W912EK25R0022.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Tree Maintenance IDIQ Lake Red Rock 25R0022

Attn: Eric Gaul 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Email: eric.j.gaul@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. Complete the Bid Schedule in the Solicitation in its entirety.

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

5. Include the Solicitation Number on the subject line of your emailed quote.

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: Taxpayer ID Number: ____________________________ CAGE Code (SAM):______________________________ Point of Contact: _________________________________ Phone & Email: __________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Eric Gaul - Phone: 309-794-5093 or Email: eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil

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W912EK25R0022 16-Jun-2025

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(309) 794-5093

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 30 Jun 2025

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ERIC J GAUL

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30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1500 ROCK ISLAND D

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W912EK 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ROCK ISLAND

CEMVR

1500 ROCK ISLAND DRIVE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

MVR.03

QUESTION AND ANSWER

via email

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Eric J. Gaul at eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil no later than 21 June 2025 at 12pm.

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

LAKE RED ROCK

TREE

MAINTENANCE

INDEFINITE

QUANTITIES

BID SCHEDULE (BASE PERIOD OF

PERFOMANCE)

1 August 2025 THROUGH 31 July 2026

Task No. Tree

Maintenance Quantity Unit Amount

TM001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM002 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM003 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM004 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM005 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16” to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM009 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM010 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TM011 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM014 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM015 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM016 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM017 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM018 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TM019 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump

TM020 Stump grinding and backfilling: 11” to 15” dbh

1 Per stump

TM021 Stump grinding and backfilling: 16” to 20” dbh

TM022 Stump grinding and backfilling: 21” to 25” dbh

TM023 Stump grinding and backfilling: 26” to 30” dbh

TM024 Stump grinding and backfilling: 31” to 35” dbh

TM025 Stump grinding and backfilling: 35” to 40” dbh

TM026 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 41” dbh 1 Per stump

TOTAL

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD 1)

1 August 2026 THROUGH 31 July 2027

Maintenan Quantity Unit Amount

TMA001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA002 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA003 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA004 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA005 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16” to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA009 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA010 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMA011 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA014 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA015 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA016 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA017 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA018 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMA019 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump

TMA020 Stump grinding and backfilling: 11” to 15” dbh

TMA021 Stump grinding and backfilling: 16” to 20” dbh

TMA022 Stump grinding and backfilling: 21” to 25” dbh

TMA023 Stump grinding and backfilling: 26” to 30” dbh

TMA024 Stump grinding and backfilling: 31” to 35” dbh

TMA025 Stump grinding and backfilling: 35” to 40” dbh

TMA026 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 41” dbh 1 Per stump

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD 2)

1 August 2027 THROUGH 31 July 2028

Quantity Unit Amount

TMB001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB002 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB003 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB004 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB005 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16” to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB009 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB010 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMB011 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB014 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB015 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB016 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB017 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB018 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMB019 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump

TMB020 Stump grinding and backfilling: 11” to 15” dbh

TMB021 Stump grinding and backfilling: 16” to 20” dbh

TMB022 Stump grinding and backfilling: 21” to 25” dbh

TMB023 Stump grinding and backfilling: 26” to 30” dbh

TMB024 Stump grinding and backfilling: 31” to 35” dbh

TMB025 Stump grinding and backfilling: 35” to 40” dbh

TMB026 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 41” dbh 1 Per stump

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD 3)

1 August 2028 THROUGH 31 July 2029

Quantity Unit Amount

TMC001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC002 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC003 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC004 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC005 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16” to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC009 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC010 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMC011 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC014 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC015 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC016 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC017 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC018 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMC019 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump

TMC020 Stump grinding and backfilling: 11” to 15” dbh

TMC021 Stump grinding and backfilling: 16” to 20” dbh

TMC022 Stump grinding and backfilling: 21” to 25” dbh

TMC023 Stump grinding and backfilling: 26” to 30” dbh

TMC024 Stump grinding and backfilling: 31” to 35” dbh

TMC025 Stump grinding and backfilling: 35” to 40” dbh

TMC026 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 41” dbh 1 Per stump

BID SCHEDULE (ORDERING PERIOD 4)

1 August 2029 THROUGH 31 July 2030

Quantity Unit Amount

TMD001 Pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD002 High limb pruning (branches transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD003 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD004 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD005 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16” to 20" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD006 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD007 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD008 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD009 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD010 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (removed from site) 1 Per Tree

TMD011 Cutting of trees & shrubs up to 10" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD012 Cutting of trees & shrubs 11" to 15" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD013 Cutting of trees & shrubs 16" to 20" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD014 Cutting of trees & shrubs 21" to 25" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD015 Cutting of trees & shrubs 26" to 30" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD016 Cutting of trees & shrubs 31" to 35" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD017 Cutting of trees & shrubs 36" to 40" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD018 Cutting of trees & shrubs >41" dbh (transported to local disposal site) 1 Per Tree

TMD019 Stump grinding and backfilling: up to 10” dbh 1 Per stump

TMD020 Stump grinding and backfilling: 11” to 15” dbh

TMD021 Stump grinding and backfilling: 16” to 20” dbh

TMD022 Stump grinding and backfilling: 21” to 25” dbh

TMD023 Stump grinding and backfilling: 26” to 30” dbh

TMD024 Stump grinding and backfilling: 31” to 35” dbh

TMD025 Stump grinding and backfilling: 35” to 40” dbh

TMD026 Stump grinding and backfilling: greater than 41” dbh 1 Per stump

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

INSTRUCTIONS: NOTICE TO OFFERORS

TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES: LAKE RED ROCK

KNOXVILLE, IOWA

SECTION A

1. SCHEDULE OF PRICES (LINE ITEMS/CLINS): Offerors shall complete and submit the price schedule with its quote and include a price of each line item and all options. Failure to do so will result in the Offeror’s quote being rejected without further consideration. An award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. The lowest price will be determined by adding up all listed line items. Failure to submit a price for any of the required line items on the price schedule will render the Offeror’s quote as ineligible for award. Please refer to clause 52.212-2 for proposal evaluation factors and technical requirements.

2. 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 offerors complete mailing address,telephone number, offerors name, title, and signature.

• Complete and return “Schedule of Prices (CLINs)”.

• Submit information requested in Clause 52.212-2.

• Technical Capability Statement

• Past Performance Questionnaire

3. SITE VISIT: Offerors who wish to have a site visit should contact the Red Rock Lake Project Office at (641) 828-7522 or e-mail Griffen.E.Molenburg@usace.army.mil to schedule an appointment with Natural Resources Specialist/Park Ranger, Griffen Molenburg.

LAKE RED ROCK

TREE MAINTENANCE INDEFINITE QUANTITIES

Section B

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

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 Natural Resources Specialist Griffen Molenburg at Griffen.E.Molenburg@usace.army.mil.

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://usace.dps.mil/sites/INTRA-MVR/SitePages/Safety-Standards-Processes.aspx

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 signed and issued by the Contracting Officer and are required prior to performance of any work under this contract. The task order will contain but is not limited to the following information:

Date of order Contract number and order number Contract Item Number and Description, Quantity, and Unit Price Task or performance schedule Map with specific tree and/or stump locations and disposal sites (if included)

2.0 The majority of Task Orders will be issued in advance for planning purposes, allowing the contractor a minimum of one month, and typically two to three months, to complete the work.

Task Order minimum will be $5,000 in accordance with clause 52.216-19, titled “Ordering

Limitation”.

Task Order maximum will be $150,000;

The estimated total cumulative Task Order minimum will be $5,000 per year;

The estimated total cumulative Task Order maximum will be $150,000 per year;

NTE amount (five year total) is estimated not to exceed $750,000

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 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.

11.5 In the event that the DBH was not measured prior to the felling of the tree, the DBH will be determined based on the measurement taken from the stump.

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-16-X-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

QASP

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT – 1

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.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT-2

TECHNICAL CAPABILTY STATEMENT

(OFFERORS MUST 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.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT-3

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

(OFFERORS MUST 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: _________________________________________

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

$5,000.00 $750,000.00

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

$5,000.00 $150,000.00

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

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job BASE YEAR - Tree Maintenance

FFP

IDIQ Contract - Tree Maintenance, Lake Red Rock Perform Tree Maintenance Services at Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, IA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Unused capacity will roll over into the next ordering period.

Ordering Period: 1 August 2025 through 31 July 2026 FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

0002 1 Job OPTION ORDERING PERIOD I - Tree Maintenance

FFP

DIQ Contract - Tree Maintenance, Lake Red Rock Perform Tree Maintenance Services at Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, IA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Unused capacity will roll over into the next ordering period.

Ordering Period: 1 August 2026 through 31 July 2027

0003 1 Job OPTION ORDERING PERIOD 2 - Tree Maintenance

FFP

DIQ Contract - Tree Maintenance, Lake Red Rock Perform Tree Maintenance Services at Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, IA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Unused capacity will roll over into the next ordering period.

Ordering Period: 1 August 2027 through 31 July 2028

0004 1 Job OPTION ORDERING PERIOD 3 - Tree Maintenance

FFP

DIQ Contract - Tree Maintenance, Lake Red Rock Perform Tree Maintenance Services at Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, IA in…