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W912EE-17-R-0008 08-May-2017

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

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SMALL BUSINESSX

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OFFEROR CODE

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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$38.5 Million

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ITEM NO.

SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices

J. BENNETT JOHNSTON WATERWAYS

O&M

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VICKSBURG DISTRICT

Item DESCRIPTION Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 BASE PERIOD

0001AA

Provide Mowing and Trimming Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

0001AB

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 October through 28 February in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

5 Months

0001AC

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

BASE

PERIOD

TOTAL

0002 First Option Period

0002AA

Provide Mowing and Trimming Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

0002AB

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 October through 28 February in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

5 Months

0002AC

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

FIRST

OPTION

PERIOD

TOTAL

0003 Second Option Period

0003AA

Provide Mowing and Trimming Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

0003AB

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 October through 28 February in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

5 Months

0003AC

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

SECOND

OPTION

PERIOD

TOTAL

0004 Third Option Period

0004AA

Provide Mowing and Trimming Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

0004AB

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 October through 28 February in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

5 Months

0004AC

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

THIRD

OPTION

PERIOD

TOTAL

0005 Fourth Option Period

0005AA

Provide Mowing and Trimming Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

0005AB

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 October through 28 February in accordance with the attached

5 Months

Statement of Work.

0005AC

Provide Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services 01 March through 30 September in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

7 Months

FOURTH

OPTION

PERIOD

TOTAL

BASE

and ALL Options

Total

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

MOWING, TRIMMING, LITTER PICKUP, CLEANING, AND JANITORIAL SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide all management, labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, tools, supplies, and supervision necessary to ensure that mowing, trimming, landscaping, litter pickup, cleaning, and janitorial services are performed at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilities located along the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway in Louisiana.

1.1. LITTER PICK–UP SERVICES. The Contractor shall accomplish all litter pick-up services to meet the requirements of this SOW and the Service Delivery Summary (SDS). The minimum litter pick-up areas and frequencies are established in Attachment A, Estimated Workload Data, and Attachment C, Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services Schedule.

1.1.1. Litter Pick-Up. The Contractor shall inspect and provide necessary litter pick-up services on all grounds in public use areas, picnic shelters, playgrounds, picnic sites, access and circulation roads, road rights-of-way, playing fields, parking areas, planters, plant beds, shoreline areas (including those surfaced with riprap) used by the public for fishing, and earthen dams and keep these areas free of all trash, paper, cans, cigarette butts, bottles, wire, rope, string, dead animals, animal feces, fish, fallen limbs and trees not exceeding 6” in diameter, and all other foreign matter deposited thereon. Shorelines and riprap areas used by the public shall be kept free of foreign matter regardless of whether the litter is floating or beached, however retrieval of floating matter which requires the Contractor to enter the water is not a requirement of this contract. Roadways and parking areas rights-of-ways shall be cleaned to ensure that no litter shall be left in the rights-of-way. All public use areas, facilities, roadways, parking areas, roofs, and other public facilities shall be inspected for the presence of fallen trees and limbs not exceeding 6” in diameter and shall be removed by the Contractor. Any fallen trees and limbs exceeding 6” in diameter shall be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All trash, litter, and solid waste shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Paragraph 1.1.2.

1.1.2. Trash, Litter and Solid Waste Disposal. The Contractor shall haul and dispose of all litter, trash, and solid waste which he/she has generated, removed or collected in the performance of this contract to an off-project location approved by the COR, and by the applicable State and/or local governmental agencies having jurisdiction over hauling and solid waste disposal. For the purposes of this contract, solid waste is defined as all solid materials, litter, trash or other debris, which is either generated or accumulated by the Contractor. All trash, litter, and other solid waste removed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract becomes 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 facility, recreation area or a project. Additionally, the Contractor shall not store or accumulate any solid waste within the Corps of Engineers property boundaries.

1.1.3. Materials Hauling. All materials hauling conducted by the Contractor in the performance of work under this contract shall include the use of appropriate covers, binders, and nets to prevent any material, including solid waste, from falling or blowing out of the transporting vehicle. The placement of solid waste in tied plastic bags and subsequent hauling in uncovered trucks or trailers does not, by itself, satisfy this requirement. The Contractor shall be responsible for the recovery of all materials, which fall or blow out, regardless of the location. All hauling equipment and containers shall be sealed to prevent the leakage of liquids. All liquids, which accumulate in these vehicles and containers, shall be removed or disposed of by the Contractor.

1.2. CLEANING SERVICES. The Contractor shall accomplish all cleaning services to meet the requirements of this SOW and the SDS. The minimum cleaning areas and frequencies are established in Attachment A, Estimated Workload Data, and Attachment C, Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services Schedule.

1.2.1. Clean Drinking Fountains and Jug Filler Hydrants. All drinking fountain and jug filler hydrants identified in Attachment A shall be cleaned and disinfected. All porcelain and polished metal surfaces, including the orifices and drain, spigot, and exterior surfaces of the fountain or jug filler hydrant shall be cleaned. Drinking fountains and jug filler hydrants shall be free of streaks, stains, spots, smudges, scale, insects, insect nests, and other obvious soil.

1.2.2. Picnic Shelters. All picnic shelters identified in Attachment A and their associated picnic tables, grills, grill service tables, and floor surfaces shall be inspected and cleaned as necessary in accordance with Paragraph 1.1.1. Additionally, the Contractor shall remove all grease, grime, marks, dirt, smudges, scuffs, insects, insect nests, and other foreign matter from picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, grill service tables, floor surfaces and interior and exterior walls to provide or maintain a clean, uniform appearance. All roofs, rafters, underside roof decking, exterior eaves, hand rails, ceilings, electrical conduits, light fixtures, and support posts shall be maintained free of all cobwebs, insect nests, dead insects, dust, stains, growths, and other foreign matter. Unnecessary wetting of these components during cleaning is not acceptable. Also, interior and exterior enclosed light fixture and lenses, inside and out, shall be maintained free of dead insects, stains, dirt, dust and other foreign matter. The Contractor shall also remove any standing water from the picnic shelter slab and related surfaces.

1.2.3. Grills. All grills identified in Attachment A shall be cleaned as necessary. All grills shall be maintained free of foreign matter and solid waste including ashes, un-burned material, litter, grease, food residue, growths, dirt, insects, insect nests, and other foreign matter. Light cooking oil shall be applied to the bars and grates after cleaning to help prevent rusting. The Contractor shall not use any cleaning agents that convey tastes or odors to food or are toxic for human consumption.

1.2.4. Picnic Tables and Grill Service Tables. The Contractor shall clean all picnic tables and grill services tables identified in Attachment A as necessary. The complete picnic table and grill service table (including top, undersides, legs, seats, and bases) shall be maintained free of dirt, gravel, dust, mud, trash, graffiti, insects, insect nests, spilled food and drinks, cooking material, stains, growths, bird droppings, grass, leaves and other foreign material. Spot removal procedure using cleaning compounds shall not result in damage to the surfaces of the items being cleaned. Also, graffiti removal, which requires sanding, resurfacing, and/or repainting, is not a requirement of this contract. However, inclusive in this contract is the maintenance of the bases and slabs to the picnic tables being free of soil, gravel, vegetative matter, or mud deposited thereon.

1.2.5. Exterior Trash Receptacles. Inspect all trash receptacles identified in Attachment A. Trash receptacles shall be maintained free of all foreign matter including dirt, gravel, dust, mud, trash, litter, graffiti, insects, insect nests, stains, growths, bird droppings, grass, leaves and other foreign matter. All trash receptacles shall be emptied and returned to their original location, if moved. Soiled, stained, missing or torn trash liners or inserts shall be replaced. Any trash receptacle that is soiled internally or externally shall be washed and disinfected. When nuisance insects such as flies, yellow jacket wasps, etc. are noticed the trash receptacle shall be sprayed with an insecticide approved by the COR. Insecticide shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s label instructions. The Contractor shall move trash receptacles, which are not permanently affixed, to higher ground when rising water levels threaten the area in which they are located and shall return them back to their proper position after water levels recede.

1.2.6. Playground, Playground Equipment, and Benches. Clean all playgrounds, playground equipment and benches identified in Attachment A as necessary.

Complete playground equipment and playground bench assemblies shall be cleaned so as to maintain the complete assemblies (including top, underside, legs, seats, and bases) free of dirt, gravel, tree sap, dust, mud, trash, graffiti, insects, insect nests, spilled food or drinks, stains, growths, bird droppings, grass, leaves, and any other foreign matter. Graffiti removal, which requires sanding, resurfacing, and/or repainting, is not a requirement of this contract. Playgrounds and playground impact zones shall be maintained free of all foreign matter including litter, trash, dead animals, animal feces, fish, vegetative growth and any other foreign matter. Herbicides may not be utilized in playground areas to control vegetative growth. The entire playground surface will be maintained so as to present a soft, smooth, and even surface.

The playground surface shall be raked evenly during each cleaning to present a clean, neat, uniform, and soft impact playing area.

1.2.7. Benches. Clean all benches as necessary. The complete bench assemblies (including top, underside, legs, seats, and bases) shall be cleaned so as to maintain free of dirt, gravel, dust, mud, trash, graffiti, insects, insect nests, spilled food or drinks, stains, growths, bird droppings, grass, leaves, vegetative growth and any other foreign matter. Graffiti removal, which requires sanding, resurfacing, and/or repainting, is not a requirement of this contract.

1.2.8. Pedestrian Walkways, Steps, and Related Sidewalks. Pick up litter and clean all pedestrian walkways, steps, and related sidewalks located within the recreation area as necessary. All parking areas, roadways, sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and steps shall be kept free of all trash, litter, dirt, gravel, stains, spilled foods, growths, stains, leaves, grass, vegetative growth, graffiti, standing water (resulting only from cleaning operations and not rainfall), and all other foreign matter. Any foreign matter which is washed, swept, or otherwise deposited over the edge of pedestrian walkways, steps, and related sidewalks which accumulates on the surrounding grounds as a result of the cleaning and litter pick-up operations shall be removed by the Contractor. Graffiti removal, which requires sanding, resurfacing, and/or repainting, is not a requirement of this contract.

1.2.9. Silt Removal from Parking Areas. Some minor silt accumulation typically occurs after each rise and fall of the river. Occasionally after prolonged inundation the deposits can accumulate to the point that a backhoe or other machinery may need to be used in order to effectively remove the deposits. When deposits are heavy and hand tools and/or wash water cannot effectively remove them then the Contractor shall report such conditions immediately to the COR. Removal of deposits of this severity is not the responsibility of the Contractor. Mud and silt accumulations left from flooding or runoff that is deposited on any parking area shall be cleaned by the Contractor so that the underlying surface is completely visible.

1.2.10. Recreation Area Spring Preparation. The Contractor shall provide a schedule to the COR and once approved will provide spring preparation services of all areas and facilities prior to the first mowing of the year. The Contractor shall inspect and remove all leaves, pine straw, and limbs less than 6-inches in diameter, and other debris from all picnic shelters, picnic tables, sidewalks, roadways, parking areas and the roofs of all comfort stations and picnic shelters. Leaves and pine straw may be deposited on adjacent bare ground areas approved in advance by the COR. The Contractor in accordance with paragraph 1.1.2 shall dispose of all other trash, debris, and solid waste. Additionally as described in Attachment A, all picnic shelters, sidewalks, stairs, and comfort station floors shall be cleaned with a pressurized water system by the Contractor.

1.2.11. Water Supply. Inasmuch as water is essential to the cleaning services specified within this contract, the Contractor shall provide a portable, pressurized supply with a single tank capacity of not less than fifty (50) gallons to affect the cleaning of those facilities which do not have pressurized water available or when the pressurized water source is inoperative. Where pressurized water is available, the Contractor may utilize this supply for cleaning, provided that care is exercised to not be wasteful in its use.

1.3. BASIC COMFORT STATION CLEANING SERVICES. The Contractor shall accomplish all cleaning tasks to meet the requirements of this SOW and the SDS. For the purposes of this contract, a comfort station is considered to be a permanent structure, which provides, as a primary purpose, public toilet facilities.

Such facilities will be waterborne (supported by pressurized water). Prior to beginning cleaning of any part of a comfort station, i.e., men’s toilet and women’s toilet, the Contractor shall post a visible sign on or near the door indicating that the facility is temporarily closed for cleaning. Public inconvenience shall be minimized as much as possible. The minimum cleaning areas and frequencies are established in Attachment A, Estimated Workload Data, and Attachment C, Litter Pick-Up and Cleaning Services Schedule.

1.3.1. Ceilings, Rafters, Underside Roof Decking, Heating Units, Exterior Eaves, Exterior Walls, Electrical Conduits, and Light Fixtures. Remove all cobwebs, insects, insect nests, dust, and other loose material from rafters, the exposed underside of the roof decking, heating units, vents, exterior eaves, exterior walls, ceilings, electrical conduits, and light fixtures.

Subsequently, remove all stains, mold, mildew, and other material adhering to these items. Wetting of wooden and electrical components, excluding exterior walls, by hosing off, is not an acceptable procedure. Also, clean all light fixtures and lenses removing any dead insects from the interior of the light fixtures and lenses. When nuisance insects such as, yellow jacket wasps, etc.

are noticed they shall be sprayed with an insecticide approved by the COR.

Insecticide shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s label instructions.

1.3.2. Interior Walls, Partitions, Doors, Windows, Screens and Louvers.

Remove all cobwebs, insects, insect nests, and other foreign matter from interior walls, windows, partitions, doors, screens, and louvers. Completely clean and disinfect interior walls, partitions, doors, and windows. Remove all stains, growths, mildew, graffiti, and other material adhering to the interior walls, partitions, doors and windows. Graffiti removal, which requires sanding, re-surfacing, and/or painting, is not a requirement of this contract.

1.3.3. Clean and Disinfect. Completely clean and disinfect all surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, partitions, dispensers, doors, walls, hand-rails, and other such surfaces, using a germicidal detergent. After cleaning, receptacles will be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors. Disinfect all surfaces of partitions, stalls, stall doors, entry doors, (including handles, kick plates, ventilation grates, metal guards, etc.), and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories, urinals, and toilets.

1.3.4. Descale Toilet Bowls and Urinals. Descaling shall be performed monthly as a minimum and as often as needed to keep areas free of scale, soap films, and other deposits. After descaling, surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains.

1.3.5. Sweep and Mop Floor. After sweeping and mopping, the entire floor surface, including grout, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust and debris.

Grout on wall and floor tiles shall be free of dirt, scum, mildew, residue, etc. Floors shall have a uniform appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film or standing water.

Moveable items shall be tilted or moved to sweep and damp mop underneath.

Floors shall be mopped, scrubbed, etc., as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance. All floor maintenance solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, etc. Trash receptacles and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position.

1.3.6. Stock Restroom Supplies. Contractor shall ensure comfort stations are stocked sufficiently so that supplies including soap for the soap dispensers do not run out. No overstocking shall be allowed. If supplies run out prior to the next service date, Contractor shall refill within 24 hours of notification.

1.4. MOWING AND TRIMMING OPERATIONS. The Contractor shall accomplish all mowing, trimming and edging services in the areas as described in Attachment B, Description of Areas Requiring Mowing and Trimming Services to meet the requirements of this SOW and the SDS. Mowing operations will be limited to the period of March 1 – September 30. The mowing frequency and timing will be based on grass heights in each area. When the grass in any area reaches an average height of 4 inches the Contractor will begin mowing the area/s.

The Contractor shall cut each area so that grass heights after mowing average 2.5 inches. If grass heights in any area reach 5 inches the Contractor will no longer be in compliance with the requirements in this SOW. Historically this requirement would necessitate the mowing of the areas on an average frequency of approximately once every 10 days during the majority of the growing season. This requirement in summary provides that the Contractor must maintain the grass from 2 ½ - 5 inches in height at any and all areas to maintain compliance and must begin mowing operations at a height of 4 inches in any and all areas.

1.4.1. Mowing Procedures. Prior to beginning mowing and trimming operations the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written schedule of the areas that work is to be performed in and the dates and times in which it will occur.

Upon approval of the schedule by the COR the Contractor may begin the scheduled work. Mowing and trimming in a given area shall be conducted concurrently and grass will be trimmed to a uniform height to maintain an aesthetic appearance. Each area will be mowed, edged or trimmed as appropriate in its entirety. Any damp areas, rutting, rocks, mud, washes, dirt slides or other debris does not alleviate the Contractor of the requirement to cut the vegetation in any portion of an area. Also of special note is the requirement that the Contractor shall mow/trim the grass and vegetation, which grows adjacent to and along the edge of riprap areas and along the rivers edge. These areas will be cut to provide an aesthetic and uniform appearance where other mowed areas adjoin areas, which are covered with riprap and or adjoin the river. Grass found growing under and directly adjacent to guard railing and grass found growing through cracks in asphalt parking areas, sidewalks, expansion joints and other similar areas must also be cut or may be sprayed with herbicide with approval of the COR and in accordance with paragraph 1.4.8. Grass or vegetation growing in or through dirt or gravel parking areas and roads must also be cut or be sprayed with a herbicide with approval of the COR in accordance with paragraph 1.4.8.

1.4.2. Holidays, Weekends and Nights. The Contractor shall accomplish all mowing, trimming and edging operations during daylight periods only; no work may be performed during periods of darkness. Mowing and trimming operations may not be performed in the recreation areas on weekends or on the holidays of Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day regardless of the day of the week on which they fall. The Contractor will however be allowed to mow the areas at the Lock & Dam sites on weekdays and/or weekends. The Contractor and his/her employees shall at all time while working near the visitors, minimize any inconvenience to the public that may be using the areas where work is being performed.

1.4.3. Inspection of Areas. Prior to mowing in any area, the Contractor shall inspect the entire area to be mowed, and remove all objects, fallen limbs up to 6 inches in diameter regardless of their length, and litter which could be scattered or thrown by the mower during its operation. The Contractor shall not avoid the removal of any of this material by mowing around it. Should any litter or objects be inadvertently scattered by the mowing operations, the Contractor shall immediately retrieve and dispose of the material. All material collected by this operation shall be disposed of in accordance with paragraph 1.1.2.

1.4.4. Sod Damage. In conducting mowing operations, the Contractor shall not cause any rutting or sod damage. Should the Contractor encounter any soft or damp areas, the mowing procedure and/or the equipment used shall be adjusted to prevent any rutting or sod damage. However, the requirement to cut the grass in these soft or damp areas remains in effect.

1.4.5. Mowing Equipment. Mower blades shall be kept sharp at all times to help assure clean cutting and minimize grass foliage breakage and bruising as evidenced by the browning of the grass turf after mowing operations.

1.4.6. Mowing near Project Features. Mowing and trimming operations shall be conducted in a prudent manner to protect the grass sod, project features, equipment, buildings, trees, shrubbery, and ground cover, and also to insure the safety of all persons and equipment near the mowing operations. The Contractor shall not allow the alignment or facing of any mower discharge in the general direction of buildings, vehicles, or persons within the potential range of heavy objects, which might be thrown from the mower. Any damages to persons, public or private property that is caused by the Contractor in the performance of work under this contract is the sole responsibility of the Contractor as described in paragraph 5.6. and 5.7

1.4.7. Trimming Methods. The Contractor shall utilize trimming methods, i.e., the use of sickles, sling blades, mechanical trimmers, and edgers at all locations where the use of mowing equipment either risk damage to property or resources or otherwise pose a possible safety hazard to persons in the area.

Such locations include, but are not limited to the perimeters of buildings, picnic sites, trees, shrubs, ground cover, sidewalks, curbs, parking blocks, telephone poles, ditches, drains, and culvert headwalls. The Contractor shall not use mechanical trimmers around any shrub, ground cover, or tree: and he/she shall exercise special care in trimming around these items so as to avoid damage to the roots, bark, foliage, and vines. Trimming methods shall be employed within a three-foot perpendicular distance of the periphery of all items described herein. Any damage caused by the Contractor to vegetation or facilities is the responsibility of the Contractor as described in paragraph 5.6.

1.4.8. Herbicide Use. The Contractor may discretely apply herbicide, in lieu of trimming, around non-living objects with prior approval of the location, type and method of application by the COR as described in paragraph 1.6.1.

The Contractor shall provide all herbicide at his/her own expense. Prior to commencing any herbicide application, the Contractor shall submit copies of certifications and licenses indicating that all herbicide applicators proposed for use on the job are qualified and licensed in accordance with State of Louisiana and/or Federal requirements.

1.4.9. Mowing Deposits. In the event that any mowing or trimming operation results in the production of piles of clippings or other deposits of cut vegetation which, in the opinion of the COR, may result in damage to the grass sod if left in place, then the COR may direct the Contractor to remove and dispose of such piles or deposits. All clipping removal shall be performed at the expense of the Contractor.

1.4.10. Excluded Areas. The COR has the final decision as to the mowing of any area or a portion of any area. At the discretion of the COR he/she may choose not to mow or delay the mowing of any area and notify the Contractor of such a decision whereby that area shall not be cut by the Contractor until verbal permission has been received from the COR.

1.4.11. Edging Requirements. In conjunction with each mowing and trimming operation the Contractor shall with equipment designed specifically for the purpose, edge along the entire perimeter of all sidewalks and building slabs.

Edging will also be performed on all concrete surfaced areas such as driveways, picnic table slabs, utility table slabs, picnic shelters, and vacant concrete slabs.

1.4.12. Mowing and Edging Debris. Immediately upon completion of mowing, trimming and edging in any area, all grass clippings, dirt, debris from fire ant mounds, or other such waste that is displaced shall be removed from sidewalks, paved and other improved surfaces by sweeping or blowing.

1.4.13. Precipitous Slopes. The Contractor shall be aware of the hazard presented by steep and/or slippery slopes. In these areas conventional mowing methods and equipment may be dangerous due to overturning and sliding hazards.

Accordingly, the Contractor shall employ specialized mowing procedures to avoid the hazards in these areas. Also, the Contractor shall exercise extra caution under these circumstances so as to minimize the hazard and prevent damage to the sod.

1.4.14. Mowing Adjacent to Buildings. All mowing performed within 25 feet of comfort stations, fences or other permanent structures shall be performed by push-type motorized lawn mowers or belly type mowers. The use of tractors exceeding 22 horsepower or bush hog type mowers is not allowed in these areas.

1.4.15. Prohibited Methods and Equipment. The Contractor shall not use any mowing, trimming methods, equipment, or agents which endanger his/her own employees or other persons in the area, or which generate noise levels which, in the COR’s determination, are disruptive to public use and/or enjoyment of an area or its facilities. The COR may require the Contractor to discontinue the use of unsafe or noisy devices, methods, or agents at any time during the period of this contract. Also, specific devices and methods included in this prohibition are listed as follows:

1.4.15a. The use of any type of wheeled or hand-held blower for grill cleaning. Specifically included are devices commonly referred to as leaf or backpack blowers. However, such devices may be used for the collection and removal of litter and grass clippings after mowing, trimming and edging in an area.

1.4.15b. Mowing with the wing of a bat-wing bush hog mower in the raised position.

1.4.15c. Driving any equipment, excluding mowing equipment, off of a designated road or parking area surface without prior approval from the COR.

1.4.15d. Using bush hog, belly-type, or hustler-type mowers for mowing within a three-foot distance from any tree, shrub, post, building, or other man-made object.

1.4.16. Dam and Dam Abutments Condition Inspection and Problem Identification.

In conjunction with mowing and trimming operations on and around the dams and their abutments, the Contractor shall identify and mark with white stakes (3 feet long) all wet spots, sink holes, eroded areas, earth slides, and points of water seepage. Additionally, the Contractor shall, immediately report such conditions and their locations to the COR. If the Contractor encounters a wet spot or any other indication of a problem, irrespective of the apparent significance, then he/she shall immediately verbally notify the COR or his alternate of the condition, irrespective of the time of day. If neither individual can be contacted, then the Contractor shall notify the nearest Corps of Engineer employee. The Contractor and his/her employees shall not be reluctant to contact the Corps under such circumstances 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 will 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 report a problem will be considered to be a serious performance deficiency.

1.5. HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES. Herbicide may be applied to permitted areas to control the presence of vegetative growth in areas such as parking lots, sidewalks, guard railing and adjacent to other man-made features only with prior approval of the location and type of herbicide to be used by the

COR.

1.5.1. Herbicide Application. Upon approval from the COR, and prior to commencing any herbicide application, the Contractor shall submit copies of certifications and licenses indicating that all herbicide applicators proposed for use on the job are qualified and licensed in accordance with State of Louisiana and/or Federal requirements. Also prior to treatment of any area the Contractor shall post temporary signs on all areas that will be treated with chemicals in accordance with EPA and State guidelines. Herbicide shall be uniformly applied in accordance with label instructions. The contractor will complete and submit to the COR a Hazardous Material Spill Prevention, Containment and Disposal Plan prior to commencement of work as shown in Attachment G. The Contractor will complete the post application herbicide treatment documentation form upon completion of work as shown in Attachment F.

All unused product and chemical containers shall be removed from project lands and disposed of in accordance with label directions, and pesticide application warning signage will be posted in the area during application. Prior to commencing any herbicide application, the Contractor shall submit copies of certifications and licenses indicating that all herbicide applicators proposed for use on the job are qualified and licensed in accordance with State of Louisiana and/or Federal requirements. The Contractor shall provide all licensing and herbicide at his/her own expense.

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

Performance Objective SOW Para Performance Threshold Litter Pick-Up Services.

Litter and trash is removed from all grounds in public use areas, picnic shelters, playgrounds, access and circulation roads, and their rights-of-way, playing fields, parking areas, planters, plant beds, shoreline areas (including those surfaced with riprap) used by the public for fishing, and earthen dams. Roadways and parking areas rights-of-ways shall be cleaned with no visible litter or trash. Contractor has hauled and disposed of all litter, trash, and solid waste which he/she has generated, removed or collected in the performance of this contract to an off-project location approved by the COR.

1.1. Not to exceed 5 customer

complaints per month.

Cleaning Services.

Picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, grill service tables, water fountains, jug filler hydrants, benches, playground surfaces, playground equipment, exterior trash receptacles, overlook patios, pedestrian walkways, steps and related sidewalks are clean and free of foreign matter such as cobwebs, insect nests, dead insects, dead animals, animal feces, fish, dust, stains, growths, and other foreign matter.

1.2. Not to exceed 5 customer

complaints per month.

Comfort Station Cleaning Comfort stations are disinfected and free of dirt, deposits, streaks, odors, soap films, scum and other deposits. Toilets and urinals are disinfected and free of scale, stains, scum and other deposits. Floors are free of litter, dirt, dust and debris. Supplies are adequate until next service. Floors are disinfected and have a uniform appearance and are free of scuffmarks, heel marks, and other stains and discoloration.

Windows are free of film, dirt, smudges, water, and other foreign matter.

1.3. Not to exceed 3 customer

complaints per month.

Mowing, Trimming, Edging Services.

All litter and other debris has been removed from the area prior to mowing. Site is cut in its entirety and all grass within an area is cut uniformly and after mowing operations averages 2.5 inches in height, with no scalping or high spots.

No damage to sod from tractors or large piles of grass clippings. All areas adjacent to project facilities and features including riprap areas, buildings, signposts, and other manmade features are completely and uniformly trimmed.

Areas along the edges of concrete slabs, buildings, and other improved surfaces have been completely edged. All grass growing through surfaces such as asphalt parking areas and expansion joints has been either cut or sprayed with an approved herbicide. Sidewalks and other improved surfaces have been swept or blown free of any debris. All grass and unwanted vegetation has been completely removed from plant beds and landscaped areas.

1.4 Not to exceed 3 customer

complaints per month.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. Except for water, based on availability, the Government shall not provide any property, supplies, and/or services to the Contractor under the terms of this contract.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1. QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. As a minimum the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in paragraph 2, Service Delivery Summary.

4.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN. Reference Contract Clause 52.212- 4(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The inspection and acceptance procedures specified within this contract set forth a general policy that only the services performed by the Contractor in strict accordance with the SOW will merit payment. The Government will inspect and monitor the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s), Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI), to monitor performance to ensure services are received under this contract. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through close on-site inspections and receipt of complaints from the public. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from the public. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints and shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

4.2.1. INSPECTION REPORT FORM. The Inspection Report Form, Attachment E, will be used by the Government in advising the Contractor of performance deficiencies.

4.2.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government will monitor and inspect the Contractor’s performance using any reasonable inspection method. The Government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR may request the Superintendent or Contractor’s Representative to initial the observation. The Government may use a combination of unscheduled, 100%, random and/or planned inspection(s).

4.2.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE. The COR will inform the Contractor how the Government intends to inspect the contract and who is in charge of Quality Assurance. The COR will appoint authorized representative(s), Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI), to perform quality assurance inspections. The QAI will keep a daily log of all communications with the Contractor and/or Contractor Superintendent(s) or Representative(s). The Contractor and the QAI shall coordinate work schedules and inspections to best evaluate Contractor performance.

4.2.4. CONTRACTOR DEFICIENCY REPORTS. When the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards, the COR will notify the Contractor in writing by issuing a Contractor Deficiency Report (CDR), stating the nature and extent of the deficiency. The Contractor shall explain in writing why performance was less than satisfactory and how to prevent recurrence.

4.2.5. DEDUCTIONS/EFFECT OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS. If the performance of any required service is unsatisfactory, not quickly correctable, and is the fault of the Contractor, the Government will deduct the cost from payments due the Contractor. Deductions will be based on the bidding schedule, or in accordance with 5.2.2. or 5.2.3 of this SOW and Payment Adjustment Procedures, Attachment H, or the Government’s cost to complete the work. Normally, re-performance will not be permitted on services required on a highly repetitive basis.

4.2.6. WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR(S)

AND/OR THE COR. The Superintendent(s) or Contractor Representative(s) shall communicate via telephone or email with the COR and/or QAI(s), on not less than a weekly basis to discuss contract performance and work schedules. These communications will continue throughout the period of the contract on a weekly frequency however the COR reserves the right to require the Contractor to communicate on a more frequent basis if in the opinion of the COR it is needed.

In addition to the weekly communications described above the COR may at his/her discretion require the contractor to meet in person when it is deemed necessary by the COR.

4.2.7. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETING. The purpose of the meetings described in Paragraph 4.2.6 may also be to hold a performance evaluation meeting. The COR will conduct such a performance evaluation meeting at a designated location not more than one full work day after a Contract Deficiency Report (CDR) is issued. Mutual effort will be made to resolve any problems identified at any meetings between the Contractor, Superintendent(s), COR and/or his/her representative(s). Written minutes of performance evaluation meetings shall be prepared by the COR or his/her representative(s) and signed by the COR and the Contractor or the Contractor Representative(s). Should the Contractor not concur with any decisions, etc. contained within the minutes, the Contractor shall state so in writing, and request a final decision by the Contracting Officer.

4.2.8. SAFETY INSPECTION. All of the Contractor’s activities conducted within the project boundaries as well as his/her equipment and facilities maintained or operated within the project boundaries, are subject to inspection at any time by the Government for compliance with the safety provisions of this contract. Any violation of these provisions shall be promptly corrected by the Contractor and any Contractor equipment that is not in compliance shall be immediately removed from service until the problem is corrected. The Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer Representative, the Alternate Contracting Officer Representative and the Quality Assurance Inspector(s) or any Government employee each have on-site authority to totally or partially suspend any of the Contractor’s operation due to unsafe conditions. In the event that the unsafe conditions were either caused by the Contractor or were allowed to arise or exist by the Contractor, any work stoppages will be the responsibility of the Contractor and no requirements of this contract shall be waived.

4.2.9. REQUIRED PRESENCE OF CONTRACTOR AND/OR HIS/HER REPRESENTATIVE DURING

INSPECTION. Upon written request by the Contracting Officer or the COR, the Contractor and/or his/her representative shall be present at specified inspections for the purpose of alleviating any misunderstanding concerning the contract requirements or illustrating performance deficiencies.

4.3. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The Contracting Officer shall follow FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, for Contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

4.4. HOURS OF OPERATION. The standard operating hours of public use areas described in this contract are from dawn to dusk, except for fishermen. The Contractor shall between 0630 hours and 1530 hours perform all cleaning and litter removal services as described in Attachment C, unless otherwise specified in this contract.

4.5. SECURITY. The Contractor may be issued keys to access areas required for service under this contract. Keys may be issued to gates, comfort stations, dispensers, etc. at the discretion of the COR. The Contractor is responsible for the security of any keys issued and is responsible for issuing keys only to employees who require access in the performance of their duties under this contract as well as maintaining a key inventory and key control log. In the event that a key is lost by a Contractor employee, the Contractor shall notify the COR immediately. The Contractor will be responsible for the replacement of all locks keyed accessible by the key that was lost, stolen, or misplaced.

The Contractor must submit a copy of his/her key control log upon request of the COR.

4.5.1. EMPLOYEE SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS. Each employee of the Contractor providing on-site services shall be the subject of a suitability determination by the Government. This suitability determination also will include all officers of the firm who regularly participate on-site in the work associated with this contract. Upon request of the Contracting Officer or COR, the Contractor shall furnish a consolidated list of all such personnel employed under the contract. The term "suitability" as used in this contract means a determination by the Government that the employee meets the Government's requirements as specified in the contract for employment as far as reliability, integrity and personal habits are concerned. Unless specifically authorized by the Government, employees will not be allowed to perform duty under the contract until a favorable suitability determination has been made.

In addition, the granting of a temporary authorization by the Government to allow an employee to perform under the contract pending completion of the suitability determination shall in no way preclude or bar the withdrawal or termination of such action by the Government. Industrial Security Regulation, DOD 5220.22M, is available for review in the Vicksburg District Security Office, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

4.6. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall provide a Superintendent who shall be responsible for the performance and supervision of the work and employees to be accomplished under the SOW of this contract. The Superintendent shall have the authority to represent the Contractor and make decisions on behalf of the Contractor concerning contract matters.