B.08.03_Solicitation_Amendment_(W912EF19Q00510002).pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to answ er questions and provide and updated Performance Work Statement.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 22

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Mar-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912EF19Q0051

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Mar-2019

CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

ANDREW J SPRYS

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

W912EF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EF19Q0051

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 03-25-19

Asotin Trail. Who is responsible for providing weed control services along the trail which runs from Asotin to the USFS area?

Asotin County is responsible.

Offield Landing. Who is responsible for providing weed control services for the area between the south side of the road and the power substation?

Garfield County is responsible Lower Granite Dam - North Shore: Who is responsible for providing weed control services in the 5.58 acre area marked as "LLA Joint" in the North Shore Tailrace area of Lower Granite Dam?

Contractor will be responsible, See updated PWS.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR WEED CONTROL AND SOIL

FERTILIZATION FOR LOWER GRANITE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

SECTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

C-1.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

C-1.3. QUALITY CONTROL

C-1.4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

C-1.5. MEETINGS & COMMENCEMENT

C-1.6 PHYSICAL SECURITY

C-1.7. HOURS OF OPERATION

C-1.8. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES

C-1.9. CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES

C-1.10. RECORDS

SECTION C-2 DEFINITIONS

SECTION C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

SECTION C-4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

SECTION C-5 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-5.2 WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS

C-5.3 WEED CONTRAOL DESIGNATED AREAS – UNPAVED SERVICE/ACCESS

ROADS

C-5.4 WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS – DAM EMBANKMENTS

C-5.5 WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS – ASPHALT EDGES AND SURFACE

BREAKS

C-5.6 FERTILIZATION

SECTION C-6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND REFERENCES

SECTION C-7 TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

C-7.2 REQUIRED REPORTS

C-7.3 MAPS

C-7.4 FACILITY INVENTORY

C-1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide personnel, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform weed control and soil fertilization throughout recreation areas along Lower Granite Lake, Lake Bryan and the Lake West.

Contractor shall adhere and follow the guidelines mandated by the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed lands. This contract is a fixed-price, performance-based service contract where desired outcomes are defined and measured while contractor methods are generally not constrained or directed.

The work items under this PWS are performed in the following areas:

1.1.1 The Lower Granite Natural Resources Management (LGR NRM) maintenance yard, Greenbelt Boat Ramp (includes area around office), Chestnut Beach (includes Nave’s Pit/Welding Shop area, Swallows Park area, USFS area, Swallows Island, and Swallows South Island are all within Lower Granite Lake and are located in and adjacent to the town of Clarkston, Washington.

1.1.2 The Asotin Boat Ramp and City of Asotin areas also within Lower Granite Lake are located adjacent to the town of Asotin, Washington.

1.1.3 Nisqually John Landing, Blyton Landing, Wawawai Landing (includes Granite Point), and associated primitive camping areas, located along the north shore of Lower Granite Lake, down river from Clarkston.

1.1.4 Offield Landing (includes South Shore Forebay), Lower Granite Esplanade, Septic Field, LGR North Shore Tailrace area, Illia Housing Area, LGR Juvenile Fish Facility and LGR Dam Embankment are all in close relative proximity to Lower Granite Dam.

1.1.5 Illia Dunes recreational area, Illia Landing, Lambi Creek, Willow Landing, Little Goose

Landing are all within Lake Bryan area.

1.1.6 Little Goose Esplanade, Little Goose (LGO) South shore area, LGO North Shore

Tailrace, LGO Juvenile fish Facility, LGO Resource Yard and LGO Dam Embankment area are all in close proximity to Little Goose Dam.

1.1.7 Riparia Park, Texas Rapids and North Shore Lower Monumental are within Lake West area.

The work shall include but is not limited to vegetation control; planter bed maintenance; lawn and field maintenance for noxious weed control and fertilization for irrigated lawns (Refer to Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands.

C-1.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

C-1.2.1. The Contractor shall designate an on-site supervisor with written authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in dealing with the Government. The supervisor will be the quality control person with full responsibility described in C-1.3. Quality Control. The name, phone number, fax number and email address of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the pre-work meeting.

C-1.2.1.1. The supervisor shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

C-1.2.1.2. The supervisor shall be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.

C-1.2.2. Contractor personnel and regular subcontractors shall maintain a neat and clean appearance and shall wear clothing marked with identifying name of the employee and the Contractor. All Contractor vehicles shall be readily identified with either permanent or magnetic signs that state the Company’s name. A logo with the Company’s name will be approved by the COR for use.

C-1.2.2.1. The Contractor employees shall be skilled in and capable of performing the work under this contract. All employees of the Contractor or subcontractors shall be 18 years of age or older.

C-1.2.2.2. Subcontracting. No work shall be subcontracted without written approval of the COR. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

C-1.2.2.3. Training. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees and subcontractors have current safety training covering safe work practices, personal protective equipment, proper house keeping and fire protection. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any and all information and protection devices necessary for employees to work in and around jobs requiring cleaning and/or removal of human waste. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to assure all employees follow proper hygienic, disposal, and cleanliness practices. The Contractor shall also ensure that all employees have necessary certificates as required by local, state and Federal laws.

The Contractor shall apply risk management strategies to ensure personnel safety, and shall 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://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm

C-1.2.2.4. Security Requirements. The Contractor shall provide a list of names of individuals who may require access to each facility over the course of the contract. The list will supply details such as the first and last name and driver’s license number of the individual as well as a description and license plate number of the vehicle used by the individual. The COR will notify the Contractor when access has been authorized. Contractor employees who are not US citizens will be cleared for access prior to entering any project facilities. A request for access shall be submitted in writing to the USACE Walla Walla District Security Office forty-five days in advance of the access date. The COR shall notify the Contractor when access has been authorized Contractor employees shall wear a picture identification card at all times while providing work under this contract. Identification will include employee name, company name and the effective date of the identification card. The Contractor shall provide these identification cards. Physical security at various project locations is subject to change with very little notice.

When advised by the COR, the Contractor employees and subcontractors shall comply with any and all changing requirements. Such changes may reduce access to certain areas under this contract and may restrict the Contractor’s ability to drive across the dams.

C-1.2.2.5 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. 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://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at ."

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 to meet installation 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 individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training: "The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local 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 COR. 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 contract award."

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."

Pre‐screen candidates using E‐Verify Program: "The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.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 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."

C-1.3. QUALITY CONTROL

C-1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide the COR a quality control plan for acceptance at the pre-work conference. The COR will notify the Contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan before the contract start date. The Contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the COR before the 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 shall be authorized by the COR.

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

C-1.3.2.1. A description of the inspection system for all services listed on the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The description shall 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 shall 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). The COR or Quality Assurance (QA) evaluators will follow the methods of surveillance specified in the PRS; 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 shall 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 a 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, vessels and equipment to be used by the Contractor.

C-1.5.2. Payment Schedule. In addition to the submittals listed above, the Contractor shall submit a payment schedule for COR approval within 15 days after receipt of notice of contract award. The schedule will reflect the work to be performed during each month and the method the Contractor proposes to invoice the Government.

Note: The Government cannot pay for services that have not been performed; therefore, the payment schedule should reflect the work to be performed and the invoice for each month of the contract period.

C-1.5.3. Commencement. The draft plans noted above shall 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-1.5.4. Contract Meetings. When requested by the COR, the Contract Supervisor and the COR shall meet to review performance and to discuss contract issues. The meetings will be held at a time and location agreed to by the COR and the Contract Supervisor prior to the meeting.

C-1.6 PHYSICAL SECURITY

C-1.6.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government facilities, property and materials provided for Contractor use. All Government facilities, property and materials shall be appropriately secured at all times. Specific security conditions may change based on threats to national defense, and based on the risk of specific facilities to these threats. The Contractor shall abide by these changing conditions at all times.

C-1.6.2. Key Control. The Contractor shall 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 shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of lost or stolen keys.

C-1.6.2.2. In the event keys (other than master 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 may need to 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 shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall 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 shall submit a work schedule to the COR for approval indicating the hours that he and his employees will be on site working. The Contractor will perform the duties outlined in this contract every day including holidays.

C-1.8. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES

C- 1.8.1 Protection of Government Facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities, structures, or equipment damaged as a result of his operations.

Reasonable care shall be used to avoid damage to existing structures, equipment, and vegetation in the recreational areas and other areas of Government property. Any such damage shall be repaired or the item replaced as directed by the Contracting Officer at no cost to the Government.

If the Contractor does not make such repair or replacement, the cost for the repair or replacement will be deducted from payments to be made to the Contractor. The Contractor shall advise the COR of any damage to the facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed.

C-1.8.2 Restoration of Landscape Damage. Any trees, shrubs, turf, or other landscape features scarred or damaged by the Contractor's equipment or operations shall be restored to a condition satisfactory to the COR. Experienced personnel shall perform restoration of scarred and damaged trees in an approved manner. Trees damaged beyond restoration shall be removed.

Trees that are to be removed because of damage shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense by nursery-grown trees of the same species or a species approved by the COR. The size and quality of nursery-grown trees shall also be approved by the COR.

C-1.8.3. Discovery of Historical, Archeological and Cultural Resources. If, during contract activities, the Contractor observes unusual items that might have historical, archeological or cultural value, such observations shall be reported immediately to the COR. The Contractor shall leave items in the position found and shall stop all work until the COR authorizes continuance.

C-1.8.4. Fire Prevention. While performing duties, Contractor to follow safety practices at all times for fire prevention. Contractor is to use caution when operating machinery/equipment during dry seasonal conditions. All fires are to be reported immediately by dialing 911 and then contacting the COR. If a fire should occur, contractor shall be responsible for all damages on Government property as well as residential if such said fire should occur.

C-1.9. CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES

C-1.9.1. The Contractor shall ensure employees practice utility conservation. The Contractor is responsible for operating under conditions that prevent the waste of utilities to include:

C-1.9.2. Turning off lights when not necessary for work.

C-1.9.3. Adjusting mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in buildings only after discussion with the COR.

C-1.9.4. Turning off water faucets and valves when not in use.

C-1.9.5. Environmental and Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall establish systems and controls to minimize use of hazardous materials and generation of hazardous wastes, maximize recycling of materials and comply with local, state and Federal guidelines for hazardous material and waste storage and disposal. The Contractor shall furnish the Government with copies of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to using or storing such chemicals in Government facilities.

C-1.10. RECORDS

The Contractor is responsible for creating and providing reports and records that are specifically cited in the PWS or required by the provisions of a mandatory directive listed in section C-6, Applicable Publications and Forms. Timely communication of the following records are critically important: accident and incident reports, vandalism and property damage reports, pesticide application reports, contractor personnel safety exposure hours, security breaches, hazardous waste management and disposal and hazardous material spills. The Contractor shall comply with their approved plans. Refer to Technical Exhibit C-7.2, Required Reports.

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. Contracting Officer (CO). “Contracting Officer” is the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government.

C-2.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer responsible for administration of the contract.

C-2.4. 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-2.5. 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-2.6. Defective Service. A service or output that does not meet the standard of performance requirement specified in the contract for that service.

C-2.7. Lot. The total number of potential service outputs in a surveillance period.

C-2.8. Lot Size. Total number of required services per inspection period from which a sample is to be drawn. In statistical terms, this is the population.

C-2.9. Performance Requirement. The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance of a task according to the Performance Requirement Summary (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-2.10. 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-2.11. Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). An individual designated to inspect the Contractor’s performance.

C-2.12. Quality Control. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

C-2.13. Sample. A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot for quality assurance surveillance.

C-2.14. Sample Size. The number of samples to be taken per lot size to ensure a statistically significant Observed Acceptance Rate (OAR) to be measured against the assigned AQL.

C-2.15. Statistical Random Sampling. A sampling method where each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected for quality assurance surveillance.

C-2.16. Weeds-Noxious: Class A weeds are mostly newcomers to Washington, and are generally rare. The goal is to completely eradicate them before they gain a foothold.

Landowners are required to completely eradicate Class A weeds. (Eradicating weeds means getting rid of the entire plant including the roots.) Class B Weeds are those that are widespread in some parts of the state, but rare or absent in other parts of the state. The goal with Class B weeds is to prevent them from spreading into new areas, and to contain or reduce their population in already infested areas. Your local County Weed Board can tell you which Class B weeds are designated for control in your area. Class C Weeds are typically common and widespread. Rather than requiring control of these plants, most County Weed Boards simply offer advice to landowners about the most effective control methods. A County Weed Board may, however, require landowners to control a Class C weed if it poses a threat to agriculture or natural resources.

C-2.17. Weeds-Common Lawn/Turf/Broadleaf: Lawn weeds are any plant type or vegetation that is not wanted in the lawn or turf areas, even if it is a grass variety. Broadleaf weeds such as the Dandelion, Chickweed, Clover or other weed types grab resources away from the turf and disrupt the lawn’s texture. Grassy weeds such as Crabgrass, Goose Grass, Foxtail and other weed types cause a lawn to look uneven and remove resources from the preferable grass.

C-2.18. Weeds: Consists of an invasive or non-desirable herbaceous plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of the growing season to the soil level. They have no persistent woody stem above ground. Herbaceous plants may be annuals, biennials or perennials (included but not limited to broadleaf plants and grasses).

SECTION C-3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES AND SERVICES

C-3.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

Utility services (electrical power, water services) required in the performance of the contract can be obtained where available from Government sources within the contract areas or from other sources approved by the COR.

SECTION C-4. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

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

SECTION C-5. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Contractor shall provide personnel, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform weed control and soil fertilization in public use areas as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Specific quantities are listed in C-7.3 FACILITY INVENTORY

C-5.2. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS

C-5.2.1. The Contractor shall control noxious and broadleaf weeds throughout developed public use areas and operational facilities as listed. The Contractor must refer to and follow the current guidelines of the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands

Public use areas include all earthen features; public parking areas; Corps managed roads to operational or public use facilities, grassed areas and fields within the bounds of developed parks, visitor center grounds; boat ramps; around picnic shelters; lights poles; signs; planter beds;

planter rock beds/features; under benches; trails; asphalt trails; sidewalks; viewpoints and access road and parking lots. Controlling noxious and broadleaf weeds means killing them by chemical, mechanical or hand control methods to prevent seed production.

C-5.2.2. To quantify unit equivalencies under different methods for chemical treatment, the following apply. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring the security of chemicals while on Government land:

1 hour chemical = 1 acres of boom spraying with an agricultural spray boom system 1 hour chemical = 1 backpack sprayer worth of spot application 1 hour chemical = 1 hours mechanical treatment 2 hours chemical = 1 hour of mechanical tree removal

C-5.2.3. The following is a list of the noxious weeds found occurring on and around the Lower Granite, Little Goose and Lower Monumental area (recreation trail connected to park areas). The list is provided for informational purposes only and may change from year to year (*priority weeds). See WA State noxious weed list of all classified noxious weeds.

Canada Thistle Knapweed Species* Camelthorn Puncture Vine Scotch Thistle Rush Skeletonweed* Water Hemlock Pepperweed Bull Thistle Field Blindweed Kochia* Russian Thistle Yellowstar Thistle* Dalmation Toadflax Purple Loosestrife Phragmites Austrialis

C-5.2.4. To ensure compliance with regulations and to facilitate quality assurance, the Contractor shall, within 48 hours, provide the COR detailed reports establishing target-species, locations, application personnel, environmental conditions, materials used, methods and rates of each application of any pesticide. The contractor must refer to and follow guidelines of the 2017 Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands. subtitle Anticipated Use and Actual Use Forms and Data, using Actual Application Record – Operations NWW Form 1001-O, Sep 2018, Pesticide Application Report.

https://nww.usace.afpims.mil/Missions/Projects/Pest-Management/ Application Form subject to change and the most current form shall be used. See above web link.

The contractor shall also provide the COR an annual summary report of pesticide use of applications, due no later than 15 November of each year. Reports are submitted to the District Weed Coordinator. Contractor is to follow the reporting procedure in the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands guidelines.

Controls shall minimize threats to all non-target species, including persons, and shall strictly comply with all local, state and Federal environmental protection and occupational health and safety laws. Because of the risk of liability associated with pesticide use, any failure by the Contractor in this requirement may result in immediate termination of the contract for default.

C-5.2.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring the security of chemicals while on Government land.

C-5.2.6. The Contractor shall provide Pesticide Application Notice signs and will be responsible for posting and maintaining posted signs according to pesticide labels. These signs measure 4.5" x 5" and provide space where the Contractor will list the commercial or trade-names of the chemical used, date and time of application, location treated and the Contractor business name and telephone number. The Contractor shall post the signs a minimum of 24 hours before applying chemicals in areas of frequent public use. The Contractor will recommend posting locations for approval by the COR who may require the Contractor to increase or decrease sign numbers or change recommended locations. The Contractor shall supply necessary signposts or other mounting devices and all hardware. Signs will not be fastened to trees no holes shall be dug at any time. The COR may allow use of some existing signposts. The Contractor shall remove the signs and post only after contamination hazard to the using public in the area treated has diminished to an acceptable level as determined by label information of the product.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ANALYSIS – C-5.2. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD

AQL

METHOD OF

SURVEILLANCE

Control noxious and broadleaf weeds in public use areas, operational facilities, irrigated and non-irrigated lawns and field areas.

Noxious and broadleaf weeds are not present. 85% Periodic

Treat/control weeds in public use areas and irrigated/non-irrigated lawns/fields for no seed production.

Treated weeds do not produce seed. 85% Periodic

Contractor provides timely, complete application reports and annual reports.

Individual application reports are provided to the https://nww.usace.afpims.mil/missions/projects/pest-managment/ within 7 days of each application.

Annual reports are submitted no later than November 15

85% Periodic

C-5.2.7. The Contractor shall control noxious weeds throughout developed public use areas and operational facilities as listed. The contractor must refer to and follow guidelines of the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands

Lower Granite Lake Lower Granite Lake - Continued

Lake Bryan Lake West

Greenbelt Ramp Areas Blyton Landing Illia Landing Chestnut Beach (includes Nave’s Pit/Welding Shop

Wawawai Landing (includes Granite Point)

Illia Dunes Rec Area Texas Rapids

Swallows Park Areas, USFS areas including Dog Park

Offield Landing (includes South Shore Forebay)

Lambi Creek Riparia Park

Asotin Boat Ramp LGR North shore Tailrace area Willow Landing North Shore City of Asotin Lower Granite Esplanade Little Goose Landing Nisqually John Landing LGR Juvenile Fish Faciltiy Little Goose Esplanade Swallows Island (at low pool) May-August as needed

Illia Housing LGO South Shore area

Swallows South Island (at low pool) May- August as needed

Septic Field(Area Downstream) LGO North Shore & Tailrace area/LGO Embankment

LGR Embankment LGO Juvenile Fish Faciltiy

C-5.2.7. Only pesticides that have been approved by the district may be used in the areas listed in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor must refer to and follow guidelines of the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands.

C-5.3. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS – UNPAVED PARKING AREAS

C-5.3.1. This item includes weed control of the gravel portions of parking lots as well as 3 ft.

outside the compound fence or other existing delineator in the following parking lots and compounds:

1. LGR NRM maintenance yard

2. Inside the fence area of the Little Goose Resource Yard.

3. LGO Juvenile Fish Facility – Around the raceways, under the flume near the JFF, trail to barge dock and area under the fish ladder.

4. LGR North Bone Yard

5. The Juvenile Fish Facility at Lower Granite.

6. The gravel parking area adjacent to the sewage treatment plant; including around building 10 ft. on all sides at Lower Granite Esplanade.

7. Asotin Boat Ramp parking lot.

8. Nisqually John Landing parking lot.

9. Blyton Landing parking lot.

10. Wawawai Landing parking lot.

11. LGR Fish Facility – Inside fence from road to water’s edge and the small fenced gravel area west of shop.

12. Illia Dunes parking lots – 2 each.

13. LGO South Shore Recreation Areas (2)

14. LGR Septic Field Area downstream

15. Dog Park parking area

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ANALYSIS C-5.3 WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS-

UNPAVED SERVICE/ACCESS ROADS

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE

Control noxious and broadleaf weeds in unpaved service /access roads.

Perform operations in accordance with Part 5, para 3.1

85% Periodic

Treat/control weeds in unpaved service/access roads for no seed production.

Perform operations in accordance with Part 5, para 3.1

85% Periodic

Contractor provides timely complete application reports and annual reports.

Perform operations in accordance with Part 5, para 3.1

Note: The performance criteria and AQL for this item is the same as C-5.3.

C-5.4. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS – DAM EMBANKMENTS

C-5.4.1. This item applies to Little Goose Dam and Lower Granite Dam only and requires spraying on both sides of the earthen portion and riprap area from the top of the dam to the water’s edge. This area shall be treated to keep the surface free of invading vegetation of all types. Due to the steepness of the dam faces, boom-spraying equipment is not considered safe to use on the majority of the dam. Tie off safety equipment is required. The contractor must refer to and follow guidelines of the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ANALYSIS- C-5.4. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS - DAM

EMBANKMENTS

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE

Control weeds in public use areas.

Treated weeds do not produce seed. 95% 100%

Contractor provides timely, complete application reports and annual reports.

Individual application reports are provide the https:www.usace.afpims.mil/missions/projects/pest-management/ within 7 days of each application.

Annual reports are submitted no later than

95% 100%

C-5.5. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS – ASPHALT EDGES AND SURFACE

BREAKS

C-5.5.1. This item requires spraying to control vegetation to approximately 36 lateral inches along the edges of all asphalt surfaces, trails as well as spot spraying to kill vegetation in asphalt surface breaks and cracks. The Contractor must refer to and follow the current guidelines of the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands. Refer to maps that show trails and asphalt surfaces.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ANALYSIS – C-5.5. WEED CONTROL DESIGNATED AREAS-

ASPHALT EDGES AND SURFACE BREAKS

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE

Control vegetation along edges of all asphalt surfaces and spot spraying to kill vegetation in asphalt surface breaks and cracks.

Vegetation not present in 36 lateral inch area along the edges of all asphalt surfaces and spot spraying to kill vegetation in asphalt surface breaks and cracks.

85% Periodic

Treat/control vegetation all edges and in asphalt surface breaks and cracks for no seed production.

Treated weeds do not produce seed. 85% Periodic

Contractor provides timely, complete application reports and annual reports.

Individual application reports are provide the https://nww.usace.afpims.mil/missions/projects/pest-management/ within 7 days of each application.

Annual reports are submitted no later than

C-5.6. FERTILIZATION

C-5.6.1. Due to the high variability of need all level 1 areas shall be fertilized once per year this shall be done in early spring or late winter as directed by the COR. Fertilization will be applied ONLY to the grassed green areas (total of 26.9 acres of lawn grass) which will include lawn areas starting at Green Belt throughout the parks ending at Swallows Park fertilization shall include LGO Esplanade and Texas Rapids within Lake West area. Anything outside fertilization which include herbicides combination or insecticide combination refer to the current guidelines of the Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed Lands for the requirement type of fertilizer to be used in these areas.

PERFORMANCE CRITIERIA ANALYSIS – C-5.6. FERTILIZATION

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE

Fertilize to maintain green, healthy appearing grass.

Ensure conformance to soil needs and seasonal requirements to maintain vigorous growth of lawn and field areas. Fertilizer applied evenly to prevent streaks and dead spots.

80% Periodic

SECTION C-6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND REFERENCES

C-6.1. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with the latest edition of the following individual standards and codes, manuals, and other documents:

ER 200-2-3 – “Environmental Compliance Policies”, dated 30 Oct ‘96

EP 200-2-3 – “Environmental Compliance Guidance and Procedures”, dated 30 Oct ‘96 EM 385-1-1 - "USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual", revised 3 Sep 1996;

http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm 46 CFR Part 10 - US Coast Guard Licensing of Maritime Personnel 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), current provisions Equipment Manufacturer’s Repair Operating and Maintenance Manuals Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Washington Department of Ecology drinking water regulations, current provisions Washington Department of Ecology, current applicable regulations National Institute of Safety and Occupational Health, current provisions NFPA 395 Standard for the Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids at Farms and

Isolated Sites NFPA 329 Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible

Liquids and Gases Pest Management Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Managed

Lands.

SECTION C-7. TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

C-7.1. REQUIRED REPORTS

The Contractor is required to generate, complete and submit reports to the Government. The following is a list of reports, information to be furnished on each report and a time or frequency requirement for each report. Individual report deadlines for periodic reports will be negotiated with the Contractor prior to award.

Incident/Accident Report: An accident constitutes an incident or act involving the

Contractor, which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. This includes injuries to Contractor employees, members of the public, or damage to Government or personal property. The Contractor shall notify the COR by telephone within 30 minutes of any incident or accident, followed by a written report. These reports shall include, but are not limited to, location, nature of the injury or accident, authorities notified and the action taken along with any other pertinent information such as who was injured and how it may have happened. These reports shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs, drawings, and photographs, as needed, and forwarded to the COR within 1 working day following the injury or accident.

Contractor Quality Control Report: Completed by Contractor Quality Control personnel.

This report details Contractor surveillance of work, records performance achieved, deficiencies observed and corrective action taken. These reports shall be submitted weekly to the COR reflecting the inspections that have been performed by the contractor for that week.

Employee Exposure Hours: A total of person-hours worked by Contractor employees during the month. This report shall be submitted monthly.

Pesticide Application Reports: The Contractor shall complete an NPW Form 1001-O, Sept 2018 (Pesticide Application Record) or approved equivalent at the completion of daily spraying activities. Each application record shall have date and time of application, names of the herbicide and surfactants applied (EPA reg. #, Trade Name, Company), application rates, weather conditions (temperature, wind direction and speed), quantity of herbicide concentrate applied, applicator information (include applicator license #), application equipment listing (backpack, boom sprayer), number of acres treated, and location of application. This report is to be submitted within 48 hours. An annual summary of all pesticides used shall also be submitted to the COR no later than November 15 of each year.

https://nww.usace.afpims.mil/Missions/Projects/Pest-Management/ Application Form subject to change and the most current form shall be used. See above web link.

C-7.2. MAPS

General location maps are attached to this solicitation. These maps are intended to give the Contractor a general idea of where recreation areas and habitat areas are in relation to each other and to provide an idea of the extensive geographic scope of this contract. Upon contract award, more detailed maps will be available to the Contractor. The detailed maps will show general boundaries of level 1 and level 2 lawn maintenance areas, location of some facilities within recreation areas, etc. The level of detail in the provided maps, combined with the facility inventory, should be sufficient for the Contractor to determine costs for transportation between sites and overall logistics of his operation.

C-7.3. FACILITY INVENTORY

The facility inventory listed below is the best approximation available as of September 2018.

Some quantities may have changed since then and some may change throughout the life of the contract. However, these quantities should be accurate to (+) or (-) 5%.

Location Quantity Facility/Item

LOWER GRANITE LAKE AREAS

Resource Maintenance Yard 2.22 acres (Unpaved Parking Lot, asphalt parking lot, asphalt road)

Greenbelt Ramp 24.31 acres (asphalt parking lot, asphalt trail, under benches, boat dock, boat ramp; 2 lane, concrete sidewalk, around picnic shelters, planter beds, rock beds, irrigated lawn, non-irrigated areas)

Chestnut Park 40.85 acres (asphalt parking lot, asphalt road, asphalt trail, under benches, concrete fishing pier, concrete stairs, swimming area, irrigated lawn, non-irrigated areas)

Swallows Park 43.06 acres (asphalt parking, asphalt road, asphalt trail, under benches, boat docks, boat ramp; 4 lane, around picnic shelter, planter bed, playground, volleyball court, irrigated lawn, non-irrigated areas, Dog Park, USFS area, Swallows Islands)

Asotin Boat Ramp 6.75 acres (boat ramp;1 lane, unpaved parking lot, unpaved road, planter bed, rock bed)

City of Asotin 7.15 acres (non-irrigated areas)

Nisqually John Landing 12.4 acres (boat dock, boat ramp; 1 lane, concrete sidewalk, picnic shelter, non-irrigated areas, unpaved parking lot)

Blyton Landing 8.4 acres (boat dock, boat ramp; 1 lane, concrete sidewalk, picnic shelter, non-irrigated areas, unpaved parking lot)

Wawawai Landing (includes Granite Point) 24.4 acres (boat dock, boat ramp; 1 lane, picnic shelter, non-irrigated areas, unpaved parking lot)

Offield Landing (includes South Shore Forbay) 4.25 acres (asphalt parking lot, boat dock, boat ramp; 1 lane, picnic shelter, non-irrigated areas)

Lower Granite Esplanade 3.90 acres (asphalt parking lot, asphalt road, under benches, concrete sidewalk, concrete stairs, planter bed, non-irrigated areas, unpaved parking lot, septic Field)

Lower Granite North Boneyard, downstream Lay down area 13.11 acres (unpaved parking lot, access road, downstream lay down area)

Lower Granite North Shore Tailrace, recreation 11.99 acres (non-irrigated areas, parking lot, access road) Areas

Lower Granite North Shore 5.58 acres (non-irrigated areas)

Lower Granite North Shore Illia Housing 8.9 acres (non-irrigated areas)

Lower Granite Juvenile Fish Facility 1.54 acres (asphalt parking, asphalt road, concrete sidewalk, unpaved roads)

Lower Granite Dam Embankment 7.3 acres (embankment)

LAKE BRYAN AREAS:

Illia Landing 11 acres (non-irrigated areas)

Illia Dunes Recreation Area 29.9 acres (non-irrigated area, unpaved parking lots (2)

Lambi Creek 1.7 acres (non-irrigated areas, unpaved parking lots, access road)

Willow Landing 10.8 acres (asphalt parking lot, asphalt raod, boat dock, boat ramp’

1 lane, around picnic shelter, non-irrigated areas)

Little Goose Landing 13.6 acres (asphalt parking lot, asphalt road, boat dock, boat ramp;

1 lane, picnic shelter, non-irrigated areas)

Little Goose Esplanade 5.82 acres (asphalt parking, asphalt road, under benches, concrete sidewalk, concrete stairs, planter beds, irrigated lawn)

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