W912DQ19R1031-01__Amendment_-_Combined_Synopsis_and_Solicitation.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment address’s the follow ing:

1.Extend quotation due date.

2.Amendments to the Performance Work Statement.

3.Amendments to the Maps. (Attachment 1)

4.Amendments to the Supplemental Bid Schedule. Quotes w ill not be accepted w ithout the completed supplemental bid schedule.

(Attachment 2)

5.Questions and Answ ers.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Feb-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DQ19R1031

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Jan-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Feb-2019

CODE

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

FEDERAL BLDG CT-H 601 E 12TH ST RM 647

KANSAS CITY MO 64106-2896

W912DQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DQ19R1031

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Feb-2019 02:00 PM to 05-Mar-2019 12:00 AM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

REV PWS:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MOWING AND TRIMMING SERVICES

HARRY S. TRUMAN LAKE

11 February 2019

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure that mowing and trimming is performed at Harry S. Truman Lake, MO in a manner that will maintain healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

1.1. MAINTAIN IMPROVED GROUNDS.

1.1.1. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all requirements and standards as stated in this

Performance Work Statement and on the attached Maps are met throughout the period of performance of this contract. All mowing shall be completed in an area prior to moving to another area. Mowing shall be accomplished so that all grassed areas are maintained at a height between 3” and 6”. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure no damage is done to any inanimate objects, such as trees, bushes, walls, posts, signs, park equipment or other objects.

Mowing with heavy equipment will not be permitted when the ground is so wet that the mowing operations cause rutting or otherwise disturb existing turf. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to select the appropriate equipment to ensure all grass is cut to meet the standards as stated in this PWS during each mowing. Any areas in the contract that are too wet during the time of the mowing to use a mower will require other means to meet the height requirements specified for the grass. Tractors/mowers shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod/grass being torn by the wheels on turns. In the event sod/grass is damaged, the Contractor shall re-dress and seed the damaged areas with KY-31 fescue seed at the rate of 100 pounds per acres or Contracting Officer Representative’s (COR) approved equal. Extreme care shall be exercised when mowing and trimming around trees, bushes, shrubs, to insure equipment does not damage objects. 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.

a. Mowing shall be scheduled by the Contractor throughout the period of performance except that all areas delineated as Miscellaneous shall be mowed prior to all major holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day). The Contractor shall take into consideration anticipated growth rates during the season so to schedule the work to meet height requirements of the grass and vegetation. Mowing shall be scheduled so that all locations identified as Miscellaneous meet the specified height requirement of 4-8”on the date of the holiday.

1.1.2. The Contractor’s work schedule shall be from 10 April thru 31 October of each Period of

Performance included in this contract.

1.1.3. Grass and vegetation at Lagoons shall be maintained at a height between 4” and 8” throughout the period of performance.

1.1.4. Mowing and trimming at the Project Office and the Visitor’s Center shall include weed control in the flower/rock beds surrounding the facilities. Weeds must be manually removed unless the Contractor possesses a valid certified herbicide applicator’s license in which case they may be controlled by spraying. License shall be submitted to the Government if spraying is the preferred method of control.

1.1.5 All trimming shall be accomplished either simultaneously or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 24 hours after mowing, except that this paragraph shall not be construed to alter the total time allowed as specified. Trees or other objects shall not be bumped or scraped by mowers. Trimming shall be accomplished up to the last blade of grass surrounding trees, bushes and all other inanimate objects. Edging with an edger is not required. No damage shall be caused to those objects being mowed around. Maintain appropriate clearance between roll-over protection on equipment and signs so that signs are not scratched or damaged. All costs associated with replacing damaged signs due to Contractor’s negligence will be borne by the Contractor. The guardrail at all boat ramps and all riprap areas surrounding boat ramps and boat ramp parking lots shall be trimmed to include three (3) feet down the riprap slope. This includes the walkways down to the fishing docks in the Bledsoe Ferry East area. Trimming is required around trees and inanimate objects located within the footprint of the areas identified as Miscellaneous areas. Movable objects, such as picnic tables, shall be moved and the areas around and under such objects shall be mowed and trimmed.

Objects shall be returned to their original positions and sidewalks, entrances into buildings and building interiors shall be cleared of clippings. Limbs and sticks shall be removed and placed in the wooded area and the grass where the limbs once laid is to be mowed. Do not mow over or around litter or limbs, remove it from the path of mowing and complete mowing operations. Grass clippings and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, entrances into buildings and building interiors overnight, even if the trimming operations are not completed. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights.

a. Spraying to retard growth along fence lines and other difficult mowing areas is acceptable where approved by the COR, however, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License will be required. If you need information about types and applicability of pesticide application licensing, contact the Missouri Department of Agriculture at (573)-751-5504 or visit "MOPlants.mda.mo.gov".

1.1.6 All mowing equipment shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. The contractor shall reference the attached maps for specific area mowing instructions. Exact boundary limits of mowing and trimming shall be as directed by the COR. Once the first round of mowing is completed an initial inspection shall be held between the COR and the Contractor to confirm boundaries as delineated on the maps have been met. The established boundaries during this inspection will the expected paths of mowing throughout the season. All park signs that are located along the edge of non-mowed areas shall have a minimum of one full 48” mowing pass around the sign. Mowers with a cutting width of over 96 inches will not be permitted for use in any park areas unless prior approval is obtained from the COR in which case 12’ would be the excepted maximum if it can be safely maneuvered and meet the finish requirement specifications.

1.1.7 The Contractor shall trim all, alive or dead, grass along or within parking lots, camp pads, playgrounds, swim beaches, hydrant and dumpster enclosures.

1.1.8 All acreages are estimated. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining exact acreage and conditions affecting performance of this work. Maps are attached for a clear delineation of expected mowing locations with specific details provided for each area.

a. 1.1.9 Mowing and trimming operations around buildings, sidewalks, and roadways shall be performed so clippings are thrown outward onto the grassed area. Mowing of lagoons shall include mowing at least 12 feet beyond the perimeter of the fence where possible and trimming or mowing the fence line and to the water’s edge. Roadway mowing consists of total right-of-way mowing from road shoulder to the tree line or unless as otherwise noted on the maps.

AREAS, ACREAGES and QUANTITIES MOWING AND TRIMMING SERVICES

HARRY S. TRUMAN LAKE

Areas Estimated

Mixed Grass Acres

Estimated Miscellaneous

Acres Lagoon Acres

Estimated Total Acres

CLIN 0001 Power Plant Areas

Lab Yard/PowerHouse/Switch 2.2 12.2 0 14.4

CLIN 0002 Joint Areas

Access Road A/ West Access Rd 6.2 9.8 0 16

Access Road B/East Access Rd 3.6 0.1 0 3.7

Admin Area 3.6 4.7 0 8.3

Maintenance Compound 1.8 0 0.8 2.3

Right and Left Levees 4.3 0 0 4.3

CLIN 0003 Rec Areas

Berry Bend Public Use Area 35 0 4.4 39.4

Bledsoe Ferry East 13.7 0 0 13.7

Bledsoe Ferry West 13.6 0 0 13.6

Bucksaw 42.3 22 3.5 67.8

Cooper Creek 1 0 0 1

Crowe’s Crossing 0.5 0 0 0.5

Fairfield 2.9 0 0 2.9

Long Shoal 26.5 6.5 2.3 35.3

Osage Bluff 16 2.3 2.6 20.9

Sac River 1.3 0 0 1.3

Shawnee Bend 12.7 12.4 0 25.1

Sparrowfoot 24.1 0 3.2 27.3

Sterett Creek 2.4 0 0 2.4

Talley Bend 8.1 0 1.1 9.2

Thibaut Point 16 0 1.9 17.9

Visitor’s Center 5 2 0 7

Windsor Crossing 1.7 0 0 1.7

TOTAL 244.5 72 19.8 336

The term “required services” as applied to time allowed shall be deemed to include all trimming and debris removal services.

Acreages shown above are estimated. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all acreages and conditions affecting the performance of the work.

1.2 ANNUAL COORDINATION MEETING. The contractor shall meet with the COR annually during the first week of April to coordinate services.

2. HOLIDAY MOWING. The Contractor shall schedule work such that all areas included in this PWS are mowed prior to the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day holidays. Visitor’s Center regular mowing areas and areas identified as Miscellaneous shall be mowed within a week prior to the Heritage Days event each year. The dates for the event are as follows:

FY19: 19-20 October FY20: 18-18 October FY21: 16-17 October

3. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY. The contractor service requirements are summarized below.

Item PWS Para Performance Standard Surveillance Method

Maintain Improved Grounds

1.1

Grass is maintained between height of 3-6” in all areas as stated throughout period of performance. Lagoons shall be maintained at a height between 4-8”. Grass is healthy and looks well maintained. All trimming and clipping removal is completed per PWS.

Miscellanous areas shall be mowed to a height between 4-8”. All mowed areas shall be cut even and consistent

100% Inspection or Random Inspection

Annual Coordination Meeting

1.2

No more than one (1) error per year.

Complete prior to first mowing of the contract award and each option exercise period.

Quality Control Plan

5.1

Submitted and approved prior to first mowing of the contract award and each option exercise period.

Accident Prevention Plan

5.6.3

Submitted and approved prior to first mowing of the contract award and each option exercise period.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. Blank Contractor Daily Reports (submitted bi-weekly with the invoice); Blank Exposure Hour forms (submitted monthly by the Contractor), and keys to gate areas under this contract.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION.

5.1. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall develop, submit for COR approval, and maintain a quality program to ensure mowing and trimming services are performed in accordance with established Best Commercial Practices and this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. At a minimum the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in paragraph 3, Service Delivery Summary. As each area is serviced, the Contractor’s representative shall complete that portion of the Contractor’s Report indicating the time services were completed and number of employees working the serviced area. Completed worksheets shall be signed and delivered, as directed by the COR.

5.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the attached Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An initial inspection will be held between the COR and the Contractor upon completion of the first cutting to ensure the appropriate boundaries as identified on the maps are met to establish the quality of work expected throughout the duration of contract period of performance.

5.3. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The contracting officer shall follow FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and

Conditions-Commercial Items, for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

5.4. HOURS OF SERVICE PERIODS. Mowing shall be conducted weekdays Monday through Friday 7am to 8pm unless approved in advance by the COR. Work will not be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays unless this restriction is specifically waived in writing by the COR.

5.5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall safeguard keys issued 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 shall result in withholding of payment. 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.

5.6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.

5.6.1. SAFETY. Some of the areas to be mowed and trimmed receive heavy use. Campers and day-users will be present on weekdays. It will be necessary for the contractor to perform the work in close proximity to camping vehicles and camping units, sewer lines, electrical cords, water hook-ups, fishing equipment, and/or camping equipment. All mowers shall be equipped and maintained with safety chains, discharge-deflection devices, and/or other approved safety devices to prevent accidental damage or injury from objects thrown by mowers. When operating equipment within 50 feet of campers, or their property, 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. Claims of damage from operation of the Contractor’s equipment shall be settled promptly. When damage occurs from the contractor’s equipment, the contractor shall contact the party sustaining the damage, and project personnel as soon as possible.

5.6.2. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be fully clothed at all times while performing services ordered under 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.

5.6.3. 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 dated 15 September 2008.

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, and educate their employees to work and plan their work safely. Proper driving techniques and defensive driving shall be practiced to prevent vehicle accidents and property damage.

5.6.4. The Contractor shall prepare an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each work activity. The AHA will define the activities being performed and identify the sequences of work, the specific hazards anticipated and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk. All AHAs shall be submitted as part of the Accident Prevention Plan.

5.6.5. FLOOD CONTROL. Occasional retention of floodwater may inundate portions of the public use areas, or access roads thereto, being serviced by this contract. In the event that inundation affects the contractor’s ability to accomplish all work in accordance with this PWS, the contractor shall promptly notify the COR. The Government may request the contractor submit a pricing proposal covering the unserviceable or affected portion of work in order that an equitable adjustment to contract price can be negotiated. Large drift wood and debris resulting from a flood event will be removed by others.

5.6.6. The Government reserves the right to install/place additional trees, signs, facilities, equipment, etc.

necessary for the maintenance/upgrading of facilities. The Government may, at no additional charge, increase the number of items around which mowing and trimming is required.

5.7 ROAD CLOSURES: Various roads and/or the road across the dam may be closed from time to time during the life of this contract. The closure of the roads may continue for several months under certain flooding, 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.

5.8 INSURANCE. The contractor shall submit their insurance prior to the start of work the minimum requirements are as stated below unless federal, state or local regulations have stricter requirements.

52.246-25 -- Limitation of Liability - Services.

As prescribed in 46.805, insert the following clause:

Limitation of Liability -- Services (Feb 1997)

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) below, and except to the extent that the Contractor is expressly responsible under this contract for deficiencies in the services required to be performed under it (including any materials furnished in conjunction with those services), the Contractor shall not be liable for loss of or damage to property of the Government that

(1) Occurs after Government acceptance of services performed under this contract; and

(2) Results from any defects or deficiencies in the services performed or materials furnished.

(b) The limitation of liability under paragraph (a) above shall not apply when a defect or deficiency in, or the Government's acceptance of, services performed or materials furnished results from willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part of any of the Contractor's managerial personnel. The term "Contractor's managerial personnel," as used in this clause, means the Contractor's directors, officers, and any of the Contractor's managers, superintendents, or equivalent representatives who have supervision or direction of --

(1) All or substantially all of the Contractor's business;

(2) All or substantially all of the Contractor's operations at any one plant, laboratory, or separate location at which the contract is being performed; or

(3) A separate and complete major industrial operation connected with the performance of this contract.

(c) If the Contractor carries insurance, or has established a reserve for self-insurance, covering liability for loss or damage suffered by the Government through the Contractor's performance of services or furnishing of materials under this contract, the Contractor shall be liable to the Government, to the extent of such insurance or reserve, for loss of or damage to property of the Government occurring after Government acceptance of, and resulting from any defects and deficiencies in, services performed or materials furnished under this contract.

(End of Clause)

28.307-2 -- Liability.

(a) Workers' compensation and employer's liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b) General liability.

(1) The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) Property damage liability insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

(c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary.

5.9 PAYMENT. A Proper Bi-Weekly Invoice shall be submitted electronically to Rachel.r.donatti@usace.army.mil and Roger.J.Weter@usace.army.mil along with a hard copy invoice submitted to the Project Office at the following location:

Harry S. Truman Project Office 15968 Truman Road Warsaw, MO 65355

All invoices shall at minimum include the following to be considered a proper invoice:

Name and Address of Contractor/Vendor EXACTLY as it appears in the SAM registry Phone number Contract Number (not the same as the solicitation number) Invoice number Invoiced amount Description of service

The Government has up to 30 days to release the payment to the Contractor after receipt of a proper invoice.

A supplemental bid schedule is included in the solicitation and shall be submitted with the proposal. This schedule reflects the locations included in each CLIN item and will be part of the contract.

(End of Performance Work Statement)

ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SERCURITY REQUIREMENT

SEE SECTION H

(End of Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirement)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A (ATTACHMENT 4):

Truman Mowing Questions/Clarification

15 February 2019

2. What is the mowing threshold?

a. 3”-6”, according section 1.1.1. in the PWS in all areas not defined as miscellaneous or lagoons

b. Maintained between 4”-8” at lagoons

c. Miscellaneous shall be cut to a height between 4”-8”

3. Is there a checklist/tracker of areas that will be mowed for both contractor and government official?

a. Contractor will be responsible for Quality Control and must have a management plan to maintain grass threshold levels as stated in section 1.1.1. in the PWS.

4. What is the price breakout for each area?

a. A supplemental bid schedule is included in the solicitation and shall be submitted with the proposal. This schedule reflects the locations included in each CLIN item and will be part of the contract.

5. If the mowed areas are flooded, will there be deductions?

a. Deductions shall be expected should an area in the contract become inundated for an extended period of time. The necessity for a modification will be determined on a case by case basis.

6. Is the contractor responsible for removing drift wood and debris in mowing areas?

a. Large drift wood and debris resulting from a flood event will be removed by others.

7. Osage Bluff and Bucksaw Park upper cell of the lagoon leaks, is the contractor still responsible for maintaining the lagoon?

a. Contractor is required to maintain all lagoons as stated in the contract. Any areas in the contract that are too wet during the time of the mowing to use a mower will require other means to meet the height requirements specified for the grass.

8. Can you spray to retard growth along fence lines and other difficult mowing areas?

a. Yes in areas approved by the COR, however, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License will be required. If you need information about types and applicability of pesticide application licensing, contact the Missouri Department of Agriculture at (573)-751-5504 or visit "MOPlants.mda.mo.gov".

9. Can the Corps clarify how often mowing miscellaneous areas are to be mowed?

a. See paragraph 1.1.2, Miscellaneous mowings are to be scheduled prior to each holiday identified in the contract. Miscellaneous at the Visitor’s Center will have an additional mowing prior to Heritage Days.

10. Can the Corps clarify how many days before an observed federal holiday, that miscellaneous mowing must be completed?

a. Mowing shall be scheduled so that all locations meet the specified height requirements during the holiday.

11. When mowing miscellaneous areas how close to trees and limbs are we to mow?

a. No trimming will be required in Miscellaneous areas

12. Do we have to edge the sidewalks in lawn mowing?

a. No, edging with an edger is not required. Trimming is.

13. Is there any trimming in miscellaneous areas?

a. No trimming will be required in Miscellaneous areas

14. Can you operate a 10’ to 12’ finish mower in park mowing?

a. Up to a 12’ mower may be used in areas that can safely accommodate it and meet the finish requirement specifications.

15. How often do we get paid?

a. Invoices are to be submitted Biweekly. Once a proper invoice is submitted and approved by the

COR, the Government has up to 30 days to release payment to the contractor.

15. Are campsites and parking lots included in the acreages in the contract?

a. No. The acreages in the contract are estimated quantities of the footprint of the grassed areas to be maintained.

16. Will there be Wage Surveys by USACE?

a. Service Contract Act Rates apply and are included in the contract.

17. Unit price, is that per mowing or by the month? Yearly would be 7 mths?

a. Unit price is per month, total price on each line item is for the season (service period)

(End of Summary of Changes)