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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to update the Performance Work Statement to include paragraph C.1.6, and an updated QASP. The follow ing provisions and clauses are added as a result: FAR 52.223-1, FAR 52.223-2, FAR 52.223-4, FAR 52.223-9, FAR 52.223-10, FAR

52.223-11, FAR 52.223-15, & FAR 52.223-17.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 22

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Jan-2016

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912EK-16-T-0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jan-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Jan-2016

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

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ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

W912EK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (MAY 2012)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C.

8102(c)(3)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

(End of provision)

52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2013)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall make maximum use of biobased products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless--

(1) The product cannot be acquired--

(i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)).

For example, all USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following:

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferredgov.

(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall--

(1) Report to http://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and

(2) Submit this report no later than--

(i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and

(ii) At the end of contract performance.

(End of clause)

52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

As required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(i)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that the percentage of recovered materials content for EPA-designated items to be delivered or used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications or other contractual requirements.

(End of provision)

52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-

DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

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

Postconsumer material means a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. Postconsumer material is a part of the broader category of “recovered material.”

Recovered material means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.

(b) The Contractor, on completion of this contract, shall--

(1) Estimate the percentage of the total recovered material content for EPA-designated item(s) delivered and/or used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post-consumer material content; and

(2) Submit this estimate to the assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative.

52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM (MAY 2011)

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

Recycling means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion.

Waste prevention means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials.

Waste reduction means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products.

(b) Consistent with the requirements of section 3(e) of Executive Order 13423, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract.

52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (MAY 2001)

(a) Definition. Ozone-depleting substance, as used in this clause, means any substance the Environmental Protection Agency designates in 40 CFR part 82 as--

(1) Class I, including, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform;

or

(2) Class II, including, but not limited to, hydrochlorofluorocarbons.

(b) The Contractor shall label products which contain or are manufactured with ozone-depleting substances in the manner and to the extent required by 42 U.S.C. 7671j (b), (c), and (d) and 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart E, as follows:

“WARNING: Contains (or manufactured with, if applicable), a substance(s) which harm(s) public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.”----------------------------

The Contractor shall insert the name of the substance(s).

52.223-15 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENERGY-CONSUMING PRODUCTS (DEC 2007)

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

Energy-efficient product—

(1) Means a product that--

(i) Meets Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency criteria for use of the Energy Star trademark label; or

(ii) Is in the upper 25 percent of efficiency for all similar products as designated by the Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program.

(2) The term ``product'' does not include any energy-consuming product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(b) The Contractor shall ensure that energy-consuming products are energy efficient products (i.e., ENERGY STAR products or FEMP-designated products) at the time of contract award, for products that are--

(1) Delivered;

(2) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(3) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(4) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

(c) The requirements of paragraph (b) apply to the Contractor (including any subcontractor) unless--

(1) The energy-consuming product is not listed in the ENERGY STAR Program or FEMP; or

(2) Otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Information about these products is available for--

(1) ENERGY STAR at http://www.energystar.gov/products; and

(2) FEMP at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html.

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2008)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired—

(1) Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(2) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(3) At a reasonable price.

(b) Information about this requirement is available at EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site, http://www.epa.gov/cpg/. The list of EPA-designated items is available at http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm.

The following have been modified:

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.

1. 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.

2. Performance Standards

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

3. 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.

a. 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.

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

c. 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.

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

Performance-Based Matrix, Attachment A

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

Combating Trafficking in Persons

Adherence to FAR clause 52.222-50.

Assessment by COR Random inspection of contract services.

100% Accuracy

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 that fails to meet contract requirements.

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