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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

BENJAMIN J KIMBELL

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

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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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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

SAYLORVILLE LAKE PROJECT OFC

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

5600 NW 78TH AVE

JOHNSTON IA 50131-1941

TEL: 515/276-4656 FAX:

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COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

IDIQ INFORMATION

This solicitation is issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The result of this solicitation will be a Firm Fixed Price, 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with five ordering periods, each one lasting one year, with the first ordering period beginning at date of award.

Requirements for the guaranteed minimum and maximums quantities are as follows:

The guaranteed minimum of $15,000.00 will be met under CLIN 0001.

CLIN 0001: $15,000.00 minimum; $250,000.00 maximum

The awarded contract will be decentralized to the Rock Island District Contract Division.

LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) PROCUREMENT:

An award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offer received

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

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

Schedule of Prices

USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

Technical Capability Statement

SITE VISIT

Offerors who wish to request a site visit should contact the Saylorville Lake Admin Office at (515) 276-4656 to schedule an appointment. The point of contact is Jonathan Wuebker, telephone extension #6507.

Offerors must complete all fill-ins and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on the solicitation.

NOTE: HARD COPY FILES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU ARE

REQUIRED TO EMAIL YOUR PROPOSAL TO THE FOLLOWING

EMAIL ADDRESS: benjamin.j.kimbell@usace.army.mil

STATEMENT OF WORK

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Saylorville Lake Johnston, Iowa

VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

C.1.1 BACKGROUND. Saylorville Lake is a flood control reservoir, with numerous parks and natural resource areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Saylorville Lake Project encompasses more than 26,000 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 OBJECTIVES. This requirement provides vegetative management in varied settings to accomplish a multitude of specific goals related to project at Saylorville Lake. Settings include vegetative management in woodland, savanna, prairie, and access area rights-of-way. A major component to this requirement 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 Saylorville Lake 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 is the restoration or reestablishment of native plant systems through the use of prairie plantings.

C.1.3 STATEMENT OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies chemicals, carrier (water or other), surfactants, labor, and supervision necessary to perform the work described herein at various locations throughout the Saylorville Lake Corps of Engineers (COE) managed areas. All herbicide applications shall adhere with federal and state regulations. All work items shall be performed in accordance with the specifications described herein.

C.1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The awarded contract will have a five

(5) ordering periods.

C.1.5 REQUIRED INSURANCE. 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

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 Saylorville Lake 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 Accident Prevention Plan, (d) Environmental Protection Plan,

(f) Chemical Applicator’s license(s), and (g) CPR/First Aid certificate(s) for all employees.

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 Saylorville Lake Project Office.

C.1.8 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. The contractor shall submit a “Certificate of Insurance”, with a 30-day cancellation clause as proof of insurance coverage.

C.1.9 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, dated 30 November 2014, a reference copy is available at the Saylorville Lake Project Office. The safety manual is also available at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/E M_385-1-1.pdf

C.1.9.1 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.1.9.2 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.1.9.3 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.

C.1.10 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.1.10.1 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.1.10.2 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 for this requirement. Pesticides are to be stored off Government property and transported into the site daily. Contractor shall ensure equipment is cleaned properly at the location of last use before being moved to a new location to prevent the spread of invasive species.

C.1.10.3 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.1.10.4 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.1.10.5 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.1.10.6 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.1.10.7 The Contractor assumes all liability for improperly applied herbicides.

C.1.10.8 If any herbicide application could contact surface water then an equivalent water label herbicide must be used.

C.1.10.9 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:

https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/recommendations-specifications- standards-and-ecolabels-federal-purchasing

C.1.10.10 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

C.1.11 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.1.11.1 The work will be performed in accordance with specifications and is subject to inspection to insure compliance with the terms of the requirement and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

C.1.11.2 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 SOW shall be corrected within five (5) business days at the expense of the Contractor.

C.1.12 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.1.13 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.1.14 PAYMENT PROCEDURES. Payment for services performed 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.

C.1.15 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. If the worksite is found to be unfavorable by the contractor notification to the COR must be made in a timely manner.

C.1.16 DAM ROADWAY

The road (NW 78th Avenue) across the dam may be intermittently closed during the life of this requirement the closure of the dam 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.

C-2

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, dated 30 November 2014. A current version is available at the Saylorville Lake Project Office.

The safety manual is also available at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerMan uals/EM_385-1-1.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 Equipment 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 the Government’s requirement. 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 Saylorville 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/damage/theft or tampering.

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

C.3.1.1 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 will be marked with blue paint or orange flagging. If trees were designated “save” with blue paint and later determined to be removed they 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.

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 on 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 identified 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.

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”) 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 to exceed six inches (6”) long and tree and shrub stumps shall be no higher than three inches (3”) from the ground.

Entire area mowing is defined as mowing the entire area identified on the maps, leaving no woody growth less than four inches (4”) at base unless marked to be saved. Mowing height shall not be higher than three inches (3”).

Chips/shreds are not to exceed six inches (6”) long and tree and shrub stumps shall be no higher than three inches (3”) from the ground.

The contractor shall complete all woody mowing ordered within 60 calendar days of the task delivery order start date.

C.3.1.4 Herbaceous Mowing involves mowing areas that are comprised mostly of herbaceous plants and very little woody growth. Areas could include, but are not limited to; prairies, savannas, old fields, and food plots.

C.3.1.5 New Firebreak Creation involves clearing a 20’ wide path of all woody and herbaceous vegetation. Trees greater than 4” DBH and less than 18” DBH shall be sheared or cut down and removed to the designated tree pile locations. All trees less than 4” DBH and shrubs may be removed by a forestry mulcher or rotary mower with chips/shreds left where they were mulched/mowed. Chips and shreds shall not exceed 6” or longer. It is permissible to cut with chainsaw all woody plants and remove to the designated tree pile locations. The cut shall be horizontal and not angled.

A tree shear, brush mower, forestry mulcher or chainsaw may be used.

All stumps larger than 1” at the base shall be no higher than 3” from the ground and shall be treated within 1 hour of cutting/girdling, except oak trees according to pesticide label within 1 hour. 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 prior to application.

Products must also be on the Rock Island District’s list of Pre-Approved Pesticides.

The firebreak path must be able to be mowed by a tractor with a rotary brush mower (only small debris remaining with maneuverable corners). The outside of the new firebreak will be flagged with red flagging.

C.3.1.6 Pruning Operations requires the Contractor to provide pruning services throughout the year as specified by task order. This service is to occur along, firebreaks/field edges, remote roads, and field entrances, in natural resource managed areas.

Fire Breaks, field edges, remote roads, and field entrances shall have all branches removed at branch ridge or branch fork (except main stem) whose tips hang lower than 12’ above the ground and extend within the maintained feature. Large savanna structured oak trees with low limbs will be excluded from pruning work.

These trees will be marked with blue paint or orange flagging.

Each task order will require the Contractor to clean the grounds and dispose of all tree debris outside of the maintained area and placed on USACE managed lands.

The contractor shall use proper pruning methods. The Contractor shall cut outside of the branch collar ridge.

Pruning operations will be performed in accordance with US Forest Brochure, How to Prune Trees, available at http://na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_prune/htprune-rev-2012-screen.pdf Pruning operations must comply with Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1Sec 31, revised 30 November 2014, or current copy.

Pruning cuts must be made with clean, sharp, non-powered hand tools, or small chain saw, to minimize damage to the trees. Pruning shall be done to prevent dieback from occurring. Remove all dead, diseased, injured or weak branches.

Restitution for damages will be withheld for any trees that are irreversibly damaged due to improper pruning.

Damages will be assessed in accordance with the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Evaluation Method.

No pruning of oak trees will be permitted from April 1 to October 31 unless specifically ordered.

C.3.1.7 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material involves spraying unwanted herbaceous plants (e.g. reed canary grass, Serecia lespedeza, thistles). Task orders will indicate target species. Do not overspray surrounding vegetation. Do not spray any oak regrowth. Make special note to avoid spray drift on native prairie grasses and forbs. Spraying shall only be conducted by certified pesticide applicators that are proficient in identifying target species and will not inadvertently harm native, rare, or otherwise conservative plant species. The Contractor should also employ sufficient methods that ensure target plant species are eradicated per the acceptable percentage (95%) set forth within the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

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.

C.3.1.8 Spot Sprayin g of Woody Regrowth involves spraying woody regrowth that was mowed/mulched in the past two years (e.g., autumn olive, honeysuckle, multi-flora rose, honey locust, black locust, mulberry, box elder, elm, hackberry) All regrowth of trees and shrubs shall be treated with herbicides according to pesticide label. Do not overspray surrounding vegetation. Do not spray any oak regrowth.

Make special note to avoid spray drift on native prairie grasses and forbs. Spraying shall only be conducted by certified pesticide applicators that are proficient in identifying target species and will not inadvertently harm native, rare, or otherwise conservative plant species. The Contractor should also employ sufficient methods that ensure target plant species are eradicated per the acceptable percentage (95%) set forth within the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

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.

C.3.1.9 Spot Tr ea tme nt of Mature Woody Shrubs involves mowing or shredding ALL shrubs and smaller trees as close to the ground as possible with a heavy duty rotary mower or a forestry mulcher. The work includes all shrubs and other woody trees and plants that are less than four inch (4”)DBH. Save trees and shrubs will be marked with orange flagging or blue paint *except shrubs/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.

Chips/Shreds are not to exceed six inches (6”) long and tree and shrub stumps shall be no higher than three inches (3”) from the ground.

All mowed or mulched woody vegetation, except oak, shall be treated within 1 hour with any herbicide formulation approved by the COR and listed on the approved pesticide list.

Sites include prairies cleared of invasive shrub and trees with slash, root/stump sprouts; old fields; prairie remnants; prairie re-establishments; prairie expansion area; woodlands with woody regrowth; and savanna restorations.

C.3.1.10 Broadcast Herbicide Application involves the contractor spraying open areas with booms calibrated for proper rate/acre. Sites are typically with few or no obstacles, and include but are not limited to: current and future prairie reestablishments, old fields, crop or food plot fields, crushed rock roadways or parking lots, and mowed recreation areas.

C.3.1.11 Field Disking involves the contractor disking a field in preparation for food plot or prairie reconstruction seeding. The contractor shall have or be able to obtain adequately sized equipment to disk fields until the grass and other vegetation is turned under and nearly nothing but soil is showing. Some fields may only require one (1) pass while others could require two (2) or three (3) passes to effectively disk the field to this standard.

C.3.1.12 Field Drag Harrow involves the contractor utilizing a harrow to further refine the soil for seed bed preparation. The contractor shall have or be able to obtain adequately sized equipment for the task. The harrow should further reduce any remaining clods after disking and provide a smooth soil structure for the seed bed. Some fields may only require one (1) pass while others could require two (2) or three (3) passes to effectively harrow the field to this standard.

C.3.1.13 Field Cultipacking involves the contractor operating a cultipacker to further refine the soil for seed bed preparation. The contractor shall have or be able to obtain adequately sized equipment for the task. The cultipacker should break up any remaining clods and provide a smooth soil structure for the seed bed.

C.3.1.14 Broadcast Seeding involves the contractor seeding food plots or prairie reconstruction sites. The designated work area may contain native shrubs or trees that will remain in the field. The reserved trees and/or shrubs will be marked with blue paint or orange flagging.

The Contractor will be responsible for seeding at the proper rates with seed mixes provide by the

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The contractor shall ensure good seed-to-soil contact. The equipment used shall be tested prior to seeding the site to insure an accurate seeding rate. The equipment shall also be calibrated to seed the site in two (2) passes to insure even seed dispersal and distribution. The contractor shall incorporate the seed into the soil by using a drag or rake until seed disappears. There should be no more than 20% seed on surface. The contractor will then follow up with a culitpacker or lawn roller.

C.3.1.15 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill involves the contractor seeding food plots and other field sites with cool season grasses and legumes. The contractor will be responsible for seeding at the proper rates with seed mixes provide by the USACE.

The Contractor shall ensure good seed-to-soil contact and seed is planted at a proper depth. The equipment used shall be tested prior to seeding the site to insure an accurate seeding rate. The equipment shall also be calibrated to seed the site in two

(2) passes to insure even seed dispersal and distribution. The contractor shall place seed the appropriately sized and calibrated seed box to insure proper seed flow and distribution on the site.

C.3.1.16 Native Grass Drill Seeding involves the contractor seeding prairie reconstruction sites with native forbs and grasses. The designated work area may contain reserved native shrubs or trees that will remain on the reconstructed site. The reserved trees and/or shrubs will be marked with blue paint or orange flagging. The contractor will be responsible for seeding at the proper rates with seed mixes provide by the USACE. The Contractor shall ensure good seed-to-soil contact and seed is planted at a proper depth. The equipment used shall be tested prior to seeding the site to insure an accurate seeding rate. The equipment shall also be calibrated to seed the site in two (2) passes to insure even seed dispersal and distribution. The contractor shall place each seed species in the appropriately sized and calibrated seed box to insure proper seed flow and distribution on the site. The contractor shall also plant half the seed at a right angle to the first seeding pass to minimize bare spots.

C.3.1.17 The Contractor is required to complete the Daily Application Record Sheet, CEMVR Form 55-E, Aug 2000, report for each time any chemical

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is used. The report will be submitted to the Saylorville Lake Project Office within one (1) week after application.

C.3.1.18 Access. Occasionally access to some fields requires crossing private property from neighbors. Saylorville Lake will make these arrangements with neighbors. If a neighbor declines to permit access across their property and the field cannot be worked, then the proportionate amount of cost for the omitted field would be deducted from the invoice and payment.

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD I)

Date of AWARD THROUGH 31 January 2018

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Price VM001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal Flat Rate VM002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre

VM003 Woody Spot Mowing Flat Rate VM004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM005 Woody Entire Mowing Flat Rate VM006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM007 Herbaceous Mowing Flat Rate VM008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

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

VM011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks Flat Rate VM012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft.

VM013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances Flat Rate VM014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft.

VM015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material Flat Rate VM016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre

VM017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth Flat Rate VM018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre

VM019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs Flat Rate VM020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre

VM021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down Flat Rate VM022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective Flat Rate VM024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM025 Field Disking Single Pass

Flat Rate VM026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass

Per Acre

VM027 Field Drag Harrow Single Pass

Flat Rate

VM028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass Per Acre

VM029 Field Cultipacking Flat Rate VM030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM031 Broadcast Seeding Flat Rate VM032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill Flat Rate VM034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre

VM035 Native Grass Drill Seeding Flat Rate VM036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

TOTAL

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD II)

01 February 2018 THOUGH 31 January 2019

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate VMA001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal Flat Rate VMA002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMA003 Woody Spot Mowing Flat Rate VMA004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA005 Woody Entire Mowing Flat Rate VMA006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA007 Herbaceous Mowing Flat Rate VMA008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA009 Firebreak Creation Flat Rate VMA010 Firebreak Creation > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft.

VMA011 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks Flat Rate VMA012 Pruning – Field Edges/Firebreaks > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft.

VMA013 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances Flat Rate VMA014 Pruning – Remote Roads, Access Lanes and Field Entrances > 1,000 feet Per 1,000 ft.

VMA015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material Flat Rate VMA016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMA017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth Flat Rate VMA018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMA019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs Flat Rate VMA020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMA021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down Flat Rate VMA022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective Flat Rate VMA024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA025 Field Disking Single Pass

Flat Rate VMA026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass

Per Acre

VMA027 Field Drag Harrow Single Pass

Flat Rate

VMA028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass

VMA029 Field Cultipacking Flat Rate VMA030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA031 Broadcast Seeding Flat Rate VMA032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill Flat Rate VMA034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMA035 Native Grass Drill Seeding Flat Rate VMA036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

TOTAL

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD III)

01 February 2019 THROUGH 31 January 2020 Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate VMB001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal Flat Rate VMB002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMB003 Woody Spot Mowing Flat Rate VMB004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB005 Woody Entire Mowing Flat Rate VMB006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB007 Herbaceous Mowing Flat Rate VMB008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

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

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

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

VMB015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material Flat Rate VMB016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMB017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth Flat Rate VMB018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMB019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs Flat Rate VMB020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMB021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down Flat Rate VMB022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective Flat Rate VMB024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB025 Field Disking Single Pass

Flat Rate VMB026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass

Per Acre

VMB027 Field Drag Harrow Single Pass

Flat Rate VMB028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass

VMB029 Field Cultipacking Flat Rate VMB030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB031 Broadcast Seeding Flat Rate VMB032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill Flat Rate VMB034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMB035 Native Grass Drill Seeding Flat Rate VMB036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

TOTAL

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD IV)

01 February 2020 THROUGH 31 January 2021 Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate VMC001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal Flat Rate VMC002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMC003 Woody Spot Mowing Flat Rate VMC004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC005 Woody Entire Mowing Flat Rate VMC006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC007 Herbaceous Mowing Flat Rate VMC008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

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

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

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

VMC015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material Flat Rate VMC016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMC017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth Flat Rate VMC018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMC019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs Flat Rate VMC020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMC021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down Flat Rate VMC022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective Flat Rate VMC024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC025 Field Disking Single Pass

Flat Rate VMC026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass

Per Acre

VMC027 Field Drag Harrow Single Pass

Flat Rate VMC028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass

VMC029 Field Cultipacking Flat Rate

VMC030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC031 Broadcast Seeding Flat Rate VMC032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill Flat Rate VMC034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMC035 Native Grass Drill Seeding Flat Rate VMC036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

TOTAL

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD V)

01 February 2021 THROUGH 31 January 2022

Task No. Description Quantity Unit Rate VMD001 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal Flat Rate VMD002 Tree Mulching/Shearing/Girdling and Shrub Removal > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMD003 Woody Spot Mowing Flat Rate VMD004 Woody Spot Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD005 Woody Entire Mowing Flat Rate VMD006 Woody Entire Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD007 Herbaceous Mowing Flat Rate VMD008 Herbaceous Mowing > 3 Acre Per Acre

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

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

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

VMD015 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material Flat Rate VMD016 Spot Spraying of Herbaceous Material > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMD017 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth Flat Rate VMD018 Spot Spraying of Woody Regrowth > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMD019 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs Flat Rate VMD020 Spot Treatment of Mature Woody Shrubs > 1 Acre Per Acre

VMD021 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down Flat Rate VMD022 Broadcast Herbicide Application – non-selective, burn down > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD023 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective Flat Rate VMD024 Broadcast Herbicide Application – post-emergent, selective > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD025 Field Disking Single Pass

Flat Rate VMD026 Field Disking > 3 Acre Single Pass

Per Acre

VMD027 Field Drag Harrow Single Pass

Flat Rate VMD028 Field Drag Harrow > 3 Acre Single Pass

Per Acre

VMD029 Field Cultipacking Flat Rate VMD030 Field Cultipacking > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD031 Broadcast Seeding Flat Rate VMD032 Broadcast Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD033 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill Flat Rate VMD034 Cool Season Grass and Legume Seeding with Drill > 3 Acre Per Acre

VMD035 Native Grass Drill Seeding Flat Rate VMD036 Native Grass Drill Seeding > 3 Acre Per Acre

TOTAL

SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE PRICE

Total - Ordering Period I (Date of AWARD 2017 THROUGH

31 January 2018) Total - Ordering Period II (01 February 2018 THROUGH

31 January 2019) Total - Ordering Period III (01 February 2019 THROUGH

31 January 2020) Total - Ordering Period IV (01 February 2020 THROUGH

31 January 2021) Total – Ordering Period V (01 February 2021 THROUGH

31 January 2022)

GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL ORDERING PERIODS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

PROJECT AREA MAP

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

CONTRACTOR WEEKLY WORK LOG

Contractor or Contractor’s Representative ______________________________________

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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 Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall provide accurate transaction processing to ensure that material accountability comply with safety and security requirements, in accordance with this SOW. Additionally, the contractor shall be accountable for all auditable documents, establish/maintain effective quality, and perform required tasks 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 SOW 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.