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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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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

LAKE RED ROCK PROJECT OFFICE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1105 HIGHWAY T15

KNOXVILLE IA 50138-8820

TEL: 641-828-7522 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$8,000,000

NAICS:

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OFFER DATED

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

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24.22.21.19.

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ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$2,500.00 $600,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

$50,000.00 $100,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

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BID SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

ORDERING PERIOD NO. I

Date of Award THROUGH December 31, 2021

Task No. Tree M i t

Quantity Unit Amount TM001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM002 Pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM003 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM004 High limb pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM005 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM009 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TM010 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM011 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM014 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TM015 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump TM016 Stump grinding and backfilling: 10” to 20” dbh

1 Per stump

TM017 Stump grinding and backfilling: 20” to 30” dbh 1 Per stump TM018 Stump grinding and backfilling: 30” to 40” dbh 1 Per stump TM019 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 40” dbh 1 Per stump

TOTAL

ORDERING PERIOD NO. II

January 1, 2022 THROUGH December 31, 2022

Quantity Unit Amount TMA001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMA002 Pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA003 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMA004 High limb pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA005 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA009 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMA010 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMA011 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal

1 Per Tree

TMA012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal

TMA013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal

TMA014 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMA015 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump TMA016 Stump grinding and backfilling: 10” to 20” dbh

TMA017 Stump grinding and backfilling: 20” to 30” dbh 1 Per stump TMA018 Stump grinding and backfilling: 30” to 40” dbh 1 Per stump TMA019 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 40” dbh 1 Per stump

ORDERING PERIOD III

January 1, 2023 THROUGH December 31, 2023

TMB001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB002 Pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB003 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB004 High limb pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB005 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB009 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMB010 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB011 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB014 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMB015 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump TMB016 Stump grinding and backfilling: 10” to 20” dbh

TMB017 Stump grinding and backfilling: 20” to 30” dbh 1 Per stump TMB018 Stump grinding and backfilling: 30” to 40” dbh 1 Per stump TMB019 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 40” dbh 1 Per stump

OPTION PERIOD IV

January 1, 2024 THROUGH December 31, 2024

TMC001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC002 Pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC003 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC004 High limb pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC005 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC009 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMC010 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC011 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC014 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMC015 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump TMC016 Stump grinding and backfilling: 10” to 20” dbh

TMC017 Stump grinding and backfilling: 20” to 30” dbh 1 Per stump TMC018 Stump grinding and backfilling: 30” to 40” dbh 1 Per stump TMC019 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 40” dbh 1 Per stump

ORDERING PERIOD NO. V

January 1, 2025 THROUGH December 31, 2025

TMD001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD002 Pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD003 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD004 High limb pruning (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD005 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD009 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree TMD010 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD011 Cutting of trees & shrubs 10" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 20" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 30" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD014 Cutting of trees & shrubs >40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree TMD015 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump TMD016 Stump grinding and backfilling: 10” to 20” dbh

TMD017 Stump grinding and backfilling: 20” to 30” dbh 1 Per stump TMD018 Stump grinding and backfilling: 30” to 40” dbh 1 Per stump TMD019 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 40” dbh 1 Per stump

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TREE MAINTENANCE INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LAKE RED ROCK

SECTION A – INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICE TO OFFERORS

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF PRICES (SEE BREAKDOWN IN SOLICITATION)

SECTION C – GENERAL INFORMATIONS, CONTRACTOR FURNISDED ITEMS, AND SPECIFIC

TASKS

SECTION A - INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICE TO OFFERORS

A.1 REQUIRED SAM REGISTRATION:

Prior to submitting an offer, offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished, at www.beta.sam.gov.

A.2 SCOPE OF WORK:

The Scope of Work is described with the solicitation. Offerors should understand the services requested and then quote an appropriate amount on the Schedule of Prices/CLINS.

A.3 SCHEDULE OF PRICES (CLINS):

Offeror’s must quote on all items and entire quantities contained in all ordering periods to be considered for award. Offers received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

A.4. WAGE RATES:

Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation. See the included Wage Determination at the bottom of this Solicitation, and contract clauses 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 for details.

A.5 EVALUATION:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government at the lowest price. See contract clause 52.212-2 “Evaluation – Commercial Items” for evaluation factors and source selection information.

A.6 DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

In order to be considered responsive, offerors shall complete and return all of the following:

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

• Solicitation Cover Sheet, including Taxpayer ID Number, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number and Email Address

• First page of solicitation, including offeror’s complete mailing address, telephone number, offeror’s name, title, and signature.

• Schedule of Prices (CLINS)

• Provide a Licensed Arborist Certification (see 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items)

• Any Amendments issued against this Solicitation

Offerors must complete all fill-ins and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page one of the solicitation at the address indicated below. Please mark the envelope with the Solicitation Number and Project Title. Quotes may also be emailed to jacob.j.toft@usace.army.mil.

mailto:jacob.j.toft@usace.army.mil

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

ATTN: Contracting Division – Jacob Toft (W912EK21T0007) 1500 Rock Island Drive

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61204-2004

A.7 SITE VISIT

A.3.1 Offerors who wish to request a site visit should contact the point of contact, Laura Conrad, at (641) 828-7522 X 6440 to schedule an appointment.

**SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF PRICES (SEE BREAKDOWN IN SOLICITATION)**

W912EK21T0007

LAKE RED ROCK

TREE MAINTENANCE INDEFINITE QUANTITIES

A. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE

1.0 After award, but prior to commencement of work, the COR shall contact the Contractor to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Lake Red Rock Project Office for purposes of discussing and developing a mutual understanding of the requirements and details of work. The contractor shall also be prepared to submit a current copy and discuss at this meeting the following items:

Insurance Certificate Letter designating On-the-Job Supervisor Written Safety Plan Environmental Protection Plan Licensed Arborist Certification CPR and First Aid Certificate

2.0. Prior to the start of each delivery task order under the above contract, the COR shall contact the contractor to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Lake Red Rock Project Office to discuss the specifications of each delivery item.

B. SUPERVISION OF WORK

The contractor shall give personal supervision to the work, or have a competent foreman or superintendant on the job at all times work is being performed, with authority to act. The Contractor will furnish the COR the names and phone numbers of all persons so designated. The contractor shall have a Certified Arborist on site. Contractor shall supply the employees name and certification to the COR.

C. REQUIRED WORK HOURS

1.0 Work shall be performed within the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.

D. WORK LOCATIONS

1.0 Sites are widely scattered and vary in topography, vegetative cover and access for equipment. Work sites are generally small in size. Several work sites may be contained within the same task order, providing for efficiency and economy of scale. However, travel time between sites should also be considered and bid accordingly.

2.0 General location sites are indicated on the Lake Red Rock Work Map, Map A, attached hereto. All task orders shall include fieldwork site locations with accompanying maps and descriptions for each area. Note: Additional work sites at the Lake Red Rock Project may be identified throughout the contract period.

D. INSPECTION

1.0 The work shall be performed in accordance with contract specifications and is subject to inspection by the COR to insure compliance with the terms of the contract.

2.0 The COR shall be notified within one (1) business day upon completion of each work item. The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government, shall correct any deficiencies noted in the inspection within five (5) days of notification by the COR.

E. PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.0 Payment for services performed under this contract will be made after satisfactory performance of work in accordance with the inspection requirements details in the QASP and as described in the task order. Invoices shall be submitted to the Lake Red Rock Office, 1105 Highway T15 North, Knoxville, Ia 50138. The Contractor shall submit an original invoice upon completion of work task order. Each invoice shall contain the following information:

Contractor’s name & address as it appears on the contract Contract number Task Order number Item Number of work completed Description of work completed Quantity of work completed Unit Unit prices Extended totals Original Signature

Each Task Order will specify the email address and point of contact to submit invoices to.

F. SAFETY

1.0 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 , or current copy, a reference copy is available at the Lake Red Rock Project Office, 1105 Highway T15 North, Knoxville, IA 50138. The safety manual is also available online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/portals/76/publications/engineermanuals/em_385- 1-1.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/portals/76/publications/engineermanuals/em_385-1-1.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/portals/76/publications/engineermanuals/em_385-1-1.pdf

2.0 The Contractor shall prepare a written safety plan and submit it at the pre-work conference as specified in Section A. 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. ANSI Z133.1 (2006) for Arboricultural Operations Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush- Safety Requirements can be referenced in Safety plan submittal.

3.0 Contractor shall be familiar with American National Standards Institute for

Arboricultural Operations- Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining, and removing trees, and Cutting Brush – Safety Requirements.

G. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

1.0 The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. The Contractor shall conduct all services in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property, and take steps to insure pesticides, oil, petroleum products, or any other chemicals are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup in accordance with Federal, state and local law.

2.0 Implementation.

At the pre-work meeting, the Contractor and the COR shall develop mutual understandings relative to compliance with this provision. The Contractor shall then 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 working days after the pre-work meeting. No work shall commence until the plan has been approved. Approval of the plan shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for adequate and continuing control of pollutants.

3.0 Protection of Water Resources.

3.1 General. The Contractor shall not pollute drainage ditches, ponds, or lakes with fuels, oils, or herbicides or pesticides, or other harmful materials.

3.2 Spillages. Special measures shall be taken to prevent chemicals, pesticides, fuels, and oils from entering public waters.

4.0 Disposal of Waste Materials.

All materials, wastes, effluents, trash, oil, grease, chemicals, filters, etc. will be disposed of off project lands in a lawful manner.

H. EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

1.0 All equipment must have required safety protection for the operator (i.e. impact resistant windows, high pressure hydraulic systems, maintained continuously, etc).

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

3.0 All chainsaws and pruning equipment must be able to make clean cuts to all trees and branches with no bark tearing. Chainsaws shall be properly maintained as to prevent leaking oil or gas and must be used with sharp chains. Contractor should comply with all state laws in transporting heavy equipment.

4.0 Should the Contractor have to utilize roadways or trails, they shall use vehicles equipped to be used on a roadway i.e. using flashing lights to be clearly visible to the public using the recreation area. When cutting on trails the contractor will be responsible for posting signage and closing the trail during time of work.

5.0 The contractor shall have the equipment and ability to safely trim high branches (up to 60ft in campgrounds, roadways, and recreation areas).

I. TASK ORDERS

1.0 Task orders are necessary to accomplish the work required under this contract and will be issued by the Contracting Officer. If an individual other than a Contracting Officer attempts to issue a Task Order or make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract the contractor shall not proceed with the work and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

2.0 A map of the task order location will be attached to each task order. That map shall highlight the location of where work shall be done.

3.0 The task order will contain the following information:

3.1 Date of order

3.2 Contract number and order number

3.3 For services, Contract Item Number and Description, Quantity, and Unit Price

3.4 Delivery or performance schedule

3.5 Place of delivery or performance

4.0 Each task order shall have specific quantities with a maximum time allowable time frame.

5.0 The contractor shall have (10) calendar days after issuance of a task order to begin work.

J. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR ADVERSE WEATHER

1.0 In the event weather conditions are such that conditions are unsafe to perform the task order, the COR will notify the contractor that no work should be performed until weather conditions are improved.

2.0 Excusable Delays, as defined in contract clause FAR 52.212-4 (f), shall be reported to the

COR in writing. The COR and Contracting Officer will determine if the delay necessitates an extension to the period of performance.

K. TREE MAINTENANCE

1.0 Tree maintenance will primarily occur within the campgrounds and recreation areas as well as surrounding areas that are managed by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock.

2.0 Contractor shall raise branches that are unreachable from the ground. Use of a scissor-lift or bucket truck may be needed for some task orders. Most high tree trimming will be on campsites, along roadways, or in recreation areas. “High limb pruning” as referred to in the Bid Schedule and is classified as any pruning that cannot be safely reached by pole saw.

3.0 Tree pruning will be done with chainsaw or properly sharpened hand tools for clean cuts in accordance with ANSI Z133.1 – 9.2 Pruning and Trimming. Felling of trees shall be done with chainsaw in accordance to ANSI Z133.1 – 9.5 Tree Removal. ANSI manuals can be obtained by visiting the American National Standards Institute website at http://www.ansi.org/default.aspx

3.1 Contractor must follow all guidelines in the Corps of Engineer’s Safety and Health

Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.

3.2 The contractor shall use proper pruning methods. Pruning cuts must be made with clean, sharp, non-powered hand tools, or small chain saw to minimize damage to the trees. Pruning operations will be performed in accordance with ANSI A 300 Part 1 (2001) Pruning and US Forest Brochure, HOW to Prune Trees. 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.

3.3 No pruning of oak trees will be permitted from March 1 to October 31 unless specifically ordered in the task order.

4.0 Branches over roadways, parking lots, and campsites shall have all branches removed at branch ridge or branch fork (except main stem) whose tips hang lower than eighteen feet (18)’ above the ground. Branches over mowed areas within recreation and campgrounds, shall have branches removed at branch ridge or branch fork (except main stem) whose tips hang lower than ten feet (10’) above the ground. Evergreens, crab apple, hawthorn or other http://www.ansi.org/default.aspx small landscape trees are excluded. Remove all (no exclusions) branches at branch bark ridge or branch fork that contact facilities, such as buildings, shelters, gutters and roofs.

5.0 Contractor must use extreme caution when felling trees in campgrounds and recreational areas. Contractor will barricade/tape off area to keep public away during felling. When cutting on trails the contractor will be responsible for posting signage along the trail during time of work. Contractor shall be required to have “spotters” observing each direction from the trees being cut or pruned to be sure that any members of the public stay a safe distance away. Contractor shall make every effort to protect adjacent standing landscape trees and park amenities when felling in all recreation areas.

6.0 In order to minimize damage to the Volksweg Recreation Trail, the COR may limit the vehicles/equipment onto the trail for cutting/pruning/felling activities. If there are limitations, they will be stated in the Task Order at the time it is issued. If limitation are put in place after a Task Order has been issued, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of the changes. Any work done adjacent to the Volksweg Trail or along roadways, shall have signage posted by contractor stating “work ahead.”

7.0 All cut trees and shrubs will be cut as close to the ground as possible, unless directed otherwise in task order. Cut material may be left on ground, removed, or removed from site according to work task order. Bid items stating “remove from site” shall require contractor to remove from government property. See Bid Schedule and bid accordingly.

8.0 In order to protect potential roost or maternity sites for Indiana bats, cutting of large shagbark hickory trees or large standing dead deciduous trees with lose but attached bark will not be permitted between April 1 and October 1. Exceptions may be made depending upon habitat, or risk to public safety.

9.0 Contractor fells tree, chunks as needed for contractor to haul debris in accordance to ANSI Z133.1 – 9.7 Limbing and Bucking. The Contractor shall clean the grounds and dispose of all debris, twigs, leaves, branches, chips, etc unless directed in the task order to leave on the ground. In recreation areas and roadways that are open to the public, the grounds shall be cleaned before the end of each workday. Disposal shall be outlined in the task order. The task order may designate Trunk, branches, limbs and leaves to be transported to designated disposal site(s) on government property within five (5) miles of work site or to an offsite location as determined by the contractor.

10.0 Campsite pruning will be limited to Monday-Thursday (during the recreation season) to take advantage of lighter use. The COR will coordinate the closure of certain campsites in order for the contractor to perform the task order.

11.0 Stump grinding

11.1 Stump grinding as referred to in the schedule of prices is classified as any stump remaining from a tree that has already been felled. Diameters of the stump will be based on the original diameter of the tree measured at DBH.

11.2 Stumps, root flares, surface root laterals shall be removed to a minimum depth of six (6) inches below grade. Grade is defined as the elevation of surrounding soil that has not been displaced by the tree including its roots.

11.3 All grindings (chips) and debris will be removed and are not to be used as backfill material. A location on site will be provided for chips and debris, typically within the recreation area in which the stumps are located or in an adjacent rec area.

11.4 The hole will be backfilled with topsoil (provided) and domed to the level of 2” above the adjoining grade. The finished site shall be raked smooth. Backfilling shall be accomplished on the same day as the stump grinding.

L. SECURITY

1.0 For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party.

The background check will cover, at a minimum, the last seven years covering States the contractor has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, DMV records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

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

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

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

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

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

drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the

Rock Island District Security Office No Later Than (NLT) 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

Personnel Change Request Form

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

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

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

(Insert signature block)

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

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

To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK-21-D-XXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mailed to:

Security Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201 http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

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

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

2. Performance Standards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performance-Based Matrix, Attachment A

Performance

Element Performance Requirement

Surveillance Method

Frequency Acceptable Quality Level

Contract Services

Contract Services furnished as prescribed in the PWS as applicable.

Inspection by the

COR

Random inspection of all sampling of contract services.

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

Overall Contract Performance

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

Assessment by the

COR

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

Contractor Self Reporting

Contract Services furnished as prescribed in the PWS as applicable.

Contractor Self Reports

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

Customer Feedback

Customer complaints reviewed by COR

Inspection by the

COR

Per Occurrence 100% of valid customer complaints resolved

Invoicing Monthly invoices per contract procedures are timely and accurate.

Review & acceptance of the invoice by COR

Monthly 100% accuracy

Incentives/Disincentives:

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

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

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

DEC 2019

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-19 Availability Of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DEC 2019

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items OCT 2020

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

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

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

(1) The solicitation number;

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

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

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

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

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

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

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

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

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions…