W912P5-15-T-0019.pdf

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(615) 736-7674

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

03:00 PM 13 Feb 2015

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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W912P59. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

JAMES W PURCELL

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W38XDD43507424

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(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENG.-NASHVILLE- W912P5

CELRN-CT, ROOM A604

110 NINTH AVE. SOUTH

P O BOX 1070

NASHVILLE TN 37203-1070

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W912P5 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

EAST KY AREA OFC, LK CUMBERLAN

TROY HAWKS

U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGRS RES MGR, LAKE CUMBERL

AT DOCK ROAD

SOMERSET KY 42501-6016

TEL: 606-679-6337 FAX:

(615) 736-7124FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

$7.5M

NAICS:

712120

OFFER DATED

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

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FINAL

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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W912P5-15-T-0019

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT AN OFFER

1. Please read and follow these instructions to submit an offer for operation of the Mill Springs Mill at Lake Cumberland, Kentucky.

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mill Springs Mill is located approximately 15 miles from Somerset and 5 miles from Monticello on Highway 1275 in Wayne County, Kentucky.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: A base year period with the work to be performed on weekends and holidays from 16 May through 13 September 2015 and four one-year option periods, if exercised in the Government’s interest.

4. SITE VISIT: PROSPECTIVE OPERATORS ARE URGED TO INSPECT THE MILL SITE BEFORE THEY SUBMIT AN OFFER IN ORDER TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH FACILITY AND THE DUTIES REQUIRED.

The Resource Manager or his representative will accompany the prospective attendants on this inspection. An appointment for an inspection tour should be arranged with the Resource Manager prior to arrival at the project.

Call 606-679-6337 to schedule a site visit. Questions resulting form either this solicitation or the site visit must be submitted in writing before 12:00 Noon (Central Time) 12 Feb 2015 to J. W. Purcell, Email:

james.w.purcell@usace.army.mil

5. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and obtain a DUNS number. To register, go to http://sam.gov/

6. WHAT, WHEN & WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFER. Your offer must include all information including:

Part I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. Submit the following as the Technical Proposal:

a) Resume.

b) Complete “Attachment A, Experience Data For Mill Operator Contract.”

PART II - PRICE. Complete and sign the “Schedule of Prices” for the base year and the four one-year option periods.

PART III – Standard Form 1449. Complete block 17a, 30a, 30b and 30c and submit the form.

PART IV – Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. In provision 52.212- 3(b)(2), indicate if you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically by writing “NONE” in the blank after “ ….except for paragraphs________”, and submit with your offer.

If you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically, but need to amend any of them, indicate which paragraphs are amended in the blank, complete the appropriate changes, and submit with your offer.

If you have not completed your annual representations and certifications electronically, complete the applicable blocks and fill-in blanks of paragraphs (c) through (o) of provision 52.212-3 and submit with your offer.

Submit the above information as your proposal. Proposals must be received no later than the time stated in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449:

mailto:james.w.purcell@usace.army.mil http://sam.gov/

If sending by postal service:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Contracts Office, Attn: J. W. Purcell P.O. Box 1070 Nashville, TN 37202-1070

If sending by delivery service:

Nashville District Contracts Office, Attn: J. W. Purcell 110 9th Ave South Room A405 – Mail Center Nashville, TN 37203

If you have questions, please contact:

Nashville District Contracts Office J. W. Purcell, Contract Specialist

Phone: 615-736-7674 Email: james.w.purcell@usace.army.mil

Emailed responses will be accepted.

7. BASIS FOR AWARD. Award will be based on the criteria set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Provision 52.212-2 contained herein. See full-text clauses elsewhere in this solicitation.

mailto:james.w.purcell@usace.army.mil

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 40 Days

OPERATE MILL SPRINGS MILL

FFP

in accordance with Scope of Work. Base Year 16 May-13 Sep 2015--- PROJECT

NO.: 111275

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W38XDD43507424

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W38XDD43507424

NET AMT

0002 40 Days

OPTION OPERATE MILL SPRINGS MILL

FFP

in accordance with Scope of Work. Option Year 1, FY 2016--- PROJECT NO.:

111275 FOB: Destination

0003 40 Days

OPTION OPERATE MILL SPRINGS MILL

FFP

in accordance with Scope of Work. Option Year 2,FY 2017--- PROJECT NO.:

111275

0004 40 Days

OPTION OPERATE MILL SPRINGS MILL

FFP

in accordance with Scope of Work. Option Year 3, FY 2018--- PROJECT NO.:

111275

0005 40 Days

OPTION OPERATE MILL SPRINGS MILL

FFP

in accordance with Scope of Work. Option Year 4, FY 2019--- PROJECT NO.:

111275

PRICE SCHEDULE

Mill Operator for Mill Springs Mill

Base Year - 2015

Unit Item# Description Qty Unit Price Total

0001 Miller and interpretive services for Mill Springs Mill

40 Day

Option Year 1 - 2016

Item# Description Qty Unit Price Total

0002 Miller and interpretive services for Mill

Option Year 2 - 2017

Item# Description Qty Unit Price Total

0003 Miller and interpretive services for Mill

Option Year 3- 2018

Item# Description Qty Unit Price Total

0004 Miller and interpretive services for Mill

Option Year 4- 2019

Item# Description Qty Unit Price Total

0005 Miller and interpretive services for Mill

Base + Option Years Total

ATTACHMENT A

EXPERIENCE DATA FOR MILL OPERATOR

(Complete all applicable information, attach additional sheets if needed, and return with proposal package)

NAME: ________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________

PHONE: ______________________ Email address:______________________________________

PRESENT OCCUPATIONS: _____________________________________

COMPANY EMPLOYED BY: _____________________________________

THIS DATA SHEET SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH EXPERIENCE DATA ATTACHED TO

SUBSTANTIATE THE FOLLOWING:

a. Knowledge / experience in grist mill operation.

List the names and addresses of grist mills where you have worked.

b. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.

c. Ability to effectively communicate orally.

d. Knowledge / Experience dressing grinding stones:

e. Three references from individuals knowledgeable of your work experience (relatives excluded). Please include addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of references.

(1) _____________________________________________________________________________

(2) _____________________________________________________________________________

(3) _____________________________________________________________________________

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 POP 16-MAY-2015 TO

13-SEP-2015

N/A U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LAKE CUMBERLAND

Attn: TROY HAWKS

855 BOAT DOCK ROAD

SOMERSET KY 42501-6016

606-679-6337

W912P5

0002 POP 14-MAY-2016 TO

11-SEP-2016

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 13-MAY-2017 TO

16-SEP-2017

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 12-MAY-2018 TO

16-SEP-2018

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 11-MAY-2019 TO

15-SEP-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

SCOPE OF WORK

FOR OPERATION AND INTERPRETATION

OF MILL SPRINGS MILL

1. GENERAL.

The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, insurance, equipment, management, labor, materials and supplies (except those listed under the Government Furnished Property list) to perform milling and interpretive services at Mill Springs Mill, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. For the Base Year of the contract, the Mill shall be open and operational specific days from 23 May thru 7 September 2015. The specific dates of operation for the Option Years will be finalized upon execution of the options should the Government elect to do so. Mill Springs Mill is located approximately 15 miles from Somerset and 5 miles from Monticello on Highway 1275 in Wayne County, Kentucky.

2. DESCRIPTION.

The existing Mill Springs Mill was constructed in the 1830’s and consists of a mill structure, milling machinery, French burr stones for grinding corn, and many control mechanisms for operation of the waterwheel, stone adjustments, and corn mill production. Each item is of historic significance to the Mill Springs Park, and shall be operated and maintained with the utmost care and precision. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reserves the right to order a milling stoppage order if Corps employees deem the mill is being operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which would cause harm to the public or the mill.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will furnish to the Contractor the following listed materials, supplies, property or services (hereinafter referred to as "Government Furnished Property").

a. audio visual equipment

b. extension cords

c. mill and lake brochures

d. telephone

e. stone pick

f. flags (U.S. and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

g. belt repair material

h. corn (the corn will be provided by the Monticello Woman's Club)

i. lubricants (oil and grease)

j. portable air conditioner

4. WORK TO BE PERFORMED.

The mill shall be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time. Days open shall include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (25 May, 3 July, and 7 September). Dates of operation shall be from 23 May through 7 September (See attached calendar). In addition, for purposes of yearly operational start up the following dates will be scheduled 16, 17 and 22 May and shutdown winterization shall take place on September 12 and 13. Total number of days for this contract is forty (40). As referred to above, the Contractor shall also be responsible for initial opening and closing (winterizing) of the Mill. As part of the opening of the mill, the miller shall grind 300 pounds of clean mill for the Monticello Women’s Club. The operator/interpreter shall be on duty during all open hours.

a. Experience. The operator (miller) shall demonstrate to the Government, proficiency in the operation of the mill, including waterwheel and stone revolutions, prior to beginning work. The mill operator shall be proficient in milling operations and associated mechanical equipment. This will be made evident by past work record and personal interview in addition to demonstrated proficiency. The operator/interpreter will be provided training, by

Government personnel, on the history of the mill. The Government reserves the right to reject any operator candidate or interpreter who, in the assessment of the Government Representative(s), does not have the ability to safely or effectively operate the mill or who does not project a positive image. The operator/interpreter shall not operate any machinery without supervision until he is determined to be acceptable by the Government and notified in writing of this determination. The operator/interpreter must have skill in meeting the public and explaining the mill’s operation and history.

(1) Operator. The operator shall be on duty on weekends and holidays during open hours. On each Saturday, Sunday, and holiday, starting Memorial Day Weekend and ending Labor Day Weekend, a corn grinding demonstration shall be conducted at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Prior to starting the demonstration, all visitors shall be warned of the dangers of being near the machinery. Some scheduled grindings shall be conducted to provide the Monticello Woman’s Club with meal. The operator shall be responsible for sharpening stones. The operator shall clean all equipment, including stones, prior to the grinding season and for storage during the off-season.

(2) Interpreter. Tours shall be given at the beginning of the day and every one-half hour thereafter if there is a visitor desiring a tour. If visitors arrive after the tour starts or between the designated tour times they may be informed tactfully when the next tour will start. During periods of low visitation, visitors shall be accommodated when they arrive whenever possible. No visitor shall be permitted to tour the building without a guide. Objectives to be met by the interpretive program are (a) to generate an appreciation for the cultural heritage of the mill, and an understanding of why it has been preserved and restored, (b) to offer, assistance in learning of the operation of the mill, (c) to interpret the role this area played in Civil War history and culture; specifically the Battle of Mill Springs (Logan Crossroads), and (d) to support the objectives for the overall interpretive program at Lake Cumberland.

b. Housekeeping. Cleaning and maintenance equipment such as vacuums, brooms, and cloths shall be stored in the office area when not in use. Flammable substances shall be stored on site in a fireproof cabinet provided by the government during on-duty hours. Oily and/or grease soiled cloths and spent flammable substances shall be properly disposed of off-site at the end of each work day, and shall not be left on site unattended or overnight. Flammable substances, oil and grease shall not be left on site over night. The porch area and first and second floors of the mill shall be swept daily. The third floor shall be swept monthly. All display cases, artifacts, and equipment shall be dusted daily. The area shall be dusted immediately after each grinding demonstration. All wood handrails and posts along the stone walk, bridge rails and deck, and other wood exposed to rain or spray from wheel shall be treated with wood preservative once per season. The area under the mill shall be kept free of litter and debris. The Contractor shall also check the cannon display twice daily, morning and afternoon, to ensure vandalism has not occurred. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the mill building and wheel at the end of each workday.

c. Dress/Clothing. The operator/interpreter shall wear an appropriate uniform, tan pants/white shirt. The Contractor shall provide nametags, which meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identification standards. If a jacket is worn, it must match the uniform pants and appropriate identification or nametag will be worn on the jacket. The miller may wear coveralls during greasing and cleaning operations.

d. Health Department Standards. Corn and corn meal shall be handled and ground in a manner to meet health department standards; however, corn meal shall not be represented as edible, but as a souvenir only.

e. Only approved motorized vehicles shall be permitted to take corn to the mill for grinding or return ground corn meal from the mill. The Monticello Woman's Club will provide the corn necessary for grinding.

Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the Woman's Club to ensure an adequate supply of corn and for getting corn from the parking lot to the mill and the ground meal back to the Woman's Club.

OPERATIONAL STARTUP.

Operational startup includes, but is not limited to: cleaning of the grinding area, including stones, corn and mill shouts, whole corn storage area, mill storage area, stone boxes, etc.; clearing of the water wheel, flume, water diaphragm, water holding areas, etc.; cleaning the office area, entrance area, all public access areas within mill and exterior walkways; lubrication of all moving parts; setting and priming of the grinding stones, etc.

SHUTDOWN AND WINTERIZATION.

Shutdown and winterization includes, but is not limited to: cleaning of the grinding area, including stones, corn and mill shouts, whole corn storage area, mill storage area, stone boxes, etc.; cleaning the office area and exterior walkways; separating and covering the grinding stones, assuring a complete seal is made by the water diaphragm to keep water from entering the flume.

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.

a. The 40 ft. overshot waterwheel shall not be operated in excess of two and one half (2 l/2) revolutions per minute. The waterwheel shall be secured by means of a chain and padlock while not in operation.

b. The millstones shall be packed with cornmeal prior to operating and in no case shall stones be run dry.

The Contractor shall furnish all cornmeal and grain to pack millstones for initial grinding. At the beginning and end of the corn grinding season, the runner stone shall be lifted and all meal, corn, and grain particles and other debris removed by vacuum cleaning. After cleaning, stone shall be returned to original operational position and covered to prevent dust and rodents from coming in contact with stones. Surfaces that corn or cornmeal come in contact with such as storage areas, slides, boxes, etc. shall also be cleaned and vacuumed at the beginning and end of the corn grinding season.

c. Required service to bearings, gears, belts, and moving parts shall be performed by the miller prior to operation to assure optimal operation and minimal wear and tear on the Mill and each of its parts. This includes, but is not limited to lubricating, adjusting, operation, etc. of all moving parts. No excess oil or grease shall be permitted to disfigure structure or cause a fire hazard or safety hazard to employees or visiting public.

d. There shall be no modifications made to structure or machinery. No smoking or fire of any kind shall be allowed in the building or within 50’ of the mill building. All deficiencies of grounds, building, and equipment shall be reported to Government Representative(s) immediately. Burned out light bulbs shall be replaced immediately by the Contractor. Tools, materials, supplies, etc. shall not be left in walkways or on steps where they could cause injury to employees or visiting public. No item shall be removed or taken from grounds or building as a souvenir.

Walks and steps shall be kept free of dirt, rocks, sticks, leaves, grass, and other debris during visitor hours. No food or beverage is permitted in the mill building. The government will not be responsible for Contractor's tools, equipment, and supplies.

e. Smoking or other tobacco products, or e-cigarettes will not be allowed in government buildings, or within 50’ of government buildings.

f. The contractor will not consume or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs and/or medication unless administered under a doctor’s prescription while on duty or while in view of the public. This includes, but is not limited to the park area, mill structure, restrooms, parking lot, etc.

g. The contractor will maintain in good communications and relations with the public, other contractors, volunteers, and Corps employees, and others who work with the Corps of Engineers for the construction of new facilities, repair of existing facilities, sanitation services, trash pick-up services, and grass mowing, etc. The contractor will allow Corps employees to utilize communication facilities furnished by the Government.

Cooperation will include, but not be limited too summoning assistance and reporting all instances of vandalism, harassment, public intoxication, speeding, etc. to proper authorities. The contractor will diligently attempt to provide for the needs of our visiting public as public relations representatives for the Corps of Engineers.

h. The contractor will keep lost and found articles in the mill office and turn over all found articles with as much information as possible to a Park Ranger as soon as possible.

i. The contractor will be required to return Government property on the last day of the contract. The

Contractor will be held liable for any missing or damaged government equipment or materials. Telephone equipment provided by the government is for official use only. Final payment will not be paid until all Government property is returned.

j. The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities, structures, or trees damaged as a result of his/her operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property, and will notify the representative and/or Natural Resources Manager immediately of damage to Government property and/or private property, and injury to any person resulting from his/her operation. The Contractor will notify the representative and/or Natural Resources Manager immediately of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed.

k. No payment will be made for time not worked. The representative and/or Natural Resources Manager should be contacted and given as much advance notice as possible about anticipated absences. The representative and/or Natural Resources Manager must approve all absences in advance. An absence without prior approval by the representative and/or Natural Resources Manager, is grounds for dismissal of the contractor and termination of the contract. If arrangements will be made for someone to cover the shift, these persons must be approved in advance and must meet the required requirements.

l. Payment will be made monthly by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for the actual days worked at the unit price indicated on the bid sheet. Contractor should be aware that the payment could take as long as 45 days after invoice. All monthly invoices will be sent to the local lake office and the Corps of Engineers will assure payment process.

m. Failure of the Contractor to provide items in full and to provide complete services listed in the contract specifications and applicable specific park sheets may be grounds for termination. Breach of contract and/or voluntary termination of contract without sufficient cause may jeopardize the contractor’s standing for future contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contractors may be terminated if the Government determines Gate Attendant services are no longer needed due to unforeseen closures of the park or if major facilities (e.g., beaches, boat ramps, restrooms, campgrounds, etc.). Unforeseen closures would include those resulting from droughts, flood, storm damage, infrastructure failure and previously unknown safety hazards. Inappropriate conduct or unacceptable actions of Gate Attendants may be grounds for termination of the contract. Examples of actions meriting termination include, but is not limited to:

(1) Theft, misappropriation, personal use of government services, property, equipment, facilities and/ or supplies. Any of these acts may also result in criminal prosecution.

(2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or intoxication while on duty, and possession or use of illicit drugs at any time.

(3) Discrimination, harassment, profanity, or other inappropriate behavior perpetrated against customers, Corps personnel, or other contractors.

(4) Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors and/or Lake Office personnel on Attendant’s attitude, lack of cooperation and/or resistance to implementation of policies and program as directed by the Operations Manager or his/her authorized representative.

(5) Violations of public health and safety, including smoking in the mill.

(6) Failure to maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed personal appearance.

5. DAILY INSPECTIONS.

Each day of operation, the Contractor shall walk the area around and within the mill prior to opening. Inspections shall be made for maintenance needs, potential security issues, occurrences of vandalism, etc. All noted items shall be reported to the COR or a ranger the morning the inspection in made. An inspection shall be made of the mill each evening after closing to assure the mill is unoccupied and all windows and doors are locked and secure.

6. TERMINATION.

Either party may immediately terminate this contract for cause by written notification to the other party with a two-week's notification.

a. The contractor’s failure to comply with contract specifications may be grounds for suspension or debarment for a period of time not to exceed 3 years. Acceptance of the contract shall be evidence of such knowledge, approval, or acquiescence of all contract specifications.

7. DAMAGES.

During the period of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for all injuries or damages of any nature caused or contributed to by the contractor, his/her agents, and/or employees while engaged in work under this contractor.

8. INSURANCE.

Miller is responsible for obtaining and paying for any insurance desired, including but not limited to, medical, general liability, and comprehensive property. The Contractor may be responsible for damage to private or government property if in the opinion of the Contracting Officer or his designated representative the damage is a result of contractor negligence.

AT/OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

1. Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

All contractor and subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet facility access requirements to be accomplished by the Nashville District Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and /or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

2. Pre-Screening using E-Verify Program:

The Contractor must pre-screen Employee Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure the Employee 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 Employee Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. Any criminal activity resulting in dismissal shall be reported to the COR and the District Security Management Office will be promptly notified.

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

FOR OPERATION OF MILL SPRINGS MILL

-For Informational Purposes-

This plan will be implemented to assure work specified under this contract is completed satisfactorily. The government will monitor the contractor’s performance in each functional area of the contract (Personnel Safety, Public Safety, Operation of the mill, Interpretation of the mill, Personal appearance and behavior), and reserve the right to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. The government will monitor the contractor’s services on a weekly basis using the planned sampling method and/or the 100% inspection and method as described. The government reserves the right to change the type of inspection plan at its discretion, at any time.

When the contractor fails to perform in accordance with the contract specifications the Contractor shall be notified verbally and/or in writing of any serious or recurring minor deficiency in service observed by the Contraction Officer or his/her authorized representative. Verbal notification will be recorded in a memorandum for record. If required by the COR, The contractor shall explain in writing why the performance was unsatisfactory, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. If performance of any required service is unsatisfactory, and in the judgment of the government, such performance is the fault of the contractor, the government may order a work stoppage until the contractor can demonstrate operational proficiency at a level which will assure safe operation and degradation to equipment will not occur.

Written notifications and memoranda for the record shall be prepared by the COR or his/her authorized representative. The original will be part of the Contractor’s permanent file at the Operations Manager’s Office and a copy will be issued to the contractor.

Upon receipt of notification of deficiency in service, Contractors will immediately correct deficiencies and /or take steps to prevent recurrence of the deficiency.

This contract may be terminated by the Contracting Officer upon receipt of any “Notification of Contract Deficiency”. Termination will be based on the seriousness of the deficiency.

The following personnel will function in quality assurance roles for the Corps. The Resource Manager and COR, for this contract, has the broad overall responsibility for the Quality Assurance Program.

Mr. Troy Hawks, Facility Manager and COR, for this contract, has the day to day responsibility to verify that the contractor performs in accordance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications. Mr. Hawks will plan and direct the type and quantity of inspections necessary for verification of contract compliance.

Due to scheduled work revolving around summer weekends and holidays, Mrs. Judy Daulton, will serve as Quality Assurance Inspector under this contract. Mrs. Daulton will assure that the numbers of inspections are sufficient to satisfy the requirements set forth in (QASP) Exhibit C (attached) of the contract. Mrs. Daulton will also prepare inspections reports addressing the contractor’s work. She will perform the majority of QA Inspection reports. Mrs.

Daulton and all other Corps personnel will closely monitor the contractor’s compliance with all safety and environmental regulations or laws that are applicable. Mrs. Daulton will immediately notify the COR of any unsatisfactory work performance, safety violation, or environmental non-compliance, by the contractor and will promptly document such irregularities.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items APR 2014 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items DEC 2014 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

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

DEC 2012

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.245-1 Alt I Government Property (Apr 2012) Alternate I APR 2012 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

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical

Information

NOV 2013

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished

Property

APR 2012

252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property APR 2012 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration APR 2012 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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:

(1) Experience. The offer will be evaluated on the experience in operation of grist mills; public relations including courtesy and oral communication; and knowledge/experience dressing mill stones.

(2) Past Performance. Offerors will be evaluated on their past performance. The Government may contact some of the references that are provided in the offeror’s resume and information obtained from other sources.

(3) Price. The importance of price is approximately equal to Factors 1 and 2 combined.

(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.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC

2014) ALTERNATE I (DEC 2014)

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:

"Emerging small business" means a small business concern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard for the NAICS code designated.

"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.

“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 Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

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

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

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

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

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

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) FSC 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 small business concern" means a small business concern—

“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 its stock 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 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.

(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 (n) 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 on ORCA.]

(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, for general statistical purposes, 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 business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note to paragraphs (c)(8) and (9): Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000).

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It ___ is, ___ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ----------.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ----------.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) (Complete if the offeror has represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(4) of this provision.)

___ Black American.

___ Hispanic American.

___ Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians).

___ Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands,Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).

___ Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American…