16Q0029.pdf

(1) Action Code. P

(2) Date. 25 February

(3) Year. 2016

(4) Contracting Office Zip Code. 98134

(5) Classification Code. F

(6) Contracting Office Address. Contracting Division, Bldg 1202, 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98134

(7) Subject: Hazardous Tree and Brush Removal Albeni Falls Dam Area, Albeni Falls Idaho

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number. W912DW-16-Q-0029

(9) Closing Response Date. 4 March 2016

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Galen Freed 206-316-3891 email: galen.t.freed@usace.army.mil

(11) Contract Award: TBD

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount. TBD

(13) Contract Line Item Number(s). see attached schedule

(14) Contract Award Date. TBD

(15) Contractor. TBD

(16) Description. Hazard Tree Removal, Albeni Falls Dam recreation area

(17) Place of Contract Performance. Albeni Falls Dam recreation area, Oldtown, ID

(18) Set-aside Status. Total Small Business Set-aside

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is W912DW-16-Q-0029. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation

(RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC2005-66, effective 01 April 2013.

(iv) This requirement is 100% Small Business Set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 561730; the small business size standard is $7.5M.

(v) A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including options) is provided below.

(vi) All services are to be awarded to the responsive, responsible offeror that provides the lowest price to the Government.

(vii) Services are to be performed in accordance with the provided Performance Work Statement.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

(xiii) W912DW-16-Q-0029 contains no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Offers are due on Friday, March 4, 2016 by 2:00 PM Pacific Time. All quote shall be accepted by e-mail and shall contain the RFQ No. W912DW-16-Q-0029 in the subject line and emailed to the following email address: galen.t.freed@usace.army.mil.

(xvi) Galen Freed is the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation. Phone number 206- 316-3891.

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W912DW-16-Q-0029

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions to Quoters

1. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN MUST BE COMPLETED BY

QUOTERS AND RETURNED WITH QUOTES:

IF YOUR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ARE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) CHECK HERE . IF NOT, YOU CAN

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.sam.gov

Quote for: Hazardous Tree and Brush Removal Albeni Falls Dam Area, Albeni Falls Idaho

Request for Quote No.: W912DW-16-Q-0029

Closing Date and Time: 4 March 2016, 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time

Site Visit: 1 March, 2016, 1:00 PM Pacific at the Albeni Falls Dam

Visitor’s Center, 2376 East Highway 2, Oldtown, Idaho Site Visit POC: Ms. Betsy Hull, Phone 208-437-7219

AMENDMENTS NUMBERED________HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

2. E-mail all quotes offers shall contain the RFQ No. W912DW-16-Q-0029 in the subject line and emailed to the following email address: galen.t.freed@usace.army.mil.

3. PROSPECTIVE QUOTERS: Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Awards

Management (SAM) for awards resulting from solicitations.

This rule more efficiently implements the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, as it requires contractors to be registered in SAM for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment.

Registration is required prior to award of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement from a solicitation. LACK OF REGISTRATION IN THE SAM DATABASE WILL MAKE AN OFFER INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. The web site may be accessed at www.sam.gov.

4. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT): Effective 99 Jun 01, the Government will make all payments by EFT (unless the Government VISA credit card is accepted). The only exceptions are: 1) Foreign Vendors, 2) Government Agencies, and 3) One time payments. The EFT forms and instructions are on the USACE Finance Center (UFC) Web Page; www.fc.usace.army.mil. The UFC point of contact for this action is Mr. Michael Rye, (901) 874-8543.

5. Required Submittals:

a) Instruction Page (2 pages) Indicate if you are registered SAM.

Must acknowledge any/all amendments to the solicitation.

Must fill in all company information requested All submittals as required by evaluation criteria

b) Fill in all pricing information.

c) 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OF CONTROL OF OFFEROR (NOV 2014). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

d) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (MAR 2015) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

e) 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014) - ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

f) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JULY 2013). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

g) All of these must be filled in and returned in order to be eligible for evaluation.

h) DO NOT return the rest of the solicitation form.

6. The contractor is required to provide the following information with your quote:

Federal Taxpayer’s ID Number:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code Number This requires registration in SAM, web site for registration is www.sam.gov.

Remit to Address:

Company Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone & Fax Numbers:

Point of Contact:

E-Mail Address:

Multiple quotes are not accepted for this RFQ. If multiple quotes are received only one quote (as determined by the Contracting Officer) will be evaluated by the Government. The quote shall be determined acceptable based on the date and time received.

The contractor should list any special features or warranty information applicable to the quoted services.

For any questions please contact the Contract Specialist assigned to your project or check our website at www.nws.usace.army.mil for up-to-date information.

CLIN

Contract Pricing

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Item Qty U/M Unit Price Total

Base Items

Hazard Tree Removal as described in the Performance Work Statement contained in this solicitation 1 Job

Grand Total

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Hazard Tree Removal and Brush Clearing at Albeni Falls Project

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Hazard Tree Removal and Brushing Clearing Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform hazard tree removal and brush clearing services in a safe manner that will maintain a clean and neat appearance and in such a manner that preserves both the infrastructure and on site vegetation as defined in this performance work statement (PWS), except for those items specified in Section 3 as government-furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract (See Technical Exhibit 1).

1.2 Background: The Army Corps of Engineers manages developed recreation areas consisting of campgrounds, day use areas and associated features (see Technical Exhibit 2). It is their responsibility to insure that these areas are safe for public use. A part of the management of these lands requires clearing of brush from roadways and trails as well as evaluation of trees for defects with removal of those found to be hazardous to insure a safe environment for personnel and public visitation.

Name of Recreation Area Location

Albeni Cove 2141 Albeni Cove Road Oldtown, Idaho 83822

The Vista 2376 E. Highway 2 Oldtown, Idaho 83822

Priest River 7120 Highway 2 Priest River, Idaho 83856

Riley Creek 1099 Riley Creek Park Drive Laclede, Idaho 83841

Springy Point 3070 Lakeshore Drive Sagle, Idaho 83860

Trestle Creek 141 Idaho Country Road Hope, Idaho 83836

1.3 Objectives:

1.3.1 All Hazard Tree Removal and Brush Clearing services are performed in a manner that will maintain a clean, neat and professional appearance of recreation areas as defined in this performance work statement (PWS).

1.3.2 The Hazard Tree Removal and Brush Clearing services shall preserve the facilities, infrastructure, and vegetation in a manner that maximizes facility use.

1.3.3 Allow the Government to perform its duty to provide a safe work environment for its personnel and the public, which includes their safety, well-being, health, and welfare.

1.4 Scope: Hazard Tree Removal and Brush Clearing service for 2016 shall be conducted at Albeni Cove Recreation Area, Priest River Recreation Area, Riley Creek Recreation Area, Springy Point Recreation Area and The Vista. The Contractor shall provide hazard tree removal services at all of the locations specified to include, but not be limited to, falling trees (marked with blue flagging) and falling and removing trees (marked with red flagging) deemed as hazardous by Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Ranger, limbing fallen trees, bucking trees to a specified length, transporting and placing barrier logs, transporting and decking logs of those trees scheduled for removal at a location near the Albeni Falls Dam resource shop as specified on the attached map (see Technical Exhibit 3), and removing and disposing of limbs, brush and other materials created as a result of falling operations.

Decked logs shall be disposed of by the Government. Additionally, clearing of plant material extending over roadways and parking areas to a height of 14 feet and over trails to a height of 8 feet shall be conducted at Albeni Cove Recreation Area and Riley Creek Recreation Area. Due to the nature of the recreation areas, the Contractor must be prepared to remove trees and plant material from locations that are near buildings, campsites and campsite features and roadways in a manner that preserves both the infrastructure and surrounding vegetation to the maximum extent possible.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall begin no sooner than 15 March 2016 and shall be completed no later than 15 April 2016. Extensions will not be allowed; however a contract term adjustment may be mutually agreed upon, under the following conditions: Contractor’s operations experience interruption or delays due to extreme extenuating circumstances or catastrophic Acts-of-God.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program (QCP) is the means by which he assures himself/herself that his/her work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered to the Government Designated Representative (GDR) at the post award conference.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) (see Technical Exhibit 4). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied and the frequency of the surveillance.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Hazard Tree Removal Services are not required during the following holidays.

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Third Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0630 – 1700, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The Contractor shall be responsible to provide an adequate staff to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Albeni Cove Recreation Area at 2141 Albeni Cove Road, Oldtown, Idaho; Priest River Recreation Area at 7120 Highway 2, Priest River, Idaho; Riley Creek Recreation Area at 1099 Riley Creek Park Drive, Laclede, Idaho; Springy Point Recreation Area at 3070 Lakeshore Drive, Sagle, Idaho; and The Vista at 2376 E Highway 2, Oldtown, Idaho .

Logs shall be hauled and decked near the Albeni Falls Dam resource shop at 2376 E. Highway 2, Oldtown, Idaho.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

1.6.7 Safety Standards: Contractor shall comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards, as well as the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, revised November 2014, as amended. Copies of EM 385-1-1 shall be provided to any Contractor by request, or copies may be picked up in person at the Albeni Falls Project Office.

1.6.7.1 Public Safety: The areas in which the work is to be performed are highly utilized by the visiting public.

During the closed season, the public is allowed into the recreation areas and may be onsite during Contractor operations. The Contractor shall post a sign with the following wording: “CAUTION: Logging Operator in Progress.” The sign shall have dimensions no less than 18 inches by 20 inches and shall be posted at the entrance to the area prior to work beginning in the designated areas. The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where work is being performed. Due to large public events no slash piles or lay down decks will be allowed at the Priest River Recreation Area and the Riley Creek Recreation Area from March 25, 2016 to March 28, 2016. The Contractor shall immediately report to the Government Designated Representative (GDR) any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. Equipment shall be operated and work performed with the safety of the public in mind at all times.

1.6.8 Security Requirements: 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 and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.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 enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COTR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

1.6.8.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured and entrance gates locked.

1.6.8.2 Key Control: The Contractor is responsible for securing keys issued by the Government. Keys shall not be duplicated. Each occurrence of lost or stolen keys shall be reported to the DR within 24 hours of occurrence. For each occurrence of a key being lost, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for actual costs of re-keying all locks affected by the lost key.

1.6.8.3 Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.9 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/She shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/She shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employee, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her employees’ fault or negligence.

1.6.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5 within seven (7) days of contract award. The Contractor shall provide the Government Designated Representative (GDR) the following deliverables as described in Technical Exhibit 6: a.

His/her Quality Control Plan (QCP), b. A list of all equipment to be used by the Contractor at the work sites, c. A list of vehicles, vessels and license plate numbers to be used during the course of the contract, d. Required certificates of insurance (outlined below in section 1.6.12), e. All signed Contractor Employee Personnel Questionnaires (outlined above in 1.6.8), and f. Approximate work schedule, including dates and locations, of work to be performed as outlined in this contract. The contracting officer, Government Designated Representative (GDR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.11 Government Designated Representative (GDR): The GDR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The GDR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The contractor shall be notified who will assume the role of the GDR at the post award conference. The GDR will inform the Contractor of the responsibilities and limitations of the GDR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The GDR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.12 Required Insurances: The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following insurance:

Workers Compensation and Employers Liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Workers Compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with the contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers compensation to be written on private carriers.

General Liability. Bodily injury liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence shall be written on the comprehensive form of the policy. Property damage liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence shall be written on the comprehensive form of the policy.

Automobile Liability. Automobile liability insurance shall be written on the comprehensive form of the policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $50,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality in sufficient coverage to meet normal and customary claims.

1.6.13 Accidents: The Contractor shall notify the GDR immediately of any damage to Government and private property as well as injury to any person resulting from his/her operations. In the event that an accident or injury should occur, the Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate local emergency service organization, if needed, and the GDR. The Contractor shall make a written report of each separate case of an injury or accident.

These reports shall include, but not be limited to, location, nature of the injury or accident, authorities notified, individuals involved, the action taken, and all other pertinent information. These reports should be accompanied by sketches and or photographs, if possible, and forwarded to the GDR within 1 working day.

1.6.14 Protection of the Resources: The areas in which work is to be performed are developed recreation areas and associated features. The Contractor must be prepared to remove trees from locations that are near buildings, campsites and campsite features and roadways in a manner that preserves both the infrastructure and surrounding vegetation to the maximum extent possible. All damage to infrastructure and/or vegetation must be reported immediately to the GDR.

1.6.14.1 Historical, Archeological or Cultural Resources: If during contract activities the Contractor observe unusual items that might have historical or archeological value, such observances shall be reported as soon as practical to the GDR.

1.6.14.2 Protection of Water Resources: The Contractor shall not pollute drainage ditches, ponds, rivers, or lakes with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acids, cleaning solvents or chemicals or other harmful materials.

Disposal of any materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., in areas adjacent to drainage ditches, ponds, rivers, or lakes will not be permitted. If contamination occurs the Contractor must contact the GDR.

1.6.14.3 Removal of Materials and Rubbish: The Contractor shall remove from the work sites, all his equipment and unused materials provided by him, and any waste materials and rubbish resulting from operations performed.

The methods and locations of disposal of materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, and chemicals shall be such that harmful debris must not enter project lands, lakes, rivers, ditches, canals, waterways, or reservoirs.

Material shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with all local, State and Federal rules and regulations at the Contractor’s expense prior to final payment of this contractor. The Contractor is responsible for any and all permits and other permissions for disposal of materials.

1.6.15 Damages: The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities, structures or equipment damaged as a result of his/her operation. Reasonable care shall be used to avoid damage to structures and equipment in the recreation areas. Any such damage shall be repaired, items replaced or the damages repaired to the original condition at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor does not make such repair or replacement, the cost will be deducted from payments to be made to him/her.

1.6.15.1 Restoration of Landscape Damages: Any trees, shrubs, turf or other landscape features unreasonably scarred or damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or operations shall be restored to a condition satisfactory to the GDR. Skidding damage or ruts greater than two inches deep shall be restored to the original condition. No vegetation or trees, other than those identified for removal, will be removed without prior authorization of the GDR.

Trees removed, or damaged to the extent that they must be removed, without the prior authorization of the GDR shall be felled, limbed, hauled, and decked near the Albeni Falls Dam resource shop at no cost to the government.

Each tree removed without prior authorization of the GDR shall be subject to the following costs being assessed the contractor and deducted from the government payment:

Tree Size Assessed Deduction

< 4 inches diameter breast height $100.00

5 to 8 inches diameter breast height $200.00

9 to 12 inches diameter breast height $300.00

13 to 16 inches diameter breast height $400.00

17 to 20 inches diameter breast height $500.00

21 to 24 inches diameter breast height $600.00

25 to 28 inches diameter breast height $700.00

> 28 inches diameter breast height $800.00

1.6.16 Contractor Travel: All expenses getting to the job site and all travel during the performance of the job is the Contractor’s responsibility and shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.17 Contractor Personnel: The personnel specified below are considered to be essential to the work being performed under this contract.

1.6.17.1 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the GDR. The contract manager or alternate must have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. . The contract manager shall maintain an adequate workforce to complete work in accordance with the time and quality standards contained here under.

a. Work Control. The Contractor shall implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure timely accomplishment of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to ensure material, labor, supplies and equipment are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein.

b. Work Schedule. The Contractor's initial work schedule shall indicate the hours of the day and the days of the week that work will be performed. The schedule shall list the type of work to be performed, the areas to be worked, and the estimated time to complete the work in each area. When scheduled services fall on a holiday, the next scheduled work date shall be specified. The initial work schedule shall be submitted to the GDR at the post award conference. Once approved, all work shall be performed in strict compliance with the work schedule to facilitate the Government's inspection of the work. Changes to the work schedule shall be submitted to the GDR for approval 24 hours prior to performance. In preparing the work schedule, the Contractor shall comply with all general requirements.

c. Interference with government business. The Contractor shall schedule and arrange work so as to cause the least interference with the normal occurrence of Government business and mission. In those cases where some interference may be essentially unavoidable, the Contractor shall be responsible to make every effort to minimize the impact of the interference, inconvenience, customer discomfort, etc.

1.6.18 Submission of Invoices: Payment shall be based on work items satisfactorily completed under the specification in the PWS. Separate payments will not be made for the time spent in planning, mobilizing, or performing administrative work. A deduction in the amount to be paid equal to the amount of cost to repair or replace any damages to government facilities, structures or equipment, or trees removed without prior authorization of the GDR per the schedule as outlined in 1.6.15.1 shall be made for items the Contractor has damaged and not restored to their original condition. Payment for services performed will be made as prescribed in DFARS clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008), Contractors must submit payment requests in electronic form. In addition, an original invoice shall be submitted to the GDR for approval prior to electronic submission. Invoices shall include the contract number, item numbers, description of work, quantities, unit prices, and total prices.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER: A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 DEFECTIVE SERVICE: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.4 DELIVERABLE: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5 DIAMETER BREAST HEIGHT: A measurement of the diameter of a tree bole approximately four feet bove ground level.

2.1.6 GOVERNMENT DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be announced at the post award conference and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.7 KEY PERSONNEL: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.8 PHYSICAL SECURITY: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan: An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR: The Government employee designated to evaluate the quality of services produced.

2.1.12 QUALITY CONTROL: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.13 SUBCONTRACTOR: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.14 WORK DAY: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.15 WORK WEEK: Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.16 FACILITY: Any Government building, structure, campsite, campsite feature, roadway, trail, equipment, or day use feature.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GDR Government Designated Representative HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAE Quality Assurance Evaluator QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Government Services: No Government Services will be provided.

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities: The Government will not provide office space and operational facilities to the Contractor. The Contractor shall secure and maintain the necessary office space and other facilities required for the performance of this contract at his/her own expense.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will not furnish any utility services.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will not provide tools or equipment to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish all tools and equipment required for the performance of this contract.

3.5 Materials: The Government will not provide any materials.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Materials: All materials will be provided by the Contractor.

4.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment needed to fulfill contract obligations. All equipment shall be of commercial quality and shall be in operable condition and meet local requirements. Completion of the specifications of this contract requires the use of heavy-duty, commercial-grade logging equipment operated by skilled and competent operators. Due to the nature of the sites, only RUBBER-TIRED equipment machinery will be allowed.

4.4 Restroom Facilities: Prior to the opening dates for the Albeni Cove, Priest River, Riley Creek, and Springy Point Recreation Areas, Government restroom facilities may not be available for use by Contractor personnel due to winterization procedures. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring his/her employees have access to adequate restroom facilities.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Basic Services: Trees deemed as hazardous have been marked in each recreation area. Red flagged trees shall be felled and removed; blue flagged trees shall be felled in the direction indicated by an arrow painted on the tree bole and left on site. A map of the trees to be removed from each recreation area and size tables for the trees to be felled are identified below. (NOTE: tree ID numbers included in the size tables may not be in sequential order).

Brush clearing shall include removal of all plant materials to a height of 14 feet above all roadways and parking lots and to a height of 8 feet above all trails. A map of areas to be brushed is furnished below. The Contractor shall:

5.1.1 Fall all marked trees in a manner that preserves and prevents any damage to the surrounding infrastructure (i.e., buildings, tables, grills, bumper logs, water faucets, etc.). If necessary, movable structures such as picnic tables shall be removed from the direction of tree fall. All attempts shall be made to avoid immovable objects by appropriate cutting techniques and judgment.

5.1.2 To the maximum extent possible, adjacent vegetation shall be preserved during the course of logging operations. Marked trees within the recreation area shall be felled in such a manner as to avoid damage to unmarked trees or other vegetation. All trees and vegetation damaged during operations and determined to be unsafe by the GDR shall be removed by the Contractor as stated above with no additional cost to the Government and assessed a fee as per the schedule outlined in 1.6.15.1 which will be deducted from contract payment.

5.1.3 Trees marked to be felled and left on site (blue flagging) shall be felled in the direction indicated by an arrow painted on the bole of the tree and shall not be crossing facilities, including roads, campsites, trails, and other facilities. Felled trees shall be flush cut at the bottom of the tree bole. These trees may be left as one length or cut into several lengths as is site appropriate, with all lengths being flush cut.

5.1.4 Trees marked for removal (red flagging) smaller than six inches DBH (diameter breast height) shall be limbed and bucked on-site to a suitable firewood length or, at the Contractor’s discretion, cut to an appropriate handling length and disposed of offsite. Wood bucked and left on-site which blocks roads, trails, campsites, or other facilities shall be flush cut and piled in a location off the particular facility.

5.1.5 Trees marked for removal (red flagging) larger than six inches DBH shall be limbed and bucked to a 16.5 foot log size. The Contractor shall calculate cuts that produce the maximum amount of merchantable timber from each tree within the specified bucking limits. Logs shall be skidded from the fall area and transported to a site at the Albeni Falls Dam resource shop marked on the map for storage. Logs shall be skidded in such a manner that damage to soils and surrounding vegetation will be minimized. Logs shall be decked in such a manner that the ends of the logs are more or less flush to facilitate scaling.

5.1.6 Stumps shall be cut flush at the ground. Any remaining butts may be left on-site. Sharp wood or points left on the butt as a result of the felling shall be trimmed to remove dangerous points or sharp tips.

5.1.7 Limb material greater than one inch in diameter or longer than three feet shall be removed from the area and hauled off-site for disposal. No material shall be left on roads, campsites, trails or other facilities. Material may be removed whole, chipped or otherwise transported. If chipping is utilized as a disposal method, the resultant chips shall be transported and disposed of off-site; chipped material shall not be left on the ground. Material shall not be raked into, dumped in, burned on or otherwise transported to other locations within the recreation areas. The cost of disposal shall be included in the contract price. Material shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with all local, State and Federal rules and regulations at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor is responsible for any and all permits and other permissions for disposal of the slash material.

5.1.8 At Albeni Cove (see Technical Exhibit 7), six trees are marked for removal as designated on the map (see Technical Exhibit 8). NOTE: Tree #3 and Tree #5 have failed and are on the ground. Tree #6 has failed and is hung up in adjacent trees. Extreme caution must be exercised when working with or near trees that are hung up. All plant material extending over the traveled portion of roadways and parking lots to a height of 14 feet shall be removed from the area and hauled off-site for disposal. All plant material extending over the traveled portion of all trails to a height of 8 feet shall be removed from the area and hauled off-site for disposal (see Technical Exhibit 9).

5.1.9 At Priest River (see Technical Exhibit 10), 13 trees are marked for removal, one tree is to be felled and left on site, and one location has been designated on the map (see Technical Exhibit 11) for the placement of a barrier log.

Log dimensions for barrier logs shall be 16.5 feet long with a diameter of twelve to 16 inches on the top on the large end. Logs shall be cut from trees dropped within the park during the removal operations. Note: Tree #11 has failed with the top 30 feet of the tree on the ground. The remaining bole is to be felled and removed and the top portion is to be removed. Trees # 12, #13, and #14 have failed and the boles are to be left standing. The tops of these trees, approximately 30 to 40 feet, are on the ground and shall be removed. No slash or debris piles or lay down deck shall be on site from March 25, 2016 to March 28, 2016.

5.1.10 At Riley Creek (see Technical Exhibit 12), 19 trees are marked for removal and one location has been designated on the map (see Technical Exhibit 13) for the placement of a barrier log. Log dimensions for barrier logs shall be 16.5 feet long with a diameter of twelve to 16 inches on the top on the large end. NOTE: Tree #13 has failed and approximately 30 feet of the top is on the ground. The bole is to be left but the downed top shall be removed. Tree #5 has failed about 15 feet up from the ground with the remainder of the tree hung up in adjacent trees. Extreme caution must be exercised when working with or near trees that are hung up. Trees #4, #12, #16, #18, and #19 have failed with approximately 30 to 40 feet of their tops on the ground. Tree boles are to be felled and removed and all debris from downed tops shall be removed. All plant material extending over the traveled portion of roadways and parking lots to a height of 14 feet shall be removed from the area and hauled off-site for disposal. All plant material extending over the traveled portion of all trails to a height of 8 feet shall be removed from the area and hauled off-site for disposal (see Technical Exhibit 14).

5.1.11 At Springy Point (see Technical Exhibit 15), 11 trees are marked for removal, one tree is to be felled and left on site, and two locations have been designated on the map (see Technical Exhibit 16) for placement of barrier logs.

Log dimensions for barrier logs shall be 16.5 feet long with a diameter of twelve to 16 inches on the top on the large end. Logs shall be cut from trees dropped within the park during the removal operations.

5.1.12 At The Vista (see Technical Exhibit 17), three trees have been marked for removal as designated on the map (see Technical Exhibit 18). Note: Tree #1 has failed and the bole is to be felled and removed.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

6.1 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Map of Albeni Falls Dam Hazard Tree Removal Vicinity Map

Attachment 3/Technical Exhibit 3 – Map of Albeni Falls Dam Resource Maintenance Shop Deck Location

Attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Attachment 5/Technical Exhibit 5 – Contract Employee Personnel Questionnaire

Attachment 6/Technical Exhibit 6 – Deliverables Schedule

Attachment 7/Technical Exhibit 7 – Albeni Cove Recreation Area Tree Size Table

Attachment 8/Technical Exhibit 8 – Map of Tree Work to be performed at Albeni Cove Recreation Area

Attachment 9/Technical Exhibit 9 – Map of Brush Clearing Work to be performed at Albeni Cove Recreation Area

Attachment 10/Technical Exhibit 10 – Priest River Recreation Area Tree Size Table

Attachment 11/Technical Exhibit 11 – Map of Work to be performed at Priest River Recreation Area

Attachment 12/Technical Exhibit 12 – Riley Creek Recreation Area Tree Size Table

Attachment 13/Technical Exhibit 13 – Map of Tree Work to be performed at Riley Creek Recreation Area

Attachment 14/Technical Exhibit 14 – Map of Brush Clearing Work to be performed at Riley Creek Recreation Area

Attachment 15/Technical Exhibit 15 – Springy Point Recreation Area Tree Size Table

Attachment 16/Technical Exhibit 16 – Map of Work to be performed at Springy Point Recreation Area

Attachment 17/Technical Exhibit 17 – The Vista Tree Size Table

Attachment 18/Technical Exhibit 18 – Map of Work to be performed at The Vista

Technical Exhibit 1

Performance Requirements Summary

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

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold Surveillance Method

PRS #1

Fell all marked trees Paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2

The Contractor shall fell all marked trees in a manner to preserve and prevent damage to surrounding vegetation and infrastructure.

There shall be no damage to Government infrastructure and/or vegetation.

100% Surveillance by QAE

PRS #2

Trim/flush cut tree boles and wood left on site Paragraph 5.1.3

The Contractor shall flush cut all tree boles and wood left on site without any crossing facilities or infrastructure.

There shall be no trees or wood left on site with sharp points.

100% Surveillance by QAE

PRS #3

Buck saw logs to appropriate length Paragraphs 5.1.4 and 5.1.5

The Contractor shall calculate cuts to maximize the timber per tree within specified bucking limits.

All trees larger than 6 inches shall be cut to

16.5 foot log length, smaller trees can be cut into firewood pieces.

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PRS #4

Limb trees Paragraphs 5.1.4 and 5.1.5

The Contractor shall limb all trees scheduled for removal.

All limbs shall be removed flush with the tree bole on all trees scheduled for removal.

100% Surveillance by QAE

PRS #5

Skid, transport and deck logs Paragraph 5.1.5

The Contractor shall skid felled trees in a manner that minimizes damage to soil and vegetation and transport skidded logs to the storage area.

There shall be no ruts deeper than 2 inches, no more than minimal surface damage to vegetation, and decked logs shall be piled flush.

100% Surveillance by QAE

PRS #6

Trim/flush cut stumps at ground level Paragraph 5.1.6

The Contractor shall trim all stumps leaving a flush cut at the ground level.

There shall be no sharp points on stumps and the top of stumps shall be no more than 1 inch from the ground.

100% Surveillance by QAE

PRS #7 The Contractor shall Limbs greater than 1 inch 100% Surveillance

Remove all tree debris Paragraph 5.1.7 remove all limbs and tree debris and dispose of off site at their expense.

in diameter or more than 3 feet long shall be disposed of off site. No debris may be left on facilities.

by QAE

PRS # 8

Remove all equipment, rubbish, and garbage…