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W912QR24R0043

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

502.315.6933

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 12 Apr 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

29-Mar-2024

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA 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.

9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ANDREW J FLEMING

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

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

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

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

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

561730

X

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

(CONTINUED)

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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

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a contractor to provide Mowing, Maintenance and Cleaning Services for Caesar Creek Lake, Ohio in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps. The contractor’s services and responsibility shall include all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles, required to perform all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

LOCATION:

Caesar Creek Lake 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068

This RFQ is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS 561730; Size Standard: $9,500,000.00.

One (1) firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be made from this solicitation. The basis of award will be Lowest Total Price (Total of the Base Year and all Option Years).

Task orders will be issued against the IDIQ contract with the specific tasks and quantities of the services to be provided.

The Base Year will be from date of award through 31 December 2024. This solicitation contains an option clause to allow the Government to extend the awarded contract for up to four additional one-year periods.

For the base period, the Government obligates itself to obtain not less than $2,000.00 in services. The Minimum Guarantee is $2,000.00 for the base period only. There is no guaranteed minimum for the option periods, if exercised.

Quotes are due no later than 12 April 2024 at 10:00 AM ET. Please submit quotes to Andrew Fleming at andrew.j.fleming@usace.army.mil. Fax Submittals will not be accepted.

For contractual questions, please follow the instructions for ProjNET below.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to submitting a quote. Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor. All 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.

Page Numbering may not be sequential.

SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

In accordance with FAR 52.237-1, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

The performance work statement contains the measurements and location of this project for reference.

It is highly recommended each offeror attends a site visit. The contractor assumes responsibility for all quantities, materials, critical dimensions, and site conditions used to calculate their quote and perform the requested work. All contractors may call the Point of Contact (POC) for an appointment. The POC’s contact information is as follows:

POC: Jim O’Boyle

Phone: 513.897.1050

James.F.OBoyle@usace.army.mil

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS - BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet.

As noted below, Bidders shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Bidders shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR-24R0043 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: ZFSBZ8-458R5K The last day for questions shall be 5 calendar days prior to due date.

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency: This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key: Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. E mail: Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency: This should be marked as USACE.

4. K ey: Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. E mail: Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Bidders are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0001 Improved Rec Area Mowing 24 each

0002 Improved Operations Area Mowing 24 each

0003 Semi-Improved Areas (Dam, Dikes & Bin Wall) 5 each

0004 Semi-Improved Firebreak Mowing 5 each

0005 Landscape Labor 40 hours

0006 Woodchip approx. 8000 LF of Trail 8000 lf

0007 Tree Mulching 1 each

SECTION C-2 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0008 Visitor Center Area (Level 1) 180 each

0009 Holly Area (Level 1) 24 each

0010 Holly Area (Level 2) 156 each

0011 Tailwater Area (Level 1) 24 each

0012 Tailwater Area (Level 2) 156 each

0013 Flat Fork Area (Level 1) 24 each

0014 Flat Fork Area (Level 2) 156 each

0015 Total Area Cleaning & Litter Pick-up 6 each

SECTION C-3 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0016 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 1) 145 each

0017 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 2) 40 each

0018 Project Office Cleaning (level 1) 140 each

0019 Learning Center Special Event Cleaning 10 each

0020 Visitor Center Exhibit Cleaning 2 each

0021 MRA office, VC, Learning Ctr. Window & Light 3 each

0022 Project Office Window & Light Fixture Clean 2 each

BASE YEAR - CY 2024

Base Year Total CY 2024

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial and Policing Services

SECTION C-3 - Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Maintenance of Landscape Areas

SECTION C-4 - Subtotal

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0023 Improved Rec Area Mowing 24 each

0024 Improved Operations Area Mowing 24 each

0025 Semi-Improved Areas (Dam, Dikes & Bin Wall) 5 each

0026 Semi-Improved Firebreak Mowing 5 each

0027 Landscape Labor 40 hours

0028 Woodchip approx. 8000 LF of Trail 8000 lf

0029 Tree Mulching 1 each

SECTION C-2 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0030 Visitor Center Area (Level 1) 180 each

0031 Holly Area (Level 1) 24 each

0032 Holly Area (Level 2) 156 each

0033 Tailwater Area (Level 1) 24 each

0034 Tailwater Area (Level 2) 156 each

0035 Flat Fork Area (Level 1) 24 each

0036 Flat Fork Area (Level 2) 156 each

0037 Total Area Cleaning & Litter Pick-up 6 each

SECTION C-3 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0038 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 1) 145 each

0039 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 2) 40 each

0040 Project Office Cleaning (level 1) 140 each

0041 Learning Center Special Event Cleaning 10 each

0042 Visitor Center Exhibit Cleaning 2 each

0043 MRA office, VC, Learning Ctr. Window & Light 3 each

0044 Project Office Window & Light Fixture Clean 2 each

OPTION YEAR TOTAL - CY 2025 $

OPTION YEAR One - CY 2025 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Maintenance of Landscape Areas

SECTION C-3 - Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial and Policing Services

Total

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0045 Improved Rec Area Mowing 24 each

0046 Improved Operations Area Mowing 24 each

0047 Semi-Improved Areas (Dam, Dikes & Bin Wall) 5 each

0048 Semi-Improved Firebreak Mowing 5 each

0049 Landscape Labor 40 hours

0050 Woodchip approx. 8000 LF of Trail 8000 lf

0051 Tree Mulching 1 each

SECTION C-2 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0052 Visitor Center Area (Level 1) 180 each

0053 Holly Area (Level 1) 24 each

0054 Holly Area (Level 2) 156 each

0055 Tailwater Area (Level 1) 24 each

0056 Tailwater Area (Level 2) 156 each

0057 Flat Fork Area (Level 1) 24 each

0058 Flat Fork Area (Level 2) 156 each

0059 Total Area Cleaning & Litter Pick-up 6 each

SECTION C-3 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0060 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 1) 145 each

0061 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 2) 40 each

0062 Project Office Cleaning (level 1) 140 each

0063 Learning Center Special Event Cleaning 10 each

0064 Visitor Center Exhibit Cleaning 2 each

0065 MRA office, VC, Learning Ctr. Window & Light 3 each

0066 Project Office Window & Light Fixture Clean 2 each

OPTION YEAR TOTAL - CY 2026 $

OPTION YEAR Two- CY 2026 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Maintenance of Landscape Areas

SECTION C-3 - Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial and Policing Services

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0067 Improved Rec Area Mowing 24 each

0068 Improved Operations Area Mowing 24 each

0069 Semi-Improved Areas (Dam, Dikes & Bin Wall) 5 each

0070 Semi-Improved Firebreak Mowing 5 each

0071 Landscape Labor 40 hours

0072 Woodchip approx. 8000 LF of Trail 8000 lf

0073 Tree Mulching 1 each

SECTION C-2 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0074 Visitor Center Area (Level 1) 180 each

0075 Holly Area (Level 1) 24 each

0076 Holly Area (Level 2) 156 each

0077 Tailwater Area (Level 1) 24 each

0078 Tailwater Area (Level 2) 156 each

0079 Flat Fork Area (Level 1) 24 each

0080 Flat Fork Area (Level 2) 156 each

0081 Total Area Cleaning & Litter Pick-up 6 each

SECTION C-3 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0082 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 1) 145 each

0083 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 2) 40 each

0084 Project Office Cleaning (level 1) 140 each

0085 Learning Center Special Event Cleaning 10 each

0086 Visitor Center Exhibit Cleaning 2 each

0087 MRA office, VC, Learning Ctr. Window & Light 3 each

0088 Project Office Window & Light Fixture Clean 2 each

OPTION YEAR TOTAL - CY 2027 $

OPTION YEAR Three- CY 2027 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Maintenance of Landscape Areas

SECTION C-3 - Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial and Policing Services

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0089 Improved Rec Area Mowing 24 each

0090 Improved Operations Area Mowing 24 each

0091 Semi-Improved Areas (Dam, Dikes & Bin Wall) 5 each

0092 Semi-Improved Firebreak Mowing 5 each

0093 Landscape Labor 40 hours

0094 Woodchip approx. 8000 LF of Trail 8000 lf

0095 Tree Mulching 1 each

SECTION C-2 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0096 Visitor Center Area (Level 1) 180 each

0097 Holly Area (Level 1) 24 each

0098 Holly Area (Level 2) 156 each

0099 Tailwater Area (Level 1) 24 each

0100 Tailwater Area (Level 2) 156 each

0101 Flat Fork Area (Level 1) 24 each

0102 Flat Fork Area (Level 2) 156 each

0103 Total Area Cleaning & Litter Pick-up 6 each

SECTION C-3 - Subtotal

Item # Est.

Quant.

Unit Price Unit Total

0104 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 1) 145 each

0105 MRA office, Visitor Center (VC), Learning Ctr. (level 2) 40 each

0106 Project Office Cleaning (level 1) 140 each

0107 Learning Center Special Event Cleaning 10 each

0108 Visitor Center Exhibit Cleaning 2 each

0109 MRA office, VC, Learning Ctr. Window & Light 3 each

0110 Project Office Window & Light Fixture Clean 2 each

OPTION YEAR TOTAL - CY 2028 $

OPTION YEAR Four - CY 2028

Total

SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Maintenance of Landscape Areas

SECTION C-3 - Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial and Policing Services

CAESAR CREEK LAKE

MOWING AND MAINTENANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION C-1

GENERAL

SECTION C-1

GENERAL

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

C-1.2 SCOPE OF PERFORMANCE

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 CONTRACT 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 COMPETENCY

C-1.13 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR’S 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 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

C-1.31 DEFINITIONS

SECTION C-2

SECTION C-2

GRASS MOWING AND MAINTENANCE

C-2.1 PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE

C-2.2 GENERAL

C-2.3 SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED

C-2.4 MOWING CYCLE

C-2.5 ITEMS TO BE FURNISHED BY GOVERNMENT

C-2.6 SUPPLIES TO BE FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR

C-2.7 C-2.8

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

C-2.9 C-2.10 C-2.11

LANDSCAPE LABOR SERVICE

WOODCHIP TRAILS

TREE MULCHING

SECTION C-3

SECTION C-3 CLEANING SERVICES

C-3.1 C-3.2 C-3.3 C-3.4

GENERAL

INVENTORY OF SITES FOR CLEANING SERVICES

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

MAINTENANCE BOUNDARIES

SECTION C-4

SECTION C-4 JANITORIAL AND POLICING SERVICES

C-4.1 SCOPE OF PERFORMANCES

C-4.2 SCHEDULE OF CLEANING SERVICES

C-4.3 INVENTORY OF VISITOR CENTER CLEANING SERVICE

C-4.4 C-4.5

INVENTORY OF PROJECT OFFICE

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION C-1

General

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION. Caesar Creek Lake is in Southwest Ohio, in Warren, Greene, and Clinton counties, approximately 30 miles Southeast of Dayton, Ohio. Principal cities in the area are Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

The quantities listed in the bid schedule are approximate and are provided as information only to assist in preparation of proposed pricing. They are not guaranteed, and the actual quantities may be more or less than shown.

Variation in these estimated quantities shall not be justification for modification of the contract or request for additional payment.

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

The Government may, at its own discretion, extend this contract for five additional one-year periods.

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS. All performance under this contract will be ordered by issuance of individual Task Orders (DD Form 1155 or SF 1449). No performance shall be performed under this contract before an individual Task Order has been issued. Only the KO, by issuance of a modification, may make any change to a Task Order. The Task Order will list those items from the price breakout schedule that are to be performed.

a. Call Orders. The Call Order is the Contractors' notification to actually perform the work, at the time(s) specified by the Park Manager, 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 work contained in the contract. All work under this contract will proceed by the issuance of a call order.

C-1.4. NEGOTIATION. Task Orders that are to be performed on an hourly basis (e.g., using items from C-15 of the price breakout schedule) will be agreed upon by negotiation between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (KO). This procedure can be initiated by either the Contractor or the Government through execution of Section I of a Job Request form (Exhibit I). If the Job Request Form is initiated by the Contractor, the Government may concur with the need for the work by completing Section II of the Government's copy of the form. If the Government initiates the Job Request Form, the Contractor shall complete Section II of the Contractor's copy of the form and return the form 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 proposal is reasonable, the KO will issue a Task Order. If the Contractor's proposal 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 performancehe 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.

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Normal Working Hours. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or as specified on the Task Order.

Performance inside Government buildings or other secured areas shall be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Refer to individual sections of this specification for specific schedules of work.

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

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

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

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

d. Emergency and/or After-Hours Work. Work may be required on holiday periods during heavy visitation, emergencies, or for other reasons as determined by the local point of contact. Additional personnel may be required to handle the additional workload during holiday periods because of heavy visitation. The local point of contact will notify the Contractor of actual work requirements.

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

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

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. See Section C-1.9(b) for APP requirements.

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

f. Operators. A list of names of qualified equipment/vehicle operators, including experience, training and qualification to operate specific equipment.

g. Certificate of Insurance

h. Performance Bond (where applicable)

i. Security Requirements – See Section C1.9

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES. The Contractor shall, at their own expense, obtain any licenses or permits required to perform all aspects, requirements, and work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

C-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES. All Contractor employees shall be in good appearance while performing services. Employees must wear long pants, shirt with no vulgar or obscene graphics with at least sleeves equivalent of a t-shirt, and durable safety toe shoes. Contractor name shall be visible on shirts. Vehicles and any motorized equipment utilized for transportation shall be in good operating condition with no display of obscene or vulgar material such as stickers, flags, or etc. Vehicles shall be maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and display contractor name.

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 TPOC 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 performance 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 TPOC a minimum of 7 business 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 TPOC prior to commencement of any services. One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be provided to the TPOC one week prior to the pre-service 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 services. 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 service each time the service 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 TPOC 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 TPOC 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 regulations. Two people per crew shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals performing 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 TPOC prior to use of any hazardous substance on the project and provide a plan for the proper handling, transportation, storage and usage of hazardous substances on the project.

h. Required Security Training and Planning.

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

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.

C-1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the TPOC 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 TPOC. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor shall complete and submit to the TPOC a copy of ENG Form 3394. The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA 300 Log of On – The – Job injuries and first aid treatments.

The Contractor shall also provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the performance of services under the contract. This reporting requirement includes exposure and accident experience of both the Prime Contractor and any subcontractor(s). A Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure form will be available from the TPOC. The Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure report shall be provided to the TPOC by the 5th working day of the month for the previous month.

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

C-1.12 CONTRACT EMPLOYEES' CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY. All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Since the majority of work is 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 work under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

a. Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the TPOC to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO or the TPOC 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 safely and 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 work, 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 completed services 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 crew. For services performed outside normal working hours, a Contractor Representative or QCI shall be present at the job site.

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

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

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

C-1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. The Contractor shall comply at all times with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection shall be granted upon request.

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

The Contractor shall conduct all operations and maintenance activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, paints, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with…