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W912EK-16-T-0031 24-Feb-2016

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

309-794-5333

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 11 Mar 2016

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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TELEPHONE NO.

W912EK9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DANIELLE M GAINEY

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

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)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 966107 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

LAKE RED ROCK PROJECT OFFICE

CEMVR-OD-R

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1105 HIGHWAY T15

KNOXVILLE IA 50138-8820

TEL: 641/828-7522 FAX:

--- --- ---- REF BLOCK 18A)FAX:

TEL: 309-794-5613 (INVOICES SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

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BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

$7.0M

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

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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:

TEL:

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

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PARTIAL

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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AMOUNT

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ITEM NO.

W912EK-16-T-0031

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Year

FFP

Vegetative Maintenance at Lake Red Rock

Guaranteed Minimum - $ 50,000 Maximum Value - $ 1,250,000* *un-used capacity will be rolled forward to next exercised option year

Period of Performance: Date of Award through 31 December 2016 FOB: Destination

MAX NET

AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 1 Job OPTION Option Year 1

FFP

Period of Performance: 1 January 2017 through 31 December 2017

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 1 Job OPTION Option Year 2

FFP

Period of Performance: 1 January 2018 through 31 December 2018

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0004 1 Job OPTION Option Year 3

FFP

Period of Performance: 1 January 2019 through 31 December 2019

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0005 1 Job OPTION Option Year 4

FFP

Period of Performance: 1 January 2020 through 31 December 2020

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hereby issues solicitation W912EK-16-T-0031 for the procurement of Vegetative Management Services at Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, IA. The award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable offer received. Please refer to clause FAR 52.212-2 for quote evaluation factors and technical requirements.

This solicitation is for an Indefnite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. IDIQ Limitations are as follows:

Guaranteed Minimum - $ 50,000 (base year only) Maximum Value - $1,250,000 (un-used balance rolls forward to each exercised option)

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

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

Complete and return first page of solicitation (standard form 1449), including offeror’s

1. Complete mailing address

2. Active CAGE code (refer to clause FAR 52.204‐7)

3. Telephone number

4. Offeror’s name, title, and signature.

Complete and return Bid Schedule (CLINs).

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, at the address indicated. Completed quotation packages may be emailed to danielle.m.gainey@usace.army.mil, Subject: OFFER – W912EK-16-T-0031 – Vegetative Maintenance

IDIQ.

If mailed, mark envelope “Quote for Solicitation W914EK-15-T-0031” and mail to the following address.

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ATTN: W912EK-16-T-0031-D.GAINEY

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

PO BOX 2004

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61204-2004

SITE VISIT

You are encouraged to attend a site visit/pre-offer meeting to review contract specifications and view general work site conditions prior to submitting offer. The meeting will be held on 4 March 2016 at the Lake Red Rock Admin Office located at the south end of the Red Rock Dam. Please coordinate with Mr. Hugh Howe, at the Red Rock Admin Office at (641) 828-7522 extension #6411.

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, listed below, No Later Than (NLT) 7 March 2016 at 10:00 AM CST.

Contract Specialist:

Danielle Gainey danielle.m.gainey@usace.army.mil Subject: QUESTION! W912EK‐16‐T‐0031 – Lake Red Rock Vegetative Maintenance IDIQ

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Please offer to perform the tasks listed below and described in the Performance Work Statement. Payment for satisfactory performance shall be at the accepted rate times the quoted unit price, with fractional units (i.e., acres, feet.) prorated, unless the offer is for a flat rate. The number sequence below corresponds to the Performance Work Statement, with Specific Task items identified. *Note: The columns, “Estimated Quantities to be Evaluated” is not an obligation on behalf of the Government. This information is provided for the purposes of evaluating offers as detailed in FAR Clause 52.212-2 – Evaluation of Offers – Commercial Items.

OFFER SCHEDULE (BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE)

DATE OF AWARD THROUGH 31 December 2016

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate Estimated Quantities to be Evaluated*

Extended Rate to be Evaluated

VM001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre 40 Acres

VM003 Woody Spot Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VM005 Woody Entire Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VM007 Herbaceous Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 100 Acres

VM009 Firebreak Creation ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VM010 Firebreak Creation > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 6,000 feet

VM011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VM012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000

Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VM013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VM014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000

VM015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VM017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VM019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VM021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VM023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VM025 Field Disking ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VM026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VM027 Field Drag Harrow ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VM028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VM029 Field Cultipacking ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VM031 Broadcast Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VM033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VM035 Native Grass Drill Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VM036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

TOTAL

OFFER SCHEDULE (OPTION PERIOD I)

01 January 2017 THROUGH 31 December 2017

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate Estimated Quantities Contracted Per Year

Extended Rate to be Evaluated

VMA001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre 40 Acres

VMA003 Woody Spot Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMA005 Woody Entire Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMA007 Herbaceous Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 100 Acres

VMA009 Firebreak Creation ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMA010 Firebreak Creation > 1,000

Per 1,000 ft. 6,000 feet

VMA011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMA012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000

VMA013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMA014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000

VMA015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMA017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMA019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMA021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA025 Field Disking ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VMA026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA027 Field Drag Harrow ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VMA028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA029 Field Cultipacking ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA031 Broadcast Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMA035 Native Grass Drill Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMA036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

OFFER SCHEDULE (OPTION PERIOD II)

01 January 2018 THROUGH 31 December 2018

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate Estimated Quantities Contracted Per Year

Extended Rate to be Evaluated

VMB001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre 40 Acres

VMB003 Woody Spot Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMB005 Woody Entire Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMB007 Herbaceous Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 100 Acres

VMB009 Firebreak Creation ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMB010 Firebreak Creation > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 6,000 feet

VMB011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMB012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VMB013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMB014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VMB015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMB017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMB019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMB021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMB023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMB025 Field Disking ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat

Rate 1 Job

VMB026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre

50 Acres

VMB027 Field Drag Harrow ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat

Rate 1 Job

VMB028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre

50 Acres

VMB029 Field Cultipacking ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMB031 Broadcast Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMB033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMB035 Native Grass Drill Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMB036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

OFFER SCHEDULE (OPTION PERIOD III)

01 January 2019 THROUGH 31 December 2019

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate Estimated Quantities Contracted Per Year

Extended Rate to be Evaluated

VMC001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre 40 Acres

VMC003 Woody Spot Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMC005 Woody Entire Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMC007 Herbaceous Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 100 Acres

VMC009 Firebreak Creation ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMC010 Firebreak Creation > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 6,000 feet

VMC011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMC012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VMC013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMC014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VMC015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMC017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMC019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMC021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC025 Field Disking ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VMC026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC027 Field Drag Harrow ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VMC028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC029 Field Cultipacking ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC031 Broadcast Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMC035 Native Grass Drill Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMC036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

OFFER SCHEDULE (OPTION PERIOD IV)

01 January 2020 THROUGH 31 December 2020

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate Estimated Quantities Contracted Per Year

Extended Rate to be Evaluated

VMD001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre 40 Acres

VMD003 Woody Spot Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMD005 Woody Entire Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 150 Acres

VMD007 Herbaceous Mowing ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre 100 Acres

VMD009 Firebreak Creation ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMD010 Firebreak Creation > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 6,000 feet

VMD011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMD012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VMD013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances ≤ 1,000 feet Flat Rate 1 Job VMD014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft. 15,000 feet

VMD015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMD017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMD019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs ≤ 1 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre 200 Acres

VMD021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD025 Field Disking ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VMD026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD027 Field Drag Harrow ≤ 3 Acre Single Pass Flat Rate 1 Job VMD028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD029 Field Cultipacking ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD031 Broadcast Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

VMD035 Native Grass Drill Seeding ≤ 3 Acre Flat Rate 1 Job VMD036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre 50 Acres

TOTAL

SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OFFERED PRICE

Total - Base Period (Date of Award – December 31, 2016) $ Total - Option Period I (January 1 – December 31, 2017) $ Total - Option Period II (January 1 – December 31, 2018) $ Total - Option Period III (January 1 – December 31, 2019) $ Total - Option Period IV (January 1 – December 31, 2020) $

GRAND TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTIONS $

TECHNICAL CAPABILTY STATEMENT

(OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE)

The Offeror SHALL provide documentation as described in FAR Provision 52.212-2 – Evaluation of Offers – Commercial Items.

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

(OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE)

AGENCY/COMPANY THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED FOR:_______________________________

POINT OF CONTACT :__________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANITITY

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 PROJECT AREA MAP

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 CONTRACTOR WEEKLY WORK LOG

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

C-1

GENERAL

INFORMATION

C.1.1 BACKGROUND. Lake Red Rock is Iowa’s largest lake and flood control reservoir, with numerous parks and natural resource areas managed by the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers. The Lake Red Rock Project encompasses more than 35,000 acres of land that is largely comprised of natural resource management. The many campgrounds and Day-Use areas provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the public and bolster significant tourism in the area.

C.1.2 CONTRACT OBJECTIVES. This contract provides for vegetative management in varied settings to accomplish a multitude of specific goals related to project missions at Lake Red Rock. Settings include vegetative management in woodland, savanna, prairie, and access area rights-of-way. A major component to the contract is the complete control and eradication of vegetative growth through mowing, forestry mulching, tree shearing or removal by chain saw, and the application of chemical herbicides on specified areas at Red Rock Project. The purpose of the mechanical removal and herbicide treatment are to achieve complete (96- 100%) vegetation control of targeted vegetation in treatment areas without impacting desirable plants and save trees. Another component to the contract is the restoration or reestablishment of native plant systems through the use of prairie plantings.

C.1.3 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies (unless specified otherwise), chemicals, carrier (water or other), surfactants, labor, and supervision necessary to perform the work described herein at various locations throughout the Lake Red Rock Corps of Engineers (COE) managed areas. All herbicide applications shall be consistent with federal and state laws, regulations, product label instructions, manufacturer’s guidance and the requirements of this contract. Each work item shall be performed according to specifications described herein.

C.1.4 PERIOD OF PEFORMANCE. The resulting contract will be for a base period with four (4) option periods. The option periods are priced and may be exercised by a contract modification. See 52.217-9 for information regarding option periods.

BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Date of Award through 31 Dec. 2016 OPTION I PERIOD OF PEFORMANCE: 01 Jan. 2017 through 31 Dec. 2017 OPTION II PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 Jan. 2018 through 31 Dec. 2018 OPTION III PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 Jan. 2019 through 31 Dec. 2019 OPTION IV PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 Jan. 2020 through 31 Dec. 2020

C.1.5 REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with the 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 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-

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.1.6 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE. After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall 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: (a) Insurance Certificate, (b) Letter designating On-the-Job Supervisor, (c) written Safety Plan, (d) Environmental Protection Plan, (f) Chemical Applicator’s license(s), and (g) CPR/First Aid certificate(s) for all employees.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. The contractor shall submit a “Certificate of Insurance”, with a 30-day cancellation clause as proof of insurance coverage.

C.1.7 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.1.8 SAFETY AND SECURITY. All work shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineer’s Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, a current copy can be found at the Lake Red Rock Project Office. The safety manual is also available at:

http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/entire.pdf

C.1.8.1 The Contractor shall prepare a written Safety Plan 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.

C.1.8.2 Keys may be assigned to the Contractor for access to sites. The

Contractor shall not duplicate keys, shall be accountable and return all keys to the Project office before final payment.

C.1.8.3 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 Contractor security matters or processes.

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 within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the last seven 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's 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:

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

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

3) 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).

4) 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:

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

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

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

4) 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 Contractor 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 must be given/coordinated with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Security Office after Notice to Proceed is given.

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-16-D-XXXX), 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 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

C.1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND CONTROLS. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the COR.

C.1.9.1 The Contractor shall prepare a written environmental protection plan that shall be carried out throughout the life of this contract. This plan shall be submitted to the COR for approval within five (5) working days after the pre-work meeting. No work shall commence until the plan has been approved.

C.1.9.2 The Contractor shall conduct all services in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land, water resources and property. The Contractor’s environmental protection plan properly implemented will insure pesticides, petroleum products, or any other pollutants are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property. No overnight storage of Contractor pesticides are allowed under this contract.

Pesticides are to be stored off Government property and transported into the site daily.

C.1.9.3 All pouring, mixing and rinsing of pesticides shall be protected from spillage by a containment and recovery basin or device provided by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall have emergency spill containment and clean-up supplies with application equipment. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall notify the COR and be responsible for cleanup in accordance with federal, state and local law.

C.1.9.4 Disposal of Waste Materials. All materials, wastes, effluents, trash, oil, grease, chemicals, etc. will be disposed of off project lands in a lawful manner. Pesticide containers shall be recycled or disposed of off project land according to label directions.

C.1.9.5 Supplies and Materials. The Contractor shall supply the COR with a list (to include brand names) of all pesticides to be used by the Contractor. This list shall include the manufacturer's label and OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (Form OSHA-20) or OMB form No. 44-R1387 for all materials.

C.1.9.6 The Contractor may select the chemical formulation to be used in order to obtain complete control of target vegetation. Proposed formulations must conform to pesticide label and submitted to the COR for approval.

Products must also be on the Rock Island District’s list of Pre-Approved Pesticides. Use of any other pesticides is prohibited unless approval is received from the Rock Island District Pesticide Coordinator. Requests for pesticide approval should be sent to the COR for preliminary review and then forwarded to the District Coordinator for final review. All herbicides must be in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations governing the use of such herbicides and pesticides.

C.1.9.7 The Contractor assumes all liability for improperly applied herbicides.

C.1.9.8 If any herbicide application could contact surface water then an equivalent water label herbicide must be used.

C.1.9.9 The Contractor shall meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the EPA. For a list of items that qualify for use within this contract, visit the EPA’s website at:

http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/) for updates

C.1.9.10 The Contractor shall meet the BioPreferred Program requirements set forth by the USDA. For a list of items that qualify for use in this contract, visit the USDA website at:

http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories .xhtml) for updates

C.1.10 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.1.10.1 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.1.10.2 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.1.11 WORK LOCATIONS. Work sites are widely scattered and vary in topography, vegetative cover and access for equipment. Travel time between sites should also be considered and offer accordingly. See project area map (attached as Technical Exhibit #1).

C.1.12 REPORT OF WORK PERFORMED. The contractor shall submit weekly the Contractors Weekly Work Log (Attached as Technical Exhibit #2) of all man hours and descriptions of work performed.

C.1.13 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 or an extension may be granted for Adverse Weather (See Section C.1.14). 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 Contract number Description of work completed Quantity of work completed Unit prices Extended totals Original Signature

C.1.14 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR ADVERSE WEATHER OR NO ACCESS DUE TO

HIGH LAKE. If adverse weather causes delays due to unsafe or unworkable conditions; or high lake levels prevent access to work areas; extensions can be given by the Contracting Officer. Conditions must actually prohibit work, beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the Contractor.

C.1.15 DAM ROADWAY

The road (county highway T-15) across the dam may be intermittently closed during the life of this contract. The closure of the highway may continue for several months under certain construction and/or maintenance circumstances. The contractor shall be prepared to take an alternate route during these times, at no additional cost to the Government.

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CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C.2.1 EQUIPMENT AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY

UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

C.2.1.1 The Contractor and all applicators must possess a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, including appropriate categories for applications. Copies of license are to be furnished at the pre-work conference.

C.2.1.2 Mowing equipment must comply with Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, a current copy is available at the Lake Red Rock Project Office. The safety manual is also available at: http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/entire.pdf

C.2.1.3 Mowing machinery shall be tractor-drawn and/or mounted rotary mower(s) unless specified otherwise in this section, with tractor or other machine appropriately matched with specifications required for safe, efficient operation of the implement or attachment. Mowers must give a smooth even cut.

C.2.1.4 Mowers must be equipped and maintained continuously with deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports.

C.2.1.5 Machines powering heavy duty brush mowers, forestry mulchers, and tree shears must have high pressure hydraulic system and impact resistant windows to protect operators. Mowing/mulching equipment must be capable of cutting brush into pieces six inches (6”) or less and capable of cutting trees and brush up to four inch (4”) diameter at base and not higher than three inches (3”) from the ground.

C.2.1.6 Tree shears must be capable of cutting and moving trees up to twelve inches (12”) diameter at breast height (dbh) and moving off the restoration site.

C.2.1.7 Depending on site conditions, mowing equipment (e.g. a skid steer rotary mower) may be needed to maneuver around desirable species (e.g., oak/walnut plantation). In areas with minimal desirable trees, larger mowing equipment (e.g., tractor with heavy duty rotary brush mower) can be used. All forestry mulching and/or mowing equipment must be capable of removing trees and shrubs up to four inches (4”) at base.

Contractor shall review prescription summary and visit sites to determine the appropriate sized equipment to meet prescription requirements.

C.2.1.8 Contractor must have or be able to obtain all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract. The Contractor must be able to obtain on short notice sufficient back-up equipment to continue without interruption from mechanical failure of the primary equipment.

C.2.1.9 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; and Red Rock staff is aware of what and where equipment is located, etc. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) would assume no liability to Contractor equipment caused by vandalism or tampering.

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SPECIFIC TASKS

C.3.1 VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT. The Contractor shall execute tasks according to the Performance Work Statement.

C.3.1.1 For the purposes of this Performance Work Statement, tree and shrub removal is defined as removal of all unmarked trees and shrubs (e.g., trees and shrubs that are not painted or flagged). Trees and shrubs to be saved are marked with blue paint or orange flagging. Some trees were designated “save” with blue paint and later determined to be removed. These trees will be marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging.

The contractor shall remove trees and shrubs with the blue “X” or blue flagging along with all unmarked trees within the designated areas.

These woody species are typically (but not exclusively) autumn olive, honeysuckle, multi-flora rose, honey locust, black locust, mulberry, elm, box elder, dogwoods, hackberry, and red cedar. This Performance Work Statement utilizes a variety of methods to achieve this result.

C.3.1.2 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal involves mulching, shearing, cutting or girdling trees and removing shrubs. All trees and shrubs that are not marked (flagged or painted) must be forestry mulched, mowed, sheared, cut down or girdled. However, those trees marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging are also to be sheared/girdled.

Tree shear all unmarked trees up to twelve inches (12”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees greater than two inches (2”) dbh, but less than twelve inches (12”) dbh shall be moved to the identified tree pile locations. All unmarked trees and shrubs that are not accessible to shearing equipment (e.g., ditches, hillsides, lake shoreline) in identified areas must be cut down and removed to designated piles.

All remaining unmarked trees greater than twelve inches (12”) dbh shall be double girdled with a chainsaw, cutting at least 1” deep completely around the tree. The girdle shall be a continuous cut around the circumference of the tree with the parallel cut about three inches (3 ”) apart.

Any remaining woody growth (except save trees and shrubs) shall be removed by cutting, mulching or mowing. All shrubs regardless of size may be cut down or forestry mulched within three inches (3”) of the ground instead of girdling or shearing.

All sheared, cut or girdled trees and shrubs, except oak trees, shall be treated within 1 hour of cutting/girdling with any herbicide formulation approved by the COR and listed on the approved pesticide list.

Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees greater than two inches (2”) dbh and less than twelve inches (12”) dbh. Once cut, the trees shall be moved to the ident i f ied pile locations. All cut/sheared trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and woodland maintenance area unless the pile location is identified on the maps within the identified work area.

The contractor shall complete all Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal ordered within 60 calendar days of the task delivery order start date.

C.3.1.3 Woody Mowing (Spot & Entire) involves mowing or shredding smaller tree and shrub growth as close to the ground as possible with a heavy duty rotary mower or a forestry mulcher (e.g. Fecon, Timberaxe). All trees less than four inch (4”) diameter at breast height (dbh) and ALL invasive shrubs, such as autumn olive and honeysuckle, shall be mowed or mulched except save trees and shrubs marked with orange flagging or blue paint (except trees marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging) in the identified work areas on the maps. Mowing/mulching implements must be able to maneuver around trees to mow targeted woody vegetation and must be capable of cutting woody vegetation as described below. It is permissible for the Contractor to cut with chain saws the woody growth and remove off of mowed field unless marked to be saved. Sites include prairies cleared of invasive shrub and trees with slash, root/stump sprouts; old fields; prairie remnants; prairie re-establishments; prairie expansion areas; woodlands with woody regrowth; and savanna restorations.

Spot mowing is defined as mowing only the woody growth portions in the areas identified on maps, and not mowing areas lacking woody growth.

Chips/shreds are not…