Solicitation W912WJ26QA139.pdf

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Playground Installation, Edward MacDowell Lake, Peterborough, NHInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : Y1QA

W912WJ26QA139

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

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0002 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to assemble and install one (1) new, Government furnished playground structure and one (1) new, Government furnished swing set structure, to include supplying and installation of a playground border, weed blocking landscape fabric, and loose-fill surfacing material, at Edward MacDowell Lake, Peterborough, NH in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Product Service Code: Y1QA

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

238990

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

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SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND

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STATEMENT OF WORK:

PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

EDWARD MACDOWELL LAKE

PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to assemble and install one (1) new, Government furnished playground structure and one (1) new, Government furnished swing set structure at Edward MacDowell Lake Recreation Area, to include supplying and installation of a playground border, weed blocking landscape fabric, and loose-fill surfacing material. All work shall be completed as per the following Statement of Work.

NOTE: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements for a full list of submittals):

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

Product Data Sheet(s) - Prior to ordering

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Prior to ordering material/product

Schedule of work

Any required permits

Warranty information

Any Certifications and Licenses as determined by the Product Manufacturer.

2. Location - The Edward MacDowell Lake Project Office is located at 75 Wilder Street, Peterborough, NH 03458.

3. Technical Point of Contact - The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for this Contract is Park Ranger Caleb Blakeslee. Park Ranger Blakeslee can be reached by phone at (978)-318-8473 or email at caleb.j.blakeslee@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visits - Interested contractors should conduct a site visit to confirm understanding of the scope, inspect existing conditions, and familiarize themselves with the site(s) prior to submitting a quote. No extra payment will be allowed for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions and requirements. An appointment can be made by contacting the TPOC, Park Ranger Caleb Blakeslee. Site visits are generally scheduled between 08:00AM-03:00PM Monday through Friday.

5. Schedule - The period of performance shall be 90 days from Contract Award. Work shall proceed diligently, and the playground and swing set structures shall be completed for use no later than 90 days after Contract Award. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre-Construction Conference shall be completed within 21 days from Contract Award.

All Pre-Construction submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of Contract Award. The Government reserves up to 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 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-Construction 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_Aug%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all affected 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_Sep%202024%20-% 20FINAL.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_Site%20Safety%20&%20Health% 20Officer%20(SSHO)%20Designation%20Letter_2024%2009%2013%20-%20Final.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 Statement 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_Form_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.

7. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall 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-Construction 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-Construction Conference:

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

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (ENG Forms 6293 & 6206)

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

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

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor's Equipment

viii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

ix. Invoice and payment.

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

9. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Edward MacDowell Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect 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) hours' notice of any such closure.

10. Payment - After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. 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

Edward MacDowell Lake

75 Wilder Street

Peterborough, NH 03458

Or emailed to: caleb.j.blakeslee@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to assemble and install one

(1) new, Government furnished playground structure and one (1) new, Government furnished swing set structure at Edward MacDowell Lake Recreation Area, to include supplying and installation of a playground border, weed blocking landscape fabric, and loose-fill surfacing material. All work shall be completed as per the following Statement of Work.

2. Submittals - Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Statement of Work, 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 acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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

a. Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of Contract Award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

Product Data Sheet(s) - Prior to ordering

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Prior to ordering material/product

Schedule of work

Any required permits

Warranty information

Any Certifications and Licenses as determined by the Product Manufacturer.

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

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 2024 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements, U.S. Army Engineering Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 - Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. ASTM F1487-17 - Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use.

d. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

e. Applicable Federal, State, and local codes.

4. Existing Conditions -

a. Site Access:

i. The playground and swing set installation site will be on the upstream side of the Edward MacDowell Dam, located adjacent to the project administrative buildings and park access roadway.

ii. The installation site can be access via the park access road as shown on the Informational Map in Appendix A.

b. General Conditions:

i. The installation site is bordered by a wooded area on the north and west sides, open manicured lawn on the south and east sides as shown in Informational Photos 1 and 2 in Appendix A.

ii. The Government will prepare a level graveled surface in the area that is designated for the playground and swing set structures. The preparation of the area will be completed in sufficient time to not impede the awarded Contractor from installing the playground and swing set equipment.

iii. The playground components and the swing set components are currently stored onsite in the same condition that was received when shipped from the manufacturer and has not been exposed to natural weather elements.

NOTE: For all Informational Photos please reference attached Appendix A. For the playground and swing set owner's manuals (assembly and installation instructions) and specifications, please reference attached Appendix B.

5. 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.

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

7. 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 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.

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

epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

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

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

10. Government Resources - The Contractor shall supply their own means of communication (telephone), additionally there is no access to potable water or electricity at the work site location.

The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources. The Government shall provide access to the public restrooms available at the Project Office, access to a dumpster for disposal of waste generated through the execution of this contract and access to non-potable water through a hose bibb, located at the Project Office.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Contractor's Personnel -

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

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

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the 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(s).

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

13. Quality Assurance - The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

14. Inspections -

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

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made for corrections not 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 work and make deductions accordingly for work not corrected with the time permitted.

15. Receiving and Storing Materials - The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

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

Part 2 Equipment:

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

2. Type(s) of Equipment -

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

b. Type(s) of equipment for this work may include but not be limited to various hand and power tools, ladders, and Personal Protective Equipment.

3. Equipment Storage - Various equipment and supplies may be stored onsite within the work areas. NOTE: Government does not assume security for any lost or damaged equipment or materials stored on-site.

Part 3 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the TPOC. The Contractor shall provide product data sheets to the TPOC for all products and materials being used. Products shall be accepted by the TPOC prior to ordering and installation. Products shall have the following specifications.

1. Provided by the Government:

a. Playground Structure: Childforms, Fun Play Structure Layout STR-353259, CAT # STR-353259- G.

i. NOTE: New, Government furnished playground structure, valued at $22,979.00.

b. Swing Set: Childforms, CAT Part Number: SWG-00033-G Description: Single 5" Post Swing, Single Bay.

i. NOTE: New, Government furnished swing set, valued at $4,093.00.

2. Provided by the Contractor:

a. Playground Border and ADA Ramp:

i. Provide playground border system to encompass a 40' X 60' playground use area.

ii. Provide One (1) ADA full ramp that is designed to be integrally installed with the playground border system.

iii. Each component shall be able to interlock with other components, and all ends shall be finished.

iv. Ramp shall be installed level and be able to be anchored.

v. The playground border system and ADA ramp shall be constructed of polyethylene with UV Stabilizers.

vi. The playground border system shall be twelve (12) inches in height.

vii. Ramp shall be sized for compatibility with the border system of twelve (12) inches in height.

viii. The playground border system and the ADA ramp shall be black in color.

b. Safety Surfacing:

i. Provide safety surfacing for the playground that meets ASTM F1292 requirements.

ii. The safety surfacing shall be engineered wood fiber (EWF), a common type of playground safety surfacing.

iii. The depth of the EWF material shall be at a minimum, twelve (12) inches across the entire 40' X 60' (2,400sqft) playground use area.

c. Weed Blocking Landscape Fabric:

i. Provide weed blocking landscape fabric to cover the entire 40' X 60' (2,400sqft) playground use area.

ii. The weed blocking fabric shall be a minimum of .50mm thick.

d. Concrete:

i. Provide all concrete needed for the playground structure and swing set post footings.

ii. NOTE: Each post footing shall be poured in one mixture and not comprised of multiple mixtures.

e. Miscellaneous Materials:

i. The Contractor provided products listed above may not include all miscellaneous items needed for a sound and professional installation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide any items listed in the manufacturer's installation instructions to complete the required work.

Part 4 Execution:

1. General:

a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to assemble and install one (1) new, Government furnished playground structure and one (1) new, Government furnished swing set structure at Edward MacDowell Lake Recreation Area, to include supplying and installation of a playground border, weed blocking landscape fabric, and loose-fill surfacing material. All work shall be completed as per the following Statement of Work.

b. It is the Contractor's responsibility to take all field measurements to ensure proper ordering and installation of the correct products for a fully functional fit and finish that meets the manufacturer's installation requirements.

c. For all Informational Photos please reference attached Appendix A. For the playground and swing set owner's manuals (assembly and installation instructions) and specifications, please reference attached Appendix B.

2. Safety Equipment: It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment (Hardhats, Hand Protection, Eye Protection, Fall Protection etc.) when and where necessary.

3. Contractor's Qualifications:

a. The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience installing similar equipment.

4. Playground and Swing Set Installation:

a. The Contractor shall assemble and install all new playground and swing set equipment in accordance with the manufacturer assembly and installation instructions found in Appendix B.

b. The Contractor shall layout all holes with appropriate fall/use zone around all equipment. The longest dimension of the playground shall be parallel to adjacent park roadway. The layout shall be optimized for the most direct ADA accessibility.

c. The Contractor shall double check all layouts and verify layouts of playground and swing set with TPOC before proceeding with installation.

d. Footings for vertical posts shall be installed per manufacturer instructions as indicated in Appendix B. The Contractor shall establish a 48" depth for each hole to ensure compliance with local frost line depth.

e. Each concrete footing shall be poured in one mixture (i.e., there should NOT be multiple mixed batches poured per any footing).

f. The Contractor shall set the vertical posts in the concrete to a depth that still accommodates proper vertical height, plumbness, and ensures the structure will be level when assembled while still accommodating for the required safety surfacing depth. The Contractor shall provide the bracing materials to hold the vertical posts in the proper alignment while the concrete is curing.

g. The Contractor shall use care during assembly and installation so as not to scratch, dent, or otherwise damage posts or powder coated components, including the splattering of concrete or concrete residue.

h. The Contractor shall coordinate with the TPOC to discuss potential placement of any excavated soil, that will not be utilized on Government property at a location designated by the TPOC.

i. Installation will be at grade and must account for the addition of 12" of safety surfacing (i.e., if the bottom of the slide needs to be twelve (12) inches from the from the safety surfacing, then the slide should be installed twenty-four (24) inches from the current ground height).

5. Border and ADA Ramp Installation:

a. The Contractor shall assemble and install the playground border and ADA ramp in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and instructions.

b. The playground border shall encompass the 40' X 60' playground use area.

c. The ADA ramp shall be installed integrally with the playground border per the manufacturer's instructions.

d. The ADA ramp shall be positioned to face the walking path that accesses the playground.

6. Weed Blocking Landscape Fabric and Engineered Wood Fiber Installation:

a. The weed blocking landscape fabric shall be laid as a barrier on top of the existing gravel base.

i. The weed blocking fabric shall cover the entire 40' X 60' (2,400sqft) playground use area.

b. The Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) shall be used as the playground safety surface and installed in accordance with the EWF manufacturer's specifications.

i. The EWF shall be laid on top of the weed blocking landscape fabric to a minimum depth of twelve (12) inches.

ii. The EWF shall cover the entire 40' X 60' (2,400sqft) playground use area.

7. Final Inspection and Acceptance:

a. A full cleanup of the work area shall be performed to remove any accumulation of trash or debris caused during assembly and installation phases of this contract.

b. The Contractor shall coordinate a walk-through with the TPOC to ensure all components, hardware and elements are installed as intended, that all components function as designed by the manufacturer, and to ensure completion of all work required by this Statement of Work.

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Requirements Playground Installation, Edward MacDowell Lake, Peterborough, NH

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. 1996-08

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

0002 Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 90 Calendar Days

Date of Award 1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961401 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DIST, EDWARD MCDOWELL LAKE 75 WILDER ST

PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458-1068 UNITED STATES

CALEB J BLAKESLEE, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown.

1991-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

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.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS:

The Wage Determination for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/NH20260024/1

W912WJ26QA139

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/NH20260024/1

Wage Determination No.: NH20260024

Modification No.: 1

Revised Date: 18 May 2026

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Section I - Contract Clauses

UAI 5152.249-9000 Basis for Settlement of Proposals

Actual costs will be used to determine equipment costs for a settlement proposal submitted on the total cost basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 49.206-2(b). In evaluating a termination settlement proposal using total cost basis, the following principles will be applied to determine allowable equipment costs.

(a) Actual costs for each piece of equipment, or groups of similar serial or series equipment, need not be available in the contractor's accounting records to determine total actual equipment costs.

(b) If equipment costs have been allocated to a contract using predetermined rates, those charges will be adjusted to actual costs.

(c) Recorded job costs adjusted for unallowable expenses will be used to determine equipment operating expenses.

(d) Ownership costs (depreciation) will be determined using the contractor's depreciation schedule (subject to the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-11).

(e) License, taxes, storage and insurance costs are normally recovered as an indirect expense and unless the contractor charges these costs directly to contracts, they will be recovered through the indirect expense rate.

(End of Clause)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 21 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the contract award, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than from contract award.* The 90 calendar days time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Caleb Blakeslee

Address: 75 Wilder Street, Peterborough, NH 03458

Email Address: caleb.j.blakeslee@usace.army.mil

Telephone: 978-318-8473

(End of Provision)

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT

The estimated cost of the work is .between $25,000 and $100,000

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of 2014-12

Representations and Certifications.

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards).

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment. 2014-05

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

2014-05

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. 2014-05

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI…