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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Ann Murphy Adley

b. Phone: 978-318-8255

c. Email: Ann.M.Adley@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety

(all tasks, all years).

2. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. If dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

2. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the

Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

a. Vendors are REQUIRED to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment.

b. “Registered” in SAM means that the Government has marked the record “Active”.

2. The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission.

Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

1. Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and

Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician’s License, etc.) required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract. Failure to do so may result in termination.

BASIS OF AWARD:

1. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

2. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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 (eg., 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 clauses of this contract, should 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.

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.

BID SCHEDULE

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BLACKWATER DAM

WEBSTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Bid Schedule Base Year

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Blackwater Dam Bi-Weekly Mowing Areas (Bi-Weekly)

EA

2. Blackwater Dam Monthly Mowing Areas (Monthly)

3. Blackwater Dam Annual Mowing Area (Annual)

4. Blackwater Dam Spring Clean-Up

5. Blackwater Dam Mid-Summer

6. Blackwater Dam Fall Clean-Up

TOTAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BLACKWATER DAM

Option Year 1

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Blackwater Dam Bi-Weekly

BLACKWATER DAM

Option Year 2

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Blackwater Dam Bi-Weekly

BLACKWATER DAM

I. General:

1. Scope – Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to mow and trim approximately 5.8 acres of semi-fine lawn every other week; mow and trim approximately 2.4 acres of semi-fine lawn once a month; mow and trim approximately 3.8 acres of rough grass once a year;

provide spring and fall clean-up (approximately 12 acres) at each of the designated Blackwater Dam Project Areas; provide lawn aeration and fertilization on approximately 3.7 acres of fine lawn as part of the spring and fall clean-up, and provide lawn fertilization on approximately 3.7 acres of the fine lawn mid-summer service. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following performance work statement and schedule.

2. Location(s) – A. Blackwater Dam is located at 43 White Plains Rd. Webster, NH 03033 B. Burbank Recreation Area is located at Guide Board Hill Rd. Webster, NH 03033 C. Cogswell Recreation Area is Cogswell Woods Rd. Webster, NH 03033 (off Rte. 127) D. Dodge Dikes are located at Bridge House Rd. Webster, NH 03033 E. Little Hill Dike is located at 357 Little Hill Rd. Webster, NH 03033

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Park Ranger, Briana Edwards (978-318-8119 or briana.c.edwards@usace.army.mil).

4. Schedule – The period of performance shall be on or about 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. In addition, the Government may exercise two (2) option years with the same scope of services. Option year one (1) would include a period of performance from 1 April 2025 through 31 March 2026 and option year two (2) would have a period of performance from 1 April 2026 through 20 November 2026. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No mowing or trimming shall be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the TPOC. The Pre-Work Conference shall be completed within 14 days of Contract Award.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of contract award. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals.

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

Tasks are to be performed during the Service Schedule depicted in the table below. The Service Schedule is the time period when the services are expected to be performed.

Service Schedule: The following tables identify the item number, description, and frequency of services.

Base Year and Option Year Service Schedule: 1 May through 20 November.

Item # Description Frequency Qty.

1 Blackwater Dam Bi-Weekly Mowing Areas

- Mowing, Trimming, and Grounds Cleaning

- Approximately 5.8 acres

Bi-Weekly (1st and 3rd week of each month June - October)

2 Blackwater Dam Monthly Mowing Areas

- Mowing, Trimming, and Grounds Cleaning

- Approximately 2.4 acres

Monthly (1st full week of each month June - October)

3 Blackwater Dam Annual Mowing Areas

- Annual Mowing, Trimming, and Grounds Cleaning

- Approximately 3.8 acres

Once Annually (August) 1

4 Blackwater Dam Spring Clean-Up

- Spring Clean-Up (Approximately 12 acres)

- Lawn Aeration, Lawn Fertilization

(Approximately 3.7 acres)

Once Annually (1st full week of May)

5 Blackwater Dam Mid-Summer Service Lawn Fertilization (Approximately 3.7 acres)

Once Annually (August)

6 Blackwater Dam Fall Clean- Up

- Fall Clean-Up (Approximately 12 acres)

- Lawn Aeration, Lawn Fertilization (Approximately 3.7 acres)

Once Annually (between 10 November and 20 November)

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at the following link:

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

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below.

A non-mandatory, fillable AAPP template is available upon request. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the AAPP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

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.

The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

c. Emergency Response:

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

d. 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.

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

e. 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 TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the Prime Contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Flooding – Blackwater Dam is Primarily a Flood Risk Management Project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

7. Changes to Frequency and/or Quantities - The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase service 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 or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. For increases in services, a formal modification will be issued, signed by the Contracting Officer prior to the performance of services. In addition, the TPOC may, on special occasions decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. The quantity of frequencies of individual tasks in the contract are estimated, they are not guaranteed. A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notification shall be given to the Contractor in such cases.

8. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a “Pre- Work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall be physically present at this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. 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 TPOC 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 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 (including sub-contractors).

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

viii. Contractor’s Equipment

ix. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

x. Invoice and payment.

9. 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.

10. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Blackwater Dam.

Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

11. Payment – The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, labor hours, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

NOTE: Final Payment may be held until the Contractor has returned any and all issued keys/cards to the TPOC at the completion of work. Any and all keys/cards are required to be physically handed to the TPOC, or if mailed, the Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Franklin Falls Dam

46 Granite Drive Franklin, NH 03235

Or emailed to: briana.c.edwards@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to mow and trim approximately 5.8 acres of semi-fine lawn every other week; mow and trim approximately 2.4 acres of semi-fine lawn once a month; mow and trim approximately 3.8 acres of rough grass once a year; provide spring and fall clean-up (approximately 12 acres) at each of the designated Blackwater Dam Project Areas; provide lawn aeration and fertilization on approximately 3.7 acres of fine lawn as part of the spring and fall clean-up, and provide lawn fertilization on approximately 3.7 acres of the fine lawn mid-summer service. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following performance work statement and schedule.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government.

Pre-work: Submitted within 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Product Data Sheets (Fertilizer) – Prior to Ordering All Certifications and Licenses as determined by the scope of work.

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 2014 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army Engineering Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 – Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 – Corps of

Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. Other appropriate federal, state, and local codes for such an installation

4. 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.

5. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract. The Contractor will coordinate a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed with the TPOC. Any changes or alterations to the schedule must be coordinated and approved by the TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection –Water, air and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products: Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels.

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

9. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the Contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

10. Government Resources – The Government will provide gate keys to the Contractor to access all contract sites. The Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone).

There is not a restroom available at the Blackwater Dam, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. 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 Contractor’s operation.

Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. 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.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor’s employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all 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(s).

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, 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.

13. Quality Assurance – The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. 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.

14. Inspections -

a. 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.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. 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.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The TPOC may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the TPOC. 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.

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

15. Receiving and Storing Materials – The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or materials.

16. 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.

Part 2 Equipment:

1. 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.

2. Type of Equipment -

a. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate equipment and tools of the trade to execute the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

b. Types of equipment for this work may include but not be limited to:

i. Mowers shall be 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 re-turfing if equipment causes gouging or plowing. In areas where it is not possible to use a tractor-mounted mower the Contractor shall use small mowing equipment such as lawn and garden tractors;

push mowers, weed eaters and other small power-mowing equipment, and/or manual mowing tools.

ii. String trimmers may be gasoline or electrically operated. 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 in diameter at 4-1/2 feet above ground level. Trimming around said saplings shall be accomplished using hand-operated trimmers. The Contractor will be required to replace any saplings/trees/shrubs damaged by the company’s operation.

iii. Aeration equipment will be tractor-drawn core type, which will remove plugs from soil. Soil plugs will be left on ground surface. Small walk behind equipment will be used on areas (and only on areas) inaccessible to larger equipment such as around picnic tables and pads, fireplaces, trees and shrubs, driveway, and walkway edges, etc.

iv. Specialized Equipment: A slope mower is required and must be certified in writing by the manufacturer as safe for operation on steep slopes. Such equipment must be operated within any manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. The slope mowing equipment must be certified in writing by the manufacturer as safe for operation on applicable area, and specifically designed, or factory modified for the mowing of slopes. All safety items required on the standard mowing equipment mentioned above are required hereon as well.

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

Part 3 Materials and Supplies:

1. Provided by Government:

a. Access road gate keys. Keys will be return to the TPOC upon contract completion or at the request of the TPOC.

2. Provided by Contractor:

a. Accepted Lawn Fertilizer

Part 4 Service Requirements:

1. General: Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to mow and trim approximately 5.8 acres of semi-fine lawn every other week; mow and trim approximately 2.4 acres of semi-fine lawn once a month; mow and trim approximately 3.8 acres of rough grass once a year; provide spring and fall clean-up (approximately 12 acres) at each of the designated Blackwater Dam Project Areas; provide lawn aeration and fertilization on approximately 3.7 acres of fine lawn as part of the spring and fall clean-up, and provide lawn fertilization on approximately 3.7 acres of the fine lawn mid-summer service. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following performance work statement and schedule.

2. Trash and Recyclables Disposal: Collected refuse and recyclables will become the responsibility of the Contractor and will be transported from Government property and properly disposed of by the Contractor at an appropriate site. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local refuse and recycling laws.

Transportation and disposal fees will be paid by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government and should be included in the Contractor’s unit bid price.

3. Service Definition:

a. One service is defined as a single completion of all requirements for each task as described in Section 4, Service Tasks below. For example, one Blackwater Dam Weekly Mowing Areas service would include mowing, trimming, and grounds cleaning at all service locations requiring such task as listed in Part 5, Service Locations and Schedule(s).

b. The Contractor shall only be paid for work fully completed. If a partial service is rendered, payment will be adjusted according to percent of area completed. Partial service is defined as completing anything other than all tasks for designated locations as identified in Part 5, Service Locations and Schedule(s).

4. Service Tasks:

a. Mowing Requirements: Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than four (4) inches or less than three (3) inches in each area around each facility. Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc. At the end of each mowing, there shall be no clumps or piles of mown grass.

Mowing shall produce a finely mulched product. 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.

b. Trimming Requirements: Trim grass to a height of not more than four (4) inches or less than three (3) 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 TPOC may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

c. 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. All trash and litter shall be removed and properly disposed of offsite. Any grass clippings on roadways, walkways, and concrete pads shall be blown off.

d. Spring Clean-Up: Remove any and all tree limbs, pinecones, leaves, litter, and debris that may have accumulated on any roadways, parking areas, walkways, concrete pads and any areas that will be mowed. All natural materials gathered shall be disposed of onsite in an area specified by the TPOC. Contractor shall aerate and fertilize designated lawn areas as part of the spring clean-up. No mowing should occur during Spring Clean-Up.

All trash or garbage materials gathered shall be disposed of off-site and is the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local refuse and recycling laws.

e. Fall Clean-Up: After full leaf drop and prior to first snow the Contractor shall remove all leaves, debris, litter, etc. from all lawn areas, roadsides, and parking areas maintained under this contract. Contractor shall aerate and fertilize designated lawn areas as part of the fall clean-up. Contractor shall remove all material off-site and properly dispose of all material. All trash or garbage materials gathered shall be disposed of off-site and is the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local refuse and recycling laws.

f. Lawn Aeration: Area will be aerated as part of the spring and fall clean-up. Aeration will be done in two passes in a cross pattern. Each successive pass will meet or overlap the previous pass to eliminate missed areas. No work will take place when the soil is excessively wet or during a period of rain. Ground speed of equipment will be properly calibrated to prevent excessive bouncing of equipment, damage to the lawn area, and to assure adequate aeration results. Soil plugs will be left on the ground surface. All aeration tubes on equipment will be operational and checked periodically for operability during the aeration process. Damaged or non-functional tubes will be replaced as soon as problems are noted to prevent missed spots on lawn areas. Small walk behind equipment will be used around picnic tables, pads, trees and shrubs, driveway edges, etc.

g. Lawn Fertilization: Fertilization will occur during spring clean-up, mid-summer service and during fall clean-up. The Contractor will supply and apply a typical residential lawn fertilizer in the ratio and quantity recommended by the manufacturer to cover approximately 3.7 acres of fine lawn. Contractor will be required to submit a manufacturer’s label for the fertilizer to the TPOC for approval, prior to the commencement of work. Materials will be applied using a properly calibrated spreader (or equivalent) to insure complete and uniform application rates. Within a 20 ft strip around all ditches, structures and water, the material shall be applied by using a hand spreader. This will keep all material off the buildings.

Efforts will be taken to ensure fertilizer does not come in contact with any body of water.

Fertilizer will be applied when there is no dew or moisture on the turf to prevent burning of foliage. All work will be completed to the satisfaction of the TPOC.

NOTE: The Project mowing areas are 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.

h. Annual Mowing Requirements: Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than four (4) inches or less than three (3) 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 will extend to the border of an area, whether that is a tree line, the water’s edge, or an embankment.

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. Any damage from mowing equipment to government property will be the responsibility of the contractor to repair. These areas are designated in light blue on the attached Informational Maps.

Part 5 Service Locations and Schedule(s): The Government will issue keys to the Contractor to access the service locations. The services for this contract are located at the following locations:

A. Blackwater Dam is located at 43 White Plains Road, Webster, NH 03033 B. Burbank Recreation Area is located at Guideboard Road, Webster NH 03033 C. Cogswell Recreation Area is Cogswell Woods Rd., Webster NH 03033 D. Dodge Dikes are located at Bridge House Rd., Webster NH 03033 E. Little Hill Dike is located at 357 Little Hill Rd., Webster NH 03033

1. ITEM NO. 1 – Blackwater Dam Bi-Weekly Mowing Areas

a. Service Requirement:

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area:

i. 5.8 acres (approximately) – See Informational Maps Exhibit B & C.

a. 3.7-acre area including the Dam, Project Buildings, etc.

b. 2.1-acre area including Cogswell and Burbank Recreation Areas.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Bi-Weekly

ii. Will occur on the first and third week of each month beginning in June for approximately 10 services.

iii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

2. ITEM NO. 2 – Blackwater Dam Monthly Mowing Areas

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area:

i. 2.4 acres (approximately) of embankment – See Informational Maps Exhibits A & D.

ii. Little Hill and Dodge Dikes, some areas involve steep slopes along the earthen dikes

c. Service Schedule:

i. Monthly

ii. Start the first full week of June, approximately 5 services.

iii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

3. ITEM NO. 3 - Blackwater Dam Annual Mowing Areas

i. Annual Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area:

i. 3.8 acres (approximately) – See Informational Maps Exhibit B.

ii. Field area abutting the Blackwater Dam on the upstream side

c. Service Schedule:

i. Annual

ii. The annual mowing shall be done between August 1st – 31st.

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

4. ITEM NO. 4 – Blackwater Dam Spring Clean-Up

i. Spring Clean-Up

ii. Lawn Aeration

iii. Lawn Fertilization (Typical residential lawn fertilizer use at the rate and method prescribed by the manufacturer)

b. Service Area:

i. Spring Clean-Up – 12 acres - See Informational Maps Exhibit A.

ii. Lawn Aeration and Lawn Fertilization – 3.7 acres (approximately) – See Bi- Weekly Mowing Areas on Informational Maps Exhibit B.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Annual

ii. First week in May.

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

d. The Contractor shall submit one copy of the Manufactures Safety Data Sheet for each chemical proposed for use.

5. ITEM NO. 5 – Blackwater Dam Mid-Summer Service Lawn Fertilization

i. Lawn Fertilization (Typical residential lawn fertilizer use at the rate and method prescribed by the manufacturer)

b. Service Area:

i. 3.7 acres (approximately) – See Bi-Weekly Mowing Areas on Informational Maps Exhibit B.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Annual

ii. Services shall be done once annually between August 1st – 31st.

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

6. ITEM NO. 6 – Blackwater Dam Fall Clean-Up

i. Fall Clean-Up

ii. Lawn Aeration

iii. Lawn Fertilization (Typical residential lawn fertilizer use at the rate and method prescribed by the manufacturer)

b. Service Area:

i. Fall Clean-Up – 12 acres - See Informational Maps Exhibit A.

ii. Lawn Aeration and Lawn Fertilization – 3.7 acres (approximately) – See Bi-

Weekly Mowing Areas on Informational Maps Exhibit B.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Annual

ii. After full leaf drop and prior to first snow (between November 10th – 20th).

iii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATONAL PHOTOS WITHIN THE SOLICTATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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