B.01.01. Combined Synopsis and Solicitation – W912DQ24Q1071.pdf

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W912DQ24Q1071 26-Jul-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

816-389-3812

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 01 Aug 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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W912DQ9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

AUSTIN ANDERSON

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

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 966218 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

RJ HARMS

PERRY LAKE PROJECT OFFICE 10419 PERRY PARK DR

PERRY KS 66073

TEL: 8163893790 FAX: 785-597-5739

816-389-2029/2030FAX:

TEL: 816-389-3812 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

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

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

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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W912DQ24Q1071

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SYNOPSIS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and the SF 1449 will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ24Q1071 and it is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). Quotes are due at the date and time specfied in Box 8.

This requirement will be synopsized and solicited through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) System Solicitation Portal. Quotes will be accepted through either the PIEE Solicitation Portal or by emailing them to Contract Specialist Grant Hibbs at grant.m.hibbs@usace.army.mil.

See Section L of this solicitation for additional instructions on submitting a quote.

All quotes must be good for at least sixty days from the solicitation due date. One contract for mowing services will be awarded from this solicitation.

If you have questions about this solicitation, please contact Grant Hibbs at grant.m.hibbs@usace.army.mil or by phone at (816) 389-3503. Email is preferred.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05.

This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 (Landscaping Services). The small business size standard is $9.5 Million. The Product/Service Code is S208, Housekeeping--Landscaping/Groundskeeping.

Description of Services Required: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has a need for mowing services at its Perry Project Office in Perry, Kansas. The services are further described in the performance work statement located in Section C of this solicitation. Contract line items are listed in Section B of this solicitation.

Date(s) and Location of Contract Performance: This is anticipated to be awarded as a one-year contract with two additional options that may be exercised by the Government. The location of performance is Jefferson County, Kansas 66013. Additional details are set forth in the accompanying performance work statement.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria included in part (a) of FAR 52.212-2 are: price, related experience, and past performance.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with their quotes.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses listed in the clause that apply to this acquisition are identified in Section I of this solicitation.

Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions are located in Sections E, F, H, I, K, L, and M of this solicitation.

System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

The prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management (https://SAM.gov/).

The System for Award Management is a free website that is owned and operated by the federal government.

Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements on the SAM.gov website, including at the following link: https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. Information can also be obtained by calling (866) 606-8220. Small businesses needing additional information may also wish to visit the website of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers at https://www.aptac-us.org/sam-registration/. It is the contractor’s responsibility to track their SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

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 PTAC 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 https://www.aptac-us.org/contracting-assistance/. THIS

IS A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED BY A NON-PROFIT PAID FOR BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 5 Each Mowing Services – Parks/Campgrounds

FFP

The contractor shall perform all mowing and trimming services for the areas identified as Parks/Campgrounds in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. All quantities are for estimated mowings.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

0002 1 Each OPTION Mowing Services – Parks/Campgrounds

FFP

The contractor shall perform all mowing and trimming services for the areas identified as Parks/Campgrounds in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. All quantities are for estimated mowings.

0003 6 Each OPTION Mowing Services – Day Use & Misc. Areas

FFP

The contractor shall perform all mowing and trimming services for the areas identified as Day Use and Misc. Areas in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. All quantities are for estimated mowings.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MOWING SERVICES

PERRY PROJECT

1. General Information

1.1. Background: Perry Lake is typical of northern Kansas, which consists of rolling uplands, eroded valleys of varying widths and meandering streams. The valley along the Delaware River is formed by irregular hills with slopes ranging from fairly gentle to steep. The steep slopes are usually covered in native woodlands.

Gentle slopes prevail in the upper valley of the main river and along tributary arms and are generally tillable.

A very noticeable quality of Perry Lake is its diverse habitats and environment. Traveling through one park may evoke impressions of the Missouri Ozarks while moments later; another area will possess characteristics of a prairie environment found in central Kansas. The rolling geography and wooded roadside provide scenic drives through some of the park areas. Most of the shorelines are enshrouded with woodlands and shrubs that partially obscure scenic views of the lake.

The Kansas River basin has a drainage area of approximately 1,117 square miles of total area above the dam. There are 39,338.47 acres of fee land and 3,449.24 acres of flowage easement, with 1,187.58 in Atchison County and 2,261.66 acres in Jefferson County for a total acquisition of 42,787.71 acres. The lake has 11,631 acres of surface area and 159 miles of shoreline at multipurpose pool.

The Corps of Engineers has primary responsibility for the lake operations, wildlife management, Federal Parks, lands outside public areas, shoreline management and numerous other aspects of management of Perry Lake. The Corps of Engineers also provides some assistance, whenever feasible, with the hunting, fisheries management and enforcement of safe boating regulations.

Perry Dam is located 3 miles north of Perry, Kansas in Jefferson County and at mile 5.3 of the Delaware River in the northeast portion of the state. It is situated within 50 miles of one-third of the state’s population. Three of the state’s four metropolitan areas are in close proximity to the lake: Topeka, Kansas City, and Lawrence. Due to the lake’s proximity to these population areas, the lake will continue to receive high use.

1.2. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas and a designated portion of the back slope of Perry Dam for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Perry Lake Project, as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

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 Perry Project Office to review the requirements and details of the work.

1.4. 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 in the table below. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall present to the Contracting Officer proof of the required insurance.

REQUIRED INSURANCE SCHEDULE

Type Amount Worker’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable state statute Employer’s Liability Minimum amount of $100,000 General Liability on Comprehensive Form of Policy

Minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence of bodily injury which includes, but is not limited to, insurance for all work required herein.

Comprehensive Automotive Liability

Minimum limits for $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Coverages required above are minimums. If State Statute requires higher limits of coverage, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage. Information regarding State requirements may be obtained by contacting: KANSAS: Insurance Commissioner, Toll Free, 1-800-432-2484, Division of Workers Compensation, 913-296-3071

1.5. Quality Control

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.

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

1.5.3. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), a telephone number attended during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., CST) to which calls concerning performance or other contractual matters can be placed. For the purpose of time and date, a message will be deemed delivered to the Contractor, at such time as it is delivered to the number provided by the Contractor.

1.5.4. As each item of work is completed, the Contractor's representative at the job site shall enter the time that the item of work was completed on a Contractor's Daily Worksheet. Completed and signed worksheets shall be delivered each day work is performed, as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Government shall furnish contractor Daily Worksheet forms.

1.6. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1.6.1. 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)s.

1.6.2. 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.

1.6.3. In the event that an area is missed, or is not mowed, trimmed, or has not had grass or debris removed as specified, the Contractor agrees to return and re-perform the unsatisfactory or missed services immediately upon receipt of notice form the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative.

1.6.4. 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.

1.6.5. The Government reserves the right to obtain services performed by a third party or Government personnel for non-compliance of requested re-performance. The cost incurred by the Government will be levied against the Contractor. Any time 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. The direct cost to the Government for substitution of the Government personnel removed from their normal duties is computed on an hourly basis at the applicable wage rate.

1.7. Scheduling of Services

1.7.1. Individual requests 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 first) and complete the work in the time specified. The time allowed to complete the required services shall begin either as soon as the Contractor begins the mowing and trimming services, or at the end of the 48 consecutive hours after receipt of the order, whichever occurs first.

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

1.7.3. The Government will order only complete mowings, to include but not limited to mowing, trimming of parks, roadways, lagoons, trails and other designated areas.

1.8. Areas to be Serviced and Estimated Acreage

Area Estimated Acreage

# of Mowings

CLIN 0001

(BASE)

# of Mowings

CLIN 0002

(OPTION)

Parks/Campgrounds Longview Park 27 5 1 Old Town Park 36 5 1 Rock Creek Park 62 5 1 Slough Creek Park 74 5 1 Thompsonville Park/Upper Rock Creek Park 7 5 1

Total for Parks/Campgrounds: 206

Estimated Acreage

# of Mowings

CLIN 0003

(OPTION)

Day Use & Misc. Areas ATV Area/39th Street/Delaware Marsh 3 6 Old Military Trail 1 6 Outlet Park Area (East/West) 22 6 Perry Park 14 6 Slough Creek Bridge Boat Ramp 2 6

Total for Day Use & Misc. Areas: 42

Acreages shown above are estimated and all mow areas under this contract match existing delineated mowing areas. Refer to the attachment showing maps of the delineated areas to be mowed. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all acreage and conditions affecting the performance of the work. The Contractor shall satisfy himself/herself that Government estimated acreages are acceptable within 15 days of the first mowing. Roadway mowing (represented by a line on the maps) will vary in width (5 to 15 feet) from the edge of the pavement/shoulder to the tree line or existing delineated mowing boundary. Shaded areas on the maps with estimated acreage also include areas that will not be mowed including campsites, roadways, building footprints, etc. The Contractor should visit the Perry Project before submitting an offer.

1.9. Period of Performance

1.9.1. Mowing and trimming services shall be as-ordered for the service period 1 August through 31

October, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Work will not be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless this restriction is specifically waived in writing by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

1.9.2. The Government anticipates that a mowing order for all Public Use Areas will be placed prior to the following holidays: Labor Day.

1.9.3. All work shall be accomplished within a five-day period. Services rendered outside the time frames specified will not be compensated, unless the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative specifically waives this restriction in writing.

1.9.4. Vegetative growth rate under favorable climatic conditions at the Perry Project is such that mowing and trimming may be required approximately every ten (10) to fourteen (14) days.

1.10. Contractor Personnel

1.10.1. All Contractor personnel shall be fully clothed, at all times, while performing these services.

Clothing shall be clean and neat in appearance.

1.10.2. Contractor personnel shall utilize tact, diplomacy and courtesy at all times during contact with the public.

1.11. Safety Requirements

1.11.1. 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. The plan is intended to be a viable document and enhance the safety of Project staff and visitors. The Contractor will be expected to take a vital interest in safety, hazard, and educate their employees to work and plan their work safely. Proper driving techniques and defensive driving will be practiced to prevent vehicle accidents and property damage.

1.11.2. 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 the purpose.

1.11.3. 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.

1.11.4. Any injury, property damage equipment malfunction or safety hazard observed by the Contractor shall be immediately reported to the Project personnel.

1.11.5. The contractor will comply with all safety requirements pertaining to ENG 385-1-1 that can be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/ceso.htm with special attention given to Section 16, Machinery and Mechanized Equipment

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

1.11.7. Mowers will be required to carry fire extinguishers during times of burn bans.

1.12. Other Contractors: The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees. All work must be carefully planned and fitted not to interfere with such other work. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by other contractors or by Government employees.

1.13. 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 Project Office.

Any evidence of vandalism, instances of facilities not operating properly, or facilities in need of repair shall be reported immediately to Project personnel.

1.14. Coordination with the Project Office: During mowing periods, the Government reserves the right to schedule meetings with the Contractor. The meetings shall be scheduled at the Project Office, as necessary, to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the Scope of Work, and to arrange a satisfactory operating agreement.

1.15. Security

1.15.1. The Contractor shall safeguard keys issued to them to perform the services required by this contract. All keys shall be returned to the government upon request and/or completion of the contract. Failure to return keys can result in withholding of payment.

1.15.2. The contractor is prohibited from making copies of keys.

1.15.3. 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.

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

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

Contracting officer's representative means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Fully-Clothed: Deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-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.

Miscellaneous Mowing: Mowing in the areas between camp pads and the lake, and in developed camping areas that are now closed. Some of the mowing consists of very rocky and uneven terrain.

Partial Mowing and Trimming: Mowing and Trimming approximately 18 feet outward in each direction from buildings, 5 feet out (to accomplish a circle 10 feet in diameter) from water hydrants and water fountains and 3 feet outward along sidewalks in Public Use Areas.

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

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component 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.

Roadway Mowing: Right-of-way moving from road shoulder to the tree line or existing established mowing line. In the absence of a tree line, the distance shall be approximately 15 feet on each side of the road.

Service contract means 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:

Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or modification of supplies, systems, or equipment.

Routine recurring maintenance of real property.

Housekeeping and base services.

Operation of Government-owned equipment facilities, and systems.

Shall means the imperative.

3. Government-Furnished Equipment, Materials and Supplies: Contractor Daily Worksheet Forms

4. Contractor Furnished Equipment and Supplies: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment to accomplish the services specified in this PWS. All equipment must be approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to initial use. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. The Contractor shall assure that he has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment.

4.1. Mowers shall be tractor mounted rotary type, capable of producing a smooth even cut, with a cutting height adjustable from 3 to 6 inches. Sickle bar mowers may be used on ditches inaccessible to other mowers.

Blades shall be sharpened and/or replaced often enough to assure smooth grass cut. All mowers shall be constructed to distribute grass clipping evenly to prevent clumps or windrows. All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass.

4.2. Trimming equipment shall consist of power hand mowers, "weed-eaters" or other type power trimmers, weed whips, and other equipment and tools as may be appropriate for the task.

5. Specific Tasks

5.1.1. All mowing and trimming shall be completed in an area prior to moving to another area.

5.1.2. Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to submitting an offer. The Government shall not be held accountable for conditions at the site, which were not taken into account by prospective offerors.

5.1.3. Mowing and trimming operations around buildings and roadsides shall be performed so grass clippings are thrown away from buildings and away from the road whenever possible.

5.1.4. Extreme care shall be exercised when mowing and trimming around trees, bushes, shrubs, buildings, and other objects to insure that equipment does not come in contact with the object. All costs of repair or replacement in size, kind and type resulting from damage by the Contractor's equipment shall be borne by the Contractor. Repair or replacement shall occur within 24 hours of noticed damage. All damage will be reported to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

5.1.5. Any downed limbs, sticks, or other debris in the mowed area will be moved from the area by the contractor and placed in the nearest wooded area outside the mowed area. If the material is suitable for a campfire the limb/stick/debris may be placed at or near the fire ring at the nearest campsite.

Excessive material from storms or flooding events will be reported to the COR to determine if the limb/sticks/debris will need to be moved by Corps of Engineers personnel.

5.1.6. Soft spots or muddy areas within the mowed areas that are not associated with weather conditions and are suspected water leaks shall be reported to the COR immediately.

5.2. Mowing

5.2.1. Mowing operations shall not cause rutting or otherwise disturb existing turf. Tractors shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the tractor wheels on turns.

Mowing is not permitted when the ground is so wet that operations cause rutting or otherwise disturbs existing turf.

5.2.2. All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract shall present a neat, well-cared-for evenly mowed appearance, free from ruts, un-mowed strips, streaks, or scalping. Tractors shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the tractor wheels on turns.

5.2.3. The Government will advise the contractor on the height of the cut, which will be between 3 and 5 inches. The Government reserves the right to designate the starting point (area or items to be mowed first) when ordering services under this contract.

5.2.4. Some of the mowing areas consist of rocky terrain and heavily wooded areas, and will require an extensive amount of trimming and hand mowing where larger mowers cannot maneuver satisfactorily.

5.2.5. The contractor will be required to pick up all shredded debris that is created by mowing over any trash.

5.2.6. The Contracting Officers Representative will provide the contractor with locations that equipment can be parked during a scheduled mowing. All equipment will be removed from public lands within 24 hours of a completion of a scheduled mowing.

5.2.7. Roadsides/road edges as indicated with a red line on the maps will be mowed to the tree line (base of trees), if a tree line is not present the contractor will mow 15 feet from the road edge as measured on the ground with a wheel type measuring device. In many areas this will include mowing one or both sides of a ditch.

5.3. Trimming

5.3.1. Trimming is required in all areas. Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, parking lots, curbs, parking lot bumper blocks (both sides), sidewalks, boulders, playgrounds, beaches, boat ramps and other fixed obstacles. The curbing at all boat ramps shall be trimmed to include five (5) feet down the riprap slope. In addition, on the first mowing ordered in the spring, vegetation in riprap areas surrounding boat ramps and boat ramp parking lots shall be trimmed for a distance of 5 feet down the riprap slope from the field side edge.

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

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

overnight, even if the trimming operations are not completed.

5.3.4. Trimming shall include the removal of sprouts and heavily weeded growth.

5.3.5. Immediately following trimming sidewalks, entrances into buildings, and building interiors shall be swept as needed to remove clippings.

6. Service Delivery Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Section (Para)

Contract Requirement

Performance Standard Lot

Description

ALP

Method of Surveillance

5.2 Mow Turf Area

Turf area presents even appearance not less than 3” high and not more than 5”;

turf not rutted.

Acres 96 Random Sample

5.3 Trimming

Grass and weeds are trimmed around fixed objects at the same time as mowing and to the same height standard.

Fixed objects not damaged.

Acres 96 Random Sample

5.3.3 Remove Debris, Clippings

Sidewalks, roads, building entrances and interiors free of clippings and other debris.

Acres 96

Random Sample, Validated Customer Complaint

7. Applicable Publications and Forms

7.1. MAP: Information on Perry Lake can be found on the Internet at:

https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Perry-Lake/

CONTRACTOR MOWING LOG

Date:

Contractor:

Contract №: W912DQ-24-C-1XXX

Total № of Employees Working Today:

Mowing Start

Time Mowing End Time

Trimming End Time

Grass Removal End Time

Any Item Vandalized Since Last Services or Other Problems Observed:

Safety problems noted:

Contractor or Approved Authorized Representative:

ANTITERRORISM/OPSEC

ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SERCURITY REQUIREMENT

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

(End of Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirement)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-OCT-2024

N/A USACE, KANSAS CITY +

RJ HARMS

PERRY LAKE PROJECT OFFICE 10419

PERRY PARK DR

PERRY KS 66073

8163893790

966218

0002 POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-OCT-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-OCT-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

WAGE RATES

Location:

Perry Project Office, Perry (Jefferson County), Kansas

Wage Determination:

Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-5339 Revision No. 23 (May 17, 2024) https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5339/23

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.219-14 (Dev) Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) FEB 2023 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and

Construction Contracts.

MAY 2024

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2024 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award…