A22.W912EK-17-T-0038.pdf

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W912EK-17-T-0038 29-Mar-2017

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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

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SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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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)

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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

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24.22.21.19.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Grant River Mowing and Trimming

W912EK-17-T-0038

Attn: Anne Fleischman 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Email: anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Complete Block 17a on the SF1449 - Enter Name, Address, and Current Phone Number of Person to

Contact Regarding Proposal

2. Complete and sign Blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c on the SF1449

3. Complete Offeror Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.212-3) if your company has not completed the Representations and Certifications located with your company’s SAM record (https://www.sam.gov).

4. 4. Complete and submit the SF1449, Bid Schedule.

5. 5. Please fill out the the below information completely and include this cover page with your offer, along with the above items that need to be completed.

6. 6. Include the Solicitation Number on the outside of your envelope, cover sheet, or as subject line if submitting by email pdf format. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that their offer has been received and is legible when using a method other than electronic format to submit an offer.

7. Technical questions must be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist listed above, please see

MVR.03.

8. Please ensure costs associated with Section C.1.9 Security of the PWS are included in your final price.

Contractors must be current in their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database before a Government Contract award can be made.https://www.sam.gov/

Please provide: CAGE Code (SAM):_______________________________ Point of Contact: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Anne Fleischman - Phone: 309-794-5519 or Email: anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

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REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

BID SCHEDULE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN

MOWING AND TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

BID SCHEDULE

The quantities indicated for line items are estimates only. The contractor will be paid on the basis of actual work performed.

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA MOWING AND TRIMMING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: MOW/TRIM SERVICES FOR GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK ON THE DATES

SHOWN IN TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3.

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

1A

Mowing for Base Period:

April 17 – September 29, 2017 weeks

1B

Trimming for Base Period:

April 17 – September 29, 2017

Total Amount for BASE PERIOD (Sum of Items 1A & 1B)

2A

Mowing for Option Period I April 16 – September 28, 2018

2B

Trimming for Option Period I April 16 – September 28, 2018

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD I (Sum of Items 2A & 2B)

Line Item

Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price

Total Amount

3A

Mowing for Option Period II April 15 – September 27, 2019

3B

Trimming for Option Period II April 15 – September 27, 2019

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD II (Sum of Items 3A & 3B)

4A

Mowing for Option Period III April 20 – September 25, 2020

4B

Option Period III April 20 – September 25, 2020

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD III (Sum of Items 4A & 4B)

5A

Mowing for Option Period IV April 19 – September 24, 2021

5B

Option Period IV April 19 – September 24, 2021

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD IV (Sum of Items 5A & 5B)

GRAND TOTAL for BASE & OPTION PERIODS (Sum of 1A - 5B)

PPQ

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

(OFFERORS SHALL COMPLETE)

AGENCY/COMPANY THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED FOR:_______________________________

POINT OF CONTACT & TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: __________________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _____________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: _________________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: ____________________________________________

DATES SERVICES PROVIDED: ________________________________________________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED: _____________________________________________

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

TECHNICAL CAPABILTY STATEMENT

(OFFERORS SHALL COMPLETE)

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

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

INSTRUCTIONS: NOTICE TO OFFERORS

MOWING AND TRIMMING:

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

1. SCHEDULE OF PRICES (LINE ITEMS/CLINS): Offerors must quote on all items and entire quantities contained in the basic contract period and all renewal options to be considered. Quotes received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

Please refer to clause 52.212-2 for quote evaluation factors.

2. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation for quotes. Wage Rate information is included herein as an attachment. Offerors should take into account the requirement to pay prevailing wage rates to any employees, when figuring the quote.

3. 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, including offeror’s complete mailing address, telephone number, offeror’s name, title, and signature.

• Complete and return “Schedule of Prices,” and “Questionnaire.”

• Submit information requested in Clause 52.212-2.

Offerors must complete all fill-ins and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page 1 of the solicitation, at the address indicated. Please mark envelope “Quote for Solicitation W912EK-17-T- 0038”. If emailing please include “Quote for Solicitation W912EK-17-T- 0038” in the subject line.

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

P.O. BOX 2004

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201-2004

Or Anne.M.Fleischman@usace.army.mil mailto:Anne.M.Fleischman@usace.army.mil

4. REQUIRED INSURANCE: After award, the Contractor shall furnish proof of all required insurance (as detailed later in this document), and valid driver’s license(s), to the Contracting Officer or representative, before starting work.

5. TELEPHONE NUMBER: Offerors must provide on the first page of the solicitation a telephone number at which they can be contacted for a period of not less than one week following the due date of this solicitation. Quotes from persons who cannot be contacted by telephone over any two-day period during normal office hours (7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., CST) within the one-week period following solicitation due date will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from further consideration.

7. SITE VISIT: Offerors are highly encouraged to make a site visit to the park before quoting. Those who wish to request a site visit should contact the Dubuque Park Rangers by phone at (563) 582-0881 or by email at Bret.R.Streckwald@usace.army.mil

8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

a) Thoroughly read the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, attached herein of the request for quote. Your quote should be based on the requirements of the job and what it will take to successfully complete the job. Do not base your quote solely on what the contract went for the previous year. Previous contractors may or may not have made any profit and requirements of the contract may have changed. Be aware that you must have all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract before the starting date of the contract.

b) Offerors may submit quotes for as many of the Mississippi River Project areas as they choose. Contractor may not be awarded all service contracts if the low acceptable quote on multiple contracts if contractor is not deemed to have sufficient time, labor force, or equipment to accomplish all the work in the required time frames.

c) Contract will be awarded on a lump sum price only. This breakdown of unit price is included for evaluation, for invoicing prices for each service, and may be used in determining deductions for deficiencies in accordance with the contract clauses.

d) The Government reserves the right to exercise these options. The Contractor will be furnished a notice of intent to exercise the option 60 days prior to beginning of the option year period. If the Government exercises the option the contractor is obligated to perform.

mailto:Bret.R.Streckwald@usace.army.mil mailto:Bret.R.Streckwald@usace.army.mil

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) GRANT RIVER

RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

SECTION TITLE

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

C-3 GOVERNMENT-SUPPLIED ITEMS

C-4 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED ITEMS

C-5 SPECIFIC TASKS

C-6 ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

C-7 SUSTAINABILITY

TE-1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1 “QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM

CHECKLIST”

TE-2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 “CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE”

TE-3 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 “FACILITY LIST”

TE-4 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #4 “SERVICE CONTRACT INSPECTION

FORM”

TE-5 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT # “MOWING & TRIMMING MAP”

SECTION C-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

C.1.1 BACKGROUND. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is a multi-use project with numerous parks and access areas located in several states. Mississippi River Project recreation areas offer a wide variety of park facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, picnic areas and day use facilities. Grant River Recreation Area is located approximately two miles southwest of Potosi, Wisconsin off U.S. Highway 61.

Physical address of the park location is 3990 Park Lane, Potosi, Wisconsin 53820. The Corps of Engineers contracts many routine maintenance items to the private sector. Recreation area mowing and trimming are just two of the activities that are performed by private contractors for the Corps of Engineers at the Mississippi River Project.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. All contract services shall be personally performed by the Contractor or by qualified persons with authority to act for the Contractor, subject to such approval by the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative (COR).

C.1.2 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials/supplies, transportation and fuel to perform mowing and trimming services specified herein for the park known as Grant River Recreation Area as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section C-5 in particular, except those items specified in Section C-3 as Government supplied items. Maps showing the recreation areas at The Mississippi River Project can be found on the internet at: http://www.missriver.org.

C.1.3 WORK SCHEDULE. The Periods of Service are listed below:

The Contract Period are listed below:

2017 Base Year, April 17, 2017 through April 15, 2018 2018 Option Year I, April 16, 2018 through April 13, 2019 2019 Option Year II, April 15, 2019 through April 19, 2020 2020 Option Year III, April 20, 2020 through April 18, 2021 2021 Option Year IV, April 18, 2021 through September 24, 2021

The Periods of Performance are listed below:

2017 Base Year, April 17 - September 29, 2017.

2018 Option Year I, April 16 - September 28, 2018.

2019 Option Year II, April 15 - September 27, 2019.

2020 Option Year III, April 20 – September 25, 2020.

2021 Option Year IV, April 19 – September 24, 2021.

C.1.4 ONE PERSON MINIMUM. Contractor, at minimum, shall consist of a minimum of one person who must hold a valid driver's license. Person(s) shall perform all specified contract services daily, including weekends and Federal holidays, except when these days fall on Contractors scheduled days off (Technical Exhibit #3 Contractor Work Schedule). The term Contractor as used herein shall refer to any members of the Contractor team and all Contractor employees.

http://www.missriver.org/

C.1.5 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall be physically qualified to perform all work as specified in this contract. Such work includes, but is not limited to, providing services indoors and outdoors. Contractor may be exposed to severe weather conditions. Contractor shall be capable of repeated bending, twisting and stooping, heavy lifting, standing and walking for long periods, reaching, pulling and walking. Contractor should be capable of performing these duties without endangering the health, safety and welfare of themselves or others.

C.1.6 REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation” the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation . . . . . . .Coverage complying with applicable State statute** Employer’s Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $100,000 General Liability/Bodily Injury. . . Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Automobile Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence $ 20,000 property per occurrence

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

C.1.7 PRE-WORK MEETING. Contractor shall attend an orientation meeting at the Dubuque

Park Ranger Office prior to starting work. Instruction on the mowing and trimming requirements will be covered during this meeting. Keys and other government supplied items will be distributed. Contact Park Ranger Bret Streckwald at (563) 582-0881 to verify the date and time of this meeting. The Contractor shall provide at this meeting:

1.7.1. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN: An accident prevention plan that addresses all services and duties to be performed by the Contractor.

1.7.2. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN: A written plan outlining Contractor measures to control the quality of services provided.

1.7.3. INSURANCE: Proof of insurance will be shown.

1.7.4. DRIVERS LICENSE: Contractor shall show a valid driver’s license.

C.1.8 TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS.

1.8.1. Contractor WILL NOT be given the option to “live” on site; at a designated campsite located in the park FOR THIS CONTRACT.

C.1.9 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

1.9.1. FIREARMS: Contractors shall not carry or possess firearms in their RV or anywhere on Government property.

1.9.2. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Contractor shall not be engaged in any commercial activities on Government property; nor be involved in other activities including child care and outside employment that conflicts or interferes with the performance of this contract.

1.9.3. OPERATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Corps of Engineers areas and all other local, state and federal regulations as apply. All vehicles shall be properly licensed, insured and maintained in a safe, clean condition. At the pre-work orientation meeting, the Contractor shall provide a copy of vehicle insurance for all vehicles that will be used to provide contract services. Contractors shall not operate any motor vehicle off road, around gates or barricades, on sidewalks, trails or drive the wrong way on a one-way street while performing services under this contract.

C.1.10 PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT.

1.10.1. PROFESSIONAL IMAGE: Contractors shall at all times promote a positive, professional image of themselves and the Corps of Engineers. At no time shall Contractors through their personal appearance, actions or demeanor discredit the Government.

1.10.2. VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS: Enforcement of

Federal Regulations is the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers personnel.

Contractors shall not attempt to apprehend violators or enforce regulations; nor argue with or directly accuse a member of the public of wrongdoing; nor commit Corps employees to any type of action.

1.10.3. PRESCRIBED DRESS: Contractor shall remain fully clothed while performing duties and shall be appropriately dressed and well-groomed at all times when in the public view. Required dress when performing contract duties shall include shirt or blouse, long pants or slacks, long shorts and shoes. Contractor shall wear a name tag supplied by the Government at all times while on duty.

1.10.4. COOPERATION: Contractor shall at all times cooperate with and maintain a courteous, polite and respectful manner with all members of the public, other contractors, volunteers, and Government employees.

1.10.5. DISCRIMINATION: Contractor will not discriminate against people with regard to sex, color, handicap, age, race, national origin, religion or socio-economic status.

Expressing opinions or promoting organizations related to the above topics to project visitors is forbidden.

1.10.6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT: Contractors shall not consume nor be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications (except with doctor prescription) during on-duty hours; nor conduct themselves, at any time, in a manner unbecoming their position or as to bring discredit to themselves or the Corps of Engineers.

1.10.7. SMOKING: Smoking materials will be extinguished while dealing with the public.

1.10.8. REDEEMABLE CANS AND BOTTLES: Contractor does not have exclusive rights to redeemable cans and bottles. Collection of redeemable items is on a first come first served basis. Instances of discourteous conduct by contractors over redeemable items will not be tolerated. Removal of anything out of waste receptacles is not permitted (i.e.

“dumpster diving”).

C.1.11 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

1.11.1. DISTURBANCES: Contractors shall immediately report all emergency situations, accidents, vandalism, public disturbances and violations of Title 36 CFR to Corps Rangers or local law enforcement personnel; regardless of the time of day or night.

1.11.2. DAMAGE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: Contractors shall report all malfunctions, vandalism, damages or willful destruction of government property to a Park Ranger or the Operations Manager immediately. General facility and area maintenance and repair needs shall be brought to the attention of the park rangers.

1.11.3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property and insure keys issued by the Government for Contractor’s use are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of loss or unauthorized use of keys. Duplication of keys is not permitted. In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required to rekey or replace the affected locks without cost to the Government.

1.11.4. LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES: Contractor shall report to the COR all information concerning either lost or found property on forms provided by the Government. Found property shall be safeguarded by the Contractor and promptly turned in to an authorized Corps employee.

C.1.12 QUALITY CONTROL.

1.12.1. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP). There is an established quality control program for the performance requirements of this contract attached at Technical Exhibit #1 Quality Control Program Checklist. The Contractor will complete and maintain the quality control program checklist throughout the contract performance;

and, shall provide a copy to the KO and/or COR for review at any time upon verbal or written request. The Quality Control program shall include an inspection system covering all work tasks stated in the contract to include supplies.

1.12.2. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. Acceptable and unacceptable contract performance will be determined by the performance standards as outlined in Technical Exhibit #2 and Attachment 1. When the Contractor’s performance is considered to be unsatisfactory, the COR will require the Contractor to explain, in writing, the cause of the discrepancy, and corrective action to obtain an acceptable level(s), and corrective action to preclude a recurring incidence of the problem. The Contractor may not be paid for that portion of performance determined to be unsatisfactory by the KO and/ or COR.

C.1.13 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

1.13.1. A Quality Assurance Plan will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the services are being provided at an acceptable level. Typical procedures include periodic inspections, audits, checklists and customer comments. The primary objective of the Government Quality Assurance will be to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor’s Quality Control system. The Government will perform inspections in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government can (1) request the contractor perform the services again and/or (2) DA Form 5479, Contract Discrepancy Report, will be used to document unsatisfactory performance by the contractor. This report includes a description of the deficiency signed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor’s explanation for the problem, and the corrective action to be taken, Government’s evaluation of the contractor’s response, and the action the Government intends to take and/or (3) terminate the contract. Refer to Technical Exhibit #2.

C.1.14 REMOVAL OF CONTRACT PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT TERMINATION.

1.14.1 The Government reserves the right to remove or have removed, from Government lands, Contractor personnel who endanger persons or property or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of National Security. Contractors employees suspected of stealing government property, funds or supplies shall not continue work on Government lands or Government contracts. The removal from the project of such personnel shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to perform the services.

1.14.2. Failure of the Contractor to provide the services listed in the Performance Work

Statement or repeated violations of any subsection of clause C.1.9 Special Requirements for Living on Government Property or C.1.10 Personal Appearance and Conduct will be grounds for termination. Lack of cooperation or failure to implement policies and programs as directed and repeated instances of discourteous conduct, harassment or giving false information to the public or Corps personnel is forbidden. Instances of disrespectful behavior by one contractor to the other will not be tolerated.

1.14.3 Services may be suspended/terminated if the Government determines services are no longer needed due to unforeseen closures of a park or its major facilities such as boat ramps, restrooms and/or campgrounds. Unforeseen closures may be the result of lack of funds or natural causes such as droughts, floods, storm damage or infrastructure failure, previously unknown safety hazards or for the purpose of National Security.

C.1.15 PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

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

1.15.1. MONTHLY INVOICE: The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice to the following address:

Mississippi River Project Office Attn: Natural Resource Management Section P.O. Box 534, 25549 182nd Street Pleasant Valley, IA 52767

Invoices may be emailed to Danet.L.Dexter@usace.army.mil or faxed to 309-794-4347 as well. Payment will be made on or about the 30th day after receipt of the monthly invoice or Government acceptance of services.

1.15.2. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER: All payments will be made by Electronic

Funds Transfer (EFT) i.e. direct deposit.

1.15.3. CLOSING OF AREAS: Lack of funds, major storm damage, high pool levels, flooding or other natural causes and/or major construction activities may result in the closing of all or a portion of recreation areas. In the interest of national security, recreation areas may be closed. No services will be performed nor shall any payment be made for periods when the entire area is closed to public use.

SECTION C-2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

C.2.1 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL): The Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) included in Attachment 1, Performance Requirements Summary, is the maximum number of deficiencies that can be considered satisfactory on the average. This is the allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the Government will reject the specific service. Acceptable Quality Levels are structured to allow the Contractor to manage how the work is performed while providing negative incentives for performance shortfalls. Levels of performance are keyed to the relative importance of the task to the mission of the Mississippi River Project.

C.2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): Individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical and/or administrative functions regarding the contract. This individual may be designated to perform quality assurance functions, including inspections, for a contracted service.

mailto:Danet.L.Dexter@usace.army.mil

C.2.3 CONTRACTOR: The company structure, including all partners, officers, and employees with interest in this contract.

C.2.4 DEFECT: A task that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

C.2.5 DISINFECT: To disinfect shall consist of the application of a combination disinfectant cleaner, mildew stat, deodorant solution to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew, kill bacterial organisms, clean and reduce unpleasant odors. Disinfecting shall be accomplished by mopping, scrubbing, spraying or wiping as appropriate and required by contract standards and/or directed by the COR.

C.2.6 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS): Similar to a Scope of Work, this document sets forth required duties of the Contractor. It is called a “Performance” Work Statement as satisfaction with services is measured by end results of performance, rather than methods of performance. For example, a PWS might state “the floors should be clean after performance of services” rather than stating “the floors should be swept and mopped”.

C.2.7 QUALITY CONTROL (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of services provided. Quality Control refers to actions by the Contractor. As specified in C.1.13 the Contractor shall furnish a Quality Control Plan to the Government.

C.2.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased services received. Quality Assurance refers to actions by the Government. The Government uses a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to monitor quality of services received.

C.2.9 GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA: Consists of entire recreation area located within the boundaries of the park identified on the park maps. (Technical Exhibit 6)

SECTION C-3

GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES ITEMS

During the term of this contract the Government will furnish only the following supplies, materials, and items as listed for the performance of contract duties and services.

C.3.1 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES: Gate and building keys will be provided, as will contractor daily logs.

SECTION C-4

CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED ITEMS

During the term of this contract, the Contractor shall furnish the following to perform the duties and services of this contract.

C.4.1 LABOR AND SUPERVISION: Provide all labor and supervision to perform mowing/trimming services for Grant River Recreation Area as described below in Section C-5.

C.4.2 SUPPLIES/COSTS: The Contractor is required to provide all supplies/materials to meet the requirements of the contract. Contractor will furnish his own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves, goggles and face masks. Cost of supplies and materials should be taken into consideration when calculating quotes. Refer to Section C-3 for Government Supplied Items.

C.4.3 EQUIPMENT: Contractor will provide equipment needed to complete the tasks.

C.4.4 VEHICLE(S) AND FUEL: Contractor shall furnish a licensed, personal vehicle suitable for transportation around the work. Contractor shall maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Fuel needed for the operation of vehicles and equipment will be supplied by the Contractor.

C.4.5 TELEPHONE AND ANSWERING MACHINE: Contractor will maintain a cellular phone with voice mail messaging and the Contractor will pay all monthly service charges.

C.4.6 MAIL: Arranging mail service will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Use of the

Project Office address or ranger’s office address is not permissible.

SECTION C-5

SPECIFIC TASKS

C.5.1 – SPECIFIC TASKS:

C.5.1.1 ACREAGE is estimated at 14 acres. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining exact acreage and conditions affecting performance of work.

Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to quoting. The Government shall not be held accountable for conditions at the site which were not taken into account by prospective offerors.

C.5.1.2 HEIGHT OF CUT AND EXACT LIMITS of mowing and trimming shall be as directed by the contract inspector.

C.5.1.3 CHEMICAL AGENTS. The use of chemical agents of any kind (including herbicides, petrol’s, and salt solutions) for the control of weeds and grasses is strictly prohibited.

C.5.1.4 WORK NOT SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT must be approved by the

Contracting Officer prior to performance.

C.5.1.5 BOUNDARIES. Mowing and trimming boundaries will be verified during the pre-work conference with the contract inspector. These designated areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly, on Mondays - Thursdays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. only. Mowing and trimming is not permitted on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays, unless otherwise directed by the contract inspector.

C.5.1.6 LAWN DEBRIS DISPOSAL. Sticks and branches and other lawn debris shall be removed from areas prior to mowing and disposed of at an approved location as designated by the COR. Any litter or garbage shall also be removed from areas prior to mowing or trimming and disposed of in a proper manner.

C.5.1.7 TREES/SHRUBS: Extreme care shall be exercised when mowing and trimming around trees, bushes, shrubs, buildings, and other objects to insure that equipment does not come in contact with the object. Trees or other objects shall NOT be bumped or scraped by equipment. All costs of repair or replacement in size, kind and type resulting from damage by the Contractor's equipment shall be borne by the Contractor. Repair or replacement shall occur with 30 calendar days of noticed damage

C.5.1.8 DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. The contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, facilities, and equipment on the Government installation. If the contractor fails to do so and damages any such buildings, facilities or equipment, then he/she shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as directed by the contract inspector. If he/she fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the contractor shall be liable for the cost thereof which may be deducted from the contract price

C.5.1.9 DAMAGE TO VEGETATION. The contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging vegetation on the Government installation. Damage to vegetation includes but is not limited to broken/cut limbs, bark loosened or torn from trunks and stems, vegetation being crushed or ran over by equipment, and/or mowed down. For the purposes of this contract, reattachment of loosened or torn bark is not considered satisfactory repair of the damaged vegetation. When vegetation damage occurs the total amount of damages from a single mowing and trimming will be deducted from the sum to be paid for that mowing and trimming. All tree and shrub damage will be computed using values established by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. When bark damage is 50% or more of the circumference of the tree or shrub full value will be assessed. A copy of the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Evaluation Method used for these deductions will be provided.

C.5.2 MOWING TASKS

C.5.2.1 WET CONDITIONS: Mowing operations shall not be performed when the ground is so wet that mowing would cause rutting or would otherwise disturb existing turf; or when grass is so wet it will not cut. Mowers shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the wheels on turns.

C.5.2.2 CUT APPEARANCE: All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract shall present a neat, well-cared-for, and evenly mowed appearance; free from ruts, scalping, or any un-mowed strips or streaks.

C.5.2.3 LARGE DEBRIS: For contractor and customer safety, sticks, limbs and other woody debris that cannot be safely handled by the mowing unit shall be removed prior to mowing the area. If debris is too large to move by hand, the contract inspector will be notified.

C.5.2.4 CUT VEGETATION. All mowing operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off of all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is deposited on these areas, the contractor will remove it immediately following mowing operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area. Cut vegetation and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, etc. overnight. The

Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at park entrance.

C.5.3 TRIMMING TASKS

C.5.3.1 AREAS: Trimming is required in all areas inaccessible to large mowing machines.

These areas include, but are not limited to, guard posts, culvert ends, sign posts, trees, garbage cans, shrubs, picnic tables, fire rings, amphitheater area, grills, light posts, wheel stops, stumps, cut banks, ridges, depressions, road shoulders, ditches, fences, structures, and other fixed obstacles.

C.5.3.2 HEIGHT: Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed simultaneously, or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 48 consecutive hours after mowing.

C.5.3.3 PROXIMITY: Trimming around desirable vegetation, buildings, walkways, and inanimate objects shall be accomplished to the last blade of grass.

Moveable objects shall be moved and the area around and under such objects shall be mowed and/or trimmed. Immediately following mowing/trimming, such objects shall be returned to their original position.

C.5.3.4 CUT VEGETATION. All trimming operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off of all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is inadvertently deposited on these areas, the contractor will remove it immediately following trimming operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming.

Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at park entrance.

C.5.4 CONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC: Contractor shall perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the inconvenience to the public. All facilities shall remain open to the public during the mowing and trimming process unless prior approval for their closure has been obtained in writing from the COR.

C.5.5 Facility keys will be turned in to the COR the day after the contract ends.

C-6 ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

C.6.1 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures Per ENG FORM 6055, September 2014, the Contractor must comply with the following Operational Security Requirements.

All Contractor and subcontractor employees to 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 (DoD), 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 to submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of the Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be mailed to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party, see paragraph SUBMITTALS for address and other requirements. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the last ten years covering the states the employee had/has lived in, national crime records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor to 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 to 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. 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:

a. Criminal conduct, in particular, violent crime and sex offenders

b. Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving Under the

Influence (DUI) or public intoxication records; or

c. 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 employees provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any employee 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(s) from working on this 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 to immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security and Law Enforcement Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on-site prior to background check acceptance. The Contractor to submit ATTACHMENT A - Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security and Law Enforcement Office prior to bringing new personnel on-site, and will ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office no later than 10 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 to 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 has to immediately add employees, the Contractor to submit ATTACHMENT A - Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written approval from the Security and Law Enforcement Office prior to bringing new personnel on-site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office no later than ten (10) 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 to be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Contractor, Contractor employees, and subcontractor employees not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on-site with the following conditions:

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

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

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

d. Each Contractor employee can sponsor only up to 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 and Law Enforcement Office no later than 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:

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

b. Foreign national employee will comply with E-Verify requirements (see paragraph "E-Verify Program").

c. Approved and identified Contractor employee to escort the foreign national employee AT ALL TIMES while on-site.

d. Each Contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

For all projects located at the Clock Tower and Annex Buildings, 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, Contracting Officer, and Security and Law Enforcement 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.6.1.2 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 and Law Enforcement Office no later than 3 business days after receiving the 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 Contracting Officer's Representative. This Form will be provided to the Security and Law Enforcement Office after Notice to Proceed is received.

C-7 SUSTAINABILITY.

EPA Designated (CPG)

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level requirements.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM CHECKLIST

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN

QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM CHECKLIST – GRANT RIVER MOWING/TRIMMING

Week: __________________ to __________________

DAILY

SERVICE STANDARD SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT RATING/

COMMENTS

1X – PER WEEK

Mowing

Uniform cut, no ruts or scalping. Area completely mowed no uneven strips.

No damage to landscape items.

Trimming Entire area trimmed. No damage to landscape items.

Uniform height same as grass.

COR/INSPECTOR: ____________________ CONTRACTOR: ____________________

Phone: (563) 582-0881 Phone: ________________________________ RATING LEGEND: S – Satisfactory M – Marginal U – Unsatisfactory I – Insufficient

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

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