B.01.01 Complete Combined Solicitation (DR).pdf

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(No Collect Calls)

W912DQ21R1029 26-Feb-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

816-389-3469

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 11 Mar 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

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

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912DQ9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

WILLIE E HODGES

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

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

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

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, KANSAS CITY

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

KANSAS CITY MO 64106-2896

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 966224 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

X SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

DANNY HOMER

MELVERN LAKE PROJECT 31051 MELVERN LAKE PKWY

MELVERN KS 66510-9179

TEL: 816-389-3458 FAX: 785-549-3611

816-389-2029 / 2030FAX:

TEL: 816-389-3812 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$8,000,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

X EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

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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

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ITEM NO.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart

12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ-21-R-1029 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes

(RFQ).

The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05.

This RFQ shall be set aside for small businesses and the associated North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 561730, “Landscaping Services” and the business size standard is $8,000,000.00.

Far 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section L of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Far 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Edited does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section M of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision, and is located in Section K of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. These specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. These specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

System for Award Management

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k): By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the beta.SAM.gov database accessed through https://beta.Sam.gov . It is highly encouraged that all prospective Offeror’s start the SAM’s registration process as soon as possible.

If you were not previously registered, please go to https://www.sam.gov. Instructions for new registration are also located at the following link https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations_v1.7.pdf to register.

If you have questions about Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org/sam-registration/ THIS A FREE SERVICE BY A NON PROFIT PAID FOR BY THE US GOVERNMENT

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Vegetation and Herbicide Mgmt Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform all vegetative management services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

NET AMT

0001AA 6 Months Total Vegetative Control – Parks

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

0001AB 6 Months Total Vegetative Control Dam & Access Rd

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0001AC 50 Hours Herbicide Application

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

OPTION Vegetative and Herbicide Mgmt Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, equipment, and

0002AA 6 Months OPTION Total Vegetative Control – Parks

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0002AB 6 Months OPTION Total Vegetative Control Dam & Access Rd

FFP

The Contractor shall perform all vegetative management services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0002AC 50 Hours OPTION Herbicide Application

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

OPTION Vegetative and Herbicide Mgmt Services

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, equipment, and

0003AA 6 Sack OPTION Total Vegetative Control Dam & Access Rd

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0003AB 6 Months OPTION Total Vegetative Control Dam & Access Rd

FFP

The Contractor shall perform all vegetative management services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

0003AC 100 Hours OPTION Herbicide Application

FFP

The Contractor shall provide herbicide application services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FY21 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

MELVERN LAKE PROJECT

MELVERN KANSAS

SUPPLEMENTAL BID SCHEDULE

The contractor shall complete the following Supplemental Bid Schedule in addition to the Bid Schedule. This Supplemental Bid Schedule is not contractually binding. The Government will use this Supplemental Bid Schedule to assist in the evaluation of prices.

The individual supplemental bid items should add up to the prices for the bid schedule. If the CLIN subtotal in the supplemental bid schedule does not match the CLIN total in the bid schedule, the CLIN bid schedule shall control and will be the price evaluated by the Government.

Vegetation management services for public use areas at the Melvern Lake Project, Melvern Kansas, in accordance with the contract specifications for the time periods and areas indicated.

0001 TOTAL VEGETATION CONTROL FOR THE SERVICE PERIOD OF 1 APRIL 2021

THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER 2021. (Estimated number of applications per years is four.)

LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION COST PER APPLICATION

0001AA Camp pads, parking areas, driveways, (see C.7.1.1) $_______________________ utility hook ups, grills, fire rings, site markers, entrance signs and Nature Trails.

0001AB Guard rails, signpost’s and fences (see C.7.1.2) $_______________________

0001AC Roadways, culvert ends. (see C.7.1.3) $_______________________

0001AD Riprap areas, Breakwaters (see C.7.1.4) $_______________________

0001AE Storage Areas (see C.7.1.5) $_______________________

0001AF Buildings, water fountains, playground (see C.7.1.6) $_______________________ beaches.

0001AG Dam, Emergency Stockpiles, Abutments (see C.7.1.7) $_______________________

0001AH Trees and shrubs (see C.7.1.8) $_______________________

0001AI Control of unwanted woody vegetation (see C.7.1.9) $_______________________ and Broadleaves

0002 OPTION: TOTAL VEGETATION CONTROL FOR THE SERVICE PERIOD OF 1

APRIL 2022 THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER 2022. (Estimated number of applications per years is four.)

0002AA Camp pads, parking areas, driveways, (see C.7.1.1) $_______________________ utility hook ups, grills, fire rings, site markers, entrance signs and Nature Trails.

0002AB Guard rails, signpost’s and fences (see C.7.1.2) $_______________________

0002AC Roadways, culvert ends. (see C.7.1.3) $_______________________

0002AD Riprap areas, Breakwaters (see C.7.1.4) $_______________________

0002AE Storage Areas (see C.7.1.5) $_______________________

0002AF Buildings, water fountains, playgrounds (see C.7.1.6) $_______________________ beaches.

0002AG Dam, Emergency Stockpiles, Abutments (see C.7.1.7) $_______________________

0002AH Trees and shrubs (see C.7.1.8) $_______________________

0002AI Control of unwanted woody vegetation (see C.7.1.9) $_______________________

0003 OPTION: TOTAL VEGETATION CONTROL FOR THE SERVICE PERIOD OF 1

APRIL 2023 THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER 2023. (Estimated number of applications per years is four.)

0003AA Camp pads, parking areas, driveways, (see C.7.1.1) $_______________________ utility hook ups, grills, fire rings, site markers, entrance signs and Nature Trails.

0003AB Guard rails, signpost’s and fences (see C.7.1.2) $_______________________

0003AC Roadways, culvert ends. (see C.7.1.3) $_______________________

0003AD Riprap areas, Breakwaters (see C.7.1.4) $_______________________

0003AE Storage Areas (see C.7.1.5) $_______________________

0003AF Buildings, water fountains, playground (see C.7.1.6) $_______________________ beaches.

0003AG Dam, Emergency Stockpiles, Abutments (see C.7.1.7) $_______________________

0003AH Trees and shrubs (see C.7.1.8) $_______________________

0003AI Control of unwanted woody vegetation (see C.7.1.9) $_______________________

FY21 VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

MELVERN LAKE PROJECT

MELVERN KS

NOTICE TO VENDORS

a) Vendors are required to bid on all line items, and all corresponding option years. Quotes received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

b) This is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the public use areas, other areas, or access roads thereto, being serviced by this contract. In the event that inundation materially affects the scope of work, the contractor will be requested to submit a pricing proposal covering the unserviceable or affected portion of his work in order that an equitable adjustment to contract price can be negotiated and an adjustment made in accordance with the appropriate contract clause entitled "Changes."

Payment for services not performed as a result of conditions stated above will be initially withheld until execution of an equitable adjustment can be made by contract modification.

c) The contractor shall furnish proof of required insurance in the form of a copy of the insurance policy, or a binder issued by the insurer. Proof of proper insurance shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer's Representative either at the post-award conference, or prior to starting work on the first day of the service period.

d) QUANTITIES: The government will not order quantities more than the maximum quantities shown.

e) Government credit cards can be used to pay individual invoices (up to $2500.00). Do you accept the government credit card for payment? ____Yes ____No

f) U. S. Department of labor wage rates are applicable and are attached.

g) SITE VISIT: Quoters are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonable and obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

The Melvern Project Office, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 31051 Melvern Lake Parkway, Melvern KS, 66510 is located approximately 8 miles South of Lyndon Kansas, Just West of 75 HWY. POC Danny Homer Telephone (785) 549-3318 (office) (816) 389-3458 (desk)

NOTICE TO VENDORS (cont.)

i) Offeror is responsible for a thorough review of the solicitation and completion of all applicable fill-ins and submission with quote.

j) Successful quoter must be registered with Central Contractor Registration at (https://beta.sam.gov/) and Online Representations and Certifications Applications (www.bpn.gov) before contract will be awarded. By submission of an offer, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR and ORCA database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

k) Successful quoter must be registered with his/her bank to receive payments electronically (EFT). Awardee must be registered prior to award, during performance, and through final payment) The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.

l) NOTE: Chemical trade names referred to are for INFORMATION ONLY. Other manufacturers may produce equal products under other trade names. Contractors may use any product of the same chemical composition formula that is labeled for the use required by this contract pending approval by the Contracting Officer’s approval.

m) Quoters must furnish a permanent mailing address at which they can be reached. If payment address is different, submit this address also with quote.

n) All contractor invoices must be submitted the Melvern Lake Project office for payment.

Melvern Lake Project Office 31051 Melvern Lake Parkway Melvern, KS 66510

(785) 549-3318 Office

(785) 549-3611 Fax

KANSAS CITY DISTRICT

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Vegetation Management Services Melvern Lake Project

Background: Melvern Lake and dam, is a flood control reservoir in Osage County KS, with a storage capacity of 363,000 acre-feet (an acre-foot = 325,000 gal.) Recreational development is extensive. Six parks and access areas, managed by or leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are conveniently located around the reservoir. Park areas at Melvern Lake offer a wide variety of recreation facilities including boat launching ramps, campground, a full-service marina, picnic areas, sand swimming beaches, multiple nature trails and a visitor center. 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.

C.1.2 Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide Vegetation Management Services of public use areas at the Melvern Lake Project, near Melvern, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

C.1.3 Post-Award Conference: After award, but prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Melvern Project Office to review the requirements and details of the work.

C.1.5 Quality Control:

C.1.5.1 The contractor will develop a Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the contractor will meet the needs of the project. The Quality Control Plan will document how well the contractor is meeting these needs and will be submitted for approval prior to work on this contract. The contractor must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available to the government during contract performance.

C.1.5.2 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 and performance of the required work assigned to that crew. The representative shall have the authority to correct performance issues. The Contracting Officer may disapprove any individual whom he considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapproval will be given to the contractor by written notice and the Contracting Officer’s decision shall represent a final decision.

C.1.5.3 The contractor shall furnish to the Operations Project Manager, a telephone number attended during normal business hours (7a.m. - 4 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.1.5.4 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services again 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 (1) 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.

Payment will not be made for work not performed or not performed to standard.

C.1.5.5 If the contractor is unable to perform to the standard necessary, the government reserves the right to have the specified work performed by a third party or by government personnel and the cost incurred thereby shall be levied against the contractor. If government personnel are used because of contractor's nonperformance, the cost levied against the contractor will include all direct costs associated with the performance of the specified work and the direct cost to the government for substitution of the government personnel removed from their normal duties. The cost 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.

C.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

C.1.6.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) 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 QASP and the project office administers the plan through Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE).

C.1.6.3 INSPECTION AND SAMPLING:

C.1.6.3.1 The government has 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 shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that shall not unduly delay the work.

C.1.6.3.2 Prior to beginning each item involving chemical application, the contractor (or his authorized representative) shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the times he will begin mixing and applying chemicals (in order to permit inspection by government personnel of the mixing and application methods).

C.1.6.3.3 The contractor shall, upon request by a government representative, 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 (liquid applications) or spreader box (for dry applications).

C.1.7 Required Submissions:

C.1.7.1 The contractor shall submit the following documents to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Project Office. The contractor will NOT be allowed to proceed on this contract until all the required submissions have been furnished.

a. Licensing: Proof of proper licensing, to be delivered no later than the start of the contract period.

b. Chemical List and Labels: A complete list of chemicals and a label for each chemical being utilized under this contract, to be delivered not later than the post-award conference. The chemical list must be approved prior to start of work.

c. OSHA Compliance: Evidence of compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, to be delivered not later than the post award conference, as follows:

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

(2) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) for all materials listed in the inventory.

(3) A procedure to ensure that all containers are properly labeled.

(4) A written hazard communication program which includes employee training and methods of communicating hazards and protective measures to employee and others.

d. Required Insurance: The contractor shall provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required. Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall present to the Contracting Officer proof of the required insurance.

KANSAS: Insurance Commissioner, Toll Free, 1-800-432-2484 Division of Workers Compensation, 913-296-3071.

C.1.7.2 The contractor (or his authorized representative) shall complete government-furnished pesticide application worksheets indicating amount and type of work accomplished, chemicals used, and other pertinent information. Completed and signed worksheets shall be delivered as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C.1.8 ORDERING OF SERVICES:

C.1.8.1 Individual orders for required services will be issued by telephone to the contractor or his responsible individual and followed by confirmation in writing from the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Telephone orders will be considered issued at such time as it is delivered to the telephone number provided by the contractor. The contractor shall commence the ordered service(s) within 48 consecutive hours after receipt of verbal telephone order or date specified in the order (whichever is later), and complete the work in the time specified. Once begun, work shall be accomplished in a continuous operation (day-to-day, except weekends and holidays) weather permitting.

C.1.8.2 The government may order any single item/sub-item individually, or any combination of items/sub-items per order, up to and including all items. However, no order shall be placed which totals less than one full workday. One workday shall be deemed to mean 8 man-hours for the purposes of this scope of work.

C.1.8.3 The government reserves the right to designate the starting point (area or items to be serviced first) when ordering services under this contract.

C.1.8.4 The contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, a telephone number attended during normal business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 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.1.9 Lost Articles, Vandalism, Facilities Malfunction: To assist the visiting public in reclaiming lost articles, all property left by visitors and found during contract operations shall be turned in to the Melvern Project Office. Any evidence of vandalism, instances of facilities not operating properly, or facilities in need of repair shall be reported to project personnel.

C.1.10 Safety Requirements:

C.1.10.1 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(See http://www.usace.army.mil). 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, hazards, 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.1.10.2 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 this purpose.

C.1.10.3 All contractor personnel shall be fully clothed at all times while performing these services. “Fully clothed” shall be deemed to mean that a 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. Clothing shall be clean and neat in appearance.

C.1.10.4 All 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.1.10.5 Any injury, property damage, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazard observed by the contractor shall be immediately reported to the project personnel.

C.1.10.6 Appropriate measures shall be taken to exclude the general public from areas actively being treated to prevent accidental exposure to chemicals being applied.

C.1.11 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

C.1.11.1 This contract shall be effective on 1 April (or date of award, if later) and shall remain in full force and effect through 30 September.

C.1.11.2 Effective dates of full-year renewal options (if included and exercised) shall be from 1 October through 30 September of the following year.

C.1.12 TIME OF PERFORMANCE:

C.1.12.1 Services shall be as-ordered for the service period 1 April through 30 September. Work shall be performed on Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Work will not be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays unless written authorization is furnished by the COR.

C.1.12.2 All work shall be accomplished within the time frames specified above. Services rendered outside the time periods specified will not be compensated for unless specifically approved in writing by the COR.

C.1.12.3 The contractor shall exercise tact, diplomacy, and courtesy at all times during contact with the public.

C.1.13 Contractor Personnel: 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 the required work 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 to insure that the required work is performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

C.1.14 SECURITY:

C.1.14.1 The contractor shall take reasonable measures to 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.

C.1.14.2 The contractor shall be responsible for opening and closing 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.

C.2 Definitions and Acronyms: The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word, phrase, or acronym is used in this performance work statement.

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

Full Coverage: Chemical treatment of the entire area.

Fully-Clothed: Deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-shit), 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 statements of work.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component requirements related to each contract requirement, the price of each work requirement 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 modification of supplies, systems, or equipment.

(b) Routine recurring maintenance of real property.

(c) Housekeeping and base services.

(d) Operation of Government-owned equipment facilities, and systems.

Spot Treatment: Chemical treatment of targeted vegetation only.

Full coverage treatment: Locations shall receive a full coverage treatment of Roundup (41% active ingredient plus Pendulum, with surfactant), to eliminate all vegetation growth.

C.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: The government will furnish the following consumable items to the contractor from stock. The government will retain control of expendables, to be dispensed on an as-needed basis for use in performance of the contract.

1) Pesticide Application Worksheets

2) Water (for mixing chemicals)

3) Chemical for quote item 0004 only

C.4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: The contractor shall furnish all equipment and supplies not identified in section C.3 of this PWS as Government-Furnished supplies and equipment and as specifically identified in this section. All contractor-furnished equipment and supplies must be approved by the COR prior to initial use.

C.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide a weed-free environment on treated areas during the growing season. The contractor shall determine the chemicals used and appropriate application. The contractor shall strictly follow label directions and/or warnings relative to temperature or other weather conditions. Care shall be exercised at all times by the contractor to protect desirable (non-targeted) species from damage by the required chemical application. Chemicals shall not be applied in excess of the maximum rate shown on the manufacturer's label.

C.6 MEASUREMENT: Exact limits of chemical application shall be as directed by the Contracting Officer’s representative at the Project. All acreages and quantities are approximate. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to determine exact quantities and conditions affecting performance of this work.

C.7.1 TOTAL VEGETATION CONTROL: (Inanimate Objects) The below listed public use and administration areas shall be treated for the control of grass and broadleaf weeds. The herbicide shall be ROUNDUP or RODEO (or chemical equivalent). The herbicide(s) shall be mixed and applied according to label directions to affect a total vegetative kill within 10 days of application.

C.7.1.1: CAMP PADS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AREAS, NATURE TRAILS

(a) Full coverage spraying of gravel surfaced camp pads, camp pad utility hookups, driveways, parking areas, adjacent to structures and sidewalk cracks as listed below:

GRAVEL CAMP PADS 5.0 ACRES

Coeur D’ Alene Arrow Rock Turkey Point

GRAVEL SURFACED PARKING AREAS 1.5 ACRES

Turkey Point (LVGC) (OLD GC) areas Boyer Access Area Outlet Custodian parking areas Outlet Boy Scout Camping area Turkey Point Custodian & Volunteer area Coeur D’ Alene Custodian parking area

PARK ATTENDANT DRIVEWAYS .4 ACRE

PARK CUSTODIAN DRIVEWAYS

Outlet Coeur D’ Alene Arrow Rock Turkey Point

CAMPSITE UTILITY HOOK-UPS

All campsites with utilities

(b) Full Coverage spraying of a ½ foot band area around all entrance .5 ACRES signs, grills, fire rings, camp pad markers and miscellaneous objects.

PARK FIRE RINGS GRILLS OBJECT

MARKERS

ENTRANCE

SIGNS

Outlet 102 74 88 1 Coeur d’ Alene 62 36 71 Arrow Rock 46 6 35 Turkey Point 65 40 53 North end of Dam 1

(c) Full Coverage spraying of a 6-inch wide band around electrical junction box located across from beach building in hay lease, North of Long’s bridge.

(d) Full Coverage spraying of all nature trails with dirt, gravel or wood chip paths.

PARK / AREA LOCATION 3.5 ACRES

Outlet park Behind C-Loop Outlet park Gravel trail adjacent to paved trail Outlet park Gravel trail adjacent to fishing pond Outlet park Swinging bridge trail Coeur D’ Alene Between picnic area and the overlook Coeur D’ Alene Between campground and breakwater Arrow Rock Between park entrance and campground Turkey Point Between campground and day use area

(e) Spot spraying of cracks on concrete nature trails in Outlet Park.

(f) Spot spraying of area adjacent to parking curbs and continuous concrete curbs in parking lots, maneuver areas and at dump stations at the following:

AREA PARKING LOTS 0.2 ACRE

Outlet Park 14 Coeur D’ Alene Park 10 Arrow Rock Park 6 Turkey Point Park 7 Administration Area 2

(g) Spot spraying of vegetation on chip and seal and gravel areas to asphalt camp pads

C.7.1.2 GUARDRAILS, FENCES, SIGNPOSTS:

(a) Full coverage spraying under guardrails, fences 4.5 ACRES and around sign posts.

DESCRIPTION LOCATION SIZE OF BAND

Under Guardrails Bridge leading into C-loop. OT Park 2-foot

Under Guardrails Dam 2-foot Under Guardrails Sundance Causeway 2-foot Under Fence Maintenance Compound 2-foot Around Trilateration monument shelter CDA 2-foot Under Fence 5 lagoons- OT, ADM, CDA, AR, TP 1-foot Under Fence Around minnow pond OT Park 1-foot Under Fence Ballfield – Outlet Park 1-foot Around support legs Benches at ballfield – Outlet Park 6 inches Around Signpost’s All public use areas located within gravel shoulders.

6 inches

Around Fence Communications tower 1-foot Around support cables Communications tower (x3) 6 inches

C.7.1.3 ROADWAYS:

(a) Full coverage spraying of the edges of the paved roadways shall be sprayed to eliminate vegetative growth within the fractured pavement and to extend up to 12 inches beyond the edge of the pavement.

(b) Full coverage spraying of the gravel road shoulders to include a 1.2 ACRES 5-foot wide band from the road’s edge to the roadside shoulder of the ditch in each of the following areas:

LOCATION / DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS

North end of dam to intersection of Hwy. 278 Five (5) foot band from road edge South end of dam to the project office intersection Five (5) foot band from road edge State highway’s end maintenance sign, West of the 75 Highway exit to the Marina entrance road

Five (5) foot band from road edge

Gate at the stilling basin below the dam, to the point where the toe road intersects the North end of dam.

Complete gravel road

(c) Spot spraying of all vegetation in sidewalk cracks and road cracks .2 ACRE in the public use areas and the administration area.

NOTE: The acreage estimate for this item can be misleading. The actual work required to accomplish this bid item is rather extensive. The road cracks are both transverse and longitudinal and can be located anywhere on the road surface. The only accurate way to estimate the volume of work contained in this item is to physically observe the extent of the cracks personally.

(d) Full coverage spraying of six (6) rock-lined culvert ends in the .004 Acre Turkey Point Area. Four (4) located in the day use area and the remaining two (2) are located along the campground entrance road across from the fee collector’s site.

C.7.1.4 RIPRAP AREAS:

A mix of RODEO herbicide will be ordered for application to rock areas. The herbicide shall be mixed according to label directions and shall be applied at the highest suitable rate in order to affect a total vegetative kill within 10 days and control new growth.

(a) Full Coverage and spot spraying of riprapped areas at the following locations.

DESCRIPTION LOCATION TYPE COVER. AMOUNT

540’ Riprap Both sides of the Outlet Channel SPOT 1 ACRE Rock lined ditch (7) rock-lined ditches in Outlet Park FULL .4 ACRE Riprap portion Culvert leading into C-loop OT Park FULL .1 ACRE Breakwater riprap (2) at the Marina, (1) CDA Beach area SPOT .5 ACRE Jetty surfaces East side of the Marsh of the Swans SPOT .1 ACRE Riprap area Adjacent to roadway in Turkey Point SPOT .25 ACRE Riprap area (4) Boat ramps including parking areas in OT, CDA, AR, TP Parks

SPOT .7 ACRE

(b) Spot spraying of vegetation between mowed area and the waters 5 ACRES edge adjacent to campsites at Coeur d’ Alene, Arrow Rock, Turkey Point Parks, including LVGC and Old Group camp In TP.

NOTE: (The size estimate of these areas, change with lake level fluctuation. The acreage estimate is at normal pool.)

(c) The riprap along both outlet ponds and the minnow pond shall receive 1 ACRE two (2) spot treatment applications of Rodeo. The first application in the spring shall include spraying the cattails along the West and North side of the swimming pond.

C.1.7.5 STORAGE AREAS:

(a) Full coverage spraying of Six (6) gravel storage areas.

LOCATION 3 ACRES

OT Park - North of the Cook building

CDA Park - West of the fee Booth AR Park - near the park entrance West side AR Park - near the dump station TP Park - North of LVGC ADM - Storage area across from vol. sites

(b) Spot spraying of Two (2) storage areas around the Cook Building, and 1 ACRE around all items and material lots that would otherwise require extensive trimming.

(c) Spot spraying of Three (3) dirt piles.

LOCATION .3 ACRE

OT Park South of Minnow Pond OT Park North of Cook Building CDA North of Overlook shelter near water plant road

C.1.7.6 BUILDINGS, PLAYGROUNDS, BEACHES:

(a) Full coverage spraying of a 1-foot wide band adjacent to the foundations of the following buildings. Spot spraying to eliminate vegetation growing in sidewalk cracks and joints around all these areas.

Note: Several of the buildings may have a landscape mulch present requiring only spot spraying.

AREA / PARK BUILDINGS 1 ACRE

Outlet Stilling Basin Vault Toilet Outlet Ranger Park Beach Building Outlet Ranger Park Shelter Outlet Ranger Park Flush CXT Bathroom Outlet Fee Booth Outlet Fee Site Shed Outlet Volunteer Circle Sheds (X3) Outlet A-loop Main Shower Building Outlet A-loop Volunteer Circle CXT Outlet A-loop End Loop CXT Outlet B-loop Pavilion Shelter Outlet B-loop Main Shower Building Outlet Nature trail Vault CXT Outlet C-loop Boy Scout area Shower CXT Outlet C-loop Main Shower Building Outlet C-loop Custodian Site sheds Outlet Dam area Cook Building Administration Visitor Center

Administration Maintenance Shop Administration Carpenter Shop Administration Equipment Shed Administration Volunteer site shed Coeur D’ Alene Overlook Flush CXT Coeur D’ Alene Overlook Shelter Coeur D’ Alene Overlook Beach Vault CXT Coeur D’ Alene Picnic area Shelter Coeur D’ Alene Picnic area flush CXT Coeur D’ Alene Boat Ramp Vault CXT Coeur D’ Alene Volunteer Site Shed Coeur D’ Alene Fee Booth Coeur D’ Alene Fee Site Shed Coeur D’ Alene Main Shower Building Coeur D’ Alene Shower CXT Coeur D’ Alene Flush CXT Arrow Rock Boat Ramp Vault CXT Arrow Rock Main Shower Building Arrow Rock Shower CXT Arrow Rock Flush CXT Arrow Rock Fee Booth Arrow Rock Fee Site Shed Turkey Point Main Shower Building Turkey Point Flush CXT Turkey Point Shower CXT Turkey Point Boat Ramp Vault CXT Turkey Point (LVGC) Shower CXT Turkey Point (LVGC) Shelter Turkey Point (OLD GC) Vault CXT Turkey Point (OLD GC) Shelter Turkey Point Fee Booth Turkey Point Fee Site Shed Turkey Point Custodian Site Shed Turkey Point Volunteer Site Shed

(b) Full coverage spraying of the gravel drainage areas around Six (6) water fountains in the areas listed below:

PARK AND AREA NUMBER .1 ACRE

Outlet (Ballfield area) 1 Outlet (Ranger Park Shelter area) 2 Coeur D’ Alene (Overlook playground area) 1 Coeur D’ Alene (Campground upper loop) 1 Coeur D’ Alene (Picnic area) 2

Turkey Point (Playground Area) 1

(c) Spot spraying of Eight (8) playgrounds

PARK PLAYGROUNDS 1.2 ACRES

Outlet Park 3 Coeur d’ Alene Park and Day Use 3 Arrow Rock Park 1 Turkey Point Park 2

(d) Swimming Beach Area: A mix of RODEO herbicide must be applied to 3 ACRES The sanded swimming beach area to eliminate all veg. growth. Full coverage Treatment of a 1-foot band of sand around the outside edge (where the Sand meets the grass) of the two (2) sand beaches, one (1) in OT Park, One (1) in CDA Day use. Also spot treatment of vegetation in beach sand.

C.7.1.7 DAM AND EMERGENCY STOCKPILES:

Dam to include: Front slope, Back slope, Abutments, Emergency Spillway and Emergency stockpiles.

Roundup herbicide will be used for application to rock areas. This herbicide shall be mixed according to label directions and shall be applied at the highest suitable rate in order to affectively have a total vegetative kill within 10 days and control new growth.

(a) Full coverage spraying of the downstream toe drain on the dam. 3.23 ACRES

(b) Full coverage spraying of loading approaches at two emergency 1 ACRE rock stockpiles and a 10-foot wide band of rock on the perimeter of the stockpiles near the spillway and across from the volunteer residences in the Administration area. The access roads to both stockpiles shall also be sprayed.

(c) Full coverage spraying of the gravel access road and parking area .75 ACRE at the Boyer Access, North end of the dam.

(d) Full coverage spraying of a rock-lined ditch adjacent to the service .2 ACRE road along the toe of the dam.

(e) Full Coverage spraying of a 3-foot wide band of riprap along the .2 ACRE edge of the riprap, from the water’s edge to the top of the dam, upstream side, right and left abutments.

(f) Spot treatment of the riprapped area between the water’s edge 25.5 ACRES and the top of the dam, between the left and right abutments, on the upstream side of the dam.

(g) Spot treatment of the riprapped area on both sides, and the 1 ACRE Concrete seal of the Emergency Spillway. (North end of the Dam)

(h) Full coverage spraying of a riprapped area adjacent to the parking .6 ACRE curbs at the Boyer Park parking area. Shall include rock lined ditches and riprap adjacent to the water, for 100’ North and 100’ South of the parking area.

(i) Full coverage spraying of the entire asphalt approach to the Tower. .01 ACRE

C.7.1.8 TOTAL VEGETATION CONTROL (AROUND TREES AND SHRUBS).

(a) A 36-inch diameter circle around the trunks of trees and shrubs located within mowed portions of the areas listed below shall receive Two (2) full coverage treatment applications of Roundup (Glyphosate) plus Pendulum to eliminate all vegetative growth.

NOTE: Application of Roundup around shrubs and trees shall be made with a shielded-hand-held sprayer or wiper applicator. Extreme care shall be taken to avoid contact of the herbicide solution, spray, drift, or mist with foliage or green bark of trunk, branches, suckers, fruit, or other parts of trees or shrubs. Contact of Roundup with other than matured brown bark can result in serious damage to trees and shrubs.

PARK OR AREA APPROX. NUMBER OF TREES AND OR SHRUBS

Outlet 930 Trees and Shrubs (including 50 trees in hay lease areas) Administration 318 Trees and Shrubs Coeur d’ Alene 355 Trees and Shrubs Arrow Rock 209 Trees and Shrubs Turkey Point 556 Trees and Shrubs All Parks 35 Pine and cedar trees (will be designated at time of performance.

C.7.1.9 CONTROL OF UNWANTED WOODY VEGETATION AND

BROADLEAVES:

(a) Broadleaf and woody vegetation as directed by the Project Operations Manager or his authorized representative shall receive one (1) application of Remedy + 2-4 D plus surfactant for the control of various woody and broadleaf vegetation including but not limited to vetch, smartweed, poison ivy, various brush and bindweed. Application will require a two-man crew approximately 50 hours of work using a hand-help sprayer or applicator.

The majority of work will be located in the Outlet Park, Admin. area or dam and spillway areas. Primarily the spillway, dam backslope, stilling basin, river channel areas.

Note: The chemicals and surfactant will be provided by the Melvern Project for this quote item and this item only.

C.8.1 ALTERNATE CHEMICAL RATES OF APPLICATION OF MIX RATIO: Application of chemicals shall be in accordance with label directions for the material used. When other than anticipated pests or disease is encountered, or when it is the professional opinion of the contractor that the use of different mix ratios, rates of application, or chemicals other than those specified will produce better results, the contractor may request permission for their use. Any such request shall be in writing and shall specify the chemical, its uses, rates of application and cost. A label for the requested chemical shall be furnished with the contractor’s request. Requests shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 30 days prior to intended use. If granted, permission for the use of an alternate mix ratio, rate of application or chemical will be in writing from the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. Chemicals, rates, or mixture ratios other than those specified will not be used in the absence of the above specified request and approval.

C.8.2 The contractor shall comply with all Federal, state, and local laws governing health, training, operational and licensing requirements as may be applicable and required for application…