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W912BU-16-R-0022

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Months BML Lawns Maint. Base Year

FFP

Lawn Maintenance IAW attached PWS. Lots 1,2, & 3 Mowing and maintenance for Base Period of 1 April 2016 through 15 October 2016.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W25PHS53344761

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W25PHS53344761

NET AMT

0001AA 6 Months

BML LOT I - MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 1 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2016 through 15 October 2016 FOB: Destination

0001AB 6 Months

BML LOT 2 - MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 2 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2016 through 15 October 2016.

0001AC 6 Months

BML LOT 3- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 3 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2016 through 15 October 2016.

0002 Months OPTION BML Lawns Maint. Option Year 1

FFP

Lawn Maintenance IAW attached PWS. Lots 1,2, & 3 Mowing and maintenance for Base Period of 1 April 2017 through 15 October 2017.

FOB: Destination

0002AA 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 1- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 1 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2017 through 15 October 2017.

0002AB 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 2- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 2 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

0002AC 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 3- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 3 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

0003 Months OPTION BML Lawns Maint. Option Year 2

FFP

Lawn Maintenance IAW attached PWS. Lots 1,2, & 3 Mowing and maintenance for Base Period of 1 April 2018 through 15 October 2018.

FOB: Destination

0003AA 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 1- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 1 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2018 through 15 October 2018.

0003AB 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 2- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 2 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

0003AC 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 3- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 3 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

OPTION BML Lawns Maint. Option Year 3

FFP

Lawn Maintenance IAW attached PWS. Lots 1,2, & 3 Mowing and maintenance for Base Period of 1 April 2019 through 15 October 2019.

0004AA 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 3- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 1 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2019 through 15 October 2019.

0004AB 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 2- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 2 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

0004AC 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 3- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 3 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

OPTION BML Lawns Maint. Option Year 4

FFP

Lawn Maintenance IAW attached PWS. Lots 1,2, & 3 Mowing and maintenance for Base Period of 1 April 2020 through 15 October 2020.

0005AA 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 1- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 1 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April 2020 through 15 October 2020.

0005AB 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 2- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 2 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

0005AC 6 Months

OPTION BML LOT 3- MOWING AND TRIMMING

FFP

Mowing and Maintenance for Lot 3 IAW PWS. Period of Performance is 1 April

SITE VISIT

A Site Visit will be conducted on Thursday 3 March 2016 at Blue Marsh Lake. Offerors must contact Mr. Scott Sunderland via e-mail at scott.d.sunderland@usace.army.mil or calling the Park Office at (610) 376-6337. This will be the only opportunity to view the Lot areas. Offerors are strongly advised to avail themselves of this opportunity.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0001AA N/A N/A N/A Government 0001AB N/A N/A N/A Government 0001AC N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002AA N/A N/A N/A Government 0002AB N/A N/A N/A Government 0002AC N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003AA N/A N/A N/A Government 0003AB N/A N/A N/A Government 0003AC N/A N/A N/A Government 0004 N/A N/A N/A Government 0004AA N/A N/A N/A Government 0004AB N/A N/A N/A Government 0004AC N/A N/A N/A Government 0005 N/A N/A N/A Government 0005AA N/A N/A N/A Government 0005AB N/A N/A N/A Government 0005AC N/A N/A N/A Government

SOW/PWS BML GROUNDS

SCOPE OF WORK

LOT I

Day Use Area

C-1 The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary and perform all work to comply with requirements for maintenance of grassed areas at Blue Marsh Lake as shown on attached drawings Lot I maps A, B, and C and as described herein.

C-2 GENERAL LAWN MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 Policing of Debris and Trash -- The contractor shall police all of the mowing areas to insure that they are as free from litter, rocks, trash and other debris as possible prior to mowing.

2.2 Mowing and Trimming -- The contractor is required to mow and trim within the designated mow lines and around all structures and buildings in the Dry Brooks Day Use Area, to the heights specified in Section 3, Special Requirements by Area, and as noted in this section. All grass will be mowed to a height of no more than three (3) inches. Growth on road and parking lot shoulders shall be trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height.

All mowing and trimming shall be accomplished in such a manner as not to damage any trees, shrubbery, ornamental plantings, Government property, or to endanger or annoy any visitors in the area. Conflicts between the contractor and the public shall be brought to the attention of the Park Manager, or his representative. No tractor mowing shall be performed within six (6) to twelve (12) inches of trees and shrubs. The contractor shall arrange his work schedule so that visitors are not unduly disturbed in accordance with directives by the Park Manager or his representative. No mowing shall be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Holidays or commence prior to

6:00 a.m. and continue beyond 7:00 p.m. No grass trimmings are to be left on sidewalks, paved roads, or parking lots. If "weed-eater" type trimmers are used, care will be exercised so as not to damage trees, tables, or property.

Wire string may not be used with "weed-eaters". Each mowing and trimming shall be performed in one continual operation until completed, not to exceed two (2) continuous days from the start of mowing operations, excepting inclement weather. Each mowing and trimming will be accomplished only after advance coordination by the contractor's supervisor with the Park Manager or his designated representative. Mowing shall commence within one (1) to three (3) days of the date agreed upon by the Park Manager, or his designated representative. Mowing will not be permitted when ground is so wet that the mowing operations cause wheel rutting. Tables will be returned to their locations after mowing the grass that is under them. No table shall be moved by machinery (unless approved by the Park Manager) and shall not be pulled/pushed so as to cause turf damage. There are steep slopes associated with some of these areas and the Contractor should make a visual inspection of the areas to get an idea if special equipment is needed or for any other considerations. The contractor is required to trim or weed-eat around all trees, refuse containers, signs, charcoal grills, ash pits, volleyball posts, buildings, along walks, fences, walls, rock gutters, storm culverts, catch basins, manholes and pipeline markers, stone road shoulders, parking lot shoulders, and where grass areas meet rip rapped banks. Growth on road and parking lot shoulders shall be trimmed to no more than one

(1) inch height. The contractor may control growth around all trees and the aforementioned areas to be trimmed, at their expense, with chemical growth inhibitors, providing the chemical does not damage any man-made or natural features. Any chemical used shall be approved first by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The contractor must be a Pennsylvania certified pesticide applicator and follow all appropriate procedures. The spray used by the contractor must utilize a marker dye and spray can extend no more than six (6) inches from the object being sprayed.

Safety Data Sheets must be provided to the park manager for all chemicals prior to their application. Contractor will also fill out government supplied Pesticide Tracking Forms

C-3 3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS BY AREA.

3.1 Dry Brooks Day Use Area -- At the entrance, start approximately one hundred twenty

(120) feet from entrance gates to either side where pin oak trees are located and the slopes along Palisades Drive.

Follow existing mow lines towards the first set of guide rails. No grass will be mowed on either side of the guide rail, shoulders will be maintained. At the South end of the guide rails continue along the designated mowing area.

At the turnaround embankment no mowing is required along the outside edge. Continue to follow the designated mow line maintaining a three (3) inch height throughout the Dry Brooks Day Use Area. Mow and trim around the Sewage Pumping Station, and within the established mow line around the building. Weed-eat, or hand trim, along the trail and steps from Comfort Station "B" to the area just west of the boat beach below "F" parking. Keep trail width at five (5) feet.

All growth occurring on the shoreline erosion control mattresses, and where the grass areas meet water's edge, the stone shoulders, rock gutter channels, rock catch basins, and rock outfalls, and any growth occurring on the road and parking areas stone shoulders, should be weed trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height.

No mowing at the beach towel area, and below Parking Area "F" to include the boat beach area and bathhouse/concession building shall be performed after 9:00 a.m.

C-4 EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY

4.1 Equipment -- The contractor shall have available sufficient equipment, manpower and other resources to perform mowing and trimming. All equipment shall be in good operating condition; and will be inspected by a representative of the Contracting Officer prior to award of the contract. The selectee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his representative that:

a. Contractor has adequate equipment to meet the requirements of this solicitation.

b. Contractor has the capability of obtaining adequate equipment within such time as will not delay commencement of the work and will present the equipment for inspection before work commences.

c. Tractors/mowers shall be equipped with turf-type flotation tires, or approved equal.

d. All cutting equipment will be kept sharp so as not to cause grass blade splitting. Use of sickle bars and flail mowers is prohibited.

4.2 Safety -- All equipment must conform to the requirements of the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, including but not limited to:

a. Tractors/mowers shall be equipped with seat belts and roll bars.

b. Rotary-type mowers shall be equipped with protective devices to prevent discharged material from flying or causing injury.

c. Protective eye and ear protection shall be worn while operating weed eaters and tractors.

d. Personnel shall, as a minimum, wear safety toed boots while working on the site.

e. The contractor shall possess a Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Applicators License in the appropriate category for any spray work he or she chooses to perform, and shall receive authorization from the Park Manager, or his representative, for any intended spray work. Material Safety Data Sheets shall be submitted for any substance the contractor utilizes in his spray operations. Contractor will also fill out government supplied Pesticide Tracking Forms.

C-5 DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY -- The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged (including trees, shrubs and flowers) as a result of his operation.

C-6 ACREAGE AND NUMBER OF CUTTINGS -- It is estimated that between fourteen

(14) and sixteen (16) cuttings will be required during the term of the contract. The first cutting will be performed between 1 April and 15 April. This area shall be mowed within 5 days before the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day Holidays. Each cutting thereafter will be coordinated with the Park Manager or his designated representative as needed through 15 October Approximate acreages for the areas to be serviced are:

AREA APPROXIMATE ACREAGE

Dry Brooks Day Use Area 40.53 Acres (less than 3 inches)

C-7 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -- The contractor shall contact the Park Manager, or his designated representative, to inspect the work to assure all requirements have been met. Such an inspection will be required before the contractor departs the work site, and before payment requests are processed.

C-8 8 COORDINATION OF WORK - The Contractor shall meet with the Park Manager or his designated representative at least twice a month as arranged by the Park Manager, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract. Any schedule changes, inspections or deficiencies shall be discussed at this time.

LOT II

All other Recreation Areas, Dry Brooks Boat Ramp, Stilling Basin, State Hill Boat Ramp & Church Road Access

C-1 The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary and perform all work to comply with requirements for maintenance of grassed areas at Blue Marsh Lake as shown on attached drawings

Lot II maps A, B, C, and D and as described herein.

C-2 GENERAL LAWN MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 Policing of Debris and Trash -- The contractor shall police all of the mowing areas to insure that they are as free from litter, rocks, trash and other debris as possible prior to mowing.

2.2 Mowing and Trimming -- The contractor is required to mow and trim within the designated mow lines and around all structures and buildings in State Hill Launch, Dry Brooks Launch, portions of the Stilling Basin, around the Sewage Lift Station and Stilling Basin Road shoulders, to the heights specified in Section 3, Special Requirements by Area, and as noted in this section. All grass will be mowed to a height of no more than four (4) inches. Growth on road and parking lot shoulders shall be trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height. All mowing and trimming shall be accomplished in such a manner as not to damage any trees, shrubbery, ornamental plantings, Government property, or to endanger or annoy any visitors in the area. Conflicts between the contractor and the public shall be brought to the attention of the Park Manager, or his representative. No tractor mowing shall be performed within six (6) to twelve (12) inches of trees and shrubs. The contractor shall arrange his work schedule so that visitors are not unduly disturbed in accordance with directives by the Park Manager or his representative. No mowing shall be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Holidays or commence prior to 6:00 a.m. and continue beyond 7:00 p.m. No grass trimmings are to be left on sidewalks, paved roads, or parking lots. If "weed-eater" type trimmers are used, care will be exercised so as not to damage trees, tables, or property. Wire string may not be used with "weed-eaters". Each mowing and trimming shall be performed in one continual operation until completed, not to exceed two (2) continuous days from the start of mowing operations, excepting inclement weather. Each mowing and trimming will be accomplished only after advance coordination by the contractor's supervisor with the Park Manager or his designated representative. Mowing shall commence within one (1) to three (3) days of the date agreed upon by the Park Manager, or his designated representative.

Mowing will not be permitted when ground is so wet that the mowing operations cause wheel rutting. Tables will be returned to their locations after mowing the grass that is under them. No table shall be moved by machinery (unless approved by the Park Manager) and shall not be pulled/pushed so as to cause turf damage.

There are steep slopes associated with some of these areas and the Contractor should make a visual inspection of the areas to get an idea if special equipment is needed or for any other considerations. The contractor is required to trim or weed-eat around all trees, refuse containers, signs, charcoal grills, ash pits, buildings, along walks, fences, walls, rock gutters, storm culverts, catch basins, manholes and pipeline markers, stone road shoulders, parking lot shoulders, and where grass areas meet rip rapped banks. Growth on road and parking lot shoulders shall be trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height. The contractor may control growth around all trees and the aforementioned areas to be trimmed, at their expense, with chemical growth inhibitors, providing the chemical does not damage any man-made or natural features. Any chemical used shall be approved first by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The contractor must be a Pennsylvania certified pesticide applicator and follow all appropriate procedures. The spray used by the contractor must utilize a marker dye and spray may extend no more than six (6) inches from the object being sprayed. Safety Data Sheets must be provided to the park manager for all chemicals prior to their application. Contractor will also fill out government supplied Pesticide Tracking Forms.

C-3 3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS BY AREA.

3.1 Dry Brooks Boat Launch Area -- All mowing in this area shall follow the designated mow line, to include grass islands in the parking area and fee area turnaround, and shall be four (4) inch height. All growth occurring where the grass areas meet the riprap, stone shoulders, rock gutter channels, rock catch basins, and rock outfalls, and any growth on the road and parking areas stone shoulders should be weed-trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height.

3.2 Stilling Basin - Maintain a mow line of ten (10) feet from the edge of the road, on both sides, starting at the intersection with Palisades Drive for a distance of three hundred and fifty (350) feet, area of traffic meter.

Mow around the Sewage Lift Station and trail entrance near the intersection with Palisades Drive, following the existing mow line. Mow a ten (10) foot swath around the gravel parking lot, entrance and exit lanes, and trim around wooden guide rails. From the area of the traffic meter down to the Stilling Basin parking lot the road shoulders will be weed-trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height. Mow the area between the access road and the rock gutter along the lane approaching the auxiliary lot. Mow existing open grass areas along the stream bank and between the picnic sites, around auxiliary lot and Stilling Basin Road. Also, mow around the weir pond, and the slopes beyond the macadam parking area to the weir pond, stream, riprap, and both sides of the concrete wing walls. Trim around trees rock gutters, wing walls, tables, ash pits, and where grass areas meet water's edge in this area. All mowing in this area shall be mowed to no more than a four (4) inch height.

3.3 State Hill Launch Area -- Follow the designated mow line, mowing to no more than a four (4) inch height, throughout the entire area to include the traffic island at the fee booth turnaround island, and parking area islands, the bank and outfall channel along Brownsville Road, from the entrance south to the property line, shall be trimmed each mowing. The contractor should use precautions to protect workers from traffic along this road.

All growth occurring where the grass areas meet the riprap, stone shoulders, curbs, rock gutter channels, rock catch basins, and rock outfalls, and any growth on the road and parking area stone shoulders, should be weed-trimmed to no more than one (1) inch height. Mow and trim behind the comfort station in the picnic grove, to no more than a four (4) inch height to include the access area for the trail. Also mow the grass island and area around the auxiliary parking lot, as well as around the walkway to the main lot, mowed to no more than a four (4) inch height.

3.4 Church Road Access Area - Mow within the existing mowing limits, the flat area north of the parking lot, and the slopes down to the lake's edge. Trim around the guard rail fence posts, trees, picnic tables, portable toilet enclosure, and water's edge. Mowing height should be mowed to no more than a four (4) inch.

C-4 EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY

4.1 Equipment -- The contractor shall have available sufficient equipment, manpower and other resources to perform mowing and trimming. All equipment shall be in good operating condition; and will be inspected by a representative of the Contracting Officer prior to award of the contract. The low bidder must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his representative that:

d. All cutting equipment will be kept sharp so as not to cause grass blade splitting. Use of sickle bars

4.2 Safety -- All equipment must conform to the requirements of the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual,

c. Protective eye and ear protection shall be worn while operating weed eaters and tractors.Personnel shall, as a minimum, wear safety toed boots while working on the site.

d. The contractor shall possess a Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Applicators License in the appropriate category for any spray work he or she chooses to perform, and shall receive authorization from the Park Manager, or his representative, for any intended spray work. Safety Data Sheets shall be submitted for any substance the contractor utilizes in his spray operations. Contractor will also fill out government supplied

C-5 DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY -- The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged (including trees, shrubs and flowers) as a result of his operation.

C-6 ACREAGE AND NUMBER OF CUTTINGS -- It is estimated that between twelve

(12) and fourteen (14) cuttings will be required during the term of the contract. The first cutting will be performed between 1 April and 15 April. These areas shall be mowed within five (5) days before the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day Holidays. Each cutting thereafter will be coordinated with the Park Manager or his designated representative as needed through 15 October. Approximate acreages for the areas to be serviced are:

AREA APPROXIMATE ACREAGE

Dry Brooks Launch 3.91 Acres (less than 4 inches)

State Hill Launch 9.13 Acres (less than 4 inches)

Stilling Basin 2.15 Acres (less than 4 inch)

Church Road Access 2.13 Acres (less than 4 inch)

C-7 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -- The contractor shall contact the Park Manager, or his designated representative, to inspect the work to assure all requirements have been met. Such an inspection will be required before the contractor departs the work site, and before payment requests are processed.

C-8 8 COORDINATION OF WORK -- The Contractor shall meet with the Park Manager or his designated representative at least twice a month as arranged by the Park Manager, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract. Any schedule changes, inspections or deficiencies shall be discussed at this time.

LOT III

BERNVILLE PROTECTIVE WORKS

C-1 The contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary, and perform all work to comply with requirements for maintenance of grass areas and application of weed killer at the Bernville Protective Works for those areas as shown on Drawings Lot III maps A & B.

C-2 LAWN MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BERNVILLE PROTECTIVE WORKS.

2-1 Mowing and Trimming -- The contractor is required to mow and trim grass to no longer than a five (5) inch height. All mowing shall be accomplished in such a manner as not to damage any trees, shrubbery, ornamental plantings, or other Government property. Trimming is required around buildings, Fire Water Tank, and other structures and along road edges as further described herein under Section 2.2. Each mowing and trimming will be accomplished only after advance coordination by the contractor's representative with the Park Manager, or his designated representative. Mowing will not be permitted when the ground is so wet that wheel rutting and damage to levee slopes results from operations. No mowing shall be accomplished on Sundays and Federal Holidays or commence prior to 7:00 a.m. and continue beyond 8:00 pm.

Mowing shall commence within one (1) to two (2) days of the date agreed upon by the Park Manager, or his designated representative.

2.2 Special Trimming Requirements -- If "weed-eater" type trimmers are used, care will be exercised so as not to damage trees and shrubbery. Weed trimming shall be accomplished as noted on Drawings Lot III maps A & B, and in accordance with the following instructions: Around trees planted east of the pumping station, around the pumping station and fences, around guardrail posts and under the guardrail going into the pumping station; around the transformer box and utility pole next to the transformer. Weed trimming shall be accomplished where the top of levee slopes meet stone road edges (main levee, Tributary Dams 1 and 2). Also, around the gate lifts and utility pole on top of main levee. Weed trim around air relief valve to fire hydrant, around trees behind and on side of gas station, around catch basin west of gas station. Weed trim around gate lift on levee next to Bernville Elementary School, around trees bordering the main- entrance road (inside gate) and leading to top of levee at Tributary Dam No. 1. Weed trim, or mow, slopes flanking culvert at the lower end of Tributary Dam No.

2. Also, weed trim around the concrete intake structures at Tributary Dams 1 and 2. Weed trimmers may not be equipped with wire string.

2.3 Length of Cutting -- Each mowing and trimming shall be performed in one continual operation until completed, not to exceed two (2) continuous days from the start of mowing operations, excepting inclement weather.

2.4 Acreage and Number of Cuttings -- There are approximately 26.41 acres to be mowed. It is estimated that ten (10) cuttings will be required during the term of this contract. The first cutting will be performed between 15 April and 30 April. Each cutting thereafter will be coordinated with the Park Manager as needed through 15 October. A portion of the ponding area may be too wet to mow on some occasions during the course of the contract, particularly in May and June. The Park Manager or his designated representative shall be notified at such times.

2.5 Policing of Debris and Trash -- The contractor will police all of the mowing areas to insure that they are free from litter, trash and other debris as possible prior to mowing.

C-3 EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY

3.1 Equipment -- The contractor shall have available sufficient equipment, manpower and other resources to perform mowing and trimming. All equipment shall be in good operating condition; and will be inspected by a representative of the Contracting Officer prior to award of the contract. The low bidder must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his representative that:

d. All cutting equipment will be kept sharp so as not to cause grass blade splitting. Use of sickle bars

3.2 Safety -- All equipment must conform to the requirements of the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual,

c. Protective eye and ear protection shall be worn while operating weed eaters and tractors.

d. Personnel shall, as a minimum, wear safety toed boots while working on the site.

e. The contractor shall possess a Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Applicators License in the appropriate category for any spray work he or she chooses to perform, and shall receive authorization from the Park Manager, or his representative, for any intended spray work. Material Safety Data Sheets shall be submitted for any substance the contractor utilizes in his spray operations. Contractor will also fill out government supplied

f. The steepness of levee slopes requires special consideration as to the type of equipment, weight of equipment, and center of gravity in order to accomplish the mowing in a safe manner while not causing wheel-rutting and erosion. Levee mowing will be closely monitored and inspected for damage for which the contractor will be held responsible.

C-4 DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY -- The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged (including trees, shrubs and flowers) as a result of his operation

C-5 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -- The contractor shall contact the Park Manager, or his designated representative, to inspect the work to assure all requirements have been met. Such an inspection will be required before the contractor departs the work site, and before payment requests are processed.

COORDINATION OF WORK -- The Contractor shall meet with the Park Manager or his designated representative at least twice a month as arranged by the Park Manager, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract. Any schedule changes, inspections or deficiencies shall be discussed at this time.

AWARD AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

BASIS FOR AWARD

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The two evaluation factors that will be used in determining the most beneficial proposal to the government are: Cost/Price and Experience. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for the experience factor. Price will be the most significant factor in consideration of award. Tradeoffs are not permitted. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability but are not ranked using the non-cost/price factors.

A. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

1. COST/PRICE

2. EXPERIENCE

B. EVALUATION APPROACH

1. COST/PRICE EVALUATION APPROACH:

The Government will evaluate price by adding the total of all prices, including all options. Pricing shall be in accordance with the CLIN structure detailed in Section B “Supplies or Services and Pricing” of the RFP. Further breakdown of each line item may be requested during evaluations to determine price reasonableness.

2. EXPERIENCE EVALUATION APPROACH

Experience will be determined by the relevant narratives/returns the contractor provides describing the contractor’s ability to provide lawn maintenance services. If no Experience information is received from the offeror, the offeror will not be considered for this award and will be deemed as non-responsive.

C. DEFINITIONS

Experience - The experience rating will be expressed as an adjectival assessment of acceptable or unacceptable.

1. Acceptable - Based on the offeror’s provided experience narrative, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the requirement. If no information on the required experience is received from the offeror, they will receive an unacceptable rating. Due to the specialized nature of the work described in the SOW/PWS, it is necessary that the Offeror demonstrate satisfactory performance of lawn maintenance, to large public spaces over a variety of geographical challenges (steep grade, obstacles, etc.). Large area lawn maintenance in a public area is a highly specialized operation that needs specific management skills and coordination. Low to Moderate Performance Risk.

2. Unacceptable - Based on the offeror’s experience narrative, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the requirement. Vendor has not met the experience levels described herein on similar jobs, on-site government personnel have had multiple negative experiences with the vendor’s personnel, and customers the vendor provided as evidence of similar/like work were unsatisfied with overall vendor performance on similar jobs. - High Performance Risk.

E. AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest priced offer that meets or exceeds the required experience as specified in this ITO.

F. STRUCTURE

A. This contract will be a Base Period followed by Four (4) Option Periods:

Base Year 1 April 2016 through 15 October 2016 Option Year One (1) 1 April 2017 through 15 October 2017 Option Year Two (2) 1 April 2018 through 15 October 2018 Option Year Three (3) 1 April 2019 through 15 October 2019 Option Year Four (4) 1 April 2020 through 15 October 2020

B. CLIN (Line Item) Structure

The CLIN structure for this contract will be as follows. Offers must be formatted in this structure. Payments on the contract will be monthly for the six months of each contract year. The monthly payment will be 1/6th of the total for each sub-CLIN as quoted. For example, if the contractor quotes $12,000.00 for a Sub-CLIN as a TOTAL, it should be quoted as $2,000.00 for six (6) months for the total quote. The total is paid over the six (6) months of performance, not for each evolution. i.e.:

CLIN 0001 BML Lawn Maintenance (Base Year) $Total Annual Price SubCLIN 00101 Lot 1 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 1 SubCLIN 00102 Lot 2 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 2 SubCLIN 00103 Lot 3 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 3

CLIN0002 BML Lawn Maintenance (Option Year 1) $Total Annual Price SubCLIN 00201 Lot 1 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 1 SubCLIN 00202 Lot 2 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 2 SubCLIN 00203 Lot 3 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 3

CLIN0003 BML Lawn Maintenance (Option Year 2) $Total Annual Price SubCLIN 00301 Lot 1 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 1 SubCLIN 00302 Lot 2 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 2 SubCLIN 00303 Lot 3 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 3

CLIN0004 BML Lawn Maintenance (Option Year 3) $Total Annual Price SubCLIN 00401 Lot 1 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 1 SubCLIN 00402 Lot 2 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 2 SubCLIN 00403 Lot 3 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 3

CLIN0005 BML Lawn Maintenance (Option Year 4) $Total Annual Price SubCLIN 00501 Lot 1 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 1 SubCLIN 00502 Lot 2 6 Mos. Monthly Price $Annual Price Lot 2

SubCLIN 00503 Lot 3 6 Mos. Mont

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 08-DEC-2015 LOGISTICS MGMT OFFICE

USAED, PHILA DISTRICT WANAMAKER

BUILDING 100

E EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

E570000

0001AA POP 01-APR-2016 TO

15-OCT-2016

N/A OPS-NO BLUE MARSH REC

JOHN CAVE

BLUE MARSH LAKE 1268 PALISADES

DRIVE

LEESPORT PA 19533

610-376-6337

9624C6

0001AB POP 01-APR-2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AC POP 01-APR-2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0002 08-DEC-2015 LOGISTICS MGMT OFFICE

USAED, PHILA DISTRICT WANAMAKER

BUILDING 100

E EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

0002AA POP 01-APR-2017 TO

15-OCT-2017

N/A OPS-NO BLUE MARSH REC

JOHN CAVE

BLUE MARSH LAKE 1268 PALISADES

DRIVE

LEESPORT PA 19533

610-376-6337

0002AB N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002AC N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 08-DEC-2015 LOGISTICS MGMT OFFICE

USAED, PHILA DISTRICT WANAMAKER

BUILDING 100

E EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

0003AA POP 01-APR-2018 TO

15-OCT-2018

N/A OPS-NO BLUE MARSH REC

JOHN CAVE

BLUE MARSH LAKE 1268 PALISADES

DRIVE

LEESPORT PA 19533

610-376-6337

0003AB POP 01-APR-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003AC POP 01-APR-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004AA POP 01-APR-2019 TO

15-OCT-2019

N/A OPS-NO BLUE MARSH REC

JOHN CAVE

BLUE MARSH LAKE 1268 PALISADES

DRIVE

LEESPORT PA 19533

610-376-6337

0004AB POP 01-APR-2019 TO

15-OCT-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004AC POP 01-APR-2019 TO

01-APR-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005AA POP 01-APR-2020 TO

15-OCT-2020

N/A OPS-NO BLUE MARSH REC

JOHN CAVE

BLUE MARSH LAKE 1268 PALISADES

DRIVE

LEESPORT PA 19533

610-376-6337

0005AB POP 01-APR-2020 TO

15-OCT-2020

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005AC POP 01-APR-2020 TO

15-OCT-2020

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

(Sep 2006) -- Alternate I

OCT 1995

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2015

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2015 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2015 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2015 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAY 2015 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2014 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting NOV 2011 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity APR 2015 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans OCT 2015 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-16 Alt I Acquisition of EPEAT - Registered Personal Computer

Products - Alternate I

JUN 2014

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture MAR 2015 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in

Sudan--Certification

AUG 2009

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.232-28 Invitation to Propose Performance-Based Payments MAR 2000 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

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 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic (Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2012 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel JUN 2005 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification JAN 2008 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014 252.247-7024 Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea MAR 2000

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (DEC 2011)

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

Acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions means supporting or providing advice or recommendations with regard to the following activities of a Federal agency:

(1) Planning acquisitions.

(2) Determining what supplies or services are to be acquired by the Government, including developing statements of work.

(3) Developing or approving any contractual documents, to include documents defining requirements, incentive plans, and evaluation criteria.

(4) Evaluating contract proposals.

(5) Awarding Government contracts.

(6) Administering contracts (including ordering changes or giving technical direction in contract performance or contract quantities, evaluating contractor performance, and accepting or rejecting contractor products or services).

(7) Terminating contracts.

(8) Determining whether contract costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable.

Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions and is--

(1) An employee of the contractor; or

(2) A subcontractor that is a self-employed individual treated as a covered employee of the contractor because there is no employer to whom such an individual could submit the required disclosures.

Non-public information means any Government or third-party information that--

(1) Is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or otherwise protected from disclosure by statute, Executive order, or regulation; or

(2) Has not been disseminated to the general public and the Government has not yet determined whether the information can or will be made available to the public.

Personal conflict of interest means a situation in which a covered employee has a financial interest, personal activity, or relationship that could impair the employee's ability to act impartially and in the best interest of the Government when performing under the contract. (A de minimis interest that would not ``impair the employee's ability to act impartially and in the best interest of the Government'' is not covered under this definition.)

(1) Among the sources of personal conflicts of interest are--

(i) Financial interests of the covered employee, of close family members, or of other members of the covered employee's household;

(ii) Other employment or financial relationships (including seeking or negotiating for prospective employment or business); and

(iii) Gifts, including travel.

(2) For example, financial interests referred to in paragraph (1) of this definition may arise from--

(i) Compensation, including wages, salaries, commissions, professional fees, or fees for business referrals;

(ii) Consulting relationships (including commercial and professional consulting and service arrangements, scientific and technical advisory board memberships, or serving as an expert witness in litigation);

(iii) Services provided in exchange for honorariums or travel expense reimbursements;

(iv) Research funding or other forms of research support;

(v) Investment in the form of stock or bond ownership or partnership interest (excluding diversified mutual fund investments);

(vi) Real estate investments;

(vii) Patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property interests; or

(viii) Business ownership and investment interests.

(b) Requirements. The Contractor shall--

(1) Have procedures in place to screen covered employees for potential personal conflicts of interest, by--

(i) Obtaining and maintaining from each covered employee, when the employee is initially assigned to the task under the contract, a disclosure of interests that might be affected by the task to which the employee has been assigned, as follows:

(A) Financial interests of the covered employee, of close family members, or of other members of the covered employee's household.

(B) Other employment or financial relationships of the covered employee (including seeking or negotiating for prospective employment or business).

(C) Gifts, including travel; and

(ii) Requiring each covered employee to update the disclosure statement whenever the employee's personal or financial circumstances change in such a way that a new personal conflict of interest might occur because of the task the covered employee is performing.

(2) For each covered employee--

(i) Prevent personal conflicts of interest, including not assigning or allowing a covered employee to perform any task under the contract for which the Contractor has identified a personal conflict of interest for the employee that the Contractor or employee cannot satisfactorily prevent or mitigate in consultation with the contracting agency;

(ii) Prohibit use of non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and

(iii) Obtain a signed non-disclosure agreement to prohibit disclosure of non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract.

(3) Inform covered employees of their obligation--

(i) To disclose and prevent personal conflicts of interest;

(ii) Not to use non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain;

and

(iii) To avoid even the appearance of personal conflicts of interest;

(4) Maintain effective oversight to verify compliance with personal conflict-of-interest safeguards;

(5) Take appropriate disciplinary action in the case of covered employees who fail to comply with policies established pursuant to this clause; and

(6) Report to the Contracting Officer any personal conflict-of-interest violation by a covered employee as soon as it is identified. This report shall include a description of the violation and the proposed actions to be taken by the Contractor in response to the violation. Provide follow-up reports of corrective actions taken, as necessary. Personal conflict-of-interest violations include--

(i) Failure by a covered employee to disclose a personal conflict of interest;

(ii) Use by a covered employee of non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and

(iii) Failure of a covered employee to comply with the terms of a non-disclosure agreement.

(c) Mitigation or waiver. (1) In exceptional circumstances, if the Contractor cannot satisfactorily prevent a…