W9128F19Q0116_-_ZORNISKY_TREE_REMOVAL.pdf

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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COE MISSOURI RIVER PROJECT OFFICE

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

30 FOOT - FIREBREAK ZONE

FFP

PA1300-WCC 61411 ENS MAINTENANCE MGMT [464469]

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be determined by the contractor during the arranged site visit. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this SOW.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG92037254

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W59XQG92037254

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

OPTION AREA 01 - 30 FOOT - FIREBREAK ZONE

FFP

PA1300-WCC 61411 ENS MAINTENANCE MGMT [464469]

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be

0003 1 Job

OPTION AREA 02 - 30 FOOT - FIREBREAK ZONE

FFP

PA1300-WCC 61411 ENS MAINTENANCE MGMT [464469]

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be

0004 1 Job

OPTION AREA 03 - 30 FOOT - FIREBREAK ZONE

FFP

PA1300-WCC 61411 ENS MAINTENANCE MGMT [464469]

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be

0005 1 Job

OPTION AREA 04 - 30 FOOT - FIREBREAK ZONE

FFP

PA1300-WCC 61411 ENS MAINTENANCE MGMT [464469]

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be

0006 1 Job

OPTION AREA 05 - 30 FOOT - FIREBREAK ZONE

FFP

PA1300-WCC 61411 ENS MAINTENANCE MGMT [464469]

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be

BID SHEET

BID SHEET

Item No Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

1 Base Bid - All work to complete the creation of a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 00 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18

– Lake Zorinsky government fee property line as shown on the drawings and inaccordance with the Scope of Work.

1 L.S. $ $

2 Option 1 - All work to complete the creation of a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 01 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18

– Lake Zorinsky government fee property line as shown on the drawings and inaccordance with the Scope of Work.

1 L.S. $ $

3 Option 2 - All work to complete the creation of a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 02 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18

– Lake Zorinsky government fee property line as shown on the drawings and inaccordance with the Scope of Work.

1 L.S. $ $

4 Option 3 - All work to complete the creation of a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 03 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18

– Lake Zorinsky government fee property line as shown on the drawings and inaccordance with the Scope of Work.

1 L.S. $ $

5 Option 4 - All work to complete the creation of a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 04 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18

– Lake Zorinsky government fee property line as shown on the drawings and

1 L.S. $

6 Option 5 - All work to complete the creation of a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 05 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18

– Lake Zorinsky government fee property line as shown on the drawings and

1 L.S. $ $

Total Contract (Base Bid and all Options) $

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 Addendum; Instructions to Quoters—Commercial Items

This solicitation is being advertised as a best value procurement. See FAR 52.212-2 Addendum; Evaluation— Commercial Items for specific information to be submitted with your quote.

Site Visit – September 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

POC: Thomas Aldmeyer, (402)996-3757

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company’s Name as it appears on SAM:

Company’s Address as it appears on SAM:

CAGE CODE:

DUNS:

TIN:

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Electronic quotations are preferred over paper responses, unless other arrangements have been made. Send completed quotation to Tina Keimig, tina.l.keimig@usace.army.mil

Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show --

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3( b ) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Reserved.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.

(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of purchase order. Quotations should contain the quoter’s best technical and price terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotations. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any purchase order. The Contracting Officer will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of the Government’s choice and will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15.

(h) Multiple purchase orders. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all quotations exceeding $3,000, and quotations of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter’s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quotation, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective contractor shall be registered in the SAM database prior to purchase order issuance, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to issue the purchase order to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Requests for information. The contracting officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation. Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer.

(m) Insurance Required (FAR 52.228-5):

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2, “Liability,” the contractor shall procure the following minimum insurance:

Type Amount Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000 General Liability Insurance $1,000,000 per occurrence

And, when automobiles are used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Automobile Liability Insurance $200,000 per person Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage $ 20,000 per occurrence

And, when aircraft is used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance $200,000 per person Bodily Injury (other than passenger injury) $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage $200,000 per occurrence Passenger Liability Bodily Injury $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater

And, when contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contracting Officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity insurance. The contractor is responsible for contacting the state for compliance with its workman’s compensation laws.

(n) State and Local Taxes:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from paying state and local taxes per Title 4 United States Code 104-

107. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tax ID Number is 62-1642142.

Contractors performing services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not exempt from state and local taxes in transactions with vendors, suppliers or subcontractors.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM; EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will the best value to the Government. Quotations will be evaluated using the following factors:

Papio Creek Site 18 – Zorinsky Lake Tree Clearing – Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be the best value to the Government. Quotations will be evaluated using the following factors:

1. Past Performance – The quoter shall provide three (3) references of projects completed within the past five (5) years. Experience consists of projects completed as a prime contractor that demonstrates the capability to perform this work. These references need to be equal to or similar in scope of this requirement. The contractor shall provide dates and pertinent information to demonstrate how they are comparable to this requirement in size and complexity. The contractor shall include points of contact, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses (if available) for all references.

The quoter will receive a rating of exceptional for past performance that demonstrates successful completion of similar projects on all references. The quoter will receive a rating of satisfactory for past performance that has at least one reference that demonstrates successful completion of similar projects. The quoter will receive a rating of unsatisfactory for past performance that does not demonstrate any successfully completed similar projects on the references.

2. Price – The quote shall be inclusive of all costs to perform the work specified in the SOW and will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106‐3.

The award will be based on whether the lowest priced of the quotations having the highest past performance rating possible represents the best value when compared to any lower priced quotation or offer.

SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

TREE REMOVAL FOR FIREBREAK ZONES AT

PAPIO CREEK SITE 18 – LAKE ZORINSKY

OMAHA, NEBRASKA

General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide tree and woody vegetation removal to create a 30 foot wide firebreak at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky. All work shall be completed 180 calendar days after notice to proceed. Work shall not commence during the primary migratory bird nesting season (April 1 – September 1), or the primary bald eagle nesting season (December 1 – March 30). If the contractor elects to work during the seasons listed above, the contractor shall contact the Gov’t POC, who will schedule a bird nesting survey with a qualified biologist. The bird surveys should occur no more than 7-10 days prior to when work actually begins on the project site. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree/woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky as defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). For the project map see Sheet G-1 in the set of drawings. The amount of effort varies for each area defined in this SOW, the density of trees and level of work shall be determined by the contractor during the arranged site visit. The contractor shall

1. BASE BID – AREA 00 - 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 00 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 00 is approximately 3.0 acres and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-1 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide application report (attached).

2. OPTION 1 – AREA 01 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 01 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 01 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-2 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

3. OPTION 2 – AREA 02 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 02 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 02 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-3 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

4. OPTION 3 – AREA 03 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 03 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 03 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-4 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

5. OPTION 4 – AREA 04 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 04 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 04 is approximately 1.0 acre and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-5 and will be clearly marked in the field. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide

6. OPTION 5 – AREA 05 – 30 FOOT FIREBREAK ZONE:

The work includes creating a 30 foot wide firebreak zone identified as Area 05 around the perimeter of the Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky government fee property line. Area 05 is approximately 0.18 acres and is shown in the drawings on Sheet A-1 and will be clearly marked in the field. Access to Area 05 with equipment is limited and will require specialized effort to clear. All trees 6 inches in diameter and larger are required to be removed a minimum of 6 inches below existing ground surface by saw cutting, stump grinder, root ball removal, or other methods. Smaller woody vegetation shall be cut at the ground surface. All tree stumps and cut woody vegetation shall be treated with an appropriate herbicide for woody vegetation in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws. The contractor shall submit for approval the quantity and proposed herbicide. Following application the contractor shall submit a completed pesticide application report (attached).

7. FIREBREAK ZONE: The firebreak zone consists of an area clear of all trees, woody vegetation, underbrush and potential fuel for forest fires a minimum of 30 foot wide along the property line and a minimum 30 foot high canopy. The firebreak zone shall be cleared of all remnant debris, prepared and seeded as stated in this

SOW.

8. EXISTING EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES: The existing erosion control structures are made up of multiple stacked wire tied gabion baskets designed and placed to mitigate backward erosion at natural drainage swales along the property line. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government POC for work near the erosion control structures and NO vegetation or tree removal efforts shall be performed within 10 feet of any erosion control structure. The contractor shall protect all erosion control structures from damage related to the work in this SOW for the duration of the contract. If any erosion control structure is damaged, the structure shall be repaired to preconstruction condition at no additional costs to the Government.

9. CLEAN-UP & DISPOSAL: At the end of each workday, all leaves, limbs, branches, brush, and other debris will be removed from walkways, paths, roads, and recreational areas. All trees, woody vegetation shall be disposed of by the contractor at an approved landfill, recycling center or mulched on-site.

10. FINISHING DISTURBED AREAS: All disturbed areas left from stump/root ball removal must be filled with cohesive lean clay and compacted prior to seeding. Disturbed areas shall be filled with topsoil and graded to blend with the surrounding area and approved by the government POC prior to seeding.

11. SEEDING: Contractor shall prepare ground surfaces, fertilize, seed, provide erosion control and mulch all disturbed ground surfaces as shown on the drawings or in areas disturbed as a part of the work in this SOW.

Contractor may consider hydro-seeding as an alternative to conventional seeding practices. Contractor shall take special precautions to ensure all weed plants are controlled during all phases of the work as required in the SOW. The prepared surface shall be blended to the existing surrounding areas. The prepared surface shall be finished with a light raking to remove remnant mulch and other debris outside the seeding area. Remnant mulch debris, stones and other debris over a minimum 2 inch in any dimension shall be removed outside the seeding area.

SEED MIX: State-certified seed of the latest season's crop shall be provided in original sealed packages bearing the producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixture, purity, germination, hard seed, weed seed content, and inert material. Labels shall be in conformance with all applicable state seed laws. Seed mixtures shall be free from any State listed noxious weeds including but not limited to plumeless thistle, Canadian thistle, diffuse knapweed, purple loosestrife, and leafy spurge.

Prior to purchasing of seed a complete listing of seed varieties (common name and botanical name) available for use. Prior to the delivery of materials, certificates of compliance attesting that materials meet the specified “Seed Mix A” below. Certified copies of the material certificates shall include the following:

Classification, botanical name, common name, percent pure live seed, minimum percent germination and hard seed, maximum percent weed seed content, and date tested. Signed statement certifying that seed mixtures have been tested within the last 6 months prior to the date of delivery for seed type, and weed content.

Seed species and mixtures shall be proportioned by weight:

Computation of quantity of seed required is based on the percent of purity and percent of germination. Pounds of pure live seed (PLS) = pounds of seed x germination x purity.

Seed Mix "A" below shall be applied in all disturbed work areas as shown on the drawings.

Seed Mix "A"

Seed Variety Pounds PLS/ACRE

Grasses

Smooth Bromegrass 10.00

Timothy 6.00

Orchardgrass 4.00

Red Top 4.00

Common Oats (Certified) if Spring planting used

Annual Rye (Certified) if fall planting used 30.00

Warm Season Grasses

Switchgrass (Nebraska) 4.00

Western Wheat Grass 3.00

Total Seed Mixture lbs. PLS/ACRE 61.00

FERTILIZER: Fertilizer shall be incorporated into the soil to a maximum 4 inch depth or may be incorporated as part of the tillage operation. The nutrients ratio shall be 18 percent nitrogen, 24 percent phosphorus, and 6 percent potassium. The fertilizer shall supply no less than 80 lbs. per acre of Nitrogen, 120 pounds per acre of Phosphorous and 80 pounds per acre of Potassium.

EROSION CONTROL: Surface erosion control material shall be installed within 24 hours of seeding, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Soil erosion control material shall be placed on all seeded surfaces shown on the plans with slopes steeper than 1V:4H and all swales concentrating water leading to culverts, inlets and surfaces around culvert entrances and exits. Placement of the material shall be accomplished without damage to installed material or without deviation to finished grade.

MULCH: Mulch shall be utilized in all seeded areas. Prairie hay mulch shall be spread uniformly, in a continuous blanket, at the rate of 2 tons per acre. Mulch shall be spread by hand, blower-type mulch spreader or other approved method. All seeded areas shall be mulched on the same day as the seeding. Hay mulching is not required in areas to receive erosion control blankets. Mulch materials shall be native to the region. Prairie hay shall be native prairie hay from alfalfa or clover furnished in an air-dry condition suitable for placing with commercial mulch-blowing equipment. Hay shall be free of noxious weeds, mold or other objectionable material.

12. PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS: The contractor will be responsible for the protection of private property and structures from any damage during the construction operations. Private property, structures, roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work, or if damaged, shall be repaired to preconstruction condition at no additional costs to the Government. At all times, the work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste and surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the construction areas.

Private landowners may have encroached onto Government property in some identified work areas. The contractor shall notify the Government POC regarding private landowners personal property located within the identified work areas. The contractor shall protect the private landowner’s personal property from any damage.

The contractor shall not touch, disturb or move the private landowner’s personal property for the duration of the contract.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment, information, and property provided for or made available for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government property, facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

14. SITE VISIT: Contractors are encouraged to attend the arranged site visit. The site visit will be where services are to be performed to satisfy themselves regarding the required scope of work and all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance to the extent the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for claim after contract award. The prescribed site visit will be coordinated by Tommy Aldmeyer (See contact information below).

15. POST AWARD, PRECONSTRUCTION, & PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS: The Contractor agrees to attend any conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

16. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his employee(s), and for any injury or damage done by said personnel, and shall protect the government from any claims. All personnel are required to wear the manufacturer’s recommended personal protective equipment during all work activities conducted in completion of this PWS. The contractor's equipment shall meet or exceed all current federal, state, and local safety requirements. The contractor and his employee(s) shall be required to use the personal protective devices recommended by the manufacturer during all work activities conducted in completion of this PWS. The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable safety requirements and practices set forth in the USACE Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, dated 30 November 2014 and available on-line at:

ttps://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf. The contractor shall provide the minimum on-site safety equipment/requirements as follows:

A. The contractor shall provide at least one nonfreezing-type A-B-C fire extinguisher in each vehicle, vessel, and piece of motorized equipment (ATV, UTV, etc). Place in a location readily accessible to personnel.

B. The contractor shall provide and maintain a first aid kit commensurate with the size of the project and with items necessary for first-aid treatment of all injuries.

C. The contractor shall advise personnel of the location of first-aid kits and fire extinguishers.

D. The contractor shall visually post the route and telephone number of nearest hospital or ambulance service and fire station in a conspicuous location and advise all personnel of locations and telephone numbers.

In accordance with EM 385-1-1, the contractor shall submit at the pre-construction meeting an accident prevention plan to be followed by all contractor personnel during performance of the work. The plan shall be developed only after a careful analysis of the work involved and shall be tailored specifically to the conditions of this contract and shall address the following items:

A. Responsible Individuals

B. Indoctrination of New Employees C. “Tool Box" Safety Meetings D. Fire Prevention and Protection E. Housekeeping F. Mechanical Equipment Inspection G. First Aid and Medical Facilities

H. Sanitation I. Personal Protective Equipment/Devices J. Accident Reporting

17. WORK PLAN: The contractor must prepare and submit a detailed work plan at least 10 days prior to commencement of work. Approval of the detailed plan must be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to starting the work. If necessary, modify the plan as required to meet field conditions.

Modifications to the work plan must be approved by the COR prior to use. As a minimum, the plan must contain the following:

a. The proposed schedule of work.

b. The proposed sequence of work.

c. Proposed methods for completing the work.

d. Erosion control plan for controlling erosion from surface runoff at the work areas.

e. Proposed location of access and hauls roads within the project limits and other information required to demonstrate compliance with the SOW.

f. Proposed tree/vegetation disposal plan.

18. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN: The contractor shall prepare and implement a

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Prevention Plan- NPDES General Permit No.2. A copy of the Storm Water Pollutant Prevention Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 2 days prior to the commencement of construction activities. The NPDES Construction Storm Water permit and related forms are available at www.deq.state.ne.us.

19. FINAL INSPECTION: Work will not be considered ready for final inspection until all work required has been completed (including cleanup of the premises and removal of all of the contractor’s equipment, materials, and supplies). The contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of 2 business days prior to the anticipated date of completion to schedule the final inspection. The contractor shall be required to attend the final inspection with the Government POC.

20. PAYMENT: The contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment and labor as per the specifications and attached drawings for lump sum payment of completed tree and woody vegetation removal at Papio Creek Dam Site 18 – Lake Zorinsky.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT: For any technical questions or for information regarding the site visit, please contact Thomas E. Aldmeyer at: Thomas.E.Aldmeyer@usace.army.mil or 402-996-3757.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2017 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

AUG 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.209-7992 (Dev) Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law - Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations

DEC 2014

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation,” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small…