B.01- Combine Synopsis and Solicitation RFQ W912HN25Q5007-FY25 RBR Boundary Line.pdf

W912HN25Q5007

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912HN25Q5007. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 SOLICTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This will be 100% Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS Code is 115310 with a size standard of $11.5M. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular.

Title of Requirement: FY 25 Repaint and Re-Brush Boundary Line, Richard B. Russell Lake

Description of Requirement:

The work to be performed consists of rebrushing and repainting one of five segments of the Richard B. Russell Project exterior boundary line. Specifically, the South Carolina portion of Section 5 consisting of 36.7 miles will be targeted during the base year for which this contract should have a quote. Additional sections of Richard B. Russell Project’s exterior boundary line would be addressed in following years (i.e. option years) contingent upon satisfactory completion of the base year’s contract agreement.

The Richard B. Russell Project has +/- 270 miles of total boundary line and is located within Anderson County, SC, Abbeville County, SC, Hart County, GA, and Elbert County, GA. The total boundary line is divided into five segments for the purpose of yearly boundary line maintenance. Boundary line segments vary in length between +/- 36 miles and +/- 55 miles. Miles maintained may increase or decrease based on weather, project needs, budget, or other factors. Quotes should be given as a total lump-sum cost for the completion of the contract regarding the South Carolina portion of Section 5. The government, at its sole discretion, may award option years for continuation of the contract to complete additional segments of the boundary line in years beyond the base year; 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. Contractors, therefore, should provide their quotes accordingly.

Period of Service:

The contractor shall complete the required work within respective period of performances:

Base Year (1 August – 31 December 2025): 120 calendar days of the award date of the contract.

Option Year 1 (01 January – 31 December 2026): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Option Year 2 (01 January – 31 December 2027): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Option Year 3 (01 January – 31 December 2028): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Option Year 4 (01 January – 31 December 2029): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Submission Requirements: Fill out the Request for Quotes (RFQ) on page 3, provide the unit and total cost for ITEMS NOS. 0001 through 0005 on pages 17 through 18, and return via email to Sarai Hayward at sarai.hayward@usace.army.mil and Glenda Canty at glenda.a.canty@usace.army.mil by June 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST.

mailto:sarai.hayward@usace.army.mil mailto:glenda.a.canty@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, responsible, responsive quote that meets or exceeds the requirements stated, and whose proposed price has been determined to be fair and reasonable.

This is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 EVALUATION-- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES and FAR 9.104.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

US Army Corps of Engineers – Savannah District POC: Sarai Hayward Phone: (912) 652-5348

Email: sarai.hayward@usace.army.mil QUOTES DUE BY: 9:00 am (ET) on 20 June 2025

CONTRACTOR: ______________________________________________________

UNIQUE ENTITY ID: _________________________________________________

CAGE CODE: ________________________________________________________

TAX ID NO.: _________________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE NO.: ________________________________________________________

DATE OF QUOTE: ____________________________________________________

PLACE OF MANUFACTURE: ___________________________________________

QUOTE PREPARED AND CERTIFIED BY:

Print Name and Title Date

The Contractor, by signing this document, understands and complies with the requirements listed in the Scope of Work (SOW) and shall provide equipment meeting the requirements.

NOTES TO OFFEROR

Note 1: Quotes shall meet the specifications in the Scope of Work to be eligible for an award. 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, UNIQUE ENTITY ID, and Tax Identification Number. 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.

Note 2: All questions are to be directed no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern time six working days (to exclude the federal holiday) prior to closing date to Sarai Hayward at sarai.hayward@usace.army.mil and Glenda Canty at glenda.a.canty@usace.army.mil

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: This acquisition will utilize Simplified Procedures pursuant to FAR 13.1.

Note 6: Include a unit price and a total for each Item No.

Note 7: Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

Note 8: If you wish to have a site visit please contact Sarai Hayward sarai.hayward@usace.army.mil and Glenda Canty Glenda.A.Canty@usace.army.mil.

Note 9: The Government plans to award without discussions or negotiations; however, if after receipt of the quote if it is subsequently determined that discussions/negotiations are necessary, appropriate steps will be taken and the need for such discussions/negotiations shall be adequately documented in the contract file.

Submissions may be submitted via PDF format. Any submission not conforming to the above requirements will not be considered.

********** The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. ************** http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:glenda.a.canty@usace.army.mil http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Glenda.A.Canty@usace.army.mil

The following U.S. Department of Labor wage decisions shall be applicable to any resulting from this solicitation. These rates and benefits are the minimums to be paid employees hereunder.

Complete service contract act wage determinations can be found at SAM.gov.

Wage Determination for Hart and Elbert Counties, Georgia Wage Determination No.: 2015-4499 Revision No.: 29 Date Of Last Revision: 4/30/2025

Wage Determination for Anderson County, South Carolina Wage Determination No.: 2015-4433 Revision No.: 29 Date Of Last Revision: 12/23/2024

Wage Determination for Abbeville County, South Carolina Wage Determination No.: 2015-4451 Revision No.: 30 Date Of Last Revision: 4/30/2025

The above are found in www.SAM.gov.

The government may incorporate into the resultant contract clauses or provisions to ensure compliance with any applicable DoD unique statues, regulations, directives, and other requirements.

http://www.sam.gov/

Special Contract Requirements:

1) FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12

FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12 are included in this solicitation. This provision and clause concern the imposition of a 2 percent Federal excise tax withholding on any resultant contract award or payment request. This rule applies to Federal Government contracts for goods or services that are awarded to foreign persons

– such as foreign contractors. It implements the Department of the Treasury’s final regulations published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 55133 on August 18, 2016, under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the 2 percent tax on payments made by the U.S. Government to foreign persons pursuant to certain contracts.

Pursuant to the FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000 C may not be included in the contract price or reimbursed.

Exemptions from this excise tax must be claimed by an Offeror when it submits, with its offer, a U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.irs.gov/W14. If not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each contract payment. Failure to submit an IRS Form W-14 with each payment request will also result in an automatic withholding of 2 percent from the payment request.

When filling out the IRS Form W-14 the following information may be used to complete Part I, Lines 6 and 7.

Line 6 Contract/reference number: W912HN25Q5007 Line 7 “Name and address of the acquiring agency” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District 100 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 31401

Any exemption claimed and self-certified is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes concerning this tax are adjudicated by the IRS because the Section 5000C tax is a tax matter not a contract issue.

Offerors are encouraged to seek guidance from their own tax professionals for advice concerning the provision, clause, and exclusions exclusion/submission of IRS Form W-14. Additional information is also available at:

Notwithstanding the above, the USACE does not have a means of withholding this excise tax at this time. As a result, contractors are expected to comply with the instructions above and to properly complete and return the W-14 at proposal submission, and with each pay application. Whether the contractor sets the money aside for future payment to the IRS, or makes payment to the IRS, is the contractor’s discretion, based on its analysis of the regulations regarding the excise tax. In the event that USACE is able to withhold during contract performance, it will notify the contractor and make such a withholding (including any catch up withholdings); no advance notice is required to the contractor prior to the withholding. Under no circumstances is USACE liable for any tax not paid by the contractor. The contractor is liable for the tax, to the extent required by law, regardless of whether USACE makes a withholding.

FAR 29.204 expressly states that “[a]gencies merely withhold the tax (section 5000C tax) for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). All substantive issues regarding the underlying section 5000C tax, e.g., the imposition of, and exemption from the tax, are matters under the jurisdiction of the IRS.” Therefore, we cannot help you determine how the tax law applies to you. We strongly recommend that you contact the IRS and/or a tax professional should you have any questions of this nature. To be clear, this information does not constitute tax advice or a representation of your tax liability. Furnishing this information does not create liability for the USACE for any Federal, state, or local taxes applicable to the above-referenced contract or any other contract.

For submission requirements and basis of evaluation:

Executed FAR Provision 52.229-11.

Completed IRS Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, if applicable. If not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each payment.

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

SCOPE OF WORK

REPAINT AND REBRUSH BOUNDARY LINE

RICHARD B. RUSSELL LAKE

1. Character and Extent of Services

a. General: The work to be performed consists of rebrushing and repainting one of five segments of the Richard B. Russell Project exterior boundary line. Specifically, the South Carolina portion of Section 5 consisting of 36.7 miles will be targeted during the base year for which this contract should have a quote. Additional sections of Richard B. Russell Project’s exterior boundary line would be addressed in following years (i.e. option years) contingent upon satisfactory completion of the base year’s contract agreement.

The Richard B. Russell Project has +/- 270 miles of total boundary line and is located within Anderson County, SC, Abbeville County, SC, Hart County, GA, and Elbert County, GA. The total boundary line is divided into five segments for the purpose of yearly boundary line maintenance. Boundary line segments vary in length between +/- 36 miles and +/- 55 miles. Miles maintained may increase or decrease based on weather, project needs, budget, or other factors. Quotes should be given as a total lump-sum cost for the completion of the contract regarding the South Carolina portion of Section 5. The government, at its sole discretion, may award option years for continuation of the contract to complete additional segments of the boundary line in years beyond the base year; 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. Contractors, therefore, should provide their quotes accordingly.

b. Extent of Services: The areas in which work is to be performed includes Boundary Pin #s S0001 (being the most proximate boundary pin to the dam on the South Carolina side) through 11S0193 (being the northern most boundary pin in section 5 of South Carolina). This area represents the South Carolina only portion of boundary line section 5 of the current exterior boundary of the Richard B. Russell project and comprises approximately 36.7 miles (see attached map). Performance will require the contractor to furnish all personnel, equipment, paint, supplies, materials, and transportation. The contractor shall be required to meet with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to work beginning. The COR shall identify areas that will be rebrushed or painted and may provide additional maps and other information at this point. The contractor shall also be required to meet with the COR or his representative periodically throughout the period of the contract at the discretion of the COR.

c. Procedures: The Government will provide segment maps and/or tract maps and other information to indicate the exterior boundary where work described herein is to be performed. In the event the contractor cannot accurately locate a portion of the boundary line in the field, he will promptly notify the COR who will direct appropriate measures to resolve the situation. The COR may, at his discretion, direct the contractor to move the operations from one area to another in order to minimize delays by such situations.

Unless otherwise directed by the COR, work shall commence at the beginning of the boundary line section where boundary line work ended the previous year and shall run uninterruptedly along the section. The contractor may not skip areas or leave gaps and then come back to them later unless prior permission is obtained from the COR. The contractor's work and field notes shall be subject to inspection by the COR at any time during the contract period. All maps and other information provided by the Government for use by the contractor will be returned to the COR upon completion of work unless otherwise specified by the COR.

The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work meeting at a location and time to be determined by the COR after the contract is awarded but before work commences, and the contractor will be required to meet with the COR or his representative periodically throughout the contract performance period either at the Project Manager’s Office or in the field. The frequency and location of meetings shall be at the discretion of the COR; however, the COR or his representative shall give the contractor a minimum of 24 hours prior notice. Any extra costs incurred by the contractor for meetings will not be reimbursed by the Government other than the total quote price; therefore, contractors should consider them in calculating quotes for submittal.

Quotes should be given as a total lump sum cost for completion of the contract. Invoices may be submitted for payment for sections of work completed in intervals of not less than 10 miles, with the exception of the final invoice. Payment for invoices other than the final invoice will be assessed by calculating the percentage, truncated to a whole percentage point, of length of boundary line work completed within the invoice compared to the total length of the boundary line segment and then paying that percentage of the total quote price and truncated to a whole dollar amount. The amount paid for the final invoice will be the remaining balance of quote price. (I.e.: If the total boundary line is 54.594 miles and total winning quote is $22,005 and a partial invoice were received for 17.35 miles completed. 17.35/54.594=0.3178. 0.3178 truncated to a whole percentage is 31%. 31% of $22,005=$6,821.55.

$6,821.55 truncated to the nearest whole dollar is $6,821. The payment for this invoice would be in the amount of $6,821. Upon completion of the contract, the remaining balance of the final quote not already paid would then be paid at the final invoice.) Further details of invoice submittals will be provided at the pre-work meeting.

d. Data: Daily progress reports shall be furnished to the COR at such intervals as he may direct. The daily progress reports shall contain the following basic information on a form acceptable to or provided by the COR:

Commencement of Workday

Date (top of page) Names of Persons in Work Party

Approximate Location (corner number, etc.)

Brief Description of Weather Conditions

At Termination of Workday Approximate Location (corner number, etc.)

Work Completed During Day (i.e. length of line painted in feet) Any Additional Pertinent Information (i.e., missing survey corners, boundary line corners where no witness trees or posts exist, encroachments, conflict of data, etc.)

2. Rebrushing and Repainting Procedures

a. Scraping: All living witness trees will be scraped down to smooth bark under all surfaces to be painted prior to painting. In most tree species, this means scraping bark as deeply as possible without cutting into the sap layer (cambium). Trees that by their nature cannot be scraped because they have thin bark shall be scoured with a wire brush or similar device to ensure removal of moss, lichens, old loose paint, loose bark, and other foreign matter under all surfaces to be painted prior to painting. Care will be taken not to cut into the sap layer of the tree except as specified for blaze marks. Blaze marks shall be made by scraping completely through the bark and through the sap layer to wood.

b. Painting, General: All living, viable witness trees that have been previously painted in the past shall be repainted unless otherwise specified herein or as directed by the COR. The contractor shall not repaint previously painted witness trees that are no longer viable. The contractor shall only repaint trees previously painted unless otherwise directed by this scope of work (new witness trees to replace non-viable trees, complete painting of boundary pins and monuments, and etc.) or by the COR. In the event that a previously painted witness tree is no longer viable due to mortality, damage, or obvious disease, the contractor shall select and paint a new witness tree to replace it. In the event that an item of personal property located on adjacent property was painted as a witness mark previously (i.e. fence posts and etc.), the contractor shall not repaint the item but shall select a new witness tree as outlined herein to replace it as a witness mark. All newly selected witness trees shall be at least 4” DBH. All newly selected witness trees shall be on the government side of the boundary line. The boundary line shall have at least one witness tree located every 50 feet if possible.

All paint bands, whether newly painted or painted onto previously painted witness trees, shall be between 4 and 5 inches vertical measurement. Paint blazes shall be between 5 and 7 inches vertical measurement and between 4 and 5 inches horizontal measurement. All paint marks shall have distinct, sharp, and straight edges. Paint shall be applied so as to provide complete coverage and uniform depth. Paint shall be applied in a manner that it does not run. The contractor will ensure that paint is applied in a manner that will provide long-lasting identification of the boundary lines. Witness marks on trees will be located and repainted in accordance with procedures outlined within this scope of work, shown on boundary line marking instructions (Exhibit A), and specified instructions from COR.

c. Line Witness Trees: On line witness trees within 30 inches of the line, two bands shall be painted on the tree facing the direction of the line. In the event that there are no line witness trees within 30 inches of the line along a section of boundary line over 50 feet from the nearest adjacent witness tree, a line witness tree may be selected that is between 30 inches and 5 feet from the line. On line witness trees that are over 30 inches from the line but less than 5 feet from the line, a single band shall be painted on the tree facing the direction of the line. A line witness tree should never be selected that is over 5 feet from the line if at all possible. Paint bands shall have a horizontal length of least 24 inches or 1/2 the circumference of the tree, whichever is less. In the event that a previously painted witness tree is no longer viable due to mortality, damage, or obvious disease of the previously painted witness tree, the contractor shall select a new witness tree to replace it. Newly selected line witness trees should be selected within 15 feet of the old witness tree that it is replacing and should be within 30 inches of the line if possible.

d. In Line Trees: Two bands shall be painted on both sides of the tree facing the corners. Bands should be at least 18 inches horizontal measurement or 1/3 the circumference of the tree, whichever is less. Bands should not be painted so that they go completely around the tree. A blaze shall be painted above the two bands on both sides of the tree facing the corners. In the event that a previously painted in line witness tree is no longer viable due to mortality, damage, or obvious disease of the previously painted witness tree, the contractor shall select a new witness tree to replace it. The newly selected witness tree need not be an in line tree; however, the newly selected line witness trees should be selected within 15 feet of the old witness tree that it is replacing and should be within 30 inches of the line if possible.

e. Corner Witness Trees: Three bands shall be painted completely around the tree. A blaze shall be painted below the three bands facing the corner. The blaze should be between 4 and 5 feet above ground level. All corners shall have 3 witness trees. In the event that a previously painted witness tree is no longer viable due to mortality, damage, or obvious disease, the contractor shall select and paint a new witness tree to replace it. Newly selected corner witness trees should be located between 4 and 15 feet of the corner if possible. Newly selected corner witness trees should be selected that have a bearing from the corner that places them at a sufficient angle away from other corner witness trees so that triangulation of the approximate location of the corner based solely upon witness tree marks is more accurate. All three corner witness trees should not be located within a 180 degree radius of the corner if possible.

f. Boundary Pins and Concrete Monuments: Boundary pins (pipes) and concrete monuments shall be painted or repainted in their entirety from their top down to ground level except that paint shall not be applied to or cover stamped pin numbers or other pertinent information. On boundary pins and monuments on which pin numbers or other pertinent information has been painted over in the past, the contractor shall make an effort to locate this information and scrape the old paint off of it to make it legible again. All missing or damaged pins or concrete monuments shall be noted by the contractor. This information will be recorded on the contractor’s daily logs.

g. Rebrushing: The contractor will be required to cut all vegetation along the property line to provide good visibility between witness trees and accessibility along the boundary line. An exception is made for viable marked witness trees within the corridor and for vegetation on privately owned land that is maintained as part of the private owner's landscaping. In general, rebrushing primarily involves the cutting of sprouts and new growth of the vegetation that has emerged since the last rebrushing operation.

A corridor, approximately 4 feet wide with 2 feet on each side of the boundary line, 8 feet high, and to within 4-inches of the ground, will be cleared of all vegetation. This also means that all vegetation cut by the contractor shall be cut as to leave a stump less than 4-inches above the ground. All trees and limbs over 4-inches in diameter that may have fallen across the boundary line corridor and are lying on the ground shall have at least a 4-foot wide section cut out of them or shall be otherwise cleared from the corridor. All deadfalls, limbs, or snags which have fallen across the boundary line corridor and are not lying on the ground but are less than 8-feet above ground level shall be cut out of the corridor regardless of their diameter. Exceptions may be granted by the COR on a case-by-case basis for removal of snagged trees and limbs that present unusual safety hazards if removal is attempted.

All cut woody vegetation shall be removed from the boundary line corridor and may be tossed onto the government side of the corridor. All other woody vegetation, such as limbs and etc., which may have fallen into the corridor that is over 4 inches in diameter or that would otherwise prevent the corridor being easily traversed by foot or ATV shall also be removed from the corridor and may be tossed onto the government side of the corridor.

h. Boundary Marking Paint: The contractor will provide the boundary marking paint. Paint shall be Nelson Paint Company Boundary Mark Brush Type paint, orange color. Paint will be applied as specified herein and per label directions. Paint will be inspected by the COR or the COR’s representative prior to use and may be inspected throughout the contract performance period. Paint will be thoroughly mixed before and during application and may be thinned only if absolutely necessary for proper application, in which case it shall only be thinned per label directions. In no case shall paint be thinned in order to make it possible to mark more trees with less paint. Trees will be marked as detailed within this scope of work and on the attached instructions (Exhibit A).

3. Period of Service The contractor shall complete the required work within respective period of performances:

Base Year (1 August – 31 December 2025): 120 calendar days of the award date of the contract.

Option Year 1 (01 January – 31 December 2026): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Option Year 2 (01 January – 31 December 2027): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Option Year 3 (01 January – 31 December 2028): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

Option Year 4 (01 January – 31 December 2029): 120 calendar days from the date of option execution modification.

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.

4. Reporting of Suspected Encroachments The contractor will note, report the location with gps coordinates, and give a brief description of any suspected encroachments or trespasses on Government lands. The contractor shall note the location of the nearest pin as well as the general area when describing encroachments. Suspected encroachments and trespasses shall also be noted on daily logs. Types of possible encroachments and trespasses that shall be reported include but are not limited to buildings, roads, drainage facilities, sewage systems, timber cutting, grazing of livestock, evidence of vehicles being driven on Government property, fences, storage of personal property, tree stands, boats moored to the shoreline, dumping of debris, cutting of underbrush, and cutting of limbs. Narrow (shoulder width) meandering footpaths along which no vegetation has been cut are not generally considered encroachments.

5. Boundary Line and Corner Discrepancies The contractor will note and report missing or damaged corner markers and boundary line variances, including curved lines and adjacent land owner boundary line markers on public property.

6. Limited Access to Boundary Line There is limited access to the boundary line from public roads. There are long portions of boundary line between public access points. It is very strongly recommended that the contractor consider accessing parts of the boundary line from the lake by using a boat. The contractor is solely responsible for coordinating with adjacent property owners prior to accessing the boundary line via private land. Award of this contract in no way authorizes or permits the contractor to cross private land without prior expressed permission from the land owner. Contractors should take into consideration limited access, topography, and other restrictive conditions and are strongly encouraged to perform a site visit.

7. Cleanup of Work Area Materials that are carried onto the project areas by contractor personnel, such as paint cans, lunch bags, bottles, and etc. shall be removed from the work areas and disposed of in proper facilities. Excess paint or other hazardous wastes shall not be disposed of on Government lands and shall be properly disposed of in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s instructions and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

8. Use of Government Facilities The government shall not be required to provide facilities for the storage of the contractor’s equipment or supplies; however, the COR, at his discretion, may give permission to the contractor to store equipment or supplies at government facilities. In the event that the contractor is allowed to store equipment or supplies on government property, it shall be done in accordance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Storage of the contractor’s equipment or supplies at government facilities shall be at the sole risk of the contractor. The government shall in no instance be liable for loss or damage to the contractor’s equipment or supplies for any reason.

9. Quality Control and Quality Assurance

The contractor shall inspect work completed to ensure that it meets the specifications set forth in this scope of work prior to submitting invoices for work completed. The COR or a representative of the COR shall inspect portions of the work performed by the contractor for quality assurance purposes. The COR or his representative may take up to 30 days to inspect invoiced work before acceptance. In the event that a portion of invoiced work is rejected by the COR and the contractor is required to reperform, the COR or his representative may take up to 30 additional days from the time that he is notified by the contractor that reperformance is completed to inspect reperformed work. The COR may not accept work that is not compliant with all sections of this scope of work and with the quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP). Invoiced work that has not been inspected within 30 days of submittal as defined within this scope of work shall be considered to be accepted.

10. References

a. Map of Boundary Line Sections, Richard B. Russell Lake

b. Exhibit A, Procedure for Marking Government Boundary Lines

c. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Reference a.

Reference b.

Reference c.

QUALITY ASSURVANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

Boundary Line Maintenance

Richard B. Russell Lake

1. Purpose. QASP is a Government developed document used to ensure that the Government receives quality services, and pays only for services actually provided. The QASP details the expectations of the government for the quality of work performed by the contractor.

2. Scope. The role of Government Quality Assurance is to ensure contract standards are achieved. The QASP provides guidelines and methods for the Government’s oversight of the Contractor’s quality control efforts to assure timely, effective services are provided IAW the contract. The Contractor, and not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract.

3. Roles and Responsibilities.

a. Contracting Officer (KO) – A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into, administer and terminate contracts on behalf of the Government. The KO is the only person who can legally commit the Government and only the KO, as the Government’s agent, can modify the contract. The KO is the final authority for determining the adequacy of the Contractor’s performance. KO decisions arising under or relating to the contract are final.

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – An individual designated in writing by the KO to perform specific technical and administrative functions within the scope and limitations of their written appointment (e.g., surveillance of Contractor’s performance, accept services). The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or authorize any changes to the contract or in any way obligate additional funds by the Government;

such authority rests solely with the KO.

c. Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) – An individual designated by the requiring activity to assist the COR and provide technical oversight of the Contractor’s performance. The QAE’s primary duty is to monitor the Contractor’s performance by physically checking to see the tasks are completed, reports are submitted, and desired outcomes are achieved. When a surveillance observation results in an unacceptable evaluation, the QAE will report the unacceptable performance to the COR. The QAE is not authorized to direct work, offer advice on how the work should be performed, change the contract, or in any way obligate payment of funds by the Government.

4. Surveillance Procedures. The contractor shall inspect work completed to ensure that it meets the specifications set forth in this scope of work prior to submitting invoices for work completed. The government shall perform unscheduled inspection of 20% to 100% of the total length of the boundary line section within the contract after the contractor has completed work in that area and has submitted an invoice for payment. The government quality assurance inspector (QA) shall ensure that work performed by the contractor meets contract specifications within acceptable quality levels (AQL) specified herein. The COR or his representative may take up to 30 days to inspect invoiced work before acceptance. In the event that a portion of invoiced work is rejected by the COR and the contractor is required to reperform, the COR or his representative may take up to 30 additional days from the time that he is notified in writing by the contractor that deficiencies have been corrected to inspect reperformed work.

The COR may not accept work that does not fall within AQL specifications. Invoiced work that has not been inspected within 30 days of submittal by the contractor shall be considered to be accepted.

5. Painting. The AQL of this measure is 5 defects per 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line. If over 5 items have defects of painting within a 1000 ft. linear section of boundary line, all work completed within that section shall be rejected.

6. Rebrushing. The AQL for rebrushing is 20 deficiencies per 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line mile for vegetation cut by the contractor. If over 20 items not performed to contract specifications are found within a 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line, all work completed within that section shall be rejected.

7. Rebrushing- Removal of Deadfalls, Limbs, and Snags (over 4-inches in diameter). The AQL of this measure is 1 deficiency per 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line. If over 1 item is not performed to contract specifications is found within a 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line, all work completed within that section shall be rejected.

8. Pre Performance Inspection. Prior to commencement of the contract, the QA has identified and recorded the location of 10 encroachments upon government land. These points shall be used to measure the performance of the contractor in reporting encroachments upon government lands. The AQL of this measure is 20%. The contractor must identify and report at least 8 of these 10 encroachments or all work within one-mile on each side of each non-reported encroachment above the AQL shall be rejected. (I.e. if the contractor fails to report 3 of the previously-identified encroachments, a single section of work totaling two-miles, consisting of one mile on each side of the encroachment, shall be rejected. If the contractor fails to report 4, then two sections of work totaling 4 net miles shall be rejected, and etc.)

9. Post Performance Inspection. The QA shall identify encroachments and compare them with daily and other reports submitted by the contractor. The AQL of this measure is 10%. The contractor must have identified at least 90% of the encroachments identified by the inspector or work shall be rejected.

10. Boundary Line and Corner Discrepancies. The QA shall identify missing or damaged corner markers and boundary line variances per contract specifications and shall compare this with reports submitted by the contractor.

The AQL of this unit of measure is 2 deficiencies per 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line.

11. Cleanup of Work Area. The AQL of this unit of measure is 1 deficiency per 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line. If over 1 item is found to be left behind by the contractor, work completed within that 1000 ft. linear measurement of boundary line shall be rejected. Additionally, the contractor may be further charged criminally or civilly under federal regulations and state and local laws for littering for items not cleaned up.

12. Reinspection of Rejected Work. Quality control is the responsibility of the contractor. It is the contractor’s responsibility to inspect work completed to ensure that it falls within AQL specifications prior to submittal of invoices. The role of government quality assurance inspections is to assure that adequate quality control measures are in place by the contractor. It is not to identify deficiencies for the contractor to go back and correct.

Government reinspection of rejected work costs the government, and ultimately the US Taxpayer, in time, resources, and money. Government QAs shall keep track of the amount of time spent on reinspection of rejected work. The actual hourly rate of the government QA employee performing reinspection of rejected work may be deducted from the amount of payment rendered to the contractor at the discretion of the government, if deemed necessary by the government.

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 37 Miles Richard B. Russell Project __FFP

Base Year Repaint and Rebrush Boundary Line (Section 5) FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F999

NET AMT

0002 54 Miles OPTION Option Year 1 Richard B. ___FFP

Russell Project Repaint and Rebrush Boundary Line (Section 1)

0003 55 Miles OPTION Option Year 2 Richard B. ___FFP

Russell Project Repaint and Rebrush Boundary Line (Section 2)

0004 55 Miles OPTION Option Year 3 Richard B. ___FFP

Russell project Repaint and Rebrush Boundary Line (Section 3)

0005 55 Miles OPTION Option Year 4 Richard B. ___FFP

Russell Project Repaint and Rebrush Boundary Line (Section 4)

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government 0004 N/A N/A N/A Government 0005 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-AUG-2025 TO

31-DEC-2025

N/A N/A

0002 POP 01-JAN-2026 TO

31-DEC-2026

0003 POP 01-JAN-2027 TO

31-DEC-2027

0004 POP 01-JAN-2028 TO

31-DEC-2028

0005 POP 01-JAN-2029 TO

31-DEC-2029

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence

Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2024

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

JAN 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2023-O0008)

JAN 2025

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-6 Alt I Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

Alternate I

MAR 2020

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule SEP 2021 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor

Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year And Option Contracts)

AUG 2018

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026

JAN 2022

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2024 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and

Construction Contracts.

MAY 2024

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2024 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems MAY 2011 52.223-20 Aerosols MAY 2024 52.223-21 Foams MAY 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. MAY 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

MAY 2024

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or

Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities

NOV 2024

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 DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 (Dev) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

MAY 2024

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.223-7997 (Dev) Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing

Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid - Representation (DEVIATION 2022-O0010)

SEP 2022

252.225-7000 Alt I Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024) Alternate I

FEB 2024

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a

Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

DEC 2022

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

JUN 2023

252.225-7061 Restriction on the Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Other Items from Non-Allied Foreign Nations

JAN 2023

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

AUG 2024

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2024- O0014)

AUG 2024

252.226-7002 Represenation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities

DEC 2019

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7004 DOD Progress Payment Rates OCT 2014 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency

Operations

MAY 2013

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.270-7000 Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee- Owned Businesses--Representation

NOV 2024

252.270-7001 Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee- Owned Businesses--Subcontracting Certification

NOV 2024

252.270-7002 Pilot Program to Incentivize Contracting with Employee- Owned Businesses

NOV 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(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) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

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