Herbicide_Solicitation_W912DR19Q0008.pdf

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W912DR19Q0008 25-Jan-2019

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

443-853-2052

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 AM 22 Feb 2019

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

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

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912DR9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KEILOW K KING

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

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

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

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, BALTIMORE

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

03-G-04

BALTIMORE MD 21201

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 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 410-962-0874 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$7,500,000

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

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS

Offers shall be prepared in accordance with these instructions, providing all required information in the specified format. Official submission will be documented in accordance with the date and time stamp of the email submission.

Proposals shall be submitted via email ONLY to Mr. Keilow King at keilow.king@usace.army.mil no later than due date listed in Box 8 of Solicitation.

The Government will honor Requests for Information (RFI) regarding this procurement. Should the Offeror choose to submit questions, they must be submitted by email to Keilow King at keilow.king@usace.army.mil no later than 11:00AM EST on 4 February, 2019. This will allow responses to be posted on FBO prior to solicitation closing. Questions may not be accepted after the cutoff date/time above.

SITE VISIT

A scheduled site visit will be held for this action on January 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM.

Tioga/Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Cowanesque Dam/HDO 710 Ives Run Lane Tioga, Pa. 16946

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

I. TECHNICAL:

A. Technical Requirements: This information consists of the offeror’s intended approach to executing the contract. The submission for this section shall not exceed 5 pages in length, excluding resumes.

1. Equipment plan: The proposed equipment list should only include the equipment which will be used on this contract. Equipment listed should be identified for use on roadways. Include size, make, model, and ownership (owned or rented) of equipment.

2. Staffing plan: The proposed staffing plan shall include both numbers of personnel proposed and position titles. Resumes for proposed key personnel, consisting of experience and other pertinent information, inclusive of superintendents, quality control inspectors, and foremen must also be submitted.

3. Capabilities plan: The proposed capabilities should include adequate documentation to illustrate the Offeror’s capabilities to successful complete the work identified within the solicitation.

B. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will check Offeror’s equipment, staffing and capabilities plans for each project for completeness and reasonableness. A complete and reasonable equipment, staffing and capabilities plan will receive an Acceptable rating.

Incomplete or unreasonable plans will receive a rating of Unacceptable. Government will evaluate the clarity and strength of the overall organization and how well it is organized and structured to execute the entire scope of work. The Government will evaluate the capability of the firm to execute the project. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s mailto:keilow.king@usace.army.mil mailto:keilow.king@usace.army.mil resources to determine if it has the capability to self-perform the required amount of the project, in accordance with public policy to assure adequate interest in and supervision of all work.

Rating Description

Acceptable A complete and reasonable equipment, staffing and capabilities plan.

Unacceptable Incomplete or unreasonable equipment, staffing and capabilities plan. This rating is unacceptable.

II. PAST PERFORMANCE:

A. Past Performance Requirements: The offeror shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall demonstrate experience.

Submit at least 3 detailed examples of relevant work that are currently well underway or performed within the past 5 years. Work experience shall be demonstrated for at least 5 years.

B. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate how well the Offeror demonstrated their recent (within three years of the issue date of the RFQ), relevant experience with similar projects. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each entity must demonstrate qualifying experience comparable to its role on the project. The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects or to interview owners or references. The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information. The Government will consider extent of recent experience, degree of relevance of such experience to this project, demonstrated familiarity with similar sites and local conditions. Some examples of relevancy to this project may include, but not be limited to:

1. Number, size, type work, location

2. Dates (completion within last 5 years)

3. Firm's role and extent of work self-performed (subcontracting out all work is an examples of less relevant experience

Rating Description

Acceptable Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same or similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Unacceptable Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Neutral No past performance submitted

III. Price:

Price will be evaluated by utilization of Price Analysis prepared independently and separately from the Technical and Past Performance. Offerors shall complete the Bidding Schedule by filling out the pricing data blanks in the solicitation. Offeror must complete all line items to be considered for award. All line items must be priced. Quotes providing partial pricing shall be considered non-responsive. A report is prepared and submitted to the Procurement Contracting Officer.

Please complete the Questionnaire below:

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information

Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information

Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy): Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy): Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine

How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information

Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract.

There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

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N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes; responsiveness to administrative reports,

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer? E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program) E VG S M U N

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST

REFLECTS

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced E VG S M U N cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back- up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section. Yes

No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below. Yes

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues? (Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project

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7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor. E VG S M U

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

HERBICIDE CONTRACT

TIOGA-HAMMOND & COWANESQUE LAKES PROJECT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

IGCE Bid Sheet

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide herbicide applications at the Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project. All work shall be per the contract Performance Work Statement. Estimates by the year, specific herbicide, and type of application: description

2019 Base Year

DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY

4.4.1A. Mojave TH FRM Type I per acre 69.5 acres 4.4.1B. Mojave MAN FRM Type I per acre 16.3 acres 4.4.1C. Mojave COW FRM Type I per acre 33.3 acres

4.4.2. Triclopyr Sel. TH FRM Type I per acre 5.0 acres

4.4.3A. Roundup TH FRM Type I per acre 18.11 acres 4.4.3B. Roundup MAN FRM Type I per acre 2.32 acres 4.4.3C. Roundup TH EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 20.00 acres 4.4.3D. Roundup COW FRM Type I per acre 0.98 acres 4.4.3E. Roundup COW EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 5.00 acres 4.4.3F. Roundup TH REC Type I per acre 13.55 acres 4.4.3G. Roundup TH EXTRA REC Type I per acre 2.00 acres 4.4.3H. Roundup COW REC Type I per acre 7.25 acres 4.4.3I. Roundup COW EXTRA REC Type I per acre 1.00 acres 4.4.4A. Pathfinder II COW ES Type II per acre 8.0 acres 4.4.4B. Pathfinder II TH ES Type II per acre 8.00 acres 4.4.5A. INV Mix COW ES Type II per acre 12.0 acres 4.4.5B. INV Mix TH ES Type II per acre 5.0 acres 2019 Base Year Total

2020 Option Year 1

4.4.1A. Mojave TH FRM Type I per acre 69.5 acres 4.4.1B. Mojave MAN FRM Type I per acre 16.3 acres 4.4.1C. Mojave COW FRM Type I per acre 33.3 acres

4.4.2. Triclopyr Sel. TH FRM Type I per acre 5.0 acres

4.4.3A. Roundup TH FRM Type I per acre 18.11 acres 4.4.3B. Roundup MAN FRM Type I per acre 2.32 acres 4.4.3C. Roundup TH EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 20.00 acres 4.4.3D. Roundup COW FRM Type I per acre 0.98 acres 4.4.3E. Roundup COW EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 5.00 acres 4.4.3F. Roundup TH REC Type I per acre 13.55 acres 4.4.3G. Roundup TH EXTRA REC Type I per acre 2.00 acres 4.4.3H. Roundup COW REC Type I per acre 7.25 acres 4.4.3I. Roundup COW EXTRA REC Type I per acre 1.00 acres 4.4.4A. Pathfinder II COW ES Type II per acre 8.0 acres 4.4.4B. Pathfinder II TH ES Type II per acre 8.00 acres 4.4.5A. INV Mix COW ES Type II per acre 12.0 acres

2020 Option Year 1 Total

2021 Option Year 2

4.4.1A. Mojave TH FRM Type I per acre 69.5 acres 4.4.1B. Mojave MAN FRM Type I per acre 16.3 acres 4.4.1C. Mojave COW FRM Type I per acre 33.3 acres

4.4.2. Triclopyr Sel. TH FRM Type I per acre 5.0 acres

4.4.3A. Roundup TH FRM Type I per acre 18.11 acres 4.4.3B. Roundup MAN FRM Type I per acre 2.32 acres 4.4.3C. Roundup TH EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 20.00 acres 4.4.3D. Roundup COW FRM Type I per acre 0.98 acres 4.4.3E. Roundup COW EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 5.00 acres 4.4.3F. Roundup TH REC Type I per acre 13.55 acres 4.4.3G. Roundup TH EXTRA REC Type I per acre 2.00 acres 4.4.3H. Roundup COW REC Type I per acre 7.25 acres 4.4.3I. Roundup COW EXTRA REC Type I per acre 1.00 acres 4.4.4A. Pathfinder II COW ES Type II per acre 8.0 acres 4.4.4B. Pathfinder II TH ES Type II per acre 8.00 acres 4.4.5A. INV Mix COW ES Type II per acre 12.0 acres

2021 Option Year 2 Total

2022 Option Year 3

4.4.1A. Mojave TH FRM Type I per acre 69.5 acres 4.4.1B. Mojave MAN FRM Type I per acre 16.3 acres 4.4.1C. Mojave COW FRM Type I per acre 33.3 acres

4.4.2. Triclopyr Sel. TH FRM Type I per acre 5.0 acres

4.4.3A. Roundup TH FRM Type I per acre 18.11 acres 4.4.3B. Roundup MAN FRM Type I per acre 2.32 acres 4.4.3C. Roundup TH EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 20.00 acres 4.4.3D. Roundup COW FRM Type I per acre 0.98 acres 4.4.3E. Roundup COW EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 5.00 acres 4.4.3F. Roundup TH REC Type I per acre 13.55 acres 4.4.3G. Roundup TH EXTRA REC Type I per acre 2.00 acres 4.4.3H. Roundup COW REC Type I per acre 7.25 acres 4.4.3I. Roundup COW EXTRA REC Type I per acre 1.00 acres 4.4.4A. Pathfinder II COW ES Type II per acre 8.0 acres 4.4.4B. Pathfinder II TH ES Type II per acre 8.00 acres 4.4.5A. INV Mix COW ES Type II per acre 12.0 acres

2022 Option Year 3 Total

2023 Option Year 4

4.4.1A. Mojave TH FRM Type I per acre 69.5 acres 4.4.1B. Mojave MAN FRM Type I per acre 16.3 acres 4.4.1C. Mojave COW FRM Type I per acre 33.3 acres

4.4.2. Triclopyr Sel. TH FRM Type I per acre 5.0 acres

4.4.3A. Roundup TH FRM Type I per acre 18.11 acres 4.4.3B. Roundup MAN FRM Type I per acre 2.32 acres 4.4.3C. Roundup TH EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 20.00 acres 4.4.3D. Roundup COW FRM Type I per acre 0.98 acres 4.4.3E. Roundup COW EXTRA FRM Type I per acre 5.00 acres 4.4.3F. Roundup TH REC Type I per acre 13.55 acres 4.4.3G. Roundup TH EXTRA REC Type I per acre 2.00 acres 4.4.3H. Roundup COW REC Type I per acre 7.25 acres 4.4.3I. Roundup COW EXTRA REC Type I per acre 1.00 acres 4.4.4A. Pathfinder II COW ES Type II per acre 8.0 acres 4.4.4B. Pathfinder II TH ES Type II per acre 8.00 acres 4.4.5A. INV Mix COW ES Type II per acre 12.0 acres

2023 Option Year 4 Total

Base Year + Option 1 + Option 2 + Option 3 + Option 4 = $_________________

Performance Work Statement U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Baltimore District Tioga-Hammond Lakes Project

Herbicide Application

Date: 14 November, 2018

Technical/COR POC:

William Bernstein at (570) 827-3143 William.bernstein@usace.army.mil

Operations Project Manager:

Robert J. Schnell

(570) 835-0101 Robert.j.schnell@usace.army.mil mailto:William.bernstein@usace.army.mil file://nab-fs1opt.nab.ds.usace.army.mil/opt_share/Contract%20Management/Service%20Contracts/Janitorial/2018-2021/2018-2021%20Contract/For%20Contracting/PWS/Robert.j.schnell@usace.army.mil

Performance Work Statement

Herbicide Application, Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes, Tioga, Pennsylvania

1. Introduction: The Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes Project is located in Tioga County in North Central Pennsylvania, South of Corning, NY and North of Williamsport, PA.

The project incorporates three lakes (Tioga, Hammond, and Cowanesque) and a levee system (Mansfield). Herbicide Application services will be required on dams, levees, along roadways, and developed recreation areas.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide herbicide applications at the Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project from the beginning of the base year through the subsequent option years - April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024.

This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The government will specify an estimated quantity for the contractor to use as a guide and for bidding purposes. The government will issue and fund an order for herbicide services at the beginning of each contract year. It is possible based on weather and other factors that not all Herbicide Application on the yearly order will be required in the contract year.

The purposes of these herbicide applications are to eliminate all undesirable vegetation within designated areas. The areas designated in this contract will receive herbicide applications for a variety of purposes, including operations and maintenance of dams and levees, operations and maintenance of recreation areas, and operations and maintenance of environmental stewardship areas including mitigation areas. All work will take place at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project including Mansfield Protective Works.

The COR will oversee all of the technical aspects of this work. A pre-bid site visit will be provided for all potential contractors willing to provide pricing.

2. Background: This is a Firm Fixed Price contract for herbicide application. Therefore, the acres specified on the bid form are estimates only.

The person or company that undertakes this contract (contractor) shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, fuel, vehicles, management, and quality control for herbicide application services at the Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project for areas designated on the attached chart and maps.

3. General Requirements: Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project / Government has a requirement for herbicide application to maintain recreation and flood risk management areas.

Non-personal Services. The government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

3.1 Period of Performance:

The contract period will consist of one (1) base year and four (4) option years. The beginning and ending dates are as follow:

Base Year Date of contract award – April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Option Year 1 April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021 Option Year 2 April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 Option Year 3 April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 Option Year 4 April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

3.2. Site Security. All personnel working on this project will be required to follow all security and access rules and regulations (i.e., physical access and/or network access requirements) as set forth by the US Government in order to gain access to the USACE offices and/or systems to perform work assignments and/or for the delivery of equipment.

3.2.1 All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

3.2.2. Keys or security codes to access gated or secured project facilities will be provided by the Government for execution of this contract. These keys are to be used exclusively for completing the duties prescribed in this contract. Any use of Government keys for other than the performance of this contract is strictly prohibited. Making duplicate keys is prohibited. Such improprieties shall include recommending the termination of the employee(s) and possible default of the contractor. Any loss of keys will be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24 hours. If keys are lost or cannot be returned at the end of the contract period, the Government shall deduct $300 per key from the Contractor’s final invoice.

3.2.3. Keys or security codes will not be issued to provide access to highly secure areas located at the dam. The contractor must provide a list of employees and drivers’ licenses of those who will work behind locked gates at the dam at least 30 days prior to performing work. The contractor must schedule access a minimum of one week in advance to these secure and restricted areas with the COR.

3.2.4. Employees:

3.2.4.1. All contractor employees working on this contract shall be citizens of the United States of America, be an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by an Alien Registration Receipt Card, Form 1-151, or present other evidence from the INS that employment will not affect his/her immigration status.

3.2.4.2. All persons hired by the contractor during the course of the contract shall be at least 18 years of age and shall possess a valid state driver’s license. The contractor shall insure that the COR is able to communicate in the English language.

3.2.4.3. The contractor and all contract employees shall be subject to the rules and regulations provided in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 327, during the performance of the contract.

3.2.4.4. The contractor and employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while performing the obligations of this contract. During an on duty status, the contractor and contractor representatives must hold themselves to the standard of acceptable behavior expected of the public and to all rules and regulations governing Corps property and facilities. Unacceptable behavior, deemed so by the COR, that brings discredit to the Government or the contractor may be grounds for barring the employee(s) from access to Federal property or termination of the contract.

3.2.4.5. All Contractor and Employees, including subcontractors who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, shall be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas inside the gated areas of the dam and spillway.

3.2.4.6. The Contractor shall pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor shall ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than 14 business days after the initial contract award.

3.2.4.7. Identification of Contractor and Employees: The employee identification which must be worn while performing the task associated with this contract, will be in the form of a permanently attached patch, logo, or company name on the breast pocket or left shoulder reflecting company identification. All vehicles and equipment shall also be easily identifiable with company name or logo at a minimum viewable from the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. Approved magnetic signs are acceptable.

3.3. Safety

3.3a. The Government shall provide a “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”. The updated manual can be found at the following website:

http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2003_English/tohtm

3.3.1. The contractor shall provide the COR with a written accident prevention plan and activity hazard analysis plan no less than fourteen (14) days after contract award and government acceptance will occur before the Notice to Proceed is issued. The accident prevention plan will provide all the necessary information required by OSHA standards, and the Corps of Engineers SafetyManual,EM385-1-1 (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf). The plan will also list proposed chemical supplies to be used with SDS sheets and the method which the contractor will complete and document successful completion of employee training in regards to herbicide application, knowledge of contract specifications and safety. All safety plans and activity hazard analysis shall be acceptable to the government before work commences.

3.3.2. The contractor shall abide by all OSHA Regulations and pertinent sections of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, and submit all reports required therein to the government.

3.3.3. Contractor shall designate an employee responsible for overall supervision of accident prevention activities. Such duties shall include: assuring applicable safety requirements are incorporated in work methods, and inspecting the work to ensure that safety measures and instructions are actually applied.

3.3.4. The contractor shall observe all speed limits and other posted safety signs while operating vehicles and equipment. Trucks or other vehicles shall be operated in a safe manner and shall not be parked in unsafe positions. At no time shall equipment be left on site when not in use. All machinery is to be mechanically sound, in good state of repair, and in compliance with all safety standards. The contractor is responsible for selecting the proper equipment and must be able to show that his/her equipment is rated for the herbicide applications on the embankments of the dams and levee. Seat belts shall be worn at all times.

3.4. Location of Work Performance

This contract defines the herbicide application services that will be in areas located at the Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project, primary configuration of equipment and services will take place at the address listed below.

3.3.5. Equipment to be used at Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes by the contractor will be inspected by Government personnel at the work site prior to the start of each contract year. Any additional or replacement equipment will be inspected by http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2003_English/tohtm

Government personnel before being placed into service. The Government shall be given a minimum of 24 hours’ notice when additional or replacement equipment will be utilized so that inspections may be scheduled. All machinery is to be mechanically sound, in good state of repair, and in compliance with all safety standards. The Government reserves the right to re-inspect any equipment at any time in the course of the contract.

3.3.6. Equipment found to be unsafe will be removed from service until appropriate repairs and/or safeguards are instituted. All applicable safety regulations as set forth by OSHA standards, and the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM385-1-1 will be required. All injuries to employees or recreational users and all damages to property, Government or private, shall be reported immediately to the COR.

3.3.7. The contractor shall observe all speed limits and other posted safety signs while operating vehicles and equipment. Trucks or other vehicles shall be operated in a safe manner and shall not be parked in unsafe positions.

3.4 Location of Work Performance

Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project 710 Ives Run Lane Tioga PA 16946

3.5. Quantities

3.5.1. All quantities listed as part of this contract are estimates and may vary.

3.6. Payment

3.6.1. Payment for services under this contract will be processed upon receipt of an invoice summarizing completed activities. No payment will be made for services not provided in accordance with the standards of this PWS. All invoices shall include:

• Contractor name and address, exactly as it appears on the contract

• Contract number

• Date of invoice submission

• Actual dates of work performed noted on each invoice

• Invoice number

• Unit Cost

• Invoice total

• Labor Hours

3.6.2. Incorrect invoices will be returned to the Contractor for correction before processing payment. Corrected invoices shall be re-dated to reflect the new submission date.

3.6.3. Invoices shall be submitted via post-mail or in person to the following addresses for payment. Should changes occur to the mailing addresses the Contractor shall be notified of the correct recipient. Invoices will be processed electronically for payment.

VIA Post Mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project ATTN: William Bernstein 710 Ives Run Lane Tioga PA 16946

3.7. Insurance

3.71. Contractor shall provide insurance as required in Clause 52.228-5 “Required Insurance”. Prior to start of contract work, the Contractor shall furnish to the 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.

3.8. Inspections and Quality Control Surveillance Plan

3.8.1. Inspections

3.8.1.1. The government will utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to ensure the contractor’s quality control procedures are in place and working. The government is responsible for Quality Assurance to ensure the contractor’s Quality Control procedures are working. All spray areas will be randomly inspected by the government both in process and upon completion of spraying. Inspections will cover 65- 75% of the projected work. The contractor shall be required to spray or re-spray any areas of delinquent applications without any additional cost to the Government before submitting the invoice for those areas. Delinquent applications shall be determined by the inspection for complete blanket coverage and/or thoroughly wetted vegetation as indicated by the required spray dye indicator residual. The same herbicides, formulations and application methods shall be used as specified for the original application.

3.8.1.2. The COR will inspect all herbicide application areas again within about 45 days of completion of all Alligare (or equivalent) applications, and within about 30 days of completion of all Roundup Pro (or equivalent), Garlon 3A (or equivalents), and 2-4-D (or equivalents) applications. At that time any live green vegetation within the originally targeted areas or remaining originally targeted live green vegetation shall be re-sprayed without any additional cost to the Government. The same herbicide(s), formulation(s) and application methods shall be used as was specified for the original applications.

Pathfinder II (or equivalent) applications will be inspected during the following growing season except for the 2019 applications which will be inspected 60 days after application. At that time any live green vegetation within the originally targeted areas or remaining originally targeted live green vegetation shall be re-sprayed without any additional cost to the Government. The same herbicide(s), formulation(s) and application methods shall be used as was specified for the original applications and will occur during same growing season.

3.8.2. Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate quality control to insure satisfactory performance of contract work in accordance with specifications.

3.8.2.1. Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall submit for the COR’s approval, a written detailed Quality Control Plan. This plan shall 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 shall accompany the plan. This plan shall be submitted no less than fourteen (14) days prior to each pre-work conference. 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, shall be acceptable to government BEFORE work commences. This plan shall include, at minimum, the following items.

3.8.2.1.1. QC DESIGNATION. The Contractor shall provide a signed letter to the COR designating the name(s) of the Contractor’s QC(s) who shall 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.

3.8.2.1.2. INSPECTION SCHEDULE. The Contractor shall provide a schedule which identifies the frequency of Quality Control inspections.

3.8.2.1.3. INSPECTION REPORT. The Contractor shall provide a reporting form that shall be completed upon each QC inspection. This form shall include, at minimum, the following information: QC name, contract number, date, weather, time in/out of each area, a list of items to be inspected, defects/problems, and safety violations. Copy of reports shall be provided to the COR upon request.

3.8.2.1.4. COMMUNICATION PLAN. The Contractor shall provide a communication plan which demonstrates the Contractor’s ability to maintain communications between Contract Employees and the COR during times when services under this contract are being performed. This plan shall include contact phone numbers and email addresses used, and/or identification of alternate method of communication. Although the government 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. The contractor shall designate a QC representative who shall meet bi-weekly in person or by telephone with the COR to discuss any issues with the execution of the contract.

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

3.8.2.1.6. TRAINING PROGRAM. The Contractor shall provide a summary of employee training requirements and methods. This program shall demonstrate that sufficient training methods shall be provided to all Contract Employees, to allow them to meet all requirements of this contract. Verification of a trainee’s ability to successfully provide service is needed to adequately meet this requirement.

3.8.2.1.7. TRAINING RECORD. The Contractor shall provide an itemized training record for all Contract Employees which demonstrates either successful or unsuccessful completion of the training program. Although part of the Quality Control Plan, completed training records may follow submission/approval of the plan, and within three (3) days of the Contract Employee’s start date.

3.8.2.1.8. SERVICE SCHEDULE. The Contractor shall provide service schedules.

Dates, days, times and locations and services shall be clearly identified. This schedule shall meet the specifications of this contract, minimize inconveniences to the public, while also promoting efficiency and with diligence.

3.8.2.1.8.1. VARIATION. Should services be provided outside of the schedule the Contractor shall notify the Government of any variations exceeding 24 hours. Failure to meet this requirement is considered a deficiency and repeated cases may result in default.

3.8.2.1.9. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL INVENTORY. The Contractor shall provide an inventory of all equipment and materials to be used during the course of providing services under this contract. SDS shall accompany any applicable agents or materials.

Equipment and materials which do not appear on this list shall not be permitted on the project or in the service of this contract.

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

3.9. Deductions and Default

3.9.1. All work shall be performed in an orderly manner as directed in the contract. If services are found to be defective in workmanship or otherwise not in conformance with the specifications and requirements, the government will have the right to reject such service. If time permits, the work shall then be re-performed in accordance with contract specifications without additional cost to the Government.

3.9.2. Damage to Government facilities should be avoided. Any damage to Government facilities deemed to have been caused by contractor negligence will be, (1) corrected in a timely fashion by the contractor; (2) Corrected by Government forces or another contractor and deducted from the contractor pay estimate; or (3) settled in an appropriate and timely fashion through the contractor’s insurance carrier.

3.9.3. Default of the contract will be considered for various reasons relating to non-performance of the contractual specifications. Following is a partial listing of reasons for which default may be considered.

a. Repetitive (more than 3) pay deductions for non-performance

b. Any Safety violations

c. Any abuse of security privileges

d. Any occurrence of more than $10,000 damage to Government or private property

3.10. COR and designated Quality Assurance Evaluators Shall inspect all Services performed by the Contractor under this contract through the final reports and provide feedback and acknowledgement of acceptance by the customer of the deliverables.

4. Performance Requirements:

4.1. Notice to Proceed (NTP): Activities defined within the scope of work shall commence within fifteen (15) days following the receipt of Notice to Proceed.

4.1a Pre-Work Conference: The contractor is required to attend a pre-work conference before any work period begins. The following items shall be submitted at least 5 days before the work Conference: Accident prevention plan, Quality control plan, Schedule of equipment inspections, insurance, safety requirements. At this meeting the contractor identifies the QC inspector and all parties discuss the roles and responsibilities of the contract. NTP will not be issued until the deliverables are accepted by the government.

4.2 The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, fuel, vehicles, management, and quality control for the herbicide spraying services at the Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project for areas designated on the attached maps identified as Attachment C. Herbicide Application of areas shall be performed in one continual operation. A schedule defining the order of areas for herbicide application will be provided to the COR at least 1 week prior to the start of each herbicide application cycle.

4.3 The schedule for herbicide services will be defined at the pre-work meeting based on application of acres noted below. The schedule will reflect the anticipated herbicide applications.

The Government reserves the right to adjust the schedule based upon the effect of local weather and water conditions on grass growth. Notification of schedule adjustments will be in writing at least three (3) working days prior to the beginning of a cycle and a new schedule for other adjusted dates will be provided.

4.4 The contractor shall monitor weather conditions and schedule services in a manner that the grounds standards are met. Should inclement weather or other circumstances delay the onset or the completion of Herbicide Application requirements, the contractor shall contact the COR to determine the priorities of areas or rescheduling possibilities. In most circumstances the government will prefer rescheduling to complete the work.

4.5. TYPES OF APPLICATIONS:

4.5.1. Type I – Areas where the herbicide can be applied with a backpack type sprayer or a vehicle or equipment mounted tank, hose and hand/gun type sprayer.

These applications will require complete blanket coverage of the areas specified to receive the Alligare (or equivalent) applications or to thoroughly wet all live green vegetation in the areas specified to receive the Roundup (or equivalent) applications.

(Examples Type I Area - sloped riprap (stone) covered embankments, uneven terrain adjacent to streams, lakes and ponds.)

4.5.2. Type II – Areas where a Gator ATV type vehicle can be driven off road and the herbicide applied with a backpack type sprayer or a Gator ATV type equipment mounted tank, hose and hand/gun type sprayer. These applications will require thorough wetting of all live green vegetation specified to receive the glysophate and triclopyr mix (or equivalent), Roundup (or equivalent) or Pathfinder II (or equivalent) applications. (Examples Type II Areas – rough fields and forests.)

4.6. HERBICIDES AND ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:

4.6.1. Imazapyr (7.78%)/Diuron (62.2%) – Mojave 70 EG or equivalent (Herbicide) Applications - The contractor is responsible for determining the formulations necessary to achieve the required coverage and results for each area or application with the approval of the COR.