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10:00 AM 11 Dec 2024

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KELLY S DUGGINS

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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RATED ORDER UNDER

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W912QR25Q0003

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Special Instructions This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles and quality control required to provide Mowing, Maintenance, Leaf Removal and Cleaning Services at Patoka Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. 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.

One award will be made from this Solicitation. The contract award will be based on the lowest price to the Government.

Interested contractors are highly encouraged to visit the site to review the complexities of the work site, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. Please note that the site visit is not an opportunity for questions or clarifications regarding this solicitation.

The Performance Work Statement only contains approximate measurements for reference. Each offeror should visit the job site and assume responsibility for quantities, materials, equipment requirements, critical dimensions, and work conditions used to calculate a quote. Interested bidders should contact the Patoka Lake Project Manager to schedule a site visit. The Patoka Lake Project Manager's contact information is as follows:

Steven M. Rector USACE Louisville District Patoka Lake 4512 N. Cuzco Road, South Dubois, Indiana 47527-9961 Phone: 812-678-3761 Email: steven.m.rector@usace.army.mil

The solicitation will be available on the web only. Faxed, telephoned, or mailed requests for this solicitation will not be honored. To download the solicitation for this project, contractors are required to register at the Federal Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov.

Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the price breakout schedule. Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements of the RFQ and the quote will be rejected. Offerors should complete and submit the price breakout schedule within this solicitation.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically by email to Kelly Duggins at Kelly.S.Duggins@usace.army.mil by the time and date as specified in Block 8 on the SF1449.

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

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to proposal submittal. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov.

Please begin the registration process immediately to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.

ALERT: You must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before your registration will be activated. This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required before the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) will activate the entity's registration.

Effective 29 June 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) with 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

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

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS/OFFERORS: In accordance with DFARS 204.7302, Contractors and subcontractors are required to provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012 (Dev), Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation).

SPRS provides storage and access to the NIST SP 800-171 assessment scoring information. To access the NIST SP 800-171 Assessments module, users must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ and be approved for access to Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology is located at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/safeguarding.html#nistSP800171

Vendor Help and Training Tutorials are available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Line Item Number Description Quant Unit Unit Price Total Price

BASE CY 2025 SERVICES 1-JAN-25 thru 31-DEC-25 0001 Recreation Area Mowing 25 EA

0002 Operational Area Mowing 25 EA 0003 Dam Toe, Dike, Spillway Mowing 4 EA 0004 Dam, Dike Heel Mowing 6 EA 0005 Leaf Removal 2 EA 0006 Cleaning Services 60 EA

Base Year Total

OPTION YEAR ONE CY 2026 SERVICES 1-JAN-26 thru 31-DEC-26

Line Item Number Description Quant Unit Unit Price Total Price

0007 Recreation Area Mowing 25 EA

0008 Operational Area Mowing 25 EA 0009 Dam Toe, Dike, Spillway Mowing 4 EA 0010 Dam, Dike Heel Mowing 6 EA 0011 Leaf Removal 2 EA 0012 Cleaning Services 60 EA

OPTION YEAR ONE TOTAL

OPTION YEAR TWO CY 2027 SERVICES 1-JAN-27 THRU 31-DEC-27

Line Item Number Description Quant Unit Unit

Price Total

Price

0013 Recreation Area Mowing 25 EA

0014 Operational Area Mowing 25 EA 0013 Dam Toe, Dike, Spillway Mowing 4 EA 0013 Dam, Dike Heel Mowing 6 EA 0014 Leaf Removal 2 EA 0015 Cleaning Services 60 EA

OPTION YEAR TWO TOTAL

TOTAL OPTION YEARS

TOTAL BASE

TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTION YEARS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE OF WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C-1

General

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION. Patoka Lake is in Dubois, Crawford, and Orange Counties. Patoka Lake is on the Patoka River, (river mile 118). The dam is about 12 miles northeast of Jasper, Indiana and approximately 65 miles northwest of Louisville, Kentucky.

C-1.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform mowing and maintenance services at the Patoka 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 work 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-work 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 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 work described in this contract is a critical part of the Corps mission. The work described will be performed in a public recreation area. The Corps is committed to "Customer Care" and providing quality professional service.

The contracting officer retains all contractual authority. Only a warranted Contracting Officer may modify or otherwise alter this contract on the behalf of the Federal Government.

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

Tom Dekemper, Maintenance Leader, Patoka Lake, TPOC Phone: 812-678-3761 Email: Thomas.E.DeKemper@usace.army.mil

Steven M. Rector, Park Manager, Patoka Lake, Alternate TPOC Phone: 812-678-3761 Email: steven.m.rector@usace.army.mil

C-1.3 WORK ORDERS. When work is required under these Specifications, the Contractor shall respond within 48 hours after receipt of notification. The Contractor will be notified of work to be performed by phone call or email, by the Government.

a. Delivery Orders. Not Applicable

b. Work Orders. The Contractors' notification to perform the work, at the time(s) specified by the TPOC, or if the time is not specified, according to the time schedules contained in the technical provisions of the contract.

There may be several work orders issued, at different times, for work contained in the contract. All work under this contract will proceed by the issuance of a work order which may include phone calls, emails, or mailing.

c. Fixed Price. Under this procedure the Government requires definite quantities of items from the price breakout schedule for routine work. 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, equipment, and materials for fixed price work unless otherwise specified.

C-1.4. NEGOTIATION. No negotiated work is included in this contract.

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or as specified on the work order. Work 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 TPOC. Please refer to individual sections of this contract 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) 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. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the TPOC.

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 TPOC will notify the Contractor, by modification to the work order, of any change(s) 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 TPOC. Additional personnel may be required to handle the additional workload during holiday periods because of heavy visitation. The TPOC will notify the Contractor by work order of specific work requirements.

e. SITE VISIT. The Performance Work Statement only contains approximate measurements for reference.

Each offeror should visit the job site and assume responsibility for quantities, materials, equipment requirements, critical dimensions, and work conditions used to calculate a quote. Interested bidders should contact the Patoka Lake Project Manager to schedule a site visit. The Patoka Lake Project Manager's contact information is as follows:

Steven M. Rector USACE Louisville District Patoka Lake 4512 N. Cuzco Road, South Dubois, Indiana 47527-9961 Phone: 812-678-3761 Email: steven.m.rector@usace.army.mil

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. The TPOC has legal binding authority to request additional information from the contractor granted that the information is within the scope of services being rendered.

a. Quality Control Plan. An outline for the Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

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

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

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

See Section C-1.9 for APP requirements.

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

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

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

h. Security Requirements – See section C-1.9, part 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 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. The Contractor shall furnish his employees, other than office and clerical personnel, standardized uniforms (shirt-pants/shirt-skirt) with a company patch or embroidered identification on the breast pocket or on the sleeve at the top of the arm, within 30 days after notice of award of the contract. Any employee hired 30 calendar days after award of the Contract shall be in the required uniform within 14 calendar days of the date of hire. Contractor uniforms shall not resemble U.S. Army Corps of Engineers uniforms. Contractor employees and subcontractors shall wear these uniforms at all times they are performing work under this contract. Exceptions may be granted by the TPOC for short term workers, or during disasters, emergencies, wildfire suppression, or special circumstances specified by the TPOC. Stained or faded uniforms shall not be worn. All vehicles used by the Contractor to perform work under this contract shall be identified with the company name prominently displayed on the outside of both front doors of each vehicle in a professional manner to provide an attractive and readily visible means of identification.

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

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

C-1.9 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 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 (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf), and as otherwise stated herein. Special attention shall be given to the requirements for safety meetings. The Contractor shall inform the Government POC 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 APP to assure that requirements of the safety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the KO prior to commencement of any work. One copy of the APP shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC one week prior to the pre-work conference. The APP must be in the outline and form prescribed in Appendix “A” of EM 385-1-1.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

1) The Contractor shall use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) as one of many tools to 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 Work 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 “Toolbox” 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 Toolbox 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 will be provided, if requested, with preparation of required AHA's.

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

d. Public Safety. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all pertinent sections of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual,” current at time of award and any subsequent revisions. This manual will be available for all work orders from the TPOC.

The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to always protect the public where work is being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the TPOC any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The APP 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 work order.

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

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

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

Government. Two people per crew shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals working alone shall be trained in First Aid.

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

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

1. 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.

3. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

4. 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.

5. 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 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-SM

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202

Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil

Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):

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

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 Government POC. For property damage accidents of $5,000 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.

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 $5,000 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 professional, respectful, and courteous manner always. Since most of the work is performed in the presence of the 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 and will result in termination of the contract.

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 (Contracting Officer) or the TPOC have the discretion and 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 work required under this contract nor be the basis for time extension. Resources for immediate replacement of the employee shall be in place by the contractor.

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 contractor shall not leave equipment, supplies, and/or materials, etc. on government property at any time. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above.

C-1.14 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 work is 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 work under the contract.

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

In addition to Contractor Representative(s), the Contractor shall also appoint Quality Control Inspectors (QCI) who shall perform the Contractor's Quality Control Program. QCI’s shall be responsible for implementing the Contractor’s APP. All QCI'S shall have the authority to determine for the Contractor when 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 work performed outside normal working hours, a Contractor Representative or QCI shall be present at the work 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 work requirements, specifications, AHA, etc., at each work site which relate to each person's work responsibilities and shall review them to insure employee’s comprehension of a job prior to initiating work.

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 TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection shall be granted upon request.

Citations against Government facilities operated by the Contractor for non-compliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Government and the issuing office. Payment of fines or penalty charges associated with citations issued by Federal, State, or local officials will be paid by the Government. If the citations are issued due to faulty operation or maintenance practices of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer or TPOC will deduct the fine from any monies owed to 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, and/or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked, or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the TPOC immediately.

C-1.16 CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR). A CDR is a formal document used by the Government to process defects in services. 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, or the Government may terminate the contract. The Contractor's response must:

a. Identify the cause and corrective action taken, and

b. Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

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

C-1.17 MEETINGS. The Contractor or his authorized representative shall contact the TPOC or alternate each workday to discuss contract work items. Meetings may be in person or by telephone as determined by the TPOC or alternate. Specific topics of discussion at the meetings may include issuing work orders, requests for estimates, negotiation, inspections, quality control, and upcoming work. If a CDR is issued, mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified to preclude their recurrence. The TPOC may alter this reporting schedule, or change the reporting method, time, or place if mutually agreeable between the TPOC 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 TPOC.

d. A method of insuring that 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 TPOC and/or inspector.

A signed plan, including Contractor specific information, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC, and accepted, prior to the Pre-Work Conference. If changes to this program occur, updated copies shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and TPOC.

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 by the TPOC. 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 used for information purposes only and will not be made part of any resulting contract. The Government will keep a record of all complaints received by the public concerning Contractor performance. Upon receipt of a written complaint by the public, the Government will attempt to verify the complaint and furnish the Contractor a copy of the findings. Should the Government verification reveal a non-performance by the Contractor, a CDR may be issued.

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

C-1.20 DEFICIENCIES. If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory by the TPOC, the Government will take corrective action. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no cost to the Government. When the defect in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot 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. All work that would necessitate an interruption of the use of the project or its support systems or otherwise disrupt building occupants and/or the visiting public shall be fully coordinated and approved in advance by the TPOC. Interruptions shall be kept to an absolute minimum, and all repairs or replacements of equipment or components shall be accomplished in an expeditious and efficient manner.

C-1.22 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

a. Government Furnished Facilities. Suitable space will be provided for the Contractor's use for work performed under this contract, as listed below. The Contractor shall maintain such space or grounds to the same, or higher standards, as similar areas occupied by the Government, and shall assume responsibility for the safekeeping of facilities provided. The Contractor shall not use those grounds or facilities as a place of habitation. At the completion of the contract, all facilities and equipment shall be returned to the Government in the same condition as received, except for reasonable wear and tear. The Contractor shall be held responsible for the cost of any repairs caused by negligence on the part of the Contractor or Contractor employees. Modifications or changes shall not be made to any facilities without prior written approval of the TPOC. Any modifications to the facilities shall be at the Contractor's expense. The facilities provided consist of space within reasonably secure fenced areas.