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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. SCOPE. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, fuel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and management to provide inspection, operation, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of project facilities and features managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Inclusive in this scope are emergency operations.

C.2. TYPE OF CONTRACT. This contract is a performance-based cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. Requirements are described in terms of results. Contractors are encouraged to propose cost-effective methods, plans, and resources that will increase efficiency and maximize performance. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 16.306) defines cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts as a cost-reimbursement contract that provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated fee that is fixed at the inception of the contract. The fixed fee does not vary with actual cost, but may be adjusted as a result of changes in the work to be performed under the contract. As indicated in Section B, the total fee is a function of the estimated contract amount. The amount of the fixed fee is entered by the contractor as a percent of the estimated cost, and is restricted as shown in Section B.

C.3. ESTIMATED CONTRACT AMOUNT. The estimated contract amount is the Contractor's estimate, as contained in his/her successful offer, of all costs anticipated in the execution of the contract requirements excepting the costs of materials, supplies, equipment, and services purchased by the Contractor for the Government in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Government- Requested Purchases of Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services for the Government" by the Contractor under this contract. The estimated contract amount shall contain all cost elements, but it shall be exclusive of the fixed fee; and costs reimbursed by the Government for equipment, materials, supplies, and services identified in the paragraph entitled "Government- Requested Procurement of Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services for the Government-General."

C.4. PERFORMANCE OF WORK. The performance of work is guided by field conditions (maintenance and operation needs for facilities, meteorological conditions, hydrological events, visitation, emergencies, and other such circumstances). Relatedly, the Contractor will provide many operations, maintenance, and repair activities. Contractor performance is initiated through written and oral communications with the Lake Manager and through the development of joint work plans that are approved by the Lake Manager. The Contractor shall be aware that Government forces will be performing similar work at the project and that this work must be integrated with contract performance. The determinations of work to be performed by contract will be affected by many variables, including on-site conditions and needs and available manpower, equipment, and funds. The Contractor shall work objectively to maximize the effectiveness of his/her overall operations while minimizing costs to the Government.

C.5. STATEMENT OF WORK. The activities identified in the following subparagraphs represent requirements that may be performed in whole or in part by the Contractor. However, the following descriptions do not preclude the possibility of other work requirements by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As referenced in this contract, the scope of work is limited to the boundaries of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

C.5.1. General Locations of Work. The Corps' facilities and features included in the immediate work locations are comprised within the following Arkansas counties:

Lake Ouachita DeGray Lake

Garland County Clark County Montgomery County Hot Spring County

Lake Greeson

Pike County

Additional information relating to facilities and features within the work locations are shown in Section J.

C.5.2. Types of Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Activities that may be Performed. The types of operations, maintenance, and repair activities that are included in the scope of this contract are listed below. However, this is not an exclusive list.

* Building Repairs

* Plumbing Repairs

* Road Maintenance/Repairs

* Buoy Deployment and Maintenance

* Facility Repairs

* Electrical Repairs

* Traffic Safety Control Device Deployment and Maintenance

* Vegetative Planting and Maintenance

* Graffiti Removal

* Painting

* Landscaping

* Boundary Line Maintenance

* Fertilization Treatments

* Herbicide Treatments

* Visitor Center Operation

* Pest Control

* Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat Maintenance

* High Water Surveillance

* Grass Mowing and Trimming

* Nonhazardous Solid Waste Collection, Transportation, and Disposal

* Portable Pump Operation

* Visitor Center Equipment Maintenance and Repairs

* Construction

* Maintenance/Repairs of Government Office Buildings

* Heating/Air Condition Services

* Flood Control Structure Repairs and Maintenance

* Sign Maintenance and Repairs

* Erosion Repairs

* Turf Maintenance

* Lime Treatments

* Beach Nourishment

* Fire Lane Maintenance

* Sewage, Sludge, and Vault Waste Pumpout

* Boat Ramp Cleaning

* Recreation Area and Facility Cleaning

* Litter Pickup

* Drift Removal and Disposal

* Masonry Repair

* Paving

* Parking Lot Maintenance/Repairs

* Carpentry

* Equipment Repairs

* Gate Maintenance/Repairs

C.5.3. Emergency Operations. Emergency operations may include, among others, the following types of work.

a. Sandbagging operations.

b. The provision, hauling, and placement of fill material.

c. The performance of emergency dam patrols.

d. The provision and operation of portable pumps.

e. The cleanup of storm or flood debris.

f. The provision and placement of erosion control materials;

i.e., riprap, plastic sheeting, filter cloth, mulch, and seed.

g. The improvement of work-site access roads.

h. The performance of wildfire control and suppression.

C.6. GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR INSPECTION

OPERATION, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE. General inspection operation, construction, repair, and maintenance activities are addressed as follows. Detailed procedures may be available within operation and maintenance manuals, technical data sheets, and/or drawings. They may also be developed either unilaterally by the Government or jointly by the Government and the Contractor.

C.6.1. Project and Facility Inspections. Project and facility inspections are identified as follows. Inspections are normally performed on a scheduled basis and often include the need for written reports. Also, inspections that detect imminent threats to life and property are considered as high priority and require immediate notification of Park Manager or his/her representative.

C.6.1.1. Inspections for Structural Distress in Flood Control Works During Periods of High Lake Stages. During periods of high lake stages, flood control works are intensively inspected for evidence of distress or failure. The intensity and frequency of inspections during these periods are determined by the Park Manager. Typical indicators of distress include potential problems such as:

a. Boils.

b. Evidence of differential movement between concrete joints.

c. Earth slide.

d. Sink holes.

e. Cracks.

f. Flowing water (other than from drainage devices).

g. The presence of material (mud, sand, etc.) in water flowing from a drain or weep hole.

h. Unusual flow rate from a drain or weep hole.

i. Wet spots in dams or abutments to structures.

j. Unusual noises, smells, vibrations, or smoke in or around pumps or drainage structures.

k. Movement/displacement of riprap.

C.6.1.2. Reporting Evidence of Structural Distress. If any of the aforementioned potential problems or any other indication of a developing or otherwise serious problem are detected, immediate verbal notification of the Park Manager or Facility Manager is required, irrespective of the time or the day. If neither individual can be contacted, the nearest Corps of Engineers employee shall be notified. The Contractor and his/her employees shall not be reluctant to contact the Corps under such circum-stances or to identify and mark seemingly minor problems.

However, the Contractor and his/her employees shall maintain composure under such circumstances and not incite panic or undue public alarm. Public notification of such circumstances shall be the responsibility of the Government. The Contractor's performance shall not be considered in any way deficient due to his/her identification of a problem which is later ascertained to not be a problem. However, failure to identify and report an apparent problem shall be considered a serious performance deficiency. Reporting includes breaches of security, under-mining, or other unusual conditions or damage to structures and facilities.

C.6.1.3. Fire Safety Inspections and Hazard Correction. All Government buildings (including buildings and facilities assigned to the Contractor), enclosures, and public facilities are inspected for the presence of fire hazards defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Any hazards found shall be immediately eliminated. Immediate notification of the Park Manager is also required.

C.6.1.4. Road and Surfaced Areas Inspections. Roads and surfaced areas are also inspected on a scheduled basis.

Additional inspections are performed after each period of heavy or prolonged rainfall (2 inches or more within a 24-hour period).

Problems detected which present safety hazards are reported orally to the Park Manager or Facility Manager immediately. The inspections include, but are not limited to, the following potential deficiencies.

a. Pavement cracks.

b. Alligator cracks.

c. Pavement upheavals or depressions.

d. Pot holes.

e. Base or subbase failure.

f. Edge raveling.

g. Drainage stoppages.

h. Embankment erosion.

i. Drift or debris accumulation around bridges.

j. Drift, debris, or sediment accumulation around or in culverts or in roadside drainage ditches.

k. Damaged, illegible, or missing signs.

l. Wash boarding of graveled surfaces.

m. Damaged bridge components.

n. Missing or illegible pavement markings.

o. Pavement settlement.

p. Boat ramps obstructed by mud or debris.

q. The presence of loose material; i.e., sand, gravel, silt, or dirt, on paved areas.

r. Culvert wingwall or splash pad damage.

s. The presence of storm debris.

t. Graveled surface composition degradation (loss or separation of binder) or looseness.

u. Damaged or missing guardrails.

v. Bridge or road icing.

w. Graveled surface rutting or erosion.

x. Imminent inundation (necessitating closure).

v. Growth of woody vegetation in ditches or around culverts or bridges or in rights-of-way.

z. Road shoulder build up or subsidence.

aa. Damaged or moved parking blocks.

bb. Vegetative material deposition in drains.

C.6.1.5. Sign Inspections. All project signs are observed in conjunction with the performance of other project operations and maintenance. Scheduled inspections and maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

C.6.1.6. Building Inspections. All project buildings shall be inspected in accordance with the Contractor's Quality Control Plan. The inspections include all structural features such as foundations, walls, doors, windows, caulking, weather seals, roofing, floors and floor coverings, porches, interior plumbing and related fixtures, interior and connected exterior electric equipment, interior heating and cooling equipment, and other equipment, plumbing, or related fixtures affixed as part of the building or roofed structure.

C.6.1.7. Improved Grounds Inspection Services. All natural resources contained in the improved grounds areas shall be inspected in accordance with the Contractor's Quality Control Plan. The inspections include, but are not limited to, the following potential problems:

a. Weed infestation in mowed areas.

b. Fire ant infestation.

c. Sink holes.

d. Erosion of mowed areas.

e. Insect damage to trees, shrubs, and ground cover.

f. Injuries or damage to trees, shrubs, and ground cover.

g. Drainage stoppages.

h. Grass sod density and general health.

i. Dehydration or wilting of planted trees, shrubs, ornamental vegetation, and ground cover.

j. Vandalism.

k. Storm damage to natural resources.

l. Dead or dying vegetation.

C.6.1.8. Gate Inspections. All project gates are inspected in accordance with the Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

C.6.2. Vegetation Removal from Riprap Areas, Riprap Stockpiles, and Parking Areas. Vegetation is normally removed from riprap areas, parking areas, riprap stockpiles, and other nonliving objects and structures by an initial application of herbicide followed by physical removal of all dead, woody vegetative matter, excepting riprap stockpiles where physical removal of dead woody vegetative matter is not necessary. Herbicide application and vegetation removal and cutting operations are accomplished manually for all areas (i.e., aerial herbicide application is not allowed). Extreme care shall be exercised to prevent the drift of herbicide aerosol onto vibrant vegetation adjacent to the areas. Also, the application process shall not result in the introduction of herbicide into adjacent waters.

The application method must be approved in advance by the Park Manager and in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Pesticide

Application" in Section H. Aerial application of herbicide using either fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters is not allowed. All herbicides used in the performance of work under this contract shall be approved by the Park Manager prior to application.

C.6.3. Grounds Maintenance. Grounds maintenance includes the following activities, among others:

a. Mowing and trimming.

b. Erosion repairs and control.

c. Litter pickup.

d. Insect and weed control.

e. Fertilization.

f. Lime application.

g. Tree trimming and removal.

h. Grass, shrub, and tree planting.

i. Watering.

j. Landscaping.

k. Seeding and sodding.

l. Mulching.

C.6.4. Building Maintenance - Scope. Building maintenance includes housekeeping, preventative maintenance, repairs, and alterations to project buildings and roofed structures. All work is performed in accordance with applicable National Codes;

Department of Army Regulations; technical manuals; publications;

all manufacturer's recommendations; and all Federal, state, and local laws. Preventative maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings and roofed structures include all structural features such as foundations, walls, doors, windows, roofing, floors and floor coverings, porches, interior plumbing, interior and connected exterior electric components, interior heating and cooling equipment, and other equipment affixed as part of the building or roofed structures.

C.6.4.1. Plumbing Preventative Maintenance. Plumbing preventative maintenance normally includes the following for each building and roofed structure but is not limited to:

Task Frequency

Drain 5 gallons of water from Annually water heaters with emergency pop-off valve open

Turn off and drain plumbing, Prior to incurring piping, and fixtures prior to freezing temperatures freezing (for unheated buildings)

C.6.4.2. Building Repairs and Replacements Standards. The following standards apply to building repairs and replacements.

C.6.4.3. Workmanship Quality - Plumbing. Plumbing repairs, replacements, and alterations are to be performed in accordance with applicable sections of the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the UPC. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Park Manager prior to any deviation from the UPC requirements.

C.6.4.4. Workmanship Quality - Carpentry. All carpentry work is to be performed in accordance with applicable standards contained in the Southern Building Code (SBC) and applicable materials manufacturers publications; i.e., those published by such organizations such as the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA), the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), and the American Plywood Association (APA). The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the SBC. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Park Manager prior to any deviation from the SBC requirements.

C.6.4.5. Workmanship Quality - Masonry. All masonry work is to be performed in accordance with applicable standards contained in the latest editions of the American Standards Building Code for Masonry (ASBCM), the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), and also applicable materials manufacturers publications;

i.e., those published by the Portland Cement Association, the Facing Tile Institute, and the Brick Institute of America. The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the ASBCM and the NCMA. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Park Manager prior to any deviation from the ASBCM requirements.

C.6.4.6. Workmanship Quality Painting. All painting work is to be performed in accordance with applicable standards published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the applicable ASTM standards. The prior to any deviation from the ASTM standards.

C.6.4.7. Workmanship Quality Metal Working. All metalworking is to be performed in accordance with applicable standards published by the ASTM and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the applicable ASTM and ANSI standards. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Park Manager prior to any deviation from the ASTM or ANSI standards.

C.6.4.8. Workmanship Quality Electrical Work. All electrical work is to be performed in accordance with applicable standards contained in the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable publications of the NFPA. The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the applicable NEC and NFPA standards. The prior to any deviation from the NEC or NFPA standards.

C.6.4.9. Workmanship Quality Concrete Work. All concrete work is to be performed in accordance with applicable standards contained in applicable publications of the ANSI, ASTM, and American Concrete Institute (ACI). The quality of workmanship shall always be equal to or better than the minimum specified by the applicable ANSI, ASTM, and ACI standards. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Park Manager prior to any deviation from the ANSI, ASTM, or ACI standards.

C.6.4.10. Housekeeping Services. All work areas; i.e., office areas, shops, storage buildings, and compounds on the project, shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and orderly manner. Repair equipment, machinery, and parts shall be positioned so as to not pose any safety hazards while in use. Otherwise, such items shall be kept stored in their designated storage areas.

C.6.4.11. Field Office Janitorial Services. Janitorial services for project offices and visitor centers include the following activities, among others:

a. Floor and carpet cleaning.

b. Furniture, wall, picture, and equipment cleaning.

c. Restroom cleaning.

d. Floor stripping and waxing.

e. Carpet shampooing.

f. Kitchen cleaning.

g. Trash removal.

h. Surface dusting.

i. Light bulb replacement.

j. Window cleaning.

k. Exterior cleaning.

C.6.4.12. Surfaced Areas.

C.6.4.12.1. Surfaced Areas Maintenance - General Scope. Surfaced areas include paved and unpaved roads, parking areas, sidewalks, bridges, steps, drains, culverts, curbs, parking blocks, ditches, embankments, signs, pavement markings, guardrails, handrails, speed bumps, rumble strips, and reflective pavement markers, among others. Work is performed in accordance with the requirements and technical references listed herein and also in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Traffic control during repair activities may also be necessary. Some typical repairs are listed below, however, this is not an exclusive list.

a. Pot hole repair.

b. Pavement upheaval/depression.

c. Alligator cracking repair.

d. Crack and joint sealing.

e. Graveled road smoothing.

f. Sign repair or replacement.

g. Reflective marker replacement.

h. Parking block replacement signs, markers, or other traffic control.

i. Pavement marking repainting.

j. Road shoulder repairs.

k. Paved road shoulder shaving.

l. Regraveling roads.

m. Repairing or replacing road culverts, headwalls, and splash pads.

n. Erosion repairs.

o. Guardrail repair or replacement.

p. The addition of surfaced area related signs, markers, or other traffic control.

q. Concrete pavement repairs.

r. Base or subbase material failure repairs.

s. Road ditch sediment removal and configuration restoration.

t. Road paving.

C.6.4.12.1.2. Surfaced Area Repairs - Bituminous Pavement - Pot Hole, Edge Raveling, Alligator Cracking, Depression, and Upheaval Repair Standards. All repairs to pot holes and areas affected by edge raveling, alligator cracking, depressions, and upheavals are normally performed in accordance with the following procedure, unless otherwise required by the Park Manager or designee.

C.6.4.12.1.3. Identification of Pavement Failure Limits. The area of pavement failure is delineated with chalk, spray paint, or other appropriate marking methods so as to define the limits of excavation. A cutting tool is not to be used to delineate the area of pavement failure. The limits of excavation are marked around the perimeter of the pavement failure at the point just beyond any associated indicators of failure; i.e., cracks, subsidence, or upheaval.

C.6.4.12.1.4. Pavement Failure Excavation. The marked area of pavement failure is excavated using a sharp cutting tool; i.e., a flat pick axe or a pneumatic hammer with flat bit. Material should be removed as it is loosened. The depth of excavation is to the depth of where material failure is not evident; i.e., no soft material or mud remains. In the process of cutting, the cutting tool is not to be rocked or otherwise used in a manner to cause additional pavement fractures. The final cut shall leave vertical surfaces on the unfailed material around the perimeter of the hole. Where failures intersect pavement edges, the hole is excavated vertically to a depth where a solid base is found.

C.6.4.12.1.5. Excavation Cleaning. The excavation is to be thoroughly cleaned of all loose material and water, if present, using either compressed air, vacuum, or a broom as appropriate.

The purpose of the cleaning is to provide a surface to which the cold bituminous material can adhere. It is not necessary to completely dry the hole, as surface dampness is acceptable.

C.6.4.12.1.6. Placement of Cold Bitumen. Cold bituminous material is placed in the hole and thoroughly packed with a tamp in lifts not exceeding 6 inches. A hot tack coat is not to be applied either to the hole or between lifts because the solvent in the tack can dilute the asphalt in the cold bitumen and result in improper bonding. Filling and packing shall begin around the edges of the hole with packing blows directed at the bonding surface. Filling and packing shall end in the center of the hole. Additionally, in patching failures which intersect pavement edges, the edge patch shall have a slight slope away from the road centerline to ensure water runoff. Also, the shoulder side of the patch shall be tightly packed against the hole sides to provide lateral support. In handling and placing the cold bitumen in the hole, care shall be exercised to avoid gradation segregation. Specifically, the cold bitumen shall not be raked or thrown into the hole or into transporting devices in any way.

C.6.4.12.1.7. Final Compaction. The finished patch shall be compacted sufficiently so as to not to be rutted by a single wheel load of 4,000 pounds with a tire inflation pressure of 80 psi. The patch shall be smooth and level with all surrounding pavement surfaces. The piling of cold bitumen on the patch area in a manner that results in the final patch being at a level above the surrounding pavement surfaces or the underfilling of the patch area are both specifically prohibited. Compaction shall be accomplished in a manner that does not cause failure or depression of surrounding pavement.

C.6.4.12.1.8. Cleanup. All loose material around the patch area shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. The place-ment of extra cold bitumen back into the bitumen container or stockpile is specifically prohibited.

C.6.4.12.1.9. Bituminous and Concrete Pavement - Crack Sealing Standard Methods. All sealing of cracks and expansion joints in bituminous and concrete pavements shall be performed after coordination with the Park Manager or, absent specific direction, in accordance with the following procedure:

C.6.4.12.1.10. Crack and Joint Cleaning. Prior to crack or joint sealing, the crack or joint shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all water, dirt, sand, gravel, or other foreign material.

Cleaning shall be accomplished using compressed air.

C.6.4.12.1.11. Crack and Joint Filling. The Contractor shall fill all cracks with liquid bituminous sealer to a level flush with the pavement surface. The Contractor shall not spill liquid bituminous sealer on the pavement surface or overfill the cracks.

Crack filling shall be accomplished so as to provide a watertight seal.

C.6.4.12. Culvert, Drain, and Ditch Cleaning. Culvert and drain cleaning may include the removal and disposal of woody vegeta-tion, sediment, drift, and debris that block these structures.

C.6.4.13. Storm Debris Cleanup. Storm debris cleanup may include the removal of fallen or broken limbs and trees, soil deposited on paved surfaces, and any other material which adversely affects the utility or the safety of the surfaced area.

C.6.4.14. Stevedoring, Pickup and Delivery, and Warehousing.

C.6.4.14.1. Warehousing Services. Warehousing services may include the following activities:

a. Orderly storage of supplies, materials, and equipment.

b. Inventory and control of supplies, materials, and equipment.

C.6.4.14.2. Pickup and Delivery of Materials, Equipment, and Supplies at Off-Project Locations. Pickup and delivery services include the transportation of materials, supplies, and equipment to remote locations and the loading and unloading of these items.

C.6.4.16. Fencing Maintenance and Repair. Fencing maintenance and repair may include the maintenance, repair, or replacement of various types of fencing, gates, and locks.

C.6.4.17. Recreation Facility Sanitary Services.

C.6.4.17.1. Cleaning of Comfort Stations, Shower Buildings, Drinking Fountains, Jug Fillers, Fish Cleaning Stations, Portable Toilets, and Other Similar Facilities. Cleaning is performed for public health and safety. Cleaning may include the removal of cobwebs, insect nests (including dirt dauber and wasp nests), insects, dust, stains, growths, trash, mildew, soap scum, and other foreign materials from all surfaces. For drinking fountains and jug fillers, separate attention is given to the cleaning and disinfection of the spigots. Also, cleaning materials used for this task shall not be used in any other cleaning operations. Cleaning may also include the unstopping of drains and plumbing in buildings, trailer dump stations, fish cleaning stations, and other facilities.

C.6.4.17.2. Composting-Type Comfort Station Treatment Media Maintenance. Media maintenance normally includes the pouring of 2 gallons of clean water down each toilet so as to moisten the treatment media on a frequency determined by the Park Manager or designee. Water used for washing or any water containing cleaning agents or deodorizers shall not be used for this purpose.

C.6.4.17.3. Cleaning of Picnic Shelters, Amphitheaters, Grills, Fire Rings, Service Tables, Picnic Tables, Picnic Table Covers, Benches, Fireplaces, Overlooks, Well Shelters, Bulletin Boards, Courtesy Docks, Boat Docks, Gazebos, Church Arbors, Bench Covers and Other Similar Facilities. Cleaning is performed for public health and safety. Cleaning may include the removal of cobwebs, insect nests (including dirt dauber and wasp nests), insects, dust, stains, growths, trash, food residue, and other foreign materials from these facilities. All material removed from the grills, fire rings, and fire places, as well as any deposits of ashes, litter, or unburned material on the ground around these facilities, shall be disposed of in accordance with waste disposal requirements of this contract.

C.6.4.17.4. Trash Receptacle Inspection and Cleaning Service.

Exterior trash receptacle cleaning may include emptying and cleaning receptacles or repositories that are either soiled internally or externally by washing and disinfecting. Also, where nuisance insects are noticed; i.e., flies, yellow jackets, or wasps, the containers shall be sprayed with insecticide approved by the COR or designee. Insecticide shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer's label instructions for the condi-tion. All trash and debris collected by the Contractor shall be disposed of in accordance with waste disposal requirements of this contract.

C.6.4.18. Materials and Equipment Hauling. All materials and equipment hauling operations shall be conducted in accordance with the following requirements.

C.6.4.18.1. Supplies and Equipment Transportation. All supplies and equipment shall be securely fastened in the transporting vehicle. Also, all materials and equipment shall be transported inside the vehicle and neither hung nor otherwise attached to the exterior of the vehicle.

C.6.4.19. Solid Waste Hauling. All solid waste collected in the performance of this contract shall be hauled in vehicles with containment bodies which have solid sides. This requirement also applies to side extensions. For the purpose of this requirement, "solid" is defined as being without holes, slots, or other perforations through which the solid waste may be viewed from the exterior of the vehicle. The hauling vehicles shall be designed such that all loading and unloading operations are conducted from the rear of the vehicle. Also, when these vehicles are in transit, the rear opening shall be closed with a solid panel.

Additionally, when these vehicles are in transit, the top of the containment body shall be fully covered with a securely fastened nonporous cover, such as a membrane sheet, so as to help minimize the dissemination of odors from the solid waste. The use of netting will not meet this requirement. The use of trailers for hauling solid waste is prohibited. Also, prohibited is the loading of hauling vehicles to the extent that the solid waste is heaped above the sides of the containment body. The Contractor shall recover all materials which fall or blow out of the hauling vehicles, regardless of the location. All containment bodies shall be sealed to prevent the drainage or leakage of liquids therefrom. All liquids which accumulate in these vehicles shall be disposed of in accordance with waste disposal requirement of this contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall not transfer solid waste between hauling vehicles within the project boundaries.

C.6.4.20. Solid Waste Disposal. For the purpose of this contract, solid waste is defined as all solid materials, trash, or other debris which is either generated or accumulated by the Contractor in the performance of this contract. As required, final disposal of all solid waste which he/she generated or collected in the performance of this contract shall be at an off-project location which is approved both by the Park Manager and by the applicable state and/or local governmental agencies having jurisdiction over hauling and solid waste disposal operations.

If the Contractor utilizes any landfill which is owned or leased by a nonpublic entity, the Contractor shall provide written evidence to the Park Manager of appropriate state approval of the landfill prior to beginning work under this contract. If the Contractor utilizes any publicly-owned and state-approved landfill, he/she shall present written evidence to the Park Manager that he/she has the owner's approval to use such landfill prior to beginning work under this contract. All trash, litter, and other solid waste material collected by the Contractor under the terms of this contract become the property of the Contractor at the time it is removed from its point of origin. The point of origin is defined as the definitive point where the Contractor picks the solid waste material up and not the general location of a recreation area or a lake. Additionally, the Contractor shall not store or accumulate any solid waste within the project boundaries accept as approved by the Lake Manager. Also, the storage or scavenging of solid waste collected under this contract at any location which does not comply with state, Federal, and local laws, regulations, and standards are strictly prohibited. The Contractor shall have sufficient personnel to operate transfer stations at each lake in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and other regulatory agencies.

C.6.4.21. Liquid Disposal. The Contractor shall dispose of all excess or residual water and mixtures of water and nonvolatile cleaning agents used for cleaning purposes or generated by cleaning processes either at on-project locations approved by the Park Manager or at off-project locations approved by the state and local Government agencies having jurisdiction over the disposal of such material. The Contractor shall dispose of all other liquids including, but not limited to, chemical cleaning agents, solvents, paints, oils, pesticides, and herbicides as well as their containers in a manner and at off-project locations approved by state or local Government agencies having jurisdic-tion over such matters. Upon request by the COR or designee, the

Contractor shall provide written evidence to the Park Manager of state, Federal and local approval of these activities.

C.6.4.22. Visitor Center Operations. Visitor center operations may include, but are not limited to, operation of public recrea-tion area, theater, bookstore, aquarium, and automated displays, including some minor maintenance of related equipment. The clerk shall receive and greet visitors as well as telephonically pro-vide information of a general nature as defined by the Park Manager concerning recreation facilities, public programs, reser-vations and other comparable topics. Performs clerical duties, hands out informational pamphlets and maps, explains regulations concerning visiting the lake, collects user fees, sale of annual day use passes, conducts tours, process user fees, recordkeeping, assigns recreational sites, and provides other related visitor assistance. Under this contract, each fee clerk and park attendant involved in collecting, depositing, and/or accounting for Government funds collected at the lakes shall be fully bonded. The bond amount shall be a minimum of $30,000.00. Proof of bonding for each employee performing these duties shall be provided to the CO for approval prior to performing these referenced services. Any person required to furnish a bond to the Government may furnish any of the types of security listed in FAR 28.204-1 through 28.204-3 instead of a corporate or indivi-dual surety for the bond. In operating the public reception area at each lake, the fee clerk/receptionist shall issue visitor passes in accordance with the Federal Recreation Pass Program, and process user fees, entrance fees, and special recreation permit fees collected on the lake in accordance with Corps of Engineers guidelines provided by the lake manager. Currently, park attendant services are not required under this contract.

C.7. GOVERNMENT-REQUESTED PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS,

SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE GOVERNMENT - GENERAL. For the purpose of this section, "Government-Requested Procurement of Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services" is defined as the acquisition of supplies, equipment, services, and materials requested by the Government for direct purchase by the con-tractor. The annual total dollars for these procurements are estimated by the Government in Section B. A partial listing of equipment, supplies, services, and materials included in this requirement is shown below. The Contractor shall not apply an additive cost such as overhead, G&A expense, and fees, or profit to the purchase price of these supplies, services, equipment, or materials. Also see paragraph entitled “Operational Base and Documentation.”

Riprap stone

Gravel

Fill dirt

Ready-mixed concrete

Factory repairs of fixed equipment/ machinery

Replacement mechanical and electrical components for fixed equipment and structures

Herbicides/pesticides

Fertilizer

Grass seed

Trees

Shrubs

Lime

Paint

Lumber and other building materials

Pipe and pipe fittings

Lubricants for fixed operating equipment

Steel plate, beams, bars, rods, piles, etc.

Replacement fixed equipment

Gabion baskets

Signs

Sand blasting services

Paint services

Piezometer markers

Welding services

Comfort stations

Rental or leasing of equipment

Heating/cooling services

Electrical supplies

Aerial spraying services (fertilizer)

Waste hauling and disposal services

Carpentry services

Cleaning supplies (including cleaners, trash bags, paper, soap, disinfectants, etc.)

Bituminous paving material

Landfill and waste disposal fees

Portable buildings

Water treatment systems

NOTE: For the purpose of this listing, "equipment" may include draglines, crawler tractors, excavators, road graders, portable air compressors and accessories, portable generators, cranes, loaders, dump trucks, self-propelled scrapers, rollers (including rubber-tired, sheepsfoot, smooth, and vibratory types), water trucks, backhoe tractors, concrete mixers, and other additional needs that may be specified by the Park Manager or designee.

Lubricants and other materials and supplies required for the operation and maintenance of this equipment are considered to be reimbursable items under the provisions of this paragraph. The operation and maintenance cost for this equipment is included in the Government-requested procurement estimate shown in Section B.

In the event that equipment, material, service, or supply requirement is identified as needed in conjunction with a job requirement and the Park Manager determines that it meets the preceding definition of Government-requested procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, and services, the Government may elect to require the Contractor to procure the equipment, materials, supplies, or services in support of a job in lieu of Government procurement. In this instance, the Park Manager will notify the Contractor of the requirement and specify the equip-ment, materials, supplies, or services to be obtained. In instances where the Contractor is required to procure equipment, supplies, services, or materials, he/she shall follow the procurement procedures described as follows.

C.7.1. Contractor Procurement of Government-Requested Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services - Procedures. The project COR may direct the Contractor to proceed with procurement of Government-requested equipment, materials, supplies, or services by furnishing an electronic request to the Contractor' clerk at a private electronic mailbox. The attachments to the body of the message may contain word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and graphics files. These attachments will be created using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. The Contractor is required to have these applications on its computer system for proper import and export of all files and correspondence between the Government and the Contractor. The electronic request from the Government shall include a descrip-tion of the equipment, supplies, services, and materials to be purchased; the names of potential vendors, if not furnished at inception of the contract; the quantity or scope of supplies, equipment, services, or materials; and the location, time, date required for delivery. The Contractor shall then solicit price quotations and document any conditions of the price quotations obtained. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, the price, the type and/or brand of supply or material quoted by each vendor contacted, and the conditions of delivery. This information shall be furnished to the Park Manager/COR electronically using the bid abstract formats shown in Section J.

After electronic authorization for purchase from the Government, the Contractor shall then proceed with the procurement action and purchase the equipment, supplies, services, or materials using the Contractor's purchasing system. All pricing will be obtained FOB destination and otherwise include all delivery charges, and mobilization/demobilization expenses. All supplies and materials will be delivered to the jobsite for inspection by the Government prior to their use on the job. The Park Manager/COR may intervene in any procurement process at any time and elect to:

a. Require the Contractor to obtain additional prices from other sources.

b. Cancel the procurement action and proceed with Government procurement.

c. Terminate the action.

In the event that the Contractor is required to obtain additional prices, the procedures described in this paragraph shall be repeated. The Government reserves the right to reject any supplies, equipment, services, or materials not meeting the requirements with no reimbursement of purchase price to the Contractor. Upon Government acceptance of any supply, equipment, service, or material furnished, the Contractor will be furnished a written certification of this acceptance by the Park Manager whereupon the supplies and materials become the property of the Government.

C.7.2. Contractor Reimbursement for Government-Requested Procurement of Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services. The Contractor will be reimbursed for supplies, services, equipment, and materials furnished and accepted by the Government in accordance with paragraphs entitled "Invoices" and "Payments" of this contract.

C.7.3. Contractor Procurement Procedures. The Contractor shall establish procurement procedures for the acquisition of materials, supplies, services, and equipment on behalf of the Government which are commensurate with Government policies and procedures and which assure propriety and efficiency in the expenditure of Government funds. These procedures shall comply with applicable parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including parts 13 and 14, concerning simplified acquisition procedures and procurement by sealed bidding. The Contractor's procurement procedures are subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Title to all tools, materials, supplies, and equipment purchased by the Contractor and fully reimbursed by the Government shall pass to the Government upon acceptance by the Government. The Government will not require, and the Contractor shall not procure, tools, supplies, services, materials, or other equipment which is not directly related to the execution of this contract or which are otherwise in violation of Government procurement policies, restrictions, or regulations. Also, land, mineral rights, vehicles, office equipment and supplies, personal commodities, information technology equipment, and communications equipment shall not be purchased for the Government by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide complete and current access to the FAR to each of his/her employees engaged in direct purchasing for their use and reference. From the internet, the FAR website is located at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ The Contractor shall ensure that each of his/her employees engaged in purchasing be thoroughly familiar with those parts of the FAR which relate to such activities. It is required under this contract that all Government-requested procurements be executed in a timely manner and in accordance with procurement procedures of this contract.

Timely delivery of Government-requested procurements is essential to the successful performance and accomplishments of maintenance and operations under this contract. Proficient procurement performance as required by this paragraph, or the lack thereof, may weigh heavily in the evaluation of performance under this contract.

C.7.3.1. Contractor Requests for Prices of Government-Requested Supplies, Equipment, Services, or Materials. When the Contractor procures supplies, equipment, services, or materials, the Contractor shall obtain at least three written or electronic price quotations from different suppliers in lieu of oral quota-tions when the estimated value exceeds $3,000 ($2,500 for acquisitions of services subject to the Service Contract Act);

and, if three written or electronic price quotations cannot be obtained, then documented evidence of the Contractor's efforts to obtain these quotations shall be prepared by the Contractor and provided to the Government in electronic form accompanied with the bid abstract. When written quotations and/or sole-source purchases are required otherwise for any procurement, the Contractor will be notified in the request for purchase from the Government.

C.7.4. Operational Base and Documentation. The Contractor shall base his/her procurement operation in a Government furnished administrative center at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Field Office located at Lake Ouachita, Arkansas, and process all Government-requested procurements in support of this contract for Lake Ouachita, Lake Greeson, and DeGray Lake. This office shall be staffed by the contractor and all equipment, materials, and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ supplies excluding Government furnished shown in Section J, shall be included in the contractor’s estimated cost. Also the esti-mated labor cost for operation of the administrative center shall be included in the estimated cost. The Contractor shall not apply an additive cost such as overhead, G&A expense, and fees, or profit to the purchase price of supplies, services, equipment, or materials purchased through the administrative center. Staff in this office shall be dedicated to procurement operations as discussed under this paragraph. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of all direct purchase actions taken, including those that were initiated and later voided or canceled. Each procurement action shall be individually identified by an assigned identification number and individually documented. For each procurement action, the Contractor shall file copies and/or originals of all documents relating to the procurement including, but not limited to, records of solici-tations, telephone conversations, quotations, amendments, purchase orders, contracts, and modifications issued, and bills and invoices received for review by the Government. These files shall be established electronically and in accordance with an electronic filing guide furnished by the Government. All records shall show dates and bear the assigned procurement identification number. Additionally, the Contractor shall maintain and furnish to the Government a monthly procurement data base report con-taining the following pertinent information relating to each direct procurement:

a. Procurement identification number.

b. Description of item.

c. Procurement amount.

d. Date of solicitation.

e. Date of award.

f. Delivery status.

g. Vendor name.

h. Associated job name.

i. Name of procuring officer.

j. Date received.

k. Requesting official.

The report shall disclose a monthly total ($) of procurement actions and a year-to-date accumulative total ($).

C.8. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR. The contractor shall provide the capabilities and resources necessary for the execu-tion of this contract. Also, prior to beginning work under this contract, the capability and resource requirements are subject to change within the limits of the Contractor's proposed cost for the capabilities and resources proposed. During the performance of this contract, the capability and resource requirements are subject to immediate change directed by the Park Manager;

however, such changes are limited to contract scope and contract funding authorization. Requirements of lesser capabilities and resources may be precipitated by budgetary constraints.

C.8.1. Staffing for Operations, Maintenance, Reconstruction, and Repairs. In Section J, exhibits, web sites, and other informa-tion are provided to assist the contractor in understanding the scope of work. Based on the contract scope of work, the con-tractor shall provide staffing and work plans to efficiently accomplish inspection, operation, maintenance, reconstruction, repair, and rehabilitation of project facilities and features.

The Contractor shall be capable of transporting and otherwise making all proposed manpower resources available at any location contained in the scope of this contract; i.e., by providing a sufficient number of vehicles, boats, etc., to facilitate the O&M activities. Each of the persons occupying contract positions shall meet the minimum skill and experience requirements con-tained in Section J. Additional positions proposed by the contractor shall include the minimum skill and experience requirements drafted by the contractor. On-the-job training of these individuals shall not be an acceptable method of qualifi-cation. Therefore, these individuals shall possess required skills and experience upon entry to the job, excepting the maintenance trades helper/laborer/janitor positions.

C.8.2. Equipment Requirements for Routine Operations, Mainte-nance, and Repairs. In Section J, exhibits, web sites and other information are provided to assist the contractor in under-standing the scope of work. Based on the contract scope of work and the contractor’s proposed work plans, the contractor shall provide equipment to efficiently accomplish inspection, opera-tion, maintenance, reconstruction, repair, and rehabilitation of project facilities and features.