Amendment 0001 - Solicitation.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

AMENDMENT 001

General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: W912P924Q0011

Posted Date: 12 DEC 2023

Response Date: 10:00AM 12 JAN 2024

Product or Service Code: S205

Set Aside: Unrestricted

NAICS Code: 562111

Contracting Office Address

Contracting Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District 1222 Spruce Street, RM 4.207 St. Louis, MO 63103-2833

AMENDMENT 001

This amendment is to:

1. Added Question & Answers.

2. Add the schedule for May-September

3. Revised – Additional Services/Special Event Schedule

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-06.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562111, with a small business size standard of $47,000,000 annual average receipts (total or gross income) over the past three years.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, is seeking a Contractor for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract type for this project. This is a single award (SATOC), firm-fixed-price, five year service contract with a total estimated capacity of $650K to $750K for furnish all required equipment, materials and supplies including, but not limited to, all dumpsters, receptacles, refuse removal truck, vehicles, trash bags, disinfectant, soaps, cleaning compounds, odor and pest control chemicals, brushes, paint, painting brushes, safety equipment, and any other materials required to clean, service, and maintain sanitary conditions while providing refuse removal services. undertaken by the USACE, St. Louis District (MVS), Carlyle Lake Project located in Carlyle, IL 62231-1267 .

Please review Instructions to Offerors, Price Schedule, Performance Work Statement, and Appendices contained herein for description of requirement.

Base Contract Duration 5 Years IDIQ (5 Ordering Periods) Actual Contract Duration will be reflected at the Time of Award Cumulative Minimum Guarantee on Base Contract: $70,000 Cumulative Maximum Capacity: $770,000

Note:

Period of Performance will be established at the task order level.

Delivery schedules will be outlined in each individual task order. Pre-priced line item estimated quantities will be used to evaluate overall price.

Place of Performance

Address: Clinton County Lake Carlyle Project 801 Lake Road Carlyle, Illinois

Postal Code: 62231

Country: UNITED STATES

The Government will award a Single Award, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) 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; Price and Past Performance. Provide documentation of previous contracts, if any, using the Past Performance Questionnaire. Please include similar size, complexity, dollar value, contract number, place of performance, and contact information.

In lieu of PPQ, offerors may submit CPARS report(s) for similar services. No other report will be accepted. If CPARS report(s) for similar services are not available, offerors must submit references using PPQ provided. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

The selection process for this project is Comparative Evaluation, IAW FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). Price and Past Performance will be evaluated.

Quotes will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison of one offer with another in a uniform manner to determine which quote provides the government with its needs, as identified in the RFQ. The government reserves the right to consider a response that offers more than the minimum and select that response if it provides a benefit to the government. The government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced offeror that provides additional benefits.

Offerors are required to be actively registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

All quoters must submit the following:

Completed Price Schedule Completed Past Performance Questionnaire

All quotations must be sent electronically to Contract Specialist, Marla Sawyer, at the below email address by 10:00 AM (CST) on Monday, January 12, 2024. The electronic quotes shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF) compatible with Adobe Reader.

Quotes should be emailed:

Email: marla.j.sawyer@usace.army.mil Phone: 314-331-8246

Submission must be received not later than 10:00AM CST, Monday, January 12, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Marla Sawyer. Late submissions will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1.

Submissions will only be accepted electronically via email.

Site Visit is scheduled for 10:00AM CST, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Carlyle Lake Project Office, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois 62231.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Marla Sawyer, by 10:00AM CST, Thursday, December 21, 2023.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 9.104-1 General Standards:

To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must –

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)).

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments.

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record (see 9.104-3(b) and subpart 42.15). A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely based on a lack of relevant performance history, except as provided in 9.104-2.

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (for example, see subpart 42.15).

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors). (See 9.104-3(a).)

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)); and

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations (see also inverted domestic corporation prohibition at 9.108).

Instructions to Offerors

1. PRICE SCHEDULE: Offerors must quote on all line items and all requested offeror’s information in the Price

Schedule of this solicitation. Quotes received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. Note: Estimated Quantities are for quotation purposes only. Estimated Quantities will be used to evaluate overall price.

2. PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE: Offerors must complete Past Performance Questionnaire with their quote. Offerors may provide up to three (3) contract references. The Past Performance Questionnaire must be used for all contract references. Past Performance Questionnaire is included as a separate attachment with this solicitation. See FAR 52.212-1 for full description. The Government may deem quote non-responsive if the Past Performance Questionnaire is not provided with quote. The Past Performance Questionnaire will be used in the Government’s Past Performance Evaluation. See FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

In lieu of PPQ, offerors may submit CPARS report(s) for similar services. No other report will be accepted. If CPARS report(s) for similar services are not available, offerors must submit references using PPQ provided.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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: Price and Past Performance. Provide documentation of previous contracts, if any. Please include similar size, complexity, dollar value, contract number, place of performance, and contact information. Please refer to FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

3. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation. Wage Rate information is included herein. Offerors should account for the requirement to pay prevailing wage rates to any employees, when figuring the quote.

4. DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: In order to be considered responsive, offerors must complete and return all the following:

Complete and return Price Schedule.

Complete and return Past Performance Questionnaire (up to 3 contract references as requested above)

Offerors must complete all fill-ins and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page 1 of the solicitation, at the email indicated. Please email the Contract Specialist and include, “Quote for Solicitation, SOLICITATION NUMBER (Input the actual number)” in the subject line and submit to the contract specialist, Marla Sawyer, marla.j.sawyer@usace.army.mil

5. REQUIRED INSURANCE: After award, the Contractor shall furnish proof of all required insurance, and valid driver’s license(s), to the Contracting Officer before starting work.

6. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a) Thoroughly read the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT and APPENDICES, attached herein to the solicitation. Your quote should be based on the requirements of the job and what it will take to successfully complete the job. Be aware that you must have all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract before the starting date of the contract.

PRICE SCHEDULE

Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to clean, service, and maintain sanitary conditions pertaining to refuse removal at designated areas at Carlyle Lake, Carlyle Illinois, in accordance with solicitation specifications and provisions.

1. All prices must be on a firm basis.

2. Offerors must quote on all items. Failure to quote on any item will be cause for the Government to deem the quote non-responsive.

3. ESTIMATED QUANTITY-The estimated quantity is defined as not varying more than ten percent

(10%) above or below the estimated quantity as shown in the price schedule.

4. RENEWAL OPTION NOTICE-This solicitation contains a renewal option clause. The renewal option(s) is (are) to be exercised at the discretion of the Government and will be binding on the contractor if a decision is made by the Government to exercise its options(s). Offerors are advised that such options as may be exercised will be exercised at the unit price quote for that specific ordering period.

5. ADDITONAL ITEMS-Additional items are not guaranteed. It is anticipated that extra services in certain areas will be required which will be impossible to schedule in advance. The quote prices for these additional items shall represent your firm price. If an additional item is required, the work shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer and shall be performed ONLY when and if required and requested by the Government. The Government is not obligated to request any work under any additional items. Payment will be made only for work requested and performed to the Government’s satisfaction.

6. Amounts appliable to task order portions of this contract are:

Guaranteed Minimum: $70,000.00 per ordering period.

Cumulative Maximum: $200,000.00 per ordering period.

Base Ordering Period: 01 APR 2024 to 31 MAR 2025

ITEM

NAME

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

0001 Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 1,640 EA

0002 Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 978 EA

0003 Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 712 EA

0004 Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 107 EA

0005 Additional Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

72 EA

0006 Additional Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

48 EA

0007 Additional Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

0008 Additional Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

4 EA

0009 Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

12 EA

0010 Additional (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

4 EA

ORDERING PERIOD BASE TOTAL: $

Ordering Period 1: 01 APR 2025 to 31 MAR 2026

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

1001 Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 1,640 EA

1002 Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 978 EA

1003 Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 712 EA

1004 Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 107 EA

1005 Additional Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

72 EA

1006 Additional Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

48 EA

1007 Additional Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

1008 Additional Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

4 EA

1009 Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster 12 EA

1010 Additional (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

ORDERING PERIOD 1 TOTAL: $

Ordering Period 2: 01 APR 2026 to 31 MAR 2027

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

2001 Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 1,640 EA

2002 Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 978 EA

2003 Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 712 EA

2004 Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 107 EA

2005 Additional Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

72 EA

2006 Additional Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

48 EA

2007 Additional Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

2008 Additional Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

4 EA

2009 Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster 12 EA

2010 Additional (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

ORDERING PERIOD 2 TOTAL: $

Ordering Period 3: 01 APR 2027 to 31 MAR 2028

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

3001 Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 1,640 EA

3002 Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 978 EA

3003 Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 712 EA

3004 Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 107 EA

3005 Additional Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

72 EA

3006 Additional Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

48 EA

3007 Additional Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

3008 Additional Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

4 EA

3009 Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster 12 EA

3010 Additional (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

ORDERING PERIOD 3 TOTAL: $

Ordering Period 4: 01 APR 2028 to 31 MAR 2029

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

4001 Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 1,640 EA

4002 Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 978 EA

4003 Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 712 EA

4004 Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 107 EA

4005 Additional Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

72 EA

4006 Additional Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

48 EA

3007 Additional Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

4008 Additional Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

4 EA

4009 Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

12 EA

4010 Additional (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

ORDERING PERIOD 4 TOTAL: $

OPTIONAL Ordering Period 5: 31 MAR 2029 to 30 SEP 2029

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

5001 Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 1,351 EA

5002 Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 784 EA

5003 Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 596 EA

5004 Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service 89 EA

5005 Additional Two Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

52 EA

5006 Additional Four Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

5007 Additional Six Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

32 EA

5008 Additional Eight Cubic Yard Dumpster Service

4 EA

5009 Thirty (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

7 EA

5010 Additional (30) Cubic Yard Roll-Off Dumpster

2 EA

ORDERING PERIOD 5 TOTAL: $

GRAND TOTAL ORDERING PERIOD(s) BASE THRU -5 $

SUMMARY

BASE ORDERING PERIOD TOTAL $

ORDERING PERIOD ONE TOTAL $

ORDERING PERIOD TWO TOTAL $

ORDERING PERIOD THREE TOTAL $

ORDERING PERIOD FOUR TOTAL $

ORDERING PERIOD FIVE TOTAL $

OPTIONAL ORDERING PERIOD 6-MONTH $

GRAND TOTAL OF ALL ORDERING PERIODS $

REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER:

EMAIL:

TAX ID NO:

BUSINESS SIZE (select one)

Large Business Small Business HUBZone Business

8A Women-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran Owned

Contractor is registered with SAM: YES NO (See FAR 52.204-7)

INDICATE Unique Entity Identifier (previously DUNS NUMBER) (NOTE: See FAR 52.204-7 Unique Entity Identifier is a 9 digit number code.)

CAGE NO. (FAR 52.204-7)

ORDERING PROCEDURES

1. The Government may issue a Task Order for specific quantities of the pre-priced items from the set price schedule of the contract without issuing a Request for Quote.

2. The Base Contract includes the Performance Work Statement, which apply to all task orders issued.

3. Each task order will have its own Price Sheet for specific quantities of the pre-priced items set on the base contract, and Schedule for the specific work ordered, and may include supplemental information as required.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS)

Refuse Removal

Carlyle Lake, Illinois

Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide refuse removal services at Carlyle Lake, located in Clinton County Illinois. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide refuse removal at Carlyle Lake as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The services were contracted before as a SATOC (W912P9-19-D-0002). The previous requirement was solicited as Invitation for Bid (IFB) IAW FAR 14 Sealed Bidding 100% small business set-aside.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, to include all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform refuse removal services and ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained at the Carlyle Lake Project in accordance with this Performance Work Statement. Areas maps and workloads depicting the service described in this PWS are identified in the Appendices. The Contractor’s performance will be based on the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer’s (KO) evaluation of the results required by the Service Summary (SS) and not the method of performance. The evaluation of results will be based on COR surveillance, tenant satisfaction, and customer complaints. The result of the evaluations will be the determining factor for the success or failure of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, regional, state, and local laws and commercial standards.

1.4 Scope: Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and material necessary to provide refuse removal services at designated areas around Carlyle Lake in accordance with the work schedule and specifications contained herein. The contractors work shall include, but is not limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, and management necessary to accomplish and maintain professional, clean, and sanitary conditions at Carlyle Lake facilities and areas.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one 12-month base ordering period and four 12-month ordering periods. An additional 6-month extension is included as a 6th ordering period for this contract.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor shall designate, in writing, a quality control inspector, who’s duty shall be to verify contract compliance of all work performed in the PWS and notify the COR of anything that requires immediate attention. The contractor’s quality control plan shall be provided to the COR at the pre-work conference for acceptance prior to initiating work. If the plan is judged not to be adequate and is disapproved by the Government, the contractor must revise the plan and submit it to the COR for acceptance within five (5) working days. The plan shall include, but is not limited to the following:

-Identification of Quality Control Inspectors -An inspection method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

- A method and response time for correcting recurring minor deficiencies, and unacceptable work that the contractor is to re-perform.

1.6.2. Daily Inspection Reports: A report must be submitted by the contractor’s QC or manager daily by no later than 3:30 p.m., to the COR and shall include the following: inspector’s name, contract number, date, time, inspector’s time in/ out of each area, safety violations, list of damaged, inoperable, or vandalized facilities, any facilities closed temporary by the QCI stating why, and the inspector’s signature.

The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to those requirements. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of services required.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor may be required to work on the following holidays.

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, including holidays. The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease, increase, add or eliminate services, service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all recreation areas or portions of recreation areas. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Carlyle Lake. General location maps are available at the Carlyle Lake Project Office, 801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, 62231.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firmed Fix Price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location.

Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

1.6.7.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.6.7.4 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.

1.6.7.5 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

1.6.7.6 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area.

Proposed language: "All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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."

1.6.7.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. Within five days of being issued, the contractor shall supply / update the COR with a list of employees who have keys and which keys they have been issued.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award orientation convened by the contracting activity in accordance with FAR 42.501. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government (COR) Jason Selle, Civil Engineering Technician, Carlyle Lake/Kaskaskia River Project Office. Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR) – Jody Harris, Park Ranger, Carlyle Lake/Kaskaskia River Project Office. XXXXXX, Contracting Officer and Marla Sawyer, Contracting Specialist. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between the hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday including weekends or Federal holidays, if applicable.

1.6.12 Personnel: The contractor shall provide the KO and COR a list of employee names or alternates to be employed in the performance of the contract 10 days after contract award. The contractor shall also notify the COR with any additions or changes to the list of employees immediately. The COR or KO may require the removal from the jobsite any employee working under the contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents.

1.6.12.1 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. This shall include a designated work shirt identifying the contractor employees. All contract personnel shall be “fully clothed”, at a minimum, employees must wear a short-sleeved shirt, supplied by the contractor with identification of the contractor’s organization or logo, without abusive language and/or pictures, safety shoes as stated in EM-385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, and long pants without holes, no shorts will be allowed.

1.6.12.2 Vehicles: All contract vehicle shall be identified with the company name or logo, type of business, address and phone number displayed on both sides of the vehicle. Professionally done hand lettering, magnetic signs, or pressure sensitive decals with 1 ½” or larger lettering may be used to comply with the specifications. The signs shall be subject to the approval of the COR. All vehicles used in performance of this contract shall be clearly marked with an identification sign showing the Contractor’s name, address, and phone number.

1.6.13 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS: The contractor shall perform all work and ensure all equipment used in performance of the contract shall conform with the safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” 30 November

2014, and supplements there to, copies of which are available online at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx.

1.6.13.1 OSHA Safety and Health Requirements: Provide a verbal report to the COR and the KO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the KO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

1.6.13.2 Vehicle Safety and Driving Procedures: Employees shall not drive off the paved gravel or access roads at any time without prior approval of the COR. No vehicles shall be left unattended on the project for any extended periods of time. Vehicles shall be operated in accordance with posted regulations and traffic control signs. Any vehicle that is not parked in a designated parking space, shall utilize their hazard lights. The COR will closely monitor the contractor’s vehicle speed and driving habits in recreation areas.

1.6.13.3 Required Insurance: In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation” the contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance.:

*Workmen’s Compensation……….Coverage complying with applicable State stature** Employer’s Liability……………….Minimum $100,000 General Liability…………………...Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Automobile Liability……………….Minimum $200,000 per person $500,000 per occurrence $20,000 property per occurrence

A copy of the required insurance shall be provided to the COR prior to commencing work.

1.6.14 SCHEDULES: The required schedule and frequency of service will be provided with the PWS.

The schedule will identify services, areas, and frequencies and day of the week the services will occur.

1.6.15 SCHEDULE CHANGES: Occurrence based (non-permanent and no more than once a month) schedule changes due to customer requests or government need shall be supported by the contractor.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. ALTERNATE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (ACOR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract in the absence of the COR or alongside the COR as directed by the KO. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.7. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS.

When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.8. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.10. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.11. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.12. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Utilities: The Government will furnish electricity, water, and sewage as necessary for accomplishment of work in accordance with this contract. All facilities do not receive the same utility services. The Contractor shall not change or modify any utility system or component; or connect any Contractor property, equipment or system without prior KO review and approval. The contractor shall practice energy conservation in the Government provided facilities. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.2. Foundation Materials: The Government will provide concrete pads and/ or gravel beds for dumpsters larger than two cubic yards, excluding the thirty (30) cubic yard dumpster, to be of appropriate size to place the dumpsters. Concrete pads/ gravel beds are placed in a position that goes with the flow of traffic and accommodates front loading packer-type trucks. If additional pads are needed, the contractor shall be on site to coordinate the placement and layout to prevent rework.

3.3. Equipment: Not Applicable.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work in accordance with the PWS. If the contractor is unable to accomplish work within the requirements and timeframe specified, the contractor shall immediately obtain additional equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fulfill the requirements. All equipment, materials, and supplies shall be removed from Government property at the end of each working day unless otherwise approved by the COR.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements IAW (In accordance with) this PWS.

4.2.1 The Contractor shall furnish all required equipment, materials and supplies including, but not limited to, all dumpsters, receptacles, refuse removal truck, vehicles, trash bags, disinfectant, soaps, cleaning compounds, odor and pest control chemicals, brushes, paint, painting brushes, safety equipment, and any other materials required to clean, service, and maintain sanitary conditions while providing refuse removal services.

4.3 Material Safety Data Sheets: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the most recent "Hazardous Materials Safety Data Sheets" from the manufacturers for all cleaning solutions or agents, insecticides, enzymes or bacterial agents, disinfectants, graffiti remover, or any other supplies of a chemical nature used in the operation of this contract. All MSDS sheets must be submitted to the COR for approval prior to beginning any services required by this contract. The contractor shall provide Safer Choice labeled products under this contract, as applicable. The contractor is encouraged to visit:

http://www2.epa.gov/saferchoice/products for updated lists of qualifying products.

4.4 Equipment: The contractor shall provide any/all equipment required to meet the requirements IAW this PWS.

4.4.1 Approval of equipment prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall (i) submit to the COR, a written statement identifying the grade, type and quantity of all equipment used during the contract period, and (ii) provide a list of all equipment available to perform the services listed in this contract. The COR reserves the right to inspect all equipment prior to and during the period of this contract. All material, equipment and operating procedures must be approved by the COR prior to the commencement of work, and prior to implementing any changes. The Contractor shall remove from Government property all unapproved equipment.

4.4.2 The Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative may inspect all equipment, supplies, and personnel at any time when on Government property. Any piece of equipment, supplies, or Contractor personnel found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until such time as deficiencies have been corrected and passed by the COR or Quality Assurance Inspector. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

4.4.3 If the Contractor is unable to accomplish work in accordance with the requirements of this contract within the items specified, they shall immediately obtain additional equipment and employees necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract. There will be times when more than one delivery order will be scheduled concurrently. The Contractor shall employ additional employees and equipment, if necessary, to perform all work as scheduled.

4.4.4 Vehicles: Vehicles shall be specifically designed for refuse dumpster collection and shall possess watertight bodies, which do not permit loss of refuse (including liquids). The packer-type truck shall be kept in a clean odor free condition while performing disposal operations. The contractor shall have the capability to obtain replacement equipment/ vehicles for backup to insure completion of contract requirements in the event of breakdowns or other equipment problems. All equipment shall be equipped with a functioning back up alarm which can be heard above all other noise in the areas. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles can be used in performance of this contract shall have a valid state operator’s license and shall operate all motor vehicles in accordance with state regulations, posted restrictions, and traffic control signs.

4.4.5 Dumpsters: The contractor shall provide two cubic yard, four cubic yard, six cubic yard, and eight cubic yard capacity, front load dumpsters in accordance with the scheduled in technical exhibit 4. The dumpster shall be designed so that no refuse or effluent can escape or leak from the unit. All dumpsters shall be free of sharp edges and holes. Containers shall be of standard manufacturer’s design and in compliance with safety standards, including stability requirements as set forth by the American National Standards Institution. Lids are to completely cover the top of the dumpster and shall be light enough to permit users to open with minimal effort and shall be arranged to allow access to the entire dumpster. All dumpsters shall be of uniform color and approved prior to placing them in service by the Project Manager or as directed by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative. All dumpsters shall be free of any sharp edges. Although anchoring devices are not required, it is recommended that dumpsters be secured to prevent vandals from rolling the dumpsters into the lake. All materials and devices used shall be provided by the Contractor and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.4.6 Roll-Off Dumpster: The contractor shall provide thirty-yard durable, commercial dumpsters. The dumpster shall be designed so that no refuse or effluent can escape or leak from the unit. The roll-off dumpster shall have an open top to allow for loading with a front-end loader. All dumpsters shall be maintained in a good working condition, and free of any sharp edges or holes. All containers shall be in compliance with safety standards.

4.5 Communication: The contractor is responsible for providing a cell phone for communication between the designated supervisor and COR. The cell phone shall be adequate to insure communications between the COR and the Quality Control Inspector at all times during scheduled work hours. In addition, an email address should be provided for both the contractor and the contractor’s Quality Control Inspector.

4.6 Payment Schedule: Payments will be made monthly. The Contractor shall provide monthly invoices in accordance with FAR 32.905(b). Electronic invoice submissions must be created in black and white and in Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF) and comply with the requirements specified within this contract. At a minimum, invoices will contain the following elements:

- Name and address of the Contractor (Note: Differences between the remittance address on the…