W912EK26QA028.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock Vegetative Mgmt Services

W912EK26QA028

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 SF 1449 - 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 and submit the Base and 4 Option CLIN’s on the SF 1449 and you must fill out the Schedule of

Prices.

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

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

Please provide: CAGE Code (SAM):____________________________________ Point of Contact: _________________________________ Phone & Email: _________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Eric Gaul -

Email: eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil

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W912EK26QA028 02 APR 2026

ERIC GAUL

(309) 794-5093

16 APR 2026

12:00 PM

W912EK 100

W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 1 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5001

UNITED STATES

ERIC GAUL, EMAIL: ERIC.J.GAUL@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: (309) 794-

561730

USD 8,000,000.00

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANITITY (IDIQ)

U.S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LAKE RED ROCK & SAYLORVILLE LAKE

SECTION A – INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICE TO OFFERORS

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

SECTION C - GENERAL INFORMATION, CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS, AND

SPECIFIC TASKS

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C-3 SPECIFIC TASKS

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1 PROJECT AREA MAP

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2 CONTRACTOR WEEKLY WORK LOG

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY STATEMENT

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #4 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION A - INSTRUCTIONS & NOTICE TO OFFERORS

A.1 PROCUREMENT METHOD:

This will be a lowest price technically acceptable acquisition (LPTA). Award will be made to the lowest-priced offer that meets the minimum technical requirements outlined in Technical Exhibit #3, in accordance with FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

A.2 SAM REGISTRATION:

Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer.

A.3 CONTRACT TERM:

The period of performance, including all options, is from contract award to March 31, 2031.

A.4 WAGE RATES:

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

A.5 SCOPE AND LOCATIONS:

The Scope of Work is described with the solicitation. Offerors should understand the services requested and then quote an appropriate amount on the Schedule of Prices/CLINS. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, labor, and supervision necessary to perform the services as described in the solicitation.

Site locations, topography, vegetative cover, and access details are provided in the maps in Technical Exhibit #1. A work site is a specific project area within the Lake Red Rock or Saylorville Lake managed areas where the Contractor is required to perform work under this contract. Each work site will be identified in the applicable task order.

This contract may include multiple work sites within Lake Red Rock and Saylorville Lake.

For purposes of this contract, all references to “site,” “sites,” or “worksite(s)” shall mean “work site(s)” as defined in this section. Any requirement that applies “per site” or “per work site” shall apply separately to each work site identified in the applicable task order.

A.6 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Solicitation Cover Sheet, including Taxpayer ID Number, CAGE Code, and POC information (including phone number and email).

First page of the solicitation, with complete offeror address, contact number, and a signature from an authorized representative.

Completed Schedule of Prices (CLINS). All line items for the basic period and all option years must be priced.

Technical Capability Statement (as detailed in Technical Exhibit #3).

Past Performance Questionnaire (as detailed in Technical Exhibit #4).

A copy of a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License.

Signed copies of any and all Amendments issued for this Solicitation.

To be considered responsive, a complete proposal must be received by the due date and time specified on the Solicitation Cover Sheet. Proposals may be mailed or emailed to the Point of Contact listed below.

Submission Address:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

P.O. BOX 2004

Attn: Contracting Division-Ryan Larrison 1500 Rock Island Drive

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61204-2004

A.6.1 POST-SUBMISSION CONTACT:

Offerors must provide a reliable telephone number and email address on the first page of the solicitation. The Government may need to contact offerors for up to one week following the solicitation's closing date. Offers from persons who cannot be contacted by telephone during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., CST) within the one-week period following closing of this RFP will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from further consideration.

A.7 EVALUATION PROCESS: The Government will evaluate offers in two steps:

A.7.1 Step 1 - Technical Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated on a "pass/fail" basis to determine if they meet the minimum requirements defined in the Scope of Work and other technical exhibits. Only proposals deemed "technically acceptable" will be considered for award.

A.7.2 Step 2 - Price Evaluation: A contract will be awarded to the offeror whose technically acceptable proposal has the lowest evaluated price. The Government will evaluate option prices by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement, as stated in FAR 52.212-2(b). Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise them.

A.8 SITE VISIT

Offerors who wish to request a site visit should contact one of the following individuals to schedule an appointment:

Saylorville Lake: John Benjamin at (515) 276-4656, ext. #6510.

Lake Red Rock: Jesse Westphal at (641) 426-0065.

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF PRICES (CLINS) – SEE BREAKOUT IN

SOLICITATION

SECTION C

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C.1.1 BACKGROUND:

Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock are flood control reservoirs located on the Des Moines River. Saylorville is directly upstream from the City of Des Moines and Lake Red Rock is approximately 45 miles downstream of Des Moines. Both reservoirs have numerous parks and natural resource areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Combined, Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock encompass 60,000 acres of land that is largely comprised of natural resource management. The many campgrounds and Day-Use areas provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the public and bolster significant tourism in the area.

C.1.2 CONTRACT OBJECTIVES:

This contract provides for vegetative management in varied settings to accomplish a multitude of specific natural resource goals at Saylorville and Red Rock Lakes. Settings include vegetative management in woodland, savanna, prairie, and access area rights-of-way. A major component to the contract is the complete control and eradication of vegetative growth through mowing, forestry mulching, tree shearing or removal by chain saw, and the application of chemical herbicides on specified areas. The purpose of the mechanical removal and herbicide treatment are to achieve complete (96-100%) vegetation control of targeted vegetation in treatment areas without impacting desirable plants and to save trees. Another component to the contract is the restoration or re-establishment of native plant systems through the use of native plantings.

C.1.3 SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies (unless specified otherwise), chemicals, carrier (water or other), surfactants, labor, and supervision necessary to perform the work described herein at various locations throughout the Saylorville and Lake Red Rock Corps of Engineers (COE) managed areas. All herbicide applications shall be consistent with federal and state laws, regulations, product label instructions, manufacturer’s guidance and the requirements of this contract. Each work item shall be performed according to specifications described herein.

C.1.4 PERIOD OF PEFORMANCE:

The resulting Contract will be for a base period with four (4), one (1) year option periods (if exercised). 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 Mowing Contract with option period are as follows:

BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Time of award to 31 March 2027 ORDERING PERIOD I OF PEFORMANCE: 01 Apr 2027 through 31 Mar 2028 ORDERING PERIOD II OF PERFORMANCE: 01 Apr 2028 through 31 Mar 2029 ORDERING PERIOD III OF PERFORMANCE: 01 Apr 2029 through 31 Mar 2030 ORDERING PERIOD IV OF PERFORMANCE: 01 Apr 2030 through 31 Mar 2031

C.1.5 REQUIRED INSURANCE:

In accordance with the 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 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) 654-6600 Division of Workers Compensation, telephone # (800) 645-4583

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

C.1.6 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE:

After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall contact the Contractor to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet and review the work requirements. The Contractor shall also submit a current copy at this meeting the following items:

C.1.6.1 Certificate of Insurance: The contractor shall submit a “Certificate of Insurance”, with thirty (30) day cancellation clause as proof of insurance coverage.

C.1.6.2 Letter designating On-the-Job Supervisor: The contractor shall provide a letter designating the on-the-job supervisor which includes phone numbers.

C.1.6.3 Safety/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.

C.1.6.4 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.

C.1.6.5 Chemical Applicator’s license(s)

C.1.6.6 CPR/First Aid certificate(s) for all employees

C.1.7 DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.1.8 SAFETY AND SECURITY:

All work shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineer’s Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2024, or current copy, a reference copy is available at the Lake Red Rock Office or Saylorville Lake Office.

C.1.8.1 The Contractor shall prepare a written Safety Plan and submit it to the COR at the pre-work conference. The Safety Plan shall include at a minimum the following: analysis of job hazards, policy and procedures to minimize hazards, required employee safety equipment, and emergency contacts.

C.1.8.2 Keys may be assigned to the Contractor for access to work sites. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys, shall be accountable and return all keys to the Project office before final payment.

C.1.8.3 ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECITON POLICY AND PROCEDURES

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

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 ten years covering states the employee has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles 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 (KO).

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 Driving under the influence 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 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.

Short-term contractor and subcontractor employees working at a USACE facility/project at Saylorville Lake or Lake Red Rock for fewer than 15 calendar days per task order, per lake project, may be escorted at the USACE facility by a USACE employee or another contract employee who is on the Access Control List (ACL) for that facility/project.

Names and work dates for these short-term contractors/subcontractors must be submitted to the Rock Island District Security Office at cemvr-sl@usace.army.mil so they can be added to the ACL for the period associated with that specific task order and lake project. Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the work site 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 contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

4) Each 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 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 E-verify paragraph).

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

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

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.

Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.1802-1(c)(2) in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

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- 15-C-XXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Rock Island District Security Office

1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

C.1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND CONTROLS:

The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the COR.

C.1.9.1 The Contractor shall prepare a written environmental protection plan that shall be carried out throughout the life of this contract. This plan shall be submitted to the COR for approval within five (5) working days after the pre-work meeting. No work shall commence until the plan has been approved.

C.1.9.2 The Contractor shall conduct all services in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land, water resources and property. The Contractor’s environmental protection plan properly implemented will ensure pesticides, petroleum products, or any other pollutants are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property. No overnight storage of Contractor pesticides is allowed under this contract. Pesticides are to be stored off Government property and transported into the site daily.

C.1.9.3 All pouring, mixing and rinsing of pesticides shall be protected from spillage by a containment and recovery basin or device provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall have emergency spill containment and clean-up supplies with application equipment. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall notify the COR and be responsible for cleanup in accordance with federal, state and local law.

C.1.9.4 Disposal of Waste Materials. All materials, wastes, effluents, trash, oil, grease, chemicals, etc. will be disposed of off project lands in a lawful manner. Pesticide containers shall be recycled or disposed of off project land according to label directions.

C.1.9.5 Supplies and Materials. The Contractor shall supply the COR with a list (to include brand names) of all pesticides to be used by the Contractor. This list shall include the manufacturer's label and OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (Form OSHA-20) or OMB form No. 44-R1387 for all materials.

C.1.9.6 The Contractor may select the chemical formulation to be used in order to obtain complete control of target vegetation. Proposed formulations must conform to pesticide label and submitted to the COR for approval. Products must also be on the Rock Island District’s list of Pre-Approved Pesticides. Use of any other pesticides is prohibited unless approval is received from the Rock Island District Pesticide Coordinator. Requests for pesticide approval should be sent to the COR for preliminary review and then forwarded to the District Coordinator for final review. All herbicides must be in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations governing the use of such herbicides and pesticides.

C.1.9.7 The Contractor assumes all liability for improperly applied herbicides.

C.1.9.8 If any herbicide application could contact surface water then an equivalent water label herbicide must be used.

C.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 Scope.

C.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).

C.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.

C.1.11 WORK LOCATIONS:

Work sites are scattered and vary in topography, vegetative cover and access for equipment.

Travel time between sites should also be considered and offer accordingly. See project area map (attached as Technical Exhibit #1).

C.1.12 REPORT OF WORK PERFORMED:

The contractor shall submit weekly the Contractors Weekly Work Log (Attached as Technical Exhibit #2) of all man hours and descriptions of work performed.

C.1.13 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 mowing unnecessary. If this occurs, some areas will be excluded, or an extension may be granted for Adverse Weather (See Section C.1.14). Payment will be made only for services performed.

C.1.13.1 Invoices shall be submitted to the COR for the task order issued. The Contractor shall submit an original invoice upon completion of work. 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

C.1.14 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR ADVERSE WEATHER OR NO ACCESS DUE TO

HIGH LAKE:

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Contractor must submit a request for a time extension to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A time extension will be granted by the COR or the Contracting Officer (KO) if it is determined that such conditions render the work unsafe or unworkable. Adverse weather must prevent work from being performed and must be beyond the control of, and without fault or negligence on the part of, the Contractor.

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CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C.2.1 EQUIPMENT AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY UNDER THIS

CONTRACT:

C.2.1.1 The Contractor and all applicators must possess a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, including appropriate categories for applications. Copies of license are to be furnished at the pre-work conference.

C.2.1.2 Equipment shall be of suitable size and type for intended use and must comply with current Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

C.2.1.3 Mowing machinery shall be tractor-drawn and/or mounted rotary mower(s) unless specified otherwise in this section, with tractor or other machine appropriately matched with specifications required for safe, efficient operation of the implement or attachment.

Mowers must give a smooth even cut.

C.2.1.4 Mowers must be equipped and maintained continuously with deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports.

C.2.1.5 Machines powering heavy duty brush mowers, forestry mulchers, and tree shears must have high pressure hydraulic system and impact resistant windows to protect operators. Mowing/mulching equipment must be capable of cutting brush into pieces six inches (6”) or less and capable of cutting trees and brush up to four-inch (4”) diameter at base and not higher than three inches (3”) from the ground.

C.2.1.6 Trees up to twenty-four inches (24”) diameter at breast height must be able to be felled and moved to pre-determined locations within the designated work area. There will be no off-site transport of logs or debris.

C.2.1.7 Depending on site conditions, mowing equipment (e.g. a skid steer rotary mower) may be needed to maneuver around desirable species (e.g., oak/walnut plantation). In areas with minimal desirable trees, larger mowing equipment (e.g., tractor with heavy duty rotary brush mower) can be used. All forestry mulching and/or mowing equipment must be capable of removing trees and shrubs up to four inches (4”) at base. Contractor shall review prescription summary and visit sites to determine the appropriately sized equipment to meet prescription requirements.

C.2.1.8 Contractor must have or be able to obtain all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract. The Contractor must be able to obtain on short notice sufficient back-up equipment to continue without interruption from mechanical failure of the primary equipment. Equipment breakdowns do not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to complete work on time.

C.2.1.9 Mowing will not be permitted when operations would cause rutting; however, the COR may grant a variance to this requirement, depending upon site conditions.

Generally, if a tire track exceeds three inches USACE would not permit mowing until the surface hardens.

C.2.1.10 The Contractor may store equipment overnight and on weekends during continuous workdays at the applicable work site or work sites associated with this contract, which may be located at Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock, or at both projects concurrently, as specified in the applicable task order. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure that equipment parking locations do not hamper public use, field access, or gates, are off public roadways, and that USACE staff are informed of what equipment is on site and where it is located. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall assume no liability for loss of or damage to Contractor equipment, including but not limited to loss or damage caused by vandalism, tampering, or theft.

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SPECIFIC TASKS

C.3.1 VEGETATIVE MANAGEMENT:

The Contractor shall execute tasks according to the Performance Work Statement.

C.3.1.1 For the purposes of this Performance Work Statement, tree and shrub removal is defined as removal of all unmarked trees and shrubs (e.g., trees and shrubs that are not painted or flagged). Trees and shrubs to be saved are marked with blue paint or orange flagging. Some trees were designated “save” with blue paint and later determined to be removed. These trees will be marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging.

The contractor shall remove trees and shrubs with the blue “X” or blue flagging along with all unmarked trees within the designated areas.

C.3.1.2 All debris generated during project activities shall be transported and placed at designated pile locations as identified or approved by the COR. Pile locations will be situated within the approved work area unless otherwise directed by the COR. The Contractor shall not transport debris off site under this contract. The Contractor shall make reasonable efforts to pile debris so that the bulk of the material is oriented in the same general direction and compacted to facilitate safe and efficient future disposal or burning operations. All debris piles shall maintain a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet from trees to be saved. Placement of piles closer than fifteen (15) feet to trees to be saved shall require prior authorization from the COR.

C.3.2 LARGE TREE LAND CLEARING:

C.3.2.1 Large tree land clearing involves mulching, shearing, cutting or girdling all trees and removing all shrubs that are not marked (flagged or painted). However, those trees marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging are also to be sheared/girdled.

C.3.2.2 Tree shear all unmarked trees up to twenty-four inches (24”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees shall be transported and placed at designated tree pile locations as identified or approved by the COR. All unmarked trees and shrubs that are not accessible to shearing equipment (e.g., ditches, hillsides, lake shoreline) in identified areas must be cut down and removed to designated piles.

C.3.2.3 All remaining unmarked trees greater than twenty-four inches (24”) dbh shall be double girdled with a chainsaw, cutting at least 1” deep completely around the tree. The girdle shall be a continuous cut around the circumference of the tree with the parallel cut about three inches (3 ”) apart.

C.3.2.4 Any remaining woody growth (except save trees and shrubs) shall be removed by cutting, mulching or mowing. All shrubs regardless of size may be cut down or forestry mulched within three inches (3”) of the ground instead of girdling or shearing.

C.3.2.5 All sheared, cut or girdled trees and shrubs, except oak trees, shall be treated within 1 hour of cutting/girdling with any herbicide formulation approved by the COR and listed on the approved pesticide list.

C.3.2.6 Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees.

Once cut, the trees shall be moved to the ident i f ied pile locations. All cut/sheared trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and woodland maintenance area unless the pile location is identified on the maps within the identified work area.

C.3.2.7 The contractor shall complete all Large Tree Land Clearing within 60 calendar days of the task delivery order start date.

C.3.3 MEDIUM TREE LAND CLEARING:

C.3.3.1 Medium tree land clearing involves mulching, shearing, cutting or girdling all trees and removing all shrubs that are not marked (flagged or painted). However, those trees marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging are also to be sheared/girdled.

C.3.3.2 Tree shear all unmarked trees up to twelve inches (12”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees shall be moved to the identified tree pile locations. All unmarked trees and shrubs that are not accessible to shearing equipment (e.g., ditches, hillsides, lake shoreline) in identified areas must be cut down and removed to designated piles.

C.3.3.3 All remaining unmarked trees greater than twelve inches (12”) dbh shall be double girdled with a chainsaw, cutting at least 1” deep completely around the tree.

The girdle shall be a continuous cut around the circumference of the tree with the parallel cut about three inches (3 ”) apart.

C.3.3.4 Any remaining woody growth (except save trees and shrubs) shall be

C.3.3.5 All sheared, cut or girdled trees and shrubs, except oak trees, shall be

C.3.3.6 Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees.

trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and

C.3.3.7 The contractor shall complete all Medium Tree Land Clearing and Shrub Removal within 60 calendar days of the task delivery order start date.

C.3.4 SMALL TREE LAND CLEARING:

C.3.4.1 Small tree land clearing involves mulching, shearing, cutting or girdling all trees and removing all shrubs that are not marked (flagged or painted). However, those trees marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging are also to be sheared/girdled.

C.3.4.2 Tree shear all unmarked trees up to six inches (6”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees shall be moved to the identified tree pile locations. All unmarked trees and shrubs that are not accessible to shearing equipment (e.g., ditches, hillsides, lake shoreline) in identified areas must be cut down and removed to designated piles.

C.3.4.3 All remaining unmarked trees greater than six inches (6”) dbh shall be

C.3.4.4 Any remaining woody growth (except save trees and shrubs) shall be

C.3.4.5 All sheared, cut or girdled trees and shrubs, except oak trees, shall be

C.3.4.6 Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees.

trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and

C.3.4.7 The contractor shall complete all Small Tree Land Clearing and Shrub Removal within 60 calendar days of the task delivery order start date.

C.3.5 LARGE TREE SHEARING AND GIRDLING:

C.3.5.1 Large tree shearing and girdling involves shearing, cutting or girdling trees within the identified work area. All trees that are not marked (flagged or painted) must be sheared, cut down or girdled. However, those trees marked with a blue “X” or blue flagging are also to be sheared/girdled.

C.3.5.2 Tree shear all unmarked trees up to twenty-four inches (24”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees shall be moved to the identified tree pile locations. All unmarked trees not accessible to

C.3.5.3 All remaining unmarked trees greater than twenty-four inches (24”) dbh shall be double girdled with a chainsaw, cutting at least 1” deep completely around the tree. The girdle shall be a continuous cut around the circumference of the tree with the parallel cut about three inches (3 ”) apart.

C.3.5.4 All sheared, cut or girdled trees, except oak trees, shall be treated within 1 hour of cutting/girdling with any herbicide formulation approved by the COR and listed on the approved pesticide list.

C.3.5.5 Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees.

trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and

C.3.5.6 The contractor shall complete all Shearing and Girdling within 60 calendar

C.3.6 MEDIUM TREE SHEARING AND GIRDLING:

C.3.6.1 Medium tree shearing and girdling involves shearing, cutting or girdling trees within the identified work area. All trees that are not marked (flagged or painted) must

C.3.6.2 Tree shear all unmarked trees up to twelve inches (12”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees shall be moved to the identified tree pile locations. All unmarked trees not accessible to shearing equipment (e.g., ditches, hillsides, lake shoreline) in identified areas must be cut down and removed to designated piles.

C.3.6.3 All remaining unmarked trees greater than twelve inches (12”) dbh shall be

C.3.6.4 All sheared, cut or girdled trees, except oak trees, shall be treated within 1

C.3.6.5 Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees.

trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and

C.3.6.6 The contractor shall complete all Shearing and Girdling within 60 calendar

C.3.7 SMALL TREE SHEARING AND GIRDLING:

C.3.7.1 Small tree shearing and girdling involves shearing, cutting or girdling trees within the identified work area. All trees that are not marked (flagged or painted) must

C.3.7.2 Tree shear all unmarked trees up to six inches (6”) dbh and move the trees to the identified tree pile locations (see below). All sheared trees shall be moved to the identified tree pile locations. All unmarked trees and shrubs that are not accessible to

C.3.7.3 All remaining unmarked trees greater than six inches (6”) dbh shall be

C.3.7.4 All sheared, cut or girdled trees, except oak trees, shall be treated within 1

C.3.7.4 Sheared tree pile locations will be indicated for all sheared and cut trees.

trees shall be piled as tight as possible to minimize the size and breadth of the piles. No sheared or cut trees or debris shall be left in a firebreak, roadway or in the prairie and

C.3.7.5 The contractor shall complete all Shearing and Girdling within 60 calendar

C.3.8 MATURE WOODY MOWING (SPOT & ENTIRE):

C.3.8.1 Mature woody mowing (spot & entire) involves mowing or shredding tree and mature shrub growth as close to the ground as possible with a heavy- d u t y rotary mower or a forestry mulcher (e.g. Fecon, Timberaxe). All trees less than four inch (4”) diameter at breast height (dbh) and ALL invasive shrubs, such as autumn olive and honeysuckle, shall be mowed or mulched except save trees and shrubs marked with orange flagging or blue paint in the identified work areas on the maps.

C.3.8.2 Mowing/mulching implements must be able to maneuver around trees to mow targeted woody vegetation and must be capable of cutting woody vegetation as described below. It is permissible for the Contractor to cut with chain saw, the woody growth and remove from mowed field unless marked to be saved. Sites include prairies cleared of invasive shrub and trees with slash, root/stump sprouts; old fields; prairie remnants; prairie re-establishments; prairie expansion areas; woodlands with woody regrowth; and savanna restorations.

C.3.8.3 Spot mowing is defined as mowing only the woody growth portions in the areas identified on maps, and not mowing areas lacking woody growth.

C.3.8.4 Chips/shreds are not to exceed six inches (6”) long and tree and shrub stumps shall be no higher than three inches (3”) from the ground.

C.3.8.5 Entire area mowing is defined as mowing the entire area identified on the maps. Mowing height shall not be higher than three inches (3”).

C.3.8.6 Chips/shreds are not to exceed six inches (6”) long and tree and shrub stumps

C.3.8.7 The contractor shall complete all woody mowing within 60 calendar days of the task delivery order start date.

C.3.9 WOODY REGROWTH MOWING (SPOT & ENTIRE):

C.3.9.1 Woody regrowth mowing (spot & entire) involves mowing or shredding tree and shrub r e growth that has been mulched within the two (2) previous growing seasons. Trees and shrubs shall be mowed as close to the ground as possible with a heavy-duty rotary mower or a forestry mulcher (e.g. Fecon, Timberaxe). All weed tree regrowth and ALL invasive shrubs, such as autumn olive and honeysuckle, shall be mowed or mulched in the identified work areas on the maps. Certain species, such as oak, hickory, walnut, elderberry and hazelnut will be reserved from the regrowth mowing. The task order will indicate the regrowth species to be reserved.

C.3.9.2 Mowing/mulching implements must be able to maneuver…