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W912QR23Q0032 28-Feb-2023

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

502.315.7494

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 14 Mar 2023

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912QR9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ADYSON MEDLEY

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. 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)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 502.315.7494 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,000

NAICS:

325320

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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ITEM NO.

W912QR23Q0032

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the contractor to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment, fuel, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform non- native Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera species), Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifoli), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and White Mulberry (Morus alba) control and treatment services at the Caesar Creek Lake project areas in accordance with the attached Scope of Work (SOW).

Location:

United States Corps of Engineers Caesar Creek Lake 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 325320 (Size Determination 1,000).

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 14 March 2023 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Electronic submittals will be accepted. You may submit your quote to adyson.medley@usace.army.mil. Fax submittals will not be accepted.

For contractual questions, please contact Adyson Medley at (502) 315-6211 or by e-mail at adyson.medley@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.

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Base Year: Date of Award – 31 December 2023

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

0001 Foliar Treatment 220 HR $ $ 0002 Stump Treatment 70 HR $ $

BASE YEAR TOTAL: $

Option Year 1: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

0001 Foliar Treatment 220 HR $ $

OPTION 1 TOTAL: $

Option Year 2: 01 January 2025 – 31 December 2025

0001 Foliar Treatment 220 HR $ $

OPTION 2 TOTAL: $

Option Year 3: 01 January 2026 – 31 December 2026

0001 Foliar Treatment 220 HR $ $

OPTION 3 TOTAL: $

Option Year 4: 01 January 2027 – 31 December 2027

0001 Foliar Treatment 220 HR $ $

OPTION 4 TOTAL: $

TOTAL ALL OPTIONS: $____________

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTIONS: $____________

REPS & CERTS

COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS: _________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________

BUSINESS SIZE (select one or more as applicable):

Large Business ____ Small Business ____ HUBZone ____ 8(a) ____ Women-Owned Small Business ____ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business ____ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned ____

CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): YES ____ NO ____

(Note: See FAR 52.204-7)

TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN): ____________

UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER: ____________

(Note: See FAR 52.204-7. The Unique Entity Identifier is a 12 character alphanumeric code.)

CAGE CODE: ________

(Note: See FAR 52.204-7)

PEFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CAESAR CREEK LAKE

WOODY INVASIVE

CONTOL

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

SECTION C-1

GENERAL

SECTION C-1 GENERAL

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

C-1.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS

C-1.4 NEGOTIATION

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES

C-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

C-1.9 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C-1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING

C-1.11 DAMAGE REPORTS

C-1.12 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES’ CONDUCT AND COMPETENTCY

C-1.13 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY

C-1.14 SUPERVISION

C-1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

C-1.16 CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR)

C-1.17 MEETINGS

C-1.18 QUALITY CONTROL

C-1.19 QUALITY ASSURANCE

C-1.20 DEFICIENCIES

C-1.21 INTERRUPTIONS TO SYSTEMS

C-1.22 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

C-1.23 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C-1.24 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

C-1.25 NOTIFICATION OF WORK TO BE DONE

C-1.26 MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

C-1.27 MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

C-1.28 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS, LESSEES, AND

VOLUNTEERS

C-1.29 REPORTS

C-1.30 APPLICALBE PUBLICATIONS

C-1.31 DEFINITIONS

C-1.32 HOURLY PRICING

C-1.33 PREWORK CONFERENCE

C-1.34 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF

ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

SECTION C-10

HERBICIDE SERVICES

SECTION C-10 HERBICIDE SERVICES

C-10.1 GENERAL

C-10.2 NEGOTIATIONS

C-10.3 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

C-10.4 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

EXHIBITS

Exhibit A Contract Discrepancy Report Exhibit B Excerpts from Service Contract Act’s Directory of Occupations Exhibit C Sample Forms Exhibit D Activity Hazard Analysis Guidance Exhibit E Sample Quality Control Plan Exhibit F Accident Prevention Plan Exhibit G Quality Assurance Plan Exhibit H Exhibit I

Pesticide Application Record Maps of Spray Areas

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION C-1

General

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION. Caesar Creek Lake is in southwestern Ohio, in Warren County, adjacent to Waynesville, OH. The principal cities in the area are Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

C-1.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment, fuel, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform non-native Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera species), Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifoli), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and White Mulberry (Morus alba) control and treatment services at the Caesar Creek Lake project 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 three most common bush honeysuckle species found in Ohio are Tartarian (Lonicera tatarica), Amur (Lonicera maackii), and Morrow (Lonicera morrowii), can be distinguished from each other by characteristics of their leaves and flowers. Tartarian honeysuckle can hybridize with Morrow resulting in another invasive bush honeysuckle called Bella (Lonicera x bella) or showy fly honeysuckle. This hybrid has characteristics of both parent plants making positive field identification difficult. However, for purposes of control, the non-native bush honeysuckle species can be considered as a group.

The quantities listed in the price breakout 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. The Government reserves the right to perform any portion of the services listed.

It is emphasized that the service described in this contract is a critical part of the Corps mission.

The service described will be performed in a natural and public recreation areas. The Corps is committed to "Customer Care", environmental stewardship, and providing quality professional service.

Special attention is directed to Exhibit E – Contractors Statement of Experience. All offerors must clearly demonstrate they have the technical ability to meet the minimum standards for the wide variety of critical requirements of this contract to ensure the Corps mission is completed.

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS. When the service is required under these Specifications, the Contractor shall respond within 48 hours after receipt of notification. The Contractor will be notified of the service to be performed by issuance of a Task Order by the Government.

a. Task Orders. All services under this contract will be ordered by issuance of Task Orders (SF1449 or DD1155) and Call Orders. The Task Order will list those items from the price breakout schedule to be used to perform the service. The Contractor shall not perform the service contained in the Task Order until a call order is issued for the service to be performed.

b. Call Orders. The Call Order is the Contractors' notification to actually perform the service, at the time(s) specified by the local point of contact, or if the time is not specified, according to the time schedules contained in the technical provisions of the contract. There may be several call orders issued, at different times, for services contained in the contract. All services under this contract will proceed by the issuance of a call order.

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

C-1.4. NEGOTIATION. Task Orders that are to be performed on an hourly basis that will be agreed upon by negotiation between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (KO). This procedure will be initiated by the Government issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Contractor shall complete the Price Breakout Schedule of the RFQ and return it to the KO.

Unless otherwise specified in writing by the KO, the Contractor shall return the completed form within 48 hours of receipt of the request. If the Contractor's quote is reasonable, the KO will issue a Task Order. If the Contractor's quote is considered unreasonable, the Contractor and KO will attempt to reach a fair and reasonable price through negotiation. If an agreement cannot be reached, the KO may elect to decline performance of the work or elect to send the negotiation package to the Contracting Officer for resolution. If subsequent negotiations fail to resolve the matter, the Government reserves the right to obtain the services in question by whatever means deemed to be in the best interest of the Government, including use of its own work force.

The purpose of negotiation is to establish a fair and reasonable price for the job under consideration. The Government and Contractor will negotiate toward the most efficient method of work and the number of hours required. The most efficient method is that method of work which accomplishes the job safely and at the lowest price. Once negotiated the Contractor must perform the job using the method of work and line items agreed upon during negotiations. Task Orders for services under this Section will be written as One Job for Sum. Individual contract line items shall be specified on the Price Breakout Schedule.

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST or as specified on the Task Order. Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas shall be performed during the hours 08:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the local point of contact. Refer to individual sections of this specification for specific schedules of work.

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) Independence Day (July 4th) Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)

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. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the local point of contact.

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

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the local point of contact prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

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

Exhibit G.

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

c. Contractor Representatives. List of names of Contractor Representatives.

d. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan is in Exhibit H. 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. Herbicide Applicators. A list of names of state qualified herbicide applicators, including experience, training, and qualifications to apply herbicide. A copy of the Ohio Department of Agriculture Herbicide License shall be submitted.

g. Certificate of Insurance

h. Security Requirements – See section C-1.9.h

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, obtain any licenses or permits required to perform all aspects, requirements, and services 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-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR 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 calendar 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 always wear these uniforms when they are performing services under this contract.

Exceptions may be granted by the local point of contact for short term workers, or during disasters, emergencies, or special circumstances specified by the local point of contact. Stained or faded uniforms shall not be worn. All vehicles used by the Contractor to perform services 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 local point of contact. All vehicles used in performance of services must be marked. Vehicles used by the Contractor to perform administrative functions such as morning meetings or crew supervision must also be marked.

C-1.9 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

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

The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1 (http://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 Park Manager a minimum of 7 days prior to a Contractor monthly safety meeting to permit a Government representative to attend.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention

Plan to assure that requirements of the safety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work.

One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the Park Manager one week prior to the pre-work conference. The Accident Prevention Plan 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 insure safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the AHA. An approved AHA must be prepared by the Contractor for each Task Order issued by the Government. Sample AHA’s may be 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 job. The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions. Prior to performing jobs with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall review, at a “Tool Box” safety meeting, the approved AHA’s with those employees who shall perform that work each time the work is ordered. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above AHA Tool Box safety 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 jobs for which an adequate AHA does not already exist. A copy of this AHA shall be submitted to the Park Manager and must be accepted before the Contractor starts the job. This copy of the AHA will become the property of the Government. Guidance is included, which shall be used by the Contractor as a guide for the preparation of required AHA's.

3) A copy of an approved AHA is required for each Task Order issued by the Government.

A copy of the approved AHA’s shall be available at all times to workers at each associated job site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

d. Public Safety. The Contractor shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where work is being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the Park Manager any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The Accident Prevention Plan shall include procedures to be taken to provide for public safety.

Additionally, the Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work 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 (as detailed in C-1.8), long trousers, and appropriate footwear during all contract work. Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by safety 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 Manual standards shall also be provided by the Contractor and easily accessible to all employees.

f. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor shall schedule employees, so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual. Copies of their certification shall be provided in accordance with EM 385-1-1. 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 the Safety Manual. The Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review by the park manager 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. Required Security Training and Planning.

1) General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract.

The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel.

In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2) Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center- Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

3) Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

4) SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form or Pre-Bid/Site Visit Form; each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign

Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRL-SC

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202

Charles R. Tanner, phone (502) 315-6929; email Charles.R.Tanner@usace.army.mil James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; email James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754; email Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil

C-1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the local point of contact immediately. Prompt action shall be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the local point of contact. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor shall complete and submit to the local point of contact a copy of ENG Form 3394 (see Exhibit D). The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA 300 Log (see Exhibit D) of on-the-job injuries and first aid treatments.

C-1.11 DAMAGE REPORTS. All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the local point of contact. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the local point of contact, within 2 workdays (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submit to the local point of contact a copy of ENG 3394.

C-1.12 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES' CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY. All contract employees shall always conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner. Since most services are performed in 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 the 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 local point of contact to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO or the local point of contact may 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 ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and 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 nor be the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee shall be made.

C-1.13 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 Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above.

C-1.14 SUPERVISION. The Contractor or a Contractor Representative shall personally supervise the services 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 Accident Prevention Plan. All QCI'S shall have the authority to determine for the Contractor when work is ready for Government inspection and to make decisions for the Contractor on re-performance when necessary. A QCI shall be appointed for each work crew. For services performed outside normal working hours, a Contractor Representative or QCI shall be present at the work site.

The local point of contact 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 local point of contact before work is performed.

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

C-1.15 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 local point of contact. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the local point of contact, 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. If the citations are issued due to faulty operation or maintenance practices of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer or local point of contact will deduct the fine from any monies due the Contractor.

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, 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 local point of contact immediately.

C-1.16 CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR). A CDR is a formal document used by the Government to process defects in services (see Exhibit B). 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. The Contractor's response must:

a. Identify the cause and corrective action taken, and

b. Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

The Contracting Officer or local point of contact will evaluate the Contractor's response and take appropriate action. Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the local 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-1.17 MEETINGS. The Contractor or his authorized representative shall contact the local point of contact or representative each workday (Monday-Friday, with the schedule and location determined by the local point of contact or representative) to discuss contract service items.

Meetings may be in person or by telephone, as determined by the Government local point of contact or representative. Specific topics of discussion at the meetings may include issuing Task Orders, requests for estimates, negotiation, inspections, quality control, and upcoming services.

If a CDR is issued, mutual effort will be made to resolve any and all problems identified to preclude their recurrence. The local point of contact may alter this reporting schedule, or change the reporting method, time, or place if mutually agreeable between the local point of contact and the Contractor.

C-1.18 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall have a Quality Control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The primary purpose of Quality Control is to identify and correct deficiencies in 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 local point of contact. A quality control inspection shall be submitted to the local point of contact at the conclusion of every service.

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

e. A method of coordinating each work crew’s activities with the local point of contact and/or inspector.

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

Failure to provide appropriate Quality Control may result in issuance of a CDR, and/or termination of the contract.

C-1.19 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. The Government will monitor the contract to ensure compliance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) but reserves the right to alter the plan at its own discretion. The QASP is included as Exhibit I for information purposes only and will not be made part of any resulting contract. As appropriate, calculation of deductions for certain deficiencies will be made using the contract clause entitled "Inspection of Services" located in Exhibit E, in lieu of the payment analysis method described in the QASP.

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 nonperformance by the Contractor, a CDR may be issued.

A Government employee shall not be considered an Inspector unless he identifies himself 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 Contracting Officer, nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Contract.

C-1.20 DEFICIENCIES. If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory by the local point of contact, 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 be corrected in the specified time frame, the Contractor is required to respond to a CDR (See Section C-1.16).

C-1.21 INTERRUPTIONS TO SYSTEMS.