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02:00 PM 17 Mar 2025

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a. NAME

BRIAN T MANNION

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0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

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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RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 978-318-8159 SERVICE-DISABLED

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SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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W912WJ25Q0050

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: Brian Mannion

b. Phone: 978-318-8478

c. Email: Brian.T.Mannion@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. 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 (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

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

Bid Schedule – Base Year

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area A Job 1

2. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area B Job 1

3. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area C Job 1

4. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area A Job 1

5. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area B Job 1

6. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area C Job 1

7. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area A Job 1

8. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area B Job 1

9. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area C Job 1

10. Mow and Trim– Area A Each 26

11. Mow and Trim– Area B Each 26

12. Mow and Trim– Area C Each 26

13. Roadside Mowing Each 1

14. Aeration – Area A Job 1

15. Aeration – Area B Job 1

16. Aeration – Area C Job 1

TOTAL

Bid Schedule – Option Year One

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area A Job 1

2. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area B Job 1

3. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area C Job 1

4. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area A Job 1

5. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area B Job 1

6. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area C Job 1

7. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area A Job 1

8. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area B Job 1

9. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area C Job 1

10. Mow and Trim– Area A Each 26

11. Mow and Trim– Area B Each 26

12. Mow and Trim– Area C Each 26

13. Roadside Mowing Each 1

14. Aeration – Area A Job 1

15. Aeration – Area B Job 1

Bid Schedule – Option Year Two

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area A Job 1

2. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area B Job 1

3. Spring Clean Up Lawn Areas – Area C Job 1

4. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area A Job 1

5. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area B Job 1

6. Spring Clean Up Paved Areas - Area C Job 1

7. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area A Job 1

8. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area B Job 1

9. Mulching Landscape Plants- Area C Job 1

10. Mow and Trim– Area A Each 26

11. Mow and Trim– Area B Each 26

12. Mow and Trim– Area C Each 26

13. Roadside Mowing Each 1

14. Aeration – Area A Job 1

15. Aeration – Area B Job 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

TOWNSHEND, VERMONT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide ground maintenance activities at Townshend Lake. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

2. Location –

a. Office: located at 3845 Vermont Route 30, Townshend, Vermont 05353.

b. Upper and Lower Recreation Areas and Fish Trap Facility: located on the West

River on Dam Rd, Townshend, VT 05353.

c. Rt. 30 Overlook: located approximately .25 miles north of the office on Vermont Route

30 Townshend, Vermont 05353

d. Nature Area: located approximately 2.5 miles north of the office on Vermont Route 30, West Townshend, Vermont 05359.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) Valerie Franklin at 978-318- 8462 or Valerie.l.leclerc@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule – The period of performance will begin at contract award through 12/31/2025. In addition, the Government may exercise two (2) option years with the same scope of services.

The optional years would include a period of performance from 1/1/2026 through12/31/2026, and from 1/1/2027 through 10/31/2027. Services will be performed according to the table below. Services will not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and will not be accepted before 8:00 am or after 8:00 pm unless approved in advance by the TPOC.

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.

The following table identifies the line-item number, description, and frequency.

a. Area A: Office, approximately one and one half (1.5) acres.

b. Area B: Upper Recreation Area, Nature Area, Fish Trap Facility, and Rt. 30 Overlook, approximately eight (8) acres.

c. Area C: Lower Recreation Area, approximately four (4) acres.

Line Item

Description Quantity Frequency

1 Spring Clean Up – Lawn Areas - Area A 1 Annual (May) 2 Spring Clean Up – Lawn Areas - Area B 1 Annual (May) 3 Spring Clean Up – Lawn Areas - Area C 1 Annual (May) 4 Spring Clean Up – Paved Areas – Area A 1 Annual (May)

5 Spring Clean Up – Paved Areas – Area B 1 Annual (May)

6 Spring Clean Up – Paved Areas – Area C 1 Annual (May)

7 Mulching Landscape Plants - Area A 1 Annual (May) 8 Mulching Landscape Plants - Area B 1 Annual (May) 9 Mulching Landscape Plants - Area C 1 Annual (May)

10 Mow and Trim – Area A 26 Weekly (May – October) 11 Mow and Trim – Area B 26 Weekly (May – October) 12 Mow and Trim – Area C 26 Weekly (May – October) 13 Roadside Mowing - Area B 1 Annual (June) 14 Aeration – Area A 1 Annual (October) 15 Aeration – Area B 1 Annual (October) 16 Aeration – Area C 1 Annual (October)

5. 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 TPOC 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 TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

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

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Fo rm_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

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

6. 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 TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, 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.

7. 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.

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

i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Contractor’s Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

8. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Townshend Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hour notice of any such closure.

For the duration of the contract, the contractor will be provided one (1) key to provide access to service areas. This key is to be used only for contract purposes. This key will not be utilized to provide access for any individuals not performing contract specific work. During the contract period, the contractor is assumed responsible for the key. At the end of the service period, the key must be returned the TPOC. Final payment is contingent upon return of the gate key.

9. Flooding – During extended periods of heavy rain, various parks and areas are subject to flooding due to increased river levels, which in turn may reduce service areas or cancel service in an impacted area. During such periods of flooding, the Government reserves the right to request a modified per-service price for grounds maintenance services in specified project areas in lieu of the services bid price listed in the bidding schedule. The per-service price shall be negotiated between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. After the flood conditions have ceased, the Contractor shall resume normal contract requirements.

10. Payment – The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one (1) 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. Final payment is contingent upon return of U.S. Government keys. Keys are required to be physically handed to the TPOC. The Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Lake 88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343-9713

Or emailed to valerie.l.leclerc@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary –Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide ground maintenance activities at Townshend Lake. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following requirements and schedules.

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 twenty-one (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 fourteen (14) days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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

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

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iii. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282)

iv. Spill Prevention Plan

v. First-Aid, CPR Certifications

3. 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.

4. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The TPOC 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 TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes.

5. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the Government 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 fifty feet (50’) 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.

6. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products –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.

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. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor’s operation.

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

9. 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.

10. Inspections-

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

b. General Inspection: Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. The Services Inspection Form (form to be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work conference) will be submitted to the TPOC 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 TPOC may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the TPOC. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract.

This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections: The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance. Any work that does not comply with requirements and is not corrected by the Contractor may result in deductions in payment.

11. Receiving and Storing Materials –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.

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

Part 2 Equipment:

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

Note: All equipment must be operated within manufacturer’s operating instructions.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. Mowers: Mowers shall be rotary type and equipped with suitable protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property. Mowers must have slides or wheels, which will prevent tearing or plowing into the turf. The Contractor will be held accountable for re-turfing if equipment causes gouging or plowing. In areas where it is not possible to use a tractor-mounted mower the Contractor shall use small mowing equipment such as lawn and garden tractors; push mowers, weed eaters and other small power-mowing equipment, and/or manual mowing tools.

b. Trimmers: String trimmers may be gasoline or electrically operated. The use of steel or other type of cord that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, etc., will not be allowed in string trimmers. Powered string trimmers will not be used to trim around saplings that are less than three (3) inches diameter at four and a half feet (4 ½’) above ground level.

Trimming around said saplings shall be accomplished using hand-operated trimmers.

Contractor will be required to replace any saplings/trees/shrubs damaged by the firm’s operation.

c. Specialized Equipment: Trail side mowing and roadside mowing may require the use of specialized equipment. All safety items required on the standard mowing equipment mentioned above are required as well.

d. Aeration equipment: Shall be core type which will remove plugs from soil. Soil plugs will be left on ground surface. All aeration tubes on equipment will be operational and checked periodically for operability during aeration process. Damaged or non-functional tubes will be replaced as soon as problems are noted to prevent missed spots in lawn areas. Small walk-behind aeration equipment will be used on areas inaccessible to larger equipment such as around picnic tables and pads, grills, trees and shrubs, rocks, driveway, and walkway edges, etc.

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

Part 3 Service Requirements:

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

2. Spring Cleanup - Clean and prepare lawn areas and recreation area grounds for mowing and use by visitors to the area. Contractor shall remove all leaves, stones, gravel, debris, tree branches, litter, etc., from all lawn areas maintained under this contract. All biodegradable material and litter will be deposited in a designated dumping location on the project. The Contractor shall sweep and remove all silt, leaves, debris, tree branches, pine needles, litter, etc. from all paved areas including but not limited to, the entrance of the recreation area, the entrance road, all parking lots, restroom walkways, road shoulders and ditch lines. The Contractor shall mow two (2) pollinator gardens in the Fish Trap Facility to a height between four (4”) inches and six (6”) inches. Spring cleanup shall be completed by the 3rd Friday in May.

3. Mulching - Contractor will furnish all labor and materials to mulch all trees, shrubs, and landscape beds on fine lawn areas covered under this contract. Existing mulch and any fabric shall be removed at the beginning of each season. All biodegradable material removed from these locations will be deposited in a designated dumping location on the project. All litter and garbage shall be deposited in an appropriate waste container at the project office. Mulch around plants, beds, and trees will be applied not less than two- and one-half (2½’) feet diameter from the base of the plant/tree and three to four inches (3" to 4") thick to prevent weed and grass growth throughout the growing season. Landscaping fabric will not be reapplied after removal of existing fabric at the beginning of the base year. Landscape beds and other areas mulched shall be kept free of weeds during the term of the contract. Weeds or grasses in these areas will be removed or cut by hand weeding, mulching, or hand operated clippers.

4. Fine Mowing - Mow grass to a height of not more than three and one-half inches (3½”) or less than two and one-half inches (2½”) in each area around each facility. Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc.

Mowing shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no wheel damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Mowing shall not take place close enough to facilities to cause damage. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet or boggy that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Lawn clippings and debris on all paved surfaces, sidewalks, picnic tables and pads caused by mowing activities shall be removed after each mowing. Mowing under these conditions shall be accomplished by use of smaller mowing equipment as mentioned above.

5. 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, litter, and debris from the mowing limits which are designated as the mowing boundaries on the location maps attached to these specifications. All litter and garbage will be deposited in an appropriate waste container at the project office. After mowing is completed, all roads, walkways, buildings, picnic tables, picnic table pads, and shelter floors shall be free of grass and debris.

6. Trimming - Trim grass to a height of two and one-half inches (2½”) in the area around each facility. Trimming and edging shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no damage to the turf, 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 immovable objects within Mow and Trim areas. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed. Trimming shall also occur in areas inaccessible to larger equipment. The TPOC may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

7. Roadside Mowing - Mowing of roadways shall be accomplished with an offset roadside mower and consist of a minimum of eight-foot (8’) cut of all existing grass and woody vegetation, up to two-inch (2”) diameter, from the edge of each side of the road. Areas where an eight-foot (8’) cut cannot be accomplished shall be hand cut.

8. Debris: For the purpose of this contract, debris will be considered to be in one of two categories and shall be sorted as follows:

a. Woody Debris: Woody Debris is considered to be any woody vegetation in the form of logs, stumps, shrubs, branches, any boards, or lumber including pallets, plywood, stakes, posts, carrying timbers, and other like items.

b. Other Debris: Other Debris may include various trash materials such as Styrofoam and plastic containers, tires, propane cylinders and other non-valuable items. Other debris that may not be woody type debris shall be removed and separated from the woody debris so that it may be disposed of separately. Separation of other debris from woody debris should be done as to the best degree possible, and all litter and garbage will be deposited in an appropriate waste receptacle at the project office.

NOTE: If there is other debris that is deemed to be potentially hazardous, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC so that it can properly be addressed without causing harm to persons or the environment.

9. Aeration - All lawn areas will be aerated in two passes in a cross pattern. Each successive pass will meet or overlap the previous pass to eliminate missed areas. No work will take place when the soil is excessively wet or during periods of rain. Ground speed of equipment will be properly calibrated to prevent excessive bouncing of equipment, damage to lawn areas, and to assure adequate aeration results. Any lawn damage or ruts caused by the Contractor will be repaired at their expense.

10. Restrictions - All mowing and trimming required in a park or area shall be completed and inspected by the Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector prior to beginning work in another park or area. The Contractor shall notify TPOC immediately upon completion of services and the Government may inspect the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for correction of all deficiencies discovered by the Quality Assurance inspection within twenty-four (24) hours at no additional cost to the Government.

11. 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.

Part 4 Service Locations:

The services for this contract are located at the following locations:

a. Area A:

i. Office: located at 3845 Vermont Route 30, Townshend, Vermont 05353.

b. Area B:

i. Rt. 30 Overlook: located approximately .25 miles north of the office on Vermont

Route 30 Townshend, Vermont 05353

ii. Nature Area: located approximately 2.5 miles north of the office on Vermont Route

30, West Townshend, Vermont 05359.

iii. Upper Recreation Area and Fish Trap Facility: located on the West River on Dam Rd, Townshend, VT 05353

c. Area C:

i. Lower Recreation Area: located on the West River on Dam Rd, Townshend, VT

05353.

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

1. Spring Clean-Up - Lawn Areas – Areas A, B, C

a. Service Requirement: Spring Clean-Up

b. Service Area: See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

i. Office

ii. Upper Recreation Area

iii. Fish Trap Facility

iv. Nature Area

v. Rt. 30 Overlook

vi. Lower Recreation Area

c. Service Schedule:

i. Service will occur in May (first two weeks). Specific date to be coordinated with the

TPOC

ii. Fish Trap Facility pollinator gardens.

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

2. Spring Clean-Up – Paved Areas – Areas A, B, C

a. Service Requirement: Spring Clean-Up

b. Service Area: See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

i. Office

ii. Upper Recreation Area

iii. Fish Trap Facility

iv. Nature Area

v. Rt. 30 Overlook

vi. Lower Recreation Area

c. Service Schedule:

i. Service will occur in May (first two weeks). Specific date to be coordinated with the

TPOC.

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

3. Mulching – Landscape Plants - Areas A, B, C

a. Service Requirement: Mulching

b. Service Area:

i. Office: Five (5) trees, one (1) sign

ii. Upper Recreation Area: Three (3) trees, two (2) bushes, one (1) sign

iii. Nature Area: Two (2) trees

iv. Fish Trap Facility: Eight (8) trees, one (1) traffic counter/hours sign

v. Lower Recreation Area: Twenty (20) trees

c. Service Schedule:

i. Service will occur in June (first week). Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC

4. Mow and Trim – Areas A, B, C

a. Service Requirement: Mowing, trimming and grounds cleaning

b. Service Area: See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

i. Office:

ii. Upper Recreation Area

iii. Fish Trap Facility

iv. Nature Area

1. Mowing of the pollinator garden walkway located within the nature area shall be done weekly. Path shall be no wider than five (5) feet and no less than four (4) feet.

v. Rt. 30 Overlook

vi. Lower Recreation Area

c. Service Schedule:

i. Service will start the first week of May for approximately twenty-six (26) events for weekly service. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

5. Roadside Mowing – Area B

a. Service Requirement: Roadside and upstream mowing

b. Service Area: Approximately 2.25 miles. See Figures 3,7,8

i. Dam Road from Recreation Area entrance to State Forest Rd

ii. Nature Area/ Old Route 30 to Spillway

c. Service Schedule:

i. Mowing will be completed within the last week of June. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

6. Aeration- Areas A, B, C

a. Service Requirement: Aeration

b. Service Area: See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

i. Upper and Lower Recreation Area

ii. Fish Trap Facility

iii. Office

iv. Rt. 30 Overlook

c. Service Schedule:

i. Service will occur once, after the closing of the Recreation area. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC

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Certifications.

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

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

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

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

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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 2024 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.

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

Subcontractors

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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

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

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

Controls

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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