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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to: extend the closing date from 14 September 2015 at 10am to 15 September 2015 at 1pm, provide additional maps and legends, change mulching & seeding in the scope of w ork from 4.950 sq feet to 4,950 sq feet, add bonding language to Notes to Offerors to establish $450,000 bonds (maximum task order limit per year), update w age rates, update scope of w ork section 5.10 invoices sent to COR, update section 1.7.4.1 for WI permits needed per task order and as necessary, and add measurement & payment language to technical exhibit 4.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 53

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Sep-2015

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912ES-15-R-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Aug-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-Sep-2015

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES-15-R-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Sep-2015 10:00 AM to 15-Sep-2015 01:00 PM.

The required performance has changed from Firebreak Construction and Maintenance at Fort McCoy, WI.Work consists of, but is not limited to: all labor, supplies, equipment, and management necessary to accomplish the required specified tasks. Tasks may include mowing (steep & level surfaces), tree & stump removal, scarified firebreak (steep & level surfaces), boundary erosion repair, mulching, and seeding.This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation will result in an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract consisting of a base period and four (4) optional periods. The estimated price range for the contract is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115310 with a small business size standard of $19,0000,000. to Firebreak Construction and Maintenance at Fort McCoy, WI.Work consists of, but is not limited to: all labor, supplies, equipment, and management necessary to accomplish the required specified tasks. Tasks may include mowing (steep & level surfaces), tree & stump removal, scarified firebreak (steep & level surfaces), boundary erosion repair, mulching, and seeding.This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation will result in an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract consisting of a base period and four (4) optional periods. The estimated price range for the contract is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115310 with a small business size standard of $19,000,000..

The following have been modified:

NOTES TO OFFEROR

NOTES TO OFFERORS

PLEASE E-MAIL ALL QUESTIONS to Justin Rose, Contract Specialist, at Justin.H.Rose@USACE.Army.mil

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation. The Contractor’s proposal shall contain sufficient information so that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can determine whether the proposed elements are realistic for the work to be performed, reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, and are consistent with the proposed methods of performance and materials to be supplied.

The Contractor should be prepared to defend any discrepancies between the proposal and a fair and reasonable estimate prepared by the Government. The proposal should include sufficient information to demonstrate that the work effort is reasonable pertaining to the site and scope. Any unusual conditions or factors affecting the work duration / productivity should be identified.

This solicitation and any forthcoming amendments will only be available on www.fbo.gov. Any forthcoming amendments will only be available on this web site. It is recommended that each firm check this website periodically for updates.

All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. For further information reference clause MVP- 0002 entitled “Apparent Clerical Mistakes” in Section 00 80 00.

Issuance of Task Orders: Work will be ordered through the issuance of individual task orders as the requirements of the Government are defined. Each task order will include the specific requirements related to the work covered by the task order and delivery / performance requirements. Task order prices will be in accordance with the fixed rates established in the schedule. The issuance of the task order will be the notice to proceed for that order. No separate notice to proceed will be issued.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. In accordance with the clause at FAR 52.228-15, “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction” (Section 00 70 00), prior to commencing any work under the contract, the contractor shall provide: (1) a performance bond (Standard Form 25) in the penal amount of $450,000.00; and (2) a payment bond (Standard Form 25-A) in the penal amount of $450,000.00. The term of the bonds is the life of the contract, including any option periods that may be exercised by the Government in its discretion. If the contractor chooses, new bonds may be obtained for each optional period prior to commencing any work.

Unbalanced Proposals: The government may reject as non-responsive any proposal that is materially unbalanced between contract line item numbers or sub-items on the pricing schedule. A proposal is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices that are significantly less than cost for some work and significantly more than cost for other work. A materially unbalanced proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer has a reasonable doubt as to whether the proposal will result in the lowest overall cost to the government even though it may be the low evaluated proposal. Additionally, a proposal that is unbalanced so as to be tantamount to an advance payment will be rejected as non-responsive even if acceptance of the proposal would result in the lowest overall cost to the government.

All pricing (unit, total, subtotal, grand total, etc.) must be in whole penny amounts.

Electronic proposals will NOT be accepted (e-mail, facsimile, etc.) The offeror shall submit a hard-copy proposal by mail / courier / hand delivered to the following:

USACE – ST PAUL

CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: JUSTIN ROSE

180 5TH STREET EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1678

NAICS CODE: 115310

OFFEROR SHALL BE REGISTERED IN SAM (System for Award Management) https://www.sam.gov to include the FAR and DFARS Reps and Certs sections with the NAICS code applicable to the solicitation. For assistance with SAM, contact information is below:

SAM by GSA Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8am to 8pm ET, U.S. Calls 866-606-8220, Service desk website: http://www.fsd.gov/

Minnesota PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center), www.mnptac.org

612-332-6332, mnptac@mnptac.org

PLEASE E-MAIL ALL QUESTIONS to Justin Rose, Contract Specialist, at Justin.H.Rose@USACE.Army.mil

PRICING

PRICING

Guaranteed Minimums: The Contractor is guaranteed no less than $25,000 during the base period and $10,000 for each option period, if exercised.

Pricing: The pricing of the individual task orders issued under any contract awarded in response to this solicitation will be based on the number of acres, square yards, or square feet identified in that task order and the prices set forth in the schedules. Line item quantities listed in the schedule are for evaluation purposes and are not intended to convey a minimum or maximum quantity that will be ordered by the Government. The unit price that will be paid for any line item will not be changed based on the quantity actually ordered by the Government. The ultimate contract price for any given ordering period will be the sum of the task orders ordered during that period.

In order to be considered for award, offerors shall submit pricing for each category for the base period and all option years.

BASE PERIOD

Description Estimated Annual Quantity

Price per Unit Total Price

Mowing Level 11.7 acres $ $ Mowing Steep 5.2 acres $ $ Tree Removal 19.5 acres $ $ Stump Removal 14,163 sq yards $ $ Boundary Erosion Repair 9,388 sq yards $ $ Mulching and Seeding 4,950 sq feet $ $ Scarified Firebreak Level 66.2 acres $ $ Scarified Firebreak Steep 33.4 acres $ $

Total Base Period $

OPTION PERIOD 1

Description Estimated Annual Quantity

Price per Unit Total Price

Mowing Level 11.7 acres $ $ Mowing Steep 5.2 acres $ $ Tree Removal 19.5 acres $ $ Stump Removal 14,163 sq yards $ $ Boundary Erosion Repair 9,388 sq yards $ $ Mulching and Seeding 4,950 sq feet $ $ Scarified Firebreak Level 66.2 acres $ $ Scarified Firebreak Steep 33.4 acres $ $

Total Option Period 1 $

OPTION PERIOD 2

Description Estimated Price per Unit Total Price

Annual Quantity Mowing Level 11.7 acres $ $ Mowing Steep 5.2 acres $ $ Tree Removal 19.5 acres $ $ Stump Removal 14,163 sq yards $ $ Boundary Erosion Repair 9,388 sq yards $ $ Mulching and Seeding 4,950 sq feet $ $ Scarified Firebreak Level 66.2 acres $ $ Scarified Firebreak Steep 33.4 acres $ $

Total Option Period 2 $

OPTION PERIOD 3

Description Estimated Annual Quantity

Price per Unit Total Price

Mowing Level 11.7 acres $ $ Mowing Steep 5.2 acres $ $ Tree Removal 19.5 acres $ $ Stump Removal 14,163 sq yards $ $ Boundary Erosion Repair 9,388 sq yards $ $ Mulching and Seeding 4,950 sq feet $ $ Scarified Firebreak Level 66.2 acres $ $ Scarified Firebreak Steep 33.4 acres $ $

Total Option Period 3 $

OPTION PERIOD 4

Description Estimated Annual Quantity

Price per Unit Total Price

Mowing Level 11.7 acres $ $ Mowing Steep 5.2 acres $ $ Tree Removal 19.5 acres $ $ Stump Removal 14,163 sq yards $ $ Boundary Erosion Repair 9,388 sq yards $ $ Mulching and Seeding 4,950 sq feet $ $ Scarified Firebreak Level 66.2 acres $ $ Scarified Firebreak Steep 33.4 acres $ $

Total Option Period 4 $

GRAND TOTAL (Base Plus All Options) $

SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of Work Firebreak Construction and Maintenance

Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This contract shall provide construction and maintenance on firebreaks associated with the North Impact Area (NIA) and select firing ranges and to create a firebreak on designated segments in and around Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor performing the work herein. The contractor / subcontractor(s) shall be accountable solely to the prime contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description / Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to create a firebreak or maintain firebreaks in accordance with this scope of work, attachments, and the terms and conditions in this contract. The NIA, ranges, and installation boundary has been divided into segments. This award includes completion of work on funded segments. Other segments are not ready for the firebreak to be created or maintained and may be included in future contracts. Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but is not limited to: all job planning, labor, scheduling, administration, inspection, and management necessary to accomplish the required specified tasks. The Contractor shall assure that all work is accomplished in accordance with contract requirements, all applicable laws and regulations, and/or written directives issued by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 Background: Fort McCoy is situated on approximately 60,000 acres in West Central Wisconsin. It is located on HWY 21 between Sparta and Tomah. Fort McCoy’s primary mission is to underpin readiness of the Force by serving as a training center and support site for power projection missions. Fort McCoy is known as the Total Force Training Center because this installation supports the training and mobilization of reserve and active component military personnel from all branches of America's armed forces. The installation's varied terrain, state-of-the-art ranges, new as well as renovated facilities and extensive support infrastructure, combine to afford our military personnel with an excellent environment in which to develop and sustain the skills necessary for their mission success.

1.3 Objectives: There are two objectives of this contract:

Create a minimum of 40 feet wide firebreak around designated portions of installation boundary that can be accessed by emergency vehicles for suppressing wildfires and to delineate the boundary for soldiers training on Fort McCoy and for the civilian population residing, working or recreating on lands adjacent to Fort McCoy.

Maintain mineral soil firebreaks around the NIA and select ranges to prevent wildfires from escaping and damaging government and private property.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform firebreak maintenance activities or create firebreaks as defined in this scope of work for Fort McCoy. The Contractor is not responsible for the removal of hazardous materials, biohazards, or other waste materials not specifically mentioned. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract and the standards listed in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 parts 1-7 and 9.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period and four (4) option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period: Date of Award – Plus One Year Option 1: End of Base Period – Plus One Year Option 2: End of Option 1 – Plus One Year Option 3: End of Option 2 – Plus One Year Option 4: End of Option 3 – Plus One Year

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform work on holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The contractor may work on site between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (or official local sunset, whichever is later) Monday through Friday except Federal holidays and when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: In and around Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

1.6.4 Government and Personal Property: The contractor is responsible for safeguarding U.S. Government (USG) and personal property. The contractor shall conduct work so that Government property, personnel, and work areas shall be protected at all times from inconvenience, damage, or injury. In the event of loss or damage of any nature, caused by contractor operations or employees, due to improper protection, precaution or safety measures, such damages shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at their expense. In the event the contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace such damages, the Government reserves the right to make necessary correction and the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all labor and materials costs associated with repairs or replacement.

1.6.5 Quality Control / Quality Assurance: The contractor is solely responsible for quality control under this contract. The Government will conduct quality assurance to ensure that the Contractor provides the required work and that required performance standards are achieved. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) identifies the performance standards for specific contract deliverables, the frequency of Government surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality levels. Government surveillance of contractor performance is not limited to the items identified in the PRS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this award.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with task orders (TO) firm fixed-price (FFP) contract.

1.6.7 Reserved

1.6.7.1 Reserved

1.6.7.2 Reserved

1.6.7.2.1 Reserved

1.6.7.2.2 Reserved

1.6.7.3 Reserved

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall ensure all Federal, State, County insurance and licensing, certification requirements and permits are met and kept current. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and/or Commercial Drivers License (CDL) as required for the type and class of vehicles used in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall submit documentation of insurance and employee licensing and certifications (if required for equipment operation) within 21 calendar days of award, upon any changes, and upon request, to the Government Point of Contact (GPC), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and/or the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.6.9 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the Government in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and/or GPOC will meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Government will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of any problems being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve issues.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR monitors all aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assure the contractor performs the various requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning various aspects of the contract; monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and contractor of any deficiencies; and coordinate availability of government furnished property. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms or conditions of the contract, including price and period of performance.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Project Manager and Alternate Project Manager. The contractor shall submit the name and phone number of the designated Project Manager and alternate who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Project Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Project Manager or alternate shall be available by phone between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. All documents or reports produced by the contractor must be marked as contractor products.

Contractor participation must always be disclosed.

1.6.13 Reserved

1.6.14 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance.

The contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing work under this contract conduct themselves and perform in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, contractor employees must avoid improper influence in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention shall be paid to acceptance of gifts / gratuities, and non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information.

The contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

1.6.15 Reserved

1.6.16 Reserved

1.6.17 Reserved

1.6.18 Reserved

1.6.19 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.19.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract award. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the GPOC or the COR.

1.6.19.2 Access and General Protection / Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representatives). The contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor employees must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, 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 individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.19.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the GPOC, COR, and the Contracting Officer. This training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 60 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the GPOC and COR.

1.6.19.4 Reserved

1.6.19.5 Reserved

1.6.19.6 Reserved

1.6.19.7 Reserved

1.6.19.8 Reserved

1.6.19.9 Reserved

1.6.19.10 Reserved

1.6.19.11 Reserved

1.6.19.12 Reserved

1.6.20 Emergency Services

1.6.20.1 The contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. Contractor employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The contractor will, in turn, notify the Installation Safety Office at 608-388-3403, GPOC, COR, and Contracting Officer within one hour of the incident.

1.6.20.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for contractor personnel is the responsibility of the contractor.

1.7 Environmental Controls

1.7.1 Compliance with Laws and Regulations: The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and permits, regulations and requirements regarding environmental protections. This includes Army regulations, operating procedures and permit conditions. Contractor operations are subject to environmental compliance inspections without notice. In the event environmental laws/regulations changed during the term of this contract, the contractor shall comply as such laws come into effect.

1.7.2 Notification of Environmental Spills: If the contractor spills or releases any material in performance of this contract or any other substance contained in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the contractor or its agent shall immediately report the incident to Fort McCoy dispatch at 608-388-2000 option 4, then notify the COR. When a fluid leak is discovered, the operator must immediately shut down the equipment and not drive the leaking equipment to the staging area. The only exception is if the leak is noticed when operating the equipment immediately adjacent to a wetland or water body, then it is required to move the equipment far enough away from the wetland or water body to eliminate the potential for the leak to run into the water body or wetland.

1.7.3 Liability: The contractor shall assume liability for acts or omission in regard to compliance with Federal, State and local environmental statues, regulations and applicable guidelines, including, but not limited to fines or penalties associated with enforcement actions and costs for environmental restoration (removal actions, remedial actions and corrective actions). The contractor and any subcontractor shall assume liability in the event that their actions result in the release of hazardous substance into the environment. The liability for the spill or release of such substances rests solely with the contractor and its agent. The contractor and any subcontractors shall be responsible for documentation, reporting, assessment and remedial action requirements associated with such release and restoration of any damages.

1.7.4 Environmental Pollution Prevention: The contractor shall perform all work so as to minimize environmental pollution or degradation of natural / cultural resources. The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines while on the installation to ensure safe working conditions for contractor personnel and a safe environment for the occupants of Army facilities.

1.7.4.1 Wisconsin DNR Storm Water Discharge Permit: Notice of Intent (NOI) – Storm Water Discharges Associated with Land Disturbing Construction Activities General Permit will need to be obtained and paid for by the contractor if ground disturbing activities are greater than one acre (per task order and as applicable). The permit application will need to be submitted to the Fort McCoy Environmental Division for review and signature. The contractor shall implement best management practices per the site-specific erosion control and storm water management plans for the project. In addition, the contractor is responsible for implementing other BMPs, methods and devices as needed during the course of his work in order to reduce sediments or other pollutants from leaving the site, in accordance with the permit requirements. The contractor shall:

(1) Submit a storm water management plan with the NOI.

(2) Keep copies of the permit and erosion control plan on site at all times during earth-moving. The contractor is responsible for implementing the erosion control devices and methods as necessary during earth-moving and as situations arise, in order to meet the intent of the permit.

(3) File the Notice of Termination after the earth-moving site has undergone final stabilization. Final stabilization occurs when all stabilization methods are established and functioning properly. Do not file Notice of Termination until that time.

1.7.4.2 Submittals: The contractor shall submit the following documents associated with the permit:

(1) Letter of confirmation stating that the contractor has verified the permit requirements, including the Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Plans. No earthmoving activities may commence until the NOI has been approved by the DNR.

The standard processing time is 15 working days but on occasions may take longer.

(2) Inspection Reports: Weekly inspection reports for erosion and sediment controls, see paragraph 5.4.4.2.

(3) Notice of Termination.

1.7.5 Invasive Plant Control: The contractor must clean all off-road equipment prior to each entry on to Fort McCoy in order to prevent introduction or spread of invasive plants on the installation. “Off-road Equipment” includes all mowing, seeding, earth moving or other similar equipment and does not include pick-up trucks and cars. The off-road equipment shall be free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that can hold seeds. Approved seed mixtures are allowed in the seeding equipment. A list of invasive plants of concern to the Army is available at the forestry office in building 2168.

Fort McCoy will assist the contractor with cleaning off equipment as necessary when relocating to different areas on the installation or when leaving the installation if invasive plants were identified in the work area.

1.7.6 Endangered Species:

1.7.6.1 Karner Blue Butterfly: Portions of the firebreak include habitat for the Federally endangered Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB). Restrictions on the type of activity and/or time of year may be imposed where KBB habitat is identified:

1) Shredding and mowing are not allowed to occur within KBB habitat during the adult flight period (typically May 1 – August 30).

2) Mowing height within KBB habitat areas shall be a minimum of six inches.

3) Only a shredder can be used to remove trees in KBB habitat.

4) Stumps and debris cannot be piled on KBB habitat.

5) When repairing eroded areas, soil cannot be removed from KBB habitat.

Restrictions imposed in a specific segment will be determined during the post award conference.

6) Equipment and supplies cannot be parked or stored within the KBB habitat areas.

1.7.6.2 Northern Long-Eared Bat: The northern long-eared (NLEB)bat is proposed for listing as Federally endangered. When listed, there may be restrictions on the timing of tree removal. During the post-award conference meetings the contractor will be informed of the status and restrictions involving the NLEB.

1.7.7 Cultural Resources: Several segments contain protected archaeological sites.

These sites will be identified by the Government during the post award conference and the contractor must protect these areas from any ground disturbance.

1.8 Safety and Health Standards: The contractor shall conform to the safety requirements contained in this contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of work to include, but not limited to skills training and certifications pertinent to their job duties, OSHA required training, emergency response, hearing conservation, electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) and certified through a nationally recognized adult CPR, AED and first aid course. The contractor shall initiate and maintain programs to comply with all applicable Federal, State, local laws and regulations. The contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to the GPOC, COR, and Contracting Officer within 30 days of award and within five (5) business days of any changes. Areas of compliance include the provisions listed in Part 6.

1.8.1 Unexploded Ordnance: Military training involving live ammunition and explosives has occurred throughout Fort McCoy since 1909. Deliberate and comprehensive efforts have been conducted to clear the unexploded ordnance (UXO) hazard; however these items may occasionally still be encountered while on Fort McCoy.

(1) UXOs are often referred to as duds, bombs, munitions, ordnance, ammo, dummy rounds, or by other terms. Regardless of what they are called, they shall be considered extremely dangerous. They were designed to explode and may still have the capability to do so. Never touch, move, or disturb munitions. Even Civil War cannon balls and souvenir munitions that may have been handled for years can potentially detonate at any time.

(2) UXOs come in many shapes and sizes and may be visible on the surface or be buried. It can be exposed by erosion or fires, and may look new or old. UXOs may also be found alone or in groups; and can be whole or in parts.

(3) Anyone encountering or believing they may have encountered unexploded ordnance shall consider it extremely dangerous. The proper response to avoid injury to themselves and others is to follow the 3 Rs of explosives safety:

(a) Recognize - Recognizing when you may have encountered UXO is key to reducing the risk of injury or death. If you encounter or suspect you may have encountered UXO, consider it extremely dangerous. Remember, UXO is sometimes hard to identify.

(b) Retreat - If you encounter or suspect you may have encountered UXO, do not touch, move or disturb it, but immediately and carefully leave the area following the same path on which you entered. If you can, mark the general area, not the UXO, in some manner (e.g., with a hat, piece of cloth, or by tying something to a tree branch).

(c) Report - Notify Fort McCoy Public Safety Center at (608) 388-2000 of what you saw, where you saw it, and the type of marking, if you were able to mark the area. These actions will protect you and others who may encounter the same area.

The contractor will be working in areas that may have unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Prior to starting any work, all contractor personnel must attend a UXO safety brief. Any UXO found at the work site must be noted and reported to The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) radio room ASAP.

Additional UXO safety information and a photo gallery of various types of UXO are available from the Department of Defense internet site at:

http://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo/SafetyTopics/UXO.cfm

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

2.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS:

a. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

b. Contracting Officer (KO). The duly appointed Government agents authorized to award or administer contracts. The only people with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and make determinations and findings.

Contracting Officers may bind the Government only to the extent of the authority delegated to them.

c. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to help administer the contract.

Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

d. Defective Task. Work that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the scope of work.

e. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

f. Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract.

Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put to use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

g. Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to: spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

h. Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government.

Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not necessarily include intellectual property and software.

i. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract.

When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

j. Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft:

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

k. Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

l. Performance Objective. The work required by the Government stated in the scope of work.

m. Performance Plan. An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods to perform surveillance of the contractor.

n. Performance Threshold. The specific standard required by the Government as stated in the scope of work.

o. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

p. Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

q. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that work being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

r. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

s. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product shall meet contract requirements.

t. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

u. Tenant Organization. A government (federal, state, local) or nongovernment organization that occupies by lease or other agreement, land or buildings on Fort McCoy.

v. Work Day. The number of hours per day the contractor provides work in accordance with the contract.

w. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS:

a. Berm: A barrier constructed with soil to prevent unauthorized vehicle access to the boundary firebreak.

b. Diameter at Breast Height: The diameter of a tree measured at 4.5 feet above the ground.

c. Disk: To turn over the soil and bury existing vegetation to create a mineral soil firebreak. A heavy-duty agriculture disk or other type of equipment may be used that can create the same effect.

d. Erosion: The wearing away of the land surface by rain, running water, wind, ice, gravity, or other natural or anthropogenic agents.

e. Firebreak: Any natural or constructed discontinuity in potential fuels that segregates, stops, and controls the spread of fire or provides a control line from which to control a fire. See TM 5-630 Natural Resources – Land Management, Chapter 10-2.4 and The Fort McCoy Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan paragraph 2.2.3.1 for more information.

f. Forb: A broad-leafed herbaceous plant.

g. Gully Erosion: The removal of soil by water running in narrow channels which may be eroded to depths ranging from 1 to 2 ft to as much as 75 to 100 ft. in length.

h. Herbaceous: A class of vegetation dominated by nonwoody plants such as grasses, ferns and forbs.

i. Hydroseeding: A planting process that uses a slurry of seed and mulch which temporarily protects exposed soils from erosion by water and wind.

j. Invasive Weeds: Any plant species that is not native to that ecosystem and whose introduction does, or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

k. Level Ground: Sections of firebreak that have a slope of 10% or less and have a lower occurrence of soil erosion.

l. Mineral Soil: A soil consisting predominantly of, and having properties determined predominantly by mineral matter.

m. Mulch: A loose covering on the surface of the soil used mainly to conserve moisture. It may consist of straw or other organic material.

n. Oak Wilt: A disease that infects oak trees caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum that invades the water-conducting vessels and induces the formation of balloon-like projections which plugs the vessels. As the water movement within the tree is slowed, the leaves wilt and drop off the tree.

o. Prescribed Burn: To deliberately burn wildland fuels in either their natural or their modified state and under specified environmental conditions, which allows the fire to be confined to a predetermined area and produces the fireline intensity and rate of spread required to attain planned resource management objectives.

p. Pruning: The removal, close to the branch collar, of side branches (live or dead) from a standing tree.

q. Scarify / Scarification: Mechanical removal of vegetation or a disturbance of the soil surface to expose the mineral soil.

r. Seeding: The distribution of seed by hand or machine.

s. Slash: The residue, tree tops and branches, left on the ground after logging.

t. Steep Slopes: Sections of firebreak that have slopes of 11% or greater and are subject to more occurrences of soil erosion. Firebreak maintenance on steep slopes may require moving eroded soil upslope to fill in gullies or other types of soil erosion.

u. UXO: Unexploded ordnance are munitions that have been prepared for action by priming or arming, have been fired, dropped, launched or placed in such a manner to constitute a hazard to personnel or material, and remain unexploded either by malfunction, design or any other case.

v. Water Bar: A shallow channel or raised barrier of soil laid diagonally across the firebreak to lead water off the firebreak and prevent soil erosion.

w. Wildfire: Any nonstructure fire, other than prescribed fire, occurring on wildland.

x. Wildland: Land other than dedicated for uses such as agriculture, urban, mining, or parks.

y. Windrowed: Woody debris concentrated along a line using a machine to clear the intervening ground.

2.3 ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative ACR Acquisition Resource Center AED Automated External Defibrillator AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ANSI American National Standards Institute AQL Acceptable Quality Level(s) AR Army Regulation AT Anti-Terrorism ATO Anti-Terrorism Officer CAP Contractor Acquired Property CDL Commercial Drivers License CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation DA Department of the Army DBH Diameter at Breast Height DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DNR Department of Natural Resources DOD Department of Defense DPTMS Directorate of Planning, Training, Mobilization and Security FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition

GFP Government-Furnished Property HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HWY Highway HQDA Headquarters Department of Army IAW In Accordance With IDIQ Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity KBB Karner Blue Butterfly KO Contracting Officer NOI Notice of Intent OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs OPSEC Operations Security OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PA Property Administrator PIPO Phase In / Phase Out POC Point of Contact PPE Personal Protective Equipment PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement RFMSS Range Facility Management Support System US United States USAR United States Army Reserve USC United States Code USG United States Government UXO Unexploded Ordnance QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit VCE Virtual Contracting Enterprise

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1 Services:

a. Security and Fire Protection: In case of emergency the contractor may call the Fort McCoy Dispatch at 388-2000, option 1 for assistance while performing tasks and/or requirements under this contract.

b. Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of a severe emergency during hours of operation, the contractor may call Fort McCoy dispatch at 608-388-2000, option 1.

The contractor shall reimburse the Government for these services and all other associated services at the current patient treatment rate, as appropriate. Contractor personnel are responsible for preparing necessary paperwork. All injuries will be promptly reported to the Installation’s Safety Office at 388-3403 and the GPOC, COR, and Contracting Officer.

3.2 Reserved

3.3 Utilities: The Government will furnish water free of charge for the contractor’s use incidental to contract performance. The contractor shall instruct employees in utility conservation practices and operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

The closest source of water will be identified.

3.4 Reserved

3.5 Materials: Upon award of the contract, the Government will furnish two color maps for each firebreak segment for planning purposes. One map will have a background with contour lines to show the topography and the other map will have an aerial photo background using photography taken in April 2012. The maps will show the proposed work required for each segment and the estimated workload.

3.6 Reserved

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1 General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this scope of work. The Government will not provide office space, computers, phones, or other administrative support.

4.2 Reserved

4.3 Materials: The contractor shall provide backflow preventers and hose(s) and all other materials needed, if hooking up to the installations water supply.

4.4 Equipment: The contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract.