W912EF25Q0045 SOLICITATION.pdf

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

509-527-7205

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 23 Jul 2025

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

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

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KEREE GRAVES

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

W68SBV50303955

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.

KEREE GRAVES

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 960560 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

MILL CREEK PROJECT OFFICE

3211 RESERVOIR ROAD

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-8400

TEL: FAX:

509-527-7802FAX:

TEL: 509-527-7205 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

561730

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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

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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

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20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

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AMOUNT

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This is a request for quote for Mill Creek Vegetation in accordance with the performance work statement for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, at, Mill Creek Dam, Walla Walla, Washington.

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk.

Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:

FEDERAL SERVICE DESK

ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING

460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD

LONDON, KY 40741-7285

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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 Keree Graves, or the SAM website for assistance or have questions.

TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF KEREE GRAVES

AT keree.graves@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: _________________________ SAM UEI Number ________________________________

Total Amount of Contract: ____________________________

The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM replaced FBO. If you have been using FBO, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.

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 www.sam.gov, 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.

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

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

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 Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above.

5. Groundswork and vegetation documentation to demonstrate that the offered groundsmaintance complies with the Performance Work Statement.

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

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

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.

Bidder Inquiry:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a website that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the bid or proposal due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: VAIDD5-9YI966

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public” c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example: if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428- HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@projnet.info

PERFORMANCE WORK STATMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 2025

Section 1 General Information

1.1 Scope of Work

The work identified herein shall include pesticide spraying, and may include some mechanical removal of invasive and nuisance vegetation. The work shall be performed at the areas described in this contract and shown on the included maps.

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 herein.

1.2 period of Performance

The period of performance for this contract shall be 1 March through 31 October annually.

1.3 Contractor Personnel

1.3.1. The Contractor must designate an on-site supervisor. If not they Contractor the supervisor must be designated 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.

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

1.3.3 The supervisor must be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.

1.3.4 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.

1.3.5 Contractor personnel must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

1.3.6 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.

1.3.7 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, proper chemical storage, 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: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and- Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/

1.4. QUALITY CONTROL

1.4.1 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 prior to 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 within 30 days after contract award date, the pre-work conference and work cannot commence and will not be considered a delay by the government.

1.4.2. The Quality Control plan must minimally include:

1.4.2.1. 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.

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

1.4.2.3. A description of the records to be kept to document

inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

1.4.3 Records of Quality Control inspections must be kept and made available to the COR, at the monthly contracting meeting or at the time of invoicing whichever comes first, throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.5. 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.

1.6. MEETINGS & COMMENCEMENT

1.6.1. Pre-Work Meeting. Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the Contractor must attend a pre-work meeting at the Mill Creek Project Office at a time mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the COR.

Mill Creek Project office Address: 3211 Reservoir Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362

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:

o Certificate(s) of Insurance o Letter of Authority for the Contract Supervisor.

o Quality Control Plan o Accident Reporting Plan o Accident Prevention Plan o Activity Hazardous Analysis Plan o Hazardous Material Communication Plan o Hazardous Waste Disposal Plan o A list of names, addresses and state issued ID number of all employees who will be working for the Contractor, o A list of all vehicles and equipment to be used by the Contractor.

o A list of supplies and materials to be used in the contract o E-Verify for all employees who will be working for the contractor o Training certificates for AT Level I awareness training and OPSEC Training o Pesticide licenses o A list of any subcontractors

1.6.2. Commencement. The 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.

1.6.3. Monthly Contract Meetings. It is preferred that the Contract Manager meet monthly from February to September with the COR to review the past month‘s performance and to discuss contract issues. However, if unable to meet or at the benefit to the Government the meetings may be held by phone or internet meeting. Meetings will be held at a time 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 may 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.

1.6.4 There will be an annual meeting at the beginning of the contract year to discuss general expectation for the year. The meeting will be held at the Mill Creek Project office at a time agreed to by the COR and the Contract Manager prior to the meeting.

1.7 PHYSICAL and OPERATIONAL SECURITY

1.7.1. 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.

1.7.2. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements.

Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative.

Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.7.3. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center- Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

1.7.4. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.7.5. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E- Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.7.6. 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). 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.

1.7.7. 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.

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

1.7.7.2. 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. The cost for replacing all locks for a master key can be more than $13,000.

1.6.7.3. 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.

1.8. HOURS OF OPERATION

1.8.1. 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 weekends unless specified in writing/email by the COR. Work should be avoided during higher levels of visitation. Coordinate with COR during monthly meetings to avoid potential conflicts with higher levels of visitation.

1.9. CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES

1.9.1. 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.

1.9.2. 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.

1.9.3. Environmental Protection: For the purpose of this contract, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemicals, physical or biological elements, or other agents present outside their intended use, 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, abatement, spill reporting, and storage of chemicals.

1.9.4 Pest Management: Contractor will comply with the

Corps of Engineers Pest Management Implementation Instructions which is provided online at:

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

These documents provides guidance for pesticides that can be applied and the manner in which they are applied.

https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Portals/28/docs/programsandprojects/Pest Management/201722 08%20FINAL%20Terrestrial%20Integrated%20Pest%20Management%20Pr ogram%20Instructio ns.pdf

1.9.5. Fish and Wildlife: Contractor shall perform all work and take such steps required to minimize interference with or disturbance to fish and wildlife including threatened and endangered species. The Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Act, and any other environmental laws that apply must be strictly adhered to.

1.9.6. 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.

1.9.7. 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 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to using or storing such chemicals in Government facilities.

1.9.8 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.

1.10. RECORDS

The Contractor is responsible for reporting any pesticides applied as described in the Implementation Instructions. These reports may be made through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or through a PDF submitted to the COR using the “email data” button on the PDF. There are specific instructions on how to report any pesticides applied in the pest management program instructions. Records must submitted within 7 days of application. A new record must be completed for each pest control category or change in formulation.

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

https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Portals/28/docs/programsandprojects/Pest Management/170822 AnticipatedApplicationRecord%20-%20OPS.pdf Actual Application Form https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Portals/28/docs/programsandprojects/Pest Management/170822 ActualApplicationRecord%20-%20OPS.pdf 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 using the “email data” button on the form.

Instruction regarding submission requirements for PDF are provided in the form and in the Integrated Pesticide Management instructions.

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

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

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.

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

2.3. Contracting Officer (KO). ―Contracting Officer is the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government. The KO is the only person that can modify this contract.

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

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.

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).

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

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

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))

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.

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.

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.

2.13. Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). A government individual designated to inspect the Contractor‘s performance.

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 3A GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

3.1. The Government will not furnish any services.

SECTION 3B GOVERNMENT FURNISHED STORAGE AREAS

The Government will not provide any storage areas.

SECTION 4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

Except for those items or services specifically stated in Section 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.

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.

4.1.1 Pesticides: Pesticides used must be listed and used as

described in the Pest Management Implementation Instructions.

4.1.2 Sprayers: Spray equipment must comply with the Pest

Management Implementation Instructions.

4.1.3 Signage: Signs will be posted and removed as per WSDA

Pesticide Application Rules. The signs will have all required information as per WSDA.

https://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/Pesticides/LawsRules.aspx

SECTION 5 TASKS

5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Contractor must provide all personnel, materials, supplies, and other items and services necessary to perform pesticide application, 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. Access is weather dependent.

On special occasions and as needed the contractor will be in the role of Pesticide Applicator License holder to over see Mill Creek personnel spraying. This would include when the contractor is on site or oversite by phone. This oversight would be in compliance with pertinent Washington State pesticide application laws and regulations.

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 1 January 2025:

Paved Trails/ Roads – There are 1 mile of paved roads/trails 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, Poison Hemlock, White Bryony, Japanese Knotweed, Cocklebur are present throughout the property. COR will designate the areas to be sprayed.

Additional invasive, undesirable species, or areas as identified by the COR Outside levee slope – There are six acres of outside levee slope within 15’-50’ of the

OHWM

Inside levee slope – There are four acres of inside levee slope within 0’-50’ of the OHWM.

Project office landscaping – Rock border and entrance area, approximately 2000 square feet, are currently 15% vegetation cover.

Tree of heaven – there are approximately 3+ acres of tree of heaven and tree size range from saplings to 30” dbh.

Japanese Knotweed – There are approximately 5 acres of Japanese Knotweed mostly located with 0’ to 50’ of the OHWM.

Cocklebur – There is approximately 2 acres of cocklebur mostly located around the

Lake and food plots.

Puncture Vine (Goat head) – There are approximately 10 acres of goat head, which typically sprouts Late June through September.

5 Food Plots are located throughout the property. They are accessible by offroad vehicle.

There is 1 mile of gravel road off property along the easement of the Russel Creek

Canal.

Russel Creek Canal

5.2 Vegetation Management. Pesticides available to use are located in the Pest Management Implementation Instructions. Pesticides are limited to those identifies in the Integrated Pest Management plan due to the Endangered Species Act and must be strictly adhered to. Application method must follow the guidance in the Pest Management Implementation Instructions. Conditions must be in accordance with Pesticide Label and wind speed must be in accordance with the Pest Management Implementation Instructions. Applications the base year, option year 2, and option year 4 should be Glyphosate.

Applications during option year 1 and option year 3 should be a mixture of broadleaf killer and grass killer.

5.2.1 – Pesticide Application – Total Control Task Details Unit AQL Surveillance 1’ border along Paved There is 1 mile of paved roads One time 95% of plants 100% of the Roads/Trails that are that are within 15’-50’ of the application sprayed die within area will be within 15’-50’ of the OHWM. Currently less than 1% between March and 15 days of inspected OHWM vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter May application. 100% 15-21 days

Pesticide after Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

1’ border along Paved There are 3 miles of paved roads One time 95% of plants 100% of the Roads/Trails that are that are over 50’ from the OHWM. application sprayed die within area will be over 50’ from OHWM Currently less than 1% vegetation between March and 15 days of inspected cover in 1’ perimeter. May application. 100% 15-21 days Pesticide after Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

1’ border along Paved .5 Acres of paved parking areas One time 95% of plants 100% of the Parking Areas and all within 15’-50’ of the OHWM with application sprayed die within area will be cracks within the about 500 feet of the perimeter between March and 15 days of inspected Paved Parking Areas located within 15’-50’ from the May application. 100% 15-21 days that are within 15’- 50’ OHWM. Currently less than 1% Pesticide after of the OHWM vegetation cover in 1’ perimeter. Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

1’ border along Paved 2.5 Acres of paved parking areas One time 95% of plants 100% of the Parking Areas and all over 50’ of the OHWM with about application sprayed die within area will be cracks within the 3,500 feet of the perimeter between March and 15 days of inspected Paved Parking Areas located over 50’ from the OHWM. May application. 100% 15-21 days that are over 50’ from Currently less than 1% vegetation Pesticide after OHWM cover in 1’ perimeter. Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

Gravel Roads within There is 1 mile of 14’ wide gravel One time 95% of plants 100% of the 15’- 50’ of the OHWM road that is within 15’-50’ of the application sprayed die within area will be

OHWM. Currently less than 1% between March and 15 days of inspected vegetation cover. May application. 100% 15-21 days Pesticide after Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

Gravel Roads over 50’ There are 5 miles of 14’ wide One time 95% of plants 100% of the from OHWM gravel road that are over 50’ from application sprayed die within area will be the OHWM. Currently less than between March and 15 days of inspected 1% vegetation cover. May application. 100% 15-21 days Pesticide

Application report submitted within 7 days.

after application.

Gravel Parking Areas Two Acres of Gravel Parking One time 95% of plants 100% of the Areas over 50' from the OHWM application sprayed die within area will be between March and 15 days of inspected May application. 100% 15-21 days Pesticide after Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

Bennington Lake Dam The Bennington Lake Dam is 50 One time 95% of plants 100% of the Acres and has a 4:1 slope on one application sprayed die within area will be side and a 3:1 slope on the other between March and 15 days of inspected side. The entire dam area that May application. 100% 15-21 days needs to be sprayed is over 50’ Pesticide after from the OHWM. Currently 10% Application report application.

vegetation cover. submitted within 7 days.

Wet side of the The Wet side of the Diversion One time 95% of plants 100% of the Diversion Dam Dam is 1.5 Acres. This area is application sprayed die within area will be within 15’-50’ of the OHWM. between March and 15 days of inspected Currently 5% vegetation cover. May application. 100% 15-21 days Pesticide after Application report application.

submitted within 7 days.

Christmas Tree Piles 1 acre of Christmas Tree piles One time 85% of the plants 50% of the application die within 15 days area will be between March and of application. inspected May 100% Pesticide 15-21 days Application report after submitted within 7 application.

days.

Project office Decorative rock surrounding 2 applications. 1 in 95% of plants die 100% of the office and front entrance pavers. May and one in within 15 day of area will be Approx. 2000 square feet. July. application. 100% inspected Pesticide 15-21 days Application report after submitted within 7 application.

days.

Glyphosate treatment to Target species – all plants, grasses, Two half acre 1st treatment 95% of 100% of the achieve bare ground shrubs in the designated area. (will treatments at the plants die within 15 area will be not include areas with trees). This same location. One days of application. inspected line will be glyphosate all years of this treatment March to 2nd treatment 100% within 15-21 contract. April. One Treatment of plants die within days of each April to May. 15 days of application.

application.

5.2.2 – Pesticide Application – Broadleaf Species Control. Contractor must obtain maps of areas to be sprayed before spraying commences. Contractor must not use same pesticide more than 2 years consecutively, to prevent resistance development. Contractor will identify past and upcoming broadleaf chemicals for the year during the annual meeting.

Task Details Unit AQL Surveillance Broadleaf Boom Spray (may include total control for food plots or other designated areas if needed)

Target Species may include Yellowstar Thistle, Scotch Thistle, Japanese Knotweed, Cocklebur, Puncture Vine, or Teasel.

Areas and when to be sprayed will be designated by COR.

This task includes spaying the food plots prior to planting.

Thirty Acres split up around the project designated by the COR to be sprayed between March and October.

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application.

100% Pesticide Application report submitted within 7 days.

25% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

Broadleaf Spot Spray (Backpack Sprayer)

Target Species may include Yellowstar Thistle, Scotch Thistle, Japanese Knotweed, Puncture Vine, White Bryony, Cocklebur or Teasel. May also include grass’s in the inlet canal.

Areas and when to be sprayed will be designated by COR.

Ten Acres split up around the project designated by the COR to be sprayed between March and September.

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application.

100% Pesticide Application report submitted within 7 days.

25% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after

Outside levee slope

The outside levee slope of the north and south levees of Mill Creek area is 6 acres. This area is within 15’-50’ of the

OHWM.

One time broadleaf application between March and September.

95% of plants sprayed die within 15 days of application.

100% Pesticide Application report submitted within 7 days.

25% of the area will be inspected 15-21 days after application.

Inside Slope of Levee The inside levee slope of the north and south levees of Mill Creek area is 4 acres. Target species include broadleaf weeds and woody vegetation such as roses, cottonwoods, blackberries, and…