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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Lake Red Rock Herbicide ApplicationInstrument Name:

MVR.03 - QUESTION AND ANSWER VIA EMAIL

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Mr. Bradley J. Grothus at bradley.j.grothus@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM CT on 04 March 2026.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION A

HERBICIDE APPLICATION

LAKE RED ROCK PROJECT

KNOXVILLE, IOWA

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.sam.gov.

A.2 DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

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

• Complete and return first page of solicitation (standard form 1449), including complete mailing address, telephone number, offeror’s name, title, and signature.

• Complete and return Bid Schedule (CLINs).

• SUBMIT INFORMATION REQUESTED IN CLAUSE 52.212-2.

• Technical Capability Statement (Technical Exhibit #4)

• Past Performance Questionnaire (Technical Exhibit #5)

2. Offerors must thoroughly complete the solicitation pages and assure all returned pages are received by the due time and date shown on page 1 of the solicitation. All quotes and attachments must be executable MS Word or Adobe PDF files. Include the solicitation number on the subject line of your email when you submit your quote. Completed quotation packages shall be submitted via email to the points of contacts listed below:

• bradley.j.grothus@usace.army.mil

• jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION B

Herbicide Application

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Red Rock

Knoxville, Iowa

SECTION TITLE

B-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

B-2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

B-3 SPECIFIC TASKS

B-4 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

B-5 BID SCHEDULE (“CLINS”)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1 DAILY APPLICATION FORM, CEMVR FORM 55-E

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT MATRIX

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE MONITORING

FORM

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #4 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY STATEMENT

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #5 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #6 HERBICIDE APPLICATION MAPS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #7 RECREATION AREA SEASONS OPEN AND CLOSURE

DATES

B-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

B.1.1 BACKGROUND. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Red Rock Project is a flood control reservoir in Iowa with numerous developed recreation areas, lake access areas, and undeveloped natural areas. Flood control features include a large earthen filled dam with rip rap armoring on the upstream side and downstream toe with a grass seeding to protect the envelopment over the remainder of the dam. Red Rock also manages a series of levees in the towns of Avon, Carlisle, and SE Des Moines. The levees have various features that include culverts, slide gates, parking areas, and rip rap armored stream banks. Lake Red Rock recreation areas offer a wide variety of park facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, picnic areas and beaches. Red

Rock Dam is located approximately two miles southwest of Pella, Iowa, and about 6 miles northeast of Knoxville, Iowa. A map of Red Rock Project can be found online at:

https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portals/48/docs/Recreation/ODR/Maps/Area%20Map/210119-

A-NN408-001.pdf?ver=8QFLWAiiU-mUCYr5PXqOhw%3d%3d

B.1.2 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, labor, manpower, fuel, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the work described herein at various locations throughout Lake Red Rock, Corps of Engineers (COE) managed areas. All work will be performed in accordance with the contract and inspected per the QASP.

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B.1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The resulting contract will be for a base period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. Option periods will be priced and may be exercised by a contract modification, in accordance with the clause FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Performance of the Herbicide contract with option periods are as follows:

BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 April 2026 OR Contract Award – 31 March 2027

OPTION PERIOD I PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 April 2027 – 31 March 2028

OPTION PERIOD II PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 April 2028 – 31 March 2029

OPTION PERIOD III PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 April 2029 – 31 March 2030

OPTION PERIOD IV PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 April 2030 – 31 March 2031

B.1.4 REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance- Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain, during the period of performance under this contract, the following types and minimum dollar amounts of insurance*:

• Workmen’s Compensation

• Coverage complying with applicable State statute** Employer’s Liability Minimum

$100,000

• Commercial General Liability Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Commercial

Automobile Liability Minimum $200,000 per person

• Minimum $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury Minimum $20,000 per occurrence for property damage

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

• ** Iowa Division of Insurance, telephone # (515) 281-5705 Division of Workers

Compensation, telephone # (800) 775-2667

• NOTE: Coverages listed above is minimums only. If higher limits of coverage are required by State stature, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage.

B.1.5 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE. After award, but prior to commencement of work, the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will contact the Contractor to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Red Rock Lake Project Office to review the work requirements.

The Contractor shall also submit a current copy at this meeting with the following items:

B.1.5.1 Certificate of Insurance. The contractor shall submit a “Certificate of Insurance”, with thirty (30) day cancellation clause as proof of insurance coverage.

B.1.5.2 Letter designating On-the-Job Supervisor and including phone numbers.

B.1.5.3 Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the COR.

• The Contractor shall prepare a written environmental protection plan that shall be carried out throughout the life of this contract. This plan shall be submitted to the

COR for Government 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.

• The Contractor shall conduct all services in a manner to prevent contamination of

Government land, water resources and property. The Contractor’s environmental protection plan properly implemented will ensure pesticides, petroleum products, or any other pollutants are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property.

• No overnight storage of Contractor equipment of pesticides is allowed under this contract. Equipment and pesticides are to be stored off Government property and transported into the site daily unless written approval from the COR is made in advance.

• All pouring, mixing and rinsing of pesticides shall be protected from spillage by a containment and recovery basin or device provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall have emergency spill containment and clean-up supplies with application equipment. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup in accordance with federal, state and local law.

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

• The Contractor shall supply the COR with a list (to include brand names) for approval of all pesticides to be used by the Contractor prior to application. This list shall include the manufacturer’s label and OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (Form

OSHA-20) or OMB form No. 44-R1387 for all materials. No Restricted Use

Pesticides or soil sterilants shall be used at Lake Red Rock Project. The Contractor assumes all liability for improperly applied herbicides.

B.1.5.4 Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall prepare a written Accident

Prevention Plan, IAW EM 385-1-1, and submit it to the COR at the pre-work conference.

The Safety Plan shall include at a minimum the following: analysis of job hazards, policy and procedures to minimize hazards, required employee safety equipment, and emergency contacts.

• Additional meetings with the contractor may be held as necessary. Meetings shall be scheduled to take place at the project office as necessary to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract and to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the contract specifications.

B.1.6 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS. The United States Department of

Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA Bio-Preferred’s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the Bio-Preferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

B.1.7 DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE. After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) located at the Lake Red Rock Project Office. The COR for this contract is:

Austin Swanson

Natural Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Red Rock

1105 N Hwy T-15, Knoxville, IA 50138

Email: Austin.T.Swanson@USACE.Army.mil

Office: 641-828-7522 ext. 6412

Mobile: 641-260-6631

B.1.8 SAFETY. Appropriate measures shall be taken to protect the general public, contractor and Government personnel from accidental injury. All services shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in the 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. The safety manual is also available at:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-

Requirements-Manual/. Any injury, property damage or safety hazard observed by the contractor shall immediately be reported to the COR.

B.1.9 SECURITY.

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.

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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)

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say

Something). All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the

RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the Everify 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-XX-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

B.1.10 INSPECTION. The Contractor shall inspect all work performed by employees prior to submittal of invoice to ensure that all work has been performed as described in the Contract.

B.1.10.1 The work will be performed in accordance with contract specifications and is subject to inspection to ensure compliance with the terms of the Contract and the Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

B.1.10.2 The COR shall be notified within one (1) business day upon completion of each work item. Any work not meeting the specifications contained within the PWS shall be corrected within five (5) business days at the expense of the contractor.

B.1.11 WORK LOCATIONS. Please see the maps in Technical Exhibit # 6.

B.1.12 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR ADVERSE WEATHER. If adverse weather is experienced and work is delayed due to unsafe or unworkable conditions, an extension may be given by the

Contracting Officer. Adverse weather must prohibit work beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the Contractor.

B.1.13 PAYMENT PROCEDURES. Payment for services performed under this contract will be made after satisfactory performance of work according to schedule and upon receipt of invoice. No invoice shall be received or accepted until Contractor inspects own performance first. Floods, high lake pool, construction, plant dormancy, and other circumstances may prohibit access to some areas or render application unnecessary. If this occurs, some areas will be excluded from application. Payment will be made only for services performed.

Invoices shall be submitted to the Lake Red Rock Office, 1105 N Hwy T15 Knoxville, IA. The

Contractor shall submit an original invoice upon completion. Each invoice shall contain the following information:

• Contractor’s name & address as it appears on the contract

• Contract number

• Description of work completed

• Quantity of work completed

• Unit prices

• Extended totals

• Original signature

B-2

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

B.2 EQUIPMENT AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY UNDER THIS

CONTRACT.

B.2.1 The contractor, and all applicators, shall possess a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide

Applicators License, including appropriate categories (copy furnished at the pre-work conference) for applications.

B.2.2 Contractor shall provide trained, competent persons to operate chemical application equipment.

B.2.3 Chemical application sprayers shall be in good working order, not leaking, and capable of accurate calibration. Proper sprayer calibration shall be checked prior to beginning work and shall be monitored periodically.

B.2.4 Equipment shall be of suitable size and type for intended use and must comply with current Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The safety manual is available at: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-

Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/

B.2.5 All equipment shall have required safety protection for the operator (i.e. Impact resistant windows, deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports).

B.2.6 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.

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B.2.7 Equipment may be stored overnight and on weekends during continuous workdays at the work sites. The Contractor shall coordinate with Contracting Officers

Representative so that parking locations do not hamper public use, field accesses, gates and is off public roadways. This shall ensure Lake Red Rock staff is aware of what and where equipment is located. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) assumes no liability to Contractor equipment caused by vandalism or tampering.

B.3

SPECIFIC TASKS

B-3 HERBICIDE APPLICATION

B.3.1 General Application Information.

B.3.1.1 Equipment will not be permitted when operation would cause rutting. The COR will designate an area for vehicle parking and unloading equipment.

B.3.1.2 The Contractor shall apply chemical control to areas designated in this Scope of

Work. See attached maps for exact locations. Where pre-emergent applications are required, the Contractor is responsible for adequate control of sprayed areas throughout the growing season (1 April – 31 October) and shall return at no cost to the government if follow-up treatments are required.

B.3.1.3 The Contractor may choose the chemical formulation to meet objectives described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Proposed formulations must be submitted to the COR for Government review and approval. Products must also be on the

Rock Islands District’s list of Pre-Approved Pesticides. Use of any other pesticide is prohibited unless approval is received from the Rock Island District Pesticide

Coordinator. Requests for pesticide approval should be sent to the COR for preliminary review and then forwarded to the District Coordinator for final review. All herbicides must be in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations governing the use of such herbicides and pesticides. RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES

ARE PROHIBITED.

B.3.1.4 Floods, high lake pool, construction, plant dormancy, and other circumstances may prohibit access to some areas or render herbicide application unnecessary. If this occurs, some areas will be excluded from the sprayed areas. Payment will be made only for services performed.

B.3.1.5 Water may be available to Contractor to fill or rinse tanks. If Project water hydrants are used, the fill hose must be equipped with an anti-back flow device to prevent back siphoning.

B.3.1.6 If the Contractor needs to rinse containers or application equipment while on

Government property, the COR shall be consulted before wasting the rinse.

B.3.1.7 Any limbs, litter or other debris that interferes with herbicide-plant contact shall be removed before application. The Contractor shall apply the chemicals at the concentration and rate according to the label.

B.3.1.8 The Contractor shall notify and coordinate with the COR prior to any chemical application to avoid conflicts with park users, other Contractors and Corps staff. The

Contractor assumes all responsibility and liability for improperly applied chemical.

B.3.1.9 All spraying equipment shall be calibrated for proper rate/acre.

B.3.1.10 No spraying shall be performed when the following conditions exceed specifications listed on the herbicide label including wind speeds, temperatures, rain, prediction of immanent rain, humidity, or other conditions. No spraying shall occur if wind directions are likely to result in significant drift to surface water, high public use areas, or other non-target locations.

B.3.1.11 The Contractor is required to complete the Daily Application Record Sheet, CEMVR Form 55-E, Aug 2000, report for each time any chemical is used. The report shall be completed daily and submitted to the Lake Red Rock Project Office within one week after application, see Technical Exhibit #1.

B.3.1.12 UAS Herbicide Application. The use of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for herbicide application is allowed under the following conditions:

• The Contractor shall coordinate flights 3 days in advance with the COR. All flights must be approved by the COR.

• UAS weighing less than 55lbs (including payload) are regulated by FAA Part 107.

Contractor is responsible for operating UAS within the regulations provided by the FAA Part 107. UAS operator shall hold a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide

Applicators License, including appropriate categories including Category 11 for

Aerial Application.

o The following documents shall be provided to the COR before any flights can occur:

▪ Iowa Commercial Aerial Pesticide Applicator Certification for each applicator/pilot (Including appropriate categories and category 11).

• UAS weighting more than 55lbs (including payload) are regulated by FAA Part

137. Contractor is responsible for operating UAS within the regulations provided by the FAA Part 137.

• Operator must possess valid certification under FAA Part 137 for commercial aerial pesticide application. Operator shall hold a valid Iowa Commercial

Pesticide Applicators Certification, including appropriate categories including

Category 11 for Aerial Application. All certifications shall be provided to the

COR prior to the UAS flights.

• The following documents shall be provided to the COR before any flights can occur:

o Iowa Commercial Aerial Pesticide Applicator Certification for each applicator/pilot (Including appropriate categories and category 11).

o Proof of FAA Part 137 Certification

• UAS shall be operated within line of sight.

• UAS operation shall be included in the Contractor’s accident prevention plan and environmental protection plan.

• Secondary containment shall be used for mixing and filling UAS equipment.

Contractor is responsible for any spill clean-up or costs involved in spill clean-up.

• UAS operation over groups of people is prohibited and operation is prohibited when weather conditions are not ideal for safe UAS flights or proper herbicide application.

o UAS shall be operated in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: Title 36 CFR Section

327.

o Any violations will be turned over to the agency tasked with enforcing such laws/regulations.

• All UAS equipment shall be provided by the Contractor, and the Contractor assumes all responsibility and liability for any improper application of herbicide by UAS, damages or personal injury caused by UAS operation.

• Use of UAS is not required for this contract. UAS use is optional. The government reserves the right to decline any or all use of UAS at any time for the duration of the contract for any reason. If a Contractor is not allowed to utilize

UAS, the Contractor is required to complete all required herbicide application at no extra cost to the government.

B.3.2 MOWED AREA FEATURE SPRAYING. Contractor shall spray post and pre- emergent herbicide mixture for all items in mowed areas as indicated on the maps. Areas include campgrounds, picnic and shelter areas, boat ramps, trails, and sand volleyball courts.

B.3.2.1 Spray all campgrounds and recreation area features including, but not limited to benches, trees, guardrail posts, trashcan posts, signposts, electrical boxes, campground posts, lantern posts, pedestals, grills, edges of block retaining walls, top half of culvert outlets, fish cleaning station pads, propane tanks, shelters, and buildings. Contractor is to spray a one (1) foot band around all features. Features excluded from spraying include sidewalk borders and drinking fountains.

B.3.2.2 Spray all items within the 10.8 miles (+/-) of the Volksweg Trail (VWT) including but not limited to: chain link fences, wooden fence posts, beneath trail fences with rock/block surface, trail signs, benches, concrete pads, top half of culvert outlets, etc. The Contractor shall ensure that any woody vegetation within 10 feet of a retaining wall along the VWT be killed. In addition, the Contractor shall kill any vegetation encroaching within the pathway of the walking trail, including bridges.

B.3.2.3 All chain link fences in recreation areas, along VWT, sewage lagoons and fish rearing ponds fences shall be sprayed four inches on both sides of the fence and posts.

Additionally, all guardrails along roadways or in recreational areas shall be sprayed one

(1) foot on both sides of the railing and posts.

B.3.2.4 Landscape islands will be sprayed entirely by wand or handheld equipment.

Existing landscape islands under trees must extend to existing shape or to edge of canopy line.

B.3.2.5 No work will be permitted on Friday, Saturday or Sunday after recreation areas are open, unless permission is granted by the COR in advance. Campgrounds shall be sprayed first and before opening for the season.

B.3.3 RIP RAP SPRAYING. Contractor shall spray post and pre-emergent herbicide to prevent growth throughout the season for all rip rap features indicated on the maps. Areas include dam features, recreation areas such as boat ramps and river armoring below the dam. Some areas may not be accessible with equipment.

B.3.3.1 The spray area shall include the top of designated rip-rapped section including one foot onto mowed surface from the rock edge.

B.3.3.2 The Contractor shall use a water label product when spraying rip rap that may come in contact with water.

B.3.3.3 The Contractor shall spray all exposed rip-rap adjacent to the lake or river down to the water’s edge. The only exception is the upstream face of the dam, which shall be sprayed to approximate elevation 765 msl. For reference, the top of the dam is elevation

797 msl.

B.3.3.4 Some areas currently contain woody vegetation within the rip rap. The Contractor is encouraged to view all sites prior to bidding to determine level of effort required the first year of spraying rip rap. The Contractor shall kill all existing woody growth within the rip rap.

B.3.3.5 North Tailwater Private Licensee. A portion of the North Tailwater and Red

Rock Dam rip rap features are licensed to, and the responsibility of, Missouri River

Energy Services. The Contractor shall utilize the same methods of vegetation control for the privately licensed areas as the adjacent, USACE-owned, rip rap features. The

Contractor shall coordinate herbicide application for these features with Missouri River

Energy Services. The costs associated with application of herbicide to the approximately

5.8 acres of rip rap is the responsibility of the licensee, Missouri River Energy Services.

See Technical Exhibit # 6 for location details.

B.3.4 GRAVEL ROADS, PARKING LOTS, AND ROAD SHOULDERS. The Contractor shall spray a post and pre-emergent herbicide mixture on crushed rock parking lots, 423 (+/-) crushed rock campsite pads, crushed rock roadways, VWT gravel turn-a-rounds, and the dam road shoulders as indicated on the maps.

B.3.4.1 The individual campsite pads are not mapped, but the Contractor is required to spray all 423 (+/-) campsite pads. All other crushed rock features to be sprayed will be indicated on the maps.

B.3.5 TIME PERIOD. Campground features shall be sprayed prior to a campground’s opening day. The Contractor shall coordinate application with campground openings and the COR for this contract to ensure all features can be sprayed prior to campers arriving for reservations. See

Technical Exhibit #7 for season details.

B.3.5.1 No work will be permitted within recreation areas on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday unless permission is granted by the COR in advance.

B.3.5.2 All other features shall be sprayed prior to 01 June and SUSTAIN ADEQUATE

CONTROL THROUGHOUT THE GROWING SEASON. The growing season is from 1 April to 31 October during each period of performance.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

B.4.1 Introduction. This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is pursuant to the requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) entitled Lake Red Rock

Herbicide Application Contract. This plan sets forth the procedures and guidelines Lake Red

Rock and the Corps of Engineers will use in ensuring the required performance standards or services levels are achieved by the Contractor.

B.4.2 Purpose. The purpose of the QASP is to describe the systematic methods used to monitor performance and to identify the required documentation and the resources to be employed. The

QASP provides a means for evaluating whether the contractor is meeting the performance standards/quality levels identified in the PWS and the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP), and to ensure that the government pays only for the level of services received.

B.4.3 Performance Management Approach. The PWS structures the acquisition around “what” service or quality level is required, as opposed to “how” the contractor should perform the work

(i.e., results, not compliance). This QASP will define the performance management approach taken by Lake Red Rock and the Corps of Engineers to monitor and manage the contractor’s performance to ensure the expected outcomes or performance objectives communicated in the

PWS are achieved. Performance management rests on developing a capability to review and analyze information generated through performance assessment. The ability to make decisions based on the analysis of performance data is the cornerstone of performance management; this analysis yields information that indicates whether expected outcomes for the project are being achieved by the contractor.

B.4.4 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 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.

B.4.5 Roles and Responsibilities.

B.4.5.1 Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer (KO) is responsible for monitoring contract compliance, contract administration, and cost control and for resolving any differences between the observations documented by the Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR) and the contractor. The KO will designate one full-time COR, as the government authority for performance management. The number of additional representatives serving as technical inspectors depends on the complexity of the services measured, as well as the contractor’s performance, and must be identified and designated by the KO.

B.4.5.2 Contracting Officers Representative. The contracting officer’s representative

(COR) is designated in writing by the KO to act as his or her authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. COR limitations are contained in the written appointment letter. The COR is responsible for technical administration of the project and ensures proper government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the government’s behalf. Any changes that the contractor deems may affect contract price, terms, or conditions shall be referred to the KO for action. The COR will have the responsibility for completing QA monitoring forms used to document the inspection and evaluation of the contractor’s work performance.

B.4.6 Performance Standards.

B.4.6.1 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.4.6.2 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.

B.4.6.3 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.

B.4.6.4 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.

B.4.6.5 Random and/or Scheduled Monitoring. Random and/or scheduled monitoring will be conducted 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 within compliance of the terms of the contract.

B.4.6.6 Contractor Self-Reporting. The Contractor shall provide, as needed, status reports that document significant problems/issues and potential resolutions.

B.4.6.7 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.

B.4.6.8 Performance Measurement. Performance will be measure in accordance with the table in Technical Exhibit #2.

B.4.6.9 Monitoring Forms. The Quality Assurance Surveillance, accomplished by the

COR, will be reported using the monitoring forms shown in Technical Exhibit #3. The forms, when completed, will document the government’s assessment of the contractor’s performance under the contract to ensure that the required results of the herbicide applications are being achieved.

B.4.6.10 Reviews and Resolution. The KO may require the Contractor’s manager, or a designated alternate, to meet with the COR and other government personnel as deemed necessary to discuss performance evaluation. The COR, will define a frequency of in-depth reviews with the Contractor, including appropriate self-assessments by the

Contractor; however, if the need arises, the contractor will meet with the COR, as often as required or per the Contractor’s reasonable request. The agenda of the reviews may include:

• Monthly performance assessment data and trend analysis

• Issues and concerns of both parties

• Projected outlook for upcoming months and progress against expected trends, including a corrective action plan analysis

• Recommendations for improved efficiency and/or effectiveness

• Issues arising from the performance monitoring processes

B.4.6.11 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 at fails to meet contract requirements.

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BID SCHEDULE (“CLINS”)

ITEM 0001 BASE PERIOD: 01 April 2026 or Contract Award – 31 March 2027

CLINS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TOTAL

0001AA Mowed Area Spraying 232.4 acres

0001AB Beach Spraying 1.9 acres

0001AC Rip Rap Spraying 43.3 acres

0001AD Crushed Gravel Parking Lots 16.6 acres

0001AE Crushed Gravel Lanes and Road Shoulder 5.9 miles

0001AF Volksweg Trail Area Spraying 10.76 miles

GRAND TOTAL BASE YEAR:

ITEM 1001 OPTION PERIOD I: 01 April 2027 – 31 March 2028

CLINS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TOTAL

1001AA Mowed Area Spraying 232.4 acres

1001AB Beach Spraying 1.9 acres

1001AC Rip Rap Spraying 43.3 acres

1001AD Crushed Gravel Parking Lots 16.6 acres

1001AE Crushed Gravel Lanes and Road Shoulder 5.9 miles

1001AF Volksweg Trail Area Spraying 10.76 miles

GRAND TOTAL OPTION PERIOD I:

ITEM 2001 OPTION PERIOD II: 01 April 2028 – 31 March 2029

CLINS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TOTAL

2001AA Mowed Area Spraying 232.4 acres

2001AB Beach Spraying 1.9 acres

2001AC Rip Rap Spraying 43.3 acres

2001AD Crushed Gravel Parking Lots 16.6 acres

2001AE Crushed Gravel Lanes and Road Shoulder 5.9 miles

2001AF Volksweg Trail Area Spraying 10.76 miles

GRAND TOTAL OPTION PERIOD II:

ITEM 3001 OPTION PERIOD III: 01 April 2029 – 31 March 2030

CLINS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TOTAL

3001AA Mowed Area Spraying 232.4 acres

3001AB Beach Spraying 1.9 acres

3001AC Rip Rap Spraying 43.3 acres

3001AD Crushed Gravel Parking Lots 16.6 acres

3001AE Crushed Gravel Lanes and Road Shoulder 5.9 miles

3001AF Volksweg Trail Area Spraying 10.76 miles

GRAND TOTAL OPTION PERIOD III:

ITEM 4001 OPTION PERIOD IV: 01 April 2030 – 31 March 2031

CLINS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TOTAL

4001AA Mowed Area Spraying 232.4 acres

4001AB Beach Spraying 1.9 acres

4001AC Rip Rap Spraying 43.3 acres

4001AD Crushed Gravel Parking Lots 16.6 acres

4001AE Crushed Gravel Lanes and Road Shoulder 5.9 miles

4001AF Volksweg Trail Area Spraying 10.76 miles

GRAND TOTAL OPTION PERIOD IV:

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT MATRIX

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

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3

QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING

FORM

SERVICE or STANDARD/TASK ORDER:

SURVEY PERIOD:

SURVEILLANCE METHOD (Check):

Random Sampling 100% Inspection Periodic Inspection Customer Complaint

LEVEL OF SURVEILLANCE (Check):

Monthly Quarterly As needed

PERCENTAGE OF ITEMS SAMPLED DURING SURVEY PERIOD:

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS:

Observed Service Provider Performance Measurement Rate: %

Service Provider’s Performance (Check): Meets Standards

Does Not Meet Standards

Narrative of Performance During Survey Period:

PREPARED BY: DATE:

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #4

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 #5

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

(OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE)

AGENCY/COMPANY THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED FOR:_________________________

POINT OF CONTACT &…