Apply Herbicides and Plant Longleaf Pines

08 June 2012 Solicitation Number F1M3E8 2080 A001 The purpose of this amendment is to provide questions and answers. Q. What rate of Arsenal/Accord mixture per acre do you want? Most of the time Arsenal is between 16-24 oz per acre and Accord is anywhere from 1 gallon to 2 gallons per acre. A. All material must be provided and applied in accordance with commercial practices, manufacturer instructions/recommendations, and the pesticide label . As a result of the question above, the following information is hereby incorporated into the Statement of Work: Hazardous Material Identification. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required as specified in the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract) and for any other material designated by a government technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls. MSDSs and pesticide labels must be submitted to the COR for approval by the Contractor no later than 25 calendar days before the start of contract performance. The Contractor will be briefed on Joint Base - Charleston Hazardous Material / Waste Management Plan at the pre-performance conference. Hazardous Material Handling. The Contractor shall have approval from the base Bio-Environmental, Safety and Environmental sections prior to handling, using and storing any chemicals, solvents, lubricants, and other products that require MSDSs. The Contractor shall identify these materials and products on Air Force Form 3952 Chemical/Hazardous Material Authorization Request, Process Identification Form, and Shop Disposal Form. The Contractor shall provide one copy of the MSDSs for each item to Bio-Environmental, Safety and Environmental sections for review prior to any chemicals being brought onto Joint Base Charleston. A minimum of 14 calendar days is required for MSDS submittals to allow for an adequate review. In the event that a material is rejected from use on base, a substitute or other material may be submitted for review. The Contractor shall maintain one copy of each MSDS for each hazardous material line item used within the work center. The Contractor shall not use products that contain Toxic 17 chemicals, Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS), Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), and /or Persistent Bio-accumulative and Toxic (PBT) chemicals. Any Hazardous Material containing one of these banned substances will not be allowed on base. The Contractor shall communicate with Base Environmental the quantities of the materials used on Joint Base Charleston. The frequency at which the material usage is communicated will be established by Environmental and will be based on the work being conducted and regulatory requirements. Hazardous Waste. Any products that meet the criteria of "Hazardous Waste" must be identified, packaged and labeled as such. Criteria for identifying hazardous waste, is contained in Subpart C of 40 CFR, Part 261. All hazardous waste generated at Joint Base Charleston must be communicated to the Environmental section. Certification Requirements. All pest management contractors must use IPM identified in the installation pest management plan and comply with the pesticide applicator certification, licensing, and registration IAW AFI 32-1053 4.7.4. Individual applicators shall possess the state certification in the categories applicable to the pest control type and pesticide being mixed and applied. he purpose of this Amendment is to adjust the timeline as follows: 29 May 2012 (Tuesday) Name(s) of site visit attendees due NLT 11:00am EST 30 May 2012 (Wednesday) Site Visit 9:00am EST 04 June 2012 (Monday) Questions due in writing pertaining to site visit and solicitation NLT 10:00am EST 08 June 2012 (Friday) Responses to combined synopsis / solicitation due NLT 2:00pm EST Paragraph (vii) of the combined synopsis / solicitation to read: Work to begin approximately 18 June 2012...... Combined Synopsis / Solicitation For Commercial Items (IAW FAR 12.603 (c)) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F1M3E82080A001 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59, effective 10 May 2012. (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS code is 115112 with a $7.0 million size standard. (v) Contractors shall submit a quote in reference to the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This requirement is for supply and planting of longleaf pines and application of herbicides to 156 acres at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station. The RFQ is attached to this combination solicitation/synopsis and will be used to submit quotes. After award, this document will become part of the contract. A highly recommended site visit will be conducted at JB Charleston-Weapons Station, 9:00 A.M. (EST) on Wednesday 30 May 2012. Site visit attendees will meet at the Redbank Club (Parking Lot), 2316 Redbank Rd., Bldg 942, Goose Creek, SC 29445. All prospective offerors are urged to attend this conference and are required to contact Sarah Pyatt, Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-5182, FAX number (843) 963-5183, e-mail address is sarah.pyatt.1@us.af.mil no later than 11:00 AM EST 29 May 2012 with the names of those individuals who plan to attend (no more than two people per contractor). Any questions pertaining to the site visit or solicitaion are due in writing no later than 10:00 AM EST Monday, 4 June 2012. Special arrangements will be required to gain access to Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station. Offerors are cautioned that Joint Base Charleston has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass (requiring a valid driver's license, current proof of insurance, Social Security Card, and vehicle registration). All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered. A firm fixed price type contract is contemplated. (vi) F1M3E82080A001 -Apply herbicides and provide and plant containerized longleaf pines to 156 acres at Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station in accordance with the SOW. (vii) Work to begin approximately 18 June 2012 and be completed prior to 31 December 2012 in accordance with the SOW. FOB Destination - The place of performance is Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (viii) The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award: (full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror's-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Evaluation. 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 in the following relative order of importance: 1. Past Performance 2. Price. Past Performance is significantly more important. The Government will evaluate the total price of the offer for award purposes. If the lowest priced evaluated responsible offer is judged to have a Substantial Confidence Performance Assessment Rating that offer represents the best value for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offers. Offerors shall provide 3-5 references of "recent" and "relevant" projects that have occurred. "Recent" is defined as; projects within the past three years. "Relevant" is defined as; Performance effort involved essentially the same magnitude of effort and complexity this RFQ requires. (ix) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications--Commercial Item or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http//orca.bpn.gov. (x) The following clauses are incorporated by reference: - FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items - FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2009) (Deviation) are incorporated by reference, however, the following clauses apply: - FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities - FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports - FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity - FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities - FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies Offerors are reminded that the Buy American Act restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic end products - FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (xi) The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement. - FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside - FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Representation - FAR 52.222-41 Services Contract Act of 1965 and current Wage Determination # 05-2473 (Rev.13) - FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination. Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 08130 Forestry Equipment Operator WG-6 $17.54 + 32.45% est for fringes 08160 Forestry/Logging WG-8 $19.80 + 32.45% est for fringes Heavy Equipment 08190 Forestry Technician WG-8 $20.58 + 32.45% est for fringes 08250 General Forestry Laborer WG-2 $13.07 + 32.45% est for fringes 08370 Tree Planter GS-2 $13.07 + 32.45% est for fringes - FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Required Central Contractor Registration; Contractors not registered in the CCR will be ineligible for award (register at http://www.ccr.gov/ or call 1-800-334-3414). - DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UPDAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012) (a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, (Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that - (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension of debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that - (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) - DFARS - DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports using WAWF, in one of the following electronic formats that WAWF accepts: Electronic Data Interchange, Secure File Transfer Protocol, or World Wide Web input. Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil/. The WAWF routing information will be provided upon award.) - AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Gregory O'Neal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr., Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: gregory.oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. - AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations - AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (xii) Defense Priorities and Allocation System: N/A (xiii) Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by Friday 08 June 2012, no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with solicitation number F1M3E82080A001. Please send responses to both email address below. (xiv) Address questions to Sarah Pyatt, Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-5182, fax (843) 963-5183, email sarah .pyatt.1@us.af.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, Monday 4 June 2012. For more opportunities, visit http://www.airforcesmallbiz.org (see Contract Opportunities at the right side-bar. Direct link: http://airforcesmallbiz.org/opportunities/index.php Also see http://www.sba.gov BUSINESS LICENSE TAX - SOUTH CAROLINA In accordance with Contract Clause entitled, "Federal, State and Local Taxes" dated APR 2003/FAR 52.229-3 incorporated by reference, be advised that the Cities of North Charleston, South Carolina and/or Goose Creek South Carolina imposes a business license tax on all contract work within the cities of North Charleston, South Carolina and/or Goose Creek South Carolina. The cities interpret this to include contractors performing work for the United States government within the limits of North Charleston and/or Goose Creek. Joint Base Charleston - Air Base is included within the City of North Charleston, South Carolina and Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station is included within the city limits of Goose Creek. The cost of the license is proportional to the dollar amount of work being executed. Information for the North Charleston City Tax may be obtained by calling 843-554-5700 extension 484, or 485, and for the Goose Creek City Tax by calling 843-797-6220. The 628th Contracting Squadron is soliciting quotations on the items listed below. Responses are due no later than 2:00pm EST Friday, 08 June 2012. Please complete this form and submit your offer to: 628th Contracting Squadron 101 E. Hill Blvd, Bldg 503 Joint Base Charleston SC, 29404-5021 Attn: Sarah Pyatt Tel. No.: (843) 963-5182 Fax: (843) 963-5183 E-mail: sarah.pyatt.1@us.af.mil ITEM# SUPPLIES/SERVICES: Qty U/I Unit Price 0001 Apply Herbicides in accordance with SOW 156 Acres ____________ 0002 Plant Containerized Longleaf Pine Seedlings in accordance with SOW - Planting spacing shall be on 6 foot by 10 foot grid. If all seedlings are properly planted on a 6 foot by 10 foot spacing, there will be 726 seedlings planted per acre. 156 Acres _____________ Company Name: ___________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Cage Code: _________________ GSA Contract Number (if applicable): _____________________________ Point of Contact: ___________________________________________ Title: __________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________ Tax ID: ____________________ Type of Business (i.e. small, large, veteran owned, woman owned, etc...): ___________________________ Discount Terms (i.e. Net 30 Days): ____________________ Delivery Date/Completion: ____________________ Quote Number: ____________________ Quote Expiration Date: ____________________ STATEMENT OF WORK FOR APPLY HERBICIDES AND PLANT LONGLEAF PINES Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina 28 February 2012 STATEMENT OF WORK FOR APPLY HERBICIDES AND PLANT LONGLEAF PINES 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE. The Contractor shall apply by ground herbicides and provide and plant containerized longleaf pines on 156 acres at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons (JB CHS-Weapons), South Carolina in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, instructions and commercial practices as described in the Statement of Work (SOW) with the focus on safety and customer service. As a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission, two (2) military bases consisting of Charleston Air Force Base (CAFB) and the Naval Weapon Station (NWS) are consolidated into one (1) base thereby named as Joint Base Charleston. The former Charleston Air Force Base proper is now referred to as Joint Base Charleston-Air (JB CHS-Air) and the former Naval Weapons Station hereto in is referred to as Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station (JB CHS-Weapons). The Contractor is encouraged and expected to use innovative approaches to efficiently and effectively accomplish SOW requirements in a timely manner at reduced costs. All work performed by the contractor in this SOW shall conform to the applicable latest editions of the following specifications and standards: - Department of the Army Corps of Engineering Safety Manual (EM-385) 2003 version - AFI 32-1053 - DoDI 4150.07 - DoDI 4715.1E - DoDI 4150M.07 - South Carolina's Best Management Practices For Forestry 1.1. EXISTING CONDITIONS. Three blocks of forest land totaling 156 acres received a modified clearcut during 2010-2011. Currently undesirable grasses, woody and other vegetation occupy the sites, which are to be planted with longleaf pines prior to December 31, 2012. Site preparation by applying herbicides is required to control the unwanted vegetation, followed by controlled burning conducted by JB CHS-Weapons personnel, and reforestation by planting containerized longleaf pine seedlings. 2. QUOTES: Quotes shall be submitted based on the cost for completing the entire work as specified herein. 3. SITE VISITATION. Prior to submitting proposals, prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site, inspect the work in place and satisfy themselves of the requirements, complexity and nature of work to be accomplished as stated in this contract specification. It is considered impractical to determine, without inspection, the exact nature of the work and site conditions under which the work is to be performed. 4. PRE-PERFORMANCE CONFERENCE. Pre-performance conference and final inspection shall be arranged through the Contracting Office (843) 963-5182. 5. TIME FOR COMPLETION. All herbicide application shall not be started before June 1, 2012 and completed by October 30, 2012. Completion by September 1, 2012 is preferred for the best timing for the site preparation burn. Tree planting shall not begin prior to November 30, 2012 and be completed prior to December 31, 2012. 6. GENERAL INFORMATION 6.1. HOURS OF OPERATION. The base hours of operation are 7:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. If the Contractor wishes to work at times other than normal hours, excluding federal holidays, he shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer in advance. 6.2. QUALITY CONTROL. Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this Performance Work Statement and other commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor will supply the government with a single point of contact in which to address customer complaints and quality control issues. 6.2.1. Cooperation with government representatives. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with any representative from any Federal, State, or Local regulatory agency who may visit the job site and shall provide immediate notification to the Contracting Officer and JB CHS-Weapons Environmental Office representative Copes Wannamaker ((843) 963-2705), who shall accompany them on any subsequent site inspections. The Contractor shall complete, maintain, and make available to the Contracting Officer, Station, or regulatory agency personnel all documentation relating to environmental compliance under any applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and/or permits associated with the performance of the job. 6.2.2. Government notices. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the JB CHS-Weapons Environmental Office if a Notice of Violation (NOV), or any similar notice of non-compliance with any environmental law, regulation, or permit condition is issued to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property resulting from the Contractor's or subcontractor's fault or negligence as well as for payment of any civil fines or penalties which may be assessed by any Federal, State, or Local regulatory agency as a result of the Contractor's or subcontractor's violation of applicable Federal, State, or Local law, regulation or permit condition or associated requirement. Should a NOV, Notice of Noncompliance (NON), or Notice of Deficiency (NOD) or any similar notice of non-compliance with any environmental law, regulation, or permit condition be issued to the Station as facility owner/operator on account of the actions or inactions of the Contractor or one of its subcontractors in the performance of work under this contract/purchase order, the Contractor shall fully cooperate with the Station in defending against regulatory agency assessment of any civil fines or penalties arising out of such actions or inactions. 6.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government will periodically evaluate the Contractor's performance in accordance with the Service Summary Performance Objectives. 6.4. SAFETY. The Contractor shall comply with all safety regulations and procedures. Contractors will be required to maintain a mishap record at or below the national average for their industry. Upon request, Contractor will provide OSHA 300 and 301 logs to the safety office for mishaps occurring on the installation. Any mishaps involving damage to USAF property or injury to USAF personnel will be immediately reported to the base safety office. Contractors, whether regularly involved in routine site operations, or engaged in temporary projects must follow all federal and state safety standards. In cases where the Contactor will work with USAF personnel, USAF safety standards will be followed. 6.4.1. Fire Safety. Any hot work to be done requires a "HOT OR SPARK PRODUCING EQUIPMENT PERMIT". To obtain a permit the Contractor shall contact the Fire Prevention Inspector Edmund Beach at 764-7821 Ext. 13. The Contractor shall be advised and comply with JB CHS-Weapons fire regulations. 6.4.2. Firearms and hunting are prohibited on Government property. 6.4.3. Possession or drinking of intoxicating beverages, or possession or use of illegal substances, will not be permitted. Persons determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will not be permitted onto Air Force property and will be banned from future entry. 6.4.4. The Contractor, or his representative, upon notification of any noncompliance with safety regulations, shall take immediate corrective action. Notification may be either verbal, written, or both. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Government may issue a work stoppage order, all or in part, until corrective action has been taken. 6.4.5. Any time loss due to such stoppage will not be grounds for contract extension. 6.4.6. Contractor is advised that in the event of an emergency, dialing 911 via landline will result in the quickest response of emergency personnel. If a landline is not available, contact the base Dispatcher at (843)764-7555 who will arrange for an emergency vehicle to come to the most appropriate gate for access. The contractor's representative will then have to meet emergency personnel at said gate and lead them to the site where emergency services are required. 6.4.7. Use of any electronic frequency producing device (I.e. cellular phones, radios, pagers that can transmit a message) requires submittal and approval of Authorization for Amateur/CB Radio/Non-Government Stations and Cellular Telephones 23/1 (REV 2300/1 (09/97) on board JB CHS-Weapons Station. Base regulations do not allow non-hands free cell phones to be used while driving a motor vehicle. Vehicle must be safely parked when using hand-held cell phones. 6.5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. All Contractor employees shall carry a Government issued contractor badge at all times while on either installation. Contractor employees or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government installations shall comply with all base security measures implemented at all times. This includes, but is not limited to background checks prior to base access, vehicle and goods searches and identification checks during times of increased security. Restrictions are subject to change depending on the level of the alert or force protection condition of the installation at the time. 6.5.1. Base Access- Personnel. The Government will conduct a background check before a badge is issued to enter Joint Base Charleston. A badge is mandatory before any work may be performed on JB CHS. The badging process will take 7-9 days from the receipt of the completed forms ("Application for Activity Access" form and "Request for Employee Access" form). The process is lengthened by two weeks for background checks on foreign nationals. When the Contractor or Contractor's employees reports to obtain a badge at JB CHS-Weapons Pass and Badge Office and Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station (CVI), he or she must present a valid U.S. Driver's License with photograph or valid State Identification card with photograph (required for resident aliens) and social security card. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of this Contractor entering the Government installation, shall submit and abide by Standard Form 74/DOD Contract Security Classification specifications which is issued by the Contracting Office. 6.5.2. Base Access-Vehicles. All vehicles are subject to random search and inspection at any time while on JB CHS-Weapons. All commercial vehicles shall be inspected at a JB CHS Weapons CVI prior to entering the station. Commercial vehicles include tractor trailer trucks, bucket trucks, panel trucks, pickup trucks, vans, and other smaller vehicles used in the Contractor's course of business. Two CVIs are permanently located on JB CHS-Weapons. One CVI is located at the Entry Control Point Gate 4 on the South Annex Area off Remount Road. A second CVI is located on Liberty Hall Road at Gate 7B approximately one mile north of the intersection of North Rhett Road and Redbank Road. 6.6. SPILL RESPONSE. The Contractor will be briefed on Joint Base Charleston spill response procedures at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations. In the event that it is necessary to utilize government material, equipment or personnel to clean up a Contractor caused spill, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the government for all associated costs. 6.8. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/ WASTE MANAGEMENT. The Contractor will be briefed on Joint Base Charleston Hazardous Material/Waste Management Plan at the pre-performance conference. 7. PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE. See paragraphs 15.1., 15.2., 16.11. and 16.12. 8. SUBMITTALS: Prior to beginning work, submit the following for review and approval. Allow a review period, beginning when Government receives submittal, of 15 working days for return of submittal to Contractor. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal. Pre-Construction Submittals: - Application Schedule -Safety Plan - Environmental Protection Plan - Product Data - Certification and Licensing of Applicators - Equipment description - Daily Records of all Pest Control Operations 8.1. SAFETY PLAN: Submit a Safety Plan in accordance with the format listed in US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1. Include Activity Hazardous Analysis (AHA) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 8.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN: Submit an environmental protection plan prior to commence work. 9. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 9.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. This work involves application of herbicides to approximately 156 acres of forestland that received modified clearcuts during the period 2010-2011 at JB CHS-Weapons, Charleston, South Carolina (see attached Location Map). The purpose of the work is to control woody vegetation, undesirable grasses and other vegetation that would be competing with the longleaf pine containerized seedlings that the Contractor will be planting prior to December 31, 2012. Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, materials (including providing herbicides and containerize...