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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

Q&A 4.18.18 Paragraph 1.2.7 AT Level I Training (page 52 of 106). This paragraph provides two options for completing AT Level 1 Training, either through the use of (a) an on-line training course or

(b) training to be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form.

a. Is it the intent of the Corps of Engineers to provide this training to contractor employees by the RA ATO in presentation form?

b. During our review of the PWS, we have been unable to access the training site https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html from our computer systems outfitted with either Windows 7 or Windows 10 using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge browsers. If it is the intent of the government that the contractor complete AT Level I training using the listed website:

i. Which computer operating systems and internet browsers are supported by the jko.jten.mil website?

ii. What browser security settings are required to access the site?

Required OPSEC Training (page 53 of 106). Is it the intent of the government that this training requirement shall be provided to contractor employees by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form?

It is not the District’s intent to tell the contractor how they must complete the training (either AT Level I or OPSEC Level I). We can provide the training if desired, but there will be scheduling and coordination conducted in order to do this. I did find out that cutting and pasting into the address bar didn’t get me to the site but the active link in the AT/OPSEC sheet did. The link provided should work. If it doesn’t, I included a screen shot and an attachment to aid in browser settings.

AT

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

OPSEC

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/

OR

https://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations‐security.html

Paragraph C-1.8.4 Pest Management. This paragraph states that the contractor “will comply with the Corps of Engineers Pest Management Implementation Instructions which is provided in Appendix A.” However, it appears than Appendix A is not included in the solicitation package. Will the government please include Appendix A with the solicitation package?

Appedix A is the integrated pest management plan which can be found at:

http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Pest-Management/

Paragraph C-5.1 Current Conditions. This paragraph lists the current conditions as of 15 October 2018.

Shouldn’t this read that the conditions listed are current as of 15 October 2017?

Current conditions as of 15 October 2017

Five – One Acre Food Plots. This item states that the five food plots located throughout the property “have been established, but have been since overgrown with weeds.”.

However, haven’t these five food plots been maintained, planted and fertilized for the past few years and are not, in fact, overgrown with weeds?

Contractor is correct they have been well maintained over the past few years, this language was left over from the last time the contract was advertised.

Paragraph C-5.2 Vegetation Management. This paragraph states that “Applications the base year, option year 2, and option year 4 should be a mixture of broadleaf killer and grass killer. Applications during option year 1 and option year 3 should be Glyphosate”.

However, the Bid Schedule only requires the contractor to use broadleaf/grass killer (base, option year 2 and option year 4) or Glyphosate (option year 1 and option year

3) for work performed under CLINs x001, Paved Roads/Trails and CLINs x002, Paved Parking Areas.

a. Should the contractor interpret Paragraph C-5.2 to indicate that the requirement to use broadleaf and grass killers during certain contract years and Glyphosate during other contract years only applies to work performed on the Paved Roads/Trails (CLINs x001) and Paved Parking Areas (CLINs x002)?

CLINS x001 through x006

b. Should the contractor assume that work performed under CLINs x003 through x018 may be accomplished using herbicides deemed most effective for the task being performed, in keeping with the restrictions and requirements outlined in the IPMP?

If CLINS do not specify a chemical then the only requirement is that it is in keeping with the restrictions and requirements outlined in the IPMP. Additional CLINs are needed and have been identified throughout this document and will hopefully clear up this question.

Paragraph C-5.2.1 Pesticide Application – Total Control. The final item under this section lists

“Christmas Tree Piles”. However, we do not see a corresponding line item in the Bid Schedule. Will the Bid Schedule be adjusted to allow the contractor to bill the government for this work requirement?

CLIN has been added

Paragraph C-5.2.2 Broadleaf Boom Spray. Paragraph C-5.2.2 calls for 30 acres of broadleaf boom spray work. However, the Bid Schedule, CLINs 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007 and 4007 allow for the invoicing of 10 acres of broadleaf boom spray work. Should the contractor interpret this to mean that there is a potential area of 30 acres in which broadleaf boom spray work may occur, but the contractor will only perform 10 acres of broadleaf boom spray work per year within this area?

CLIN updated to 30 Acres

Paragraph C-5.2.2 Broadleaf Spot Spray. Paragraph C-5.2.2 calls for 5 acres of broadleaf boom spray work.

However, the Bid Schedule, CLINs 0008, 1008, 2008, 3008 and 4008 allow for the invoicing of 2 acres of broadleaf boom spray work. Should the contractor interpret this to mean that there is a potential area of 5 acres in which broadleaf spot spray work may occur, but the contractor will only perform 2 acres of broadleaf spot spray work per year within this area?

CLIN updated to 5 acres

Paragraph C-5.2.2 Outside Levee Slope. Is it the government’s intent that work described under “Outside

Levee Slope” be invoiced under CLINs x015 and x016?

CLIN added

Paragraph C-5.2.3 Plantings – Alfalfa Food Plot. In order to produce a successful crop, alfalfa should be planted early in the Spring. Given the timeframe in which this Contract is likely to be awarded, would the government consider planting the alfalfa food plot into another food crop for the Base Year with the intent of replanting it in alfalfa early Spring 2019?

The Government would consider alternative planting for the alfalfa food plot to any of the other crops in the contract given the timing of the base year.

Paragraph C-5.2.3 Plantings – Native Pollinator Mix. The PWS states that one food plot will be planted with a “native pollinator mix”. Please define the specifications for the "native pollinator mix", including the common name (variety) of each seed included in the mix, and the number of pounds of pure live seed (PLS) per acre for each seed variety.

Acceptable species in no greater than 20% PLS per variety can include:

Blanketflower, Gaillardia aristata Arrowleaf balsamroot, Balsamorhiza sagittata Snow buckwheat, Eriogonum niveum Annual wild sunflower, Helianthus annuus Purple prairie clover, Dalea ornata Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea Blue flax, Linum lewisii Silky lupine, Lupinus sericeus Biscuitroot fernleaf, Lomatium dissectum Fleabane daisy, Erigeron annuus Oregon sunshine, Eriophyllum lanatum Desert globemallow (orange), Sphaeralcea munroana Sticky/wild geranium, Geranium viscosissimum Western white yarrow, Achillea millefolium Fireweed, Chamaenerion angustifolium Roundleaf alumroot, Heuchera cylindrica Indian paintbrush, Castilleja sp.

Canada goldenrod, Solidago canadensis Rocky Mountain Beeplant, Cleome serrulata Rocky Mountain Iris, Iris missouriensis CA Poppy, Eschscholzia californica

Little Sunflower, Helianthus pumilus Yarrow, Achillea millefolium

Paragraph C-5.2.3 Appendix B. The PWS states that the contractor should refer to Appendix B for the locations of all five food plots. We are unable to find an Appendix B in the solicitation package. However, we assume that Appendix B should be the map at the end of the solicitation package. Would that assumption be correct?

Bottom half of map

Paragraph C-5.2.3 Plantings - Broadcast Seeding. This paragraph states that the contractor shall broadcast seed twenty acres during the fall throughout the Project Area, consisting of a "dryland native grass seed mix." Please define the specifications for the "dryland native grass seed mix", including the common name (variety) of each seed included in the mix, and the number of pounds of pure live seed (PLS) per acre for each seed variety.

Dryland Native Grass Seed mix broadcast planting.

Mix will include Bluebunch Wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum) 20% PLS Indian Ricegrass (Oryzopsis hymenoides) 20% PLS Needle and Thread Grass (Stipa comata) 20% PLS Big Bluegrass (Poa ampla) 20% PLS Wild rye (Leymus cinereus) 20% PLS

Paragraph C-5.2.3 Plantings – Broadcast Seeding. The dryland native grass seed mix mentioned in this paragraph includes Needle and Thread Grass (Stipa Comata) as part of the seed mix.

Since this particular seed is extremely expensive and difficult to obtain, DeRuwe, Inc.

would recommend substituting Bottlebrush Squirreltail (Elymus elymoides) or a similar product in order to make the seeding effort more economical. Would the government consider making changes to the composition of the “dryland native grass seed mix”?

Government would prefer Needle and Thread Grass unless it becomes unavailable.

Paragraph C-5.2.3 Dryland Grass Seeding Acreage. Paragraph C-5.2.3 calls for 20 acres of broadcast seeding during the fall using a dryland native grass seed mix. However, the Bid Schedule, CLINs 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010 and 4010 allow for the invoicing of 10 acres of dryland native grass seeding.

a. Which standard is the contractor required to follow, the Bid Schedule (10 acres) or the Performance Work Statement (20 acres)?

CLIN Updated

b. If the contractor is required to seed 20 acres in dryland native grass seed each year, will the Bid Schedule be adjusted to allow the contractor to bill the government for this work?

CLIN updated to 20 acres

Paragraph C-5.2.4 Mowing. The first task lists as the “Unit” “20 Acres of Mowing Grassland”. However, the Bid Schedule shows a total of 10 acres of Mowing for each Contract Year (2 AC under CLIN x011, 3 AC under CLIN x014AA, and 5 AC under CLIN x014AB).

Should the contractor interpret this to mean that there is a potential area of 20 acres in which mowing may occur, but the contractor will only perform 10 acres of mowing per year within this area?

CLIN updated to 20 acres

Paragraph C-5.2.4 Flail Mowing. The second task in the section covers 1 acre of mowing with a flail mower of Christmas tree piles, blackberries, or high-density brush areas. We do not see a corresponding item in the Bid Schedule to cover this work requirement. Does the government intend to add a CLIN to the Bid Schedule for invoicing this work or is this work item intended to be billed under the “Mowing” CLINs in the Bid Schedule (x011, x014AA or x014AB)?

CLIN Added

Paragraph C-5.2.5 Biological Control. This section of the PWS covers the release of various bio-control agents to treat Puncture Vines, Poison Hemlock, and Yellow Star-thistle. However, we do not see a corresponding item in the Bid Schedule to cover this work requirement. Does the government intend to add a CLIN to the Bid Schedule for invoicing this work?

Paragraph C-5.2.6 Cut and Paint False Indigo, Tree of Heaven, Japanese Knotweed. The PWS indicates that the contractor will cut and paint pesticide on the stems of 2 acres of False Indigo plants, 1 acres of Tree of Heaven, and 2 acres of Japanese Knotweed. However, CLIN x012 of the Bid Schedule only provides for 0.5 acres of False Indigo cutting/removal per year.

a. Should the contractor interpret this to mean that there is a potential area of 5 acres of False Indigo Bush, Tree of Heaven and Japanese Knotweed, but the contractor will only perform 0.5 acres of cutting/painting/removal per year within this area?

CLIN Updated to 2 acres CLIN added for 1 acres of tree of heaven CLIN added for 2 acres of Japanese Knotweed

b. How is an acre of Tree of Heaven calculated: by canopy coverage, number of stems, or some other measure?

Canopy coverage

c. How is an acre of Japanese Knotweed calculated: by canopy coverage, number of stems, or some other measure?

Canopy coverage

Paragraph C-5.2.7 Stem Injections – Japanese Knotweed and Tree of Heaven. This section of the PWS covers injecting pesticides into each stem of a Japanese Knotweed stand or a Tree of Heaven. However, we do not see a corresponding item in the Bid Schedule to cover this work requirement.

Does the government intend to add a CLIN to the Bid Schedule for invoicing this work?

Paragraph C-5.2.9 Aquatic Pesticide Application. This section of the PWS covers the treatment of aquatic broadleaf weeds, Reed Canary Grass, and Eurasian Mill Foil in the Project Area. This work requirement is very specialized and requires the use of aquatic herbicides which are far more expensive than the terrestrial broadleaf herbicides used for other work requirements outlined in the solicitation. We do not see a corresponding item in the Bid Schedule to cover this work requirement. Does the government intend to add a CLIN to the Bid Schedule for invoicing this work?

Page 106 of 106 Project Area Map. It does not appear that the map provided by the Corps of Engineers includes the southern end of the Project Area. Will the government please provide a complete map of the Project Area?

Q&A 4.19.18 Bid Schedule CLIN 0009AA “Planting/Preparing/Fertilizing Alfalfa Food Plot” is intended for the Base Year of the Contract. Why has this same CLIN been added to the Contract for each of the subsequent Option Years?

It is being included due to the “what if” we need it. It is an optional CLIN on the Option Years and does not have to excersiced if not needed. Please quote on this CLIN, but be aware that it may not be used during option years

Bid Schedule CLIN x009AB “Plant/Prepare/Fertilize Food Plots” is intended for the establishment of four (4) one-acre food plots. Why is the Bid Schedule quantity for these CLINs 5 Acres?

Shouldn’t the contractor bid on 4 Acres of food plot establishment per year?

CLIN has been updated

Bid Schedule CLIN 2011 “Mowing”. CLINs 0011, 1011, 3011 and 4011 show a quantity of 20 Acres of Mowing (whichmatches the requirements of PWS C-5.2.4), while CLIN 2011 shows a total quantity of 2 Acres ofMowing during the Second Option Year. Shouldn’t the quantity for this CLIN actually show 20 Acres of Mowing for Option Year Two?

CLIN has been updated

Paragraph C-5.2.4 Mowing. This requirement covers the mowing of 20 acres of wild dryland grass during each Contract Year. This work is invoiced under CLINs x011. However, this CLIN also includes a requirement to flail mow 1 acre of Christmas tree piles each year. Since CLINs x017 only covers the application of pesticides to 2 acres of Christmas tree piles each year, and the mowing CLINs x011 cover only the wild dryland grass field mowing:

A. Which CLIN should flail mowing of Christmas tree piles be billed under?

B. Should a CLIN be added to the Bid Schedule to cover this work requirement?

CLIN has been added

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SITE VISIT

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

(a) Vendors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local questions that could affect the cost of contract pricing. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(b) At this time there is no Scheduled Site Visit. If more than one contractor requests a Site Visit on or before two weeks before the closing due date of this solicitation, then an amendment may be issued in order to provide a site visit according to the requirements below, and at which time and date for the visit will be issued.

(c) Participants will meet at:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mill Creek Project Office 3211 Reservoir Road Walla Walla WA 99362-8401

(d) Point of Contact for site visit:

LC Thames Phone: (509) 527-7223 Email: LC.thames@usace.army.mil

(e) Site visit attendees must register no later than 48 hours before the site visit if issued.

(f) Site visit attendees must be prepared to give the following information:

(1) Name of company being represented

(2) Number of people in the party

(3) The name of each individual planning to attend. Each individual must have picture identification on his/her person while at the project site. There can be no substitutions of one individual for another. If an individual arrives at the site visit without having called ahead of time and/or without picture identification, that individual may not be allowed on the project.

Participants of scheduled site visit must abide by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, latest version) in accordance with Section 5, “Personal Protective and Safety Equipment.” It is the responsibility of the participants to wear personal protective and safety equipment as required by this regulation.

Failure to comply could result in denial of access to site visit location.

The ACCESS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS clause applies to site visits as well as to performance of the work.

Foreign Nationals must have received clearance prior to being granted access to the project site during the site visit.

(End of provision)

PERFORMANCE WORKS STATEMENT

Performance Works Statement

Mill Creek Dam and Bennington Lake

Section C-1 General Information C 1.1 Scope of Work The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, supplies, materials, licenses, permits, transportation, training, and supervision to satisfactorily perform all work required by this contract in the manner and frequencies specified. The work will be performed at the areas described in this contract and shown on the attached maps. The work will include pesticide spraying, wildlife food plot planting, seeding, and mowing.

C 1.2 Contractor Personnel

C-1.2.1. The Contractor must designate an on-site supervisor with written authority to act in behalf of the Contractor in dealing with the Government. This supervisor will have experience applying pesticides in the state of Washington and be a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Licensed Pesticide Applicator. The primary duties of the supervisor will be to supervise employees and to serve as quality control person, with full responsibility described in Quality Control. This individual will have a thorough knowledge of the contract requirements and the work to be performed under this contract. The name, phone number, fax number and email address of this person must be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer‘s Representative (COR) at the pre-work meeting.

C-1.2.2 The supervisor must have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

C-1.2.3 The supervisor must be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.

C-1.2.4 Contractor personnel and regular subcontractors must wear clothing marked with identifying name of the Contractor. All Contractor vehicles must be readily identified with either permanent or magnetic signs that state the Company‘s name.

C-1.2.5 Contractor employees shall be skilled in and capable of performing the work under this contract. All employees of the Contractor applying chemicals under this contract, must have valid WSDA Pesticide Commercial Applicator Licenses. Subcontracting: Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

C-1.2.6 Training. The Contractor must ensure that all employees and subcontractors applying chemicals have current WSDA Pesticide Commercial Applicator’s Licenses and all employees and subcontractors have safety training covering safe work practices, personal protective equipment, proper housekeeping and fire protection. The Contractor must also ensure that all employees have necessary certificates as required by local, state and Federal laws. The Contractor must apply risk management strategies to ensure personnel safety, and must comply with safety requirements articulated in EM 385-1-1, the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual. The safety manual can be accessed at:

http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/EM_385-1-1_languages/EM_385-1- 1_English_2008/toc.html C-1.2.7 AT/OPSEC Training Requirements.

AT Level I Training: "All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.”

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: "All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): "The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training."

Required OPSEC Training: "All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum. "

Pre‐screen candidates using E‐Verify Program: "The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.” “When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form l-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

C-1.3. QUALITY CONTROL

C-1.3.1 A Quality Control Program is the means by which the Contractor assures himself/herself that adequate inspection of work performances are being conducted so that all work meets contract specifications. Contractor must provide the COR a quality control plan for acceptance at the pre-work conference. COR will notify Contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan before the contract start date; Contractor must make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the COR before work may begin. If the quality control plan is not approved, prior to the contract start date, the plan will be considered a draft and may be used for routine work pending final approval. All work permitted, prior to approval of the quality control plan must be authorized by the COR.

C-1.3.2. The Quality Control plan must minimally include:

C-1.3.2.1. A description of the inspection system for all services listed on the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The description must specify a monitoring strategy and include both the frequency and location of inspections, and the titles and organizational placement of the inspectors.

C-.1.3.2.2. A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

C-1.3.2.3. A description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

C-1.3.3 Records of Quality Control inspections must be kept and made available to the COR, when required by schedule or request, throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

C-1.4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government will evaluate the Contractor‘s performance under this contract for those tasks listed on the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to establish acceptance of monthly invoices.

The COR or Quality Assurance (QA) evaluators will follow the methods of surveillance specified in the PWS; generally systematic random sampling will be employed. Government personnel will record all QA inspections, and the COR will retain such records.

C-1.5. MEETINGS & COMMENCEMENT

C-1.5.1. Pre-Work Meeting. Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the Contractor must attend a pre-work meeting at a time and place mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the COR.

At this meeting, the COR will establish lines of authority and Government procedures for contractual administrative and work issues. The schedule of required submittals and reports will also be discussed. The Government shall furnish a letter of record documenting pre-work conference discussions to attendees within one week following the meeting. The Contractor shall submit, in completed form, the following items at the pre-work conference: Certificate(s) of Insurance and Letter of Authority for the Contract Supervisor. The contractor will submit in draft form, the following items at the pre-work meeting: Quality Control Plan; Accident Reporting Plan;

Accident Prevention Plan; Activity Hazardous Analysis Plan; Hazardous Material Communication Plan; Hazardous Waste Disposal Plan; A list of any subcontractors; and a list of names and addresses of all employees who will be working for the Contractor, and a list of all vehicles and equipment to be used by the Contractor.

C-1.5.2. Commencement. The draft plans noted above must be approved by the COR prior to commencement of work by the Contractor. Failure to complete plans approved by the COR will result in delays in notification to proceed which shall not be the basis of a Contractor claim.

C-1.5.3. Monthly Contract Meetings. The Contract Manager must meet monthly from February to September with the COR to review the past month‘s performance and to discuss contract issues.

The meetings will be held at a time and location agreed to by the COR and the Contract Manager prior to the meeting. The Contractor must submit a draft invoice for the previous month.

Contractor shall submit a monthly work plan for the upcoming month at the meeting. These meeting will also include site tours of infested areas to discuss spraying for the following month if needed. Phone meetings are acceptable if onsite meetings are not needed.

C-1.5.4 There will be an annual meeting to discuss general expectation for the contract year in the in the beginning of the contract year.

C-1.6 PHYSICAL SECURITY

C-1.6.1. The Contractor must ensure that all Government facilities, property and materials must be appropriately secured at all times and that all doors, gates, enclosures, etc. are locked or secured as they were found. Unusual conditions should be reported immediately. Specific security conditions may change based on threats to national defense, and based on the risk of specific facilities to these threats. The Contractor must abide by these changing conditions at all times.

C-1.6.2. Key Control. The Contractor must ensure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, stolen or duplicated and are not used by unauthorized persons.

C-1.6.2.1. The Contractor must immediately report to the COR any occurrences of lost or stolen keys.

C-1.6.2.2. In the event keys are lost or stolen, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the COR, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government. The Government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the Contractor. If a master key is lost or stolen, the Government must replace all locks and keys for that system. The total cost of such replacement will be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

C-1.6.2.3. The Contractor must prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any persons other than the Contractor‘s employees. The Contractor must not facilitate access of secured areas to persons other than Contractor personnel or subcontractors engaged in performance of contract work requirements.

C-1.7. HOURS OF OPERATION

C-1.7.1. Normal Hours of Operation. The contractor must meet the requirements by working Monday – Friday from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. Work is not allowed on federal holidays and should be avoided during higher levels of visitation.

C-1.8. CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES

C-1.8.1. Government Facilities: Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities, structures or equipment damaged as a result of his/her operation. Reasonable care will be used to avoid damage to structures, equipment and vegetation in the recreation areas and other areas of Government property. Any such damage will be repaired or the items replaced as directed by the COR at no cost to the Government. If Contractor does not make such repair or replacement, the cost will be deducted from payments to be made to him/her. Contractor will advise the COR of any damage to the facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day he/she first notices such damage.

C-1.8.2. Private Property: Contractor shall be responsible for injuries to persons or damages to private property (vehicles, camping units or equipment) caused by his/her operations.

C-1.8.3. Environmental Protection: For the purpose of this contract, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemicals, physical or biological elements, or other agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; affect other species; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water and land and involves solid waste management as well as any other pollutants. In order to prevent, and to provide abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, Contractor and his/her subcontractors will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning pollution control and abatement.

C-1.8.4 Pest Management: Contractor will comply with the Corps of Engineers Pest Management Implementation Instructions which is provided in Appendix A. This document provides guidance for pesticides that can be applied and the manner in which they are applied.

http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Portals/28/docs/programsandprojects/PestManagement/2014020 6IPMPInstructions.pdf

C-1.8.5. Fish and Wildlife: Contractor shall perform all work and take such steps required to minimize interference with or disturbance to fish and wildlife.

C-1.8.6. Water Resources: Contractor shall turn off water faucets and valves when not in use.

Contractor will not pollute drainage ditches, ponds, or lakes with fuels, oils, bitumins, calcium chlorides, acid, or other harmful materials. Disposal: Discarding of any materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, grease, chemicals, etc., in areas adjacent to drainage ditches, ponds or lakes will not be permitted. If any waste material is dumped in any unauthorized area, Contractor will remove the material and restore the area to its original conditions. If necessary, contaminated ground will be excavated, disposed of as directed by the COR, and replaced with suitable fill material, compacted, finished with topsoil and planted as required to re-establish vegetation.

C-1.8.7. Environmental and Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall establish systems and controls to minimize using hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous wastes, maximize recycling of materials and comply with local, state and Federal guidelines for hazardous material and waste storage and disposal. Contractor shall furnish the Government with copies of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) prior to using or storing such chemicals in Government facilities.

C-1.8.8 Historical, Archeological, and Cultural Resources: Existing historical, archeological and cultural resources in Contractor‘s work area will be so designated by the COR and precautions will be taken to preserve such resources as they existed at the time they are pointed out to the Contractor. Contractor shall install necessary protection for these resources so designated on the drawings and will be responsible for their preservation during this contract. If, during contract activities, Contractor observes unusual items that might have historical or archeological value, such observations will be reported as soon as possible to the COR.

C-1.9. RECORDS

The Contractor is responsible for reporting any pesticides applied as described in Appendix A – Implementation Instructions. These reports may be made through GIS or through a PDF submitted to the COR. There are specific instructions on how to report any pesticides applied in the pest management program instructions.

http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Pest-Management/ GIS – The Contractor will need a GIS program and will be able to submit spray application records to the COR via the GIS. Instruction regarding the GIS program will be provided if needed.

PDF - The Contractor will need access to a PC and have the free Adobe software installed. The Contractor will email the filled in PDF to the COR. Instruction regarding submission requirements for PDF will be provided if needed.

The contractor shall report in accordance to all Washington State regulations.

SECTION C-2 DEFINITIONS

C-2.1. Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). A predetermined value selected and used by the Government Quality Assurance inspector to distinguish between satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance. For evaluation by random sampling, AQL‘s are stated in percentages and have three parts: lot size, sample size and allowable reject level.

C-2.2. Allowable Reject Level (ARL). The allowable margin of error observed under statistically sound quality assurance surveillance.

C-2.3. Contracting Officer (KO). ―Contracting Officerǁ is the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government.

C-2.4. Contracting Officer‘s Representative (COR). An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer responsible for administration of the contract.

C-2.5. Contractor. The term Contractor refers to the prime Contractor and all contractor employees and personnel. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

C-2.6. Deduct Percentage. The percentage obtained when the price for providing a specific requirement for a billing cycle is diminished because the Observed Acceptance Rate (OAR) is below the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

C-2.7. Defective Service. A service or output that does not meet the standard of performance requirement specified in the contract for that service.

C-2.8. Observed Acceptance Rate (OAR). The observed rate of acceptable performance based on statistically sound quality assurance surveillance.

C-2.9. Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Line on the shore established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as clear, natural line impressed on the bank, shelving, changes in the character of the soil, destructing of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas. (33 CFR 328.3(e))

C-2.10. Performance Requirement. The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance of a task according to the PRS and the Inspection of Services clause. It is the number of defects or maximum percentage of defects in the lot that is acceptable.

C-2.11. Periodic: Inspection method used by the Government by the COR to insure that contractor is providing satisfactory performance for payment. Periodic inspections are not scheduled or necessarily routine in nature and can/will be conducted when COR is in the vicinity of where services are performed.

C-2.12. Quality Assurance. A planned and systematic pattern of all Government actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. For purposes of this contract, quality assurance refers to actions by the Government assurance functions for a contracted service.

C-2.13. Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). An individual designated to inspect the Contractor‘s performance.

C-2.14. Quality Control. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

SECTION C-3A GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

C-3.1. Water necessary for the performance of the work will be furnished by the Government without cost to the Contractor. These utilities will be available only at existing outlets. The Contractor shall furnish all extensions and adapters. No other utilities will be provided.

SECTION C-3B GOVERNMENT FURNISHED STORAGE AREAS

The Government will not provide any storage areas.

SECTION C-4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

Except for those items or services specifically stated in Section C-3, the Contractor must furnish everything necessary to perform this contract according to all its terms. The Contractor must provide all training to Contractor employees required by applicable safety, health or licensing requirements.

C-4.1. The Contractor shall submit for COR approval at the pre-work meeting a list of supplies, material, and equipment to be used on the job. All equipment items shall be in good condition and be capable of efficiently accomplishing the task for which they are designed. The Contractor shall submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under the Global Harmonization System on all pesticides or any other chemicals that they bring onto USACE Property.

The following are definitions for the major sections of this contract. It is not the intent of the following definition to imply that these are the only items necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract.

C-4.1.1 Pesticides: Pesticides used must be listed and used as described on pg 8 of the Pest Management Implementation Instructions.

C-4.1.2 Sprayers: Spray equipment must comply with the Pest Management Implementation Instructions.

C-4.1.3 Plot supplies: Contractor will be responsible for obtaining seed, fertilizer, pesticides, and equipment for food plot generation and restoration areas.

C-4.1.4 Signage: Signs will be posted and removed as per WSDA Pesticide Application Rules. The signs will have all required information as per WSDA.

http://agr.wa.gov/pestfert/pesticides/docs/PesticLawsBooklet.pdf

SECTION C-5 TASKS

C-5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Contractor must provide all personnel, materials, supplies, and other items and services necessary to perform pesticide application, food plot planting, and soil restoration planting as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor must perform to the standards in this contract.

All of the facilities are open year round for the purposes of this contract.

Additional information about the facility is available on the internet at:

http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/MillCreekDamandBenningtonLake.aspx Each application will be done at an agreed upon date and be completed within 15 days of the agreed date.

Current Conditions as of 15 October 2018:

Paved Trails/ Roads – There are 1 mile of paved roads that are within 15’-50’ of the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

Paved Trails/Roads – There are 3 miles of paved roads that are over 50’ from the OHWM.

Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

Paved Parking areas – .5 Acres of paved parking areas within 15’-50’ of the OHWM with about 500 feet of the perimeter located within 15’-50’ from the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

Paved Parking areas – 2.5 Acres of paved parking areas over 50’ of the OHWM with about 3,500 feet of the perimeter located over 50’ from the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

Gravel Roads – There is 1 mile of 14’ wide gravel road that is within 15’-50’ of the OHWM.

Currently less than 1% vegetation cover.

Gravel Roads – There are 5 miles of 14’ wide gravel road that are over 50’ from the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover.

The Bennington Lake Dam is 50 Acres and has a 4:1 slope on one side and a 3:1 slope on the other side. The entire dam area that needs to be sprayed is over 50’ from the OHWM. Currently 10% vegetation cover.

The Wet side of the Diversion Dam is 1.5 Acres. This area is within 15’-50’ of the OHWM.

Currently 5% vegetation cover.

Yellowstar Thistle, Scotch Thistle, Puncture Vine, Japanese Knotweed are present throughout the property. COR will designate the areas to be sprayed.

Five – One Acre Food Plots are located throughout the property. They have been established, but have been since overgrown with weeds. They are accessible by an off road vehicle. Seed can be broadcasted.

Outside levee slope – There are six acres of outside levee slope within 15’-50’ of the

OHWM

Inside levee slope – There are 4 acres of inside levee slope within 15’ of the OHWM

C-5.2 Vegetation Management. Pesticides available to use are located in the Pest Management Implementation Instructions (Appendix A). Application method must follow the guidance in the Pest Management Implementation Instructions. Conditions must be in accordance with Pesticide Label and wind speed must be in accordance with the Pest Management Implementation Instructions. Applications the base year, option year 2, and option year 4 should be a mixture of broadleaf killer and grass killer.

Applications during option year 1 and option year 3 should be Glycosphate.

C-5.2.1 – Pesticide Application – Total Control

Task Details Unit AQL Surveillance 1’ border along Paved Roads/Trails that are within 15’-50’ of the

OHWM

There is 1 mile of paved roads that are within 15’-50’ of the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter

One time application between March and May

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application

100% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

1’ border along Paved Roads/Trails that are over 50’ from OHWM

There are 3 miles of paved roads that are over 50’ from the OHWM.

Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

One time application between March and May

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application

100% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

1’ border along Paved Parking Areas and all cracks within the Paved Parking Areas that are within 15’- 50’ of the OHWM

.5 Acres of paved parking areas within 15’-50’ of the OHWM with about 500 feet of the perimeter located within 15’-50’ from the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

One time application between March and May

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application

100% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

1’ border along Paved Parking Areas and all cracks within the Paved Parking Areas that are over 50’ from

OHWM

2.5 Acres of paved parking areas

over 50’ of the OHWM with about 3,500 feet of the perimeter located over 50’ from the OHWM.

Currently less than 1% vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter.

One time application between March and May

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application

100% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

Gravel Roads within 15’- 50’ of the OHWM

There is 1 mile of 14’ wide gravel road that is within 15’-50’ of the OHWM. Currently less than 1% vegetation cover.

One time application between March and May

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application

100% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

Gravel Roads over 50’ from OHWM

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