Rathbun_Lake_-_W912DQ-15-C-1077_Old_Contract.pdf

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(No Collect Calls)

W912DQ-15-R-1024 16-Mar-2015

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

816-389-2041

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 07 Apr 2015

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(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

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

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.715-235-1121

W912DQ9. ISSUED BY

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

W912DQ-15-C-1077 17-Apr-2015

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

RICHARD A MATHENA

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

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

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

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

W58XUW50716261

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

DAVID M BEST / CONTRACTING OFFICER

See Schedule $23,355.92

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: SEE SCHEDULE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE 1K2Z5 FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

FEDERAL BLDG, CT-C

601 E 12TH ST RM 647

KANSAS CITY MO 64106-2896

4 CONTROL INC

MARION SHAMBEAU

E6505 690TH AVE

MENOMONIE WI 54751-5513

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

USACE KC FINANCE CNTR 5722 INTEGRITY

MILLINGTON TN 38054-5005

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 964145

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE

SEE ITEM 9

15. DELIVER TO CODE 966103 16. ADMINISTERED BY

Net 30 Days

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

PHILIP H. BROWN

RATHBUN PROJECT OFFICE 20112 HWY J5T

CENTERVILLE IA 52544-8308

816-389-2029/2030FAX:

TEL: 816-389-3812 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

$7,500,000

NAICS:

561730

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

X

EMAIL: david.m.best@usace.army.mil

816-389-3404TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

22-Apr-2015

SEE SCHEDULE

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

24.22.21.19.

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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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

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912DQ-15-C-1077

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 $0.00

Year 1 Camp Pads and Food Plots

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Camp Pad Vegetative Control as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance Year one April 17, 2015 thru March 31, 2016

FOB: Destination

NET AMT $0.00

0001AA 1 Job $6,677.04 $6,677.04

Camp Pad line of accounting

FFP

This is an informational subclin for the line of accounting only

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W58XUW50716261

NET AMT $6,677.04

ACRN AA

CIN: W58XUW507162610001

$6,677.04

0001AB 1 Job $3,846.22 $3,846.22

Food Plot application

FFP

This is an informational subclin for line of accounting period

NET AMT $3,846.22

ACRN AB

CIN: W58XUW507162610002

$3,846.22

0002 1 Job $8,767.00 $8,767.00

Year 1 - Dam area and associate areas

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Total Vegetation Control Areas as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 17 April 2015 through 31 March 2016.

NET AMT $8,767.00

ACRN AC

CIN: W58XUW507162610003

$8,767.00

0003 1 Job $3,262.26 $3,262.26

Public Use Areas Year 1

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Vegetation Management Services in Public Use Areas as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 17 April 2015 through 31 March 2016.

NET AMT $3,262.26

CIN: W58XUW507162610004

$3,262.26

0004 $0.00

Lagoon and spot treatments Year 1

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, material, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Lagoon and Spot Treatments as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement

0004AA 1 Job $241.52 $241.52

Lagoon Cells Year 1

FFP

informational subclin for accounting purposes only

NET AMT $241.52

CIN: W58XUW507162610005

$241.52

0004AB 1 Job $561.88 $561.88

FRM Spot Treatment Year 1

FFP

Informational subclin for accounting

NET AMT $561.88

ACRN AC

CIN: W58XUW507162610006

$561.88

0005 $0.00

OPTION Option Yr 2 Camp Pads and Food Plots

FFP

FFP Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilites, travel and equipment necessary to perform Camp Pad Vegetative Control as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 1 April 2016 through 15 September 2016. First Spraying shall occur the week of 1 April 2016

0005AA 1 Job $6,834.89 $6,834.89

OPTION Option Yr 2 Camp Pad line of accounting

FFP

THis is an informational subclin for the line of accounting only

NET AMT $6,834.89

0005AB 1 Job $4,004.06 $4,004.06

OPTION Option Yr 2Food Plot application

FFP

This is an informational subclin for line of accounting period

NET AMT $4,004.06

0006 1 Job $9,030.00 $9,030.00

OPTION Option Yr 2- Dam area and associate area

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Vegetation Control Areas as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 1 April 2016 through 15 September 2016.

NET AMT $9,030.00

0007 1 Job $3,360.13 $3,360.13

OPTION Option Yr 2 Public Use Areas

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Vegetation Management Services in Public period shall be 1 April 2016 through 15 September 2016.

NET AMT $3,360.13

0008 $0.00

OPTION Option Yr 2 Lagoon and Spot treatment

FFP

FFP Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, material, supplies, facilities,travel, and equipment necessary to perform Lagoon and Spot Treatment as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 1 April 2016 through 15 September 2016

0008AA 1 Job $253.62 $253.62

OPTION Option Yr 2 Lagoon Cells

FFP

informational subclin for accounting purposes only

NET AMT $253.62

0008AB 1 Job $573.88 $573.88

OPTION Option Yr 2 FRM Spot Treatment

FFP

Informational subclin for accounting purposes only

NET AMT $573.88

0009 $0.00

OPTION Option Yr 3 Camp Pads and Food Plots

FFP

FFP Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilites, travel and equipment necessary to perform Camp Pad Vegetative Control as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 1 April 2017 through 15 September 2017. First Spraying shall occur the week of 1 April 2017

0009AA 1 Job $6,997.47 $6,997.47

OPTION Option Yr 3 Camp Pad line of accounting

FFP

NET AMT $6,997.47

0009AB 1 Job $4,166.65 $4,166.65

OPTION Option Yr 3 Food Plot application

FFP

NET AMT $4,166.65

0010 1 Job $9,300.90 $9,300.90

OPTION Option Yr 3 Dam area and associate area

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Vegetation Control Areas as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 1 April 2017 through 15 September 2017.

NET AMT $9,300.90

0011 1 Job $3,460.93 $3,460.93

OPTION Option Yr 3 Public Use Areas

FFP

FFP

Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, facilities, travel, and equipment necessary to perform Vegetation Management Services in Public period shall be 1 April 2017 through 15 September 2017.

NET AMT $3,460.93

0012 $0.00

OPTION Option Yr 3 Lagoon and Spot treatment

FFP

FFP Services inclusive of all supervision, labor, material, supplies, facilities,travel, and equipment necessary to perform Lagoon and Spot Treatment as noted on the attached Performance Work Statement. The service period shall be 1 April 2017 through 15 September 2017

0012AA 1 Job $265.98 $265.98

OPTION Option Yr 2 Lagoon Cells

FFP

NET AMT $265.98

0012AB 1 Job $586.35 $586.35

OPTION Option Yr 3 FRM Spot Treatment

FFP

NET AMT $586.35

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement for

RATHBUN LAKE PROJECT HERBICIDE

CHEMICAL AND APPLICATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide herbicide chemicals, application services, and all required supporting services per this contract at the Rathbun Lake Project, Iowa for the service period of 1 April 2015 through 31 March 2016 and the option years, if exercised by the Government. The Contractor is required to purchase and apply herbicide in accordance with these contract documents for weed control at camping pads; at the food plot acreages; at the rock and aggregate areas associated with the dam; at rock protected areas and aggregate surfaced areas within public use areas, trails, parking areas, and general areas; miscellaneous spot and complete treatment areas as designated; at designated sewage lagoon cells; and in general, as identified with these contract documents. The Contractor shall be required to use only chemicals and equipment appropriate for the intended purpose in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, in accordance with this contract, and as approved by the Government. The Contractor shall be aware and address the specifics of this contract, the various types of terrain, and the access limitations for the required coverage areas when selecting chemicals and equipment. The awarded contract shall have a one year duration from the date of award (estimated to be 1 April 2015 through 31 March 2016). The two one-year renewal options, if exercised, are estimated to be 1 April 2016 through 31 March 2017, and 1 April 2017 through 31 March 2018.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.2.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): A document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. The document may contain sampling, evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

1.2.3 Quality Control (QC): Contractor requirement and process to ensure the goods and services meet the contract requirements.

1.2.4 Quality Assurance (QA): Government process verifying the goods and services meet the contract requirements.

1.2.5 Acceptable Level of Performance: The metric required for the specified goods and services compliance with the contract.

1.2.6 Pre-emergence Herbicide: Pre-emergence herbicides are defined for application prior to weed seedlings emergence through the soil surface and for the purpose of eliminating the weeds prior to emergence.

1.2.7 Post-emergence Herbicide: Post-emergence herbicides are defined for application after the crop (at applicable locations) or weed seedlings have emerged through the soil surface.

1.2.8 Non-Selective Herbicide: Non-selective herbicides are defined for application to eliminate both broadleaf and grass weeds.

1.2.9 Burndown Herbicide: Burndown herbicide is a full spectrum herbicide that eliminates broadleaf and grass weeds and woody vegetation and in effect eliminating all growth within a coverage area.

1.2.10 Complete Coverage: Complete coverage is herbicide chemicals application over the entire defined coverage area regardless if there is plant or woody vegetation growth.

1.2.11 Spot Coverage: Spot coverage is herbicide chemical application to targeted plant and woody vegetation.

1.2.12 Herbicide/Chemical/Pesticide: The terms herbicide, chemical, and pesticide will be used interchangeably or in some instances in combination throughout the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 General

The Contractor shall provide to the Government all submittals as required per this contract.

Required submittals within the following paragraphs are the minimum. When warranted by need to ensure the satisfactory performance of this contract, the Government may require additional submittals.

1.3.2 Plan of Operations

The Contractor shall submit a plan(s) of operations. The plan of operations may be all inclusive or may be multiple submittals by activity or by a group of activities. The plan shall be submitted a week in advance of the scheduled application. If the Government has comments, the Contractor shall meet with the Government prior to chemical application to resolve the comments. The plan of operations shall address, as a minimum, personnel qualifications, personnel protective equipment and attire, protection of the public, traffic control, required coordination with other agencies and businesses, an understanding of the terrain, access to spray areas, selection of chemicals, control of broadleaf and grass weeds and woody vegetation, compliance with chemical manufacturer’s directions, mixing and application rates, and warnings, protection of features from staining that are not intended for chemicals, protection of sod not intended to be sprayed, selection of equipment, minimizing traffic over the coverage area, and site and weather conditions pertinent to the chemical spray operations. Supporting documentation shall be included as part of the plan of operations that demonstrates compliance with this contract.

1.3.3 Contractor Proposed Chemicals

The Contractor shall submit proposed chemicals for each application. The submittal may be all inclusive or may be multiple submittals by activity or group of activities. The submittal shall be submitted a week in advance of the scheduled application. If the Government has comments, the Contractor shall meet with the Government prior to chemical application to resolve the comments. The submittal shall include, as a minimum, the activity, the proposed chemical for that activity, the chemical’s minimal performance per the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s chemical specifics that demonstrate meeting the contract requirements, and the application requirements.

1.3.4 Insurance

Prior to performing on-site work, the Contractor shall submit to the Government proof of insurance per the contract requirements. The proof of insurance shall be submitted at least 3 business days prior to performing onsite work. Proof of insurance shall be in the form of a copy of the signed insurance policy or a binder issued by the insurer.

1.3.5 Licensing

A copy of the Contractor’s commercial pesticide license and each applicator’s certification as a commercial pesticide applicator shall be submitted to the Government prior to the start of on-site work.

1.3.6 Chemical Labels

A copy of the label for each chemical being used as part of this contract shall be submitted to the

Government at least 3 business days prior to the start of on-site work.

1.3.7 Unacceptable Chemicals

Contractor signed documentation shall be submitted to the Government at least 3 business days prior to the start of on-site work stating Atrazine, Prometon, and Paraquat dichloride chemicals will not be used for the work identified within this contract. In addition, the signed documentation shall state only those chemicals approved by the Government will be used for the work identified within this contract.

1.3.8 OSHA Compliance

Contractor documentation shall be submitted to the Government at least 3 business days prior to the start of on-site work demonstrating compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 as follows:

(a) A hazardous material inventory of all materials used on the contract.

(b) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials listed in the inventory.

(c) Identified process for ensuring all containers are properly labeled.

1.3.9 Work Schedules

Proposed work schedules shall be submitted to the Government as required by this contract for each activity.

1.3.10 Quality Control Plan

The plan shall be submitted to the Government as required by this contract.

1.4 Insurance

In accordance with FAR 52.228-5, the Contractor shall furnish proof of the required insurance.

APPLICABLE INSURANCE SCHEDULE

TYPE AMOUNT

Worker’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State Statute

Employer’s Liability Minimum amount of $100,000

Commercial General Liability Minimum amounts of $300,000 per occurrence

Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $10,000 per accident for property damage

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

Information regarding State requirements may be obtained by contacting: IOWA – Iowa

Insurance Division (515‐281‐5705)

1.5 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 General

In accordance with FAR 52.236-13(c), the Contractor shall comply with EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual (30 November 2014). The document is accessible at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM _385‐1‐1.pdf

1.5.2 Compliance

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.

1.5.3 Protective Equipment and Attire

Contractor personnel shall use personal protective equipment and attire when required by regulation, by the chemical, or by the equipment type.

1.5.4 Chemical Preparation

Unless otherwise approved by the Government, mixing of chemicals shall be done at the work site. Filling tanks shall require the use of anti-siphoning devices.

1.5.5 Reporting

In the event of injury, property damage, equipment malfunction, or the observance of non-safe incidents, the Contractor shall immediately report the incidence to the Government.

1.6 PERSONNEL

1.6.1 Attire

All contractor personnel shall be fully clothed at all times while performing the contract services. A shirt, full length trousers, and shoes or boots shall be worn at all times. Clothing shall be kept clean and neat in appearance.

1.6.2 Interaction

Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy shall be exercised at all times.

1.6.3 Assigned Contact

In order to assure that the required services are performed in a professional manner and compliant with the contract, the Contractor shall designate in writing a contact from each crew responsible for ensuring and responding to work quality and performance. The assigned contact shall be qualified and have full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the Contractor as necessary to insure compliance with the work of this contract. The Contractor shall furnish the name, address, and telephone to the Government prior to beginning onsite work.

1.7 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

1.7.1 Water Source

The Government will provide a source of water acceptable for mixing as required with the approved chemicals. The location of the water source is within the Rathbun Lake Project Administration compound and is a secure facility. Access to the water source will be during regular workdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

1.7.2 Barricades

The Government will provide, setup, and remove barricades at the locations of access to the areas of the camping pads and the outlet works channel.

1.8 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

1.8.1 General

The Contractor shall provide all herbicide chemicals, application services, and all required supporting services per this contract.

1.8.2 Signage

As required by this contract, industry practices, or regulation, the Contractor shall provide signs posting treated areas.

1.9 LEGAL COMPLIANCE

1.9.1 General

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, including, but not limited to, OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

1.9.2 Specific

The Contractor’s applicators must have a Commercial Pesticide License and be Certified in categories 1A ( ag weed), 3T or 3OT (turf), and 6 (right-of-way).

1.10 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall contact the Government to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet for the purpose of discussing and developing a mutual understanding of the requirements and details of the work.

1.11 DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

1.11.1 Correspondence

After award, all documents and related correspondence must be addressed to the Government— Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.11.2 Pesticide Reporting

The Contractor (or authorized representative) shall submit copies of all "Pesticide Application Record" sheets to the Government within two days after application of herbicides. Payment shall not be processed until receipt by the Government of the application sheets.

1.12 DAILY MEETINGS

Unless otherwise directed by the Government, the Contractor or representative shall meet with the authorized representative of the Government at the Project Office at the beginning of each day at a mutually agreed upon time to coordinate work planned for that day and schedule in compliance with the specifications and to arrange a satisfactory operating agreement.

1.13 QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.13.1 Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall submit and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available for the duration of the contract.

1.13.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

A QASP will be used during the performance of services to ensure that the services provided conform to contract requirements. A QASP template is provided with this solicitation. The Government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract. The Government shall perform inspections in a manner that shall not unduly delay the work.

1.13.3 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

The Government will use the following standards to determine Contractor performance and shall compare Contractor performance to the Acceptable Level of Performance:

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PWS

Section (Para)

Contract Performance Requirement

Standard

ALP (Acceptable Level of Performance)

Method of Surveillance

All

Coordination

In accordance with the contract requirements.

Coordination of work with the Project office as required. 100%

100% Inspection

1.5

Safety requirements.

Chooses appropriate chemical, personal protective equipment, and application method. 100%

Periodic Inspection

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PWS

Section (Para)

Contract

Requirement

Standard

ALP (Acceptable Level of Performance)

Method of Surveillance

All

Vegetation Control requirements.

As required by the contract.

100% inspection

1.13.4 Methods of Surveillance

The Government will provide quality assurance inspections of the application records, the contractor’s quality control plan, chemicals used, chemical labels, and equipment used to determine effectiveness of the contractor’s quality control plan.

1.13.5 Unsatisfactory Performance

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4, in the event of unsatisfactory performance of specified work, the Contractor may be directed to re-perform the areas of unsatisfactory services at no additional cost to the Government. Satisfactory services shall be determined by the acceptable level of performance designated with each item. Failure of the Contractor to perform the work as specified, or to re-perform work as directed, may result in withholding of payment for the portion(s) of the work not accomplished.

1.13.6 Sample

The Contractor shall, upon Government request, provide a one-pint sample of the chemical being applied, for testing of concentration and chemical analysis. Samples shall be obtained onsite, from the Contractor's sprayer tank or spray nozzle.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

Unless otherwise noted, the Contractor shall provide all materials, chemicals, and other items as necessary to comply with the requirements of this contract.

2.2 PROHIBITTED CHEMICALS

The Contractor shall not bring on site and shall not use Atrazine, Prometon, and Paraquat dichloride for the required services of this contract. The Contractor shall not bring on site and shall not use Government unapproved chemicals.

2.3 FOOD PLOTS HERBICIDE CHEMICALS

Acceptable herbicide chemicals for the food plots initial application shall be limited to mixtures of Dual II Magnum, Roundup, and the ester form of 2-4D or an approved equivalent herbicide or herbicide mixture. The second application shall be limited to Roundup or an approved equivalent herbicide or herbicide mixture.

2.4 HERBICIDE CHEMICALS

Government approval is required for herbicide chemicals proposed by the Contractor for the services of this contract. Contractor shall supply and apply only Government approved herbicide chemicals. For each activity the Contractor shall submit the Contractor proposed herbicide chemicals and all supporting documentation to be subject to Government review and approval or rejection.

2.5 WATER FOR MIXING WITH CHEMICALS

Only potable water shall be used for mixing with the chemicals. The Government provided source of water is acceptable for the services within this contract. The Contractor may propose alternate sources and are subject to approval by the Government.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Plan Views

Attached plan views include an overall project map as well as select plan sheets identifying features subject to herbicide application. Red lines and outlines on the plan sheets indicate application coverage areas. Not all features listed and described within this contract are included on the plan sheets.

3.1.2 General Work Requirements

The contractor shall complete all work and apply all chemicals in a manner that does not cause general damage and protects all non-targeted areas and species from damage. The contractor shall be liable for all damage resulting from the misuse and application of chemicals not in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, the manufacturer’s instructions, and the requirements of this contract.

3.1.2 Coverage Areas

Identified area or length amounts subject to herbicide chemicals application are approximate and within a reasonable plus or minus of the stated amounts. The Contractor may perform field determinations of actual areas prior to chemical application. If there is a significant difference between the stated area and the field determined area, the area will either be adjusted in the field or a cost adjustment will be applied to the contract. The field method of determining the coverage area shall be approved by the Government prior to completing the field measurement.

3.1.3 Scheduling

Unless otherwise approved by the Government, chemical application shall be scheduled within the calendar limits identified within this contract. The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, schedule, and complete the chemical application at the earliest period within the calendar limits whereas the weather and site conditions are favorable for chemical application. This is necessary to avoid scheduled work towards the tail end of the available period not being completed because of unfavorable weather or unfavorable site conditions. Services rendered outside the specified calendar limits shall not be compensated unless specifically approved in writing by the Government. Unless otherwise noted, herbicide application services shall be performed during the daylight hours between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The Contractor shall submit the proposed schedules or changes to the schedule to the Government in advance of the work and as required by this contract.

3.1.4 Field Objects

The Contractor shall be responsible for removing and returning the original locations, without damage, all removable objects within the coverage area, such as picnic tables, necessary to facilitate herbicide chemical application.

3.1.5 Performance Requirements

Application performance requirements generally shall be as identified by the chemical manufacturer. In the absence of the performance requirements provided by the chemical manufacturer, an acceptable level of performance shall be 95% kill of all intended broadleaf and grass weeds and woody vegetation within each coverage area. Regardless of the manufacturer’s performance requirements, spot coverage shall be 100% kill of all intended broadleaf and grass weeds and woody vegetation unless otherwise approved by the Government.

3.1.6 Equipment

Equipment problems shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to assure applicable, sufficient, and reliable equipment and as necessary, sufficient alternative sources of equipment to be fully compliant and perform the services of this contract.

3.1.7 Weather and Site Conditions

In the event weather conditions interrupt performance of scheduled services, the services shall be resumed as soon as conditions permit, and work completed within the allotted timeframe(s) (as adjusted for weather delay).

3.2 CAMPING PADS

3.2.1 General

The aggregate surfacing at each of the 390 camping pads located within the Buck Creek Park, Bridge View Park, Island View Park, Island View Park (Group Camp), and the Prairie Ridge Park shall be subject to a single complete coverage of herbicide chemicals application. The camping pads are identified on five of the attached plan view sheets. Each camping pad is identified with a letter and number combination, such as, “A1”, or a circle with letter designation, such as, “IV Grp”. Prior to herbicide chemical application, the Contractor shall participate with the Government in a site visit to identify each of the camping pads.

3.2.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall schedule herbicide application for the camping pads between April 15th or the contract award date whichever is later and April 30th. The schedule shall be coordinated with the Government and shall allow a minimum of two business days advance notice to allow the Government to direct the public to leave the area and erect barricades. Schedule changes shall require at least two business days advance notice to the Government.

3.2.3 Signage

The Iowa Pesticide Act requires that urban areas treated with pesticides be posted with signs for 24 hours following application or longer if label reentry times exceed 24 hours. The Contractor shall sign the treated camping pads in the same manner.

3.2.4 Herbicide Chemicals

The Contractor shall use herbicide chemicals applicable to this application. The herbicide chemicals shall be selected to provide for pre-emergence and post-emergence non-selective complete burndown herbicide. The Contractor is required to apply a single complete coverage at each camping pad.

3.2.5 Performance

The minimal performance standards shall be per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be included as part of the proposed herbicide chemical submittal.

3.3 FOOD PLOT ACREAGES

3.3.1 General

The 30 acres of food plots shall be subject to an initial single complete coverage of herbicide chemicals application. Fifteen of the 30 acres of food plots shall be subject to a follow-up single complete coverage of herbicide chemicals application. The food plot locations are identified on the attached plan sheet. The Government will identify the coverage limits in the field. Prior to each herbicide chemical application, the Contractor shall participate with the Government in a site visit to identify each of the food plot locations and limits. No individual flood plot will be less than 1 acre for each of the herbicide applications.

3.3.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall schedule the first herbicide chemical application between May 1st and May 15th. The schedule shall be coordinated with the Government at least two weeks in advance of the first herbicide application to allow the Government to mow the 30 acres in advance of the initial herbicide application. The Government will notify the Contractor at least two weeks in advance of the first day allowed for the second herbicide application. Once notified by the Government, the Contractor will have a two week time period to coordinate the second herbicide application schedule with the Government. The second herbicide chemical application shall be scheduled to occur within a two week time period beginning with the first day allowed by the Government to apply the second application.

3.3.3 Herbicide Chemicals

The Contractor shall use herbicide chemicals applicable to this application. Acceptable herbicide chemicals for the food plots initial application shall be limited to mixtures of Dual II Magnum, Roundup, and the ester form of 2-4D or an approved equivalent herbicide or herbicide mixture. The second application shall be limited to Roundup or an approved equivalent herbicide or herbicide mixture. The herbicide chemicals shall be selected to provide for pre-emergence and post-emergence non-selective complete burndown herbicide for the first application. The second application shall be selected for application to acreages of Roundup ready beans, corn, or other crop.

3.3.4 Performance

The minimal performance standards shall be per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be included as part of the proposed herbicide chemical submittal.

3.4 ROCK PROTECTED DAM AREAS

3.4.1 General

The locations of rock and aggregate surfaces identified on the attached plan sheet and as identified within this contract shall be subject to an initial herbicide chemicals application that shall be complete coverage and a second herbicide chemicals application that shall be spot coverage. The coverage areas include the two emergency rock stockpiles, both dam embankments guardrails at the crest, the outlet channel rock, both dam embankments pressure relief well ditches and rock feeders, rock gutters throughout both dam embankments, and the rock covering the pervious drains. This item does not include the dam embankments’ upstream slope and face rock. Prior to each herbicide chemical application, the Contractor shall participate with the Government in a site visit to identify each coverage areas location and limits.

3.4.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall schedule the first herbicide chemical application between May 1st and May 15th and the second application between July 1st and July 15th. The overall schedule shall be coordinated with the Government at least one week in advance of each application. The outlet channel rock shall be scheduled for a Wednesday to allow the Government to erect and remove barricades the same week as the herbicide chemical application.

3.4.3 Emergency Rock Stockpiles

The rock and aggregate surfaces associated with the rock stockpiles outer surface and the perimeter staging areas shall be subject to both herbicide chemicals applications. There are two emergency rock stockpiles—the left abutment location and the right abutment location—as shown on the attached plan view. The footprint of the rock stockpiles covers a total of approximately 1.25 acres. Each rock stockpile and the perimeter out 15 feet from the edge of the stockpile shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications. In addition there are approximately 2 acres of aggregate staging pads that shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications. Coverage of the stockpiles shall provide extra emphasis to eliminating woody vegetation.

3.4.4 Dam Embankment Crest Guardrail

The rock and aggregate surfacing throughout the length of the Main Embankment Dam and the Buck Creek Embankment Dam guardrail on both sides of the embankment crest shall be subject to both herbicide chemicals applications. The coverage area shall be from end to end of each guardrail run and from the pavement edge to 2 feet out from the guardrail post face furthest out from the pavement. There are approximately 20,800 feet of total length of guardrail.

3.4.5 Dam Outlet Channel Rock

The rock and aggregate surfaces within and adjacent to the dam outlet channel shall be subject to both herbicide chemicals applications. There are approximately 4 acres of rock and aggregate surfacing covering the sloping channel banks and the adjacent upper bank areas. Each application shall be scheduled for a Wednesday to allow the Government within the same week as the application to erect and dismantle barricades necessary to minimize the risk of public exposure to chemicals. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Rathbun Regional Water Association (RRWA) as to the facility’s water intake structure and compliance with requirements associated with the water intake structure.

3.4.6 Pressure Relief Well Ditches

The rock and aggregate surfacing throughout the length of the pressure relief well ditches at the toe of the Main Embankment Dam and the Buck Creek Embankment Dam shall be subject to both herbicide chemicals applications. In addition to the ditches, throughout the lengths of the pressure relief well ditches, short rock feeders exist that the Contractor shall be required to apply herbicide chemicals. The pressure relief well ditching is approximately 3,100 feet in length.

Herbicide chemicals application within the ditch below the water level will not be conducted for the first application. Vegetation growing below the water level within the ditch will be subject to the second application consisting of spot coverage and will require the Contractor to address herbicide chemicals applications for below water growth and the associated vegetation.

3.4.7 Rock Gutters

The rock, aggregate surfaced, and armored gutters or ditches shall be subject to both herbicide chemicals applications. There are approximately 2 acres of rock and aggregate gutters between the toe road and the dam embankment crest for both dam embankments. In addition there is about a 0.5 acre of armored ditch downstream of the Main Embankment toe road and between the outlet structure and the Outlet Park access drive.

3.4.8 Rock Covering Pervious Drains

The rock and aggregate covering the dam embankments’ pervious drains are located approximately adjacent to the pressure relief well ditches and shall be subject to both herbicide chemicals applications. There are approximately 3.1 acres of rock covering the pervious drains.

3.4.9 Herbicide Chemicals

The Contractor shall use herbicide chemicals applicable to these applications as defined herein this contract. The herbicide chemicals for the first application shall be selected to provide for pre-emergence and post-emergence non-selective complete burndown herbicide. The first application shall require a single complete coverage of each defined area. The herbicide chemicals for the second application shall be selected to provide for post-emergence non-selective herbicide and shall address applications for both below and above water.

3.4.10 Performance

The minimal performance standards shall be per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be included as part of the proposed herbicide chemical submittal.

3.5 MISCELLANEOUS ROCK PROTECTED AREAS AND AGGREGATE SURFACING

3.5.1 General

The locations of rock and aggregate surfaces identified on the attached six plan sheets and as identified within this contract shall be subject to an initial herbicide chemicals application that shall be complete coverage and a second herbicide chemicals application that shall be spot coverage. The coverage areas include roadside rock, rock adjacent to roadways, aggregate surfaced drives, trail aggregate surfaces, parking area aggregate surfaces, and rock adjacent to boat ramps. The work is located within the Buck Creek Park, Bridge View Park, Island View Park, Island View Park West, and Prairie Ridge Park and throughout the North Shore Trail. Prior to each herbicide chemical application, the Contractor shall participate with the Government in a site visit to identify each coverage area’s location and limits.

3.5.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall schedule the first herbicide chemicals application between May 1st and May 15th and the second application between July 1st and July 15th. The schedule shall be coordinated with the Government at least one week in advance of each application.

3.5.3 Locations within the Parks

The coverage locations are indicated on the attached park plan sheets and as indicated herein.

3.5.4 North Shore Trail and Trail Access Parking Areas

There are approximately 6.3 miles of the North Shore Trail that are aggregate surfaced. Only the aggregate surfacing limits of the trail shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications. The trail design included an 11 feet wide aggregate surfaced trail crest. A 12 inch zone measured from the post surface outward shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications regardless if there is currently aggregate surface about the post or not. There are five aggregate surfaced parking areas throughout the length of the trail that total approximately 0.75 acre, and the aggregate surfacing within the parking areas shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications.

3.5.5 Herbicide Chemicals

The Contractor shall use herbicide chemicals applicable to these applications as defined herein this contract. The herbicide chemicals for the first application shall be selected to provide for per-emergence and post-emergence non-selective complete burndown herbicide. The first application shall require a single complete coverage of each defined area. The herbicide chemicals for the second application shall be selected to provide for a post-emergence non-selective herbicide.

3.5.6 Performance

The minimal performance standards shall be per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be included as part of the proposed herbicide chemical submittal.

3.6 MISCELLANEOUS SPOT TREATMENT AREAS

3.6.1 General

The locations of rock and aggregate surfaces identified on the attached plan sheet and as identified within this contract shall be subject to two herbicide chemicals applications that shall be spot coverage except as otherwise noted. The coverage areas include the administrative area, the storage yard, and the upstream slope and face of the Main Dam Embankment and Buck Creek Dam Embankment. Prior to each herbicide chemical application, the Contractor shall participate with the Government in a site visit to identify each coverage area’s location and limits.

3.6.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall schedule the first herbicide chemicals application between June 1st and June 15th and the second application between August 1st and August 15th. The one time only complete coverage of the tower area and driveway to the west of the main administrative area shall be scheduled for herbicide chemicals application between May 1st and May 15th. Herbicides chemicals application shall be scheduled to occur on business days between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

3.6.3 Administrative Area

The administrative area shall be subject to two herbicide chemicals spot coverage applications.

All areas that are not mowed or do not have a permanent fixture in contact with the ground surface shall be subject to spot coverage applications and shall include aggregate surfaces and asphalt and concrete surfaces. The coverage area shall include the all areas within the secured fenced area, both driveways and adjacent parking areas outside of the secured fenced areas, six inches outside of the fence perimeters that are not subject to mowing, the driveway from the main compound to the radio tower fenced area, and the radio tower area. The Contractor shall be required to protect and not apply herbicide chemicals onto objects that are not intended for coverage. The Contractor shall restore those objects that are stained or colored during the herbicide chemicals application.

3.6.4 Administrative Area—Radio Tower and Driveway

The radio tower fenced area to the west of the main compound, the driveway from the main compound to the radio tower, and the six inches outside the fence perimeter shall be subject to a one time only pre-emergence and post-emergence non-selective complete burndown herbicide.

The driveway is approximately 12 feet wide and overall approximately 0.02 acre and the tower area is approximately 0.03 acre.

3.6.5 Storage Yard

The storage yard coverage area shall include aggregate surfaces from the access road to the storage yard and the storage yard throughout.

3.6.6 Dam Embankment Upstream Face and Slope

The upstream face and slope rock located at both the Main Embankment and the Buck Creek Embankment shall be subject to two applications of spot coverage. There are approximately 30 acres of rock surface that shall be subject to spot coverage.

3.6.7 Herbicide

The Contractor shall use herbicide chemicals applicable to these applications ad defined herein this contract. The spot coverage areas shall be subject to a post-emergence non-selective herbicide. The complete coverage shall be subject to a pre-emergence and post-emergence non-selective complete burndown herbicide.

3.6.8 Performance

The minimal performance standards shall be per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be included as part of the proposed herbicide submittal.

3.7 SEWAGE LAGOON TREATMENTS

3.7.1 General

The content surfaces of three sewage lagoon cells shall be subject to a single complete coverage of herbicide chemicals application. There is one sewage lagoon cell at the Buck Creek Park and two at the Bridge View Park. The three cells combined total approximately 1 acre. The lagoon cells are not called out on the attached plan sheets. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government for a site visit to field locate each lagoon cell.

3.7.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall schedule herbicide application for the three sewage lagoon cells during the month of June. The schedule shall be coordinated with the Government at least 1 week in advance of the chemical application and will be subject to Government approval. Schedule adjustments will be required in the event pumping to the irrigation fields is scheduled to be completed by the Government. Pumping to the irrigation fields by the Government, when required, shall occur prior to spraying the lagoon content surfaces with herbicide chemicals.

3.7.3 Herbicide Chemicals

The Contractor shall use herbicide chemicals applicable for this application. The herbicide chemical shall be selected to eliminate all aquatic plants within the sewage lagoon contents. The Contractor is required to apply a single complete coverage.

3.7.4 Performance

The minimal performance standards shall be per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be included as part of the proposed herbicide chemical submittal.

Location and Site Inspection

Rathbun Lake is located North of Centerville Iowa. The Project Administration Office’s address is : Rathbun Project Office 20112 Hwy J5T Centerville, IA 52544

An on-site inspection prior to bid is recommended.

Inspections should be accomplished prior to 1 April 2015. To coordinate a site visit contact Charles Detrick at 816-389-3122

OPSEC

ANTITERRORISM/OPERATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.