Solicitation W912WJ24Q0069.pdf

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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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: Jennifer M. Samela

b. Phone: 978-318-8324

c. Email: Jennifer.M.Samela@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.) that are specified in the scope as 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

CAPE COD CANAL

BUZZARDS BAY, MA.

Performance Work Statement

Bid Schedule -Base Year 2024

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Bi-Weekly Mowing 25 acres, Locations 1-11 April – November

Each

2. Bi-Weekly Mowing 7 acres, Locations 12-15

Each 15

3. Landscaping Services Locations 16-20

May, July & September

Each 3

4. Mulching Service Locations 21-24

May

Each 1

Total

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CAPE COD CANAL

Performance Work Statement

Bid Schedule -Option Year 2025

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Bi-Weekly Mowing 25 acres, Locations 1-11

Each

2. Bi-Weekly Mowing 7 acres, Locations 12-15

Each 15

3. Landscaping Services Locations 16-20

May, July & September

Each 3

4. Mulching Service Locations 21-24

May

Each 1

Total

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CAPE COD CANAL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. GENERAL

1. Performance Requirements – Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at the Cape Cod Canal Project Area. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following performance requirements and schedule. Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

2. Location – The Cape Cod Canal Project area is located in the towns of Sandwich and Bourne Massachusetts. The project office is located at 40 Academy Drive in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

3. Contract Term – The contract period of performance is from contract award through 28 February 2025. In addition, the Government may exercise one (1) option year with the same scope of services. The option year would have a period of performance from 1 March 2025 through 15 November 2025.

4. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Park Ranger, Justin Nelson 978- 318-8552 or Justin.L.Nelson@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

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/E M_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 (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable Abbreviated APP 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 Abbreviated APP 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 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan 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. 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 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 for 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. The contractor shall also provide the TPOC with the name(s) and the contact information for all appropriate personnel to contact for emergencies, corrective actions and all other project coordination purposes.

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 Equipment

viii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures

viv. Invoice and payment.

7. Service Areas/ Locations - The service areas for this contract are located at the following locations with included maps and item numbers to show specific work areas. The contractor shall complete 100% of the work required for each service area before moving on to the next service area.

North Side Areas are located on the North Side (Mainland Side) of the Cape Cod Canal:

a. Cape Cod Canal Field Office [Items 11, 16, & 21]

b. Buzzards Bay Rec. Area [Items 10 & 20]

c. Fields A, B and C [Items 13, 14 & 15 respectively]

d. Herring Run [Items 3, 17 & 22]

e. Sagamore Rec. Area. [Items 4, 18 & 24]

f. Belmont Rock Rec. Area. [Item 2]

g. Three Panel Sign Rec. Area [Item 1]

South Side Areas are all located on the South Side (Cape Side) of the Cape Cod Canal:

h. Sandcatcher Rec. Area [Item 6]

i. Sandwich Rec. Area [Item 5]

j. Midway Rec. Area [Item 7]

k. Bourne Rec. Area [Items 8, 19 & 23]

l. Tidal Flats Rec. Area. [Item 9]

m. Wings Neck Radar Site (7 miles south of the Bourne Bridge) [Item 12]

8. Schedule – Services will be performed from 15 April 2024 through 15 November 2024. In addition, the Government may exercise one (1) optional year with the same performance requirements. Option year one (1) would include the performance of services from 14 April 2025 through 15 November 2025.

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.

a. “Recreation Area” mowing and trimming services shall be conducted one (1) time every two (2) weeks between April and October and one (1) mowing service prior to November 15th. Not to exceed Fifteen (15) mowing services during the contract period of performance. Exact service dates to be coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact.

b. “Field mowing” services shall be conducted one (1) time every two (2) weeks between April and October and one (1) mowing service prior to November 15th.

Not to exceed Fifteen (15) mowing services during the contract period of performance. Exact service dates to be coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact.

c. “Landscaping” services shall be conducted three (3) times during the period of performance. Trimming shrubs/ bushes and weeding services shall be conducted one (1) time during the month of May, one (1) time in July, and one (1) time in September. Exact service dates to be coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact.

See section “B. Technical Requirements” below for particulars.

d. “Mulching” A one (1) time mulching service will be performed during the May landscaping service. See section “B. Technical Requirements” below for particulars. Exact service dates to be coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact.

e. Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before 6:00 am or after 5:00 pm within park recreation areas unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. No mowing or trimming shall be conducted on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. The exception will be at the Cape Cod Canal Field Office where weekend work will be allowed.

*Table 1.0 below identifies the line-item number, description, and frequency of the services to be performed at each location:

TABLE 1.0

Item Numbers

Description Frequency

Item 1

Locations (Items 1 – 11)

Recreation Area Mowing/String Trimming Bi- Weekly (25.3 Acres Total)

Ground Maintenance Maps Numbers:

1. Three Panel Sign (0.7 acres)

2. Belmont Rock (0.1 acres)

3. Herring Run (1.6 acres)

4. Sagamore Rec. Area (0.6 acres)

5. Sandwich Rec. Area (3.3 acres)

6. Sandcatcher Rec. Area (4.2 acres)

7. Midway Rec. Area (6.1 acres)

8. Bourne Rec. Area South (1.2 acres)

9. Tidal Flats Rec Area (1.3 acres)

10. Buzzards Bay Rec Area (1.8 acres)

11. Canal Field Office (4.4 acres)

Mowing and trimming services shall be conducted one (1) time every two

(2) weeks between April and October and one (1) mowing service prior to November 15th.

Not to exceed Fifteen (15) mowing services during the contract period of performance.

Item 2

12 – 15)

Field Mowing’s Bi-Weekly (6.6 Acres Total)

Ground Maintenance Map Numbers:

12. Wings Neck Radar Site (0.5 acres)

13. Field A, North Service Road (4.5 acres)

14. Field B, North Service Road (0.6 acres)

15. Field C, Sagamore (1.0 acres)

Field mowing shall be conducted one

(1) time every two (2) weeks between April and October and one (1) mowing service prior to November 15th.

Not to exceed Fifteen (15) mowing services during the contract period of performance.

Item 3

16 – 20)

Landscaping Services

Ground Maintenance Maps Numbers:

16. Canal Field Office

17. Herring Run

18. Sagamore Rec. Area

19. Bourne Rec. Area

20. Buzzards Bay Rec. Area

Three (3) Scheduled services for trimming shrubs/ bushes and weeding.

May (1st Week) July (2nd Week) September (2nd Week)

Exact service dates to be Coordinated w/ TPOC

Item 4

21 – 24)

Mulching Service

Ground Maintenance Maps Numbers:

21. Canal Field Office

22. Herring Run Rec Area

23. Bourne Rec. Area

24. Sagamore Recreation Area

Mulch areas specified one (1) time during the month of May.

Exact service date to be Coordinated w/ TPOC

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 Cape Cod Canal. 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 or evacuations, 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 notified as soon as practical of any such closure.

11. Hazardous Weather- The Contractor shall comply with established hazardous weather policies at the Cape Cod Canal. In the event of hazardous weather, areas may be subject to periodic closures or evacuations. The Contractor will be notified as soon as possible in the event of closures due to hazardous weather conditions. All contractor property must be removed from Government property when an evacuation notice is given. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to find a safe and suitable evacuation site upon notice to evacuate.

12. Contractor Conduct – The work area is located on Federal property across multiple recreation areas. Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations. Contractor and employees must always act in a professional manner. Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds.

13. Payment – The contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, 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.

All invoices shall be mailed, faxed, or emailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cape Cod Canal Field Office

Attn: Justin Nelson PO Box 1555 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Email: Justin.L.Nelson@usace.army.mil Phone: (978) 318-8552

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

B. Technical Requirements General Requirement:

1. Summary – The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, labor, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, transportation, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein at the Cape Cod Canal Project Area. The Canal Project Area includes approximately 32 acres to be mowed/string-trimmed bi-weekly (April – October, once in November prior to 15 November) in addition to scheduled landscaping services to include weeding, bush trimming, and mulching.

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 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 and submitted to the TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

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

i. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan – Prior to the start of field work

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis – Prior to the start of field work

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations.

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 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.

6. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged because of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person because of the contractor’s operation. 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 contractor’s operation. All trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through any existing park facilities. The contractor may be required to restore any 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 Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

7. Clean Up and Waste Disposal - The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area 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. All disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of in trash/recycle dumpsters located onsite and in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

8. Environmental Protection - 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.

9. Sustainability:

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.

10. 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.

a. Protective Equipment-All personnel must use appropriate personal protective equipment (including, but not limited to; eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection) and wear an orange safety vest while performing services on Government Property.

11. 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. For safety purposes, a minimum of two workers are required on site at all times. At least one (1) contractor employee will be able to communicate with project staff effectively and efficiently.

b. Contact Information-The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

c. 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.

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.

d. 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, 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.

12. 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.

13. 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 mowing cycle, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the performance requirements. 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.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Technical Point of Contact 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 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.

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

14. Receiving and Storing Materials - Government employees will not receive or store any materials or supplies for the contractor.

15. 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.

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.

The Contractor’s vehicles will be clearly marked with the business name while in all service areas.

2. Type of Equipment

a. Mowers shall be gasoline or electric powered self-propelled rotary cutter style.

All mowers must be equipped with the original manufacturer’s protective devices in place to prevent the discharge of objects which may cause injury to people or damage to property. The contractor will be responsible for any injuries or destruction of property as a result of failing to operate equipment with all proper safety guards in place. Contractor will also be responsible for damage to government property as a result of careless or negligent operation of equipment including turf damage, collisions with park features and facilities, destruction of ornamental or planted trees, shrub and flower beds, etc.

b. In areas where it is not possible to use a standard size mower, the contractor is encouraged to use small mowing equipment such as; push mower, string trimmer and other small power-mowing equipment.

c. String trimmers may be gasoline or electrically operated and equipped with the original manufacturer’s protective devices in place to protect the safety of visitors and equipment operator. Trimmers shall only be equipped with nylon string material. Use of steel or other type of cord that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, persons or property is prohibited.

d. If mowers are operating adjacent to public and private property, they are required to use mower bagging devices to further prevent any damage to persons or property as deemed appropriate by the TPOC.

3. Requirements

a. The Contractor shall survey the park or area and report all damage or vandalism to the Technical Point of Contact prior to commencement of service 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.

b. The Canal experiences large volumes of public recreation at the recreation areas and along the services roads. The Contractor will prioritize the safety of the public while performing work.

c. Contractor should to the full extent, avoid mowing during periods of peak visitation to avoid interference with the recreating public. The contractor should avoid all mowing and trimming activities around visitors or their personal property in developed and non- developed locations during the middle part of the day.

d. USACE employees may be in the area for the purpose of performing daily duties. The contractor will cooperate fully with all staff in the area and shall not impede the work of others in any way. Personnel shall not block gates or access points.

4. Mowing Requirements: Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than two and one-half (2-1/2) inches or less than two (2) inches in each area around each facility and down to the water line. 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 or vehicles to cause damage.

5. Trimming Requirements: Trim grass to a height of not more than two and one-half (2-1/2) inches or less than two (2) inches in the area around each facility. Trimming and 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 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 in which area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and where mowing services are not required.

6. 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. All clippings from mowing and trimming shall be removed from mow areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, picnic and bench pads, and walkways.

7. Landscaping: Landscaping will include trimming and shaping shrubs. Shrubs will be trimmed 8 to 12 inches away from buildings, walkways, handrails, and stairs. Shrubs will be trimmed back so as not to overgrow other shrubs in the landscaped areas.

Weeds, leaves, needles branches, and litter will be removed from the shrub beds.

Weeds will be removed from sidewalks, patio areas as well as from curbing including curb stops in respective areas. Contractor shall be responsible for removal and proper disposal of excess material off government property.

8. Mulching – The contractor shall supply and spread new undyed bark mulch to all landscaping beds such that a minimum depth of three (3) inches is achieved. New mulching shall achieve a uniform level area within the landscaping beds. Any mulch that falls on surfaces not designated for application such as walkways, sidewalks, roadways, parking areas, kiosk pads, or grass shall be removed and cleaned.

9. Restrictions – All mowing and trimming required in an area shall be completed and inspected by the Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector prior to beginning work in another area. The contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact or immediately upon completion of services, so that USACE 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.

10. 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 designated 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. Any increase in quantity or frequency of services must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not perform any additional services until the issuance of a formal modification signed by the Contracting Officer. 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 Contractor shall be given at least 24 hours’ notice.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

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

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

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

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

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

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

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

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use-

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors.