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W912EK-16-T-0017 13-Jan-2016

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

309-794-5333

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 12 Feb 2016

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DANIELLE M GAINEY

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

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

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

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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OFFEROR CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1500 ROCK ISLAND DRIVE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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SIZE STANDARD:

$7.0 million

NAICS:

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

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ITEM NO.

W912EK-16-T-0017

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

This will be a lowest price technically acceptable acquisition. Award will be made based on best value to the Government, not based on price alone, in accordance with FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014).

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

In order to be considered responsive, bidders must complete and return all of the following:

Complete and return first page of solicitation (standard form 1449), including bidder’s complete mailing address, telephone number, bidder’s name, title, and signature.

Complete and return Bid Schedule (CLINs).

SUBMIT INFORMATION REQUESTED IN CLAUSE 52.212‐2.

Technical Capability Statement

Past Performance Questionnaire

Offerors must thoroughly complete the solicitation pages and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page 1 of the solicitation. Completed quotation packages may be returned via email or mail.

If emailed, send to danielle.m.gainey@usace.army.mil, Subject: OFFER – Lake Red Rock Levee Mowing –W912EK-16-T-0017.

If mailed, mark envelope “Quote for Solicitation W914EK-16-T-0017”.

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

PO BOX 2004

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61204-2004

SITE VISIT:

Bidders who wish to request a site visit should contact the Red Rock Admin Office at (641) 828- 7522 to schedule an appointment. The point of contact is Junifer Kruse, telephone extension #6441.

BID SCHEDULE

BID SCHEDULE (“CLINS”)

ITEM 0001 BASE PERIOD

LOCATION QUANTITY TOTAL

0001AA Avon 3 MOWINGS $

0001AB Carlisle 3 MOWINGS $

0001AC Southeast Des Moines/Southwest Pleasant Hill

3 MOWINGS $

GRAND TOTAL BASE YEAR $

ITEM 0002 OPTION YEAR I

0002AA Avon 3 MOWINGS $

0002AB Carlisle 3 MOWINGS $

0002AC Southeast Des Moines/Southwest Pleasant Hill

GRAND TOTAL OPTION YR.1 $

ITEM 0003 OPTION YEAR II

0003AA Avon 3 MOWINGS $

0003AB Carlisle 3 MOWINGS $

0003AC Southeast Des Moines/Southwest Pleasant Hill

GRAND TOTAL OPTION YR. 2 $

ITEM 0004 OPTION YEAR III

0004AA Avon 3 MOWINGS $

0004AB Carlisle 3 MOWINGS $

0004AC Southeast Des Moines/Southwest Pleasant Hill

GRAND TOTAL OPTION YR. 3 $

ITEM 0005 OPTION YEAR IV

0005AA Avon 3 MOWINGS $

0005AB Carlisle 3 MOWINGS $

0005AC Southeast Des Moines/Southwest Pleasant Hill

GRAND TOTAL OPTION YR. 4 $

SUMMARY OF BID SCHEDULE

PERIOD PRICE

TOTAL – 0001 BASE PERIOD $

TOTAL – 0002 OPTION YR. 1 $

TOTAL – 0003 OPTION YR. 2 $

TOTAL – 0004 OPTION YR. 3 $

TOTAL – 0005 OPTION YR. 4 $

GRAND TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTION PERIODS

TECHNICAL CAPABILTY STATEMENT

(OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE)

The Offeror SHALL provide sufficient documentation of their technical capability, such as experience of the company and/or the key personnel and crew who will be performing the work, resumes, equipment lists, etc. or other information to enable the Government to determine the company's capability on projects of similar type, size, scope and complexity.

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

(OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE)

AGENCY/COMPANY THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED FOR:_______________________________

POINT OF CONTACT & TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Levee Mowing Operations

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Red Rock Knoxville, Iowa

SECTION TITLE

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C-3 SPECIFIC TASKS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1 MOWING LOCATION AND DETAIL MAP

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

C-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

C.1.1 BACKGROUND. Lake Red Rock is Iowa’s Largest Lake, with numerous parks and natural resource areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The primary purpose of Lake Red Rock is to function as a flood control reservoir and afford flood risk management to downstream communities. A feature of the flood control reservoir is a series of three (3) levees that protect the following towns of S.E. Des Moines: S.W. Pleasant Hill, Avon, and Carlisle when the reservoir is experiencing large magnitude flooding. Award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), performance-based service contract.

C.1.2 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, labor, manpower, fuel, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the work described herein at various locations throughout the Lake Red Rock, Corps of Engineers (COE) managed areas. All work will be performed in accordance with the contract and inspected per the QASP.

C.1.3 PERIOD OF PEFORMANCE. The resulting contract will be for a base period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. Option periods will be priced and may be exercised by a contract modification, in accordance with the clause FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Performance of the Resource Mowing contract with option periods are as follows:

BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 April 2016 – 30 September 2016 OPTION PERIOD I PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 April 2017 – 30 September 2017 OPTION PERIOD II PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 April 2018 – 30 September 2018 OPTION PERIOD III PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 April 2019 – 30 September 2019 OPTION PERIOD IV PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 April 2020 – 30 September 2020

C.1.4 REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a

Government Installation, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain, during the period of performance under this contract, the following types and minimum dollar amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State statute**

Employer’s Liability Minimum $100,000

Commercial General Liability Minimum $500,000 per occurrence

Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum $200,000 per person

Minimum $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury Minimum $ 20,000 per occurrence for property damage

* Reference FAR 28.307-2 Liability, subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c).

** Iowa Division of Insurance, telephone # (515) 281-5705 Division of Workers Compensation, telephone # (800) 775-2667

NOTE: Coverage listed above is minimums only. If higher limits of coverage are required by State statute, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage.

C.1.5 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE. After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will contact the Contractor to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Lake Red Rock Project Office to review the work requirements. The Contractor shall also submit a current copy at this meeting the following items:

C.1.5.1 Certificate of Insurance. The contractor shall submit a “Certificate of Insurance”, with thirty (30) day cancellation clause as proof of insurance coverage.

C.1.5.2 Letter designating On-the-Job Supervisor and including phone numbers.

C.1.5.3 CPR/First Aid Certificate(s) for all employees.

C.1.5.4 Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare a written Accident Prevention Plan, IAW EM 385-1- 1, and submit it to the COR at the pre-work conference. The Safety Plan shall include at a minimum the following: analysis of job hazards, policy and procedures to minimize hazards, required employee safety equipment, and emergency contacts.

Additional meetings with the contractor may be held as necessary. Meetings shall be scheduled to take place at the project office as necessary to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract and to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract specifications.

C.1.6 DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) located at the Lake Red Rock Project Office.

C.1.7 SAFETY: Appropriate measures shall be taken to protect the general public, contractor and Government personnel from accidental injury. All services shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineer’s Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014, or current copy, a reference copy is available at the Lake Red Rock Project Office. The safety manual is also available at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerManuals/tabid/16439/u43544q/4 54D203338352D312D31/Default.aspx. Any injury, property damage or safety hazard observed by the contractor shall be immediately reported to the COR.

C.1.8 SECURITY:

C.1.8.1 Keys may be assigned to the Contractor for access to sites. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys, and shall be accountable and return all keys to the Project Office before final payment.

C.1.8.2 For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in the Contractor security matters or processes.

C.1.8.3 In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party with the last 6 months of Receipt of Award date and authorize reports to be provided the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the last ten years covering States the contractor has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, DMV records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee” work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge shall have the following items shown, the employee’s picture, employee’s name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by DUI or public intoxication records; or

(3) Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g. drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Rock Island District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project. Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the contract. The Rock Island District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee from working on a contract awarded by the Rock Island District based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee, the Contractor shall immediately contact the COR, and or the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance. Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

In the event of an unforeseen change in work site conditions which may require a contract modification, and the contractor is required to immediately add personnel, a Personnel Change Request Form will be submitted to and approved by the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

Employee is escorted while on site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified prime contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

Each prime contractor employee can sponsor only five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Rock Island District Security Office No Later than (NLT) 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

Foreign national employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements (see AT/OPSEC E-verify paragraph).

Approved and identified prime contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

Each prime contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

For all projects located at the Clock Tower and Annex Building, all personnel will receive an identification badge or pass for access to either building. This must be accomplished prior to start of work and will be coordinated with the Contractor, COR and local security office.

Personnel Change Request Form

Contract #_______________ Date___________

We, _____________________, respectfully request to add/replace (circle one) personnel to the jobsite due to the following situation:

Personnel to be conditionally added to the ACL (escorted by):

Background checks (if required for a long term employee) shall be submitted by close of business on (insert proposed date): ________________

(Insert signature block)

C.1.8.4 PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM. The Contractor must pre- screen

Candidates using the E-verify Program website (http://www.uscis.gov/e- verify) to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. Documentation of company enrollment in E-verify, via a print screen of the company profile within the E-verify system, must be submitted to the Security Office no later than 3 business days after the initial notice to proceed.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Security Office after Notice to Proceed is given.

**NOTE: To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK-15-C-0026), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mailed to:

Security Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District

1500 k Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

C.1.9 INSPECTION. The Contractor shall inspect all work performed by employees prior to submittal of invoice to ensure that all work has been performed as described in the Scope.

C.1.9.1 The work will be performed in accordance with contract specifications and is subject to inspection to insure compliance with the terms of the contract and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

(QASP).

C.1.9.2 The COR shall be notified within one (1) business day upon completion of each work item. Any work not meeting the specifications contained within the PWS shall be corrected within five (5) business days at the expense of the Contractor.

C.1.10 WORK LOCATIONS. Work sites are in the following towns of Southeast Des Moines: Southwest

Pleasant Hill, Avon, and Carlisle. Please see the levee mowing maps, attached hereto.

C.1.11 PAYMENT PROCEDURES. Payment for services performed under this contract will be made after satisfactory performance of work according to schedule and upon receipt of invoice. No invoice shall be received or accepted until Contractor inspects own performance first. Floods, high lake pool, construction, plant dormancy, and other circumstances may prohibit access to some areas or render mowing unnecessary. If this occurs, some areas will be excluded from mowing. Payment will be made only for services performed.

Invoices shall be submitted to the Lake Red Rock Project Office, 1105 North Highway T-15, Knoxville, IA 50138.

The Contractor shall submit an original invoice upon completion of work. Each invoice shall contain the following information:

Contractor’s name & address as it appears on the contract number Description of work completed Quantity of work completed Unit prices

Extended totals Original Signature

C.1.12 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR ADVERSE WEATHER. If adverse weather is experienced and work is delayed due to unsafe or unworkable conditions, an extension may be given by the Contracting Officer.

Adverse weather must actually prohibit work beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the Contractor.

C-2

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C.2 EQUIPMENT AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

C.2.1.1 Mowing machinery shall be safe for efficient operation of the implement and its attachment(s).

C.2.1.2 Tractors shall be of suitable size and type for intended use, and must comply with Corps of Engineers

Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014, or current copy. A copy is available at the Lake Red Rock Project Office.

C.2.1.3 All equipment must have required safety protection for the operator (i.e. Impact resistant windows, deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports).

C.2.1.4 The Contractor shall be responsible to provide all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract. Equipment breakdowns do not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to complete work task order on time.

C.2.1.5 Equipment may be stored overnight and on weekends during continuous workdays at the work sites.

It is requested that the Contractor coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative so that parking locations do not hamper public use, field accesses, gates; is off public roadways. This shall insure Red Rock staff is aware of what and where equipment is located. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) assumes no liability to Contractor equipment caused by vandalism or tampering.

C-3

SPECIFIC TASKS

C.3 LEVEE MOWING OPERATIONS

C.3.1 Mowing will not be permitted when operations would cause rutting. No vehicle or equipment operation is allowed outside of the mowed area. The COR will designate an area for vehicle parking and unloading equipment.

C.3.2 Prior to mowing, the Contractor shall remove all litter, waste, obstructions and/or safety hazards. The

Contractor shall be responsible for disposal costs. The Contractor shall also be alert for eroded gullies, culverts, tire hazards, etc.

C.3.3 The Contractor shall remove limbs and other incidental obstacles that hinder mowing operation. The

Contractor is responsible for the removal of limbs and trees that have fallen down within the mowed areas. The Contractor shall place the cut woody material in a neat stack off the levee toe and place at the location from where it had originated. The Contractor is not responsible for large-scale, catastrophic damage to trees from tornadoes or catastrophic straight-line winds.

C.3.4 All grass, weeds, and other vegetation shall be mowed to not less than four inches or more than six inches from levee top, side slopes and at a minimum ten feet from each side of levee toe. Terrain at some location may differ from the typical levee profile and require mowing farther from the levee toe. See each area and consult COR for more information.

C.3.5 The Contractor shall trim with string trimmer or similar tool around each gatewell, both sides of fences, gates, guardrails, footings, foundations, concrete walls, culverts, and other features within the profile of the mowed levee.

C.3.6 The Contractor shall ensure that no uncut vegetation is left from lack of mower overlap. Once mowing is started, the Contractor shall complete the entire levee system in a manner to avoid varying height of mowed surface.

C.3.7 The Contractor may be allowed, at Contracting Officers (CO) discretion, additional time to complete work due to inclement weather.

C.3.8 Floods, high lake pool, construction, plant dormancy, and other circumstances as determined by CO, may prohibit access to some areas or render mowing unnecessary. If this occurs, some areas will be excluded from mowing. Payment will be made only for services performed.

C.3.9 TIME PERIOD

C.3.9.1 Mowing and trash removal shall be performed three times per year:

• First mowing – Initiated and completed between May 1-31.

• Second mowing – Initiated and completed between July 1-31.

• Third mowing – Initiated and completed between September 1 – 30.

C.3.10 LEVEE DETAILS.

C.3.10.1 The Carlisle levee protects low lying areas of the community on parts of the south, east and north sides. Total length is approximately 1.33 miles. Approximate total acreage is 16 acres. There is one gravity flow gatewell, one sanitary sewer gatewell and fences.

C.3.10.2 The Avon levee protects the south, east and north sides of Avon. Approximate total length is 2.1 miles. Approximate total acreage is 20.8 acres. There are two gravity flow gatewells.

C.3.10.3 The Southeast Des Moines/Southwest Pleasant Hill levee starts at the Old Carlisle Road ramp and gate, located at the southeast corner of the City of Des Moines sewage treatment plant to the end of levee west of the Hallett Materials sand and gravel pit. Approximate total length is 4.8 miles.

Approximate total acreage is 48 acres.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

MOWING LOCATION AND DETAIL MAPS

Provided by Attachment

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

LEVEE MOWING SERVICES SCHEDULE

95% compliance is required (5% maximum defect allowed)

SERVICE MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

LEVEE MOWING X X X

MOWING HEIGHT 4-6 INCHES X X X

MOWING COMPLETE – CROWN, SIDE

SLOPES, AND TOE

X X X

TRIMMING COMPLETE X X X

GARBAGE PICKED UP X X X

LIMBS INHIBITING MOWING REMOVED X X X

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Purpose: This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in this contract. The intent is to ensure that the contractor performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract, and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

Critical performance processes and requirements. Critical to the performance of the contract, the contractor shall provide all personnel equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, other items and services necessary to perform as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide accurate transaction processing to ensure that material accountability comply with safety and security requirements, in accordance with this PWS. Additionally, the contractor shall be accountable for all auditable documents, establish/maintain effective quality, and perform required within prescribed timeframes. The performance process is the timely, accurate, and thorough completion of all contract requirements.

Performance Standards

Schedule. The dates for services and the actual accomplishment of the services in accordance with the schedule will be assessed against original dates of services and milestones established for the contract.

Service. The services required to be performed will be assessed against the PWS detailed in the contract, for the required content, quality, timeliness, and accuracy.

Past Performance. In addition to schedule and services, and cost aspects of performance discussed above, pursuant to FAR 42.15, the Government will assess the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship, the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules including the administrative aspects of performance, the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction, and the contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

Surveillance methods. The primary methods of surveillance used to monitor performance of this contract will include, but not be limited to: random or planned sampling, periodic inspection, Contractor Self Reporting, and validated customer complaints.

Random/Scheduled Monitoring. Random and/or scheduled monitoring will be conducted if and when deemed necessary by the COR to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract. Using the attached matrix the COR will determine whether the contractor is in compliance with the terms of the contract.

Contractor Self-Reporting. The contractor shall provide as needed status reports that document significant problems/issues and potential resolutions.

Customer Feedback. Customer feedback will be obtained from valid customer complaints. Customer complaints, to be considered valid, must set forth clearly and in writing the detailed nature of the complaint; must be signed and must be forwarded to the COR by the contractor. The contractor shall maintain a log of all customer complaints as well as a copy of each complaint in a documentation file. The COR may request to review the log and/or documentation file at any time.

Performance Measurement: Performance will be measured in accordance with the following table:

Performance-Based Matrix

Performance Element

Performance Requirement

Surveillance Method

Frequency

Acceptable Quality Level

Contract Services Contract Services furnished as prescribed in the PWS as applicable.

Inspection by the

COR

Random inspection of all sampling of contract services.

>95% of services inspected performed timely and without rework required.

Overall Contract Performance

Overall contract performance of sufficient quality to earn a Satisfactory (or higher) rating in the COR’s annual report on contractor performance

Assessment by the

COR

Annual All service elements rated Satisfactory (or higher) Satisfactory = 95% or above average contract acceptable random sampling

Contractor Self Reporting

Contract Services furnished as prescribed in the PWS as applicable.

Contractor Self Reports

Monthly >95% of services reported performed timely and without rework required.

Customer Feedback

Customer complaints reviewed by COR

Inspection by the

COR

Per Occurrence 100% of valid customer complaints resolved

Invoicing Monthly invoices per contract procedures are timely and accurate.

Review & acceptance of the invoice by

COR

Monthly 100% accuracy

Incentives/Disincentives:

For each item that does not meet acceptable levels, the Government may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). CDRs will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer with a copy sent to the contractor. The contractor must reply in writing within 5 days of receipt identifying how future occurrences of the problem will be prevented. Based upon the contractor’s past performance and plan to solve the problem, the Contracting Officer will determine if any further action will be taken.

In accordance with the inspection of services provisions of the contract (52.212-4 (a) Inspection/Acceptance), the contractor will provide quality products in a timely manner since the Government can require the contractor, at no additional cost, to replace or correct work at fails to meet contract requirements.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

MVR.02

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Questions must be submitted via email to the following individuals:

danielle.m.gainey@usace.army.mil

Subject: QUESTION! W912EK-16-T-0017 – Red Rock Levee Mowing

The ability to submit questions is available to industry up to seven (7) days prior to the Closing (or Response) Date established by the solicitation/amendment.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Postconsumer fiber means—

(1) Paper, paperboard, and fibrous materials from retail stores, office buildings, homes, and so forth, after they have passed through their end-usage as a consumer item, including: used corrugated boxes; old newspapers; old magazines; mixed waste paper; tabulating cards; and used cordage; or

(2) All paper, paperboard, and fibrous materials that enter and are collected from municipal solid waste; but not

(3) Fiber derived from printers' over-runs, converters' scrap, and over-issue publications.

(b) The Contractor is required to submit paper documents, such as offers, letters, or reports that are printed or copied double-sided on paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer fiber, whenever practicable, when not using electronic commerce methods to submit information or data to the Government.

(End of clause)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc.

(D&B) to identify unique business entities.

Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.)

This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

Registered in the System for Award Management SAM database means that--

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number--

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov.

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor`s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc.

(D&B) to identify unique business entities, which is used as the identification number for Federal Contractors.

Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.)

This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into the SAM database;

(2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

System for Award Management (SAM) means the primary Government repository for prospective Federal awardee and Federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance-related processes. It includes—

(1) Data collected from prospective Federal awardees required for the conduct of business with the Government;

(2) Prospective contractor-submitted annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR subpart 4.12;

and

(3) Identification of those parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis, from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c)(1)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, doing business as name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to—

(A) Change the name in the SAM database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the ``Suspension of Payment'' paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM. Information provided to the Contractor's SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the ``Suspension of Payment'' paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall ensure that the DUNS number is maintained with Dun & Bradstreet throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the DUNS number to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the DUNS number does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished. Dun & Bradstreet may be contacted—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the Contractor does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(d) Contractors may obtain additional information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at https://www.acquisition.gov.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt…