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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

BID SCHEDULE

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE

UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN

SPRINGFIELD AND PERKINSVILE, VERMONT

Performance Work Statement

Bid Schedule

Base Year

ITEM Unit Price

Quantity Unit Price

Total

1. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Spring Clean Up – Area A

EA 1

2. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Mowing – Area A

EA 20

3. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Bank Mowing and Basin Office Bank Mowing

– Area B

EA 3

4. North Springfield Lake – West Access Mowing – Area C

EA 13

5. Project Office & Basin Office Spring Clean Up – Area D

EA 1

6. Project Office & Basin Office Mowing

– Area D

EA 27

7. Project Office & Basin Office Bark Mulch – Area D

EA 1

TOTAL

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE

UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN

Option Year 1

Quantity Unit

Price Total

1. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Spring Clean Up – Area A

EA 1

2. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Mowing – Area A

EA 20

3. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Bank Mowing and Basin Office Bank Mowing

– Area B

EA 3

4. North Springfield Lake – West Access Mowing – Area C

EA 13

5. Project Office & Basin Office Spring Clean Up – Area D

EA 1

6. Project Office & Basin Office Mowing

– Area D

EA 27

7. Project Office & Basin Office Bark Mulch – Area D

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE

UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN

Option Year 2

Quantity Unit

Price Total

1. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Spring Clean Up – Area A

2. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Mowing – Area A

EA 20

3. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Bank Mowing and Basin Office Bank Mowing

– Area B

EA 3

4. North Springfield Lake – West Access Mowing – Area C

EA 13

5. Project Office & Basin Office Spring Clean Up – Area D

EA 1

6. Project Office & Basin Office Mowing

– Area D

EA 27

7. Project Office & Basin Office Bark Mulch – Area D

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 OR

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT

SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

THE BID SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED FOR A QUOTE TO BE

CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

Provide DUNS number: ___________________________ (telephone 866-705-5711 for DUNS) Provide CAGE code: ____________________________ Provide TAX ID: __________________________ Per FAR Part 52.212-3 Alt I, the Contractor is required to complete the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (www.SAM.gov) and paragraph (b) if applicable, OR to complete paragraphs (c) thru (m) of this clause and return with quote.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS

PRICE ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST

BE CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the Technical Point of Contact no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE

UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN

I. GENERAL

1. Scope Furnish all equipment, materials, labor and transportation necessary to mow and trim the grass at North Springfield Lake Project Office, Upper Connecticut River Basin Office area (approximately 7.5 acres), Stoughton Pond Recreation Area(approximately 1.5 acres), Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Entrance and Parking Lot banks (approximately 1.5 acres), Upper Connecticut River Basin Office Banks (approximately 700 sq. feet), West Access Area (approximately 8 acres) , Spring cleanup of North Springfield Lake Project Office, Upper Connecticut River Basin Office areas and Stoughton Pond Recreation Area (approximately 9 acres), and removal and application of bark mulch at the Project Office and Basin Office (approximately 2,500 square feet). Services are to be provided in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement and schedule.

Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact or their representative.

2. Location

The North Springfield Lake Project Area is located on the Black River located in the towns of Springfield and Weathersfield, Vermont. The North Springfield Lake Project Office is located at 98 Reservoir Rd. Springfield, Vermont. The Upper Connecticut River Basin Office is located 1678 Reservoir Road, Perkinsville, Vermont. The West access is located at the end of Maple Street in Perkinsville, Vermont. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is located at 678 Stoughton Pond Road, Weathersfield, Vermont.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Project Manager, Jason Farnsworth (802- 886-2775 or Jason.Farnsworth@usace.army.mil) to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule The period of performance is from 1 April 2019 through 31 October 2019. In addition, the Government may exercise two (2) option years with the same scope of services. The option years would have a period of performance of 1 April 2020 through 31 October 2020 and 1 April 2021 through 31 October 2021.

Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before 7:00 am or after 4:00 pm within park areas or facilities at each dam, unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. No mowing or trimming will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. The following table identifies the line item number, description and frequency.

Line Item

Description Quantity Frequency

1 Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Spring Clean Up – Area A

1 Annual (April)

2 Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Mowing – Area A

20 Weekly (May-July) Biweekly (August-October)

3 Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Bank Mowing and Basin Office Bank Mowing – Area B

3 Monthly (June – August)

4 North Springfield Lake – West Access Mowing – Area C

13 Once Every Two Weeks (May – October)

5 Project Office & Basin Office Spring Clean Up – Area D

1 Annual (April)

6 Project Office & Basin Office Mowing – Area D

27 Weekly (May – October)

7 Project Office & Basin Office Bark Mulch – Area D

1 Annual (June)

5. Safety

The contractor will comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements COE EM 385-1-

1. A copy of COE EM 385-1-1 is available for reference at the project office or may be ordered from Superintendent of Documents, P O Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 (Tel: 202 783-3238). In addition, the manual may be viewed at the following link http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/EM38511,2008BeingR evised.aspx. The contractor shall also comply with all OSHA work safety standards. The project staff can and will order the cessation of work at any time should the safety of employees and visitors become jeopardized.

AHA:

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the AHAs contents with all effected onsite employees. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

6. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the GDA.

ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

7. Pre-Work Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-work Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program.

iii. Modified Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA’s)

iv. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394) All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

vi. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

vii. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

viii. Correspondence Procedure.

ix. Communications.

x. Administrative Procedures.

xi. Contractor Utilities.

xii. Invoice and payment.

8. Permits The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

9. Security The contractor will comply with all established security policies at North Springfield Lake and Upper Connecticut River Basin. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hour notice of any such closure.

10. Flooding North Springfield Lake is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the mowing and maintenance areas or access roads to these areas. Therefore, it may become necessary to decrease or increase mowing frequencies in any or all portions of the property, and/or to close any portion of a property and delete any subsequent service for the closed property or area. Payment for the decreased/increased service will be adjusted in accordance with the contract unit prices.

11. Environmental Protection Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis.

No burning is permissible. Water, air and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

12. Contractor Conduct The Contractor and Employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while performing the obligations under this contract or giving the public the appearance of same. Firearms are prohibited on project grounds.

Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

13. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

14. Payment The contractor will furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one monthly invoice, stating the service performed and the amount to be paid. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 98 Reservoir Road, Springfield, VT 05156-2210

Or Emailed to Jason.Farnsworth@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General

Summary:

Furnish all equipment, materials, labor and transportation necessary to mow and trim the grass at North Springfield Lake Project Office, Upper Connecticut River Basin Office area (approximately 7.5 acres), Upper Connecticut River Basin Office Banks (approximately 700 sq.

feet), Stoughton Pond Recreation Area(approximately 1.5 acres), Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Entrance and Parking Lot banks (approximately 1.5 acres), West Access Area (approximately 8 acres) , Spring cleanup of North Springfield Lake Project Office, Upper Connecticut River Basin Office areas and Stoughton Pond Recreation Area (approximately 9 acres), and removal and application of bark mulch at the Project Office and Basin Office (approximately 2,500 square feet).

Submittals:

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

CPR & First Aid Certifications - Prior to the start of field work - Certifications must meet EM385-1-1 requirements and shall contain a hands on component that cannot be taken online.

Modified Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) – Prior to the start of field work

A Modified AHA shall be submitted and must cover all the major phases of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the Modified AHA’s contents with all effected onsite employees. The Modified AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate. The AHA’s shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

Emergency Reponses Procedures shall be documented in the Modified AHA and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

E-Verify for all employees on site – Prior to the start of field work

Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

Quality Assurance:

The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

Receiving and Storing Materials:

The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firms’ operation. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities.

The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract). The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

Contractor’s Personnel:

Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply withal Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees and/or termination of the contract.

Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

Inspections:

Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

General Inspection - Upon the completion of each mowing cycle, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to insure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. The Services Inspection Form (form to be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work conference) will be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact to allow verification of results for payment. A Government representative may accompany the contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any individual, crew, or equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Technical Point of Contact. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

Equipment

Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards as required by the State of Vermont.

Type of Equipment

a. Mowers shall be commercial, rotary type and equipped with suitable protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property.

Mowers must have slides or wheels, which will prevent tearing or plowing into the turf. The contractor will be held accountable for repairs to turf if equipment causes damage. In areas where it is not possible to use a commercial type mower the contractor shall use small mowing equipment such as: push mowers, string trimmer and other small power-mowing equipment, and/or manual mowing tools.

b. String trimmers may be gasoline or battery powered. The use of steel or other type of cord that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, etc., will not be allowed in string trimmers. Powered string trimmers will not be used to trim around saplings that are less than three (3) inches diameter at 4-1/2 feet above ground level.

Trimming around said saplings shall be accomplished using hand-operated trimmers. Contractor will be required to replace any saplings/trees/shrubs damaged by the firm’s operation.

Equipment Storage – No Government space or facilities shall be provided under this contract.

Part II Service Requirements

The Contractor shall survey the service areas and report all damage or vandalism to the Technical Point of Contact prior to commencement of mowing in each area. Any damage found thereafter by the Government’s inspector that has not been previously reported by the Contractor shall be assumed to be damage caused by the Contract’s operation, and shall be repaired, replaced, or deducted from the invoice, as determined by the Technical Point of Contact, at no cost to the Government.

Mowing Requirements:

Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than three and one-half (3 ½”) inches or less than two and one-half (2 ½”) inches in each area around each facility. Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc. Mowing shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no wheel damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Mowing shall not take place close enough to facilities to cause damage. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet or boggy that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Mowing under these conditions shall be accomplished by use of smaller mowing equipment as mentioned above.

Trimming Requirements:

Trim grass to a height of not more than three and one-half (3 ½”) inches or less than two and one-half (2 ½”) inches in the area around each facility. Trimming, edging shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Areas adjacent to facilities must be trimmed using other types of equipment such as string trimmers. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects such as against buildings, guard posts, fences, tables, trash receptacles, electrical pedestals, water fountains, hose bibs, cookers/grills, etc. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed.

The Technical Point of Contact may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

Grounds Cleaning:

Grounds cleaning will be performed in conjunction with scheduled mowing services, in order to leave the mowing area with an overall neat and clean appearance. The grounds cleaning shall remove all obvious and noticeable trash and litter from the mowing limits which are designated as the mowing boundaries on the location maps attached to these specifications. All trash and litter shall be removed and properly disposed of in bulk refuse receptacles.

Spring Clean Up:

The Contractor shall remove all leaves, logs, debris, litter, etc from all lawn areas in the service areas preparing the turf for mowing and visitor use. Damaged turf from winter activities shall be repaired as directed by the Technical Point of Contact. Contractor shall remove all material off-site or in a location designated by the Technical Point of Contact.

Bark Mulching:

The Contractor shall remove existing bark mulch, disposing off site or in a location designated by the Technical Point of Contact. Existing weed barrier shall be adjusted and secured as needed to provide weed barrier projection. If existing weed barrier is damaged and no longer provides complete coverage of the area, the contractor shall be responsible for replacing and installing new weed barrier. The new barrier shall provide complete coverage of the landscape bed to be mulched. New bark mulch shall be applied at a depth of approximately three and one half inches (3 ½”). Special care shall be taken working around landscape plantings to prevent any damage to plants. Any damage to landscape plantings resulting from the Contract’s operation, shall be replaced, with like nursery stock accepted by the Technical Point of Contact, at no cost to the Government. Contractor shall also be responsible for properly edging the entire edge of all mulched area prior to mulch application. Edging will be done to a minimum depth of six inches (6”) and width of two inches (2”)

Restrictions:

All mowing and trimming required in service areas shall be completed and inspected by the Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector prior to beginning work in another service area. The contractor shall notify Technical Point of Contact immediately upon completion of services, so that the Army Corps of Engineers may inspect the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for correction of any and all deficiencies discovered by the Quality Assurance inspection within twenty-four (24) hours at no additional cost to the Government.

Changes to Frequency and/or Quantities:

The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and delete any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease will be deducted in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. In addition, the Technical Point of Contact may, on special occasions decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. A minimum of twenty-four hours notification shall be given to the Contractor in such cases.

Service Locations

The services for this contract are located at the three locations and are identified as follows:

A. North Springfield Lake Project Office is located at 98 Reservoir Rd. Springfield, VT.

B. Upper Connecticut River Basin Office is located 1678 Reservoir Road, Perkinsville, VT

C. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is located at 678 Stoughton Pond Road, Perkinsville, VT.

D. West Access is located at the end of Maple Street in Perkinsville, VT.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks:

1. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area – Spring Clean-Up

a. Service Requirement: Spring Clean Up

b. Service Area: Approximately 1.3 acres – See Area A on Stoughton Pond

Recreation Area Map

c. Service Schedule:

i. April (Between the third and fourth week)

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

(Note: This area is part of a flood control facility. As such the amount of debris can vary greatly from one year to the next, and can be severe due to prolonged inundations or storms.)

2. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area – Mowing

a. Service Requirement:

i. Mowing

i. Trimming

ii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 1.5 acres – See Area A on Stoughton Pond Recreation Area

Map

c. Service Schedule:

i. Weekly & biweekly

ii. May-July weekly, August-October biweekly

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

3. Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Bank and Basin Office Bank – Mowing

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 1.5 acres – See Area B on Stoughton Pond Recreation Area Map & Basin Office Map

c. Service Schedule:

i. Three times

ii. Once in June, July and August

4. North Springfield Lake West Access – Mowing

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 8 acres (approximately) – See Area C on West Access Map

c. Service Schedule:

i. Once Every Two Weeks

ii. Start in the second week of May for approximately 13 events

5. Project Office & Basin Office – Spring Clean-Up

a. Service Requirement: Spring Clean Up

b. Service Area: 7.5 acres (approximately) – See Area D on Project Office &

Dam Map and Basin Office Map

c. Service Schedule:

i. April (Between the third and fourth week)

6. Project Office & Basin Office – Mowing

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

d. Service Area: 7.5 acres (approximately) – See Area D on Project Office &

Dam Map and Basin Office Map

b. Schedule:

i. Weekly

ii. Start in the first week of May for approximately 27 weeks

7. Project Office & Basin Office – Bark Mulch of Landscape Beds

a. Service Requirement: Bark Mulching

b. Service Area: 2,500 square feet (approximately) – See on Project Office and

Dam Map & Basin Office Map

c. Service Schedule:

i. Once in June

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS SOLICITATION FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 (Dev) Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (DEVIATION 2018-O0018)

OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

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

MAY 2016

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

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52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

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

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation,” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002,” means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127),” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)

(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in…