A.02.01_-_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_W912DW18Q0038.pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W912DW18Q0038 01-May-2018

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

206-316 -3877

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 15 May 2018

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 X 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.

W912DW9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DARRELL D HUTCHENS

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

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

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

W68MD980249532

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

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 960508 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

HIRAM M. CHITTENDEN LOCKS

3015 NW 54TH ST

SEATTLE WA 98107-4299

TEL: 206-789-2622 FAX: 206-782-3192

FAX:

TEL: 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.

X

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

(CONTINUED)

PAGE 2 OF57

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.

W912DW18Q0038

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offerors

1. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN MUST BE COMPLETED BY

QUOTERS AND RETURNED WITH OFFERS:

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

2. All quotes shall be submitted by emailed and shall contain the RFQ No. W912DW18Q0038 in the subject line and emailed to the following email address: darrell.d.hutchens@usace.army.mil

3. PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS: 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): The Government will make all payments by EFT. These electronic payments are handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Finance Center (UFC). The EFT forms and instructions are on the USACE Finance Center (UFC) Web Page; www.fc.usace.army.mil. The UFC points of contact for this action is Mr. Michael Rye, (901) 873-9136.

5. Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible offer with the lowest price.

6. Site Visit will be held on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 at 10:00 am, refer to PWS for information

7. 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) 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

d) 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

e) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2015) ALTERNATE I (OCT 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) 52.222-18 CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR FOR LISTED

END PRODUCTS (FEBRUARY 2001). Must fill in all applicable blanks.

***All of these must be filled in and returned.***

8. 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:

All quoted items must meet the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ) including any specifications stated in all attachments.

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 product(s).

ANNOUNCEMENT TO OFFERORS

Due to recent national events Seattle District US Army Corps of Engineers shall be conducting business under heightened security for the foreseeable future.

Access to Federal Center South, 4735 E Marginal Way S, Building 1202, Seattle, WA 98124 will be through the front lobby only. The building is under Federal Protective Service, which means that persons entering the facility are subject to inspection; including purses, packages, etc. All deliveries shall be thoroughly inspected. In addition, visitors may be required to be escorted by Corps personnel while in the building.

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

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Fremont Cut Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan

Phase III

Lake Washington Ship Canal

Seattle, Washington

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Fremont Cut Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan Phase III

Seattle, WA

Table of Contents 1 General ...................................................................................................................................................................... x

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction ................................................................................................................... x

1.2 Background .......................................................................................................................................................... x

1.3 Objectives ............................................................................................................................................................ x

1.4 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................... x

1.5 Period of Performance ......................................................................................................................................... x

1.6 General Information............................................................................................................................................. x

1.6.1 Quality Control ....................................................................................................................................... x

1.6.2 Quality Assurance .................................................................................................................................. x

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays .............................................................................................................................. x

1.6.4 Hours of Operation ................................................................................................................................. x

1.6.5 Place of Performance .............................................................................................................................. x

1.6.6 Type of Contract ..................................................................................................................................... x

1.6.7 Security Requirements ........................................................................................................................... x

1.6.7.1 Physical Security ................................................................................................................... x

1.6.7.2 Key Control ........................................................................................................................... x

1.6.7.2.1 .............................................................................................................................. x

1.6.7.2.2 .............................................................................................................................. x

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations ............................................................................................................... x

1.6.8 Special Qualifications ............................................................................................................................. x

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meeting ............................................................................... x

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) .......................................................................................... x

1.6.11 Key Personnel ...................................................................................................................................... x

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employee ................................................................................................. x

1.6.13 Contact Travel ...................................................................................................................................... x

1.6.14 Identification of Contractor Employee ................................................................................................. x

1.6.15 Identification of Contractor Employee ................................................................................................. x

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest ....................................................................................................... x

1.6.17 Phase in/ Phase out Period .................................................................................................................... x

2 Definitions and Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................... x

2.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................... x

2.2 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................................ x

3 Government Furnished Items and Services ................................................................................................................ x

3.1 Services ................................................................................................................................................................ x

3.1 Facilities .............................................................................................................................................................. x

3.1 Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................ x

3.1 Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................ x

3.1 Materials .............................................................................................................................................................. x

4 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... x

4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ x

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance ..................................................................................................................................... x

4.3 Materials .............................................................................................................................................................. x

4.4 Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................ x

5 Specific Tasks ............................................................................................................................................................. x

5.1 Basic Services ...................................................................................................................................................... x

5.2 Task Heading ....................................................................................................................................................... x

5.3 Contractor Management Reporting ..................................................................................................................... x

6 Applicable Publications .............................................................................................................................................. x

6.1 List ....................................................................................................................................................................... x

7 Attachment/Technical Exhibit List ............................................................................................................................. x

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1- Performance Requirements Summary ......................................................... x

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Fremont Cut Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan Phase III Implementation

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide for the removal of trees, stumps, and roots along the south side of the Fremont Cut and back filling and regrading those areas. 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, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the removal of trees, stumps, and roots along the south side of the Fremont Cut and back filling and regrading those areas as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The first 15 feet from the water along the south side of the Fremont Cut is managed by the Corps of Engineers. There was a plan made in 2001 to remove and replace trees in phases to address the safety issues posed by the aging population of trees. This contract is implementing phase three of this plan along with options of repairing damage done by erosion along the south side of the Fremont Cut.

1.3 Objectives:

Base CLIN 1 (Base Contract Line Item):

Remove trees Remove stumps and roots Back fill and regrade the soil with specified materials (Technical Exhibit (7.8) Erosion Repair Details and

Technical Exhibit (7.9) Earthwork Specifications).

Dispose of all debris

Option CLIN 2:

Repair erosion along the revetment wall associated with locations of tree removals in this contract.

Option CLIN 3:

Repair erosion along the revetment wall associated with locations of prior tree removal. The locations will be physically marked and identified. Pre-bid site visit will show the locations.

1.4 Scope: They types of services to be performed are tree removal, stump removal, tree root removal, re-fill and regrading. Services include the removal of all debris generated by the work performed from the site. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, permits, transportation, disposal and supervision necessary to perform the work in the PWS.

1.5 Period of Performance: Period of performance is from 15 June 2018 – 15 March 2019. Note contractor may only perform on site work between October 15th through March 15th to avoid the juvenile out migration of salmon.

If not able to accomplish the site work between those two dates, then the work shall have to be rescheduled to next year.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: 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 is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Quality Control Program (QCP) is to be delivered, i.e., within 30 days after contract award or with the contractors proposal if it is an evaluation factor, three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. 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, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

Government acceptance of particular objectives may be required prior to proceeding with the construction schedule and will be identified in the PWS.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor may not perform services or work on public holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of daylight, 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 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.

Contractor shall observe applicable city noise ordinance. For example, if City of Seattle has rules about chainsaw operation in the middle of the night, then contractor shall obey such rules and regulations.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the south side of the Fremont Cut

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

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. Contractor shall provide suitable traffic control as required to provide an adequate safety zone and control unauthorized persons from entering the work site.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: This contract requires an on-site supervisor and employees who regularly engage in professional tree service work. The on-site supervisor shall have responsibility for overseeing all aspects of this contract and have authority to represent the Contractor in dealing with the authorized government representative.

The name and telephone number of the on-site supervisor shall be furnished to Connie Grant at 206-789-2622 x 210 prior to beginning work on this contract.

The contractor shall be licensed, bonded, and insured for tree removal in the city of Seattle or state of Washington.

The insurance shall be of business liability type of at least $200,000. If general contractor, the bonding shall be with state of Washington or city of Seattle. Contractor shall be in business and operating for at least two years.

Contractor should have work on a minimum of three landscaping and tree removal projects within the past two years.

1.6.9 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. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), 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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR 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. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: NRM Supervisor, Seattle district engineers, LWSC safety officer, Operations Project Manager, COR, and KO. 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 who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8 AM to 4 PM Pacific time zone, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will not be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Not Applicable

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable

1.6.15 Data Rights: Not Applicable

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not Applicable

1.6.17 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: Not Applicable

1.6.18 Sample Delivery:

Contractor is to coordinate with the government for sample delivery at least 24 to 48 hours prior to delivery time.

Delivery person(s) will bring a copy of government issued identification and printed contract. Delivery address is Building 1201, 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA. The delivery vehicle should enter the Federal Center South campus through Diagonal Way entrance to the north, near the Port of Seattle container yard.

Contractor will send the name and phone number of the delivery person(s) to John Landers and Frank Crossley prior to delivery.

John Landers, Security Office

(206) 316-3393 John.W.Landers@usace.army.mil

Frank Crossley, Geotechnical Section

(206) 316-3097 Frank.Crossley@usace.army.mil

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

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. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing 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.

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

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

2.1.6. 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.

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

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

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

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

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

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ANSI American National Standards Institute AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative 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 HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ISA International Society of Arboriculture 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 QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: Generally speaking, the site is publicly accessible. The Government will provide access to specific sites if requested by contractor.

3.2 Facilities: Not Applicable

3.3 Utilities: Not Applicable

3.4 Equipment: Not Applicable

3.5 Materials: Not Applicable

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

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 Secret Facility Clearance: Not Applicable

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials and supplies necessary to meet the requirements under this

PWS.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment to meet the requirements under this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for the removal of trees, stumps, and roots including the clearing debris, back filling and regrading those areas including: provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, permits, transportation, disposal and supervision necessary to remove trees, stumps and debris at the Fremont Cut adjacent to the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA, in accordance with the PWS. Contractor shall repair and backfill disturbed sites.

5.2. Task Name.

Some work may occur around or near electrical power transmission lines. Notify Seattle City Light of the work, even if work is not impacting Seattle City Light equipment.

If work will impact regular road and walking trail traffic, contractor is responsible for making appropriate road detour, signs, or temporary marking (for example, traffic cones, flagger) for safety.

Contractor shall take care and not let plant debris fall into water to endanger boating traffic.

5.2.1 Base Contract CLIN 1:

a. Tree Removal: Remove trees in conformance with the ISA Standards and ANSI Z133.1. Trees to be removed will be identified with yellow spray paint and on site maps provided by the government. Due to proximity of trees to existing Corps splash guard/ revetment wall and City of Seattle recreational facilities such as trails, benches, and observation deck trees may require climbing and removing in sections. The tree removals will be conducted from the landward side to eliminate any barging or temporary impact to the aquatic environment. The Corps of Engineers will verify and mark 18 trees with yellow spray paint 3 – 4 feet up from the ground. Additional information can be found in technical specifications (7.5) Tree /Site information.

b. Stump Removal: Stumps shall be removed using a stump grinder down to a depth of fifteen inches below ground level. Work area slopes towards the ship canal and depth will be measured from the low point of the root crown.

c. Root Removal: All surface roots within a 10-foot radius and 15 inch depth of any tree removed shall be eliminated.

d. Refill and Regrade: After vegetation removal, refill voids with specified back fill material for planting and regrade following Technical Exhibit (7.8) Erosion Repair Details and Technical Exhibit (7.9) Earthwork Specifications .

5.2.2 Option CLIN 2: Repair erosion along the revetment wall associated with locations of tree removals in this contract and in accordance with Technical Exhibit (7.8) Erosion Repair Details and Technical Exhibit (7.9) Earthwork Specifications in the areas around Phase III.

5.2.3 Option CLIN 3: Repair erosion along the revetment wall associated with locations of prior tree removal (Phase I and Phase II) and in accordance with Technical Exhibit (7.8) Erosion Repair Details and Technical Exhibit (7.9) Earthwork Specifications along the entire southern side of the Fremont Cut.

5.3 Removal of Debris: Waste Material: All waste material generated during the performance of this contract shall be removed from the work-site on a daily basis. Any materials, which fall into the Lake Washington Ship Canal over one inch in diameter, will be removed immediately. Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal off site of all refuse generated in the course of this contract, to include transport, handling, and dumping fees. Waste material generated in the performance of this work shall be removed from the work site and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. No burning of refuse is allowed. All vehicle loads shall be adequately secured to prevent spillage.

5.4 Damage to Property: Contractor shall repair or replace any facility or feature damaged or destroyed by contractor’s activities. This includes, but is not limited to, pedestrian and bicycle trails, ship canal splash guard, irrigation systems, structures, benches, and vegetation – such as trees, plants, and grass. Contractor must take necessary steps to not damage or kill Madrona (Arbutus menziesii) trees located within the work site. Government and/or Contractor shall perform pre-condition construction survey prior to the task commencing to document the existing conditions of the project areas.

5.5 Safety: The work site is located adjacent to the South Ship Canal Bike/Pedestrian trail. Commercial and pleasure boaters, pedestrians and bike commuters heavily utilize these areas. Contractor must ensure adequate safety zones around the work site. All work, equipment and vehicles shall comply with applicable safety regulations as set forth in EM385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual.” A copy of this manual may be downloaded from the internet. EM385 (latest edition) is public domain material. In addition, contractor shall comply with ANSI Z133.1 Safety Requirements for Arboriculture Operations.

5.6 Pre-Bid Site Visit

Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the work site(s) prior to submitting a bid. In no event will a failure to visit each site constitute grounds for additional payments after award of this contract.

Contractor has to coordinate with the government for a pre-bid site visit.

Date: May 8, 2017. 10 AM.

Address: Lake Washington Ship Canal, Admin Building.

3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington

Contractor will send the name and phone number of the visit to Anna Welland and Darrel Hutchens at least 48 hours of the scheduled site visit.

Anna Welland, LWSC NRM Park Ranger

(206) 789-2622 extension 370 Email: Anna.E.Welland@usace.army.mil

Darrel Hutchens, Contracting Specialist Voice: 206-316-3877. Fax: 206-764-6817 Email: darrell.d.hutchens@usace.army.mil

5.7 Submittals

Government approval is required prior to importing construction materials onsite. The contractor shall also provide a Temporary Erosion Sediment Control (TESC) Plan, see Section 5.10.

5.8 Samples

The contractor shall provide samples of approved materials a minimum of seven days prior to any material being delivered onsite. Sample shall meet the criteria presented in Technical Exhibit (7.8) Erosion Repair Details and Technical Exhibit (7.9) Earthwork Specifications. Quantity of each sample shall contain a minimum of 3 cubic feet or 0.1 cubic yards. See sample delivery section for logistical information.

5.9 Quality Control

Prior to the placement of any topsoil, the contractor will request that all placed fill be approved by the Government.

Government may send a representative to spot check material placement. Coordination with Geotech POC is required.

5.10 Temporary Erosion Sediment Control Plan

The contractor shall provide a work plan that provides temporary erosion sediment control measures to prevent materials from being transported out of the extents of the project or the adjacent ship canal. The plan shall include what Best Management Practices (BMP’s) and a sketch demonstrating implementation for control of erosion.

5.11. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor shall report ALL Contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub- Contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

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

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z133.1

ANSI A300

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule: Not Applicable

7.3. Attachment 3/Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data: Not Applicable

7.4 Attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4 –. Fremont Cut Phase III Maps

7.5. Attachment 5/Technical Exhibit 5 – Tree /Site information

7.6. Attachment 6/Technical Exhibit 6 –. Detail of Phase IIIa

7.7. Attachment 7/Technical Exhibit 7 – Fremont Cut – South Bank Erosion Report

7.8. Attachment 8/Technical Exhibit 8 – Erosion Repair Details

7.9. Attachment 9/Technical Exhibit 9 – Earthwork Specifications

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

LWSC - PHASE III FREMONT CUT REHAB PLAN.

Remove Trees Remove Stumps and Roots Backfill and regrade the soil with specified materials per PWS Dispose of all debris FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W68MD980249532

FFP

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

OPTION REPAIR EROSION ALONG REVETMENT WALL

Repair erosion along revetment wall associated with locations of tree removals in this contract. (PHASE III) FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job

OPTION REPAIR EROSION ALONG REVETMENT WALL

Repair erosion along the revetment wall associated with locations of prior tree removal (Phase I and Phase II).

The locations will be physically marked and identified. Pre-bid site visit will show the locations.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 15-JUN-2018 TO

15-MAR-2019

N/A HIRAM M. CHITTENDEN LOCKS

3015 NW 54TH ST

SEATTLE WA 98107-4299

206-789-2622

960508

0002 POP 15-JUN-2018 TO

15-MAR-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 15-JUN-2018 TO

15-MAR-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

(Sep 2006) -- Alternate I

OCT 1995

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

JUN 2016

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women- Owned Small Business Program

DEC 2015

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JAN 2018 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards MAY 2014 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items NOV 2017 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

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

MAY 2016

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency

Operations

MAY 2013

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

JUN 2013

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561730.

(2) The small business size standard is $7,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.