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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PROJECT: Old Hickory Lake O & M Requirements Contract PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide as a separate attachment, the site visit sign-in sheet.

2. Provide the Government's response to contractors' questions.

3. Revise PWS Sections C-6, C-7 and C-8.

4. Provide as a separate attachment, the revised bid schedule.

5. Provide the virtual bid opening participation information..

6. Extend the bid opening due date from Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Central Time.

7. Provide updated w age determinations as separate attachments.

FAR 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation, is updated.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Dec-2020

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912P521B0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Nov-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Dec-2020

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CELRN-RC-N

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH, RM A405

NASHVILLE TN 37203

W912P5 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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W912P521B0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

BID PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS

Virtual Bid Opening Participation Instructions

A virtual bid opening is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The following teleconference information is provided below to participate in the bid opening:

https://usace1.webex.com/meet/kristal.r.jones

Choose the “Call Me” feature to be connected to the meeting.

Due to known bandwith issues, it is recommended that participants do NOT have on their webcams.

CHANGES TO PWS

1) Make the changes noted in the table on Question 1 of the Q & A

2) Paragraph C 8.2 d has been revised to the following:

d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. (Item #118). The unit of measure for this task is per ton. Sand will be furnished by the Government. The COR will determine the best placement of the sand at the time of delivery. Upon delivery, preferred placement of the sand will be directly on the beach, however, site conditions at the time of delivery will dictate the placement delivered sand.

Sand shall be replenished and spread to fill holes and eroded areas. Prior to spreading sand, the beach area shall be cleaned to remove all litter, trash, drift, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Sand accumulations on sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, and accessible ramps shall be removed by raking, sweeping, and/or shoveling. Work shall be performed on the entire beach area extending from the landward edge of the sand beach to the water's edge.

3) Paragraph C 8.3 d has been revised to the following:

d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. Work shall be accomplished each year in coordination with the start of the recreation season and/or seasonal conditions. The COR shall order up 200 tons of sand for each area based on the severity of erosion from the winter lake fluctuations.

4) The following paragraph C8.6 has been added.

C 8.6. DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing, restoring or replacing any Government facilities or structures damaged (including trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers) as result of Contractor operations. All vehicles used in maintenance operations must be used on designated roads and trails unless prior approval is given by the COR. Damage or vandalism by others shall be promptly reported to the COR when discovered by the Contractor.

Q & A

Old Hickory Lake Requirements Contract

Questions and Answers Amendment 0002

1. Can the Government please clarify their intent or correct the PWS Section references and Line Item numbers that do not correlate? (table below)

PWS Description Reference Item #

Suggested Item #

Current Item #

C-4.2.1 Resource Manager’s Office/Visitor’s Center

047 0046

C-4.2.2 Operations Area 048 0047 C-4.3 ESS and Communications Field Office

Building 049 0048

C-4.4 Old Hickory Lock Office Area, Control Stands, and Operations Manager’s Office

050 0049

C-5.2 Emergency Work 059 0050 C-5.3 Non-Routine Work 051-079 0051-0078 C-6.2 Work to Be Performed, a. Seeding 109 0108 C-6.2 b. Overseeding 110 0109 C-6.2 c. Fertilizing 111 0110 1010 C-6.2 d. Herbiciding 112 0111 1111 C-7.2 Work to be Performed 113 0112 1112 C-8.2 Work to be Performed, a. Routine Beach maintenance 114 0113 1113

C-8.2 b. Routine Playground Maintenance 115 0114 1114 C-8.2 c. Beach Water Testing 116 0115 1115 C-8.2 d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance 118 0116 1116

Answer: The Section references and line items are to be amended as suggested in the table.

2. Bentley’s Landing has inventory but no item number. Electronic Service Station has an item number (0010) but no inventory. Can the Government please clarify?

Answer: Management of Bentley’s Landing has been transferred to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The Electrical Service Station (Item # 0010) has a quantity of 20 each on Section B – Schedule of Prices. The approximate acreage for Item # 0010 is 1.75 acres.

3. Items #0046 through #0049, Janitorial Services – no square footage is provided for these buildings. Please provide sizes.

Answer: #0046 Old Hickory RMO/VC - 5,850 sq ft #0047 Old Hickory Shop - 4,800 sq ft #0048 Electrical Service Station – 8,500 sq ft #0049 Old Hickory Lock Office - 1,480 sq ft #0049 Old Hickory Lock Control Stand #1 - 100 sq ft #0049 Old Hickory Lock Control Stand #2 - 100 sq ft #0049 Nashville Area Office - 5300 sq ft

1. 4 Will the Government please identify a level of service (Levels I, II, III, or IV) for each of the assigned areas? This information will be needed to provide accurate pricing (ref. C-3.3: Schedule of Work).

Answer: Generally, most cleaning services in the recreation areas will be at Level III in winter months which is usually October to March. In a typical recreation season the campgrounds open Mid-May at Level I and remain at that level until they close in Mid-October. The other recreation areas typically open in May at Level I and remain at that level until September. Level II may be used for some services such as item #041 and/or #042 up to 2 weeks in transition from Level III to Level I in May and October. Level IV has not been used in the current contract.

Currently there are no plans to use level IV in this contract.

5 Can the Government provide more information regarding the (#043) dumpsters (i.e., sizes, locations, etc.)?

Answer: There are dumpster storage sites at Cage’s Bend, Cedar Creek Campground and Laguardo Day Use.

Additional dumpster locations are at Old Hickory Operation Areas and the Old Hickory Shop Compound. A staging area is located off Double Log Cabin Road in Lebanon. The Double Log Cabin staging area is made available as a convenience to the Contractor and will not be maintained by the Government.

Refer to Section C-3.2.g.:

g. Dumpsters. (Item #043). The Contractor shall provide a front loading dumpster (8 cu. yd. capacity, minimum) in each of the two campgrounds for campers to dispose of their garbage. The contractor shall also provide a dumpster at the Operations Area for the disposal of refuse from the maintenance shop and operations area.

The grounds around the dumpsters shall be kept free of litter and garbage. If campers fail to deposit their garbage into the dumpster, the Contractor shall deposit this trash into the dumpsters. All dumpsters shall be sprayed with disinfectant each time the units are emptied. Disposal shall be at State approved landfills only.

Trash, litter, or debris collected from other recreation and access areas shall not be disposed of in the dumpsters located in the camping areas or the Operations Area. If the Contractor wishes to place additional dumpsters on public property for the disposal of trash, litter, or debris collected from these areas, a request for approval of the location shall be made to the COR. These additional dumpsters shall be furnished and emptied at no additional expense to the Government. Disposal shall be at State approved landfills only.

6. Is it the Government’s intention that the Contractor must clear only a three-foot area surrounding marked trees that identify the boundary line, as described in Section C-7? Our understanding is that other lakes are interpreting it as a physical three-foot line of cleared ground between each tree marking. There is a significant cost differential between these two – can the Government please clarify its intent?

Answer: There is no reference to a 3-foot line of cleared ground between each tree in the PWS for this contract.

Refer to Section C 7.2.a. Marking which states:

“Each marked tree shall be visible from the succeeding marked tree.”

“Signs supplied by the Government shall be nailed to trees and/or riveted or bolted to posts at top and bottom and on line at intervals of not more than 200 feet, or each sign shall be visible from the succeeding sign, whichever is the least distance.”

7. Can the Government please clarify the requirement discussed during the site visit regarding a full-time water treatment personnel?

Answer: Refer to Section C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES, which states. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, obtain any licenses, permits, or certifications required to perform all aspects, requirements, and work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes. The government shall pay for utility permit cost and fees charged by the utility company.

The permit, NPDES Permit No. TN0021491, requires a licensed operator. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for further information as they are the issuer of the NPDES permit.

8. Will the Government please provide the incumbent annual contract value?

Answer: Contract W912P5-16-D-0003 was awarded on March 3, 2016 for the base award amount of $1,474,216.80.

9. Has the scope of work changed significantly from the incumbent contract? If so, will the Government please identify the major changes?

Answer: The changes to the scope of work from the incumbent contract were highlighted in the pre-bid orientation.

To summarize:

C-3.2.c. - Fall Protection in accordance with EM 385-1-1 shall be provided and used by the Contractor.

C-4.2.1 ONE TIME A MONTH - RMO/VISTOR’S CENTER (9) Clear roof drains and remove leaves, twigs or other debris from membrane roof. Fall Protection in accordance with EM 385-1-1 shall be provided and used by the Contractor.

C 8.2.d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. (Item #118). Sand shall be replenished and spread to fill holes and eroded areas. Prior to spreading sand, the beach area shall be cleaned to remove all litter, trash, drift, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Sand accumulations on sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, and accessible ramps shall be removed by raking, sweeping, and/or shoveling. The work shall be performed on the entire beach area extending from the landward edge of the sand beach to the water's edge.

Exhibit C Approximate Quantities by Area changes include the increase of 12 trash cans for Laguardo Day Use Area, the addition of holding tank(s) at Shutes Branch Day Use Area.

10. Who is the incumbent contractor on the project?

Answer: Graham Services, LLC

11. What is the total sq. ft of the building?

Answer: Please refer to the Government’s response to question 3.

12. What is the price of the incumbent contractor?

Answer: Please refer to the Government’s response to question 8.

13. When are you planning on posting solicitations?

Answer: Solicitation W912P521B0001 was posted to beta SAM on November 2, 2020.

14. Section C-3.2e Litter. Will the government provide an area for dumping the massive amounts of driftwood that have to be removed from the shoreline?

Answer: There is a temporary “staging” area at the Rockland Recreation area (approximately 1,000 square feet).

Please refer to paragraph C-3.2 e (5).

Driftwood material can be chipped and utilized on trails approved by the COR at no additional cost to the government or hauled and disposed of at a State approved landfill or collection area. The removal of drift resulting from water elevations reaching 448 feet msl elevation and above, measured at the dam, is not including in this work item and will be accomplished by other means.

15. Section C-8.3d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance states "This line item shall be per full tandem axle truck load." To clarify, is the price to be for each truck load?

Answer: The maximum quantity indicated on Section B – Schedule of Prices is 800 tons for the Base Year and each Option Year.

16. How was the quantity of 800 calculated when 4 beaches with an order of up to 200 tons would only calculate to roughly 40 or less truck loads?

Answer: The bid schedule has been amended to clarify the unit of measure for item # 118. The unit of measure for line # 118 is per ton. The maximum quantity ordered will remain at 800.

17. Will the sand be placed on the beach or will it require transport to the beach from some other location within the park?

Answer: Section C 8.2 of the PWS is amended to include the following:

d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. (Item #118). The unit of measure for this task is per ton. Sand will be furnished by the Government. The COR will determine the best placement of the sand at the time of delivery. Upon delivery, preferred placement of the sand will be directly on the beach, however, site conditions at the time of delivery will dictate the placement delivered sand.

Sand shall be replenished and spread to fill holes and eroded areas. Prior to spreading sand, the beach area shall be cleaned to remove all litter, trash, drift, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Sand accumulations on sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, and accessible ramps shall be removed by raking, sweeping, and/or shoveling. Work shall be performed on the entire beach area extending from the landward edge of the sand beach to the water's edge.

The solicitation PWS Section C 8.3 will be Amended to add the following:

d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. Work shall be accomplished each year in coordination with the start of the recreation season and/or seasonal conditions. The COR shall order up 200 tons of sand for each beach area based on the severity of erosion from the winter lake fluctuations.

18. Will the contractor be responsible for any damage to the ground if he has to transport the sand to the beach?

Answer: The solicitation will be amended to include the following:

C 8.6. DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing, restoring or replacing any Government facilities or structures damaged (including trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers) as result of Contractor operations. All vehicles used in maintenance operations must be used on designated roads and trails unless prior approval is given by the COR. Damage or vandalism by others shall be promptly reported to the COR when discovered by the Contractor.

19. Can we get drawings of the building = floor plans?

Answer: As-built drawings are not readily available in a digital format. The actual floor plans will likely vary from the as-built drawings. Arrangements can be made to view available drawings at the Old Hickory Resource Managers Office.

20. Can we get an asset list of all equipment we are responsible for maintaining?

Answer: Refer to Section C-1.23 Contractor Furnished Items.

21. When reviewing the bid schedule, we noticed some discrepancies:

Base Year CLINs starting in C-6 through C-8 are not correct.

Option 2 CLIN 2003 was skipped.

Option 3 CLIN 3004 was skipped.

Option 4 CLIN 4003 was skipped.

Answer: A revised bid schedule will be provided as a separate attachment with the amendment.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 08-Dec-2020 10:00 AM to 11-Dec-2020 10:00 AM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PWS - SECTION C-6

SECTION C- 6

Maintenance of Landscaped Areas and Herbiciding

C-6.1 GENERAL. The work involves the care of all landscaped areas and herbiciding as described herein and includes the care and maintenance of lawns, planters, ornamental plants, trees, and landscape structures as well as herbiciding rip-rap areas around dam site, gravel storage yards, and trails. The work shall be accomplished using standard horticultural practices, appropriate industry standards, and in such a manner as to ensure healthy, vigorously growing landscape vegetation and the proper maintenance of landscape structures. The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, materials, and supplies to perform work under this section.

C 6.2 WORK TO BE PERFORMED. The following specifications describe the work to be performed:

a. Seeding. (Item #109) Areas to be seeded shall be treated by an even application of 6-12-12 fertilizer at a rate of 400 lbs. per acre, followed by disking to a depth of three inches. The area shall then be smoothed by dragging. Clods in excess of two (2”) inches in diameter shall be reduced or removed. All rocks, roots, and other debris shall be removed. Certified Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue seed shall be evenly applied at a rate of 200 lbs. per acre and covered with approximately ½ inch of soil by raking or dragging. The seeded areas shall then be evenly covered with threshed straw such as wheat, oats, barley, or rye at a rate of two (2) tons per acre. Straw that contains objectionable weed seeds or other material shall not be used. Seed shall be the latest season’s crop and shall contain less than 1% weed seed.

b. Overseeding. (Item #0110) The Contractor shall aerate the ground to a depth 4 to 6 inches using a plug or spike type tractor drawn aerator. The Contractor shall then evenly apply 6-12-12 fertilizer at a rate of 200 lbs. per acre. The Contractor shall then uniformly distribute Certified Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue seed at a rate of 100 lbs/acre. Seed shall be the latest season's crop and shall contain less than 1% weed seed.

c. Fertilizing. (Item #0111) The Contractor shall apply an even application of 2000 lbs. of agricultural lime and 200 lbs. of 6-12-12 fertilizer per acre.

d. Herbiciding. (Item #112) The Contractor shall provide herbicides and ground application services with a state chartered company with licensed applicators, complying with all local, state, and federal laws concerning licensing requirements for persons applying herbicides. Contractor shall keep application records as required by state, local and federal regulations. Applicator shall also sign and provide information for completing ORD Form 1031, as required by the Corps of Engineers. Protective clothing specified on the herbicide label or MSD sheet shall be worn during application. Only the herbicides "ROUNDUP", "GLYPHOSATE", and "IMAZAPYR", or equal, which bear an approved EPA registration number shall be used. Use of alternative herbicides shall require prior written approval of the COR. Herbicides shall be applied uniformly over the area to be treated. Accutrol herbicide adjuvant or other spray additives (emulsifiers, surfactants, wetting agents, drift control agents, or penetrants) shall be used for wetting, penetration, or drift control as required. Contractor shall provide sales receipt for herbicides used in this section. If initial treatments are not effective, the Contractor shall re treat to ensure a complete kill at no additional cost to government. Herbicide dilution rates shall be according to the manufacturer's specified application rate. Services shall be performed in a manner that will assure complete safety to all persons in the area.

After herbiciding is complete and kill is complete, the treated area shall be mowed/trimmed to remove unsightly dead plant material. Delivery orders for herbiciding will be received only after inspection reveals that a thorough application and kill has been accomplished. The Contractor shall not apply any herbicide prior to notifying the COR of the place and time application is to begin. A pesticide applications report shall be submitted after each application. Areas to be sprayed shall include rip-rap areas around dam site, gravel storage yards, and trails.

Payment will be based on sqaure yards sprayed.

C 6.3 SCHEDULE OF WORK. There is no set schedule for work contained in this section. The work described herein will be performed in accordance with these specifications and only upon the issuance of a delivery order.

C 6.4 LOCATION OF WORK. The work will be performed within the areas and facilities described in Exhibit C.

- END OF SECTION C-6 -

PWS - SECTION C-7

SECTION C-7

Marking and Painting Boundary Lines

C 7.1 GENERAL. Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, vehicles, transportation and equipment necessary to mark and paint a segment of the Government boundary line surrounding Old Hickory Project. The Government will provide a set of real estate segment maps covering the work area, boundary line signs, and any necessary pins and monuments.

C 7.2 WORK TO BE PERFORMED. (Item #0113). Re mark the project boundary line by marking, painting, and installing signs and posts to mark and provide a highly visible boundary for protection, control and maintenance, and to prevent encroachment on Federal land. The Contractor shall provide the following:

a. Marking.

(1) On corners three (3) witness trees, within sight of the corner, shall be referenced pointing to the monument or pin by three hacks and one blaze below the hacks only on witness trees located on corps property (see C-6.2 d). Existing marked witness trees shall be re marked. Witness trees at corners shall be marked with white paint.

(2) An on-line tree shall be blazed on-line, fore and aft, and the blaze painted yellow. Existing on-line trees shall be re marked. Trees within three feet of the line (on the Government side) shall be marked with two yellow painted hack marks facing the line. Each marked tree shall be visible from the succeeding marked tree.

(3) Signs supplied by the Government shall be nailed to trees and/or riveted or bolted to posts at top and bottom and on line at intervals of not more than 200 feet, or each sign shall be visible from the succeeding sign, whichever is the least distance. A minimum of two signs will be required between all corners, unless otherwise approved by the COR. A sign and post shall be installed at all corners where there is a concrete monument or pin. Nails used to fasten signs to trees shall be driven to within one-half inch of the head to allow for tree growth. All signs shall be mounted 36” from ground level.

(4) Post type shall be determined by the terrain and development. Wooden posts shall be primarily used in highly developed subdivisions, while rigid fiberglass or metal post shall be used in pastures, wooded areas and in extremely rocky areas where there is little topsoil.

b. Interruption In Line. It is the intent of this contract that the boundary line be re marked without breaks or gaps. However, if the Contractor finds a segment that is unmarked or an old line that is impossible to follow, the Contractor shall notify the COR. The COR will coordinate a new starting point. The Contractor shall be responsible for painting the missing segment after it is re established by the Government. The Contractor shall not invoice for this section until it is painted.

c. Field Notes and Records. The Contractor shall keep a daily work record including a boundary map showing the date and area where the boundary has been re marked, distances covered, number of signs used, location and description of lakeshore management classification signs which are in place and which are missing, all pins or monuments which have been removed or destroyed, and any problems or encroachments encountered. A field copy shall be maintained to be used to transfer the information to a permanent copy in the Resource Manager's Office. This will be accomplished in coordination with the COR or designated representative. The map shall be updated with mileage completed before each invoice is sent in for payment and verified by the COR. The Contractor shall notify the COR when a segment of boundary is finished and ready to be inspected.

d. Definitions.

(1) Blaze a cut made into the cambium layer of a tree about five feet above the ground, 3" to 4" wide and 6" to 8" long.

(2) Hack Mark a single horizontal or diagonal cut penetrating the wood, but not notched. Trees along the line shall be marked with two hacks approximately five feet above the ground, cut diagonally and shall be painted yellow, approximately 3" wide and 4" to 10" long, depending on the size of the tree.

e. Materials. In addition to the items described in C 7.1, the Contractor shall furnish the following special items:

(1) Nails (galvanized, #6).

(2) Nuts and bolts or rivets.

(3) Boundary line posts shall be 4 inch x 4 inch pressure-treated pine, white or yellow rigid fiberglass, or galvanized/painted green or brown metal post approved by the COR.

(4) All paint shall be a good grade of enamel equal to Sherwin Williams or Glidden implement enamel, or Forestry Suppliers Boundary Marking Paint. All paint shall be approved by the COR prior to use.

C 7.3 SCHEDULE OF WORK. Actual schedules of work will be established through issuance of delivery orders.

C 7.4 LOCATION OF WORK. The property boundary line around the Old Hickory project.

C-7.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

a. Paint shall be applied without thinning by brush or other methods approved by the COR.

b. Wooden posts shall be set at least 12 inches with concrete or 18 inches in soil alone. Rigid fiberglass and metal post shall be driven a minimum of 24 inches.

b. One mile of line will be 5,280 feet along the tangent as actually measured or computed on horizontal distances along the boundary.

c. Real estate segment maps are the property of the Government and shall be returned to the COR at the completion of the delivery order.

- END OF SECTION C-7 –

PWS - SECTION C-8

SECTION C-8

Beach and Playground Maintenance and Beach Water Testing

C 8.1 GENERAL. Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, materials, supplies, parts, tools, vehicles, vessels, equipment and transportation required to maintain developed swimming beaches and to provide swimming area water testing. Beach areas include the sanded areas located within designated swimming sites delineated by buoy lines, sidewalks and/or concrete retaining walls and extending landward from the water's edge approximately 25 to 75 feet.

C 8.2 WORK TO BE PERFORMED (Maintenance). The Contractor shall provide the following:

a. Routine Beach Maintenance. (Item #0114). Exposed beach areas shall be raked to redistribute sand, fill holes and eroded areas. Prior to raking, the beach area shall be cleaned to remove all litter, trash, drift, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Sand accumulations on sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, and accessible ramps shall be removed by raking, sweeping, and/or shoveling. In addition, all associated beach signs, bulletin boards, and life jug posts shall be considered a part of the beach and shall be kept clean. The work shall be performed on the entire beach area extending from the landward edge of the sand beach to the water's edge.

b. Routine Playground Maintenance. (Item #0115). Playground impact areas shall be raked to redistribute sand or bark mulch, fill holes and eroded/compacted areas. Prior to raking, the impact area shall be policed to remove all litter, trash, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Accumulations of sand or bark mulch outside the perimeter of the play area shall be raked back into the impact area. Remove all cobwebs, spiderwebs, insect nest etc. from playground equipment. Some recreation areas contain more than one impacted play area in close proximity to each other. These areas will be considered one play area and services will be ordered for only one playground in these locations.

c. Beach Water Testing. (Item #0116). A single sample shall be taken approximately one week prior to the opening of the beach. After the initial sample, biweekly (every two weeks) sampling is required. The biweekly sample should target the periods when contamination is most likely to be highest. Samples should be collected in the afternoon of peak use days (i.e., holidays and Saturdays or Sundays), if possible, or the day immediately following weekends and holiday weekends (Monday/Tuesdays). Samples shall be taken between 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Test for e.coli must be performed within six hours of collection. Samples shall be obtained within the designated swim area and approximately ten (10) feet from the shoreline. Containers should be the type approved by the Tennessee Division of Water Pollution control. Water samples shall be tested for e.coli in accordance with the analysis procedures contained in the current edition of Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, and under the guidelines in 40 CFR, Part 136. Unsatisfactory sample results as defined by the Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control shall be phoned to the COR immediately. Written reports shall be submitted to the COR within two days of the testing. If sampling indicates a problem, additional samples may be ordered and paid at unit price. The biweekly sampling schedule will continue until the season closure of the beach, or as directed by the COR.

d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. (Item #0117). Sand shall be replenished and spread to fill holes and eroded areas.

Prior to spreading sand the beach area shall be cleaned to remove all litter, trash, drift, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Sand accumulations on sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, and accessible ramps shall be removed by raking, sweeping, and/or shoveling The work shall be performed on the entire beach area extending from the landward edge of the sand beach to the water's edge.

Sand shall be replenished and spread to fill holes and eroded areas. Prior to spreading sand, the beach area shall be cleaned to remove all litter, trash, drift, rocks, cigarette butts, vegetation, glass, and any other foreign debris. Sand accumulations on sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, and accessible ramps shall be removed by raking, sweeping, and/or shoveling. Work shall be performed on the entire beach area extending from the landward edge of the sand beach to the water's edge.

C 8.3 SCHEDULE OF WORK.

a. Routine Beach Maintenance. Work shall be accomplished on Wednesday or Thursday prior to 11 a.m.

and in such a manner as not to endanger the visiting public. Routine beach maintenance is normally required during the period from April through September, however this schedule is subject to change due to weather and visitation patterns. Actual schedules will be established by the COR through issuance of Delivery Orders.

b. Routine Playground Maintenance. Work shall be accomplished on Wednesday or Thursday prior to 11 a.m. and in such a manner as not to endanger the visiting public. Routine playground maintenance is normally required during the period from April through October, however this schedule is subject to change due to weather and visitation patterns. Actual schedules will be established by the COR through issuance of Delivery Orders.

c. Water Testing. Samples shall be taken according to C-8.2 (c) starting in May and continuing through the first week in September. However, this schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions and visitation patterns. Actual schedules will be established by the COR through issuance of Delivery Orders. Additional testing may be ordered by the COR if excessive e.coli levels are found or as other circumstances dictate.

d. Seasonal Beach Maintenance. Work shall be accomplished each year in coordination with the start of the recreation season and/or seasonal conditions. The COR shall order up 200 tons of sand for each area based on the severity of erosion from the winter lake fluctuations.

C 8.4 LOCATION OF WORK.

a. There are presently four (4) developed beaches and five (5) playgrounds in recreation areas at Old Hickory Lake. The beaches are located at Cedar Creek, Laguardo, Lock 3, and Old Hickory Beach. The playgrounds are located at Cages Bend, Cedar Creek, Laguardo, Old Hickory Beach, and Rockland. (See Exhibit C)

b. Other beaches or playgrounds may be added and some may be removed or relocated.

C 8.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

a. The grass shoreline areas adjacent to beaches shall be maintained as specified in C-2. The Contractor shall be responsible for transportation of drift and litter removed from beaches to a State approved landfill.

b. Litter shall be picked up as specified in C-3.2.e.

C 8.6. DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing, restoring or replacing any Government facilities or structures damaged (including trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers) as result of Contractor operations. All vehicles used in maintenance operations must be used on designated roads and trails unless prior approval is given by the COR.

Damage or vandalism by others shall be promptly reported to the COR when discovered by the Contractor.

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Amendment 0001:

PROJECT: Old Hickory Lake O & M Requirements Contract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid opening due date from Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time to Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The Government will provide its response to contractors' questions in a forthcoming amendment.

Amendment 0002:

PROJECT: Old Hickory Lake O & M Requirements Contract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide as a separate attachment, the site visit sign-in sheet.

2. Provide the Government's response to contractors' questions.

3. Revise PWS Sections C-6, C-7 and C-8.

4. Provide as a separate attachment, the revised bid schedule.

5. Provide the virtual bid opening participation information..

6. Extend the bid opening due date from Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

7. Provide updated wage determinations as separate attachments.

(End of Summary of Changes)