Solicitation W912WJ24Q0166.pdf

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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KNIGHTVILLE DAM

LYDIA GRAHAM

RR1 BOX 285 KNIGHTVILLE DAM ROAD

HUNTINGTON MA 01050-9742

TEL: 978-318-8302 FAX:

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W912WJ24Q0166

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: Emily G. Berry

b. Phone: 978-501-6647

c. Email: Emily.G.Berry@usace.army.mil

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

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email 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. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

3. 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.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (hhtps://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list if verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract ward. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Knightville Dam Tree Removal

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 265 trees at the Knightville Dam Project, in Huntington Massachusetts, in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G86419901550001

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G8641990155

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TREE REMOVAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KNIGHTVILLE DAM

HUNTINGTON, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. GENERAL

1. Performance Work Statement

a. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 265 trees at the Knightville Dam Project, in Huntington Massachusetts. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

2. Location

The Knightville Dam is located at 49 Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA 01050.

3. Technical Point of Contact Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Project Manager Lydia Graham. Project Manager Graham can be reached by phone at (413) 244-9171 or by email at: lydia.f.graham@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visit An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Project Manager, Lydia Graham. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday. A site visit is recommended for this contract

5. Schedule The contract period of performance shall be from contract award through 14 April 2025. Field work on this project shall not begin prior to 01 November 2024 and must be completed by 14 April 2025 to coincide with the Northern Long Eared Bat (NLED) Inactive Season. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 07:00AM-03:00PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of contract award. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal 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 fourteen (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.

6. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (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 electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the 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.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3. b and 2-4. b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the prime contractor’s SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_20 21Aug.pdf

h. 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.

i. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

7. Specific Safety Section(s) – Specific safety requirements shall be followed if applicable. The following list identifies potential subjects/activities/equipment that may require additional safety planning and requirements if the contractor utilizes such for work related to this Performance Work Statement. The list identifies sections of EM 385-1-1 and may not cover all methods that could be utilized to complete the required work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all work activities are completed in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1.

a. Cranes / Load Handling Equipment (LHE):

i. General: All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

ii. Operator Requirements: Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE. Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

1) Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

2) Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the ASME B30.5.

3) Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

iii. Signal Person Requirements: Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

iv. Qualified Rigger Requirements: Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

v. Minimum Plan Requirements: A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations. Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385- 1-1, Chapter 16-7.

1) ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qZwLLyJg_bA%3d&tabid=1 6438&portalid=76&mid=43543

2) ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan (CLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cdmeuIZKLQI%3d&tabid= 16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

vi. Operational Testing: A QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer’s instructions.

vii. Mandatory Form(s):

1) ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and

Rigging:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1yU%3d&tabid=1 6438&portalid=76&mid=43543

b. Fall Protection:

i. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment.

Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.

ii. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.01.

iii. A Competent Person (CP) shall be onsite at all times while work at heights is being performed.

The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.04. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

iv. NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of withstanding 5000 lbs. of force. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a Qualified Person or engineer with related experience.

v. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS): All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

c. Tree Maintenance and Removal

i. General Requirements (EM385-1-1, Para. 31-8)

1) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when there is a reasonable probability of injury or illness that can be prevented by such protection. (31-8. a).

2) Before tree maintenance or removal activities begin, a Qualified Tree worker must make visual inspection to determine whether any electrical hazards exist. (31-8. b)

ii. Employees must consider all electrical equipment or conductors in the proximity of the work to be energized.

iii. When electrical equipment and conductors cannot be de-energized, only a Qualified Line-

Clearance Tree Trimmer or Line-Clearance Trainee under the direct supervision of a Qualified Person, Electrical may be assigned to work in close proximity to electrical hazards.

1) Use proper care when transporting and using tree felling tools.

2) Elevating Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs). Provide AWPs with fall protection anchor(s) meeting design requirements of ANSI/SAIA A92.2 to secure approved personal fall protection system(s). All occupants of the AWP must utilize personal fall protection systems whenever aloft. (31-8. d)

3) All Tree Climbing work must be done in accordance with EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-8. e.

iv. When tree climbing is performed, persons must not work alone. A secondary climber, who could assist in rescue, if necessary, must be immediately available.

v. Climbers must tie-off at two points while working or using a chainsaw.

vi. All Felling, Brush Removal and Chipping, Pruning and Trimming, Limbing and Bucking, and

Topping/Lowering Limbs must be done in accordance with EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-8. f – h.

vii. Trucks, Power Saws, Chopping Tools, Cant Hooks, Tongs, and Carrying Bars, Wedges and Chisels will meet requirements outlined in EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-h.6-10.

viii. The work shall be completed by a Qualified Tree Worker who through related training and on-the-job experience, this individual is familiar with the equipment, techniques, and hazards of tree maintenance and removal and has demonstrated ability in the performance of the special techniques involved. (EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-2.m)

Acceptable credentials for a Qualified Tree Worker include but are not limited to: Certified Arborist, Licensed Tree Expert, Certified Tree Care Professional, Certified Tree Climber, and Certified Utility Safety Professional.

ix. Tree Climbers must be medically cleared for unlimited tree climbing every 2 years by a Health Care Provider in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 31.3. b

x. A Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan is required when tree maintenance and/or removal activities are performed. The plan must be developed by a Qualified Tree Worker in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Ch. 31-7

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 will be physically present to attend 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.

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

b. Contractor’s Safety Program.

c. Accident Prevention Plan on mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

d. Site Safety and Health Officer Level 2 Designation letter on mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

e. Daily Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

f. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

g. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

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

i. Equipment Certification Requirements

j. Correspondence Procedure.

k. Communications.

l. Administrative Procedures.

m. Invoice and payment.

c. 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.

d. Security The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Knightville Dam. During 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.

e. Payment

After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, 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. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request multiple payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 49 Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA 01050

Or emailed to: lydia.f.graham@usace.army.mil

B. TECHNICAL

Part 1 General

1. Summary

Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 265 trees at the Knightville Dam Project, in Huntington Massachusetts.

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 Technical Point of Contact 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.

a. Accident Prevention Plan, mandatory ENG Form 6293 (APP)

b. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

c. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Level 2 Designation Letter, mandatory ENG Form 6282

d. If hoisting, Critical Lift Plan (CLP)

e. If hoisting, Crane Certificate of Compliance, mandatory ENG Form 6209

f. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

g. Tree Felling Plan

h. In Person First Aid/CPR Certificates

3. Existing Conditions Topography on removal sites range from rolling hills to steep slopes. Trees to be removed are in areas of traffic and proximity to powerlines and other hazards. Access to sites is along developed roadways and mowed lawn areas as well. See informational photos for more details.

Section 1:

Encompassing approximately 0.18 Acres and containing approximately 88 Trees (approximately 15 trees being greater than 24” in DBH). Area is approximately 410 Feet in length (along the entry road) and 20 feet back from the established forest line.

Section 2 (Right Side):

Encompassing approximately 0.80 Acres and containing approximately 149 Trees (approximately 3 trees being greater than 24” in DBH). Area is approximately 1755 Feet in length (along the entry road) and 20 feet back from the established forest line.

Section 2 (Left Side):

Encompassing approximately 0.80 Acres and containing approximately 18 Trees (approximately 3 trees being greater than 24” in DBH). Area is approximately 1755 Feet in length (along the entry road) and 20 feet back from the established forest line.

Section 3:

Encompassing approximately 0.12 Acres and containing approximately 7 Trees (approximately 5 trees being greater than 24” in DBH).

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. 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 Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

6. Environmental Protection Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools).

Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

7. 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.

8. Government Resources

The contractor shall supply their own means of communication (telephone). The Government will provide gate access to all necessary locations. Restroom services will not be available at the project site, the contractor will be responsible for providing adequate restroom facilities.

9. 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 public and private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to any property and injury to any person resulting from the contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. The Contractor shall restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed areas shall be restored as directed by the Technical Point of Contact.

10. 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.

b. Employee Conduct The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with the Code of Federal Regulations 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/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.

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

11. 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.

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. Receiving and Storing of Equipment and Materials

The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored equipment and material. 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.

Part 2 Service Requirements

General The Contractor shall remove trees of varying size from four (4”) inches diameter at breast height (DBH) and above. All trees needing removal will be marked by the Government.

1. Area Descriptions

Section 1:

Encompassing approximately 0.18 Acres and containing approximately 88 Trees (approximately 15 trees being greater than 24” in DBH). Area is approximately 410 Feet in length (along the entry road) and 20 feet back from the established forest line.

Section 2 (Right Side):

Encompassing approximately 0.80 Acres and containing approximately 149 Trees (approximately 3 trees being greater than 24” in DBH). Area is approximately 1755 Feet in length (along the entry road) and 20 feet back from the established forest line.

Section 2 (Left Side):

Encompassing approximately 0.80 Acres and containing approximately 18 Trees (approximately 3 trees being greater than 24” in DBH). Area is approximately 1755 Feet in length (along the entry road) and 20 feet back from the established forest line.

Section 3:

Encompassing approximately 0.12 Acres and containing approximately 7 Trees (approximately 5 trees being greater than 24” in DBH).

2. Service Requirements

a. Tree Removal – All (Approximately 265) trees shall be felled in such a manner as to protect all structures including the Project Office, garage, vehicles, roadways, driveways, overhead power lines, buried cables and all other relevant framework or groundwork associated with project operations. All cut logs, slash, and other woody and vegetative debris shall be removed from the site and disposed of properly in accordance with state and local laws. Debris in the roadway surface, resulting from the work, shall be removed immediately to avoid possible hazardous conditions. The tree, lawn, and turf area shall be raked to the prework condition or better upon completion of the work. Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and pavement shall be swept to the prework condition or better upon completion or work.

i. Some trees at this location may be deemed as a Hazard Tree Removal due to tree health or tree location.

ii. Care shall be taken as to not damage any Government property or infrastructure within the tree felling area.

3. Equipment

a. The contractor is required to have equipment sufficient to successfully complete all aspects of the work.

b. The equipment shall be rated for and capable of successfully executing the services identified in this performance work statement.

c. The minimum equipment shall consist of, but not be limited to the following:

d. Crew sized accordingly to meet the service requirement.

e. Personal protective equipment for each crew member to include hard hat, hearing protection, eye protections, chainsaw chaps or pants, and other safety equipment necessary.

f. Traffic control device or devices.

4. Site Access

The contractor will be provided access necessary to successfully complete the service requirements identified in this performance work statement.

5. Service Tasks

Task 1: Tree Removal

a. The Contractor shall remove the approximate 265 trees marked by the Technical Point of Contact.

b. Tree stumps shall be left of a height of no more than six inches (6”)

c. All limbs/leaders shall be removed and lowered to a height and width sufficient to allow the trunk of the tree to be removed clear of any wires, cables, buildings, and other infrastructure or objects in the vicinity of the work area.

d. The tree removal work area shall be cleared to permit safe working conditions and closed off or barricaded, if necessary, especially in public use areas.

e. Debris in the roadway surface, resulting from the work, shall be removed immediately to avoid hazardous conditions.

f. All logs, limbs/leaders, wood chips, and other debris shall be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with state and local laws.

g. Fine lawn areas shall be raked to the prework condition or better upon completion of the work. Pavement shall be swept to the prework condition or better upon completion of work.

h. The Contractor shall remove all woody vegetation after November 1st and before April 14th.

i. All material shall be removed offsite and wood chips and debris shall not be left onsite.

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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

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification MAY 2022 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2024 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

MAY 2024

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. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor's employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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

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

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.