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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Evaluation Criteria Lake Project: Herbicide Application Services

A total of up to four (4) Master Blanket Purchase Agreements will be entered into with responsive vendors. The Evaluation Criteria will be to determine award for up to four (4) responsive vendors.

Site Visit. A site visit will be held at the Raystown Lake Visitors Center, 6145 Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA 16647. Please contact Tara Whitsel at 814-658-6811 or at Tara.J.Whitsel@usace.army.mil for the time and date. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and site visit.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quotes shall be submitted via e-mail to tolulope.o.olojo@usace.army.mil ATTN: Tolulope Olojo, or via mail to Tolulope Olojo, 7000-Contracting, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, no later than the time and date specified on Standard Form 1449, Block 8. Unclear quotes may not result in questions for clarifications.

Inquiries to end users or any personnel regarding this project are not permitted. Please direct any inquiries concerning this solicitation must be submitted by email no later than Friday, January 06, 2016 at 12:00PM (EST). Email: tolulope.o.olojo@usace.army.mil. No questions will be taken after that time.

Quotes shall contain the following:

1. A cover letter on Contractor’s letterhead, summarizing the pricing total and outlining the terms and conditions of the quote, signed by the representative managing the project. Include the Cage Code, Duns #, and Tax ID.

2. Each Contractor is required to submit a quote consisting of two (2) separate volumes. The Volumes are I – Technical & Past Performance and II – Price. If the contractor’s quote is submitted in hard copy, the quote must be accompanied by 2 digital copies (CD’s) of each volume. NOTE: Files shall not contain classified data or hyperlinks.

3. The Contractor must organize their quote as described and outlined below. The contactor’s name, RFQ number, and date must be affixed to the outside of each volume. The volumes must be in an 8½” x 11” format. Pages may be single-sided or double-sided. The submission of false or misleading information will be grounds for disqualification of the quote. Information requested that is missing may be ground for disqualification.

4. Volume I – Technical & Past Performance: The total number of pages must not exceed 25 pages (this does not include the actual past performance questionnaires provided directly by the references. This volume shall be free of any cost/price information.

Factor 1 – Technical The contractor shall provide sufficient detail to support the proposed performance work statement to show they are realistic in successfully meeting the requirement. The contractor shall describe their methods and approach for fulfilling the PWS requirements in sufficient detail to communicate the feasibility of the approach as described below.

Feasibility of Approach – The contractor shall provide enough detail that the government can determine whether the contractor’s methods and approach to meeting the PWS requirements provide a high level of confidence of successful completion.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Past performance information is required for this solicitation. Past performance information refers to the Contractor’s recent and relevant projects. In this solicitation, “recent” is considered to be within the past three (3) years, and “relevant” is considered to be “of similar size, scope and complexity” to the current requirement.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

The Contractor shall:

A. Complete the table below for three (3) recent and relevant projects. In the last row of the table, provide contact information (name, organization, phone number and email address) for a Customer who is able to provide a reference for the specific project identified.

B. Provide a narrative, for each project listed in the table, which describes the project and outlines the relevancy of the project to the current Performance Work Statement (PWS). All similarities to the current PWS shall be highlighted in yellow in the narrative.

C. Contractors without recent or relevant past performance information should clearly state this in the quote and refer to the “Evaluation” section for additional information. If information about completed projects is not available, the Contractor may provide information about current, ongoing projects. These projects should be clearly marked as current or ongoing projects in the submission.

Project #1 Project #2 Project #3

Contract Number

Project Location Contract Amount

Contract Type (e.g., firm fixed price, cost)

Who was the Prime Contractor?

Recency: Was the period of performance within the last 3 years? (Y/N)

Did this project involve a subcontractor agreement?

(Y/N)

Did this project involve a teaming arrangement?

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Customer/Reference Contact Information

- Name, Organization, Phone number, Email address

Narrative

5. Volume II – Price: The cost/price quote shall be submitted with a narrative cover sheet. The Price Schedule shall be completed in full and all calculations should be accurate. The Price Schedule shall be complete, with all line items priced, to be considered for award. Quotes providing partial pricing may be considered non-responsive. The Government will evaluate price based on the subtotal cost for each year, however, the price per acre will be binding in the master BPA.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

20 December 2016 Performance Work Statement

Raystown Lake Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Master Blanket Purchase Agreement

Herbicide Application Services

1. GENERAL

1.1 Introduction. The work to be performed under this contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to provide herbicide application services at various locations, including recreation and non-public use areas, located throughout the Raystown Lake Project.

Raystown Lake is located in Huntingdon and Bedford counties in South Central Pennsylvania, approximately 95 miles west of Harrisburg and 175 miles east of Pittsburgh. It is south of the town of Huntingdon and approximately 70 miles north of the Pennsylvania - Maryland border. The dam-site is on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River with the main access to the project via Rt. 26 S. from Rt.

22 to the North and Rt. 26 N. from the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

The contractor will perform all work to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

1.2 Definitions. As used through this performance work statement, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below.

a. Contractor. The term “Contractor” refers to the prime contractor and all contractor employees and personnel. The prime contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

b. Contractor Representative. The term “Contractor Representative” refers to a foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interest of the contractor with regard to all matters involving the contract.

c. Contracting Officer (CO). The term “Contracting Officer” refers to the person executing this

Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and subsequent BPA calls on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer.

d. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The term “Contracting Officer’s Representative” refers to the person designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for administration of the contract.

e. Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call: The term “BPA Call” refers to the document used to order the services under this contract. These orders shall be issued by the Ordering Officer.

f. Quality Control. The term “Quality Control” refers to action taken by the contractor and /or their personnel to document, inspect, and control performance of services to insure they meet the specifications and requirements of this contract.

g. Quality Assurance. The term “Quality Assurance” refers to action taken by the Government to ensure the contractor’s quality control system is functioning and that the Contractor is providing services, which are in accordance with this contract.

1.3 Contractor Capability. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and quality assurances necessary to apply herbicides to unwanted vegetation at the Raystown Lake Project, Baltimore District, US Army Corps of Engineers in accordance with the specifications contained herein.

1.4 Pre-Work Conferences. The contractor is required to attend a pre-work conference prior to the commencement of work for each BPA Call. The purpose of the meetings will be to review the call, verify insurance, and review the accident prevention plan, and the safety plan requirements. The meetings will be held at Raystown Lake at a time that is mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Government.

1.5 Normal Working Hours. Spraying must be completed in order to achieve maximum treatment results.

The Contractor may apply herbicides only between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. SPRAY TREATMENTS

2.1. The Government will classify the type and acreage of vegetation for treatment on the BPA Call. The Government shall supply the Contractor with copies of maps delineating the extent of the herbicide treatment area. If necessary the time and method of application will be indicated in the BPA Call as well.

Vegetation to be eliminated will be categorized into the eight (8) categories as follows in the bid items below (See Section B – Bidding Schedule Notes):

a. Recreation Area Control. The Contractor shall use herbicide or mechanical treatment to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes grass, broadleaf plants, and woody stem growth from designated recreation areas. This may include facilities such as parking lots, campsites, playground, gravel walkways/trails, overlooks, picnic pads, etc. Work will be ordered on an acreage basis. Example treatment areas and maps are included in Appendix A.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide will be used in a recreation area frequented by the public, that a fresh water lake and streams are in close proximity, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide is not permitted for use without approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor MUST use a chemical approved for an aquatic environment within 25ft of any water body, stream, wetland, vernal pool, etc.

The Contractor shall use a contact herbicide to achieve 95% mortality of existing vegetation. The Contractor shall be required to use a pre-emergent herbicide(s) in the herbicide application. The pre-emergent(s) selected must be provided to the Government for review and acceptance. Pre-emergent will provide up to 8 months residual control, be odorless and non-staining to surfaces.

Typically, work ordered under this category must be completed prior to the Memorial Day Holiday.

EXAMPLE herbicide mixtures are provided below:

For Sites in which adjacent vegetation shall be protected from treatment

5oz Esplanade + 4 oz. Matrix + 32 oz Glyphosate + 1 to 2 pints Attach Surfactant per acre.

For Sites without adjacent vegetation Oust Extra (3oz/acre) can be added for further residual control.

b. Raystown Dam Area Control. The Contractor shall use herbicide or mechanical treatment to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes grass and broadleaf plants from the various components that comprise the Raystown Dam. This may include features such as the “faces” or breast of the dam, gated abutments, guardrails, signs, fencing, etc. Work will be ordered on an acreage basis. Example treatment areas and maps are included in Appendix B.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide will be used in areas frequented by the public, that a fresh water lake and streams are in close proximity, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor MUST use a chemical approved for an aquatic environment within 25ft of any water body, stream, wetland, vernal pool, etc.

The Contractor shall use a contact herbicide such to achieve 95% mortality of existing vegetation. The Contractor shall be required to use a pre-emergent herbicide(s) in the herbicide application. The pre-emergent(s) selected must be provided to the government for review and acceptance. Pre-emergent will provide up to 8 months residual control, be odorless and non-staining to surfaces. Pre-emergent(s) utilized at certain dam location sites must be capable of controlling brush and woody stem growth.

Typically, work ordered under this category must be completed prior to the Memorial Day Holiday.

EXAMPLE herbicide mixtures are provided below:

For Dam Rip-Rap to water’s edge (not into the water)

5oz Esplanade + 12 oz of Viewpoint + 32oz Glyphosate + 1 to 2 pints Attach Surfactant per acre.

For Sites in which adjacent vegetation shall be protected from treatment 5oz Esplanade + 4 oz. Matrix + 32 oz Glyphosate + 1 to 2 pints Attach Surfactant per acre.

For Sites without adjacent vegetation

Oust Extra (3oz/acre) can be added for further residual control.

c. Non Pre-emergent Treatment Area Control. The Contractor shall use herbicide or mechanical treatment to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes grass and broadleaf plants from various project locations. Work will be ordered on an acreage basis. Example use of this classification includes treatment of poison ivy patches adjacent to campsites or recreation facilities, new recreation facilities, etc.

This classification will not be used to treat areas that are required to be retreated by the Contractor due to failure to achieve the required mortality rate in a previous task order.

The Contractor shall use a contact herbicide to achieve 95% mortality of existing vegetation. The use of a pre-emergent is NOT required in this classification.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide will be used in a recreation area frequented by the public that a fresh water lake and streams are in close proximity, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor MUST use a chemical approved for an aquatic environment within 25ft of any water body, stream, wetland, vernal pool, etc.

d. Food Plot Areas. The Contractor shall use herbicide to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes grass and broadleaf plants in preparation for the planting of corn and/or other crops for the purpose of providing wildlife forage areas.

The Contractor shall use a contact herbicide such as Glyphosate to achieve 100% mortality of existing vegetation. The Contractor shall also use a pre-emergent herbicide such as Atrazine to control weeds as they emerge. The Contractor shall ensure that the herbicides used will not have a negative effect on corn germination or survival. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor MUST use a chemical approved for an aquatic environment within 25ft of any water body, stream, wetland, vernal pool, etc.

Work will be ordered on a per acre basis; typically work under this category must be completed prior to the Memorial Day Holiday.

e. Invasive Vegetation Density 1. The Contractor shall use herbicide and/or mechanical means to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes invasive/noxious species in forested areas. Areas may be remote. A list of species considered by the Raystown Lake Project to be invasive/noxious is included in Attachment C. The classification is used when 75%-100% of the area is dominated by a single or multiple invasive/noxious species as defined by the Raystown Lake Project.

The Raystown Lake Project will provide the Contractor with maps and/or charts defining the treatment area, dominant invasive species and relative densities. Typically this work will have a minimum 6-12 month window of completion.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide may be used in areas within proximity of a fresh water lake and streams, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the

Work will be ordered on a per acre basis. Typically this worked is ordered in conjunction with recreation, dam, or additional invasive vegetation treatments.

f. Invasive Vegetation Density 2. The Contractor shall use herbicide and/or mechanical means to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes invasive/noxious species in forested areas. Areas may be remote. A list of species considered by the Raystown Lake Project to be invasive/noxious is included in Attachment C. The classification is used when 50%-75% of the area is dominated by a single or multiple invasive/noxious species as defined by the Raystown Lake Project.

The Raystown Lake Project will provide the Contractor with maps and/or charts defining the treatment area, dominant invasive species and relative densities. Typically this work will have a minimum 6-12 month window of completion.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide may be used in areas within proximity of a fresh water lake and streams, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor MUST use a chemical approved for an aquatic environment within 25ft of any water body, stream, wetland, vernal pool, etc.

Work will be ordered on a per acre basis. Typically this worked is ordered in conjunction with recreation,

g. Invasive Vegetation Density 3. The Contractor shall use herbicide and/or mechanical means to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes invasive/noxious species in forested areas. Areas may be remote. A list of species considered by the Raystown Lake Project to be invasive/noxious is included in Attachment C. The classification is used when 25%-50% of the area is dominated by a single or multiple invasive/noxious species as defined by the Raystown Lake Project.

The Raystown Lake Project will provide the Contractor with maps and/or charts defining the treatment area, dominant invasive species and relative densities. Typically this work will have a minimum 3-6 month window of completion.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide may be used in areas within proximity of a fresh water lake and streams, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the

Work will be ordered on a per acre basis. Typically this worked is ordered in conjunction with recreation,

h. Invasive Vegetation Density 4. The Contractor shall use herbicide and/or mechanical means to remove unwanted vegetation that primarily includes invasive/noxious species in forested areas. Areas may be remote. A list of species considered by the Raystown Lake Project to be invasive/noxious is included in Attachment C. The classification is used when 0-25% of the area is dominated by a single or multiple invasive/noxious species as defined by the Raystown Lake Project.

The Raystown Lake Project will provide the Contractor with maps and/or charts defining the treatment area, dominant invasive species and relative densities. Typically this work will have a minimum 3-6 month window of completion.

When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide may be used in areas within proximity of a fresh water lake and streams, and that desirable vegetation exists within the designated spray site.v Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the

Work will be ordered on a per acre basis. Typically this worked is ordered in conjunction with recreation,

2.2. Upon issuance of the Delivery Order, the Contractor shall contact the Raystown Lake Project Office within 5 days to coordinate a treatment schedule. The Delivery Order will include treatment deadlines.

There may be several different deadlines depending on the treatment required in the Delivery Order. For example only: Recreation Areas may have to be treated by the end of May, the Dam may have to be treated by the end of June, and forest invasive treatment may be to be treated by the end of September.

The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative a schedule outlining the order of sprayings including the dates and estimated times for all herbicide applications prior to beginning treatment. The Contractor shall contact the Raystown Lake office at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to any and all intended herbicide applications, requesting approval to proceed. Applications will be in accordance with the submitted schedule. Variations from the schedule in excess of one day must be approved before work can continue. The schedule will be resubmitted when variations of more than two days occur. This schedule will be used in part to provide a fair and accurate inspection of herbicide application.

2.3. The Contractor shall select applicable herbicides based on required use of pre-emergent, vegetation to be eradicated or prevented, toxicity, environmental concerns, and sites to be treated. When selecting herbicides, the Contractor shall take into consideration that the herbicide may be used in recreation areas frequented by the public, that a fresh water lake and streams are in close proximity, and that desirable vegetation may exist in very close proximity to the designated spray site. Restricted use herbicide are not permitted for use without approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor MUST use a chemical approved for an aquatic environment within 25ft of any water body, stream, wetland, vernal pool, etc.

2.4. A dye solution shall be mixed with the herbicides to assist the contractor and the Government inspector to determine spray patterns.

2.5. The formulated herbicide will be applied to achieve thorough, even coverage (but not to the point of run-off) on all areas to be treated within the specified spray areas. Application methods should thoroughly wet any live green vegetation (not to the point of runoff) to ensure the eradication of unwanted vegetative growth. After the prescribed amount of time as indicated by the chemical label, the treatment must result in a minimum 95% percent mortality of live, non-desirable vegetation within the treatment area.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to apply another (one or more) follow-up treatments or a spot type treatment, at no additional charge to the Corps, to achieve the required kill of selected plants within the Project Area.

2.6. Equipment utilized in the herbicide treatments may include: a boom ground sprayer attached to a vehicle, a back pack type ground sprayer, or a vehicle mounted tank, hose, and hand gun type system. Use of spray vehicles off designated roadways is subject to the approval of the Manager, Raystown Lake.

2.7. The contractor’s spray methods shall establish and maintain a uniform symmetrical line at the outside edge of all application areas.

2.8. The contractor shall include with each invoice completed Post Application Documentation Forms (Attachment D) for each spray treatment day and/or each spray treatment area.

3. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED MATERIALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and quality assurances necessary to apply herbicides to unwanted vegetation at the Raystown Lake Project, Baltimore District, US Army Corps of Engineers in accordance with the specifications contained herein.

3.2. There must be at least one contractor employee with current applicator certification/license on site during any and all applications. That employee must possess a current Pennsylvania Commercial Applicators Pesticide License under the appropriate category for which treatment is taking place. Some expected licensing requirements may be Park Pest Control (23), Weed (14), Right of Way (10), Lawn and Turf (07), Ornamental and Shade Trees (06), Aquatic (09). This listing is intended as informational only. State laws covering types of licenses may require different categories other than listed here. A copy of the licenses must be furnished to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Raystown prior to the commencement of work in any contract year.

3.3. The contractor shall furnish the Raystown Office copies of the current herbicide labels and Safety Data

Sheets (SDS) prior to the application of each herbicide utilized in the treatment. The Government reserves the right to review and/or deny the use of any chemical to be applied on the project site.

3.4. The contractor is responsible for the calibration of his equipment and the application methods in order to achieve the specified rates of application.

3.5. The moving and replacing of all portable U.S. Government obstructions (such as picnic tables) within the application site is the responsibility of the contractor. Visitor’s property that cannot be moved by the contractor (such as vehicles or camping equipment) should be avoided and the area blocked by those obstructions should be treated at a later time at no additional cost to the Government. If the Contractor cannot apply the treatment due to visitor obstructions after a repeat attempt and as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, an equitable adjustment will be made to the square footage and reflected in the invoice.

3.6. The Contractor shall coordinate the locations for mixing and preparing herbicides with the Manager or his representative. A spill containment system will be properly used during all mixing operations on Government property and will be approved by the Manager or his representative. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Raystown Lake immediately of any non-contained herbicide or insecticide spill and take appropriate action to mitigate the spill and decontaminate the site.

4. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS

4.1. The Government shall provide a “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”. The updated manual can be found at the following website:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

4.2. Keys will be provided by the Government for executing the duties of this contract as per Section 8.

5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Raystown Lake reserves the right to modify application period dates based upon the effect of local weather and water conditions on weed growth. Notification will be in writing prior to the beginning of an application period.

5.2. The contractor shall not apply herbicides during periods of inclement weather, or under any conditions where even coverage cannot be obtained, or where excess spray drift or run off may occur. The manager or his designated representative may, based on independent judgment, halt work based on inappropriate weather.

5.3. The contractor may not fill pesticide tanks from any Corps body of water or Corps water source without prior inspection and approval of filling hoses, valves, (check valves required) and pumps by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Raystown Lake or his designated representative.

5.4. Before cleaning of any equipment on project lands, the contractor must contact the Contracting Officer’s

Representative, Raystown Lake for approval.

5.5. All work shall be subject to the inspection of Corps representatives as well as inspectors with other appropriate Federal agencies, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. No portions of this contract shall negate the applicability or requirements of any State Laws or regulations pertaining to Pesticide Management.

5.6. The contractor and all contractor employees shall be subject to the rules and regulations provided in Title

36, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 327, during the performance of this contract. A copy of these provisions will be provided by the Government.

5.7. Any work performed outside the scope of this contract must be negotiated in advance. Failure to acquire advance approval will result in the contractor NOT being compensated for the work performed outside the scope.

6. SAFETY

The Contractor and Contract Employees shall meet all applicable requirements of Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 dated 30 November 2014 entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” (website location http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf), OSHA Regulations, and all State and Local safety codes while in performance of this contract.

6.1. Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall develop and submit a written detailed accident prevention plan. This plan must indicate in detail the general policies and procedures for safe operation in the accomplishment of this contract. A cover letter identifying the Contractor or Company name, address, phone number, email (if applicable), Contract number and current year will accompany the plan. The plan will show how the Contractor intends to perform all services in full compliance with the safety requirements set forth in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. A signed letter of certification which references the contract and current year and states if the original plan remains current (or lists changes if applicable) is acceptable following the base year pre-work conference. All plans, or subsequent revisions, must be acceptable to government BEFORE work commences. An example Accident Prevention Plan outline and checklist of requirements in included as Appendix E.

6.2. Safety Officer. The Contractor shall designate a Contract Employee to be responsible for overall supervision of accident prevention activities. Such duties will include assuring applicable safety requirements are incorporated in work methods, and inspecting the work to ensure that safety measures are in action.

6.3. Reporting. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and report to the COR exposure data. All accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incident to work performed under this contract will be documented. All accidents shall be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence. All accidents resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention shall be reported immediately.

6.4. The Contractor shall observe all speed limits and other posted traffic signs in the operation of vehicles and equipment. Trucks or other vehicles will be operated in a safe manner and will not be parked in unsafe positions.

6.5. The Contractor shall exercise care and safety in the application of herbicides, taking necessary precautions to avoid contamination of the water, damage to private property, damage to government property (excluding the target areas defined within this contact) and injuries to the contractor, government employees, and the public. The Contractor must post warning signs at a minimum of one hundred (100) feet around the perimeter of the spray areas. Warning signs must be visible and legible to the naked eye for at least fifty (50) feet. If the site is accessible in only one direction, one sign shall be sufficient. Sign wording and format shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

6.6. Contractors must comply with any and all parts of the current labels for all chemicals used, as well as all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to the storage, handling, application, record keeping, licensing, equipment, and insurance required for these particular pesticides and applications.

The Contractor shall not store herbicides on site.

Any vehicle used to store or transport pesticides must have locking storage compartments.

All unused pesticides and containers must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate quality control to insure satisfactory performance of contract work in accordance with specifications. This feature will be assured by a comprehensive Quality Control Plan developed by the Contractor and approved by the COR prior to initiating work. The Government will monitor all work to assure compliance with the Contractor Quality Control Plan and that the Contractor’s performance meets Contract specifications.

7.1. Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall submit for the COR’s approval, a written detailed Quality Control Plan. This plan must indicate in detail, an inspection system covering all work performed under this contract. A cover letter identifying the Contractor or Company name, address, phone number, email (if applicable), Contract number and current year will accompany the plan. This plan will be submitted 14 days from the award date. A signed letter of certification which references the contract and current year and states if the original plan remains current (or lists changes if applicable) is acceptable following the base year pre-work conference. All plans, or subsequent revisions, must be acceptable to government BEFORE work commences. This plan shall include, at minimum, the following items.

7.1.1. QC Designation. The Contractor shall provide a signed letter to the COR designating the name(s) of the Contractor’s QC(s) who will be physically present on site with authority and power to conduct all overall management, coordination, and supervision whenever work specified herein is being performed.

This letter shall also include the QC(s) schedule(s) of work and contact information.

7.1.2. Inspection Schedule. The Contractor shall provide a schedule which identifies the frequency of Quality Control inspections.

7.1.3. Communication Plan. The Contractor shall provide a communication plan which demonstrates the Contractor’s ability to maintain communications between Contract Employees and the Government personnel during times when services under this contract are being performed. This plan must include contact phone numbers and email addresses used, and/or identification of alternate method of communication. Although the Corps of Engineers does not endorse any product or service provider, cellular communication using area providers (Verizon and AT&T for highest quality reception) is recommended to meet this requirement.

7.1.4. Service Procedure. The Contractor shall provide for the contract employee’s use, service procedures for each type of facility. This plan will include a sequence of actions that will result in meeting contract requirements at that type of facility. Itemized plans in checklist or bullet format are acceptable.

7.1.5. Revisions. The Contractor shall provide notification of any changes, additions or any other modification of this plan for KO and COR approval BEFORE incorporating said revision into the performance of services under this contract.

7.2. Post Application Documentation Form. The Contractor shall complete the reporting form upon completion of each spray treatment area or spray treatment day. Copy of reports shall be provided to the COR upon invoicing.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is subject to change during the life of this contract and the Contractor will be made aware of any changes. The quality assurance plan referenced below is included for information purposes only.

8.1. Inspections. The Government will inspect the Contractor’s services to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified, with deficiencies brought to the attention of the Contractor. 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 will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

8.2. Re-Inspection. Should it become necessary for the QA to perform re-inspections of defective work that was required to be redone and was not performed (due to failure of the Quality Control system), the government may withhold payment for the service that was not performed and document the Contractor’s performance as unsatisfactory.

8.3. Methods. The Government will monitor the Contractor’s services using the planned sampling method. The frequency of inspection will vary from not less than 25% of the work accomplished to 100%.

9. SECURITY

The Contractor and Contract Employees shall insure all doors, gates and other areas will be secured, in the manner in which they were encountered, upon vacating the area.

9.1. Keys. The Contractor and Contract Employees shall be issued keys to access contract areas exclusively for the performance of this contract.

9.2. Restrictions. Any use of Government keys other than for the performance of this contract is strictly prohibited. Making or being in the possession of duplicate keys is prohibited. Misuse of keys is grounds for dismissal of Contract Employees or termination of the contract.

9.3. Loss. Any loss of keys shall be reported to the Government within 24 hours. Any loss of the keys and/or failure to report the loss shall result in a cost equitable for replacement of the leys and/or the burden of reestablishing the integrity of the project lock and key system.

9.4. Access and General Protection/Security Policy. All contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Project Manager. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

9.5. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training. (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something).

The contractor shall receive a brief/training (provided by the COR) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the Project manager or his/her authorized representative. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

9.6. Escorts. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. All contract employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

9.7. Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensuring the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award."

10. PERSONNEL

10.1. Contractor Personnel. A list of all employees required to satisfactorily perform the requirements of this contract shall be furnished by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision of his/her employees to insure compliance with contract specifications.

10.2. Requirements. All Contract Employees must meet the following requirements prior to starting and during the performance of this Contract.

U.S. CITIZEN: Contract Employees must be citizens of the United States of America, be an alien under lawful admittance for permanent residence as evidenced by an Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-151), or be able to present other INS evidence that employment will not affect his/her immigration status.

AGE: Contract Employees must be at least 18 years of age.

DRIVERS LICENSE: Contract Employees must possess a current driver’s license valid in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

GENERAL: Contract Employees must be in good health. The Contractor shall insure on-site representative(s) ability to communicate in the English language.

10.3. Misconduct. The Government reserves the right to dismiss Contract Employees or terminate the contract for failure (single or repetitive) to meet any of the requirements and standards contained herein; or which causes discredit to the Government or Contractor, as determined by the COR.

10.4. Behavior. The Contractor and Contract employees will hold themselves to the standard of acceptable behavior expected of the public and to all rules and regulations for Government property and facilities, while on project lands and/or in performance of Contract duties. The COR reserves the right to deem any behavior not addressed herein as unacceptable.

10.4. Drugs and Alcohol. Contract Employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at anytime while in the performance of the contract.

10.5. Government Personnel. Government Employees may be in close proximity to the Contractor’s designated area of work. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with all Government Employees and shall not impede the work of others in any way

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.1. Required Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under the contract, the following minimum insurance in the amounts listed.

Comprehensive General Liability, Bodily Injury or Death $500,000 per occurrence Motor Vehicle Liability (for each motor vehicle) $200,000 per person Bodily injury or death occurrence $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage occurrence $ 20,000 per occurrence Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability $100,000 per person

11.2. Documentation. Prior to start of contract work, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer

(KO) and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) a current certificate or written statement of insurance requirements of the contract. Policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the Laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer. Additionally, said policies shall list the Government as additionally insured.

12. INSPECTIONS, DEDUCTIONS AND DEFAULT

12.1. Inspections. All work shall be performed in an orderly fashion consistent with the specifications as outlined in this contract. The success of the treatments shall be determined through field inspection and approval by the COR. The COR shall inspect the treated areas after treatment has had time to show results.

Inspections will be accomplished by Government personnel using a sampling method of inspection of a minimum 25% up to 100% of the application. After the prescribed amount of time as indicated by the chemical label, the treatment must result in a 95% percent mortality of live vegetation within the treatment area. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to apply another (one or more) follow-up treatments or a spot type treatment, at no additional charge to the Corps, to achieve 95% kill of selected plants with in the Project Area.

12.2. Deficiencies. If any of the services, in any measure, do not conform with 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 defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

12.3. Deductions. If the Contractor fails to correct defects by re-performance and/or take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements in a timely fashion the

Government may, by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service. These charges will be deducted from the Contractor’s next invoice (FAR52.246-4). The Contractor shall be provided an itemized breakdown of each deduction made.

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