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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

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 in a file format readable by Adobe or MicroSoft Office readable file formats are the only 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

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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.

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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

5) Provide Subcontracting Plan if utilizing Subcontractors (SECTION I 52.219‐14)

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‐R‐0015

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: AQSTNI‐WXR8UP

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

c. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 2:00pm (Central) Tuesday, PENDING 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 26 January 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

BID SCHEDULE

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLAHOMA & TEXAS

MOWING EMBANKMENT, CUMBERLAND DIKE, PLATTER DIKE

DAMSITE PUA, DAMSITE WILDFLOWER AREA, WEST BURNS RUN HAY FIELD

& EMBANKMENT POWERLINE RIGHT-OF-WAY

BASE YEAR: 1 APR 17 – 31 MAR 18

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

*0001 Cumberland Dikes - June 15 138 ACRES $________ $________

*0002 Cumberland Dikes - October 1 138 ACRES $________ $________

*0003 Damsite PUA - April 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

*0004 Damsite PUA - May 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

*0005 Damsite PUA - June 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

*0006 Damsite PUA - August 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

*0007 Damsite PUA - October 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

*0008 Damsite – Wildflower Area - May 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

*0009 Damsite - Wildflower Area - June 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

*0010 Damsite Wildflower Area - August 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

*0011 Damsite Wildflower Area - October 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

*0012 Embankment - April 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

*0013 Embankment - May 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

*0014 Embankment - June 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

*0015 Embankment - August 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

*0016 Embankment - October 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

*0017 Platter Dike - June 15 9 ACRES $________ $________

*0018 West Burns Run Hay Field - August 15 18 ACRES $________ $________

*0019 Embankment Powerline ROW - August

1.5 ACRES

Total $________

Contractor Name (printed) Signature

BID SCHEDULE

LAKE TEXOMA, OKLAHOMA & TEXAS

MOWING EMBANKMENT, CUMBERLAND DIKE, PLATTER DIKE

DAMSITE PUA, DAMSITE WILDFLOWER AREA, WEST BURNS RUN HAY FIELD

OPTION YEAR - 1: 1 APR 18 – 31 MAR 19

1001 Cumberland Dikes - June 15 138 ACRES $________ $________

1002 Cumberland Dikes - October 1 138 ACRES $________ $________

1003 Damsite PUA - April 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

1004 Damsite PUA - May 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

1005 Damsite PUA - June 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

1006 Damsite PUA - August 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

1007 Damsite PUA - October 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

1008 Damsite – Wildflower Area - May 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

1009 Damsite - Wildflower Area - June 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

1010 Damsite Wildflower Area - August 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

1011 Damsite Wildflower Area - October 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

1012 Embankment - April 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

1013 Embankment - May 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

1014 Embankment - June 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

1015 Embankment - August 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

1016 Embankment - October 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

1017 Platter Dike - June 15 9 ACRES $________ $________

1018 West Burns Run Hay Field - August 15 18 ACRES $________ $________

Embankment Powerline ROW - August

MOWING EMBANKMENT, CUMBERLAND DIKE, PLATTER DIKE

DAMSITE PUA, DAMSITE WILDFLOWER AREA, WEST BURNS RUN HAY FIELD

OPTION YEAR - 2: 1 APR 19 – 31 MAR 20

2001 Cumberland Dikes - June 15 138 ACRES $________ $________

2002 Cumberland Dikes - October 1 138 ACRES $________ $________

2003 Damsite PUA - April 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

2004 Damsite PUA - May 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

2005 Damsite PUA - June 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

2006 Damsite PUA - August 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

2007 Damsite PUA - October 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

2008 Damsite – Wildflower Area - May 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

2009 Damsite - Wildflower Area - June 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

2010 Damsite Wildflower Area - August 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

2011 Damsite Wildflower Area - October 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

2012 Embankment - April 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

2013 Embankment - May 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

2014 Embankment - June 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

2015 Embankment - August 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

2016 Embankment - October 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

2017 Platter Dike - June 15 9 ACRES $________ $________

2018 West Burns Run Hay Field - August 15 18 ACRES $________ $________

Embankment Powerline ROW - August

MOWING EMBANKMENT, CUMBERLAND DIKE, PLATTER DIKE

DAMSITE PUA, DAMSITE WILDFLOWER AREA, WEST BURNS RUN HAY FIELD

OPTION YEAR - 3: 1 APR 20 – 31 MAR 21

3001 Cumberland Dikes - June 15 138 ACRES $________ $________

3002 Cumberland Dikes - October 1 138 ACRES $________ $________

3003 Damsite PUA - April 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

3004 Damsite PUA - May 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

3005 Damsite PUA - June 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

3006 Damsite PUA - August 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

3007 Damsite PUA - October 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

3008 Damsite – Wildflower Area - May 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

3009 Damsite - Wildflower Area - June 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

3010 Damsite Wildflower Area - August 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

3011 Damsite Wildflower Area - October 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

3012 Embankment - April 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

3013 Embankment - May 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

3014 Embankment - June 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

3015 Embankment - August 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

3016 Embankment - October 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

3017 Platter Dike - June 15 9 ACRES $________ $________

3018 West Burns Run Hay Field - August 15 18 ACRES $________ $________

Embankment Powerline ROW - August

MOWING EMBANKMENT, CUMBERLAND DIKE, PLATTER DIKE

DAMSITE PUA, DAMSITE WILDFLOWER AREA, WEST BURNS RUN HAY FIELD

OPTION YEAR - 4: 1 APR 21 – 31 MAR 22

4001 Cumberland Dikes - June 15 138 ACRES $________ $________

4002 Cumberland Dikes - October 1 138 ACRES $________ $________

4003 Damsite PUA - April 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

4004 Damsite PUA - May 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

4005 Damsite PUA - June 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

4006 Damsite PUA - August 15 34 ACRES $________ $________

4007 Damsite PUA - October 1 34 ACRES $________ $________

4008 Damsite – Wildflower Area - May 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

4009 Damsite - Wildflower Area - June 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

4010 Damsite Wildflower Area - August 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

4011 Damsite Wildflower Area - October 15 52 ACRES $________ $________

4012 Embankment - April 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

4013 Embankment - May 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

4014 Embankment - June 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

4015 Embankment - August 15 122 ACRES $________ $________

4016 Embankment - October 1 122 ACRES $________ $________

4017 Platter Dike - June 15 9 ACRES $________ $________

4018 West Burns Run Hay Field - August 15 18 ACRES $________ $________

Embankment Powerline ROW - August

BASE & ALL OPTION YEARS: TOTAL $________

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

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

TEXOMA LAKE

OKLAHOMA & TEXAS

MOWING CONTRACT

FOR

EMBANKMENT, CUMBERLAND DIKES, DAMSITE PUA, DAMSITE WILDFLOWER AREA

WEST BURNS RUN HAY FIELD, & EMBANKMENT POWERLINE RIGHT-OF-WAY

BRYAN, JOHNSTON, AND MARSHALL COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA

GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS

ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

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 Completion Time

5 Personnel

6 Equipment

7 Contractor Quality Control

8 Deductions for Deficient Work

9 Safety

10 Prework Conference

11 Contractor Submittals

12 Basis for Payment

13 Performance Standards

14 Antiterrorism and Operations Security Requirements

APPENDICES

Appendix Title

A Appendix A Mowing

1. SCOPE OF WORK. This specification covers requirements for supervision, labor, equipment, coordination, and other items necessary for mowing of the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite Public Use Area (PUA), Damsite Wildflower Area, Embankment Powerline Right-of-Way, and West Burns Run Hay Field in Bryan, Marshall, and Johnston Counties Oklahoma and Grayson County Texas. All work shall be accomplished in a safe, workmanlike manner and in accordance with the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual, EM 385-1-1, most current edition, all applicable Federal, State and local safety codes and practices.

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 the Attachments.

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. Bidders may view a copy of the manual on-line @http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm or http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx.

4. COMPLETION TIME.

4.1 Period of Performance for this contract is 1 April – November 15. Contractor must initiate work within 3 calendar days of the dates specified in Appendix A of this specification and complete work within 15 calendar days of initiation.

4.2. Acceptance of Work. When work is completed, the contractor will notify the COR. The COR will accept work unless services are found to be deficient.

4.2.1. If the COR notifies the contractor of deficient work the contractor shall initiate action to accomplish corrective work. Reperformance of work to correct deficiencies must be completed within 48 hours.

4.2.2. The contractor shall notify the COR when corrective work is completed. When work has been corrected, the COR will provide an email notification to the contractor and copy the Tulsa District Office.

5. PERSONNEL.

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.

5.2.2. The contractor shall provide the COR and 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.

6.1. Equipment Inspections. Upon request, the contractor shall present equipment to the Contracting Officer or COR for inspection. The Contracting Officer or COR 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.

6.2.1. Tractors shall be equipped and operated in accordance with the following:

6.2.1.1. Power take offs on tractors shall operate at a minimum of 540 r.p.m. during mowing operations.

6.2.1.2. Seat belts shall be worn at all times by tractor operators. Refer to subparagraph 16.B.08. of EM 385-1-1.

6.2.1.3. A substantial guard or shield shall be installed on the tractor to protect the operator from flying objects during mowing. The guard or shield shall be covered with not less than 1-inch woven wire mesh or expanded metal with openings no greater than one inch. Refer to subparagraph 16.B.03.a. and 16.B.11.a of EM 385-1-1.

6.2.1.4. Rollover protection shall be provided. If the structure is not designed and installed by the manufacturer of the tractor, the contractor shall furnish a certificate from a registered professional engineer that the rollover protection is structurally safe for its intended purpose. Refer to subparagraph 16.B.12. of EM 385-1-1.

6.2.2. Mowers shall be rotary-type or flail-type and shall meet the following requirements: (Use of a Riding Wide Area Mower of at least 100 inches of cutting surface is acceptable in lieu of a 15 foot batwing mower.)

6.2.2.1. Mowers shall be equipped with safety chains or other protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property.

6.2.2.2. Mowers shall be equipped with slides and wheels.

6.2.2.3. Mulching mowers shall not be used.

6.2.2.4. All safety devices provided by the manufacturers of push and riding mowers shall function and be utilized as designed.

6.2.3. Edgers shall be equipped with a rotary blade in an upright position. A protective guard for the blade shall be provided.

6.2.4. All vehicles used by the contractor to perform work under this specification shall have signs on each side. Signs may be painted on the doors or magnetic signs may be attached to the doors. Magnetic signs shall not be removed at any time vehicles are at the project. Lettering shall be at least 2 inches high.

LAKE TEXOMA

MOWING SERVICES

PROVIDED BY

(Contractor's Name)

6.3. Equipment Operation.

6.3.1. Mowing equipment shall be operated in a manner that will allow for discharge of grass clippings away from roads, ponds, facilities, etc., and prevent damage to turf.

6.3.2. Power operated trimming equipment shall not be used around any shrubs or trees with a diameter less than 3 inches at breast height unless a sleeve protects the base of the shrub or tree.

6.4. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approves use of other areas.

7. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall establish and execute a CQC Program to assure that all work required by this specification is completed on schedule and in accordance with this specification. A copy of this program will be provided to the COR.

7.1. The results of all quality control inspections conducted by the contractor shall be entered on the Quality Control Inspection Log (SWT Form 990). A copy of completed inspection logs shall be furnished the Contracting Officer and the COR after completion of each mowing.

7.2. The Contracting Officer may waive the requirements in subparagraph 7.1. if they determine proper CQC can be achieved without the required submissions. The Contracting Officer will normally make this determination on the basis of actual performance by the contractor. If the requirements in subparagraph 7.1. are determined by the Contracting Officer to once again become required submissions this will be at no additional cost to the Government.

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

8.1. Each service found deficient and re-performed by the contractor: No deduction.

8.2. 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.

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

8.4. Each service found deficient and not re-performed 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.

9. SAFETY.

9.1. Safety Plan. The contractor shall furnish the COR 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:

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

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

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

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

9.1.5. Fire prevention plans.

9.1.6. 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 or COR directs. Job hazard analysis directed by the Contracting Officer or COR shall be submitted for approval within one (1) week.

9.1.6.1. Loading and unloading of equipment (analysis for each type of equipment to be used to perform services required by this specification).

9.1.6.2. Equipment operation and maintenance (for each type of equipment).

9.1.6.3. Vehicle operation and maintenance.

9.2. 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.

9.3. 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.

9.4. Accident Reports.

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

9.4.2. 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 Contracting Officer and the COR immediately, and in writing on ENG Form 3394, Accident Investigation Report, within one (1) workday following the accident.

10. PREWORK CONFERENCE. The COR shall conduct a Prework 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 officer of the company that signed the contract and the on-site supervisor shall represent the contractor. The COR shall establish the location, date, and time of the Prework Conference after consultation with the contractor.

11. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise noted, the contractor shall submit the documents listed below to the Contracting Officer or COR prior to starting work.

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

11.2. Safety Plan (subparagraph 9.1.).

11.3. Job Hazard Analysis (subparagraph 9.1.6.)

11.4 Provide a copy of the Contractor Quality Control program (paragraph 7).

11.5 Provide evidence of compliance with E-Verify Requirements (SECTION H AT/OPSEC and SECTION I Clauses 52.204-9 and 52.222-54).

11.6 Herbicide Certificate (Appendix A subparagraph 3.4.2)

11.7. Herbicide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as applicable (Appendix A subparagraph 3.4.2.)

12. BASIS FOR PAYMENT.

12.1. The contractor shall provide a firm-fixed price cost proposal for mowing of the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite PUA, and Damsite Wildflower Area by the date specified in the solicitation.

12.2. The contractor shall send invoices to the following address after completion of work for payment processing:

Red River Area Office 351 Corps Rd

Denison, TX 75020

13. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

13.1 Performance Standards are located in the Attachments.

14. 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.

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

14.2 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 3 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

EXECUTION OF WORK

1. AREAS TO BE MOWED. The contractor shall mow the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite PUA, Damsite Wildflower Area, Embankment Powerline Right-of-Way, and West Burns Run Hay Field according to the frequencies and performance requirements outlined in this specification. An inventory of areas to be mowed is given in the Attchments.

2. FREQUENCIES AND TIMES OF SERVICE.

2.2. Work shall be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

2.3 Contractor shall begin work for mowing of each area as specified below. The contractor shall initiate mowing within three

(3) calendar days of the date specified and complete the mowing within 15 calendar days after work is initiated.

2.4 Areas to me mowed per date:

April 1 – Embankment and Damsite PUA.

May 15 – Embankment, Damsite PUA, and Damsite Wildflower Area.

June 15 – Embankment, Damsite PUA, Damsite Wildflower Area, Platter Dike, and Cumberland Dikes.

August 15 - Embankment, Damsite PUA, Damsite Wildflower Area, West Burns Run Hay Field, and Embankment Powerline Right-of-way.

October 1 - Embankment, Damsite PUA, Damsite Wildflower Area, and Cumberland Dikes.

2.3. Mowing of Damsite PUA shall not be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, or one workday before Federal holidays without prior approval of the Contracting Officer or COR. Mowing at other locations is permitted on these days.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The contractor shall perform the following work.

3.1. The contractor shall mow the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite PUA, Damsite Wildflower Area, Embankment Powerline Right-of-Way, and West Burns Run Hay Field at a height of six (6) inches or less. The total acreage of each area to be mowed is located in Table A-1 of this appendix. Areas mowed shall have a smooth, even cut with no uncut vegetation within the specified areas. Maps for reference of the mowing area limits can be found in Section 6 of this appendix.

Mowing shall be performed as to prevent piles of grass building up. The contractor shall remove piles of grass from the mowing area that cannot be knocked down and spread out by mowing operation. Areas adjacent to all roads and parking areas shall be mowed to the top of the backslope of ditches. If ditches do not exist, mowing shall be accomplished for a distance of 15 feet from each edge of the road or parking area or to the tree line, whichever is closer.

3.1.1 Damsite Public Use Area includes Oklahoma Damsite, the Power House Compound, an area along the river at Texas Damsite, a portion of the Overlook, an area at the entrance to the Intake Structure, and the Spillway Boat Ramp for an estimated total of 37 acres.

3.1.1.1 Oklahoma Damsite is a public use area located on the north side of the Red River at the toe of the embankment. The west boundary of Oklahoma Damsite PUA is the east side of the access roadway located at the toe of the embankment. The north boundary is a fence line running east and west along the paved roadway that turns east from the access roadway. The south boundary runs along the north training wall of the flood release spillway. The east boundary line includes a jetty running east and west for fishing access, the timber line running north and south beginning at the north edge of said jetty, and the existing mow line located at a boat launching access point on the river.

3.1.1.2 The Power House Compound is an area encompassed by a chain link fence surrounding the Denison Dam Power House. The chain link fence is the mowing boundary except for a strip of vegetaion to be mowed between the west chain link fence and the access road running along the toe of the embankment.

3.1.1.3 Texas Damsite Public Use Area is a strip of land running east and west along the south side of the Red River. The south mowing boundary for this area is the existing roadway for access to the Texas Damsite PUA. The north mowing boundary is the rip rap running along the river bank. The area begins at the Power House parking area and terminates at the east end of the Texas Damsite access roadway.

3.1.1.4 The Overlook area is located at the southern end of the embankment on the west side of State Highway 91. The western boundary is at the toe of the slope located on the west side of the Overlook. The southern boundary is an existing sidewalk allowing access to the spillway. The north boundary is south side of Texas FM Rd 1310. The east boundary is the top of the slope along the west and north side of the Overlook area.

3.1.1.5 The Intake Structure entrance is an area located on the north side of FM RD 1310 at the entrance to the Intake Structure. The southern boundary is the north edge of FM RD 1310. The east boundary is the toe of the rip rap running along the upstream side of the embankment. The north boundary is the rip rap on the upstream side of the embankment, a narrow strip along the Intake Structure access point, and the guardrail on the north side of FM RD 1310.

3.1.1.6 The Spillway Boat Ramp is and located at the southern end of the embankment on the west side of FM RD 1310. The north boundary is the existing rip rap along the shore line. The east boundary is the west edge of FM RD 1310. The south boundary is a strip 15 foot wide along the southern edge of the Spillway Boat ramp parking lot and a line running southeast beginning at the southeast corner of the Spillway Boat Ramp Parking lot and terminating at the west edge of FM RD 1310. The west boundary is a strip 15 foot from the west edge of the Spillway Boat Ramp parking lot. There is a strip of vegetation between the Spillway Boat Ramp access road and parking lot that the contractor must mow.

3.1.2 The Damsite Wildflower Area is an area located at the southern end of the Denison Dam Embankment. The west boundary is the toe of the embankment and the east edge of State Highway 91. The north boundary is the south Power House Compound chain link fence and the tree line to the east of the electrical switch yard. The east boundary is a line running parallel 20 foot to the west of the project compound fence line and at the end of the project compound access road. The south boundary runs along the existing fence or tree line beginning at the end of the project compound access road and terminating 650 feet southeast of the intersection of State Highway 91 and Denison Dam Rd.

3.1.3 The Embankment area to be mowed is the downstream slope and a portion of the upstream slope at the north end of the Embankment.

3.1.3.1 The west boundary of the downstream slope of the Embankment is the east edge of State Highway 91 beginning at the intersection of State Highway 91 and Denison Dam Rd and terminating at eh intersection of State Highway 91 and East 2180 Rd in Cartwright, OK. The east boundary is the existing fence line at the southern end of the embankment and the tree line at the northern half of the embankment. The mow line of the Embankment area and Damsite Wildflower Area will meet at the southern end of the Embankment.

3.1.3.2 An access road located approximately 1 mile south of the north end of the embankment shall be mowed on each side roadway to the existing tree line to include a parking area and water safety pond.

3.1.3.3 A gravel roadway entering the timber line on the south edge of the archery range shall be mowed 30’ wide except at the entrance where the vegetation shall be mowed to the tree line. The length of this roadway is approximately .25 (1/4) mile long.

3.1.3.4 An area at the north end of the embankment where State Highway 91, E 2180 Rd and an access roadway meet create a triangle of vegetation. The boundaries of this area to be mowed is the edge of these three intersecting roadway.

3.1.3.6 An area on the upstream side of north end of the embankment shall be mowed 30’ feet wide from the beginning to termination on the south and west sides of an existing pipe fence and 30’ feet wide along the toe of the embankment beginning at the termination of said pipe fence and terminating at the upstream embankment inspection roadway. Adjacent to this 30’ foot strip the contractor shall mow from the toe of the embankment and the east side of the pipe fence to the west edge of the State Highway 91 and the access road branching off of said highway beginning at the rip rap lining the upstream slope of the embankment and terminating at the intersection of the access road and the entrance to East Burns Run PUA.

3.1.4 The Platter Dike is an area running along Platter Dike Rd located approximately four (4) miles north of the Embankment. The contractor shall mow this area on both side of Platter Dike Rd from the edge of the roadway to the existing tree line or fence line beginning at the intersection of Platter Dike Rd and Davis Acres Rd and terminating approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of Platter Dike Rd and Lake Dr.

3.1.5 The Cumberland Dikes are located near State Highway 199 west of Fort Washita approximately 20 miles north and west of Durant, Ok. The quality of a smooth cut requirements will be eased due to a lack of vegetation management in past years. These areas will have some woody vegetation smaller than one (1) inch diameter growing in the mow area. The vegetation is substantially thick and tall, and should be taken into consideration when placing bids. The north dike is currently under construction for repairs. Extra precautions shall be taken when working in or around the construction area.

3.1.5.1 The boundaries for the North Cumberland Dike is the tree line or rip rap on both sides of the crest of the dike from the beginning to the termination point of the dike construction including a 50’ foot wide strip at the downstream toe of the dike. There are 4 accesses to outfalls that are not shown on the maps. The contractor shall mow these areas to a height of six (6) inches or less. The total area of the accesses are 1 acre or less.

3.1.5.2 The upstream boundary for the South Cumberland Dike is the rip rap until rip rap terminates and the boundary then becomes the water line. The downstream boundary for the South Cumberland Dike is the existing tree line to include a 50’ foot wide strip at the toe of the dike. The mowing will begin at the gate at the southern end of the dike and terminate at the northern end of the dike’s construction.

3.1.6 An overhead electric right of way located approximately one half (1/2) mile south of the north end of the embankment shall be mowed 30’ feet on each side of the centerline of the overhead electric line.

3.1.7 The West Burns Run Hay Field is located north north and west of Cartwright, Oklahoma approximately 2 miles within the West Burns Run PUA. The limits of this area will be the surrounding tree line.

3.4. Trimming.

3.4. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects protruding from the ground within the mowing limits. This includes trimming along riprap, piezometer and relief well risers and guard posts, railroad ties (landscaping timbers) delineating pullouts, fences, under picnic tables, and on pullouts. Areas along guardrails on project roads and a 3-foot wide strip behind guardrails shall be trimmed.

3.4.1 Herbicide Spraying. The contractor may apply herbicide to control vegetation in lieu of trimming. The area applied with herbicides shall not exceed 4 inches beyond any vertical object. For general use pesticides, the contractor shall complete the Tulsa District Pesticide Management Training Requirement or possess a Certified Pesticide Applicator’s license respective to the State where the pesticide is being applied. Application of restricted pesticides is limited to State Certified Pesticide Applicators or those working under direct supervision of personnel certified in applying restricted-use pesticides in the specific state categories commensurate with the work to be performed. The contractor shall submit information on the proposed use of any restricted use pesticides prior to their use to the COR or Contracting Officer for approval. Completion of the Tulsa District Pesticide Management Training Requirement or State Certified Pesticide Applicator’s license shall be provided to the COR or Contracting Officer prior to application of pesticides. The contractor is required to provide the COR or Contracting Officer an after application report within 10 business days of application including Herbicide trade name, EPA registration number, Target pest (e.g., Johnson Grass or All Vegetation), location description, total estimated acres treated, and quantity of actual pesticide used (quantity of pesticide not the total volume of mix). Any herbicides applied below project flood pool (elevation 645’) shall be labeled for aquatic use. Soil neutralizers will not be allowed for use in herbicide mixtures. Special care shall be taken when applying herbicides to not allow overspray outside the approved areas allowed for treatment.

3.5. Edging shall be accomplished along all concrete walkways and curbs that are flush with the ground every other time mowing is accomplished.

3.6. Cleanup. Prior to mowing, the contractor shall remove rocks and debris that are likely to damage equipment or be thrown by the mower. After mowing is accomplished, the contractor shall remove vegetation and debris from toilet floors, parking lots, paved walkways and pullouts, and table and picnic shelter slabs.

4. RESTRICTIONS ON WORKING.

4.1. The contractor shall not start work unless the grass and ground are dry enough for smooth cutting and equipment will not cause rutting of the ground. The contractor shall use good judgment in determining whether conditions are suitable for mowing operations. In cases where the contractor and the COR disagree about the suitability of conditions for mowing operations, the Contracting Officer will determine whether work shall progress or stop.

5. SITE VISIT: It is strongly recommended for prospective bidders to perform a site visit to understand the conditions of the work site.

6. INVENTORY OF MOWING AREAS

6.1 An inventory of areas to be mowed is located in the Attachments.

7. 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. All light bulbs supplied by the contractor shall be energy efficient. Information for EPA and USDA designated product categories and energy efficient building related products and equipment can be found at:

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

8. REFERENCE MAPS.

8.1 All maps for mowing boundary reference are located in the Attachments.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

Section G - Contract Administration Data

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

WAGE RATES GRAYSON CO TEXAS

WD 15‐2509 (Rev.‐3) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/03/2017

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