W912BV22Q0046 Solicitation With Attachments.pdf

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W912BV22Q0046 25-Feb-2022

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

918.669.7173

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 24 Mar 2022

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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W912BV9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

AMY C FEEMSTER

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

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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:

$8,000,000

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

SEE SCHEDULE

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

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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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W912BV22Q0046

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offerors

MAIL, FAX, EMAIL or HAND DELIVER YOUR DOCUMENTS

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

EMAIL

Emailed quotes must be received in a supported Adobe or Microsoft Office file format.

These formats are the only acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically.

Cloud storage providers, google docs, web-based drop boxes, OneNote/OneDrive, URLs, web-based format, or any other virtual/web-based memory service are NOT acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically. All documents must be attached in one file. Reference the solicitation in the subject line. Send quotes to e-mail address CESWT‐CT‐SS‐Quotes@usace.army.mil and a copy to Amy.C.Feemster@usace.army.mil. Ensure your quote is received before the due date and time. 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. Do not assume that quotes sent by email will be delivered or received immediately after the offeror pushes “send.” Late emails will be analyzed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f)(2)(i) to determine if they can be accepted for evaluation. For the purpose of this solicitation, as it relates to email submissions, the term initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure is defined as the Army Server. For the purpose of this solicitation, as it relates to email submissions, the term Government Installation designated for the receipt of offers is defined as the USACE server.

FAX or MAIL

Include a cover sheet that references the Contract Specialist – Amy C. Feemster and the solicitation number, W912BV22Q0046. Fax number is (918) 669-7436. Please contact me at 918-669-7173 after faxing to confirm receipt. When submitting through mail, ensure you clearly address the envelope to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Amy C. Feemster, CESWT-CT-E 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

Clearly mark the envelope in the lower left-hand corner with the solicitation number, W912BV22Q0046. All pages should be numbered. Use only 8 ½” x 11” paper for fax or mail submissions. Do not use foldouts (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. Times 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, by calling (918) 669-7173 or e-mailing Amy.C.Feemster@usace.army.mil, as unescorted visitors are not allowed in the Contracting Division offices. Please consider that upon arrival, visitors must go through security check points on the 16th floor of the 20-story Building. Offerors can only submit their documents to the Contract Specialist or a Contracting Officer of the Tulsa District Office. The Tulsa District Office is in the 20-story building of the CityPlex towers, address below:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

Required Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your quote:

1) Complete a signed copy of the first page of the solicitation and all amendments, including CAGE code

2) Complete the pricing schedule, provided in the solicitation

3) Complete the sub-contractor data, provided in the solicitation - your quote must identify the business size and percentage of work to be completed by the prime contractor; and, if you intend to use subcontractors, complete the business name, address, the percentage of work to be completed by the sub-contractor and business size of any sub-contractors based on the NAICS code identified.

Offerors must clearly identify whether a sub-contractor(s) will be performing work, the percentage of work to be performed by each sub-contractor, and the socio-economic category into which each identified sub-contractor falls. (FAR 52.219-

14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

(DEVIATION 2021-O0008) (SEP 2021).

4) Complete the Representations and Certifications in Section K, unless already completed and current in the System for Awards Management at https://sam.gov/. Notice: Failure to respond to provision 52.204-26 and, if applicable 52.204-24 will deem your offer non-responsive and un-awardable.

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

Quotes should be valid through 15 April 2022.

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):

For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check https://sam.gov/.

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 continue.

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.

The Solicitation Number is: W912BV22Q0046

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: BVNMES-I7HXKV

The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 2:00 PM CST, Thursday, 17 March 2022 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

7. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Amy C. Feemster Telephone: 918‐669‐7173 E‐mail: Amy.c.feemster@usace.army.mil

PRE-PROPOSAL/SITE VISIT CONFERENCE

A Pre-Proposal/Site Visit Conference is scheduled for:

Site Visit Date/Time: A formal site visit is not schedules. Please contact Mr.

Chad Rainwater at 940-474-3293 to view the site.

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

PRICING SCHEDULE

PRICE SCHEDULE

RED RIVER CHLORIDE CONTROL PROJECT, TEXAS

MOWING SERVICES

BASE YEAR: 1 APR 22 - 31 MAR 23

CLIN Description QTY Unit Unit Price Total Amount

IMPROVED AREAS

0001 Maintenance Area 8 EAC H

0002 Spillway Area 6 EAC H

SEMI-IMPROVED AREAS

0003 Dam Embankment 6 EAC

0004 Left Abutment Access Road 6 EAC H

0005 Right Abutment Access Road 8 EAC H

LAWN AREAS

0006 Project Office and Overlook 12 EAC

ADDITIONAL WORK

0007 Weedeating 40 HR $ $

0008 Mowing 80 HR $ $

Total Base $

1st Opt YEAR: 1 APR 23 - 31 MAR 24

1001 Maintenance Area 8 EAC

1002 Spillway Area 6 EAC H

1003 Dam Embankment 6 EAC

1004 Left Abutment Access Road 6 EAC H

1005 Right Abutment Access Road 8 EAC H

1006 Project Office and Overlook 12 EAC

1007 Weedeating 40 HR $ $

1008 Mowing 80 HR $ $

Total Option 1 $

2nd Opt YEAR: 1 APR 24 - 31 MAR 25

2001 Maintenance Area 8 EAC

2002 Spillway Area 6 EAC H

2003 Dam Embankment 6 EAC

2004 Left Abutment Access Road 6 EAC H

2005 Right Abutment Access Road 8 EAC H

2006 Project Office and Overlook 12 EAC

2007 Weedeating 40 HR $ $

2008 Mowing 80 HR $ $

Total Option 2 $

3rd Opt YEAR: 1 APR 25 - 31 MAR 26

3001 Maintenance Area 8 EAC

3002 Spillway Area 6 EAC H

3003 Dam Embankment 6 EAC

3004 Left Abutment Access Road 6 EAC H

3005 Right Abutment Access Road 8 EAC H

3006 Project Office and Overlook 12 EAC

3007 Weedeating 40 HR $ $

3008 Mowing 80 HR $ $

Total Option 3 $

4th Opt YEAR: 1 APR 26 - 31 MAR 27

4001 Maintenance Area 8 EAC

4002 Spillway Area 6 EAC H

4003 Dam Embankment 6 EAC

4004 Left Abutment Access Road 6 EAC H

4005 Right Abutment Access Road 8 EAC H

4006 Project Office and Overlook 12 EAC

4007 Weedeating 40 HR $ $

4008 Mowing 80 HR $ $

Total Option 4 $

Grand Total (Base + All Options) $

Subcontracting Information:

Self-Performing:

Prime Contractor Business Size of Prime contractor Percentage of work to be completed by Prime Contractor

Subcontractor (if applicable):

Name of Subcontractor

Address Percentage to be completed by the Subcontractor

Business size and socioeconomic category

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

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

CHLORIDE CONTROL PROJECT

TRUSCOTT, TEXAS

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 6 Equipment 7 Performance Requirements 8 Contractor Quality Control 9 Deductions for Deficient Work 10 Safety 11 Reporting Defective Facilities 12 Prework Conference 13 Contractor Submittals 14 Billing 15 Changes in Amount of Facilities Serviced 16 Antiterrorism and Operations Security Requirements

EXHIBITS

No. TITLE 1 Performance Requirements Table 2 Quality Assurance Report 3 Quality Control Inspection Log 4 Invoice Format

APPENDICES Appendix Title A Mowing - Performance Based

Facilities Inventory & Mowing Maps

1. SCOPE OF WORK. The work required under this specification provides for the mowing, trimming, and edging of public use areas, the dam embankment, and other project lands at Chloride Control Project.

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 Chloride Control Project.

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

2.7. Quality. Conformance with the contract specification.

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

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

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

3. REFERENCES. Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, current version) is hereby incorporated into this specification. A copy of the manual may be found on-line at https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements- Manual/

4. INITIATION, EXECUTION, AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK.

4.1. PERFORMANCE BASED MOWING.

4.1.1. Initiation and execution of work. This contract is for mowing services for the period 1 April – 30 September. Work shall be performed as required to comply with the performance standards (Performance Requirements Table, Exhibit 1). It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine mowing frequency and perform the mowing without work orders from the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Work will be accepted based on compliance with performance requirements. Refer to Paragraph 7. for inspection criteria and contractor performance evaluation.

4.1.2. Acceptance of work. The Government shall accept work unless the

Contracting Officer notifies the contractor of deficient services.

4.1.2.1. Initial notification of deficiencies may be written or oral;

however, all oral notification shall be confirmed by the Contracting Officer or 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 (SWT Form 982, Exhibit 2).

4.1.2.2. If the Contracting Officer or 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 reperformed the same day. Work performed on less than a daily schedule shall be reperformed not later than the following day. Refer to paragraph 10 for deficient work not reperformed.

4.1.2.3. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and 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 Contracting Officer or the COR shall take necessary action to complete Part V of the QA Report and provide a copy to the contractor and place a copy in the files.

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

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

5.2. Supervision.

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

5.2.2. The contractor shall provide the COR and the Contracting Officer a local or toll-free telephone number at or through which the supervisor can be reached between 8:00 a.m.

and 4:30 p.m. on all days work is being performed. Use of a cellular-type phone is acceptable.

6. EQUIPMENT. The contractor shall furnish equipment necessary to accomplish work required performing the various types of work specified.

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

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

6.2.1. 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 rpm 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 1/4-inch woven wire mesh or expanded metal with openings no greater than one inch. Refer to Section 18 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 Section 18 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. Brush hogs shall not be used on the slopes of

dikes around oxidation ponds.

6.2.2.4. Mowers used on the embankment of the dam

shall have a minimum cutting width of 15 feet. Contractor may use a Riding Wide Area Mower of at least 100 inches of cutting surface in lieu of a 15-foot mower.

6.2.2.5. Mulching mowers shall not be used.

6.2.2.6. Brush hogs shall not be used when mowing

within 10 feet of facilities in improved areas.

6.2.2.7. 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. 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:

CHLORIDE CONTROL PROJECT

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.

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 COR and the Site Manager approves use of other areas.

7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. PRs for work performed under this specification are given in

Exhibit 1. The contractor's performance will be evaluated using these PRs as follows:

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

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

8. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall establish and execute a CQC Program in accordance with clause 52.246-4

“Inspection of Services” to assure that all work required by this specification is completed on schedule and in accordance with the PRs in Exhibit 1.

8.1. The results of all quality control inspections conducted by the contractor shall be entered on the Quality Control Inspection Log (SWT Form 990, Exhibit 3). A copy of completed inspection logs shall be furnished the COR on a weekly basis.

8.2. The Contracting Officer may waive the requirements in subparagraph 8.1. 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 8.1. are determined by the Contracting Officer to once again become required submissions this will be at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. SAFETY.

10.1. Accident Prevention Plan. The contractor shall furnish the COR and the Contracting

Officer a safety plan to implement the general policies and procedures for safe operation and maintenance of the project in accordance with EM 385-1-1. The Accident Prevention Plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:

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

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

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

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

10.1.5. Fire prevention plans.

10.1.6. An Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) 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 analyses, especially at the start of a major job. Initially, the Accident Prevention Plan shall include, but not be limited to, activity hazard analyses for the jobs listed below. However, the contractor shall prepare additional analyses as the need arises and/or the Contracting Officer directs. An Activity Hazard Analysis directed by the Contracting Officer shall be submitted for approval within one (1) week.

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

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

10.1.6.3. Vehicle operation and maintenance.

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

10.3. Personal Clothing and Safety Apparel. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the weather and working conditions. The minimum shall be short-sleeve shirt and long trousers (no sleeveless shirts or tank tops, or shorts). Clothing shall be in good repair.

Personnel will wear additional protective apparel when required by Section 5, EM 385-1-1.

10.4. Accident Reports.

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

10.4.2. The contractor shall investigate all accidents involving contractor or subcontractor employees that result in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incidental to work performed under this specification. The results of investigations shall be reported to the Contracting Officer and the COR immediately, and in writing on ENG Form 3394, Accident Investigation Report, within five (5) workdays following the accident.

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

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

12. PREWORK CONFERENCE. The Contracting Officer or their designated representative shall conduct a Prework Conference with the contractor to discuss the provisions of this specification and the contractor's submittals listed in paragraph 13 below. As a minimum, the officer of the company that signed the contract and the on-site supervisor shall represent the contractor. The Contracting Officer or their designated representative shall establish the location, date, and time of the Prework Conference after consultation with the contractor.

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

13.1. Names of on-site supervisor and their alternate (submit prior to initiation of work and prior to changing designated employees) (subparagraph 5.2.1.). 13.2. Accident Prevention Plan (subparagraph 10.1.).

13.3. Activity Hazard Analysis (subparagraph 10.1.6.)

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

13.5. AT/OPSEC Training form provided prior to initiation of work and prior to any employee entering the facility (paragraph 16)

13.6. E-Verify completed (subparagraph 16.2.)

14. BILLING.

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

14.2. Invoices shall be prepared in the format shown at Exhibit 5.

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

14.4. Invoices and supporting documents shall be delivered or mailed to: 5900 Waurika Dam

Road, Waurika, OK 73573.

15. 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.

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

15.2. A singular change in the amount of project facilities to be serviced is made and the change results in an annual increase or decrease in the cost of work that exceeds $300. The cost of increases or decreases shall be based upon estimates of the contractor's costs for performing the work.

16. 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.

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

16.2. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program

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

EXHIBIT 1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

SERVICE REQUIREMENT PR NO. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

APPENDIX A

Improved areas 1 Smooth cut. 1Height of cut grass does not exceed 1/2 inch from that specified. No uncut vegetation.

Lawn areas 2 Smooth cut. 1Height of cut grass does not exceed 1/2 inch from that specified. No uncut vegetation.

Edging 3 Edge of grass is a uniform vertical cut with no runners extending beyond vertical face.

APPENDIX B

Semi-Improved areas 4 Smooth cut. 1Height of cut grass does not exceed 1 inch from that specified. 2No uncut strips of vegetation.

Embankment area 5 Smooth cut. 1Height of cut grass does not exceed 1 inch from that specified. 2No uncut vegetation.

APPENDICES A & B

Trimming 6 Uniform cut with no scalping of grass. No damage to trees or shrubs.

Clean designated areas after mowing

7 No vegetation or debris left on paved surfaces.

1. Conformance with height requirement shall be determined bymeasuring the height of cut grass on smooth ground.

2. The Contracting Officer will relax this requirement to adegree when the height of grass prior to mowing is excessive when the growth is outside the control of the contractor.

3. The Contracting Officer or the COR shall make the determination of excessive grass height unilaterally.

EXHIBIT 2

QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT

The Quality Assurance Report (SWT Form 982) is provided at SECTION J as Attachment 1.

EXHIBIT 3

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION LOG

The Quality Control Inspection Log (SWT Form 990) is provided at SECTION J as Attachment 2.

EXHIBIT 4

INVOICE FORMAT

BILLING FOR

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

PROJECT: ________________________________ SHEET ___ OF ___

CONTRACTOR: _____________________________ DATE: ___________

ADDRESS: ________________________________ CONTRACT NO: W912BV-____-__-______

BILLING PERIOD: ________ THRU __________

PAYMENT TERMS: ____________________________

(Payment Discount or N/A)

IWO OR

BID ITEM

INVOICE NO: __________

NO. DEDUCTION AMOUNT TOTAL

PAYMENT REQUESTED: ______________

CONTRACTOR (Signature/Date)

APPENDIX A

PERFORMANCE BASED MOWING

1. FACILITIES TO BE SERVICED. Public use areas and Lake Office complex. An inventory of mowing areas bid by the "month" is given in Table A. Dam embankments, saddle dikes, levees, public use areas, lake office complex and other project lands. An inventory of mowing areas bid by the mowing is given in Table B. All mowing maps are attached at SECTION J.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The contractor shall perform the following work as directed.

2.1. Mowing shall be performed in the following areas:

2.1.2. Improved Areas shall be maintained between a minimum height of 2 inches and a maximum height of 6 inches. These areas shall include: campsites and the area within 25 feet of the tables and pullouts.

The limits of most of these areas are shown on the attached maps. In addition, mow the areas described below and around facilities shown on the drawings.

2.1.1.1. 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 15 feet from each edge of the road or parking area or to the tree line, whichever is closer. The limits of mowing at intersections shall be determined by the Contracting Officer or the COR to provide a safe viewing distance for vehicles approaching the intersections.

2.1.1.2. Areas around park and lake entrance signs. Park entrance signs are located beside roads shown on the attached maps. A triangular shaped area shall be mowed around these signs, and trimming around the structures shall be accomplished with “weedeater” type trimmers. This area shall extend from the edge of the roadway to a point 10 feet on the other side of the sign at its widest point. It shall extend 10 feet behind the sign and shall provide a clear view of the front of the sign from vehicles using the adjacent roadway. The COR or the Contracting Officer will determine the length of the area to be mowed in front of these signs.

2.1.1.3. Areas around toilets located outside the limits of improved areas shown on the attached maps shall be mowed for a distance of 10 feet from the back and sides of toilets. The area between the nearby road or parking area and the toilet shall be mowed. In addition, the area between pairs of toilets shall be mowed.

2.2. Lawn areas shall be maintained between a minimum of 2 inches and a maximum height of 6 inches. These areas are around the Lake Office complex. The limits of these areas are shown on the attached maps.

2.3. Trimming.

2.3.1. Every time improved areas are mowed, trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects protruding from the ground, including under guardrails, within the limits of these areas. This includes trimming along railroad ties delineating pullouts, guardrails, lighting posts and piezometers. Trimming around trees shall not be accomplished with “weedeater” type trimmers.

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

2.3.3. The contractor may apply approved herbicides in lieu of trimming.

The Project Manager and the COR must approve use of chemicals. The contractor shall submit a list of proposed products with manufacturers/materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for review.

All herbicides shall be applied by a Texas state certified applicator. Proof of certification shall be provided before application of any herbicides. The contractor shall submit an application report each time herbicides are applied. The COR shall furnish the forms.

2.4. 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 parking lots, paved walkways and pullouts, and table and picnic shelter slabs.

2.5. Flower and Shrub beds. Each time mowing is accomplished in lawn and improved areas, weeds, grass, debris, and litter shall be removed from flower and shrub beds. Beds shall be thoroughly watered. The number and size of flower and shrub beds is as follows:

Location Number Size (SY) Picnic Sites 3 4 (ea) Project Office 1 185 Group Picnic Shelter 1 66

2.6. Tree Trimming. Each time lawn mowing is ordered; trees in and around lawn areas and around the maintenance shop area will be trimmed of excessive growth. Dead limbs shall also be removed. Limbs are to be disposed of in appropriate receptacles.

2.7. Semi-improved areas are undeveloped areas within PUAs, and near the office complex that require occasional mowing. They shall be mowed to a height of 4 inches. The limits of these areas are shown on the attached maps. Areas around oxidation ponds shall be mowed from the edge of the water to a point 10 feet outside of fences or 10 feet from the toe of dikes around the ponds, whichever is greater. The areas shall be mowed once they reach a height of 12 inches.

2.8. Dam Embankment area shall be mowed to a height of 4 inches. The limits of these areas are shown on the attached maps. The area shall be mowed once grass reaches a height of 12 inches but not more often than once every four weeks unless the grass reaches 20 inches in height.

2.9. Levees, dikes, and contiguous ponding areas shall be mowed to a height of 4 inches. The locations of these areas are shown on the attached maps. The limits of mowing of the ponding area and an area adjacent to the lake side toe of the Hulah saddle dike are shown, the limits of mowing on the dike and levee are not shown but are described below. The areas shall be mowed once they reach a height of 12 inches.

2.10. Trimming.

2.10.1. Every time semi-improved areas are mowed, trimming shall be accomplished around all facilities and signs within the limits of these areas.

2.10.2. Every time the embankments and levees are mowed trimming shall be accomplished around piezometers, culvert ends, staff gauges, relief wells, manholes, guard posts, and buildings located on the embankment; along the edge of the embankment riprap; and around guardrail and signposts on both sides of the embankment road.

2.10.3. The contractor may apply approved herbicides in lieu of trimming.

The Project Manager and the COR must approve use of chemicals. The contractor shall submit a list of proposed products with manufacturers/materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for review.

All herbicides shall be applied by a Texas state certified applicator. Proof of certification shall be provided before application of any herbicides. The contractor shall submit an application report each time herbicides are applied. The COR shall furnish the forms.

2.11. Shrubs shall be trimmed to the height of 2 feet 6 inches and maintained in the shape of a box.

3. RESTRICTIONS ON WORKING.

3.1. 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 Contracting Officer disagree about the suitability of conditions for mowing operations, the Contracting Officer will determine whether work shall progress or stop. Areas excluded by these conditions will also be excluded in the inspections.

3.2. Work Periods.

3.2.1. Mowing of PUAs shall not be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, or one workday before Federal holidays.

3.2.2. Work in parks shall be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

3.2.3. Improved and lawn mowing shall be performed 1 April through 30

September.

TABLE A

INVENTORY OF PERFORMANCE BASED MOWING AREAS

IMPROVED LAWN

AREAS AREAS CAMPSITES PLAYGROUNDS TOILETS SHELTERS

LOCATION (AC) (AC) (NO) (NO) (NO) (NO)

Project Office/ Overlook Area 8 Maint. Area 9.12 Spillway Area 32.00

1 1 Totals AC = Acres NO = Number

41.12 8 1 1

TABLE B

SEMI-IMPROVED MOWING AREAS

SEMI-IMPROVED EMBANKMENT

LEVEE/DIKE/

AREAS AREAS PONDING AREAS

LOCATION (AC) (AC) (AC)

Embankment Area 46 Left Abutment 12 Access Road Right Abutment Access Road

TOTALS 30 46

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

Section G - Contract Administration Data

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991)

(a) "Definition. Contracting officer's representative" means an individual designated in accordance with subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

(b) If the Contracting Officer designates a contracting officer's representative (COR), the Contractor will receive a copy of the written designation. It will specify the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

WAGE DETERMINATIONS

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5269 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 19 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/27/2021 Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

If the contract is entered into on or after January 30 2022 or the contract is renewed or extended (e.g. an option is exercised) on or after January 30 2022 Executive Order 14026 generally applies to the contract. The contractor must pay all covered workers at least $15.00 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on that contract in 2022.

If the contract was awarded on or between January 1 2015 and January 29 2022 and the contract is not renewed or extended on or after January 30 2022 Executive Order 13658 generally applies to the contract. The contractor must pay all covered workers at least $11.25 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on that contract in 2022.

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Texas

Area: Texas Counties of Andrews Bailey Borden Briscoe Castro Childress Cochran Collingsworth Cottle Crane Crockett Dallam Dawson Deaf Smith Dickens Donley Fisher Floyd Foard Gaines Garza Glasscock Gray Hale Hall Hansford Hardeman Hartley Haskell Hemphill Hockley Howard Hutchinson Kent King Knox Lamb Lipscomb Loving Mitchell Moore Motley Nolan Ochiltree Parmer Pecos Reagan Reeves Roberts Scurry Shackelford Sherman Stonewall Swisher Terry Throckmorton Upton Ward Wheeler Winkler Yoakum

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.18 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.93 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 17.81 01020 - Administrative Assistant 23.71 01035 - Court Reporter 17.77 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 13.46 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 14.69 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 16.50 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 15.07 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 16.45 01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 23.56 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 14.47 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 14.47 01111 - General Clerk I 12.56 01112 - General Clerk II 16.25 01113 - General Clerk III 16.70 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.21 01141 - Messenger Courier 10.96 01191 - Order Clerk I 16.38 01192 - Order Clerk II 18.06 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 15.37 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 17.32 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 19.16 01270 - Production Control Clerk 17.75 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.76 01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 15.37 01311 - Secretary I 15.37 01312 - Secretary II 17.77 01313 - Secretary III 19.21 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 21.06 01410 - Supply Technician 23.71 01420 - Survey Worker 15.22 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 11.72 01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.83 01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.79 01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.66 01611 - Word Processor I 13.57 01612 - Word Processor II 15.37 01613 - Word Processor III 17.77 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 21.36 05010 - Automotive Electrician 23.02 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 21.56 05070 - Automotive Worker 21.56 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 18.58 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 24.56 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 21.56 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 24.56 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 17.08 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 20.05 05280 - Motor Vehicle…