W912BV-17-Q-0031_A0001_Texoma_Herbicide.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Herbicide Services for Lake Texoma

Please see SF30 Block 14 Continuation Page for Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 21

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-May-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BV-17-Q-0031

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-May-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

31-May-2017

CODE

CONTRACTING DIV

USACE, TULSA 1645 S 101 E AVE

TULSA OK 74128-4609

W912BV 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BV-17-Q-0031

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

HERBICIDE SERVICES LAKE TEXOMA

Herbicide Services, Lake Texoma

1. This Modifiication is to correct the SF 1449, SECTION A INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, SECTION B PRICING SCHEDULE, SECTION C STATEMENT OF WORK, and SECTION J ATTACHMENTS AND MAPS.

2. The Offer Due Date SF 1449 Block 8 is extended from 2:00 PM CST on 2 June 2017 to 2:00 PM CST on 9 June 2017.

3. SECTION A Instructions to Offerors Bidder’s Inquiry is extended to 2:00 PM CST on 2 June 2017.

4. SECTION A Instructions to Offerors Site Visit is corrected to 10:00 AM Local Time on 30 May 2017.

5. SECTION B Pricing Schedule is corrected to reflect Total Vegetation instead of Woody Growth.

6. SECTION C Statement of Work, Appendix A, 2.1. is updated to read: Herbicide Applications – Total Vegetation Control. Apply herbicide for a total control of vegetation and woody vegetation on the Riprap areas of the Outlet Channel located at the embankment (North and South Banks), the riprap areas at the Cumberland North & South Dikes, on sand filters at Cumberland North and South dikes, the upstream rip rap area of the embankment, and the rip rap areas associated with the spillway boat ramp and intake structure. Apply herbicide to achieve a 95% kill rate. Tables and maps can be located in the Attachments.

7. SECTION C Statement of Work, Appendix A, 2.2. is updated to read: Herbicide Applications - Broadleaf / Johnson Grass Vegetation Control. Apply herbicides to control broadleaf vegetation (Specifically Johnson Grass) on downstream slopes of Dam Embankment and Cumberland North and South Dikes. Herbicide shall be applied as to do no damage to Bermuda grass and achieve a 90% kill rate to broadleaf vegetation. Tables and maps can be located in Attachments.

8. SECTION C Statement of Work, Appendix A, 2.3. is deleted.

9. SECTION J Attachments and Maps, Table A-2 is updated to reflect Rip Rap Areas and Outlet Channel.

10. SECTION J Attachments and Maps, the following Boundary Maps are updated: Dam Embankment – North and South, North Cumberland Dike – East and West, South Cumberland Dike, North Cumberland Dike – East and West, and Outlet Channel.

11. POC for this Modification is Douglas Buffington, Douglas.D.Buffington@USACE.Army.mil, phone 918-669- 7078, fax 918-669-7495.

12. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Jun-2017 02:00 PM to 09-Jun-2017 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offerors

Read the solicitation in its entirety and all amendments before submitting documents. Payments will be made after receipt of a proper invoice and receipt of acceptable supplies or services. Regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST

MAIL, FAX, EMAIL or HAND DELIVER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Do not include excess information, to include audio‐visual materials, electronic media, CD’s, thumbdrives, etc. or pages of the solicitation that do not contain information provided by the perspective offeror. NO cross outs or strike through marks. Submit a legible quote with no correction marks.

EMAIL

Emailed quotes must be received in a supported Adobe or Microsoft Office file format. These formats are the only acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically. Cloud storage providers, google docs, web based drop boxes, OneNote/OneDrive, URLs, web‐based format, or any other virtual/web‐based memory service are NOT acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically. All documents must be attached in one file. Reference the solicitation in the subject line. Send quotes to E‐mail address CESWT‐CT‐SS‐Quotes@usace.army.mil and copy Douglas.D.Buffington@usace.army.mil. Ensure your quote is received before the due date and time. In order for your quote to be considered responsive, all required materials must be received before the due date and time. If all required materials are not received your quote will not be considered.

FAX or MAIL

Include a cover sheet that references the Contract Specialist – Douglas Buffington and the solicitation number.

When submitting through mail ensure you clearly mark the envelope to:

TULSA DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

DOUGLAS BUFFINGTON, CECT‐SWT‐E

1645 S. 101ST EAST AVE

TULSA, OK 74128‐4609

FAX: (918) 669‐7495

Clearly mark the envelope in the lower left hand corner with the solicitation number. All pages should be numbered. Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper for fax or mail submissions. Do not use fold‐outs (e.g., 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” sheets). Do not use a font size smaller than 10, or condensed print for any submission. Time New Roman or Arial Font are the only acceptable fonts. All page margins must be at least 1 inch wide, but may include headers and footers. Illegible handwritten quotes will not be considered. Typed quotes are highly encouraged and the preferred method. Do not use spring clamps, staples, or exceed the recommended capacity of the fastener or binder.

Do not use plastic multi‐hole/spiral binding systems, heat binding systems, or other systems which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages or removal of pages. DO NOT use tabbed dividers, flagged tabs, or any divider that extends beyond the paper size to separate sections. The pages must be able to be removed from their binding without ripping or tearing. Ensure to allow enough time to submit your quote before the due date and time.

HAND DELIVER

If your submission will be hand‐carried, please provide notification to the Contract Specialist at least one working day in advance (918‐669‐7078) or Douglas.D.Buffington@usace.army.mil, as unescorted visitors are not allowed in the Contracting Division offices. Please consider in your arrival that visitors must go through security check points.

Offerors can only submit their documents to the Contract Specialist or a Contracting Officer of the Tulsa District Office. The address of the Tulsa District Office is below:

TULSA DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1645 S. 101ST EAST AVE

TULSA, OK 74128‐4609

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) of FAR Parts 12 and 13. Any reference to offers or bids or offerors or bidders should be substituted with quotations or quoters. All reference to discussions shall not be interpreted under FAR Part 15, but rather indicate that the Government may communicate with offerors/quoters as allowed under simplified acquisition procedures.

Submit the following documents:

1) A signed copy of the 1st page of the solicitation and all amendments

2) Complete the past performance references page, if included in solicitation.

3) Complete the Excel pricing schedule provided in the solicitation (all cells except for the unit prices are locked).

4) Complete all FAR Clauses with applicable blanks filled in from SECTIONS I, K, L, and M

INQUIRIES – OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

USE OF BIDDER’S INQUIRY

Prospective offerors shall submit questions and inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following (no other means of questions or inquiries will be answered except through Bidder Inquiry):

a. For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check http://www.fedbizopps.gov

b. Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self‐register into the system. To self‐register go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your e‐mail address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continues.

2. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e‐mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

4. The Solicitation Numbers are: W912BV‐17‐Q‐0031

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: BQDDRH‐NPDI97

5. Address/enter only one question/issue per entry.

c. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 2:00pm (Central) Friday, 2 June 2017 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

d. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, and review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

e. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800‐428‐HELP.

f. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

g. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Douglas Buffington Telephone: 918‐669‐7078 E‐MAIL: Douglas.D.Buffington@usace.army.mil

PREPROPOSAL/SITE VISIT CONFERENCE

A Preproposal Conference/Site Visit is scheduled for 10:00 AM local time on 30 May 2017. US Army Corps of Engineers, 351 Corps Road, Denison, Texas 75020. From Denison, north on Hwy 69/75 approximately 2.5 miles.

Exit Hwy 91 then go North approximately 1.4 miles then exit right onto Corps Rd. Follow the signs.

ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Government will provide the successful offeror with the required Army iWatch Antiterrorism Briefing documentation within two (2) business days of Contract Award.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

PRICE SCHEDULE

PRICING SCHEDULE

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLAHOMA & TEXAS

HERBICIDE APPLICATION

BASE YEAR: 1 MAY 2017 – 30 APRIL 2018

Unit Total Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

0001 Cumberland Dikes Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 0002 Outlet Channel Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 0003 Cumberland Dikes Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 0004 Dam Embankment Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 0005 Sand Filters Total Veg. 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 0006 Upstream Dam Embankment 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 0007 Intake Structure & Spillway Boat Ramp 1 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL BASE YEAR $__________

PRICING SCHEDULE

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLAHOMA & TEXAS

1ST OPTION YEAR: 1 MAY 2018 – 30 APRIL 2019

1001 Cumberland Dikes Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 1002 Outlet Channel Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 1003 Cumberland Dikes Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 1004 Dam Embankment Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 1005 Sand Filters Total Veg. 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 1006 Upstream Dam Embankment 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 1007 Intake Structure & Spillway Boat Ramp 1 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 1ST OPTION YEAR $__________

HERBICIDE APPLICATION

2ND OPTION YEAR: 1 MAY 2019 – 30 APRIL 2020

Unit Total Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

2001 Cumberland Dikes Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 2002 Outlet Channel Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 2003 Cumberland Dikes Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 2004 Dam Embankment Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 2005 Sand Filters Total Veg. 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 2006 Upstream Dam Embankment 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 2007 Intake Structure & Spillway Boat Ramp 1 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 2ND OPTION YEAR $__________

3rd OPTION YEAR: 1 MAY 2020 – 30 APRIL 2021

3001 Cumberland Dikes Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 3002 Outlet Channel Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 3003 Cumberland Dikes Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 3004 Dam Embankment Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 3005 Sand Filters Total Veg. 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 3006 Upstream Dam Embankment 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 3007 Intake Structure & Spillway Boat Ramp 1 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 3rd OPTION YEAR $__________

HERBICIDE APPLICATION

4th OPTION YEAR: 1 MAY 2021 – 30 APRIL 2022

Unit Total Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

4001 Cumberland Dikes Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 4002 Outlet Channel Total Vegetation 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 4003 Cumberland Dikes Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 4004 Dam Embankment Broad Leaf 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 4005 Sand Filters Total Veg. 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 4006 Upstream Dam Embankment 1 EACH $__________ $__________ 4007 Intake Structure & Spillway Boat Ramp 1 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 4th OPTION YEAR $__________

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTION YEARS $__________

Contractor Name (printed) Signature

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

TEXOMA LAKE

TEXAS/OKLAHOMA

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

FOR

ORGANIZATION OF SECTION C

This specification consists of a general section supplemented by exhibits and appendices. A Table of Contents is provided on the following pages.

The general section contains requirements that apply to all work to be performed under the provisions of this specification. The exhibits contain detailed listings or examples referred to in the general section and the Performance Requirements. The appendices contain a description of the facilities to be serviced and the work to be performed.

Any reference to paragraphs or subparagraphs in this specification will refer to those in the general section unless otherwise noted.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Para.

No. Paragraph Title 1 Scope of Work 2 Definitions 3 References 4 Initiation, Execution, & Acceptance of Work 5 Personnel 6 Equipment 7 Performance Requirements 8 Contractor Quality Control 9 Deductions for Deficient Work 10 Safety 11 Pre-work Conference 12 Contractor Submittals 13 Insurance 14 Billing 15 Antiterrorism and Operations Security Requirements

APPENDICES

No. Title

A APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES

1. SCOPE OF WORK. The work required under this specification provides for herbicide application of Dam Embankment, Cumber North and South Dike, lake shoreline and other facilities in public use areas in Oklahoma and Texas at Texoma Lake Bryan Co. OK, Marshal Co. OK, and Grayson Co. TX.

2. DEFINITIONS.

2.1. Contractor Quality Control (CQC). The contractor's system of controlling the quality of services provided under the provisions of the contract.

2.2. Deficient Service. Any service provided by the contractor that does not meet the Performance Standards specified in the Performance Requirements given in Exhibit 3.

2.3. Government. The term "Government" as used herein means the United States of America.

2.4. Performance Requirement (PR). The Government's requirement for each service provided under the contract. The requirements are stated as Performance Standards (PStd), and specify the minimum standard (quality) for each service provided under the contract.

2.5. Project. The term "project" as used herein means all Government property and easements at Texoma Lake.

2.6. Public Use Area (PUA). Parks as well as overlooks, nature and hiking trails, access points, and other areas used by the public for recreation.

2.7. Quality. Conformance with the contract specification.

2.8. Quality Assurance (QA). The procedure by which the Government determines CQC is functioning effectively.

2.9. Regulations. The term "regulations" refers to any local, state, or Federal law or regulation applicable to operation or maintenance of the project.

2.10. Workday. Any day, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. This definition should not be interpreted to mean work is not required by this specification on other days.

3. REFERENCES. Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, current version) is hereby incorporated into this specification. A copy of the manual may be found on-line a @http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.html.

4. INITIATION, EXECUTION, AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK.

4.1. Initiation and execution of work shall be in accordance with this specification and the dates specified for initiation and completion of work found in Appendix A.

4.2. Acceptance of Work. When work is completed, the contractor will notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer. The COR or Contracting Officer will accept work after an inspection. The acceptance of work does not relieve the contractors work from complying with Performance requirements.

4.2.1. If the COR or Contracting Officer notifies the contractor of deficient work the contractor shall initiate action to accomplish corrective work.

4.2.2. The contractor shall notify the COR or Contracting Officer when corrective work is completed. When work has been corrected, the COR or Contracting Officer shall conduct an inspection to determine that the corrective work was completed.

5. PERSONNEL. The contractor shall provide personnel necessary to accomplish all work required by this specification within specified time limits.

5.1. Experience and Skills. The contractor shall provide personnel that are experienced and demonstrate proficiency in the skills required performing the various types of work specified.

5.2. Supervision.

5.2.1. The contractor shall provide one supervisor on the project who shall have full authority to direct any work required. This supervisor and alternates, who shall have full authority to execute work during their absence, shall be designated in writing to the COR and the Contracting Officer prior to initiation of work.

5.2.2. The contractor shall provide the COR and the Contracting Officer a local or toll-free telephone number at or through which the supervisor can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on all workdays. Use of a cellular-type phone is acceptable.

6. EQUIPMENT. The contractor shall furnish equipment necessary to accomplish work within reasonable time frames not to exceed the response times set forth in Appendix A.

6.1. Equipment Inspections. Upon request, the contractor shall present equipment to the Contracting Officer or COR for inspection. Equipment brought to the project shall not be used until it has passed inspection by the Contracting Officer or COR. The COR or Contracting Officer shall establish the time and location for these inspections.

6.2. Equipment Requirements. All equipment used to perform work under this specification must be in good operating and mechanical condition and shall comply with EM 385-1-1.

6.3. Vehicle Operation and Parking. While performing work under this contract, vehicles shall be operated and parked only on roads, parking areas, or pullouts unless the COR and Site Manager approves use of other areas. All vehicles will only be operated by drivers possessing a valid state issued driver’s license.

7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. PRs for work performed under this specification are given in Exhibit 1 located in the attachments. The contractor's performance will be evaluated using these PRs as follows:

7.1. Services provided by the contractor will be inspected for compliance with PStds. Those not meeting PStds shall be considered deficient. Major or recurring minor deficiencies will result in a letter of correction being issued by the COR.

7.2. Deficient services are determined during initial QA inspections since the purpose of QA is to determine how well CQC is functioning. The results of inspections are not changed as a result of satisfactory re-performance.

8. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall establish and execute a CQC Program in accordance with clause 52.246-4 "Inspection of Services" to assure that all work required by this specification is completed on schedule and in accordance with the PRs in Exhibit 3.

9. DEDUCTIONS FOR DEFICIENT WORK. Deductions from the contractor's scheduled earnings shall be made for services that do not meet the PStds in Exhibit 3. Deductions for documented defects will be made in accordance with the following procedures:

9.1. Each service found deficient and reperformed by the contractor: No deduction.

9.2. Each service found deficient and performed by the Government: Deduction for loss in value shall be based on the Government's cost for performing the work.

9.3. Each service found deficient and performed by another contractor: Deduction is the contract price paid the other contractor to perform the work.

9.4. Each service found deficient and not reperformed by anyone, or work not performed at all:

Deduction for loss in value shall be based on estimates of the contractor's cost for performing the work, i.e., labor, materials, equipment costs, work schedules, etc. Loss in value shall be based on the contract bid price or applicable portion thereof.

10. SAFETY.

10.1. Safety Plan. Prior to initiating work, the contractor shall furnish the COR and the Contracting Officer a safety plan to implement the general policies and procedures for safe operation and maintenance of the project in accordance with EM 385-1-1. The safety plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:

10.1.1. Procedures for training employees in responsibilities for safety of others, including the general public.

10.1.2. Requirements for wearing or utilizing personal safety equipment and apparel.

10.1.3. Procedures for handling, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions, practices, and safety violations.

10.1.4. Procedures for treating and transporting injured persons to medical facilities.

10.1.5. Fire prevention plans.

10.1.6. Job hazard analyses shall include an evaluation of hazards that might be encountered for an operation, and proposed methods and techniques for accomplishing each job in a safe manner. Contractor personnel shall be thoroughly indoctrinated with job hazard analyses, especially at the start of a major job. Initially, the safety plan shall include, but not be limited to, job hazard analyses for the jobs listed below. However, the contractor shall prepare additional analyses as the need arises and/or the Contracting Officer directs in writing. Job hazard analysis directed in writing by the Contracting Officer shall be submitted for approval within one (1) week. An example of a job hazard analysis is given in Exhibit 2 located in the attachments.

10.2. Safety Violations. If a contractor's employee persists in not following the safety requirements of this specification or the contractor's safety plan, the employee shall be permanently discharged upon the written request of the Contracting Officer.

10.3. Personal Clothing and Safety Apparel. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the weather and working conditions. The minimum shall be short-sleeve shirt and long trousers (no sleeveless shirts or tank tops, or shorts). Clothing shall be in good repair. Personnel will wear additional protective apparel when required by Section 5, EM 385-1-1.

10.4. Accident Reports.

10.4.1. The contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the Contracting Officer of all known accidents that occur at the project and result in death or serious injury.

10.4.2. The contractor shall investigate all accidents involving contractor or subcontractor employees that result in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incidental to work performed under this specification. The results of investigations shall be reported to the COR and the Contracting Officer immediately, and in writing on ENG Form 3394, Accident Investigation Report, within one (1) workday following the accident.

10.5. Exposure Reports. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data (man-hours worked) and submit the figure in writing to the COR monthly by the 2nd workday of the following month.

11. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE. The Contracting Officer or their designated representative shall conduct a Pre-work Conference with the contractor to discuss the provisions of this specification and the contractor's submittals listed in paragraph 12 below. As a minimum, the contractor shall be represented by the officer of the company that signed the contract and the on-site supervisor. The Contracting Officer or their designated representative shall establish the location, date, and time of the Pre-work Conference after consultation with the contractor.

12. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise noted, the contractor shall submit the documents listed below to the Contracting Officer and/or the COR prior to starting work. All submittals, other than copies of contracts, shall be typed and the original and one copy shall be furnished. If the Contracting Officer and/or the COR determines any of the submittals do not comply with this specification, the contractor shall resubmit these documents within one (1) week.

12.1. Names of on-site supervisor and his alternate (submit prior to initiation of work and prior to changing designated employees) (subparagraph 5.2.1.).

12.2. Safety Plan (subparagraph 10.1.).

12.3. Job Hazard Analysis (subparagraph 10.1.6.)

12.4. Exposure reports (submit by 2nd workday of each month) (subparagraph 10.5.).

12.5. Applicator Certification License for Texas and Oklahoma.

12.6. AT/OPSEC Training form provided prior to initiation of work and prior to any employee entering the facility (paragraph 15)

12.7. E-Verify completed (subparagraph 15.2.)

13. INSURANCE

13.1 REQUIRED INSURANCE and INSURANCE CERTIFICATE: Pursuant to FAR 28.301(b) for the protection of the Government, and FAR 28.306(b) and 52.228-5, Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of their performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

a. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance in compliance with applicable state statutes, with a minimum liability coverage of $100,000.

b. General Liability: Comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence. Property damage liability insurance shall be required in an amount of at least $100,000.

c. Automobile liability: Liability insurance shall be written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

13.2 The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of their insurance certificate within 5 calendar days of notification of contract award.

14. BILLING.

14.1. The contractor shall submit the original and two copies of invoices for all completed work.

14.2. Invoices shall be prepared in the format shown at

Exhibit 5 located in the Attachments.

14.3. All exposure reports shall be submitted before an invoice will be accepted.

14.4. Invoices and supporting documents shall be delivered or mailed to the COR at:

Attention: TO BE PROVIDED AT AWARD Texoma Lake Office 351 Corps Rd.

Denison, TX 75020-6425.

15. Antiterrorism And Operations Security Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel, to include sub-contractor personnel, comply with the training requirements and procedures identified on the document titled “Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements” in Section H, Special Contract Requirements. When items for which training is identified, the Contractor shall ensure that all personnel complete acknowledgement for the specified training; the Contractor is responsible for ensuring all training acknowledgments, when applicable, are submitted to the COR or Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of contract award (or NTP for construction contracts). In no event shall any contractor or sub-contractor personnel be onsite prior to completion of any applicable training, submission of training verification, and pre-screening via E-Verify Program.

15.1. Training materials and verification forms will be provided to the contractor within two business days of Contract Award.

15.2 The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 10 business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

APPENDIX A

APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES

1. SCOPE OF WORK. Contractor shall provide all labor, Equipment, and supplies to perform herbicide application at Lake Texoma.

1.1. The contractor shall initiate work within 3 calendar days of July 1 and shall complete all work within 15 calendar days of initiation of work.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.

2.1. Herbicide Applications – Total Vegetation Control. Apply herbicide for a total control of vegetation and woody vegetation on the Riprap areas of the Outlet Channel located at the embankment (North and South Banks), the riprap areas at the Cumberland North & South Dikes, on sand filters at Cumberland North and South dikes, the upstream rip rap area of the embankment, and the rip rap areas associated with the spillway boat ramp and intake structure. Apply herbicide to achieve a 95% kill rate. Tables and maps can be located in the Attachments.

2.2. Herbicide Applications - Broadleaf / Johnson Grass Vegetation Control. Apply herbicides to control broadleaf vegetation (Specifically Johnson Grass) on downstream slopes of Dam Embankment and Cumberland North and South Dikes. Herbicide shall be applied as to do no damage to Bermuda grass and achieve a 90% kill rate to broadleaf vegetation. Tables and maps can be located in Attachments.

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3. SPECIAL TECHNICAL PROVISIONS. All work required by this specification shall conform to the following special technical provisions:

3.1. All work shall be performed or supervised by an applicator certified by the states of Oklahoma and Texas to apply herbicides. A copy of licenses shall be furnished to the Contracting officer prior to start work.

3.2. All vehicles used by the contractor in performance of the contract shall be properly marked as required by State regulations.

3.3. No storage of chemicals will be allowed on the project. Cleaning of pesticide containers and decontamination procedures shall not be performed on Government property.

3.4. Disposal of discarded pesticide containers shall be in a state and federal approved site. The contractor shall provide the location used to dispose of materials resulting from work performed under this contract.

3.5. The contractor shall comply with the procedures set forth in the project’s hazardous spill prevention plan.

3.6. The Contractor shall provide and have available at the work site a copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for each type of pesticide used.

3.7. Applications in areas normally occupied by project personnel or visitors shall be performed during periods of low use. Appropriate signs shall be posted and remain in place until the risk of exposure has been minimized.

3.8. All herbicide mixing and applications shall be made in accordance with the pesticide manufacturer’s recommendations, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

3.9. The Contracting Officer may request pesticide application inspections from State or local environmental officials to ensure public and environmental safety.

3.10. The contractor shall submit an application report each time pesticides are applied.

The report shall contain, at a minimum, the information shown on example located in exhibit 6.

3.11 An approved surfactant shall be utilized when applying herbicides. Surfactant shall be compatible with the type of herbicide being applied.

3.12 Contractor shall apply a chemically approved spray indicator to the herbicide to visually ensure application coverage.

4. Sustainability Compliance. The contractor furnished materials and supplies shall be in compliance and meet the minimum standards for recycled products and the BioPreferred Program requirements set forth by the EPA and USDA. Information for EPA and USDA designated product categories can be found at:

https://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/

5. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. The work performed under this appendix shall comply with the PRs given in Exhibit 1 located in the Attachments.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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