W91EK24Q0020.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Shady Creek & Clark’s Ferry Mowing and Trimming

W912EK24Q0020

Attn: Eric Gaul 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Email: eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Complete Block 17a on the SF1449 - Enter Name, Address, and Current Phone Number of Person to

Contact Regarding Proposal

2. Complete and sign Blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c on the SF1449

3. Complete Offeror Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.212-3) if your company has not completed the Representations and Certifications located with your company’s SAM record (https://www.sam.gov).

4. Complete and submit the Technical Capabiltiy Statement per clause 52.212-2.

5. Please fill out the the below information completely and include this cover page with your offer, along with the above items that need to be filled out.

6. Include the Solicitation Number in the subject line of your emailed response. PDF documents must be free of virus. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that their offer has been received and is legible.

7. Offeror shall provide a total price for the project with and without the option for transport of the vessel at the offeror expense.

8. Offeror shall provide the entire solicitation in response to this action.

Contractors must be current in their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database before a Government Contract award can be made.https://www.sam.gov/

Please provide: Taxpayer ID Number: ____________________________ CAGE Code (SAM):_______________________________ Point of Contact: _________________________________ Phone & Email: __________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Eric Gaul

Email: eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil

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(No Collect Calls)

W912EK24Q0020 23-Jan-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(309) 794-5093

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 13 Feb 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ERIC J GAUL

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

96514740095044

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1500 ROCK ISLAND D

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 965147 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK ISLAND

RANGER STATION

810 MAIN ST

MUSCATINE IA 52761

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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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32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

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REPRESENTATIVE

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REPRESENTATIVE

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37. CHECK NUMBER

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SECTION A

1.0 LOWEST PRICE PROCUREMENT

This will be a lowest price acquisition.

2.0 DOCUMENTS TO RETURN

2.1 In order be be considered responsive, bidders must complete and return all the following:

Complete and return first page of solicitation (standard form 1449), including offeror’s complete mailing address, telephone number, offeror’s name, title, and signature.

Acknowledged RFQ amendments, if any.

Complete and return Schedule of Prices.

SUBMIT INFORMATION REQUESTED IN FAR PROVISION 52.212-2.

2.2 Offerors must thoroughly complete the solicitation pages and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page 1 of the solicitation. Complete quotation packages shall be emailed to eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil and jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil.

3.0 SITE VISIT

Offerors are highly encouraged to make a site visit to the park before quoting. Those who wish to request a site visit should contact the Muscatine Park Rangers by phone at (563) 263-7913 or by email at cynthia.r.klebe@usace.army.mil.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

MVR.03

QUESTION AND ANSWER

via email

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Eric Gaul, Contract Specialist (eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil), and Jeff Voss, Contracting Officer (jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil) no later than 31 January 2023 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

BID SCHEDULE

CLARKS FERRY and SHADY CREEK RECREATION AREAS, MUSCATINE, IOWA MOWING AND TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

PROJECT SCHEDULE

OF PRICES

The quantities indicated for line items are estimates only. The contractor will be paid on the basis of actual work performed.

CLARKS FERRY AND SHADY CREEK RECREATION AREAS

MOWING AND TRIMMING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: MOW/TRIM SERVICES FOR

CLARKS FERRY AND SHADY CREEK RECREATION AREAS,

MUSCATINE, IOWA. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK ON THE DATES SHOWN IN

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3.

BASE PERIOD 2024

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit

Price Total Amount

Maintenance of Improved Grounds 0001A

Clark’s Ferry Mowing Base Period April 22-September 20, 2024

22 Weeks

0001B Clark’s Ferry Trimming Base Period April 22-September 20, 2024

22 Weeks

0002A Shady Creek Mowing Base Period April 22-September 20, 2024

22 Weeks

0002B Shady Creek Trimming Base Period April 22-September 20, 2024

22 Weeks

Maintenance of Semi‐Improved Grounds 0002C Shady Creek Semi‐Improved Grounds

Base Period May 1-September 30, 2024

5 Months

Total Amount for BASE PERIOD (Sum of Items 0001A-0002C):

OPTION PERIOD I 2025

Price

Total Amount

0101A

Clark’s Ferry Mowing Option Period I April 21-September 19, 2025

22 Weeks

0101B Clark’s Ferry Trimming Option Period I April 21-September 19, 2025

22 Weeks

0102A Shady Creek Mowing Option Period I April 21-September 19, 2025

22 Weeks

0102B Shady Creek Trimming Option Period I April 21-September 19, 2025

22 Weeks

Maintenance of Semi‐Improved Grounds 0102C Shady Creek Semi‐Improved Grounds Option

Period I May 1-September 30, 2025

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD I (Sum of Items 0101A-0102C):

OPTION PERIOD II 2026

Price

Total Amount

0201A

Clark’s Ferry Mowing Option Period II April 27-September 25, 2026

22 Weeks

0201B Clark’s Ferry Trimming Option Period II April 27-September 25, 2026

22 Weeks

0202A Shady Creek Mowing Option Period II April 27-September 25, 2026

22 Weeks

0202B Shady Creek Trimming Option Period II April 27-September 25, 2026

22 Weeks

Maintenance of Semi‐Improved Grounds 0202C Shady Creek Semi‐Improved Grounds Option

Period II May 1-September 30, 2026

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD II (Sum of Items 0201A-0202C):

OPTION PERIOD III 2027

Price

Total Amount

0301A

Clark’s Ferry Mowing Option Period III April 26-September 24, 2027

22 Weeks

0301B Clark’s Ferry Trimming Option Period III April 26-September 24, 2027

22 Weeks

0302A Shady Creek Mowing Option Period III April 26-September 24, 2027

22 Weeks

0302B Shady Creek Trimming Option Period III April 26-September 24, 2027

22 Weeks

Maintenance of Semi‐Improved Grounds 0302C Shady Creek Semi‐Improved Grounds Option

Period III May 1-September 30, 2027

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD III (Sum of Items 0301A-0302C):

OPTION PERIOD IV 2028

Price

Total Amount

0401A

Clark’s Ferry Mowing Option Period IV April 24-September 22, 2028

22 Weeks

0401B Clark’s Ferry Trimming Option Period IV April 24-September 22, 2028

22 Weeks

0402A Shady Creek Mowing Option Period IV April 24-September 22, 2028

22 Weeks

0402B Shady Creek Trimming Option Period IV April 24-September 22, 2028

22 Weeks

Maintenance of Semi‐Improved Grounds 0402C Shady Creek Semi‐Improved Grounds Option

Period IV May 1-September 30, 2028

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD IV (Sum of Items 0401A-0402C):

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

CLARKS FERRY and SHADY CREEK RECREATION AREAS

MOWING AND TRIMMING

1. SCHEDULE OF PRICES (LINE ITEMS/CLINS): Offerors must quote on all items and entire quantities contained in the basic contract period and all renewal options to be considered. Quotes received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

2. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation. Wage Rate information is included herein as an attachment. Offerors should take into account the requirement to pay prevailing wage rates to any employees, when figuring the quote. See contract clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 for additional information.

3. REQUIRED INSURANCE: After award, the Contractor shall furnish proof of all required insurance, and valid driver’s license(s), to the Contracting Officer before starting work.

4. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Award will be for a base period plus four (4) option periods.

Base Period: April 22, 2024 - April 20, 2025 Option Period I: April 21, 2025 - April 26, 2026 Option Period II: April 27, 2026 - April 25, 2027 Option Period III: April 26, 2027 - April 23, 2028 Option Period IV: April 24, 2028 - September 30, 2028

Contract will not exceed five (5) years, including all options. Option periods, which may or may not be exercised, are at the discretion of the Government not the Contractor.

5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

a) Thoroughly read the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, attached herein to the solicitation. Your quote should be based on the requirements of the job and what it will take to successfully complete the job. Be aware that you must have all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract before the starting date of the contract.

b) Contract will be awarded on a lump sum price only. This breakdown of unit price is included for evaluation, for invoicing prices for each service, and may be used in determining deductions for deficiencies in accordance with the contract clauses.

c) The Government reserves the right to exercise any or all options. The Contractor will be furnished a notice of intent to exercise the option 60 days prior to beginning of the option year period in accordance with clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

If the Government exercises an option, the contractor is obligated to perform.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

CLAR KS FERR Y and SH ADY CRE EK

RECREATION AREAS MOWING AND TRIMMING

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED ITEMS

C-3 SPECIFIC TASKS

C-4 ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

C-5 SUSTAINABILITY

TE-1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE”

TE-2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “FACILITY LIST”

SECTION C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The term Contractor as used herein shall refer to the Contractor and/or all Contractor employees and/or all subcontractors performing the services of this contract.

The term Contracting Officer (KO) shall refer to the agency person(s) having authority to enter into, administer, make any change to this work statement or prices, and terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is an individual authorized by the KO to enforce the terms and conditions of the contract on-site. The COR is not authorized to make any changes to the contract. The Contracting Officer and their designated representatives are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contract administration, insuring compliance with contract terms, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials/supplies, transportation and fuel to perform mowing and trimming services specified herein for the parks known as C l a r k ’ s F e r r y a n d S h a d y C r e e k Recreation Areas as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section C-5 in particular. .Maps showing the recreation areas at The Mississippi River Project can be found on the internet at http://www.missriver.org.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The resulting contract will be for a base period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. Option periods will be priced and may be exercised by a contract modification, in accordance with clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

Performance of the mowing and trimming contract, with options, are as follows:

The Contract Period of Performance are listed below:

Base Period: April 22, 2024 - April 20, 2025 Option Period I: April 21, 2025 - April 26, 2026 Option Period II: April 27, 2026 - April 25, 2027 Option Period III: April 26, 2027 - April 23, 2028 Option Period IV: April 24, 2028 - September 30, 2028

The Contract Periods of Service are listed below:

Base Period: April 22 - September 30, 2024 Option Period I: April 21 - September 30, 2025 Option Period II: April 27 – September 30, 2026 Option Period III: April 26 – September 30, 2027 Option Period IV: April 24 – September 30, 2028

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall be physically qualified to perform all work as specified in the performance work statement. Such work includes providing services outdoors.

Contractor shall be capable of repeated bending, twisting and stooping, heavy lifting, standing and walking for long periods, reaching, and pulling. Contractor should be capable of performing these duties without endangering the health, safety and welfare of themselves or others.

REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled “Insurance- Work on a Government Installation” the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation . . . . . . .Coverage complying with applicable State statute** Employer’s Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $100,000 General Liability/Bodily Injury. . . Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Automobile Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence $20,000 property per occurrence

Reference FAR 28.307-2 Liability, subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c).

PRE-WORK MEETING. Contractor shall attend an orientation meeting at the Muscatine Park Ranger Office prior to starting work. Instruction on the mowing and trimming requirements will be covered during this meeting and key to traffic counter box will be distributed. Contact Park Ranger Cindy Klebe at (563) 263-7913 to verify the date and time of this meeting.

The following documentation shall be provided by the contractor to the COR at the pre-work meeting:

1. A contingency plan for how the Contractor will accomplish the work in the event of illness or emergency

2. Proof of insurance

3. A valid driver’s license

4. Quality Control plan

5. Accident Prevention Plan

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan which shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan in the USACE EM 385-1-1 in Appendix A. A current copy of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014 is available at the Mississippi River Project Office in Pleasant Valley, IA. The Safety and Health Requirements Manual is also available online at:

http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/About/Offices/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

FIREARMS: Contractors shall not carry or possess firearms in their vehicles or anywhere on Government property.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Contractor shall not be engaged in any commercial activities on Government property.

OPERATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Corps of Engineers areas and all other local, state and federal regulations as apply. All vehicles shall be properly licensed, insured and maintained in a safe, clean condition. Contractors shall not operate any motor vehicle off road, around gates or barricades, on sidewalks, trails or drive the wrong way on a one-way street while performing services under this contract.

TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS.

Contractor WILL NOT be given the option to “live” on site; at a designated campsite located in the park FOR THIS CONTRACT.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE: Contractors shall at all times promote a positive, professional image of themselves and the Corps of Engineers. Tact, diplomacy and courtesy shall be exercised whenever dealing with the public. At no time shall Contractors through their personal appearance, actions or demeanor discredit the Government.

VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS: Enforcement of Federal Regulations is the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers personnel and not part of the duties or responsibilities of the Contractor or subsequent contract. Contractors shall not attempt to apprehend violators or enforce regulations; nor argue with or directly accuse a member of the public of wrongdoing; nor commit Corps employees to any type of action.

PRESCRIBED DRESS: Contractor shall remain fully clothed while performing duties and shall be appropriately dressed and well-groomed at all times when in the public view. The Contractor and employees shall remain fully clothed while performing mowing and trimming services and shall be appropriately dressed and well-groomed at all times when within public view. The Contractors Accident Prevention Plan shall address appropriate shoes, gloves and other required apparel and equipment.

COOPERATION: Contractor shall at all times cooperate with and maintain a courteous, polite and respectful manner with all members of the public, other contractors, volunteers, and Government employees.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT: Contractors shall not consume nor be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications (except with doctor prescription) during on duty hours; nor conduct themselves, at any time, in a manner unbecoming their position or as to bring discredit to themselves or the Corps of Engineers.

SMOKING: Smoking materials will be extinguished while interacting with the public. An Improper disposal of lighted smoking materials, matches or other burning material is prohibited.

REDEEMABLE CANS AND BOTTLES: Removal of redeemable cans and bottles out of waste receptacles is not permitted (i.e. “dumpster diving”).

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

DAMAGE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: Contractors shall report all malfunctions, vandalism, damages or willful destruction of government property to a Park Ranger or the Operations Manager immediately upon discovery by the contractor. General facility and area maintenance and repair needs shall be brought to the attention of the park rangers.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property and insure keys issued by the Government for Contractor’s use are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of loss or unauthorized use of keys. Duplication of keys is not permitted. In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required to rekey or replace the affected locks without cost to the Government.

LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES: Contractor shall report to the COR all information concerning either lost or found property on forms provided by the Government. Found property shall be safeguarded by the Contractor and promptly turned in to an authorized Corps employee.

QUALITY OF SERVICES.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (Contractor’s Responsibilities). The contractor shall develop an acceptable Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet contract requirements. The Quality Control Plan shall document how the Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls and must be provided at the pre-work orientation and training.

Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available to the Government at any given time throughout the contract period.

QUALITY ASSURANCE (Government’s Responsibility). The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

At the end of each month, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the COR for the current work period. The payment request shall not exceed the actual number of days worked during the month. Contractor shall be paid only for the actual number of days worked. A sample invoice will be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work orientation and training meeting.

SECTION C-2

CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED ITEMS

SUPPLIES: The Contractor is required to provide all supplies/materials, to include fuel, to meet the requirements of the contract. Contractor will furnish his own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the approved accident prevention plan.

EQUIPMENT: Mowing machinery shall be safe for efficient operation of the implement and its attachments(s). Tractors shall be of suitable size and type for intended use, and must comply with Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014.

All equipment must have required safety protection for the operator (i.e. impact resistant windows, deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports.

The Contractor shall coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative equipment parking locations so they do not hamper public use, field accesses, gates, or is off public roadways.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) assumes no liability to Contractor equipment caused by vandalism or tampering.

SECTION C-3

SPECIFIC TASKS

GENERAL TASK INFORMATION:

MOWED ACREAGE is estimated to be 15 acres at Shady Creek and 8 acres at Clarks Ferry.

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining exact acreage and conditions affecting performance of work. Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to quoting. The Government shall not be held accountable for conditions at the site which were not taken into account by prospective offerors.

MOW SEMI-IMPROVED GROUNDS. The designated semi-improved mowing grounds at Shady Creek shall be mowed and trimmed once per month from May 1-September 30, on Monday – Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., or on Friday between 7:00a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Mowing and trimming is not permitted on Friday after 12:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays, unless alternate hours are agreed upon in advance between the COR and Contractor, and at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall maintain the growth of grass height on semi-improved grounds between 4 and 8 inches.

HEIGHT OF CUT AND EXACT LIMITS. Mowing and trimming shall be in the range of 3” – 4” inches.

CHEMICAL AGENTS. The use of chemical agents of any kind (including herbicides, petrol’s, and salt solutions) for the control of weeds and grasses is strictly prohibited.

BOUNDARIES. The Contractor is to arrive on site on the day scheduled with adequate equipment, labor and supervision to perform a complete mowing and trimming of all scheduled areas within one calendar day.

LAWN DEBRIS DISPOSAL. Sticks and branches and other lawn debris shall be removed from areas prior to mowing and disposed of at an approved location as designated by the COR. Any litter or garbage shall also be removed from areas prior to mowing or trimming and disposed of in a proper manner.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging vegetation on the Government installation. Damage to vegetation includes but is not limited to broken/cut tree limbs, tree bark loosened or torn from trunks and stems, vegetation being crushed or ran over by equipment, and/or mowed down. For the purposes of this contract, reattachment of loosened or torn tree bark is not considered satisfactory repair of the damaged vegetation. When vegetation damage occurs the total amount of damages from a single mowing and trimming will be deducted from the sum to be paid for that mowing and trimming. All tree and shrub damage will be computed using values established by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. When bark damage is 50% or more of the circumference of the tree or shrub full value will be assessed. A copy of the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Evaluation Method used for these deductions will be provided.

DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, facilities, and equipment on the Government installation.

MOWING TASKS

WET CONDITIONS: The schedule is subject to change by the government relative to turf conditions, public use patterns, weather, and other factors. The Contractor will be given a minimum of three calendar days’ notice when schedule changes are required.

CUT APPEARANCE: All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract shall present a neat, well-cared-for, and evenly mowed appearance; free from ruts, scalping, or any un-mowed strips or streaks.

LARGE DEBRIS: For contractor and customer safety, sticks, limbs and other woody debris that cannot be safely handled by the mowing unit shall be removed prior to mowing the area. If debris is too large to move by hand, the COR will be notified and the Government will remove.

CUT VEGETATION. All mowing operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off of all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is deposited on these areas, the Contractor will remove it immediately following mowing operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area.

Cut vegetation and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, etc. overnight. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at the park entrance.

TRIMMING TASKS

AREAS. Trimming is required in all areas inaccessible to large mowing machines.

These areas include, but are not limited to, guard posts, culvert ends, sign posts, trees, garbage cans, shrubs, picnic tables, fire rings, amphitheater area, grills, light posts, wheel stops, stumps, cut banks, ridges, depressions, road shoulders, ditches, fences, structures, and other fixed obstacles.

HEIGHT. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed simultaneously, or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 48 consecutive hours after mowing.

PROXIMITY. Trimming around desirable vegetation, trees, buildings, walkways, and inanimate objects shall be accomplished. Moveable objects shall be moved and the area around and under such objects shall be mowed and/or trimmed. Immediately following mowing/trimming, such objects shall be returned to their original position.

CUT VEGETATION. All trimming operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off of all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is inadvertently deposited on these areas, the contractor will remove it immediately following trimming operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at park entrance.

CONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC: Contractor shall perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the inconvenience to the public. All facilities shall remain open to the public during the mowing and trimming process unless prior approval for their closure has been obtained in writing from the COR.

ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

**NOTE: To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK18CXXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mail:

Security Office US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

Security Clause 2(b).

For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the Changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party.

The background check will cover, at a minimum, the ten years covering states the employee has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee's work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge shall have the following items shown, the employee’s picture, employee’s name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer (KO). Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving under the influence or public intoxication records; or

(3) Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g. drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Rock Island District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project. Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the Contract. The Rock Island District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee from working on a contract awarded by the Rock Island District based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance. Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

In the event of an unforeseen change in work site conditions which may require a contract modification, and the contractor is required to immediately add personnel, a Personnel Change Request Form will be submitted to and approved by the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

1) Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

3) Employee is escorted while on site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Rock Island District Security Office NLT 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

1) Foreign national employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements E-verify paragraph).

3) Approved and identified contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

Personnel Change Request Form

Contract #

Date We, , respectfully request to add/replace (circle one) personnel to the jobsite due to the following situation:

Personnel to be conditionally added to the ACL (escorted by):

Background checks (if required for a long term employee) shall be submitted by close of business on (insert proposed date):

(Insert signature block)

Security Clause 15.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program website (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. Documentation of company enrollment in E-verify, via a print screen of the company profile within the E-verify system, must be submitted to the Security Office no later than 3 business days after the initial Notice to Proceed.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification must be given/coordinated with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Security Office after Notice to Proceed is given.

SUSTAINABILITY

EPA Designated (CPG)

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 http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level requirements.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

WORK SCHEDULE

MUSCATINE, IOWA MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 1 April 22 - April 26 MAY 5 April 29 - May 31 JUNE 4 June 03 - June 28 JULY 4 July 01 – July 26

AUGUST 5 July 29 - August 30 SEPTEMBER 3 September 02- September 20

TOTAL 22 April 22 – September 20

APRIL 1 April 21 - April 25 MAY 5 April 28 - May 30 JUNE 4 June 02 - June 27 JULY 4 June 30 – July 25

AUGUST 5 July 28 - August 29 SEPTEMBER 3 September 1 - September 19

TOTAL 22 April 21 – September 19

APRIL 1 April 27 - April 30 MAY 4 May 04 - May 29 JUNE 4 June 1- June 26 JULY 5 June 29 – July 31

AUGUST 4 August 03 - August 28 SEPTEMBER 4 August 31 - September 25

TOTAL 22 April 27 – September 25

APRIL 1 April 26 - April 30 MAY 4 May 03 - May 28 JUNE 4 May 31- June 25 JULY 5 June 28 – July 30

AUGUST 4 August 02 - August 27 SEPTEMBER 4 August 30 - September 24

TOTAL 22 April 26 – September 24

APRIL 1 April 24 - April 28 MAY 4 May 01 - May 26 JUNE 5 May 29- June 30 JULY 4 July 03 – July 28

AUGUST 4 July 31 - August 25 SEPTEMBER 4 August 28 - September 22

TOTAL 22 April 24 – September 22

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

FACILITY LIST

MUSCATINE, IOWA MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

TYPE OF FACILITY

NO. ACRES

Recreation area turf-grass at Clarks Ferry 8

Recreation area turf-grass at Shady Creek 15

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

C L A R KS FE R R Y a n d S HA D Y C R E E K

RECREATION AREAS, MUSCATINE, IOWA

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Purpose: This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in this contract. The intent is to ensure that the contractor performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract, and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

1. Critical performance processes and requirements. Critical to the performance of the contract, the contractor shall provide all personnel equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, other items and services necessary to perform as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide accurate transaction processing to ensure that material accountability comply with safety and security requirements, in accordance with this PWS. Additionally, the contractor shall be accountable for all auditable documents, establish/maintain effective quality, and perform required within prescribed timeframes. The performance process is the timely, accurate, and thorough completion of all contract requirements.

2. Performance Standards

a. Schedule. The dates for services and the actual accomplishment of the services in accordance with the schedule will be assessed against original dates of services and milestones established for the contract.

b. Service. The services required to be performed will be assessed against the PWS detailed in the contract, for the required content, quality, timeliness, and accuracy.

c. Past Performance. In addition to schedule and services, and cost aspects of performance discussed above, pursuant to FAR 42.15, the Government will assess the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship, the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules including the administrative aspects of performance, the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction, and the contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

3. Surveillance methods. The primary methods of surveillance used to monitor performance of this contract will include, but not be limited to: random or planned sampling, periodic inspection, Contractor Self Reporting, and validated customer complaints.

a. Random/Scheduled Monitoring. Random and/or scheduled monitoring will be conducted if and when deemed necessary by the COR to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract. Using the attached matrix the COR will determine whether the contractor is in compliance with the terms of the contract.

b. Contractor Self-Reporting. The contractor shall provide as needed status reports that document significant problems/issues and potential resolutions.

c. Customer Feedback. Customer feedback will be obtained from valid customer complaints. Customer complaints, to be considered valid, must set forth clearly and in writing the detailed nature of the complaint; must be signed and must be forwarded to the COR by the contractor. The contractor shall maintain a log of all customer complaints as well as a copy of each complaint in a documentation file. The COR may request to review the log and/or documentation file at any time.

4. Performance Measurement. Performance will be measured in accordance with the following table:

Performance-Based Matrix

Performance

Element

Performance Requirement

Surveillance

Method

Frequency

Acceptable

Quality Level

Contract Services

Contract Services furnished as prescribed in the PWS as applicable.

Inspection by the COR

Random inspection of all sampling of contract services.

>95% of services inspected performed timely and without rework required.

Overall Contract Performance

Overall contract performance of sufficient quality to earn a

Satisfactory (or higher) rating in the COR’s annual report on contractor performance

Assessment by the COR

Annual All service elements rated Satisfactory (or higher) Satisfactory = 95% or above average contract acceptable random sampling

Contractor Self Reporting

Contract Services furnished as prescribed in the PWS as applicable.

Contractor Self Reports

Monthly >95% of services reported performed timely and without rework required.

Customer Feedback

Customer complaints reviewed by

COR

Inspection by the COR

Per Occurrence

100% of valid customer complaints resolved

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation.

OCT 2020

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

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

SEP 2023

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

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

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

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

DEC 2019

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

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.