W912HN-16-T-0022-_Herbicide_Nuisance_R.B._Russell_combine_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

W912HN-16-T-0022

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912HN-16-T-0022.

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING

REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This will be a 100% Small Business set-aside procurement. The solicitation number is W912HN-16-T-0022, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $7.5M. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87.

PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. Any prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220.

Submission Requirements: Proposal should be E-mailed to amy.l.collins@usace.army.mil by 2:00 p.m. eastern time on May 2, 2016. Please courtesy copy Mr. Bruce Helms at bruce.a.helms@usace.army.mil.

Basis for Award: The Government has the right to reject any and all offers. The Government will make an award to the lowest priced Offeror who is deemed technically acceptable, responsive, responsible, and whose proposed price has been determined to be fair and reasonable. See FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

This announcement and written Request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement.

Description of Services The work to be performed under this contract consists of: HERBICIDE APPLICATION AND

NUISANCE PLANT CONTROL SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC AREAS IN ELBERT

COUNTY, GA AND ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC AT THE RICHARD B. RUSSELL

PROJECT, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Year Initial Treatment/Application- RBR FY16 Herbicide treatment. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to provide herbicide application and nuisance plant control services for specific areas in Elbert County, GA and Abbeville County, SC at the US Army Corps of Engineers Richard B. Russell Project.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 55 Acre Base Secondary Treatment/Application - Glyphosate Herbicide Application up to

55 Acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0003 30 Acre Base Secondary Treatment/Application - Monsanto Outrider Herbicide Application up to 30 Acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0004 20 Acre Base Secondary Treatment/Application - 2,4-D Herbicide Application up to 20

Acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0005 20 Acre Base Secondary Treatment/Application - Triclopyr Herbicide Application up to 20

0006 4 Acre Base Secondary Treatment/Application - Imazapyr Herbicide Application up to 4

0007 20 Acre Base Secondary Treatment/Application – Mechanical/non-chemical removal of vegetation up to 20 Acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0008 1 Job OPTION Option 1 - RBR FY17 Herbicide treatment. Initial Treatment/Application - The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to provide herbicide application and nuisance plant control services for specific areas in Elbert County, GA and Abbeville County, SC at the US Army Corps of Engineers

0009 55 Acre OPTION Option 1- Glyphosate Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 55 Acres.

Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0010 30 Acre OPTION Option 1 - Monsanto Outrider Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to

30 Acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0011 20 Acre OPTION Option 1 - 2,4-D Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 Acres.

0012 20 Acre OPTION Option 1 - Triclopyr Secondary Treatment/Herbicide up to 20 Acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0013 4 Acre OPTION Option 1 - Imazapyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 4 Acres.

0014 20 Acre OPTION Option 1 - Mechanical/non-chemical removal of vegetation up to 20 Acres.

0015 1 Job OPTION Option 2 - RBR FY18 Herbicide treatment. Initial Treatment/Application - The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to provide herbicide application and nuisance plant control services for specific areas in Elbert County, GA and Abbeville County, SC at the US Army Corps of Engineers

0016 55 Acre OPTION Option 2 - Glyphosate Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 55 Acres.

0017 30 Acre OPTION Option 2 - Monsanto Outrider Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to

0018 20 Acre OPTION Option 2 - 2,4-D Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 acres.

0019 20 Acre OPTION Option 2 - Triclopyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 Acres.

0020 4 Acre OPTION Option 2 - Imazapyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 4 acres.

0021 20 Acre OPTION Option 2 - Mechanical/non-chemical Removal vegetation up to 20 acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0022 1 Job OPTION Option 3 - RBR FY19 Herbicide treatment. Initial Treatment/Application - The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to provide herbicide application and nuisance plant control services for specific areas in Elbert County, GA and Abbeville County, SC at the US Army Corps of Engineers

0023 55 Acre OPTION Option 3 - Glyphosate Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 55 Acres.

0024 30 Acre OPTION Option 3 - Monsanto Outrider Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to

0025 20 Acre OPTION Option 3 - 2,4-D Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 Acres.

0026 20 Acre OPTION Option 3 - Triclopyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 acres.

0027 4 Acre OPTION Option 3 - Imazapyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 4 acres.

0028 20 Acre OPTION Option 3 - Mechanical/non-chemical Removal of vegetation up to 20 acres.

0029 1 Job OPTION Option 4 - RBR FY20 Herbicide treatment. Initial Treatment/Application - The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to provide herbicide application and nuisance plant control services for specific areas in Elbert County, GA and Abbeville County, SC at the US Army Corps of Engineers

0030 55 Acre OPTION Option 4 - Glyphosate Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 55 acres.

0031 30 Acre OPTION Option 4 - Monsanto Outrider Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to

30 acres. Payment will be made for actual acres treated only.

0032 20 Acre OPTION Option 4 - 2,4-D Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 acres.

0033 20 Acre OPTION Option 4 - Triclopyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 20 acres.

0034 20 Acre OPTION Option 4 - Imazapyr Herbicide Secondary Treatment/Application up to 4 acres.

0035 20 Acre OPTION Option 4 - Mechanical/non-chemical Removal of vegetation up to 20 acres.

Please complete the following in addition to filling in the above individual CLINS (both the Unit Price and Amount Total for each CLIN)

Total of Base Period (CLINS 0001 – 0007) $__________________

Total of Option Period 1 (CLINS 0008 – 0014) $__________________

Total of Option Period 2 (CLINS 0015 – 0021) $__________________

Total of Option Period 3 (CLINS 0022 – 0028) $__________________

Total of Option Period 4 (CLINS 0029 – 0035) $__________________

Total of Base + Options (CLINS 0001 – 0035) $__________________

All items must be filled in completely. Any offers received that are not completely filled out may be rejected.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Please complete the following form:

CONTRACTOR: ____________________________________

DUNS NO.: ____________________________________

CAGE CODE: ____________________________________

TAX ID NO.: ____________________________________

E-MAIL: ____________________________________

PHONE NO.: ____________________________________

DATE OF QUOTE: ____________________________________

QUOTE PREPARED BY:

(Printed Name and Title) (Signature)

Notes to Offeror

Note 1: Quotes shall meet the evaluation/submittal requirements located below in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, to be eligible for an award. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

The contract award will be made to the lowest priced (total of all items), responsible, responsive quote, deemed technically acceptable. This is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, and FAR 9.104.

Note 2: Any person applying herbicide shall be licensed and certified for commercial herbicide application as required by applicable regulatory agencies. Failure to provide proof of licensure or certification with the quote submission by the quote due date and time will render the quote as non-responsive and it will not be considered for award.

Note 3: The Taxpayer Identification Number may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the contractor’s relationship with the Government.

Note 4: The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Quote.

Note 5: A site visit will be held on the 21 April 2016 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the address below. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. The site visit POC, Mr. Glen Kowalski, can be reach at (706) 988-0824, or Mr. Zachary Baldwin at (706) 213-3407.

RB Russell Visitor Center 4144 Russell Dam Drive Elberton GA 30635 https://www.sam.gov/

STATEMENT OF WORK

RICHARD B. RUSSELL PROJECT

HERBICIDE/NUISANCE PLANT CONTROL FY 2016

SCOPE OF WORK

1. General Information

The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to provide herbicide application and nuisance plant control services for specific areas in Elbert County, GA and Abbeville County, SC at the US Army Corps of Engineers Richard B. Russell Project. The period of service will be from 1 June 2016 until 31 December 2016. Nuisance plants will be controlled in various areas that may require different control techniques including (but not necessarily limited to) spot application of herbicides, broadcast application of herbicides over large areas, and mechanical removal of vegetation. Application of glyphosate-based herbicide, 2, 4-D based herbicide, triclopyr-based herbicide, Imazapyr-based herbicide and Monsanto Outrider will be required by the contractor. Types of areas that will require nuisance vegetation control include: riprapped areas, walkways / trails, graveled & paved parking and other areas, graveled & paved roads, fences, fields, drainage ditches, aquatic habitats and other areas specified herein.

2. Methods of Control

a. Initial application of herbicides will be between 01 June and 01 July for the first base year and 01 April and 01 May for the four option years. Inspection and treatment of nuisance vegetation shall be performed at least monthly after the initial application and end 31 October each year.

The contractor shall apply appropriate herbicides(s) as often as necessary to achieve control of nuisance weeds and plants.

b. A glyphosate based herbicide (Roundup or similar) of sufficient strength and formulation to kill all vegetation growing in treatment areas shall be used in most areas with the exception of johnsongrass control areas and in areas where predominantly woody or broadleaf vegetation control is desired. Johnsongrass control areas shall be treated with Monsanto Outrider or equivalent as early as 01 April for the first base year and 01 July for the option years based on seed head stage determined by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). In areas where predominately woody or broadleaf vegetation control is desired, a triclopyr-based herbicide (Garlon or similar) may be used. Approval to use different herbicides may be granted by the

COR on a case-by-case basis for certain areas for the purpose of more effective vegetation control.

c. The following areas shall be treated for nuisance vegetation control. The desired methods of control are listed. Any substantial deviation from these methods shall require approval of the COR. Approximate measurements of these areas can be found on the attached maps. Note that all areas, lengths, and other measurements listed are estimated by using satellite photos and are not exact. The contractor may visit the areas by appointment prior to bidding to verify measurements and requirements.

• Chain link fence maintenance will be accomplished by herbicide application and/or weed eating two feet on each side of the fence and by removing any vegetation from the fence.

• All paved (concrete or asphalt) areas including roads, parking areas, and sidewalks shall be kept free of vegetation by spot treating with herbicide any vegetation growing in the cracks and seams as needed or by mechanical removal of the entire plant, including root structure.

• Ditches along the earthen embankments shall be spot treated with herbicide as necessary to kill all vegetation growing within them.

• Rip rap, graveled areas (including walkways, roadways, parking areas, and the area around the PMO solar panels), and maintained trails (whether graveled or not) will be treated by spot spraying or broadcast spraying with herbicide all vegetation growing in these areas as needed. Note that most of the rip rapped areas will need very little herbicide treatment, but some areas along the interpretive nature trail and most of the gravel roads will probably necessitate broadcast treatment with herbicide due to the amount of vegetation growing on them.

• In the dam safety / other areas, woody vegetation is the primary concern. In some of these areas, at the direction of the COR, it may be desirable to leave grassy vegetation for erosion control, so spot treatment by a triclopyr-based herbicide may be necessary. These areas may also have nuisance trees that will need to be cut down and stump treated.

• In fields identified specifically for johnsongrass control, other wildlife crops may be growing also. Herbicide may be applied over the existing crop. Monsanto Outrider (or equivalent) shall be applied to areas in the specified fields that contain actively growing johnsongrass. Application will be made when johnsongrass is at least 18-24 inches in height but before the heading stage. The specific date will be determined by coordination between the contractor and the government. The Outrider herbicide shall be sprayed per industry specifications and of sufficient strength and formulation (including proper mixing with a nonionic surfactant) to kill johnsongrass. Fields identified in the included maps may not need to be treated in their entirety for johnsongrass, as some of them do not have johnsongrass growing throughout the entire field area; however, up to 2 additional acres of areas not identified in the included maps may be identified for johnsongrass treatment with Outrider by the government after the award of the contract.

Johnsongrass control areas will need only an initial treatment as long as successful control of johnsongrass is achieved. If a follow-up treatment is needed, it will be made no sooner than 40 days after the initial treatment and shall be made only after coordination with the government.

• The ~ 5 acre dove field near Waterfowl Drive, the ~7 acre dove field in the waterfowl management area, and the ~15 acre dove field at Middleton are identified in the attached maps for johnsongrass control will be planted in wheat. Any wheat that is not killed by the application of Outrider for the purpose of johnsongrass control will need to be treated once at a later date with a glyphosate-based herbicide at a time directed by the COR to insure that the wheat is killed and dry in time to burn before dove season.

• ~ 3 acres of aquatic weeds (Alligator Weed, Parrot Feather) will be treated in the lower duck pond area and beaver ponds.

• Up to 6 additional acres of other areas not identified in the enclosed maps may be designated by the COR for general herbicide treatment by a glyphosate-based or triclopyr-based herbicide after the award of the contract if needed, and the contractor shall treat these areas also.

3. Certifications, Safety, and Reporting Requirements

a. Any person applying herbicide shall be licensed and certified for commercial herbicide application as required by applicable regulatory agencies. All work shall be in accordance with industry standards and all appropriate Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements Manuals”, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014, available online at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=AP_WOXMIZL4%3d&tabid =16439&portalid=76&mid=43544. Hard copies of EM 385-1-1 are available at the Project Manager’s Office.

b. The contractor shall provide MSDS sheets for all chemicals used on the project prior to their application. The contractor shall complete and submit a post-application document after each application that includes but is not limited to the following information: date of application, name of person applying herbicide, location of application, method of application, type or types of herbicide used, total volume of herbicide applied, amount of active ingredient applied, and pertinent weather information (wind, rain, etc.). This document shall be given to the COR or his representative no more than 7 days after the day of application.

4. Compensation and Bidding

a. No payment shall be made by the government until all the contractor’s work has been inspected and approved by the COR or Corps quality assurance personnel. Only actual acres treated/sprayed/mechanical removed will be paid up to the limit listed in the contract. Work will be inspected periodically, and the contractor will be advised as soon as possible of any deficiencies found. Upon being advised of a deficiency, the contractor shall take immediate action to correct the deficiency at no cost to the government and insure that the deficiency does not recur, however, the contractor is responsible for satisfactory performance of all work and the inspection thereof and neither the presence nor absence of a Government inspector will relieve the contractor of any requirements of the contract.

b. The bid price shall be full compensation for performance of all work specified herein. The government, at its sole discretion, may award option years for continuation of the contract to http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=AP_WOXMIZL4%3d&tabid=16439&portalid=76&mid=43544 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=AP_WOXMIZL4%3d&tabid=16439&portalid=76&mid=43544 complete additional herbicide treatment to designated areas; however, potential contractors should take note that option years beyond the base year of the contract are at the sole discretion of the government and are not guaranteed. Bidders, therefore, should bid accordingly. Options may be exercised within 30 calendar days prior to expiration of the previous period with written notification from the Contracting Office. The contractor shall be notified of the Government’s intent to exercise the options(s) within 60 calendar days of the expiration of each period. Any questions regarding requirements in the scope of work should be addressed prior to bidding.

Questions regarding the scope of work before contract award should be directed to Amy Collins via email at amy.l.collins@usace.army.mil. A Pre-Bid site visit will be conducted on 21 April 2016 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Potential bidders are encouraged to attend the site visit. RSVP should be made through Zack Baldwin at 706-213-3407 or Glenn Kowalski at 706-213-3402.

5. Period of Service The contractor shall complete the required work with respective period of performances:

• Base Year (01 June – 31 December 2016)

• Option Year 1 (01 January – 31 December 2017)

• Option Year 2 (01 January – 31 December 2018)

• Option Year 3 (01 January – 31 December 2019)

• Option Year 4 (01 January – 31 December 2020)

The Contracting Officer may allow the contractor an extension based upon extraordinarily long periods of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances; however, this will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall render the services described in paragraph 1, continuously or intermittently, until completion of work described. The contractor will notify COR of schedule of work that is not continuous.

6. Access to Certain Areas

a. The contractor shall not enter into the fenced area of the switchyard and O2 Plant without someone from the Power-plant being with him/her to provide safety and security instructions.

Any specific safety or security instructions shall be followed at all times. The contractor may also have to be escorted by Corps personnel in other areas at times due to current security or safety concerns. Some areas requiring treatment are in areas closed to the public and are behind locked fences or gates. The contractor should coordinate with the COR or his representative at least 24 hours prior to needing access to these areas.

-For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Proposed language: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

mailto:amy.l.collins@usace.army.mil

-Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. Proposed language: "The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 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, with the designated Government representative.

This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

b. The COR, at his sole discretion, may allow a key to be temporarily issued to the contractor for access to some areas. If the contractor is issued a key, it must be returned upon request or at the end of the contract performance period. The contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours after discovery that the key is lost, stolen, or missing. If the contractor cannot return this key due to loss, theft, or any other reason, a $50.00 deduction may be made from contract payment to help offset the government’s cost of rekeying.

7. Other Contract Specifications

a. The contractor shall meet with the COR or technical point of contact prior to commencement of the work periodically thereafter to discuss the performance requirements, administration, and progress of the contract. The frequency and timing of these meetings shall be determined by the COR. These meetings are part of the contract specifications; therefore, the bid price of the contract shall be considered full compensation to the contractor for attendance to these meetings.

The COR shall give at least 24 hours notice prior to requiring the contractor to meet.

b. Work will be inspected periodically by the COR or his delegated quality assurance inspector and the contractor will be advised as soon as possible of any deficiencies found. Upon being advised of a deficiency, the contractor shall take immediate action to correct the deficiency at no cost to the government and insure that the deficiency does not recur, however, the contractor is responsible for satisfactory performance of all work and the inspection thereof and neither the presence nor absence of a Government inspector will relieve the contractor of any requirements of the contract.

c. Work performed as prescribed by these specifications shall be paid for as a lump sum price bid for the completion of the contract. Upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall notify the COR that work is completed and shall submit an invoice. Upon approval of work by the COR, requests for payment will be processed. This price shall be full compensation for performance of all work specified herein.

d. The Contractor will be responsible for all damages to public property or private property, including but not limited to unintended damage to non-targeted vegetation that is caused by the work described. Care should be taken to avoid spraying herbicides on windy days.

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e. The contractor shall clean up the job site and shall remove all trash and debris resulting from the work. No contractor equipment or materials shall be stored overnight on government property without prior consent from the COR. Any accidental spills of herbicides or other hazardous materials on government property shall be immediately reported to the COR and to the Richard B. Russell Project Environmental Compliance Coordinator (ECC). The contractor shall be responsible for the proper cleanup and any associated costs or damages from spills of herbicide or other hazardous materials on government property.

8. Maps

The following maps show areas for treatment and approximate measurements of these areas. All areas, lengths, and other measurements listed are estimated by using satellite photos and are not exact. The contractor may visit the areas by appointment prior to bidding to verify measurements and requirements.

Overall Map

PMO Area Map

Compound Area Map

Waterfowl Area Map

GA Dam Area Map

Trailrace Area Map

Saddle Dike Area Map

SC Side Dam Map

Middleton Dove Field Area Map

Aquatic Weed Control Areas

WAGE DETERMINATION

For Wage Determination requirements, please see WD 05-2479 (Rev.-21) and WD 05-2135 (Rev.-18) at http://www.wdol.gov.

http://www.wdol.gov/

QASP

RICHARD B. RUSSELL PROJECT

HERBICIDE/NUISANCE PLANT CONTROL CONTRACT

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This QASP is a document used to ensure that the contractor performs all requirement of the contract, that the government receives quality services, and that the government pays only for services that are actually provided. This QASP details the expectations of the government for the quality of work performed by the contractor.

General Herbicide The government shall perform unscheduled inspection of 25% to 100% of the areas included in the contract to insure that nuisance vegetation is adequately controlled by herbicide. In areas to be treated by herbicide, at least 95% of plants should be dead 20 days after treatment. If over 2% of the plants in the treated area are found to be alive, the work may be rejected.

Johnsongrass Control The government shall perform unscheduled inspection of 25% to 100% of the areas included in the contract to insure that johnsongrass is adequately controlled. In fields treated for johnsongrass, at least 90% of the johnsongrass in the field should be killed 45 days after treatment. If over 10% of the johnsongrass is still alive, the work may be rejected.

Fences The government shall perform unscheduled inspection of 25% to 100% of the areas included in the contract to insure that nuisance vegetation is adequately removed from fences. In areas where vegetation is to be removed from fences, at least 95% of the total linear footage of each fence shall be free of vegetation. If over 2% of the total linear footage of a section of fencing is found to have vegetation on it, the work for that fence may be rejected. I.e. if there is an area surrounded by 100 linear feet of fence, the work may be rejected if over 5 linear feet are found to still have vegetation on them.

Safety If the contractor is found to be performing work in violation of applicable safety and certification requirements listed in the Scope of Work, the contractor shall be required to immediately cease work activities until the unsafe action is corrected. Any Corps employee may immediately stop the contractors work if unsafe activities are observed. The contractor shall not be compensated for time spent correcting unsafe activities.

Documentation The contractor shall render all records and documentation required in the scope of work to the COR before payment is made.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 POP 01-JUN-2016 TO

31-DEC-2016

N/A RICHARD B. RUSSELL POWERHOUSE

GLENN KOWALSKI

4144 RUSSELL DAM DRIVE

ELBERTON GA 30635

706-213-3402

W912HN

0002 POP 01- JUN -2016 TO

31-DEC-2016

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 01- JUN -2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 01- JUN -2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 01- JUN -2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 POP 01- JUN -2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 POP 01- JUN -2016 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 POP 01-JAN-2017 TO

31-DEC-2017

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 POP 01-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0010 POP 01-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0011 POP 01-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0012 POP 01-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0013 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0014 POP 01-JAN-2017 TO

31-DEC-2017

N/A RICHARD B. RUSSELL POWERHOUSE

GLENN KOWALSKI

4144 RUSSELL DAM DRIVE

ELBERTON GA 30635

706-213-3402

0015 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

31-DEC-2018

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0016 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0017 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0018 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0019 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0020 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0021 POP 01-JAN-2018 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0022 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

31-DEC-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0023 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0024 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0025 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0026 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0027 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0028 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0029 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

31-DEC-2020

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0030 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0031 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0032 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0033 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0034 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0035 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2015 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2015 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

FEB 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2015 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAY 2015 52.223-3 Alt I Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data JAN 1997 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

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

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.203-7996 (Dev) Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (Deviation 2016-O0003)

OCT 2015

252.203-7997 (Dev) Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation 2016-O0003)

OCT 2015

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

DEC 2015

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

DEC 2015

252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors FEB 2014 252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels DEC 1991 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic

(Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2012 252.225-7036 Buy American--Free Trade Agreement--Balance of Payments

Program--Basic (Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OF CONTROL OF OFFEROR (NOV 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity, or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as an NCAGE code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Price quote that conforms to the solicitation.

Any person applying herbicide shall be licensed and certified for commercial herbicide application as required by applicable regulatory agencies. Failure to provide proof of licensure or certification with the quote submission by the quote due date and time will render the quote as non-responsive and it will not be considered for award.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2016)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (q) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily http://www.acquisition.gov/ business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted electronically on the SAM website.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___ .

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (q) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.) These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on ORCA.] https://www.acquisition.gov/

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small…