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0001 1 Job Cochiti Vegetation Removal and Treatment

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, management, equipment, supplies, and materials needed for Cochiti Dam Vegetation Removal and Treatment in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and US Department of Labor Wage Determination. Price includes all applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes. Point of contact for this project is William T. (Trevor) Wallin at (505) 465-0307.

BASE TASK - Area 1. The base bid for this contract will be Area 1 as identified in Appendix A. This area is centered at 35 37’53.88N-106 19’36.95 and extends out from center point to an area total area of approximately 1.14 acres.

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0002 1 Job OPTION Optional Task 1

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Area 2 is centered at 35 37’50.24N-106 19’34.12 and extends out from center point to an area total area of approximately 1 acres.

0003 1 Job OPTION Optional Task 2

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Area 3 is centered at 35 37’3.80N-106 19’14.05 and extends out from center point to an area total area of approximately 0.6 acres.

0004 1 Job OPTION Optional Task 3

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Area 4 is approximately 16 acres. It includes a 4-foot linear buffer along the edges of both of the sides of the five-mile stretch of Dam Crest Road. Each mile segment of road consists of approximately 5 acres of area needing treatment. Each mile segment will require a different amount of pesticide treatment with road miles 3-5 requiring more effort.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit offers to Diana Keeran via e-mail at diana.m.keeran@usace.army.mil.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price service contract, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror with the lowest acceptable price.

****************Note to Offeror**************** The System for Award Management (SAM) registration (formerly CCR) should be completed prior to award of any resultant contract from the RFQ. Failure to have this registration completed could cause delay of award or rejection of offer. To complete or update a SAM registration, go to www.sam.gov.

Please provide the following information with quote:

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Cochiti Dam

Vegetation Removal and Treatment Project

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 This is a non-personal services contract to provide vegetation removal and herbicide treatment/application for trees, shrubs and grasses at the Cochiti Dam. 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 perform vegetation removal and herbicide treatment for the Cochiti Dam 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 faces of the dam and easements along Dam Crest Road contain vegetation (including woody vegetation) that may include the following:

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Coyote Willow (Salix exigua) Yucca (Yucca glauca) Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.)

Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) Sandsage (Artemisia filifolia) Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) Marestail or horseweed (Conyza canadensis) Ragweed species (Ambrosia spp.)

Kochia (Kochia scoparia) Silver bluestem (Bothriochloa laguroides) Western wheatgrass (Elymus smithii) Thistles Various grasses and forbs

1.3 Objectives: Per Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 1110-2-571, the entire dam embankment surface, including the groins and the upstream and downstream areas within 50 feet of the embankment toe and within 15 feet of the groin, shall be a vegetation-free zone. There are several areas of concentrated vegetation growth along the upstream face of the dam and another area of concentration in the vicinity of the downstream outlet works. There is also a growing accumulation of vegetation along the guardrails that flank the Dam Crest Road. These areas of primary concern will be addressed in detail in Section 5 of this PWS.

1.4 Scope: Services include cutting all vegetation, including woody vegetation, herbicidal treatment using approved herbicides in the areas depicted below, staging of all cuttings and chipping of all cuttings. Specific tasks are described in Part 5 of this PWS. All work shall conform to the requirements of ETL 1110-2-583, with regards to the boundaries of the areas.

There are a total of four areas identified for vegetation removal and herbicide treatment; each area will be bid separately as an option for this contract.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be one year from receipt of award, for all areas. This period of performance is provided with the intent of timing herbicide applications at a time of year when it will be the most effective per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.6 Quality Control:

1.6.1 The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) 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 QCP is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor will not be required to have a separate Quality Control Manager (QCM) on-site during all work; while quality control and required reporting remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor, the Government will accept a superintendant or foreman as a representative of, and reporting directly to, the contractor’s QCM at the discretion of the Contractor and subject to approval by the COR. The Contractor retains all liability for ensuring reporting accuracy. The QCM shall observe work at the site a minimum of once per week during work performance.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). 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 satisfactory performance thresholds.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on the following recognized holidays.

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0700 and 1630, Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. 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 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cochiti Dam, for the Cochiti Project Office, in Santa Fe County New Mexico.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm, fixed-price contract.

1.6.7Physical Security: 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 Security Requirements:

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Additional Security Information: 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.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all employees possess the required certifications, safety equipment, etc. Herbicide shall be applied by a State Certified Herbicide Applicator.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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’s Representative (COR) shall be Thomas Nys. 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 with regard to 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 contract.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: William T.

(Trevor) Wallin - Dam Project Manager and Primary Point of Contact (POC), (505) 465-0307 and Randy James at the same number (505) 465-0307. 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 7:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will not be required to obtain and/or wear badges during the performance of this work.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2.0 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 (KO): 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 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 Government: The term Government is used in this PWS to describe the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project and District Offices.

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 (QA): 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 (QC): 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 into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privacy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.13 Work Day: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.14 Work Week: Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.15 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): This contract will allow the Contractor to utilize the foreman or superintendent to act as the Site Safety and Health Officer provided he or she meets all requirements laid out in the EM 385 1-1 Safety and Health Manual, Section 01.A. This person and all qualifications shall be established through submittal and approval by the USACE Safety Office. The manual is available free online through USACE.

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 COTR Contracting Officer's Technical 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 DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense ETL Engineering Technical Letter 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

SDS Safety Data Sheet QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide a site visit, if requested by the Contractor. The Government will also provide guidance and progress meetings, as necessary.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide the Contractor with any necessary keys or combinations to locks to access Cochiti Dam. Keys and lock combinations must be returned to the POC upon completion of the work described in this PWS. Bathroom facilities are accessible and available on-site to the Contractor. An area no larger than 4 standard parking spaces will be available inside a fenced, access-controlled area near the Cochiti Project Office for storage of Contractor equipment.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will make available and allow the Contractor the use of utilities and water for the tasks outlined in this PWS. If utilities are furnished, the following is required: 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.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will not provide any equipment for performance of this requirement.

3.5 Materials: The Government will not provide any materials for performance of this requirement.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1 The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, materials, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Security Facility Clearance: A security Facility Clearance is not necessary for this requirement.

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all herbicides, and other supplies needed to fulfill the requirements of this PWS.

4.4 Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment necessary to fulfill the requirements of this PWS.

Examples of equipment could include, but are not limited to, trucks, chainsaws, chippers, winches, and herbicide sprayers.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.0 Specific Tasks:

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, facilities, transportation, tools, supervision, and any other items and non-personal services necessary to perform vegetation removal and herbicide treatment in the designated areas at Cochiti Dam.

5.2 Vegetation Removal for Areas 1-4 (described below at sections 5.12 - 5.18):

5.2.1 Vegetation shall be removed primarily using hand tools. The Contractor shall cut all woody vegetation with a trunk diameter of greater than two (2) inches at the base. For trunk diameters greater than six (6) inches, the Contractor shall leave a 12” inch high stump for future excavation. All woody vegetation shall be stacked and removed from the vegetation-free zone and placed in a designated area.

5.2.2 The remaining vegetation should be cut to the base (using chain saws or other hand equipment – no mechanical heavy-equipment shall be used on the dam face or groin for this work). After cutting the vegetation, the remaining woody vegetation shall be treated with an aquatic approved herbicide to prevent re-growth.

The herbicide application requirements are described below in this PWS.

5.2.3 The Contractor shall coordinate with the USACE POC for exact location of the disposal areas.

The herbaceous (non-woody) vegetative material shall be mulched and mulched material will be placed per direction of the COR; mulched material may not be left on the dam face or in the vegetation-free zone. Material that cannot be mulched will be piled in the designated disposal areas. The Contractor shall coordinate with the USACE POC for exact locations of the disposal areas. Multiple chipping stations will be allowed per area; at a minimum it is expected that one upstream of the embankment and one downstream of the embankment will be established for each Area such that hauling distances will be minimized for the Contractor. Additional hauling and disposal details are discussed in sections 5.12-5.18.

5.3 Herbicide Application for Areas 1-4 (described below at sections 5.12 - 5.18):

Within twenty-one (21) days of the contract award, the Contractor shall prepare a Pesticide Management Plan and submit the plan for Contracting Officer approval. Include in the plan: sequence of treatment, dates, times, locations, pesticide trade name, EPA registration numbers, authorized uses, chemical composition, formulation, original and applied concentration, application rates of active ingredient (i.e. pounds of active ingredient applied), equipment used for application, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), calibration of equipment and departures from the manufactures specifications. Federal, State, Regional and Local pest management record keeping and reporting requirements as well as any additional Project Office specific requirements shall be fulfilled.

5.3.1 Contractor shall provide treatment of all cut stumps within 10 minutes to prevent regrowth. All remaining vegetation within the project area shall be treated. This shall be accomplished by spraying with appropriate herbicide mixture (based on the vegetation type, the time of year, as well as efficacy) at the base of the vegetation remaining after cutting. The herbicide should contain a dye so that treated areas and stumps may be visible. Herbicide application shall be conducted with power operated sprayers attached to tractors or other approved vehicles and/or hand sprayers where applicable by a state-certified applicator. Applications within 50 feet of surface water shall be conducted with an herbicide approved for aquatic use, specifically a drinking water source.

5.3.2 Herbicide application should follow all applicable guidelines.

5.3.2.1The Contractor shall comply with Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (Title 7 U.S.C. Section 136) for requirements on contractor's licensing, certification and record keeping. Herbicides shall be applied by a State of New Mexico Certified Herbicide Applicator. The Contractor shall provide their current certification in the Pesticide Management Plan. The Certified Applicator shall follow the EPA approved label(s) and State of New Mexico requirements. Empty containers shall be disposed of as solid waste offsite and in accordance with Federal, State, Regional and Local laws and regulations.

5.3.2.2 Herbicide formulations shall be mixed or poured into spray equipment within designated staging areas.

These staging areas must be located away from the floodplain, irrigation canals or locations where groundwater, irrigation water or drinking water could potentially become contaminated.

5.3.2.3 The Contractor shall not allow equipment to overflow. Prior to application of herbicide, all equipment shall be inspected for leaks, clogging, wear, or damage and shall be repaired prior to being used. The equipment operator shall keep a spill kit on within the immediate area, including pads that can be used to contain any drips or spills that may result from filling or operating the equipment. Any equipment in disrepair shall be removed from the site immediately.

5.3.2.4 For applications of pesticides which results in a discharge to Waters of the United States the Contractor shall comply with the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide General Permit (PGP) for Discharges from the Application of Pesticides. The Contractor shall comply with the Albuquerque District’s Pesticide Discharge Prevention Plan (PDPP) and shall provide all information required for necessary updates to the PDPP and annual reporting, as identified in Section 7 of the PGP by the end of each calendar year or before contract termination.

5.4 The areas targeted for herbicide application have the potential for difficult access and tripping or falling hazards.

Large rocks and a steep grade may require the Contractor to implement appropriate safety precautions. No cutting or spraying should occur beyond the limits of the dam face and groin, and vegetation-free zone defined in this contract.

Boundaries will be reviewed on site with the USACE Point of Contact (POC), Mr. Trevor Wallin at (505) 465-0307.

5.6 Work shall be performed in a manner that will limit disturbance to the dam face and groin. Areas that are disturbed shall be restored to its existing condition as approved by the USACE POC.

5.7 The Contractor shall re-treat stumps that are missed during initial herbicide treatment following site inspections by the Government. Contractor shall perform follow-up herbicide treatment of any root sprouts that occur after the first growing season.

5.8 All employees shall read and comply with all Safety Data Sheet(s) (SDS) and work related materials before usage. SDS information shall remain on site.

5.9 Additional environmental protection requirements

5.9.1 Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles must be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and evaporation. Manage and store fuel, lubricants and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded must be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

5.9.2 All project materials shall be recycled to the extent possible. Solid waste generation shall be minimized throughout the duration of the project.

5.9.3 Since there is no construction ground disturbance, there will be no stormwater control required for this project.

If at any time there is ground disturbance over one acre in size, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be required for Government approval and a Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed with the State of New Mexico.

5.9.4 No hazardous waste or petroleum product releases have been associated with this project area. The Albuquerque District Office Environmental Engineering Section shall be contacted and a plan for remediation or removal shall be prepared if any unknown solid wastes or any hazardous, toxic, or radioactive wastes are identified during the execution of the Cochiti Dam Vegetation Removal project.

a. The Contractor shall provide a Contaminant Prevention Plan that identifies potentially hazardous materials and substances to be used on the job site, and details provisions for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for storage and handling of these materials.

In accordance with EM 385-1-1, a copy of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the maximum quantity of each hazardous material to be on site at any given time shall be included in the contaminant prevention plan. As new hazardous materials are brought on site or removed from the site, the plan shall be updated.

b. The Contractor shall provide a Spill Control plan shall include the procedures, instructions, and reports to be used in the event of an unforeseen spill of a substance regulated by 40 CFR 68, 40 CFR 302, 40 CFR 355, and/or regulated under State or Local laws and regulations. The Spill Control Plan supplements the requirements of EM 385-1-1. This plan shall include as a minimum:

(1) The name of the individual who will report any spills or hazardous substance releases and who will follow up with complete documentation. This individual shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and Cochiti Lake Project Manager in addition to the legally required Federal, State, and local reporting channels (including the National Response Center 1-800-424-8802) if a reportable quantity is released to the environment. The plan shall contain a list of the required reporting channels and telephone numbers.

(2) The name and qualifications of the individual who will be responsible for implementing and supervising the containment and cleanup.

(3) Training requirements for Contractor's personnel and methods of accomplishing the training.

(4) A list of materials and equipment to be immediately available at the job site, tailored to cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified.

(5) The methods and procedures to be used for expeditious contaminant cleanup.

(6) Disposal of all project related wastes shall be off-site and in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional and Local laws and regulations.

c. All construction materials shall be recycled to the extent possible. Solid waste generation shall be minimized throughout the duration of the project.

d. Any leftover materials shall be managed in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Empty containers shall be disposed of as solid waste in accordance with Federal, State, Regional and Local laws and regulations.

e. No concrete or concrete like materials will be used for this project.

f. No waste water is expected to be generated from the project activities.

g. In the case that any non-native soils, discolored soil, soil with an odor, or any debris are discovered, stop work immediately and notify the District Office, Environmental Engineering Section. If the material is determined to be free of contamination and unregulated, work will proceed without change.

h. If any material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during work activities is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Within 14 calendar days the District Office Environmental Engineering Section will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to "FAR 52.243-4, Changes" and "FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions".

i. All equipment that shall be used at the site shall be inspected prior to being mobilized to the site to ensure that there are no leaks or drips. There shall be no fueling of the equipment or maintenance work performed at the project site. The equipment operator shall keep a fuel and fluids spill kit on board including absorbent pads that can be used to contain any drips or spills that may result from operating the equipment. Any equipment in disrepair shall be removed from the site immediately.

j. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles must be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and contamination of the environment. Manage and store fuel, lubricants and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded must be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed off-site in accordance with State, and local laws and regulations.

k. Pesticides shall be delivered to the site in the original, unopened containers bearing legible labels indicating the EPA registration number and the manufacturer's registered uses. Store pesticides according to manufacturer's instructions and under lock and key when unattended.

l. The Contractor shall submit a Pesticide Treatment Plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval, and shall include: sequence of treatment, dates, times, locations, pesticide trade name, EPA registration numbers, authorized uses, chemical composition, formulation, original and applied concentration, application rates of active ingredient (i.e. pounds of active ingredient applied), equipment used for application, calibration of equipment and departures from the manufactures specifications. This Plan shall be updated to include actual treatment dates and use. Federal, State, Regional and Local pest management record keeping and reporting requirements are required.

m. Apply pesticides using a State Certified Pesticide Applicator and in accordance with EPA label restrictions and recommendation. The Certified Applicator must wear clothing and personal protective equipment as specified on the pesticide label. All equipment shall be filled in a designated area, do not allow the equipment to overflow. The equipment operator shall keep a spill kit on within the immediate area, including absorbent pads that can be used to contain any drips or spills that may result from filling or operating the equipment. Any equipment in disrepair shall be removed from the site immediately. Copies of the applicator’s certification shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer with the Pesticide Treatment Plan.

n. It is required that land scarring during these activities be kept at a minimum. Any wheel ruts or land damage caused by vehicles used during these activities shall be leveled and repaired immediately or after vegetation removal activities are complete.

o. Provided that the disturbance is less than one acre in size, there will be no stormwater control required for this project. If at any time the disturbance is one acre in size, there will be stormwater controls required for this project and the following requirements apply. The contractor shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for Government approval. The Contractor shall file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the US Environmental Protection Agency, install and maintain the required controls, and inspect the controls, document their condition, and make any required repairs or changes in accordance with the 2012 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities and the Project SWPPP. Templates for the required SWPPP documentation are available at the EPA website: http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/npdes/stormwater/Stormwater-Pollution- Prevention-Plans-for-Construction-Activities.cfm

p. Since the disturbance is limited only to the existing roadways there will not be stormwater controls required for this project. If at any time the scope of this project changes to include widening the existing roads or constructing a new road, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Depending on the size of the ground disturbance that will be needed, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for Government approval and file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the US Environmental Protection Agency.

5.10 The Contractor shall contact the POC within 20 days after completion of herbicide application. A joint inspection of treated areas will be conducted to determine performance. If treatment requirements are met and application documentation required in Section 5.3.2.4 has been provided, the Contractor may submit an invoice for payment at that time. If requirements are not met as determined by the inspection, the Contractor shall return within 3 working days, weather permitting, and re-spray unaffected vegetation prior to submitting invoices for the original application.

5.11 The Contractor shall notify the POC immediately of any damage to Government or private property and injury to any person resulting from Contractor operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of Contractor operations. Reasonable care shall be taken to avoid damage to existing structures and equipment. Any such damage shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Contracting Officer, or their authorized representative, at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor does not make such repair or replacement, the cost thereof will be deducted from payments made to the Contractor. The Contractor shall advise the POC of any damage to the facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day he/she first notices such damage. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when work started.

There are a total of four areas identified for vegetation removal and herbicide treatment; each area will be bid separately as an option for this contract. Equipment can access all areas via established paths and roads at several access points along the alignment; access in restricted areas shall be coordinated with the COR to reduce Contractor commute times.

5.12 Base Bid: Area 1. The base bid for this contract will be Area 1 as identified in Appendix A. This area is centered at 35 37’53.88N-106 19’36.95 and extends out from center point to an area total area of approximately 1.14 acres.

5.13 (Optional Task 1): Area 2 is centered at 35 37’50.24N-106 19’34.12 and extends out from center point to an area total area of approximately 1 acres.

5.14 (Optional Task 2): Area 3 is centered at 35 37’3.80N-106 19’14.05 and extends out from center point to an area total area of approximately 0.6 acres.

5.15 (Optional Task 3): Area 4 is approximately 16 acres. It includes a 4-foot linear buffer along the edges of both of the sides of the five-mile stretch of Dam Crest Road. Each mile segment of road consists of approximately 5 acres of area needing treatment. Each mile segment will require a different amount of pesticide treatment with road miles

3-5 requiring more effort.

Road Mile Section Area 3: Approximate Acreage Needing Treatment

Mile 1 2

Mile 2 2

Mile 3 4

Mile 4 4

Mile 5 3.5

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.0 Applicable Publications (Current Editions):

6.1 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures of the USACE Safety Manual, EM 385 1-1.

6.2 The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (Title 7 U.S.C. Section 136).

6.3 All work must comply with the 2015 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Pesticide General Permit for Discharges from the Application of Pesticides.

6.4 The Contractor shall comply with the Albuquerque District’s Pesticide Discharge Prevention Plan (PDPP) and shall provide all information required for necessary updates to the PDPP.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7.0 Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT

Performance Requirements

Summary

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum satisfactory levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The Contractor shall provide and Comply with Part 5 of the PWS. Specifically 5.2 Vegetation Removal.

The Contractor provided 100% removal of vegetation within project boundaries as shown on the map

The Contractor provided a minimum of 90% vegetation removal within project boundaries.

The POC shall provide periodical surveillance on site for compliance.

PRS # 2.

The Contractor shall provide and Comply with Part 5 of the PWS. Specifically 5.3 Herbicide Application.

The Contractor provided 100% herbicide treatment of non-native resprouts within project boundaries as shown on the map

The Contractor provided a minimum of 90% herbicide treatment of non-native resprouts within project boundaries.

The POC shall provide periodical surveillance on site for compliance.

TECHNICAL

EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES

SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Pesticide Management Plan

Prior to NTP One copy Via e-mail Leeanna Torres

Leanna.T.Torres@usace.army.mil

Chief, Environmental Engineering Section

USACE, Albuquerque District

Daily logs of Vegetation Removal

Provide log weekly

One copy (1) Via e-mail Or Hard copy

Thomas Nys Thomas.R.Nys@usace.army.mil 82 Dam Crest Rd Pena Blanca, NM 87041 505 465-0307

Daily logs of Herbicide Application

Provide log weekly

One copy (1) Via e-mail Or Hard copy

Thomas Nys Thomas.R.Nys@usace.army.mil 82 Dam Crest Rd Pena Blanca, NM 87041 505 465-0307

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