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502.315.7028

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10:00 AM 21 Dec 2021

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06-Dec-2021

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KARI A SMITH

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0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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502.315.6195 OR 6193FAX:

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VETERAN-OWNED

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BUSINESS

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$8,000,000

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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

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ITEM NO.

W912QR22Q0007

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is to provide all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform Mowing and Maintenance Services at Cecil M. Harden Lake. The Contractor’s services and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Note: This solicitation contains an option clause to extend the awarded contract for up to two (2) additional one-year periods. The one-year option periods are as follows:

Option Year 1: 01 January 2023 through 31 December 2023 Option Year 2: 01 January 2024 through 31 December 2024

One award will be made from this Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract type is a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 561730 ($8 M).

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

Note: The basis of award is the Best Value Trade-Off process. Factors to be considered are Past Performance and Price. In addition to the completed price breakout schedule/quote, the Offeror must complete and submit the Representations and Certifications located within the solicitation.

Submit Quotes to Kari A. Rogers. Quotes are due on 21 December 2021 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals will be accepted and may be emailed to kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil.

For contractual/technical questions, please contact Kari Rogers by e-mail at kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil. Technical Points of Contact shall not be contacted prior to award.

Interested contractors are highly encouraged to schedule a Site Visit. Site visits may be scheduled prior to the due date for submitting proposals by contacting John Chassey at (765) 344-1570. Please note that the site visit is not an opportunity for questions or clarifications regarding this solicitation. All questions shall be submitted to Kari Rogers through email at kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (previously DUNS number) for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from DUN and Bradstreet by calling 1-800-333-0505. Refer to www.SAM.gov for information formerly found in CCR, EPLS, ORCA and FedReg.

Training tools are available on the SAM website to help you get familiar with SAM. Start by going to www.sam.gov, and then click on the SAM HELP tab. Under User Help you will find the full User Guide as well as Quick Start Guides and Helpful Hints that will help you create an account, migrate your roles, perform updates , and search for the information you need. These guides can also be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov.

PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.

Evaluation for Contract Award

The contract will be awarded on the basis of "Best Value to the Government". This means that factors other than price will be considered during the Government selection of the Contractor to be awarded the contract. Quotes shall include the following:

• Completed Price Breakout Schedule

• Completed Standard Form 1449 (signed)

• Completed Project Details Sheet and Past Performance Questionnaires attached to this document

The Offeror provided information contained in the above listed items is necessary for the Government to assess and evaluate potential contractors under the "Best Value to the Government-Tradeoff Process" criteria described below.

Evaluation Criteria

Content and Rating. Quotes shall be specific and complete in every detail and shall contain the information necessary to properly assess and evaluate the Contractor's capability to perform the specified contract services, based upon the following factors:

• Past Performance

• Price

In addition to a complete and properly prepared price breakout schedule, the Contractor shall also complete the "Past Performance Questionnaires" and "Project Detail Sheets" forms attached to this document. The price breakout schedule and information provided on the forms will be used to evaluate each Offeror's quote. The Government will evaluate the quotes in accordance with the criteria described herein, and award a firm fixed price IDIQ contract to the responsible offeror, whose quote conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose quote is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government, all factors considered. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with the factors contained in the following paragraphs.

Past Performance. Offerors will be evaluated on the following:

Project Detail Sheets shall be used by the offeror to provide descriptions of at least one (1) and up to five (5) previous projects which are similar in size and/or scope to this solicitation. Projects considered similar to this project include janitorial and ground maintenance services to include but not limited to mowing services, litter pick-up, cleaning picnic areas, cleaning playground facilities, and removal refuse from receptacles. Projects considered similar in size to this project include general grounds maintenance and mowing services of at least 36 acres, mowing, trimming and edging of project grounds, cleaning picnic sites with tables, grills, impact slabs and fire rings. Work of a comparable size and scope performed in a different setting may also be provided and will be evaluated for consideration (office buildings, office complexes, industrial facilities, amusement parks, shopping centers, etc.).

At least one (1) reference must be provided for each project identified for project experience. Reference information (see Form A: Project Detail Sheet) must include project name, location, points of contact, telephone number, and email address (for the point of contact). Also include any ratings, letters, awards, etc. that support past performance on these projects. A Past Performance Questionnaire Template (see FORM B: Past Performance Questionnaire, Rating Defmitions and Evaluation Sheet) is attached for your convenience. If used, the Past Performance Questionnaire must be submitted by the offeror with the quote submission and not sent directly to the agency from the reference.

A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will review how well the offeror performed on those projects. The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information and to assess owner satisfaction. The Government also reserves the right to not contact the provided references. In addition to the information submitted by the offeror, the Government reserves the right to review any other sources of relevant information for evaluating past performance, including projects other than those submitted by the offeror. The Government will, at a minimum, review past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier numbers. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved from inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (F APIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System ( eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

Base Year: Date of award through 31 December 2022

Option Year 1: 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2023

Option Year 2: 1 January 2024 through 31 December 2024

Line Item Description Unit of measure Quantity Unit Price Total Price

0001 Mowing, Area "A" EA 22

0002 Mowing, Area "B" EA 5

0003 Mowing Area "C" EA 22

0004 Mowing Area "D" EA 22

0005 Maintenance Site 1 EA 36

0006 Maintenance Site 2 EA 36

Total Base Year

Line Item Description Unit of measure Quantity Unit Price Total Price

0007 Mowing, Area "A" EA 22

0008 Mowing, Area "B" EA 5

0009 Mowing Area "C" EA 22

0010 Mowing Area "D" EA 22

0011 Maintenance Site 1 EA 36

0012 Maintenance Site 2 EA 36

Total Base Year

Line Item Description Unit of measure Quantity Unit Price Total Price

0013 Mowing, Area "A" EA 22

0014 Mowing, Area "B" EA 5

0015 Mowing Area "C" EA 22

0016 Mowing Area "D" EA 22

0017 Maintenance Site 1 EA 36

0018 Maintenance Site 2 EA 36

Total Base Year

Total (Base plus Option Years)

Price Breakout Schedule

PERFORMANCE OF WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C-1

General

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION. Cecil Harden Lake is located in Parke and Putnam counties. The Lake is on Big Raccoon Creek 33 miles upstream of its juncture with the Wabash River. The dam is about 12 miles east of Rockville, Indiana and approximately 56 miles west of Indianapolis, Indiana.

C-1.2 SCOPE OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform mowing and maintenance services at the Cecil M. Harden Lake project recreation areas, as specified and in strict accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provisions, Drawings, Attachments, Exhibits, etc., contained herein or incorporated by reference. The Contractor’s performance and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-performance meeting to be scheduled by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

The quantities listed in the bid schedule are approximate and are provided as information only to assist in preparation of proposed pricing. They are not guaranteed, and the actual quantities may be more or less than shown. Variation in these estimated quantities shall not be justification for modification of the contract or request for additional payment.

It is emphasized that the services described in this contract is a critical part of the Corps mission. The services described will be performed in a public recreation area. The Corps is committed to "Customer Care" and providing quality professional service.

The following are listed as the technical points of contact for this contract:

John Chassey, Park Manager, Cecil M. Harden Lake, TPOC Email: John.K.Chassey@usace.army.mil Phone: (765) 344-1570

Justin Sanders, Maintenance Leader, Cecil M. Harden Lake, Alternate TPOC Email: Justin.M.Sanders@usace.army.mil Phone: (765) 344-1570

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS. All performance under this contract will be ordered by issuance of individual Task Orders (DD Form 1155). No performance shall be performed under this contract before an individual Task Order has been issued by the Contracting Officer (KO). Only the KO, by issuance of a modification, may make any change to a Task Order. The Task Order will list those items from the price breakout schedule that are to be performed.

Fixed Price. Under this procedure the Government requires definite quantities of items from the bid schedule for routine work. The Contractor furnishes the services in accordance with the technical provision of the contract at the quoted price in the Bid Schedule. The Contractor furnishes all plant, labor, equipment, and materials for fixed price work unless otherwise specified.

C-1.4 WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Eastern Time. Performance inside Government buildings or other secured areas shall be performed during the above referenced work hours. Performance that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the TPOC. Please refer to individual sections of this contract specification for specific schedules of service.

b. Holiday Work. The eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year's Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February)

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Services shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as stated within each task Order.

c. Inclement Weather Work. The Contractor shall maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather. Exceptions may be approved by the TPOC when severe conditions make services impractical or dangerous. The KO will notify the Contractor, by modification to the Task Order, of any change that extends the performance period due to unusually severe weather.

C-1.5 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the TPOC prior to the pre-performance conference for this contract:

a. Quality Control Plan. An outline for the Contractor's Quality Control Plan is in Exhibit A.

b. Contractor Quality Control Inspector. List of Quality Control Inspectors.

c. Contracting Representatives. List of names of Contracting Representatives.

d. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan.

See Section C-1.9 for APP requirements.

e. Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

f. Operators. A list of names of qualified equipment/vehicle operators, including qualifications, experienceand training to operate specific equipment.

g. Certificate of Insurance – The contractor shall furnish a copy of the certificate of insurance for the minimum liability coverage

h. Security Requirements – See section C-1.8.

CI-1.6 PERMITS AND LICENSES. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, obtain any licenses or permits requiredto perform all aspects, requirements, and work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

C-1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES. The Contractor shall furnish his employees, other than office and clerical personnel, standardized uniforms (shirt-pants/shirt-skirt) with a company patch or embroidered identification on the breast pocket or on the sleeve at the top of the arm, within 30 days after notice of award of the contract. Any employee hired 30 calendar days after award of the Contract shall be in the required uniform within 14 calendar days of the date of hire. Contractor uniforms shall not resemble U.S. Army Corps of Engineers uniforms. Contractor employees and subcontractors shall wear these uniforms at all times they are performing work under this contract. Exceptions may be granted by the TPOC for short term workers, or during disasters, emergencies, wildfire suppression, or special circumstances specified by the TPOC. Stained or faded uniforms shall not be worn. All vehicles used by the Contractor to perform work under this contract shall be identified with the company name prominently displayed on the outside of both front doors of each vehicle in a professional manner to provide an attractive and readily visible means of identification.

The Contractor may require his employees to report in their own vehicles to the project, but these personal vehicles must be parked at a site designated by the TPOC. All vehicles used in performance of work must be marked.

Vehicles used by the Contractor to perform administrative functions such as morning meetings or crew supervision must also be marked.

C-1.8 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, the TPOC or any other project employee may stop all or part of the performance until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stoppage shall bemade subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by theContractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for performance not performed as a result of the stoporder.

The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1 (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf ),and as otherwise stated herein. Special attention shall be given to the requirements for safety meetings.The Contractor shall inform the Government TPOC a minimum of 7 days prior to a Contractor monthlysafety meeting, to permit a Government representative to attend.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare an APP to ensure that requirements of thesafety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the KO prior to commencement ofany services. One copy of the APP shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC one weekprior to the pre-performance conference. The APP must be in the outline and form prescribed in Appendix“A” of EM 385-1-1.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

1) The Contractor shall use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) as one of many tools to ensure safe performance of services. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the AHA. An approved AHAmust be prepared by the Contractor for each call Order issued by the Government. Sample AHA’s maybe available at the project office for review and use by the Contractor to assist in the development of site-specific Activity Hazard Analyses prior to the Contractor performing the services. The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions. Prior to performing services with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall review, at a “Toolbox” safety meeting, the approved AHA’s with those employees who shall perform that service each time the service is ordered.The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above AHA Toolboxsafety meeting for Contractor employees so that the Government may attend such reviews.

2) The Government will require the Contractor to prepare an AHA for any services for which an adequate AHA does not already exist. A copy of this AHA shall be submitted to the TPOC and must beaccepted before the Contractor starts the service. This copy of the AHA will become the property ofthe Government. Guidance is included in Exhibit C, which shall be used by the Contractor as a guidefor the preparation of required AHA's.

3) A copy of an approved AHA is required for each call order issued by the Government. A copy of the approved AHA’s shall be available at all times to workers at each associated service site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

d. Public Safety. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all pertinent sections of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual,” current at time of award andany subsequent revisions. The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect thepublic at all times where work is being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the TPOCany potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The APP shall include procedures to be takento provide for public safety. Additionally, the Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, intoareas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor vehicles anypersons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing services under a Task

Order.

e. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a short-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and appropriate footwear during all contract service (as detailed in C- 1.8). Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required, (Please See EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual,”).

Contractor personnel involved in handling or application of pesticides or herbicides shall use all protective apparel per manufacturer's recommendations. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

f. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor shall provide its employees the appropriate number of CPR and First Aid certified personnel on duty as required by EM 385-1-1“Safety and Health Requirements Manual”. Copies of their certification shall be provided to the TPOC and will be the property of the Government. Two people per crew shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals working alone shall be trained in First Aid.

g. Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing a hazard communication program for Contractor employees, as required by 01.B.04 of the Safety Manual. The Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review by the TPOC prior to use of any hazardous substance on the project and provide a plan for the proper handling, transportation, storage and usage of hazardous substances on the project.

h. Antiterrorism/Operations Security - Required Security Training and Planning.

1) Access, General Protection, and 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.

2) Contractors Who Do Not Require CAC, But Require Access To A DoD Facility Or Installation Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

3) Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something) The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the TPOC NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

4) Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the TPOC no later than 3 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, with the designated Government representative. This form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

C-1.9 ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the TPOCimmediately.

Prompt action shall be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractorshall maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the GovernmentPOC. For property damage accidents of $5,000 or more, the Contractor shall complete and submit to the TPOC acopy of ENG Form 3394 (see Exhibit C). The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA 300 Log (see Exhibit D) of on –The – Job injuries and first aid treatments. The Contractor shall also provide a monthly record of all exposure andaccident experience incidental to the performance of services under the contract. This reporting requirementincludes exposure and accident experience of both the Prime Contractor and any subcontractor(s). A MonthlyRecord of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure form will be available from the TPOC. The Monthly Recordof Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure report shall be provided to the TPOC by the 5th working day of themonth for the previous month.

C-1.10 DAMAGE REPORTS. All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the TPOC. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the TPOC, within 2 workdays (less weekendsand holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $5,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submitto the TPOC a copy of ENG 3394.

C-1.11 CONTRACT EMPLOYEES' CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY. All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner at all times. Since the majority of service is performedin the presence of the general public, the conduct of all employees is critical and will be closely monitored. Contract employees shall comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of services under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

a. Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the TPOC to be inconsistent with the best interests of the publicor the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO (Contracting Officer) or the TPOC have the discretion andmay require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their abilityto satisfactorily perform the service. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if timeand circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible.No removal shall reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all services required under this contract norbe the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee shall be made.

CI-1.12 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY. The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage, or theft. The contractor shall not leave equipment, supplies, and/or materials, etc. on government property at any time. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above.

C-1.13 SUPERVISION. The Contractor or a Contractor Representative shall personally supervise the service or be readily available by phone or other means of communication to respond to any contract issue that may arise when services are in progress. The Contractor Representative(s) shall conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all services under the contract.

Each Contractor Representative shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on all matters pertaining to administration of this contract and shall be the on-site Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

In addition to Contractor Representative(s), the Contractor shall also appoint Quality Control Inspectors (QCI) who shall perform the Contractor's Quality Control Program. QCI’s shall be responsible for implementing the Contractor’s

APP. All QCI'S shall have the authority to determine for the Contractor when completed services are ready for Government inspection and to make decisions for the Contractor on re-performance when necessary. A QCI shall be appointed for each crew. For services performed outside normal working hours, a Contractor Representative or QCI shall be present at the job site.

The TPOC and Government Inspectors will deal directly with the QCI’s or Contractor Representatives, for normal day-to-day administration of the contract provisions.

The names and telephone numbers of all individuals authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor as Contractor Representatives shall be submitted in writing to the TPOC before services are performed.

The Contractor shall maintain copies of contract service requirements, specifications, AHA, etc., at each job site which relate to each person's responsibilities and shall review them to ensure employee’s comprehension of a job prior to initiating services.

C-1.14 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State, and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection shall be granted upon request.

Citations against Government facilities operated by the Contractor for non-compliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Government and the issuing office. Payment of fines or penalty charges associated with citations issued by Federal, State, or local officials will be paid by the Government.

The Contractor shall conduct all operations and maintenance activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, paints, cleaning materials, and/or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked, or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the TPOC immediately.

C-1.15 CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR). A CDR is a formal document used by the Government to process defects in services (see Exhibit E). As initially issued to the Contractor, the CDR describes the discrepancy or problem. The CDR will be discussed with the Contractor or his representative when it is issued. The Contractor shall provide his written response on the CDR form within 24 hours of issuance. If the 24 hours falls on the weekend or Federal Holiday, the written response shall be provided by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time the following business day. The Contractor's response must:

a. Identify the cause and corrective action taken, and

b. Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the TPOC must sign the form. The Contractor will be given a copy of the completed form. Should the Contractor not concur with any decision, etc., the Contractor may so state, in writing, and request a final decision by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer monitors all CDR's issued, and CDR's are the principal evidence used by the Contracting Officer in determining Government contract actions such as termination or decision not to exercise options.

C-1.16 MEETINGS. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-performance meeting to be scheduled by the TPOC.The Contractor or his authorized representative shall contact the TPOC or alternate each workday to discuss contractwork items. Meetings may be in person or by telephone as determined by the TPOC or alternate. Specific topics ofdiscussion at the meetings may include requests for estimates, negotiation, inspections, quality control, and upcomingservices. If a CDR is issued, mutual effort will be made to resolve any and all problems identified to preclude theirrecurrence. The TPOC may alter this reporting schedule, or change the reporting method, time, or place if mutuallyagreeable between the TPOC and the Contractor.

C-1.17 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall have a Quality Control program to ensure the requirements ofthe contract are provided as specified. The primary purpose of Quality Control is to identify and correct deficienciesin the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

The program shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. An inspection system covering all the services stated in the contract specifications.

b. A method of identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

c. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. These files shall be made available for inspection upon request by the TPOC.

d. A method of insuring that employees have full knowledge of performance assignments and that appropriate technical expertise is utilized with each performance assignment.

e. A method of coordinating each crew’s activities with the TPOC and/or inspector.

A sample program is described in Exhibit A. The Contractor may use any or all portions of this plan to prepare a plan of her/his own. A signed plan, including Contractor specific information, shall be provided to the TPOC, and accepted, prior to the Pre-Performance Conference. If changes to this program occur, updated copies shall be provided to the and TPOC.

C-1.18 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 by the TPOC. The Government will keep a record of all complaints received by the public concerning Contractor performance. Upon receipt of a written complaint by the public, the Government will attempt to verify the complaint and furnish the Contractor a copy of the findings. Should the Government verification reveal a non-performance by the Contractor, a CDR may be issued.

A Government employee shall not be considered an Inspector unless they identify himself or herself as such to the Contractor, the Contractor Representative, or Quality Control Inspector. No Inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization of the KO, nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Contract.

C-1.19 DEFICIENCIES. If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory bythe TPOC, the Government will take corrective action. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements,the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements,at no cost to the Government. When the defect in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot becorrected in the specified time frame, the Contractor is required to respond to a CDR (See Section C-1.16).

C-1.20 INTERRUPTIONS TO SYSTEMS. All work that would necessitate an interruption of the use of the projector its support systems or otherwise disrupt building occupants and/or the visiting public shall be fully coordinated and approved in advance by the TPOC. Interruptions shall be kept to an absolute minimum, and all repairs or replacements of equipment or components shall be accomplished in an expeditious and efficient manner.

C-1.21 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

a. Government Furnished Facilities. Suitable space will be provided for the Contractor's use for services performed under this contract, as listed below. The Contractor shall maintain such space or grounds to the same, or higher standards, as similar areas occupied by the Government, and shall assume responsibility forthe safekeeping of facilities provided. The Contractor shall not use those grounds or facilities as a place of habitation. At the completion of the contract, all facilities and equipment shall be returned to theGovernment in the same condition as received. Modifications or changes shall not be made to any facilitieswithout prior written approval of the TPOC. Any modifications to the facilities shall be at the Contractor'sexpense. The facilities provided consist of space within reasonably secure fenced areas. The Contractorshall be responsible for maintaining physical security for Government furnished facilities and property.Should the Contractor reject any or all Government furnished facilities, the Contractor shall provide allnecessary facilities at no cost to the Government. All Government furnished facilities shall be used only forthe performance of services specified herein.

Restroom facilities for contract employees are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor may elect to use public restroom facilities, unless closed.

b. Utilities. The Government will furnish available utilities to perform the specified services. At remote locations the Contractor shall supply his own utilities such as water. The Contractor shall make a dedicated effort to conserve utilities and shall comply with all Government regulations regarding energy conservation. Government furnished utilities shall be used only in the performance of services specified in this contract.

c. Forms. All Department of Defense forms, required by the Government to be used under this contract, will be provided by the Government during the contract period. The Government reserves the right to modify or supersede these forms during the contract period.

d. Control. The Contractor shall provide control to ensure Government furnished equipment, property, or items are utilized only for contract purposes. The Contractor will be provided keys to allow access to certain secure areas and will be held responsible for losses due to their negligence and for the replacement of compromised locks (which can occur due to loss or duplication of keys). Upon completion (including any extensions of contract term) or termination of the contract for any reason, and except for fair wear and tear, the Contractor shall return all Government furnished equipment, keys and any unused material or supplies in the same condition as received.

e. Safety Manual. Prospective contractors may review a copy of the Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 at the Project Office or online at(https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf.

The Contractor shall be provided one copy of Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, during the pre-performance conference.

C-1.22 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS.

a. General. Except as described elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, vehicles, small tools, equipment and operators, supplies, or materials necessary to accomplish all required services. All Contractor furnished tools, equipment, supplies, materials, or vehicles shall meet allapplicable Federal, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, State and local laws or regulations. Apartial list of equipment which shall be needed by the Contractor is included in each section.

b. Equipment. At the end of each section, an "Equipment List" is provided for Contractor reference. The equipment listed is not mandatory, nor necessarily complete. The Government requires, however, that the Contractor provide adequate equipment to perform the services required within the specified time periodfor each job. Adequacy of the equipment (e.g., mowing equipment and vehicles) to perform certainrepetitive services will be determined prior to award of the contract. Also, all equipment used by theContractor must meet safety requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1.

c. Service Vehicle. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide service vehicles as necessary, capable of transporting employees, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies. Contractor service vehicles used along project and public roads must be equipped with an orange rooftop revolving light, a rear mounted warningsign, and reflective tape on the rear bumper.

d. Contractor Equipment and Supply Inspection. The apparent Contractor shall make available for inspectionall service equipment, tools, and samples of supplies he proposes to use for services under this contract,along with proof of ownership or lease agreement. Such articles shall be made available for inspectionwithin seven

(7) working days after notice from the TPOC. Only equipment and supplies inspected andapproved shall be used for services under this contract. A sample of the Safety Inspection forMiscellaneous Equipment Exhibit F. All subsequently procured equipment to be used for services underthis contract must be inspected and approved by the Government prior to use.

CI-1.23 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government property. The Contractor shall be responsible for promptly reporting all acts of vandalism, larceny, and/or pilferage to Government property, and malfunctioning Government equipment to the TPOC. The Contractor shall establish security procedures and safeguards that are compatible with the Government's existing procedures, to protect all equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and other resources. The Contractor shall cooperate with, and provide any assistance necessary to, the Government during any audits, usage checks of expendable property, and inventories of nonexpendable property under control of the Contractor. Any item of value found on the service sites shall be placed into the custody of the TPOC for return to the owner if ownership cannot be established. The Contractor shall inform the TPOC of any information he/she or her/his employees receive about lost and/or found articles from the public.

C-1.24 NOTIFICATION OF SERVICE TO BE DONE. The Contractor will be notified of services to be performed by issuance of Task Orders. Under normal conditions, Task Orders or other notifications will be issued that require response within 48 hours after receipt. If the 48 hours falls on a weekend or Federal Holiday, the response shall begiven by noon the following business day. All Task Orders must be completed by the delivery times as specified inblock 10 of the Task Order Form.

C-1.25 MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the services specified herein. Personnel required to handle emergency situations shall be available on call, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

C-1.26 MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

a. General. Employees, technical personnel, and consultants shall have the education, experience, or knowledge evidenced by license, certificate, diploma, etc., to provide a comprehensive understanding of the systems and components serviced, operated, maintained, and repaired under this contract. Only qualified mechanics and operators shall service, operate, maintain, or repair heating and air-conditioning systems, control tower equipment, miscellaneous equipment, and vehicles. Only properly trained and qualified employees shall be usedin the performance of this contract. All employees shall be subject to applicable Government regulations. In theevent the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative decides the Contractor does not have a qualifiedemployee to perform the specified work, the Contractor shall be required to immediately provide qualifiedpersonnel or to subcontract the work to a specialist.

CI-1.27 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS, LESSEES, AND…