Solicitation.pdf

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W912EF18Q0058 29-Mar-2018

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

509-527-7223

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 23 Apr 2018

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912EF9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

LC THAMES

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

LC THAMES

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

X SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

509-527-7802FAX:

TEL: 509-527-7223 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$7,500,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912EF18Q0058

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The Army Corps of Engineers has a requirement for Vegetation Management at the Mill Creek Project Site in the Walla Walla, Washington area.

100 Percent Set-Aside for Small Business NAICS CODE: 561730 Size Limitation: $7,5000,000

All firm-fixed pricing shall include FOB Destination

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact LC Thames by Telephone 509-527-7223; or send an email to (Lc.thames@usace.army.mil).

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. If not registered, please do so. Step-by-step help information on how to register is detailed on the website, along with frequently asked questions (FAQs). Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the SAM web site if you need assistance or have questions.

TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF LC THAMES

AT Lc.thames@usace.army.mil OR SARA EDWARDS AT Sara.Edwards@usace.army.mil

Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________

Company’s Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE: _________________________ DUNS Number ________________________________

The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. If you have been using those systems, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.

Lack of registration in the SAM Database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on how to register and the time required is detailed in the clause. Start by going to www.sam.gov, and then click on the SAM HELP tab. Under User Help you will find the full User Guide as well as Quick Start Guides and Helpful Hints that will help you create an account, migrate your roles, perform updates, and search for the information you need.

Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items – Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see http://farsite.hill.af.mil to download Representations and Certifications).

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-0828090.

PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price contract.

All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission of Price Quote – Contractor shall submit the following in 1 copy:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above

5. Any information required to evaluate the quote, as stated in FAR Clause 52.212-2.

BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price.

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)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Paved Roads/Trails

FFP

Provide mixture of broadleaf killer and grass killer application along paved roads and trails In accordance with the Performance Work

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are within 15' - 50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark In accordance with the Performance Work FOB: Destination

0001AB 1 Job Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark In accordance with the Performance Work.

Paved Parking Areas

FFP

0002AA 1 Job 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are within 15'-50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark and in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

0002AB 1 Job Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

Gravel Roads

FFP

Provide weed control for gravel roads in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

0003AA 1 Job 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying of gravel roads within the 15'-50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark and in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

0003AB 1 Job Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying for gravel roads over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

0004 1 Job Gravel Parking Areas

FFP

Provide weed spraying in gravel parking areas in accordance with the enclosed

0005 1 Job Bennington Lake Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the Bennington Lake Dam area in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

0006 1 Job Wet Side of Diversion Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the wet side of the Diversion Dam in accordance with the

0007 10 Acre Broadleaf Boom Spray

FFP

Provide weed control for ten acres within the Mill Creek Project in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

0008 2 Acre Broadleaf Spot Spray

FFP

Provide broadleaf spot spraying for two acres within the Mill Creek Project in

0009 5 Acre Food Plot

FFP

Plant, prepare and fertilize five one acre food plots within the Mill Creek Project in

0010 10 Acre Seeding

FFP

Provide Dryland Native Grass Seed mix broadcast planting in accordance with the

0011 2 Acre Mowing

FFP

Provide one time mowing service for grassland within the Mill Creek Project in

0012 .50 Acre Cut and Remove False Indigo

FFP

Cut and Removal of false indigo bush in accordance with the enclosed

0013 2 Acre Broadleaf Spot Spray (False Indigo)

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Work

Mowing

FFP

0014AA 3 Acre Mowing

FFP

0014AB 5 Acre Mowing

FFP

0015 5.50 Acre Broadleaf Spot Spray 15'-50' (Levee)

FFP

0016 .50 Acre Broadleaf Spot Spray 0'-15' (Levee)

FFP

0017 6 Acre Broadleaf Boom Spray - Rooks

FFP

0018 6 Acre Fertilize Rooks Park

FFP

OPTION Paved Roads/Trails

FFP

Provide Glyphosate application along paved roads and trails in accordance with the

1001AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are within 15' - 50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

1001AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

OPTION Paved Parking Areas

FFP

Provide Glyphosate application along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

1002AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are within 15'-50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

1002AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

OPTION Gravel Roads

FFP

1003AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying of gravel roads within the 15'-50' of the Ordinary High

1003AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying for gravel roads over 50' from the Ordinary High Water

1004 1 Job OPTION Gravel Parking Areas

FFP

Provide weed spraying in gravel parking areas in accordance with the enclosed

OPTION Bennington Lake Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the Bennington Lake Dam area in accordance with the

1006 1 Job OPTION Wet Side of Diversion Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the wet side of the Diversion Dam in accordance with the

1007 10 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray

FFP

Provide weed control for ten acres within the Mill Creek Project in accordance

1008 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray

FFP

Provide broadleaf spot spraying for two acres within the Mill Creek Project in

1009 5 Acre OPTION Food Plot

FFP

Plant, prepare and fertilize five one acre food plots within the Mill Creek Project in

1010 10 Acre OPTION Seeding

FFP

Provide Dryland Native Grass Seed mix broadcast planting in accordance with the

1011 2 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

Provide one time mowing service for grassland within the Mill Creek Project in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

1012 .50 Acre OPTION Cut and Remove False Indigo

FFP

1013 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray (False Indigo)

FFP

OPTION Mowing

1014AA 3 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

1014AB 5 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

1015 5.50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 15'-50' (Levee)

FFP

1016 .50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 0'-15' (Levee)

FFP

1017 6 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray - Rooks

FFP

1018 6 Acre OPTION Fertilize Rooks Park

FFP

OPTION Paved Roads/Trails

FFP

2001AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are within 15' - 50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work

2001AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are over 50' from the Ordinary

OPTION Paved Parking Areas

FFP

2002AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are within 15'-50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

2002AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

OPTION Gravel Roads

FFP

2003AA

OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying of gravel roads within the 15'-50' of the Ordinary High

2003AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying for gravel roads over 50' from the Ordinary High Water

2004 1 Job OPTION Gravel Parking Areas

FFP

Provide weed spraying in gravel parking areas in accordance with the enclosed

2005 1 Job OPTION Bennington Lake Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the Bennington Lake Dam area in accordance with the

2006 1 Job OPTION Wet Side of Diversion Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the wet side of the Diversion Dam in accordance with the

2007 10 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray

FFP

Provide weed control for ten acres within the Mill Creek Project in accordance

2008 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray

FFP

Provide broadleaf spot spraying for two acres within the Mill Creek Project in

2009 5 Acre OPTION Food Plot

FFP

Plant, prepare and fertilize five one acre food plots within the Mill Creek Project in

2010 10 Acre OPTION Seeding

FFP

Provide Dryland Native Grass Seed mix broadcast planting in accordance with the

2011 2 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

Provide one time mowing service for grassland within the Mill Creek Project in

2012 .50 Acre OPTION Cut and Remove False Indigo

FFP

2013 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray (False Indigo)

FFP

OPTION Mowing

2014AA 3 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

2014AB 5 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

2015 5.50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 15'-50' (Levee)

FFP

2016 .50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 0'-15' (Levee)

FFP

2017 6 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray - Rooks

FFP

2018 6 Acre OPTION Fertilize Rooks Park

FFP

OPTION Paved Roads/Trails

FFP

Provide Glyphosate application along paved roads and trails in accordance with the

3001AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are within 15' - 50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work

3001AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are over 50' from the Ordinary

OPTION Paved Parking Areas

FFP

Provide Glyphosate application along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

3002AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are within 15'-50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

3002AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

OPTION Gravel Roads

FFP

3003AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying of gravel roads within the 15'-50' of the Ordinary High

3003AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying for gravel roads over 50' from the Ordinary High Water

3004 1 Job OPTION Gravel Parking Areas

FFP

Provide weed spraying in gravel parking areas in accordance with the enclosed

3005 1 Job OPTION Bennington Lake Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the Bennington Lake Dam area in accordance with the

3006 1 Job OPTION Wet Side of Diversion Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the wet side of the Diversion Dam in accordance with the

3007 10 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray

FFP

Provide weed control for ten acres within the Mill Creek Project in accordance

3008 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray

FFP

Provide broadleaf spot spraying for two acres within the Mill Creek Project in

3009 5 Acre OPTION Food Plot

FFP

Plant, prepare and fertilize five one acre food plots within the Mill Creek Project in

3010 10 Acre OPTION Seeding

FFP

Provide Dryland Native Grass Seed mix broadcast planting in accordance with the

3011 2 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

Provide one time mowing service for grassland within the Mill Creek Project in

3012 .50 Acre OPTION Cut and Remove False Indigo

FFP

3013 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray (False Indigo)

FFP

OPTION Mowing

3014AA 3 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

3014AB 5 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

3015 5.50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 15'-50' (Levee)

FFP

3016 .50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 0'-15' (Levee)

FFP

3017 6 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray - Rooks

FFP

3018 6 Acre OPTION Fertilize Rooks Park

FFP

OPTION Paved Roads/Trails

FFP

4001AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are within 15' - 50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work

4001AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved roads and trails that are over 50' from the Ordinary

OPTION Paved Parking Areas

FFP

4002AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are within 15'-50' of the Ordinary High Water Mark and in

4002AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide 1' border along paved parking areas and all cracks within the paved parking areas that are over 50' from the Ordinary High Water Mark and in accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

OPTION Gravel Roads

FFP

4003AA 1 Job OPTION 15'-50' of the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying of gravel roads within the 15'-50' of the Ordinary High

4003AB 1 Job OPTION Over 50' from the OHWM

FFP

Provide weed spraying for gravel roads over 50' from the Ordinary High Water

4004 1 Job OPTION Gravel Parking Areas

FFP

Provide weed spraying in gravel parking areas in accordance with the enclosed

4005 1 Job OPTION Bennington Lake Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the Bennington Lake Dam area in accordance with the

4006 1 Job OPTION Wet Side of Diversion Dam

FFP

Provide weed control for the wet side of the Diversion Dam in accordance with the

4007 10 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray

FFP

Provide weed control for ten acres within the Mill Creek Project in accordance

4008 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray

FFP

Provide broadleaf spot spraying for two acres within the Mill Creek Project in

4009 5 Acre OPTION Food Plot

FFP

Plant, prepare and fertilize five one acre food plots within the Mill Creek Project in

4010 10 Acre OPTION Seeding

FFP

Provide Dryland Native Grass Seed mix broadcast planting in accordance with the

4011 2 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

Provide one time mowing service for grassland within the Mill Creek Project in

4012 .50 Acre OPTION Cut and Remove False Indigo

FFP

In accordance with the enclosed Performance Work Statement.

4013 2 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray (False Indigo)

FFP

OPTION Mowing

4014AA 3 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

4014AB 5 Acre OPTION Mowing

FFP

4015 5.50 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 15'-50' (Levee)

FFP

4016 .50 Access

Lines

OPTION Broadleaf Spot Spray 0'-15' (Levee)

4017 6 Acre OPTION Broadleaf Boom Spray - Rooks

FFP

4018 6 Acre OPTION Fertilize Rooks Park

FFP

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.