W912BV19Q0057-_SOLICITATION.pdf

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W912BV19Q0057 28-May-2019

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

918.669.4978

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 AM 07 Jun 2019

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912BV9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ANGELIA V GUYNN

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

CONTRACTING DIV

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 E. 81ST STREET

TULSA OK 74137-4290

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

918-669-7436FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$7,500,000

NAICS:

561730

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

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ITEM NO.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

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. Zip Files, 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 angelia.v.guynn@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 – Angelia Guynn and the solicitation number. When submitting through mail ensure you clearly mark the envelope to:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

Angelia Guynn, CECT-SWT-E

2488 East 81st Street TULSA, OK 74137

FAX: (918) 669-7436

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, (918-669-4978) or angelia.v.guynn@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 located on the 16th floor of the small tower. 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:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 East 81st Street

TULSA, OK 74137

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:

A signed copy of the 1st page of the solicitation and all amendments Complete the past performance references page, if included in solicitation.

Complete the pricing schedule provided in the solicitation.

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

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.

- 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.

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

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

- The Solicitation Numbers are: W912BV19Q0057

- The Bidder Inquiry Key is: VZTUJM-FGZIYU

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

c. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 1:00pm (Central) Monday, 03 June 2019 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: Angelia Guynn Telephone: 918-669-4978

E-MAIL: angelia.v.guynn@usace.army.mil Site Visit

A Preproposal Conference/Site Visit will be held at Sardis Lake Project Office at 10:00 AM EST 30 May 2019 Located atU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District 42160 SH 43 Clayton, OK 74536. The Site Visit will allow prospective Contractors an opportunity to view the site conditions first hand. A question and answer period will not be conducted. Questions must be posed using Bidder’s Inquiry as per the instructions above.

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. In accordance with AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)(B):

“Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.”

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

PRICE SCHEDULE

PRICING SCHEDULE

SARDIS LAKE, OKLAHOMA

MOWING SERVICES

BASE YEAR: June 2019 – 31 MAR 2020

Unit Total Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

0001 Potato Hills North 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0002 Potato Hills Central 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0003 Potato Hills South 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0004 Project Office 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0005 Mathies Park 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0006 Sardis Cove 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0007 The Narrows 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 0008 Embankment 7 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL BASE YEAR $__________

Contractor Name (printed) Signature

PRICING SCHEDULE

SARDIS LAKE, OKLAHOMA

1ST OPTION YEAR: 1 APR 2020 – 31 MAR 2021

1001 Potato Hills North 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1002 Potato Hills Central 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1003 Potato Hills South 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1004 Project Office 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1005 Mathies Park 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1006 Sardis Cove 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1007 The Narrows 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 1008 Embankment 7 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 1ST OPTION YEAR $__________

2ND OPTION YEAR: 1 APR 2021 – 31 MAR 2022

2001 Potato Hills North 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 2002 Potato Hills Central 16 EACH $__________ $__________

2003 Potato Hills South 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 2004 Project Office 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 2005 Mathies Park 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 2006 Sardis Cove 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 2007 The Narrows 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 2008 Embankment 7 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 2ND OPTION YEAR $__________

3RD OPTION YEAR: 1 APR 2022 – 31 MAR 2023

3001 Potato Hills North 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3002 Potato Hills Central 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3003 Potato Hills South 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3004 Project Office 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3005 Mathies Park 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3006 Sardis Cove 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3007 The Narrows 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 3008 Embankment 7 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 3RD OPTION YEAR $__________

4TH OPTION YEAR: 1 APR 2023 – 31 MAR 2024

4001 Potato Hills North 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4002 Potato Hills Central 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4003 Potato Hills South 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4004 Project Office 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4005 Mathies Park 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4006 Sardis Cove 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4007 The Narrows 16 EACH $__________ $__________ 4008 Embankment 7 EACH $__________ $__________

TOTAL 4TH OPTION YEAR $__________

TOTAL BASE + ALL OPTION YEARS $______________

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SCOPE OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SARDIS LAKE

OKLAHOMA

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

FOR

MOWING

ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

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

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 Requirements 6 Equipment 7 Materials & Supplies 8 Performance Requirements 9 Contractor Quality Control 10 Deductions for Deficient Work 11 Safety 12 Reporting Defective Facilities 13 Prework Conference 14 Contractor Submittals 15 Billing 16 Changes in Amount of Facilities Serviced 17 Termination of Contract

APPENDICES

Appendix Title A Mowing

1. SCOPE OF WORK. The work required under this specification provides for mowing services at Sardis Lake in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma.

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 1.

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 Pine Creek Lake.

2.6. Quality. Conformance with the contract specification.

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

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

2.9. 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.

2.10. Public Use Area (PUA). The acronym “PUA” refers to a recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

3. REFERENCES. Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014) is hereby incorporated into this specification. The Contract Administrator will furnish EM 385-1-1 to the contractor after contract award. It is also available on-line at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.

aspx .

4. INITIATION, EXECUTION, AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK.

4.1. Initiation and execution of work. Work shall be performed in accordance with this specification and the performance requirements (Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements, Attachments).

4.1.2. Acceptance of work. The Government shall accept work unless the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) notifies the contractor of deficient services. Work will be accepted based on compliance with performance requirements. Refer to paragraph 10 for inspection criteria and contractor performance evaluation.

4.1.2.1. Initial notification of deficiencies may be written or oral; however, all oral notification shall be confirmed by the COR in writing within two (2) workdays. Written notification shall be provided by completing Parts I, II, and III of a Quality Assurance (QA) Report (Exhibit 2, Quality Assurance Report, Attachments).

4.1.2.2. If the COR notifies the contractor of deficient work the contractor shall initiate action to accomplish corrective work. Work performed on a daily schedule shall be re-performed the same day. Work performed on less than a daily schedule shall be re-performed not later than the following day. Refer to paragraph 10 for deficient work not re-performed.

4.1.2.3. The contractor shall notify the COR when corrective work is completed. Notification shall be made by completing Part IV of the QA Report provided it has been furnished the contractor. If not, notification shall be made orally. When work has been corrected, the COR shall take necessary action to complete Part V of the QA Report and provide a copy to the contractor.

5. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.

5.1. The contractor shall provide all labor and supervision necessary to perform all work described in these specifications. All contract services shall be performed by the contractor or sub contractors except as provided in his or her contingency plan required in paragraph 5.3.

5.2. The contractor or sub contractors shall be physically qualified to perform all work as specified in this contract. Such work includes but is not limited to providing services outdoors under varied and sometimes severe weather conditions, repeated bending and stooping, heavy lifting, standing and walking for long periods. The work shall also include providing information and interacting with the public in a calm and courteous manner even under trying circumstances.

5.3. The contractor shall provide a contingency plan for how work will be accomplished in the event of illness and/or emergencies.

5.4. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and the COR a local or toll free telephone number at or through which he can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on all days work is being performed. Use of a cell phone is acceptable.

5.5. The contractor/sub contractor shall, at all times, promote a positive, professional image of themselves and the Corps of Engineers; cooperate fully and maintain a polite and respectful manner with all members of the public, other contractors, volunteers, and Government employees. At no time shall the contractor, through their personal appearance, actions, or demeanor, harm the good reputation of the government or cause the government to lose the public's respect.

5.6. The contractor/sub contractor shall be appropriately dressed at all times when performing contract duties (reference subparagraph 11.4).

5.7. The contractor/sub contractor shall not enforce or attempt to enforce any regulations while performing contract duties. Enforcement of Federal Regulations is the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers personnel and not part of the duties or responsibilities of this contract.

5.8. Prohibited Conduct and Activities.

5.8.1. Under no circumstance shall the contractor/sub contractor carry or possess firearms anywhere on Government property.

5.8.2. The contractor/sub contractor shall not consume nor be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications (except doctor prescribed) while performing contract duties nor conduct themselves at any time in a manner unbecoming their position.

5.8.3. The contractor/sub contractor shall not engage in any commercial activity on Government property. This shall include childcare, outside employment, or other activities that conflict or interfere with the performance of required work.

5.8.4. The contractor/sub contractor shall not attempt to apprehend violators or enforce regulations; nor argue with or directly accuse a member of the public of wrong doing; nor commit Corps of Engineers employees to any type of action.

6. EQUIPMENT.

6.1. Government Furnished. None

6.2. Contractor Furnished. The contractor shall furnish all equipment such as, but not limited to, edger , trimmer, finish type mowers not less than 42” cut for mowing inside PUA’s and tractor with brush hog that is ample to meet contract requirements for mowing of the Embankment Areas (including fuel). Use of a riding wide area mower of at least 100 inches of cutting surface is acceptable.

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

6.4. 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.

6.4.1. Mowers that are rotary-type or flail-type shall meet the following requirements:

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

6.4.1.2 Mowers shall be equipped with slides and wheels.

6.4.1.3. Mulching mowers shall not be used.

6.4.1.4. All safety devices provided by the manufacturer of mowers shall function as designed.

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

6.4.2.1. Power take offs on tractors shall operate at a minimum of 540 RPM during mowing operations.

6.4.2.2. Seat belts shall be worn at all times by tractor operators. Refer to paragraph 16.B.08. of

EM 385-1-1.

6.4.2.3. 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 1/4-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.

6.4.2.4. 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.

6.4.2.5. Tractors and rotary or flail-type mowers shall only be used at embankment areas and not in improved areas.

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

6.5. Equipment Operation.

6.5.1. 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.

6.5.2. 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.

6.6. Vehicle Operation and Parking.

6.6.1. While performing work under this contract, vehicles shall be operated and parked only on roads, parking areas, or pullouts unless the COR approves use of other areas. All vehicles shall be properly licensed and maintained in a safe, clean condition. The contractor/sub contractor shall maintain a valid state driver’s license.

6.6.2. The contractor shall comply with all provisions of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Corps of Engineers areas. The contractor will not be allowed to operate any vehicle (including mopeds, ATVs, and utility vehicles) off road, around gates or barricades, on sidewalks, on trails or driving the wrong way on a one-way street, unless prior written approval is obtained from the Lake Manager.

7. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES.

7.1. Government Furnished.

7.1.1. Potable water.

7.1.2. All forms for submitting required reports.

7.1.3. Gate keys

7.1.4. Bulk storage dumpsters

7.2. Contractor Furnished. The contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies necessary to perform the duties and services of this contract, except where otherwise stated as Government furnished.

7.2.1. Transportation.

7.2.1.1 Vehicles. The contractor shall furnish suitable vehicle(s) for personal transportation, work area use, pickup and delivery of supplies, and transport of refuse to bulk storage dumpsters.

7.2.1.2. Signs located on each side of the vehicles shall mark all sedans and trucks used by the contractor to perform work under this specification. 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. Each sign shall contain the following:

SARDIS LAKE

PROVIDED BY

(Contractor’s Name)

8. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. PRs for work performed under this specification are given in the Attachments. The contractor's performance will be evaluated using these PRs as follows:

8.1. 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 or Contracting Officer.

8.2. 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.

9. 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 the PRs located in the Attachments.

9.1. The results of all quality control inspections conducted by the contractor shall be entered on the Quality Control Inspection Log (Exhibit 4, SWT Form 990, Attachments). A copy of completed inspection logs shall be furnished the COR monthly.

9.2. The Contract Administrator may waive the requirements in subparagraph 9.1. if he determines proper CQC can be achieved without the required submissions. The COR will normally make this determination on the basis of actual performance by the contractor.

10. DEDUCTIONS FOR DEFICIENT WORK. Deductions from the contractor's scheduled earnings shall be made for services that do not meet the PStds in Exhibit 1. Deductions for documented defects will be made in accordance with the following procedures:

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

10.2. 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.

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

10.4. 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.

11. SAFETY.

11.1. 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:

11.1.1. Procedures for insuring safety of others, including the general public.

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

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

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

11.1.5. Fire prevention plans.

11.1.6. Activity hazard analysis 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 activity hazard analysis, 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 COR directs. Activity hazard analsysi the COR shall be submitted for approval within one (1) week. An example of a job hazard analysis is given in the Attachments.

11.2. Safety Violations. If a contractor’s/sub 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 request of the Contracting Officer. If the contractor/sub contractor persists in not following the safety requirements of this specification or the safety plan, it will be considered grounds for termination. (reference paragraph 18).

11.3. Safety Meetings. The contractor/sub contractor shall conduct safety meetings with employees at the start of each mowing cycle.

11.4. Personal Clothing and Safety Apparel. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the weather and working conditions. The minimum shall be short-sleeve shirt, long trousers, and shoes (shorts, swimwear, and open footwear are not allowed). Clothing shall be in good repair. The contractor will wear additional protective apparel when required by Section 5, EM 385-1-1. Clothing shall be in good repair.

11.5. Accident Reports.

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

11.5.2. The contractor shall investigate all accidents 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 immediately and in writing on ENG Form 3394, Accident Investigation Report, within one

(1) workday following the accident.

11.6. Exposure Reports. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data (man-hours worked) and submit the figure in writing monthly by the 1st day of the following month.

12. REPORTING DEFECTIVE FACILITIES. While performing work, the contractor shall observe the condition of Government facilities. Damaged, defective, and/or inoperative facilities shall be reported to the COR each workday.

13. PREWORK CONFERENCE. The COR shall conduct a Pre-work Conference with the contractor for purposes of training and orientation and to discuss the provisions of this specification and the contractor's submittals listed in paragraph 14 below. The contractor will be provided project information, policies and procedures, and Government furnished items will be distributed. The COR shall establish the location, date, and time of the Pre-work Conference after consultation with the contractor.

14. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. All submittals shall be furnished the COR at or prior to the pre-work conference. If the COR determines any of the submittals do not comply with this specification, the contractor shall resubmit these documents within one (1) week.

14.1. Contingency Plan (subparagraph 5.3.).

14.2. Safety Plan. (subparagraph 12.1.).

14.3. Job Hazard Analysis. (subparagraph 12.1.6.)

14.4. Exposure reports. (submit by 1st day of each month) (subparagraph 12.6.).

15. BILLING.

15.1. The contractor shall submit an original invoice when work is completed at the end of each month.

15.2. Invoices shall be prepared in the format in the Attachments.

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

15.4. Invoices and supporting documents shall be delivered or mailed to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at:

Hugo Lake Office P.O. Box 99 Sawyer, OK 74756.

15.5. Payment will be made from the finance and accounting office for the Tulsa District in accordance with contract provisions and the Prompt Payment Act.

15.6. Payment will only be made for work actually performed.

16. CHANGES IN AMOUNT OF FACILITIES SERVICED. Adjustment in contract price will be negotiated at the request of either party, only if either or both of the following conditions occur.

16.1. Services required are deleted for a period of one (1) month or longer in an entire park.

Major storm damage, floods, high lake pool levels, other natural causes or major construction activities may result in the partial or total closure of recreation areas.

16.2. Services would cease to be required during natural emergencies or disasters, such as a major flood event or tornadoes that would render the PUA’s inaccessible or cause public safety to be a concern, or during a period of prolonged disruption of utility services requiring closure of either partial or entire PUA’s, or in the event of a Temporary Government Shutdown which would close entire PUA’s. In any event, the Contracting Officer or the COR will contact the prime contractor and provide detailed guidance as to how the contractor shall proceed, or not proceed, with mowing services, depending upon the specific circumstances at the time. Services not able to be performed or not required will not be charged.

17. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. Failure of the contractor to conduct him/herself in an appropriate manner or to provide the items and services listed in the contract specifications will be grounds for termination of this contract. Examples of contractor actions, which may result in contract termination, include but are not limited to:

17.1. Repeated failure to provide mowing services as required.

17.2. Consuming alcohol, drugs, or being intoxicated while on duty.

17.3. Theft of private or Government property or supplies.

17.4. Repeated instances of discourtesy, harassment, or giving false information to the public or Corps of Engineers personnel.

17.5. Repeated documented complaints pertaining to contractors’ conduct, actions, or attitudes.

17.6. Lack of cooperation or failure to implement policies and programs as directed.

17.7. Failure to maintain current drivers license, auto insurance, and general liability insurance as stated in the contract clauses.

APPENDIX A

MOWING

1. FACILITIES TO BE SERVICED. Potato Hills North PUA, Potato Hills Central PUA, Potato Hills South PUA, Project Office, Mathies Park PUA, Sardis Cove PUA, The Narrows PUA and Embankment; See Table B and mowing maps in the Attachments..

2. FREQUENCIES AND TIMES OF SERVICE.

2.1 Mowing of improved areas shall be performed from 1 April through 15 October. The quantity listed in the pricing schedule is an estimated amount. The actual quantity needed in a given year may be fewer or greater than the quantity listed depending on environmental factors.

If the quantity is greater, the contract will be modified to increase the quantity and the funding for these services.

2.2.1. Contractor shall trim shrubs at the Project Office one time during the months of April, June, August and October.

2.2. Contractor shall begin work for mowing of embankment area as specified below. The contractor shall initiate mowing within (3) calendar days of the date specified and complete the mowing within 15 calendar days after work is initiated.

April 15, May 15, June 15, July 15, August 15, September 15, October 15

2.3. Mowing work shall be performed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

2.4. The contractor shall perform all work in such a manner so as to minimize any inconvenience to the public.

2.5. Mowing of PUAs shall not be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, or one workday before Federal holidays, unless approved by the COR.

2.6. 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 Contract Officer will determine whether work shall progress or stop.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. Mowing shall be performed in the following areas:

3.1. Improved Areas are high use developed areas in PUAs that include campsites, playgrounds, shelters, restrooms, courtesy docks, and parking areas. This includes the 25-foot area around or joining these facilities, and roadways. Improved areas shall be mowed to an average height of 2 inches. Contractor shall not initiate a new mowing until the average native grass has reached a height of 6 inches. The limits of most of these areas are shown on the attached maps provided for each schedule (Exhibit 8, Mowing Area Maps, Attachments).

3.1.1. Areas around oxidation ponds shall be mowed from the edge of the water to a point 10 feet outside the fences.

3.1.2. Mowing of areas adjacent to all roads and parking areas shall be mowed to the top of the back slope of ditches. If ditches do not exist, mowing shall be accomplished for a distance of 25 feet from each edge of the road or parking area or to the tree line. These limits shall not be confused with the mow lines referenced in the maps found in the Attachments when the roads or parking areas are located where the mow line will extend past 25 feet, the tree line or the top of the ditch line.

3.1.3. Trimming. Each time mowing is accomplished; trimming shall be performed around all vertical objects protruding from the ground within the mowing limits. This is including but not limited to trimming along railroad ties (landscaping timbers) delineating pullouts, fences, under picnic tables, and on pullouts. Vegetation in ditches throughout mowing area and growing through paved surfaces shall be trimmed.

3.1.4. Edging shall be accomplished along all concrete walkways and curbs that are flush with the ground every time improved areas are mowed.

3.2. Embankment Area includes the embankment, uncontrolled spillway and upstream/downstream toes. These areas shall be mowed to a height of 4 inches each time they are mowed. Trimming shall be accomplished within a 3 foot diameter area around the guardrail (upstream and downstream), guard posts, piezometers, relief wells, manholes, and all vertical objects protruding from the ground within these areas. These areas shall be trimmed to a height of 4 inches.

3.2.1. Contractor shall mow to the tree line from the upstream and downstream toes of the embankment or as illustrated in mow area maps.

3.3. 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 roadways, paved walkways, paved campsite pads, pullouts, picnic table slabs and picnic shelter slabs.

3.4. Herbicide Spraying. The contractor may apply herbicide to control vegetation growing in the cracks of paved surfaces, on gravel campsites, campsite impact areas, or the interior of the oxidation ponds from the water line to top of embankment on the inside slope. 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.

Spraying of herbicides shall not be used in lieu of trimming around vertical objects or edging along concrete walkways or curbs. Special care shall be taken when applying herbicides to not allow overspray outside the approved areas allowed for treatment.

3.5. Special Requirements.

3.5.1. The contractor shall immediately report all emergency situations, accidents, vandalism, public disturbances and violations of Title 36 CFR to Corps Rangers or local law enforcement personnel, regardless of the time of day or night.

3.5.2. The contractor shall report to the COR all information concerning either lost or found property on forms provided by the Government. Found property shall be safeguarded by the contractor and promptly turned in to an authorized Corps employee.

3.5.3. Landfill Restricted Items and Recycling Programs. The contractor shall not place any items, whose disposal in landfills is restricted, in any of the public trashcans or dumpster units. Disposal of hazardous items such as tires, batteries, and paint cans, etc. shall be coordinated with the Project Environmental Specialist. The contractor shall participate in all recycling programs instituted by the Government during the contract term and shall maintain recycling areas/containers in a safe and clean condition and as directed by the COR

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2018-O0018) (OCT 2018)

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

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

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

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

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

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

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

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

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

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

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

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

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

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

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

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.