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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

The purpose for this amendment is to:

a. incorporate a revised PWS, dated 26 AUG 2024

b. extend the proposal due date to 9 SEP 2024

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 21

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Aug-2024

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 W912PM24R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Aug-2024

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 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

26-Aug-2024

CODE

U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WILMINGTON

CONTRACTING - WILMINGTON DISTRICT

69 DARLINGTON AVENUE

WILMINGTON NC 28403

W912PM 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912PM24R0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

BOUNDARY LINE MAINTENANCE

B. EVERETT JORDAN LAKE, MONCURE, NC

1. GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The work to be performed under this contract consists of brush and tree limb cutting, painting, and signing designated segments of the existing United States Government’s property boundary to maintain a highly visible boundary line at B. Everett Jordan Lake. The Contractor shall NOT be establishing new boundary lines or conducting any land survey activities.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and transportation required to maintain a highly visible boundary line at B. Everett Jordan Lake; except those materials provided by the Government, as identified in Section 1.14.1.

1.2 LOCATION

Work associated with this contract shall be performed in Chatham, Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. The general location of the work is designated on the maps identified as “Project Vicinity Maps,” located in Section 9 below.

B. Everett Jordan Lake: mailing address and location of Government Furnished Supplies:

a) Jordan Dam and Visitor Assistance Center: 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, NC 27559

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period: 1 October 2024 thru 30 September 2025 Option Period 1: 1 October 2025 thru 30 September 2026 Option Period 2: 1 October 2026 thru 30 September 2027

*Contract period of performance for Base and Option periods shall run for 12 months; however, actual services for Base and Option periods shall be performed between October 1 and March 31.

1.4 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Contractors who submit a quote package shall be required to provide examples of recent and relevant previous work experience with the types of work described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). If a Contractor providing the submitting quote shall ultimately accomplish the requirements of this PWS using a Sub-Contractor, they shall provide examples of recent and relevant previous work experience completed by that Sub-Contractor.

Work experience that is recent are defined as those that have been completed within the last five (5) years. Work experience that is relevant is defined as types of work that are similar to the requirements of this PWS.

Previous work experience includes work performed with Federal, State, local or private companies. Government contracts are preferred but not required.

A minimum of two (2) contracts/projects shall be provided meet the minimum requirement for prior work experience. Information on each contract/project shall include contract number, title of project, detailed description of work performed, and Point of Contact with email address. Please do not submit more than five (5) contracts/projects.

Any Offeror’s submitted quote package in response to this RFQ, includes the previous work experience of a Sub-Contractor that shall be used for accomplishing the requirements of the PWS, that Sub-Contractor shall be the one to fulfill the requirements of any resulting award from this RFQ. During the performance period and for the duration of any resulting award, if circumstances arise in which the Contractor has a need or wishes to replace the Sub- Contractor at any point during the duration of this contract, Contracting Officer (KO) approval must be requested and received prior to any Sub-Contractor changes. The Contractor shall notify the KO of their intent and submit the replacement Sub-Contractor’s information for KO review and approval.

1.5 WORK SCHEDULE

This work shall be accomplished during the period specified in Paragraph 1.3. The Government will provide the Contractor maps describing the area to be maintained.

Jordan Lake Fee Miles (approx.)

Easement Miles (approx.)

Begin End

Base Year 54 0 IP5760 IP6307 Option Year 1 55 0 IP6307 IP632 Option Year 2 52 0 IP632 IP178

1.6 DEFINITIONS

As used throughout this description / specification, the following terms will have the meaning set forth below:

A. CONTRACTOR - The “Contractor” is the individual whose bid was accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and who has gained the responsibility of performing the duties governed by the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

B. SUB-CONTRACTOR – One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

C. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE - A foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interests of the Contractor with regards to all matters involving the contract. The individual will be able to speak and understand English fluently.

D. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO/KO) - The term “Contracting Officer” means the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer of civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer, and the term includes, except as otherwise provided in this contract, the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority.

E. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer, responsible for inspecting the Contractor’s work, notifying the contractor of deficiencies observed, and directing appropriate action to correct deficiencies. The COR performs acceptance for the Government of services performed under this contract.

F. DEFICIENCY / DEFECTIVE SERVICE - A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

G. KEY PERSONNEL AND/OR SUB-CONTRACTOR – Contractor or Sub-Contractor personnel that are submitted as part of the Contractor’s RFQ’s quote submission, evaluated as part of the Contractor’s quote during pre-award evaluation and review process and that shall be required to be used during the entire performance period of all services as contained in the PWS. When key personnel and/or Sub-Contractors are used as an evaluation factor, an Offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the key personnel and/or Sub-Contractors that are specifically contained in the quote.

H. QUALITY CONTROL - The term “Quality Control” refers to action taken by the Contractor and/or their personnel to document, inspect, and control performance of services to insure they meet the specifications and requirements of this contract.

I. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QC) - An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

J. QUALITY ASSURANCE - The term “Quality Assurance” refers to action taken by the Government to ensure the Contractor’s quality control system is functioning and effective and that the Contractor is providing services which are in accordance with the contract.

K. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) – Contains the Contractor service requirements and are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

L. VEGETATION – Any living or dead woody or herbaceous plant material

1.7 SAFETY

All equipment used and work performed shall be in accordance with safety requirements set forth in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Manual, current edition, which is available by downloading from:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

All contractor operations shall be in compliance with this manual, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Corps inspectors have the authority to stop work due to safety violations.

Safety meetings shall be held daily at the beginning of each shift to discuss the day’s activities, review the AHA for the activities, and discuss any safety issues from the previous day’s work.

The safety meeting shall be documented on SAW Form 4 (to be provided post award) and provided to the COR every Monday morning. The COR shall be a part of the safety meeting either in person or by phone.

The Contractor performing a definable feature of work (DFOW) necessary for completion of the contract shall prepare and submit an AHA for the DFOW for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative. The AHA is a documented risk management process by which the steps required to accomplish a work activity/task are outlined and the actual/potential hazards and controls are identified. Each work activity/task shall include a Risk Assessment Code (RAC). ENG Form 6206 may be utilized for the AHA. Similar tools are Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Review of AHAs will be conducted by the COR/CDSO and the Safety Office and may be submitted as part of the APP.

The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Exposure Report by the fifth (5th) of the month for the previous month. The report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both prime contractors and subcontractors.

The following reference paragraphs from the safety manual are applicable to landscape operations, but may not be all-inclusive:

A. Use high visibility safety apparel when working on or near roadways, or near heavy equipment. High visibility apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements. (5-8.f)

B. Use approved safety cans for gasoline. (14-2.b and 14-5.b)

C. Equipment, including weed eaters, chainsaws, pruning equipment and any other equipment shall not be operated without guards and safety devices in place as recommended by the manufacturer.

D. The minimum clothing worn shall be short sleeve shirts and long pants (excessive length and poor fit are prohibited) and protective footwear meeting ASTM F2413 standards. (31-8.d)

E. When using equipment, including chainsaws, weed eaters, pruning equipment, etc., use eye/face/hearing protection devices. (Chapter 5)

F. All eye and face protection equipment shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and bear a legible and permanent “Z87” logo to indicate compliance with the standard. (5-8.c)

G. Hearing protection shall be worn by all involved the use of gas-powered equipment. (Chapter 5)

H. All vehicles and equipment trailers shall have working brake lights, turn signal lights, and emergency flashers. Emergency flashers shall be used whenever vehicles and/or equipment trailers are parked on roadways or road shoulders. (18- 8.c)

I. No person shall be required or instructed to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to his or her health.

J. The employer shall be responsible for maintaining a safety program that complies with all Federal and State safety standards and the requirements specified herein.

1.7.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of award, the Contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Chapter 2, Paragraph 2-7.b of EM 385-1-1, using ENG Form 6293, Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet. APPs will be reviewed by the Safety Office and the review will be completed within 10 days after submission. Interim approval of this plan shall be obtained before starting work.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor’s overall safety and health program, and the Contractor shall include any portions referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the “controlling authority” for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors.

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall report to the Contracting Officer in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Contracting Officer, exposure data and all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment incident to work performed under this contract. All accidents shall be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence. All accidents resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention shall be reported immediately.

Contractors shall be responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

1.7.2 Accident Notifications and Reporting.

(A) Initial Accident Notification.

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative as soon as practical, but no more than eight hours after fatalities, in-patient hospitalization, amputation, eye loss or property damage of $600,000 or more. All other accidents require initial notification as soon as possible, but not later than 24 hours. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining appropriate medical and emergency assistance and for notifying fire, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies. These accidents must be investigated in depth to identify all causes and to recommend hazard control measures.

(2) The notification shall include the following: Contractor’s name; Contract title; type of Contract; name of activity, installation, or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of injury, if known; extent of property damage, if any, and a brief description of the accident (for example, type of construction equipment used, and PPE used. For serious accidents noted above, preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted. The Contractor shall assist and cooperate fully with the Government's investigation of accidents. Initial notification may be by email, telephone or by ENG Form 3394, Mishap Notification and Investigation (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE- Pulbications/Engineer-Forms/.).

1.7.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY

All equipment or materials found not to be in compliance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 shall be removed from Government property immediately.

1.7.4 SSHO Requirement

This contract requires a Level 3 SSHO this can be performed as a collateral duty. The Level 3 SSHO shall be designated using ENG Form 6282 and has responsibilities as outlined in paragraphs 2-3.b and 2-4.b of EM 385-1- 1.

1.8 NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours for the contractor shall be Monday through Friday (0730-1630), unless otherwise specified, or as specifically approved in advance by the Government. No work on site other than specified shall be permitted without specific approval by the Government.

1.9 VEHICLES

All vehicles utilized under this contract shall be presentable, serviceable and shall comply with all applicable Federal and State motor vehicle regulations. All vehicles utilized under this contract must meet all safety requirements set forth in EM 385-1-1. All Contractor vehicles shall be identified with the company name or logo, type of business and address conspicuously displayed on the door panels.

1.10 DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government or private property, facilities, structures, or landscape features occurring as a result of their operation. The Contractor shall be required to satisfactorily rectify notices of damage from the public and to protect the Government from claims resulting from damage caused by his activities and make immediate notification to the Government concerning said damage or injury to any person. In instances where contract employees damage government property and/or equipment, verbal notification shall be made by the next workday. A full written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the Government within 2 workdays (less weekends and holidays).

1.11 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor or their representative shall attend a pre-work meeting prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall obtain all maps and instructions from the Government necessary to accomplish the work. The contractor shall become familiar with the nature and location of the work by inspection of the site; noting the local conditions, security, safety, equipment, and facilities required for the work, and all other factors which may affect the work or costs to perform the work. Any failure by the Contractor to review all available information concerning these conditions shall not relieve them from the responsibility for estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to describe the contract requirements to subordinate employees and subcontractors.

1.12 INCLEMENT WEATHER

Paint shall not be applied when the temperature is below 33 degrees Fahrenheit or when surfaces are wet.

1.13 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

The Government may direct the Contractor to replace any employee(s) that the KO or COR deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, under the influence of intoxicating drugs, beverages, etc. or whose continued employment is deemed to be contrary to the public interest. The Contractor shall be responsible for the immediate replacement of any employee under the conditions identified above: in addition to any costs associated with the replacement of an unsuitable employee.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that its’ employees strictly observe the laws of the United States, North Carolina, local counties where work is to be performed, and any other governing bodies which may affect the work to be completed under this contract. Contractors with non-English speaking workers shall have a person(s) fluent in English to be onsite while work is being performed.

1.14 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

1.14.1 Government Furnished Materials:

-Electronic copies of Boundary Line Segment Maps -Electronic copies of Boundary Line Sectional Maps -Six (6) foot carsonite signposts, marked, “Boundary Line” -Six (6) foot carsonite signposts, marked “Witness Post” -Sign post driver -3.5” x 5.5” square U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boundary line signs and aluminum nails

The Contractor shall obtain Government Furnished Materials to be used in the performance of this contract from the Government. These materials are located at:

B. Everett Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center 2080 Jordan Dam Road Moncure, NC 27559

The Contractor shall return any Government-furnished materials not used in the completion of this contract to the Government..

1.14.2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT

Any material or equipment that the Government deems to be unsafe or unsatisfactory for successful completion of the work shall be replaced by the Contractor immediately after notification by the Government.

The Contractor shall furnish:

Boundary marking paint that is labeled and approved for boundary line marking and contains no lead (Nelson Boundary Mark Brush Type or similar). Paint color shall be “Blaze Orange” and shall be approved by the Government.. Past contractors have indicated average paint application rates of approximately 1.25 miles per one gallon of paint.

Brush cutting tools, personal safety equipment, lubricants, fuels, bark scraping tools, paint brushes, and cleaning materials.

Transportation for personnel and equipment.

First aid supplies and other safety equipment.

All other materials which are not listed as “Government Furnished Material” in

Section 1.14.1 that becomes necessary for the orderly and efficient completion of the work.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

A. The Contractor shall maintain the Government property boundary by removing underbrush, painting, installing tree signs, and installing carsonite posts along the project boundary.

B. The Contractor shall utilize the boundary sub-segment maps (provided by the

COR prior to commencement of work) while working along the boundary line in the field.

C. If the Contractor cannot accurately locate the boundary line, or if the line appears to vary from the boundary sub-segment map, the Contractor shall promptly notify the COR to resolve the discrepancy.

2.1 VEGETATION CLEARING

Existing vegetation shall be removed along the boundary line so that boundary markers, painted trees and signs are plainly visible. The Contractor shall follow the specifications below while removing vegetation:

A. There shall be an unobstructed view along the boundary line from one marked tree or boundary marker to the next.

a) When the Contractor needs to remove vegetation to provide an unobstructed view:

1. If the vegetation originates on the boundary line or on government property and is less than 3” DBH, it shall be cut off at ground level, leaving a blunt cut stump that is no greater than two (2) inches above ground level. If the vegetation originates on the boundary line or on government property and is greater than 3” DBH, it shall be cut only to the extent that it reveals a line of sight down the boundary line.

2. If the vegetation originates on private property, it shall be cut only to the extent that it reveals a line of sight down the boundary line.

B. The Contractor shall place all trimmed vegetation on Government property outside of the boundary line “corridor” as delineated by the witness tree line.

C. Vegetation removal is not required where the boundary line is defined by roads, streams, or other bodies of water.

D. The Contractor shall not be required to saw or cut through fallen tree trunks greater than 3” DBH that are laying on the ground. However, if there are branches on the fallen tree that prevent a clear line of sight down the boundary line, they shall be cut off at the base of the branch collar and placed no less than 3 feet from the estimated boundary line.

2.2 PAINTING

The Contractor shall repaint living boundary trees, monuments, and iron pins by brush according to the following instructions:

A. Remarking shall comply with the brochure, “Boundary Line Markings and Proper Uses of Public Land at Wilmington District Lakes”; provided by the Government.

a) Orange-colored, brush-applied boundary marking paint, which does not contain lead, for marking fee-owned boundary.

B. The Contractor shall prepare surfaces prior to painting by scraping any rough or loose tree bark smooth with a blade, taking special care to ensure that bark is not removed into the cambium layer.

C. Painted bands on boundary trees shall be painted four (4) inches wide straight and level.

D. Paint shall be thoroughly mixed before and during application.

E. Paint shall not be applied when the temperature is below 33 degrees Fahrenheit or when surfaces are wet.

2.3 SIGNAGE

Tree sign and carsonite post installation shall be completed according to the following instructions:

A. Tree signs and carsonite posts shall not be installed on private property or on trees standing on private property.

B. Tree signs and carsonite posts shall be installed with labels facing away from Government property.

C. Carsonite posts shall be installed to the depth indicated on the post using the signpost driver.

D. “Boundary Line” carsonite posts shall be installed on the boundary wherever the distance between suitable living boundary trees exceeds 100 feet or at intervals where there is not a clear view of the next boundary post or tree.

E. “Witness Post” carsonite posts shall be installed when there are less than two standing witness trees adjacent to a boundary corner.

F. “Boundary Line” and “Witness Post” posts shall not be substituted for one another.

G. Corps of Engineers property boundary signs (3.5”x5.5”) shall be installed at 200’ intervals along the boundary line and on trees facing each side of paved and unpaved roads that cross the property boundary.

H. The Contractor shall replace all broken, missing, or unreadable boundary signs.

I. Boundary signs shall be nailed to trees at the top and bottom using aluminum nails and providing approximately ¾ inch clearance for tree growth.

3. Quality Control/Reporting Requirements:

The Contractor shall contact the Government on the first working day of each week between 7:00 and 8:30 AM (local time) to report the location of work scheduled that week. The report may be made in person, by phone, email, or fax and shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

3.1. General. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining adequate quality control to satisfactorily meet the specifications of this contract through the development of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Daily Progress Report (DPR).

3.2. Quality Control. The Contractor shall perform a quality control inspection of work completed in the field to ensure all areas meet the standards set forth in the contract prior to notifying the Government requesting inspection of services.

A. The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control (QC) program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's basic quality control program shall be provided to the Government. at the pre-work conference and an updated copy must be provided to the Government., for approval, as changes occur. The approved copy of the QC program shall become a part of contract.

The program shall include, but not limited to inspection checklist covering all required contractual services submitted to the COR for approval; method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable; etc.

B. The Contractor shall maintain a file of inspections conducted. A copy of the QC inspection checklist, signed by the Contractor’s inspector, shall be included as part of this file. If any QC report reflects a deficiency, the next QC inspection report for the specific area shall state how the deficiency was corrected or steps taken to correct such deficiencies.

a) The COR may request submission or review of one or more signed QC inspection checklists upon Contractor’s request for inspection of services or any other time.

The QC inspection checklist shall include, at a minimum, the following items:

(1) Inspector's name

(2) Park or area

(3) Date

(4) Weather

(5) Time in/out of area

(6) Items inspected

(7) Defects encountered

(8) Corrective action taken

(9) Safety violations

(10) List of damaged, inoperable, or vandalized facilities

3.3. Daily Progress Report. The Contractor shall also maintain a Daily Progress Report and submit it according to the schedule determined by the Government. The Daily Progress Report shall include:

(1) Date

(2) Location where work began and ended that day to include Park or area

(3) Names of the workers

(4) Weather conditions at the start of the day

(5) Time work started and ended that day

(6) Details of all irregularities, such as missing boundary line markings and/or survey markers, apparent encroachments, erroneous markings, etc.

4. Line Interruption:

It is the intent of this contract that the line be remarked without breaks or gaps. However, if the Contractor finds a segment which competent boundary marking personnel are unable to follow, they shall notify the Government. The Government will investigate and if necessary, 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 breaks or gaps until the segment is completed.

5. Inspection (Quality Assurance):

Quality Assurance. The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the rights to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. If the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards, a Notification of Contract Deficiency-Service Contract will be issued by the Government.

The Contractor shall explain in writing why the performance was less than satisfactory, and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future.

The Contractor’s work is subject to the inspection of the Government, or his appointed Quality Assurance (QA) Inspectors, at any time during the tenure of the Contract.

• The Governmentwill make a thorough inspection of the Contractor’s completed work to verify that all terms of this Contract have been satisfied.

• Any services rendered not meeting acceptable standards shall be remedied to the satisfaction of the inspector prior to payment and in accordance with the PRS.

• All completed miles must be inspected before the Government will issue payment.

6. Correction of Work:

The Government will require correction of any work that fails to satisfy the terms of this agreement due to careless or incompetent performance by the Contractor or his employees.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the correction of unsatisfactory work including: all materials, salaries, transportation, supervision, and any other costs associated therewith.

7. Invoicing and Payment:

7.1 Payment will be made on a “per-mile” basis for the work which is completed to the satisfaction of all terms in this contract.

The Contractor shall submit to the Government an invoice for work completed under this contract to

Attn: Jon Bannerman via email at Jon.C.Bannerman@usace.army.mil

OR via mail to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, B. Everett Jordan Lake, Attn: Jon Bannerman, 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, NC 27559

7.2 In order to receive partial payments for satisfactorily completed work, the Contractor may submit invoices to the Government at the end of a calendar month; (indicating actual miles completed) or one invoice for total amount due may be submitted to the Government upon final completion of contract work.

Distance Calculation: Field measurement of the distance of work completed is not required. The length of boundary line will be calculated from a table of metes and bounds on the Boundary Segment Maps furnished to the Contractor by the Government.

Travel costs and employee travel time associated with work to be performed under this contract shall be at the Contractor’s expense and included within the quoted line-item amounts.

7.3 Invoices must be submitted upon delivery/completion of the contracted services, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the invoice to the Point of Contact stated above through e-mail (preferred) or United States Postal Service (USPS). The Contractor shall also ensure that the following items are included on the invoice:

• Contract #

• Invoice #

• Company Name (Must Match the Name on the Contract Document)

• Invoiced line item(s) (Must Match the Contract Line-Item Numbers / e.g., 0001, 0002, etc.)

• Small Business, Veteran Owned, or 8A (Indicate on invoice, if applicable)

8. Antiterrorism/Operations Security:

The Contractor shall adhere to the following conditions:

1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

3. 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.

14. 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.

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