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ADYSON MEDLEY

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U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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RATED ORDER UNDER

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W912QR22Q0014

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the contractor to shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform mowing and maintenance services, to include snow and ice removal, at McAlpine Locks and Dam in accordance with the attached Scope of Work (SOW).

Period of Performance: Date of Award through 31 December 2022 Option 1: 01 January 2023 through 31 December 2023 Option 2: 01 Janiuary 2024 through 31 December 2024 Option 3: 01 January 2025 through 31 December 2025

A site visit prior to submitting a bid is strongly encouraged. Prospective Offerors may set up a site visit by contacting gary.e.chambers@usace.army.mil.

Location:

United States Corps of Engineers McAlpine Locks and Dam 805 North 27th Street Louisville, KY 40212

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 561730 (Size Determination $8,000,000).

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

One award will be made from this Solicitation.

Note: The contract award will be based on Lowest Price to the Government.

Quotes are due on 27 December 2021 at 02:00 PM Eastern Time.

Electronic submittals will be accepted. You may submit your quote to kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil. Fax submittals will not be accepted.

For contractual questions, please contact Kari Smith at (502) 315-7028 or by e-mail at kari.a.rogers@usace.army.mil.

**ALERT: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to contractors submission. 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. Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS).

The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

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

Note: Page numbering in this document may not be accurate.

REPS & CERTS

COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS: __________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER _____________________ FAX NUMBER _____________________

EMAIL ADDRESS ________________________________________________________

BUSINESS SIZE (select one)

Large Business _____ Small Business_____ HUBZone Business_____ 8A _____ Woman-Owned ____ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned ____

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

TAX ID # ______________________

INDICATE Unique Entity Identifier (previously DUNS NUMBER) ___________________ (This is 9 digit numeric code) CAGE NO. _________ (Note: See Unique Entity Identifier (FAR 52.204-7)

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM, LOUISVILLE, KY MOWING SERVICES

BASE YEAR-CALENDAR YEAR DATE OF AWARD - TO 31 DECEMBER 2022

Line Item Numbers (0001-0005) are for the BASE YEAR, Date of Award through 31 December 2022

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST UNIT OF

ISSUE

EST. QTY TOTAL COST

0001 Mowing – Improved Areas $ EA. 32 $ 0002 Mowing – Engineering

Building – Outside the fence

$ EA. 32 $

0003 Snow grading – all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0004 Salt/brine all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0005 Salt/bring bridge area only $ EA. 8 $

OPTION YEAR ONE-CALENDAR YEAR 2023-01 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2023

Line Item Numbers (0006-0010) are for Option Year One, 01 January 2023 through 31 December 2023

ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST UNIT OF

ISSUE

QTY TOTAL COST

0006 Mowing – Improved Areas $ EA. 32 $ 0007 Mowing – Engineering

Building – Outside the fence

$ EA. 32 $

0008 Snow grading – all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0009 Salt/brine all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0010 Salt/bring bridge area only $ EA. 8 $

OPTION YEAR TWO-CALENDAR YEAR 2024-01 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2024

Line Item Numbers (0011-0015) are for Option Year Two, 01 January 2024 through 31 December 2024

ITEM

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT

COST

UNIT OF

ISSUE

QTY TOTAL

0011 Mowing – Improved Areas $ EA. 32 $ 0012 Mowing – Engineering

Building – Outside the fence

$ EA. 32 $

0013 Snow grading – all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0014 Salt/brine all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0015 Salt/bring bridge area only $ EA. 8 $

OPTION YEAR THREE-CALENDAR YEAR 2025-01 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2025

Line Item Numbers (0016-0020) are for Option Year Three, 01 January 2025 through 31 December 2025

ITEM

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT

COST

UNIT OF

ISSUE

QTY TOTAL

0016 Mowing – Improved Areas $ EA. 32 $ 0017 Mowing – Engineering

Building – Outside the fence

$ EA. 32 $

0018 Snow grading – all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0019 Salt/brine all areas $ EA. 8 $ 0020 Salt/bring bridge area only $ EA. 8 $

Total Evaluated Price (Base plus all Option Years) $_____________________

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT MOWING &

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Index of Specifications:

Section Number Section Description

1. Performance Work Statement

2. Administrative Information

3. Contractor Submittals

4. Quality Control/Quality Assurance

5. Mowing Services

6. Roadway & Parking Lot Snow Plowing and Salt Application

7. General Conditions

8. Safety

9. Anti-Terrorism/Operations Security

Index of Exhibits:

Exhibits Description

No. of Pages (excluding Exhibit covers)

Exhibit A. Site Map 4 Pages Exhibit B. Activity Hazard Analysis Format 2 Pages Exhibit C. Sample Form: Contract Discrepancy Report. 1 Page Exhibit D. Excerpts from Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations. 1 Page

MOWING & MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform mowing and maintenance services, to include snow and ice removal, at McAlpine Locks and Dam, 805 North 27th Street, Louisville, KY 40212 with these specifications and the attached drawings. The Contractor's work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision and inspection necessary to assure all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

1.1 Contractor’s Local Representative. If the Contractor’s place of business is located more than 50 miles from the work site, the Contractor shall designate a local representative or superintendent, authorized to represent the Contractor for the day to day administration of matters pertaining to the performance of services and purchase order requirements. The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer’s Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with the name, address and telephone number of the designated local representative or superintendent prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor’s local representative or superintendent (if designated) must live within a 50-mile radius of McAlpine Locks and maintain telephone service for the duration of the purchase order and any option year extensions. Should the Contractor’s local representative change during the term of the purchase order or any extensions thereto, notification of the change shall also be furnished to the TPOC.

1.2 Pre-Work Conference. Prior to the commencement of work under a purchase order, the Contractor shall meet with the Lockmaster or his/her designated representative to thoroughly discuss the purchase order work, specifications, terms, conditions and clauses. A tour of the sites where work will be performed will be conducted following the discussions. It is recommended that the Contractor’s superintendent or local representative (if any) also attend this meeting. During the pre-work conference, the Contractor shall also provide any required submittals not previously submitted. A listing of required submittals is provided in Section 3 below. The Contractor and the Lockmaster shall mutually agree to the time and date of the pre-work conference.

2. ADMINSTRATIVE INFORMATION

2.1 Contracting Officer's Technical Point of Contact T(POC). The following individuals will be designated as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for this purchase order:

The TPOC will be Jay Rickman The alternate TPOC will be Gary Chambers

The Contracting Officer’s Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is authorized by the Contracting Officer to approve monthly invoices for payment and issue instructions to the Contractor effecting or directing the performance of the specified purchase order services. The TPOCs and their designee(s) are also authorized to perform surveillance of work in progress and inspect completed work to determine compliance with the contractual requirements. The TPOCs are not authorized to approve any contractual documents or make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the purchase order.

2.2 Quantities. The quantities listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Services are the estimated number of services that will be provided during a calendar year period and are subject to an increase or decrease at the discretion of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The Contractor will be paid the quoted price on the basis of actual work performed. The performance of services above or below the estimated quantities listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Services shall not be justification for any claim against the Government by the Contractor.

2.3 Contractor Invoices. The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice for payment reflecting services completed during the billing period. The monthly invoices shall be submitted by the fifth working day of the month following the month the services were performed. Monthly invoices shall be submitted to the following address:

One copy to: McAlpine Locks and Dam 805 N. 27th St Louisville, KY 40212

3. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the Contracting Officer prior to the prework conference for this contract.

3.1 Certificate of Insurance. The Contractor shall furnish a copy of a valid Certificate of Insurance, demonstrating the acquisition of the required minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage as required in LCL 0228-003 (Required Insurance), made part of this purchase order.

3.2 Safety Plans. The Contractor shall submit for acceptance by the Contracting Officer, an Accident Prevention Plan with Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs). Guidance for the preparation of these documents can be found in the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), hereinafter referred to as the Safety Manual. The submitted Safety Plan and AHAs shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Safety Manual, current at the time of award. The Safety Manual will be available for loan to the Contractor by the Lockmaster, and is available for downloading or viewing on the Internet at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

3.3 Certification of Employees Qualified to Administer First Aid and CPR. The Contractor shall submit proof that the appropriate numbers of employees, as required in the Safety Manual, are certified to administer first aid and CPR.

3.4 Certification for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS). The Contractor shall submit a certification from the manufacturer or a Registered Professional Engineer to demonstrate rollover protective structures (ROPS), as required in the Safety Manual, comply with applicable SAE recommended practices or an approved OSHA program. In lieu of the certification, the Contractor may provide a written statement containing the following information is permanently affixed to the ROPS:

Manufacturer's or fabricator's name and address.

ROPS model number, if any.

Machine make, model, or series number the structure is designed to fit.

ROPS Certification must be submitted prior to the commencement of any mowing services.

4. QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE.

4.1 Contractor's Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for supervision and inspection of the contract work to assure services are performed in accordance with specified requirements and all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Contractor shall identify the individual(s) who are tasked with field supervision and inspection of the contract services.

4.2 Quality Assurance. The Government will monitor all work to assure compliance with the contract specifications. The Lockmaster is the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer for the purpose of directing the performance of this contract.

4.3 Unsatisfactory Performance. If completed services do not conform to the purchase order requirements, the Government may require the Contractor perform the services again in conformity with the purchase order requirements, at no increase in purchase order price. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to purchase order requirements and (2) reduce or deduct the purchase order price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. If the Contractor fails to promptly correct the unsatisfactory work or fails to take necessary action to ensure future work is in compliance with the purchase order requirements, the Government may proceed with the any rights or remedies detailed within the purchase order’s clauses and terms.

4.3.1 Communication on Unsatisfactory Performance. When the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards, the TPOC will notify the Contractor in writing and may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), as to the nature and the extent of the discrepancy. Upon receipt of a CDR, the Contractor shall explain in writing, within five (5) working days, why the performance was less than satisfactory and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented.

5. MOWING SERVICES.

5.1 General. The Contractor shall perform mowing services in accordance with the specifications and attached drawings. The estimated quantity of mowing services is indicated on the quote schedule.

5.2 Work Schedule. The Contractor shall perform all mowing services within the periods indicated in paragraphs

5.8 and 5.9. All mowing services shall be performed 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through Friday.

Services shall not be performed on weekends or Federal holidays.

New Year’s Day (1 January) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President’s Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (19 June) Independence Day (4 July) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veteran’s Day (11 November) Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November) Christmas (25 December)

5.3 Initial Mowing. It is not anticipated mowing will be required prior to April 1st of each season. However, the Lockmaster may direct mowing at an earlier time if unusual climate conditions cause premature growth.

5.4 Equipment.

5.4.1 Tractors and Riding Lawn Mowers. Tractors and riding mowers shall be equipped as required in paragraph

8.5 Equipment Safety.

5.5 Mowing.

5.5.1 General. All mowing shall be performed in a manner to produce a smooth and uniform height of cut. There shall be no uncut vegetation because of the lack of mower overlap or from wheel rollover. Banks and ditch lines shall not be mowed with tractor mowers when they are wet and when damage may occur to the grounds. Trimming and edging shall be performed during each mowing service in accordance with paragraph 5.6, below.

5.5.2 Improved Areas. Vegetation within the Improved Areas shall be mowed to a uniform height within the range of 1-1/2 inches to 2-1/2 inches above ground. Mower clippings shall be evenly or uniformly distributed and shall not be piled or released in windrows.

5.6 Trimming and Edging.

5.6.1 Trimming. All vegetation shall be cut around and under fences, guardrail, trees, sign posts, garbage can stands, hydrants, bulletin boards, power poles, water and sewage treatment plants, restrooms, and other appurtenant structures. A ten foot strip shall be mowed on the outside of each fence line, as well as a 10 strip on the inside if the fence is not along an area that is included in the general mowing areas. Mowing inside the Engineering building fence will not be required. String trimmers shall not be used to trim around trees which have a base diameter of less than 3 inches. It is recommended that each Offeror visit the site to determine the extent of trimming to be performed.

5.6.2 Edging. All sidewalks, curbs, concrete slabs, and concrete gutters shall be edged to prevent overlapping of grass.

5.7 Cleanup. Before mowing, the Contractor shall pick up all litter and debris within the mowing area. The litter shall be disposed of in garbage cans which will be provided by the Lockmaster. After mowing is accomplished, the Contractor shall sweep walkways and concrete slabs to remove vegetation deposited from the mowing operation.

5.8 MCALPINE LOCKS – Mowing Areas and Completion Times

5.8.1 Mowing Areas. Areas to be mowed shall consist of APPROXIMATELY: Improved (6.0 acres) areas as shown on the drawings accompanying these specifications. Completion Time. After the Lockmaster directs the commencement of work, the Contractor shall complete each service within the time indicated below:

Mowing Improved Areas: 2 Working Days

Each service period will begin on the date directed by the Lockmaster at a time no earlier than the day after notification. Regardless of when the work is initiated, the Contractor shall complete each area within its specified number of days. The completion period will be extended if services are delayed by inclement weather.

5.8.2 Estimated Cutting. Improved areas - 32 times Apr-Nov

The contract shall be quoted per a one-time mow / cut for Improved areas

5.8.3 Mowing locations

ITEM LOCATION AREA ACRES

TOTAL

1. Areas around Training Center

3.0 acres

2. Maintenance Compound and surrounding roads

2.8 acres

3. Fisherman’s access area .3 acres

4. 10’ along fences (if not already included in a mowed area) 1.8 acres

5. Engineering Building outside fence .3 acres

Total

8.2 acres

6. ROADWAY & PARKING LOT SNOW PLOWING AND SALT APPLICATION

6.1. Overview. The Contractor(s) shall provide all materials and labor required for snow & ice removal at McAlpine Locks and Dam as described herein.

6.2. Detailed Requirements. When notified, Contractors are to perform all necessary actions to insure that assigned parking lots and roads are kept safe and operable to vehicles and pedestrians by utilizing one or a combination of plowing and or Snow Melt Application. The Contractor shall perform services on an on-call basis and be available for contact on a twenty-four (24) hour day, seven (7) day a week basis. Snow removal personnel and equipment shall be at contracted sites for snow removal emergency within a two hour period. The Contractor shall report to the assigned area no later than two (2) hours after notification by the Lockmaster. Contractor must also provide multiple phone numbers with contact people to be called when equipment and/or personnel are called to work. Telephone must be answered twenty-four (24) hours per day.

6.3. Safety Measures. Contractor shall take all necessary safeguards and precautions per US Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM-385-1-1.

6.4. Equipment.

6.4.1. All equipment and personnel operating under the terms of this agreement shall be in full conformance with Federal laws and regulations.

6.4.2. All equipment shall have sufficient lights to provide a high degree of illumination. Further, all equipment shall be equipped with highly visible emergency lighting including but not limited to Beacon Rays or comparable.

6.4.3. Contractor’s plow trucks shall be identified with the name of the contractor’s business on both sides of the truck

6.5. Materials Spreaders. Contractor must have a sufficient number of acceptable material spreaders capable of evenly distributing free flowing granular materials (such as road salt and/or treated sand).

6.6. Salt.

6.6.1. Material Specifications. Sodium Chloride (NACL) minimum 95.0 percent.

6.6.2. Application Specifications. Application rate for Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) shall be a minimum of 15 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft., unless directed otherwise.

6.6.3. Application Rate and Spreading Pattern. Material shall be applied evenly over surface. This can be done by calibrated spreaders or by hand scoop. If spreading deicer by hand scoop, every effort should be made to apply deicer not in piles, snake patterns or insufficient amounts to do the job.

6.7 Responsibilities for Equipment and Driver.

6.7.1. The contractor must properly maintain, in excellent working condition, the plowing equipment for the entire contract term. The contractor must, upon request provide License, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Insurance Certificates for their business and their subcontractors at any time during this contract for inspection by the TPOC. The contractor must also supply a fully qualified, licensed and responsible driver for the equipment. The contractor must supply the name(s) of the driver(s) for each vehicle upon request.

6.7.2. Contactor must provide the names of subcontractors for this contract and any changes in subcontractors during the snow season.

6.7.3. The contractor shall visit all site locations with his subcontractors to inspect the lay of the site, identify areas of concern and plan for snow storage.

6.8 Responsibilities During Snow Season. Maintain a system whereby the Lockmaster can contact the contractor at a specified telephone number for 24 hours, 7 days a week. The Lockmaster will under normal circumstances allow approximately two (2) hours between notification and the start time.

6.9 Responsibilities During a Snow Plow Run.

6.9.1 Once a snow run has been requested, the contractor must:

Arrive at the designated facility at the designated start time. This will under normal circumstances be within approximately two (2) hours after verbal notification.

Additional caution must be taken when plowing or spreading salt during business hours. In no case shall vehicles be plowed in or salt spread when pedestrians are within range. Contractor must adjust salt spreader to minimize the chance of salt hitting vehicles or landscape plants nearby.

Contractor must notify the Lockmaster if equipment or vehicle becomes out of service if this will impact the target completions time for the assigned facilities.

In the event of back-to-back runs, the contractor must obtain authorization before starting a second run.

Piles of salt spilled by accident shall be removed or evenly spread on the pavement.

If the contractor or his subcontractor becomes involved in an accident with a vehicle, pedestrian or property damage, they must notify the Lockmaster immediately.

6.10. Responsibilities for Damages. The contractor is liable for damages to sod, shrubbery, trees and structures which he/she caused while plowing under this contract. The contractor must repair all damage for which he/she is liable.

Damages to automobiles and auto accidents must be reported immediately to the Lockmaster. If the contractor's equipment does not meet safety requirements at any time, the Lockmaster will have the right to order such equipment off the job.

6.11. Plowing Requirements - Facilities Management. The contractor is responsible for locating fire lanes, handicap ramp entrances, curb cuts, parking lot drains and plant material. Snow shall not be stored in these areas. The storage of snow from a heavy snow should be, if possible, stored next to an open drain or on the low side of the parking lot to reduce freezing run off. Parking spaces should be cleared to the curb and snow pushed in such a way to minimize the use of parking spaces for snow storage. Snow plow blade angle should be used in a way to prevent parked vehicles from being blocked in by snow. Parking lots occupied by vehicles during a snow storm shall have parking lot throughways and driveways cleared to allow for egress of vehicles. The contractor is responsible for identifying sites with parking bumpers and to use caution while removing snow near then to prevent damage.

6.12. Report to the TPOC or Lockmaster Immediately:

If you cannot start plowing at appointed time.

If equipment breaks down while plowing.

If any Facility cannot be plowed and reason why.

If any damage is done to other vehicles or property.

ITEM LOCATION SQ. FT. ROADWAY SQ. FT. PARKING

S PACES &

ENTRANCES

AREA SQ. FT. TOTAL

1. Kentucky side Roadway and Resident Office area

30,000 14,380 44,380

2. McAlpine Lock Bridge 62,025 N/A 62,025

3. Shippingport Island &

Fisherman’s Parking Lot 56,919 8,236 65,155

TOTAL SQ FT- 171,560

NOTE: It is the contractor’s responsibility to inspect these sites in preparation for his offer. Quotes shall be per plow run. See road drawings attached to this solicitation.

7. GENERAL CONDITIONS.

7.1 Lost and Found Articles. Any item of value found on the site of work shall be placed in custody of the Lockmaster for return to the owner, if ownership can be established.

7.2 Property Damage. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government property due to the Contractor's negligence. Any property damage, act of vandalism, or equipment malfunction shall be immediately reported to the Lockmaster.

7.3 Storage of Equipment. The Government will not furnish facilities for the Contractor to store equipment.

8. SAFETY.

8.1 General Safety. Performance of all services shall assure complete safety to visitors, Contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The Contractor shall comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), current at the time of award and any subsequent revisions to document.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards for general industry (29 CFR Part 1910) as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

8.2 Safety Manual Availability. Upon request, the Lockmaster will loan a copy of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) to the Contractor. The Safety Manual can also be downloaded or viewed at the following Internet site:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

8.3 Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. The Contractor shall provide Contractor personnel with any personal protective apparel and equipment required by the Safety Manual and as necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a hard hat, shirt (with sleeves), long trousers, and safety-toe shoes/boots during all purchase order work except as otherwise noted herein. Contractor personnel operating trucks/cars are not required to wear hard hats. Contractor employees shall utilize hearing protection devices, work gloves, rubber gloves, chaps and face shields or protective glasses/goggles whenever required by the Safety Manual.

Appropriate fire extinguishers and compliant first aid kits shall also be provided and made readily accessible to

Contractor personnel.

8.4 Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor will schedule employees so the appropriate number of personnel are on duty who are certified to administer first aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual. Copies of the certification will be furnished in accordance with paragraph 3.3 above.

8.5 Equipment Safety.

8.5.1 Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS).

8.5.1.1 A certification or written statement shall be provided, in accordance with paragraph 3.4, "Certification of Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS)" above.

8.5.1.2 Rollover protective structures shall be installed on all riding lawn mowers and tractors, regardless of size, which are to be operated on 5 horizontal to 1 vertical, or steeper, slopes. There are mowing areas within this contract which will require the use of ROPS, if mowed with riding equipment. The Contractor shall determine riding mowers and tractors, intended for operation on slopes, have sufficient wheel base and weight to resist overturning because of the

ROPS.

8.5.2. Seat Belts. Seat belts are required on all riding lawn mowers and tractors. Seat belts are also required in all vehicles used in the performance of purchase order work. The Contractor shall insure all Contractor personnel utilize seat belts during the performance of contracted services.

8.5.3 Protective Guards/Devices. Mowers shall be equipped with suitable grass discharge protective guards to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property. Protective guards and safety devices on Contractor equipment shall not be disabled, removed or otherwise rendered ineffective except as necessary to repair the equipment.

Equipment repairs requiring the removal or disablement of protective guards or safety devices shall only be conducted while motors are turned off and all other required hazardous energy control procedures are implemented.

8.5.4. Safe Equipment. During the performance of purchase order services, the Contractor shall use only well maintained equipment and is safe to operate for its intended purposes. The Contractor shall implement an equipment inspection and maintenance program, sufficient to detect equipment maintenance needs and correct unsafe or malfunctioning equipment in a timely manner.

8.5.5 Safe Mower Operation. Riding mowers shall be operated in a safe and controlled manner at all times. The operating speed shall be at a rate that insures full operator control at all times. Turns by mower equipment shall be sufficiently slow that the operator maintains full control and prevents wheel spins that could damage vegetation or create ruts in the turf.

8.6 Mowing on Slopes. Mowing shall not be performed on slopes with 5 horizontal to 1 vertical (10%) or steeper grade, when the ground is soft or the grass is wet.

8.7 Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor will be responsible for implementing a hazard communication program for Contractor personnel, as required by the Safety Manual. The Contractor shall make Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available to all affected employees and provide the TPOC with copies upon request.

8.8 Stop Orders. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety requirements as specified herein or incorporated by reference, the TPOC or his designees may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such a stop order shall be subject to a claim for time extension or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor. The Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of a stop order.

9. ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY

9.1 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the TPOC within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

9.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s 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.

9.3 For 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.

9.4 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.

9.5 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annal OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the TPOC or to the contracting officer (if a TPOC) is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or https://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

9.6 Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

9.7 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.

EXHIBIT A:

Site Maps

Entrance Area. Mowing Areas outlined in green and fence lines are red.

Training Center Area. Mowing Areas outlined in green and fence lines are red.

Maintenance Compound and Fisherman’s Access Areas. Mowing Areas outlined in green and fence lines are red.

Snow removal areas outlined in blue

EXHIBIT B

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS FORMAT

ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1. Contract Number: 2. Contractor Name: 3. Date prepared:

4. Title/Activity Performed: 5. Location: 6. Estimated Date of Completion:

7. PRINCIPAL STEPS 8. POTENTIAL HAZARDS 9. RECOMMENDED CONTROLS

7. PRINCIPAL STEPS 8. POTENTIAL

HAZARDS

9. RECOMMENDED CONTROLS

10. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED 11. INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS

12. TRAINING

REQUIREMENTS

13. Prepared by (Signature and Date):

14. Safety Officer Review (Signature and Date):

15. AHA Discussed at Preparatory Meeting Held On (Signature and Date):

EXHIBIT C

SAMPLE FORM – CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (DA Form 5479)

CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT

For use of form, see AR 5-20; the proponent agency is DACSIM.

1. CONTRACT

NUMBER

2. TO: (Contractor and Manger Name) 3. FROM: (Name of QAE)

DATES

PREPARED ORAL NOTIFICATION RETURNED BY

CONTRACTOR

ACTION COMPLETE

4. DISCEPANCY OR PROBLEM (Describe in Detail: Include reference in PWS/Directive: Attach continuation sheet if necessary.)

5. SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

6. TO: (Contracting Officer) 7. FROM: (Contractor)

8. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE AS TO CAUSE, CORRECTIVE ACTION AND ACTIONS TO PREVENT RECURRANCE.

ATTACH CONTINUATION SHEET IF NECESSARY (Cite applicable Q.A. programprocedures or new A.W. procedures.)

9. SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE 10. DATE

11. GOVERNMENT EVALUATION (Acceptance, partial acceptance, rejection: attach continuation sheet if necessary.)

12. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS (Payment deduction, cure notice, show cause, other.)

CLOSEOUT

CONTRACTOR

NOTIFIED

NAME& TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

Q AE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

EXHIBIT D

EXCERPTS FROM THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS

(Definitions of Selected Occupations) 11210 Laborer, Ground Maintenance

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.). Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools. Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system. Picks up and burns or carts away leaves, paper or other litter. Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower. Spreads salt on walkways and other areas. Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.

11330 Tractor Operator

Drives gasoline or diesel powered tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in ground, or pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment.

Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (over 2000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractor. Adjusts equipment for proper operation. Lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts, and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.

23470 Laborer

Performs tasks which require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. The following tasks are typical of this occupation: Loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances; moves supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks;

stacks materials for storage or binning; collects refuse and salvageable materials. Digs, fills, and tamps earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake;

shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts tree and brush; operates power lawnmowers. Moves and arranges heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances; moves heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment. Spreads sand and salt on icy roads and walk- ways; picks up leaves and trash.

31361 Truckdriver, Light Truck

Straight truck, under 1 1/2 tons, usually 4 wheels.

31362 Truckdriver, Medium Truck

Straight truck, 1 1/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2020

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items SEP 2021 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned

Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2020- O0015)

MAY 2020

252.225-7974 (Dev) Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)

FEB 2020

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--

Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

APR 2020

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

JUN 2013

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public Web sites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those…