Attachment_06_-_Area_06_OF-ST_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MOWING AND TRIMMING SERVICES

SECTOR B

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Stockton Lake Project, Missouri

SECTION TITLE

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

C-3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SUPPLIES

C-4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

C-5 SPECIFIC TASKS IN MOWING AREAS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1 "PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY""

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 "AREAS, FREQUENCIES, & ACREAGES"

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 "ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS"

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GENERAL INFORMATION. Sector B•s mowing services are to be accomplished within 4 to 5 days.

The resulting contract shall become effective on date of award (estimated April 1, 2017 or shortly thereafter) and shall remain in effect through 31 March 2018. Effective dates of renewal options, IF

EXERCISED, shall be from 01 April 2018 through 31 March 2019; 0 I April 2019 through 31 March

2020; 01 April 2020 through 31 March 2021; and 01 April 2021 through 31 March 2022 (up to 4 renewal options - for a total of 5 years).

BACKGROUND. Stockton Lake is a flood control reservoir in Missouri, with numerous parks and access areas managed by or leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Park areas at Stockton Lake

Project offer a wide variety of recreation facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, full service marinas, picnic areas, and sand swimming beaches. Many routine maintenance items are contracted to the private sector. Mowing, refuse collection, and facility cleanup are just a few of the activities that are performed by private contractors for the Corps of Engineers at Stockton Lake Project.

Award will be a Firm Fixed Price, Requirements type, performance-based service contract.

SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all manpower, labor, equipment, materials/ supplies, transportation, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use and other designated areas at the Stockton Lake Project, near Stockton, Missouri.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Services also consist of attending annual pre work conferences and meetings as necessary at Stockton Project office, and preparing quality control worksheets and invoices. A map of Stockton Lake can be found on the Internet at:

http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/st/.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall perform services as ordered by the Government.

The maximum duration of the contract is through 31 March 2022, if all options are exercised.

REQUIRED INSURANCE. Inaccordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled "Insurance-Work on a

Government Installation" the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen's Compensation

Employer's Liability

Generai Liabiiity/Budily Injury. . .

Automobile Liability

Coverage complying with applicable State statute**

Minimum $100,000 lvfinirnurn $500,000 per occurrence

Minimum $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence

$ 20,000 property per occurrence

* Reference FAR 28.307-2 Liability, subparagraphs (a), (b}, and (c).

** Missouri Division oflnsurance, telephone #(573) 751-4126

Division of Workers Compensation, telephone #(800) 775-2667

NOTE: Coverage listed above are minimums only. If higher limits of coverage are required by State statute, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage.

http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/st/

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POST-AW ARD ("PRE-WORK") CONFERENCE. After award, but prior t o start o f services , the Project

Office will arrange a Post-Award/Pre-Work conference to be held at the Project. The purpose of the conference is to discuss contract requirements and details of contract performance, in order to develop a mutual understanding of both. A Pre-Work conference will likely be held each year in the spring prior to start of services under any renewal options that may be exercised. In addition, other meetings may be held as necessary. The Government reserves the right to schedule m e e t i n g s w i t h t h e C o n t r a c t o r . Meetings shall be scheduled to take place at the Project Office as necessary to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract specifications, and to arrange a satisfactory operating agreement.

DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE. After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at Stockton Lake Project Office.

PAYMENT. Payment will not be made for services not performed. The Contractor shall provide the

Project Office with an invoice for each task order, after performance of the services ordered, requesting payment for ordered services. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.

Payment shall be made via VISA card upon completion of services, or if the vendor doesn't accept VISA, then payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into the Contractor's banking account as on file with CCR, approximately 30 days after the last day of services received for the billing period, or

30 days after receipt of the invoice, whichever is later.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

C.1.8. l MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENT: It is the intent of the Government that the

Contractor and employees/staff shall personally perform, or provide personal superintendence of the performance of, duties under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a sufficient number of staff/employees to perform the required services. In the event the Contractor is unable to perform contract duties as required, the Government reserves the right to terminate the contract. Refer to FAR clause #52.219-14. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be for employees.

C.1.8.2 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be fully clothed at all times while performing services ordered under the contract. "Fully clothed" shall be deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt {or T-shirt), trousers, and shoes shall be worn at all times: except that this requirement shall not be construed to replace or eliminate the necessity for the wearing of appropriate protective clothing or devices as may be required for the safe performance of services or for the application of various approved chemicals (if any).

The Contractor shall provide own attire. Contractor personnel shall utilize tact, diplomacy, and courtesy at all times during contact with the public and with Government personnel. The

Contracting Officer's Representative reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he/she considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapproval will be given to the Contractor by written notice. Any such decision is final. Any illegal or criminal activity on the part of the Contractor or staff, employees, or other personnel may result in termination of the contract. In order to assure that the required services be performed at an acceptable level, the Contractor shall designate in writing a responsible on site representative of each work crew, who shall serve as a contact for matters involving quality, performance, or nonperformance of required services assigned to that crew. In the absence of a designated on-site representative, or if the designated on-site representative is not present, the Contractor warrants that any and all members of each work crew are qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the Contractor, to insure the required work is performed in strict accordance with the contract specifications. The

Government reserves the right to discuss mowing and trimming matters with any Contractor employee on-site and currently employed by the Contractor.

C.1.8.3 SECURITY R E Q U IR E M E N TS :

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GENERAL. To assist the visiting public in reclaiming lost articles, the

Contractor shall turn in to the Project Office all property left by visitors and found during the performance of duties. The Contractor shall report any instance of vandalism, facilities not operating property, or facilities in need of repair to the Project Office. The Contractor shall open and close gates within the contract boundary areas. The Contractor shall securely lock any gate that is opened by him/her, upon completion of the required work, or upon completion of the workday.

KEYS. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property.

Government-furnished keys may be provided to the Contractor. The

Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued by the Government to the Contractor for Contractor's use are not lost or misplaced, and are not used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer or the COR any occurrences of loss, unauthorized use, or unauthorized duplication of keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required upon written direction of the Contracting Officer, to rekey or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government. The Contractor shall safeguard keys issued to them to perform the services required by this contract. All keys shall be returned to the Government upon request and/or completion of the contract. Failure to return keys can result in withholding of payment.

ACCESS DAM ROADWAY AND PROJECT HIGHWAY BRIDGES. The road across the dam and project highway bridges may be closed from time to time during the life of this contract. The closure of the dam and project highway bridges may continue for several months under certain construction and/or maintenance circumstances. The Contractor shall be prepared to take an alternate route during these times, at no additional cost to the government.

C.1.9 EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN: Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to assure that he or she has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of primary equipment.

C.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL (CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY).

C.1.10.I Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet the needs of the Project. The Quality Control Plan shall document how the

Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor must be maintained and made available to the

Government during contract performance.

C.1.10.2 The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a responsible on-site representative of each work crew who shall serve as a contact for matters involving quality, performance or non-performance of the required work assigned to that crew. The representative shall have the authority to correct non-performance. The Contracting Officer may disapprove any individual whom he considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapproval will begiven to the Contractor by written notice, and the Contracting Officer's decision shall represent a final decision.

C.1.10.3 The Contractor shall furnish to the Stockton Lake Operations Project Manager, a telephone number attended during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. CST) to which calls concerning performance or other contractual matters can be placed.

For the purpose of time and date, a message will be deemed delivered to the

Contractor, at such time as it is delivered to the number provided by the Contractor.

C.1.10.4 As each item of work is completed, the Contractor's representative at the job site shall enter the time that the item of work was completed onto a Contractor's Daily

Worksheet (furnished by the Government). Completed and signed worksheets shall be delivered each day work is performed, as directed by the Contracting Officer's

Representative.

C.1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE (GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY).

C. l .11.l QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN (QAP). A Quality Assurance Plan will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government develops the QAP, and the Project Office administers the plan through Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs).

C.1.11.2 GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE PLAN. The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance under this contract using quality assurance procedures developed by the Government. Typical procedures might include random sampling, checklists and customer complaints. This should not be considered an exhaustive list. A primary objective of Government Quality Assurance will be to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor's quality control system. Refer to Section E for QASP.

C.1.11.3 INSPECTIONS. According to the Inspection of Services clause (52.246-4 Inspection of

Services-Fixed Price), the Government reserves the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract.

The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

C.l .11.4 UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may request the Contractor to perform the services again, where appropriate, in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may (I) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements, and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. NOTE: If the contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the

Government may by contract, or otherwise: (!) perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the government that is directly related to the performance of such service, or

(2) terminate the contract in whole or in part. The Government reserves the right to cause the specified work to be performed by a third party or Government personnel and the cost incurred thereby will be levied against the Contractor.

Any time Government personnel are used because of Contractor1s nonperformance, the cost levied against the Contractor will include all direct costs associated with the performance of the specified work the direct cost to the Government for substitution of the Government personnel removed from their normal duties is computed on an hourly basis at the applicable wage rate.

Government personnel will be used only when time is of the essence and the interests of the

Government would not be served by securing a third party to perform the specified work.

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OTHER CONTRACTS. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which may interfere with the performance of work by another Contractor or Government employee(s).

VOLUNTEERS. Volunteers may be utilized in the parks. Volunteers receive and follow instructions from a Government representative, not the Contractor. The Contractor should not consider any volunteer as his/her employee. Volunteers may staff the Park Attendant booth outside of the Contractor's normal scheduled hours, or may perform other duties, as instructed by Government representative.

CONTRACTOR PETS. The Contractor shall be liable for any damages or injuries caused by their pets.

When outside, pets shall be on a leash at all times.

SMOKING POLICY. Smoking is not allowed in all Government buildings, including shower buildings, vault toilets, etc. Smoking is also not allowed by the Contractor while in direct contact with the public.

FIREARMS AND WEAPONS. The Contractor shall not possess, during the performance of this contract, any item, including firearms that can be used as a weapon. Title 36 regulates firearms on

Federal property.

SAFETY.

C.1.17. I Appropriate measures shall be taken to protect the general public from accidental injury. All services shall be performed in accordance with applicable safety requirements set forth in

Corps of Engineers Manual EM-385-1-1, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual" and supplements thereto (copies are available from the Project Office). ANY EQUIPMENT OR

MATERIALS NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SAFETY MANUAL SHALL BE

REMOVED FROM GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY.

C.1.17.2 Prior to beginning work on this contract the Contractor shall have an approved Accident

Prevention Plan. This plan shall be in accordance with the most recent EM 385-1-1. The plan is intended to be a viable document and enhance the safety of Project staff and visitors. The

Contractor will be expected to take a vital interest in safety, hazard, and educate their employees to work and plan their work safely. Proper driving techniques and defensive driving will be practiced to prevent vehicle accidents and property damage.

C.1.17.3 In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Federal, State, and local regulations and shall take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the Contracting Officer may determine to be reasonable and necessary for the purpose.

C.1.17.4 Contractor vehicles shall be equipped with 4-way flashers and turn signals in operating condition. Flashers shall be activated when vehicles are parked on, or traveling slowly along roadways.

C.1.17.5 Any injury, property damage, equipment malfunction, or safety hazard observed by the

Contractor shall be immediately reported to the Project personnel.

C.1.17.6 Tractors and self-propelled mowers over twenty (20) drawbar horsepower and/or exceeding 1,000 pounds gross weight shall be equipped with an approved rollover-protection system, flashers, turn signals and seatbelts. Seatbelts shall be worn and flashers activated at all times when equipment is in operation. The Contractor's tractors and other slow-moving equipment shall be equipped with the slow-moving vehicle sign. All mowers and trimming equipment shall be equipped and maintained with safety chains, discharge-deflection devices, and/or other approved safety devices in

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C.1.17.7 The Contractor shall take such measures to protect the public and property from foreign materials thrown from rotary mowers and other rotating equipment while operating in public use areas and on public roadways.

C.1.17.8 When operating equipment within 10 feet of paved roadways the ground speed of the equipment shall be reduced to a "safe and reasonable rate'". The final decision of what is "safe and reasonable" shall be that of the COR.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

C.1.18.1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of, and shall comply with, all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, environmental requirements, and instructions. The Contractor shall ensure policies and procedures are established that protect the health and safety of employees and the community to minimize or eliminate the risk of environmental pollution.

C.1.18.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Contractor is responsible for advising his/her employees of all Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling, and is also required to provide to the

COR the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials used by the Contractor in accordance with Federal and State laws and/or regulations.

C.1.18.3 NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS: If the Contractor or employee(s) of the

Contractor spills or releases any substance into the environment, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Stockton Lake Project Environmental Compliance Coordinator in accordance with local procedures, and shall also notify the Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR), or in his or her absence the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental cleanup of the spill or release of such substance.

ORDERING OF SERVICES.

C.1.19.1 Services may be scheduled by the Stockton Lake Project Office verbally Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 p.m., and then followed-up with written (faxed or emailed) confirmation. The Contractor shall commence mowing within 48 consecutive hours after receipt of verbal telephone order, or the date specified in the written schedule confirmation (whichever is later), and shall complete all scheduled services within the time period as ordered. It is expected that if all areas within a sector are scheduled by the Government. Services for ALL areas scheduled shall be completed within 4 to 5 days after commencing. The Government reserves the right to schedule any single item or sub item individually, or any combination of items or sub items. The

Government also reserves the right to designate the starting point (area, item, or sub item to be mowed FIRST) when scheduling.

Minimum guaranteed number of mowing’s is listed within each line item (CLIN) in Section B. It is anticipated that all areas will likely be scheduled for services to be accomplished prior to the

Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays/holiday weekends. Work will not normally be permitted on weekends or holidays, and shall not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. nor continue past 8:00 p.m., unless these restrictions are specifically waived in writing by the Contracting

Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall assure that all work be accomplished within the time frames specified above. Services rendered outside these time periods will not be compensated unless specific written approval has been given by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

Payment will not be made for services not performed for any reason, including but not limited to inclement or wet weather conditions.

C.1.19.2 In the event adverse weather or ground conditions occur after scheduling of services, that would create unsafe working conditions or result in damage to vegetation or turf, the Contractor shall cease operations and contact project personnel. Work affected by adverse conditions shall be stopped, restarted, or rescheduled at a mutually agreed upon time, to the extent possible. Payment will not be made for work not performed as a result of wet weather conditions unless an alternate date for services can be arranged, and services are performed.

C.1.19.3 The Government reserves the right to schedule any single item/sub-item individually, or any combination of items/sub-items, up to and including all items. However, no services shall be scheduled which total less than one full workday. One workday shall be deemed to mean 8 man-hours for the purposes of this specification.

C.2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS. The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word, phrase, or acronym is used in this Performance Work Statement:

Acceptable Level of Performance: The maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per hundred units, or the number of defects in a lot that can be considered satisfactory on the average. The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the Government will reject the specific service.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Fully-Clothed: Deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-shirt), trousers, and shoes shall be worn at all times: except that this requirement shall not be construed to replace or eliminate the necessity for the wearing of appropriate protective clothing or devices as may be required for the application of various chemicals.

Performance-Based Contract: (FAR 2.101) Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component require1nents related to each contract require1nent, the price of each work requiren1ent as a percentage of the associated contract requirement (Fixed Price Contracts), the standard of performance, and the acceptable quality level (AQL) for each work requirement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/ evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

Quality Control (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Assurance (QA): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased goods and services received.

Service Contract: A contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply. A service contract may cover services performed by either professional or nonprofessional personnel whether on an individual or organizational basis. Some of the areas in which service contracts are found include the following:

(a) Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or notification of supplies, systems, or equipment.

(b) Routine recurring maintenance o f real property.

(c) Housekeeping and base services.

(d) Operation of Government-owned equipment facilities, and systems. Shall: Means the imperative.

C.2.l DEFINITIONS OF MOWING AREAS. Mowing areas shall be as designated by the Contracting

Officer's Representative, hence the importance of a site-visit prior to bidding. Aerial photos of areas to be mowed will be provided by Stockton Lake Project Office upon request. The definitions below serve to indicate general mowing areas and boundaries. In addition, the Contractor should refer to the aerial photos of areas. Ultimately and above all else. Mowing and trimming areas shall be as determined by the COR or other designated Government representative. Such determinations shall prevail over definitions, descriptions, photos, drawings, or maps.

East Dike l Back slope of Dam I Warehouse I Downstream Channel Mowing: Mowing and trimming areas as designated by the COR. "East Dike" includes a very wide strip (approximately

200') each side of roadway running along top of the East dike. The area to be mowed along the North side of dike extends from the center of the dike road, down to the toe/bottom of the dike. The area to be mowed along the South side of dike extends from the center of the dike road to the tree line

(approximately 200 ft). Included in this area is the HWY 32 Crabtree Cove Trail Head which consists of an approximately 200 ft square area around the Trail Head parking lot. "Back slope of Dam" includes area to the North side of the East end of dam, including mowing and trimming around the emergency stockpile of riprap that is contained within this area. "Warehouse" includes area around warehouse and its associated storage areas and roadway to the warehouse. "Downstream Channel" includes area along downstream channel (on both sides), and areas around sedimentation monuments (approximately 8) and sign posts

(red signs: 11Danger - water rising rapidly"). Also includes an area which extends 20 ft in all directions around the brick gauge house located approximately 10 200 yards downstream of the Power

Plant. Boundaries of all mowing areas shall be at the discretion of the COR.

Entrance Mowing: Mowing and trimming areas as designated by the COR - Includes Entrances

(very wide areas, as specified by COR) to Hwy 32 at both East and West end of roadway crossing the dam. Includes roadway leading to Power Plant: Includes "toe road" which is located on North side of the darn and extends up to the upper parking lot: The area inside chain link fence and a 1Oft wide strip outside the East fence.

Group Camps Mowing: Mowing and trimming Group Camps and Day Use areas as designated by the COR. Includes Group Camping areas and Group Use areas and roadways within these areas, but does not include roadways leading to these areas (Roadways leading )Q Group Camps and Group Use areas are only mowed under "Roadways Mowings."). "Group Camps Mowing" also includes mowing and trimming of park volunteer, park attendant, and park custodian contractor campsites, and areas around all park buildings (storage buildings, vault toilets, flush toilets, shower buildings), and areas around dump stations.

All these areas are already included in "Parks Mowings" but are also included in "Group Camps

Mowings" so that these areas may be mowed more frequently. For example, if a Parks Mowing is scheduled one week, which includes the Group Camps and Day Use areas, volunteer and contractor campsites, and park buildings, then the next week perhaps only the Group Camps Mowing might be scheduled, then the next week the Parks Mowing might be scheduled again. In this case the Group Camps and Day Use

Areas, volunteer and contractor campsites, and park buildings will have been mowed all three weeks, twice under Parks Mowings, and once under a Group Camps mowing.

Parks Mowing: Mowing and trimming areas as designated by the COR - Includes parks, group camps and group day use areas, picnic areas, areas around beaches, boat ramps, fishing docks, and park shelters and fenced sewage lagoons (refer to C.5.1.1 "Lagoons"). Includes lift stations and the roads thereto (refer to

C.5.1.2 "Lift Stations"). In Orleans Trail, includes irrigation field at lagoon (behind shower building at Marina entrance). Irrigation field shall be mowed to ensure no damage is done to lateral field lines running above the ground, or to sprinkler pipes. Parks Mowing also includes campsites, including public, park volunteer, and park contractor campsites. Includes areas around wells, well houses, electric poles/meters, and an access strip (path) leading to these. Includes areas around all park buildings (toilet & shower buildings), areas around dump stations, and cleared areas where electrical lines have been run for security lighting at boat ramps.W9 l 2DQ- l 2-C-0053

Roadways Mowing: Mowing and trimming areas as designated by the COR - "Roadways Mowing” includes right-of-way areas, park signs, AND areas around specific bridge and highway signs, as designated by the

COR, A s a general guideline, "Roadways" refer to area from the road shoulder to the tree line, or in the absence of a tree line, approximately 10 feet on each side of the road. Usually roadways are from the park all the way to the closest major Highway, including much wider areas at intersections. Mowing at various intersections is of different widths - final definition of areas shall be as determined by the COR. Includes roadways leading to all Group Camp and Group areas. At Hawker Point Park, includes roadway to gravel storage area.

These areas can be rough, steep, and rocky, and may require mowing with tractor-pulled brush hog or batwing style mowers rather than regular riding type lawnmowers. In some instances, these areas maybe too rough for mechanical means, therefore weed eating shall be the preferred means.

"Roadways Mowing" also includes mowing and trimming areas around the following:

• guardrails (refer to 5.2.I)

• traffic counters, including the Blake Street traffic counter

• all Corps park signs

• designated bridge signs and highway signs. Bridge and highway sign areas to be mowed include triangular areas surrounding the following sign(s):

• Hwy 215: 1 bridge sign "Stockton Lake" (west of bridge; State Park mows sign east of bridge)

For the above "Bridge Signs & Hwy Signs" the following is a general guideline for the area to be mowed: A triangular area with one side approximately 50' long along the roadway (IO' behind the sign and 40' in front of the sign); a second side approximately 40' long which extends directly across

(perpendicular) from the roadway, 10' behind the sign; and the third side tapering from the second side back toward the roadway to intersect the first side. Refer to below diagram:

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C.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY & SUPPLIES: The Government shall furnish necessary keys and Contractor "Quality Control" Worksheets for the use of the Contractor.

C.4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS & SERVICES: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, supplies, items, labor, materials, insurance, services, etc. to accomplish the services specified in this PWS.

All equipment must be approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to initial use. Equipment breakdown s h a l l not relieve the Contractor o f the responsibility o f performing the work as specified. The Contractor shall assure that he has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment.

C.4.1 Mowers shall be tractor mounted rotary type, multiple spindle (lawn type), or flail: equipped with adjustable side-mounted skids, capable of producing a smooth even cut, with a cutting height adjustable from 31> to 6 inches. Sickle bar mowers may be used on lagoon inside slope trimming and on ditches inaccessible to other mowers. Roadways Mowings may require tractor-pulled brushhog or batwing style mowers rather than regular riding type lawnmowers. Blades shall be sharpened and/or replaced often enough to assure smooth grass cut. All mowers shall be constructed to distribute grass clipping evenly to prevent clumps or windrows.

C.4.2 Trimming equipment shall consist of power hand mowers, "weed-eaters" (name brand not required) or other similar type power trimmers, weed whips, and other equipment and tools as may be appropriate for the task.

C.5 SPECIFIC TASKS IN MOWING AREAS. All acreages are ESTIMATED. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining exact acreage and conditions affecting performance of work. Many areas consist of slopes, rocky terrain and heavily wooded areas, and may require an extensive amount of trimming and hand mowing where larger mowers cannot maneuver satisfactorily. Trimming shall include the removal of sprouts and heavily weeded growth. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to bidding. The Government s h a l l not be held accountable f o r conditions at the site which were not taken into account by prospective bidders. All mowing and trimming shall be completed in an area prior to moving to another area. Mowing shall be accomplished to within, but not closer than, 24 inches (+/- 6 inches) of the trunk of any tree, bush, or shrub; and to within, but not closer than, 12 inches (+/- 6 inches) of any inanimate objects, such as walls, posts, signs, park equipment, or other such objects. Height of cut and exact limits of mowing and trimming areas shall be as directed by the Contracting Officer or his Representative. The Government reserves the right to designate the starting point (area or items to be mowed first) when ordering services under this contract. Large areas of lagoon banks may require hand trimming due to the steep slope of the lagoon(s). Mowing and trimming operations around buildings and roadsides shall be performed so grass clippings are thrown away from buildings and away from the road whenever possible. If mowing on slopes the contractor shall use equipment that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's angle limitation and shall be operated in a safe manner.

C.5.1 Mowing.

C.5.1.1 LAGOONS (included in Parks mowings): Areas surrounding lagoons shall be mowed two mower passes (approximately 12 feet) on the outside of the lagoon fence and mowed completely between the lagoon fence and the entrance roadway. Areas within lagoon fences shall be mowed and trimmed completely. The elevation of lagoons fluctuates. Inside slopes, including vegetation growing in standing water of the lagoon up to a distance of 5 feet inward from the water's edge, may require cutting and trimming of vegetation by hand, power trimmers, or sickle-bar mowers. Vegetation falling into the water during mowing and trimming operations, as well as any previously existing vegetation (floating up to 5 feet from waters edge), shall be removed by raking, and shall be disposed of as directed by the

Contracting Officer’s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e .

C.5. 1.2.

C.5.1.3

C.5. 1.4

C.5. 1.5

C.5.2 Trimming.

C.5.2.1

C.5.2.2

C.5.2.3

C.5.2.4

C.5.2.5

EAST DIKE/BACK SLOPE OF DAM: In order to prevent rutting on slopes, Mowing operations in these areas shall use a mowing route that shall be alternated to not follow the tracks from the previous mowing.

LIFT STATIONS (included in Parks mowings): Mowing of lift station entrance roads and around all lift stations in each public use area shall be performed with park mowings.

WET CONDITIONS: Mowing operations shall not be performed when the ground is so wet that mowing would cause rutting or would otherwise disturb existing turf; or when grass is so wet it will not cut. Tractors shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the tractor wheels on turns.

MOWERS: All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract shall present a neat, well-cared-for, and evenly mowed appearance, free from ruts or any un-mowed strips or streaks.

AREAS: Trimming is required in all areas. Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lots, curbs, parking lot bumper blocks (both sides}, sidewalks, boulders, playgrounds, beaches, boat ramps and other fixed obstacles. All guardrails, including guardrail across the darn, shall be trimmed to five (5) feet down the slope. In addition, all vegetation in riprap areas surrounding boat ramps and boat ramp parking lots shall be trimmed for a distance of 10 feet outward from boat ramps and boat ramp parking lots.

HEIGHT: Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed simultaneously, or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 48 consecutive hours after mowing.

CLIPPING REMOVAL: Immediately following trimming, the Contractor shall remove grass clippings or debris deposited as a result of mowing and trimming operations from all sidewalks, entrances into buildings, and building interiors. If trimming is not completed in the same day as the mowing, the Contractor shall remove grass clippings or debris deposited as a result of mowing operations from all sidewalks, entrances into buildings, and building interiors. Grass clippings and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, etc. overnight, even if the trimming operations are not completed.

DEAD/SPRAYED VEGETATION: Occasionally camp pads, playgrounds, hydrant enclosures, and dumpster enclosures are sprayed for vegetation control. The Contractor shall trim all dead vegetation and any grass and/or weeds growing along or within graveled camp pads, playgrounds, graveled hydrant enclosures and/or dumpster enclosures areas.

TREES/SHRUBS: Extreme care shall be exercised when mowing and trimming around trees, bushes, shrubs, buildings, and other objects to insure that equipment does not come in contact with the object. Trees or other objects shall NOT be bumped or scraped by equipment.

Trimming will not be required closer than two (2) inches around trunks of trees, bushes, or shrubs. However, trimming around buildings and inanimate objects shall be accomplished to the last blade of grass. Moveable objects shall be moved and the area around and under such objects shall be mowed and/or trimmed. Immediately following mowing/trimming, such objects shall be returned to their original position. All costs of repair or replacement in size, kind and type resulting from damage by the Contractor's equipment shall be borne by the

Contractor. Repair or replacement shall occur within 30 calendar days of noticed damage.

C.5.2.6

WATERLINE: The Contractor shall mow and trim to the water's edge in the vicinity of campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, boat ramps, courtesy docks, and fishing docks.

Trimming in shoreline areas shall include the removal of sprouts and heavily weeded growth, and may include mowing and trimming around and over rocks, dead trees and branches, and other debris.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #I

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Section

(Para.)

Contract

Requirement

Performance Standard Lot

Desc.

ALP

Method of

Surveillance

C.5.1 Mowing Area presents even appearance of uniform height; turf not rutted

Acre 4% Random Sample

& Inspection

C.5.2 Trimming Grass and weeds are trimmed around fixed objects at the same time as mowing and to the same height standard. Fixed objects not damaged

Linear feet or

# fixed objects

4% Random Sample

& Inspection

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

Sector B Mowing

Areas, Frequencies, and Acreages

AREAS

HAWKER POINT

ESTIMATED

ACREAGE

MINIMUM # OF MAXIMUM # OF

MOWINGS MOWINGS

Parks Mowing

Roadways Mowing

ORLEANS TRAIL

20 acres 16 acres

8 mowings

8 mowings

12 mowings

12 mowings

Parks Mowing 29 acres 8 mowings 12 mowings

Roadways Mowing 27 acres 8 mowings 12 mowings

GROUP CAMPS/GROUP DAY USE AREAS (these are included in Parks Mowings but may also be ordered separately so that these areas are mowed between Park Mowings as well)

Orleans Trail G.C. 3 acres

Stockton Group Use Area 3 acres

8 mowings

8 mowings

12 mowings

E DIKE I BACKSLOPE I WHSE I CHANNEL 35 Y, acres 4 mowings 8 mowings

STOCKTON AREA

Parks Mowing

Roadways Mowing

19 acres

5 acres

8 mowings

8 mowings

12 mowings

ENTRANCES 16 acres 8 mowings 12 mowings

Acreages shown are estimated. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all acreage and conditions affecting the performance of the work prior to bidding.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3

Activity Hazard Ana lysis (AHA)

Activity:

Mowing and

Trimming

Services

Analyzed by:

Date:

PRINCIPAL

STEPS

POTENTIAL

HAZARDS

RECOMMENDED CONTROLS

Identify the principal steps involved and the sequence of work activities.

Analyze each principal step for potential hazards

Develop specific controls for each potential hazard.

I. Mowing Equipment hauling and loading/unloading.

I. Trailer safety chains will be properly placed on towing vehicle when transporting equipment.

2. Assure equipment trailer is level and truck and trailer brakes arc set.

3. Check for overhead clearances (power lines, tree limbs, etc.).

4. Check for objects or obstacles behind equipment before backing.

5. Trailer bed and ramps shall be clean of oil, gravel, dirt, or materials that could become slippery or cause the equipment being unloaded to lose traction.

6. Equipment will be lined up with trailer so it can be loaded with a minimum amount of adjustment when on the ramp or trailer.

Getting on/off equipment.

I. Prevent injuries from slipping by maintaining 3-point contact with grab handles and steps.

2. Never jump from equipment.

3. Keep steps and decks free of mud, oil, and grease.

2. Mowing and

Trimming

Inspection of equipment.

I . All equipment will be inspected by COE prior to start of work each year. The contractor will routinely inspect equipment.

Any equipment with deficiencies will be placed out of service until the deficiencv(s) are corrected.

Fueling of equipment. I. Equipment shall not be allowed to run during refueling.

2. An operable fire extinguisher shall be available during refueling.

Operation of equipment. 1. Proper clothing shall be worn at all times.

2. Seat belts shall be secured at all times.

3. No passengers will be allowed on equipment while in operation.

4. Brakes shall be applied when equipment is stopped.

5. Safety guards will remain installed and properly used.

6. Equipment will not be left unattended while engine is operating.

7. Personnel will not approach any equipment until power take off

(PTO) shaft has come to a complete stop.

8. Exit or entrance to vehicles is prohibited while equipment is in motion.

9. Mowers and tractors will be operated to keep a safe distance from electrical outlet boxes, conduit, water faucets, sion or gate posts, and other obstacles.

10. Equipment will be operated in a safe manner and under control at all times.

Terrain I. Prior to mowing, all slopes will be thoroughly inspected for washes, potholes, or other surface irregularities that could cause a mower to overturn or trimmer to loose footing.

2. Operators will be particularly watchful of soft areas or areas that mav be undercut.

3. Trim tall grass. Trinuner injury to legs and feet.

Injury from flying debris.

I. Operator shall follow manufacturer's operating instructions and shall carefully inspect trimmer prior to use.

2. Operator shall wear eye protection

3. Operator shall wear steel toe boots.

4. Operator shall wear gloves.

4. Cut or pull all vines and brush from fence.

Hand injury.

Insect/snake bite.

Toxic Plants

I. Operator shall wear gloves at all times.

2. Operator shall exercise caution and beware of potential sharp edges.

3. An inspection of area should be conducted before working to insure no snake's poisonous insects are present.

4. Operator shall wear clothing and gloves to protect against toxic olants.

5. Driving on the

Project

Traffic I. Hazard warning lights on all mechanized equipment will be in operation while mowing, transporting, or when equipment is parked along the roadside.

2. Slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblems will be installed on every tractor used alongside or transported on any roadway.

3. Extreme caution will be observed to prevent accidents when driving equipment onto access roads from connecting roads or mowing areas.

4. Always follow the rules of the road.

5. Beware of the public in the area at all times. Consider road and weather conditions.

6. Weather

Conditions

Exposure to severe hot and/or sunny weather conditions.

I. Protect skin with proper clothing and sun screen.

2. Drink plenty of fluids.

WD 15-2311 (Rev.-3) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/03/2017

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.: 2015-2311

Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 3

Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 12/30/2016

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.20 for calendar year 2017 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract

Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.20 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

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

State: Missouri

Area: Missouri Counties of Barry, Barton, Butler, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Dunklin, Greene, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Lawrence, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Polk, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Wayne, Webster, Wright

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 12.21

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 13.71

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 15.33

01020 - Administrative Assistant 17.39

01035 - Court Reporter 13.70

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 10.72

01052 - Data Entry Operator II 11.70

01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 13.70

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 11.35

01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 11.35

01111 - General Clerk I 10.87

01112 - General Clerk II 11.86

01113 - General Clerk III 13.87

01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 15.00

01141 - Messenger Courier 10.41

01191 - Order Clerk I 10.72

01192 - Order Clerk II 12.17

01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 12.67

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 14.17

01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 17.38

01270 - Production Control Clerk 16.57

01290 - Rental Clerk 12.62

01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 12.02

01311 - Secretary I 12.02

01312 - Secretary II 13.45

01313 - Secretary III 15.00

01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 12.52

01410 - Supply Technician 17.39

01420 - Survey Worker 13.59

01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 10.49

01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.95

01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.86

01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.72

01611 - Word Processor I 11.09

01612 - Word Processor II 12.45

01613 - Word Processor III 14.10

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations

05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 22.23

05010 - Automotive Electrician 16.87

05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 15.76

05070 - Automotive Worker 15.76

05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 14.19

05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 17.31

05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 15.76

05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 17.31

05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 13.33

05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 15.36

05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 15.76

05310 - Painter, Automotive 16.62

05340 -…