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Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Request for Quote #1063944

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Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/ The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders”

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

• 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Up to 25k

• 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation.

• 52.222-3 Convict Labor.

• 52.222-19 Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

• 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.

• 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity.

• 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

• 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.

• 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

Grade Pay

• 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

• 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658.

• 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.

• 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

• 52.225-1 Buy American -- Supplies.

The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products:

Line Item No.: Country of Origin:

• 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

• 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management.

Over 25K

• 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.

• 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed.

• 52.225-3 Buy American -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act.

Over 150K

• 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

• 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity Veterans.

• 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans.

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON STANDARD FORM 1449)

• 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

• 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

• 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

• 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

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The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within _____ days before the contract expires.

• 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option];

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _____ days[60days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires.

The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ___________ (months) (years).

(End of clause)

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” using Best Value 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items”

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE ON STANDARD FORM 1449)

• 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

• 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal.

• 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

RETURN TO:

USDA/FS-

ATTN: Thomas Tran

E-mail: thomas.tran2@usda.gov

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Part I – The Schedule

Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

Fence Removal on the Allegheny National Forest

Schedule of Items

B.1 Schedule of Items 1= BRD – Bradford Ranger District 2= MRD – Marienville Ranger District 3= WL – Wildlife Fence Removal

Work Item Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Amount

1 (BRD) 131,590 Linear Feet 2 (MRD) 7,000 Linear Feet 3_(WL) 11,161 Linear feet

TOTAL: 149,751

Bidders Notes:

1. Items 1&2: Unit is perimeter (feet) of project areas, not total feet of wire used to construct fences. Fences are typically 7 feet in height, constructed with the use of 2 layers of 4’ high fencing and approximately 1’ foot of fencing laid flat and covered in soil.

Item 3: Unit is perimeter (feet) of individual/crib fenced areas surrounding trees and shrubs, not total feet of wire used to construct fences.

Individual tree fences are generally square averaging 14-20’ in total length. The individual fences are constructed using 4 metal “T” posts corners.

Crib fences are generally around 100’ in total length. The crib fences are rectangular shaped 10 feet wide by 40 feet in length. They are typically comprised of eight - 8’ studded “T” fence posts. The fences are generally 5 foot in height with an additional 1’ foot of fencing laid flat and covered in soil.

2. Quantity Variation: Quanity is estimated for specific the Project Area. Bidder should consider that variances of up to +/- 15% will occur during contract performance, thus the offeror should consider these adjustments in their original pricing. Said quantity changes to be subject to original contract pricing; any variance above, or below this percentage, shall be subject to negotiation with Contracting Officer and prospective Bidder.

3. Award: Award under this solicitation shall be to obtain the best value for the Government and accordingly, shall consider both price and other factors (see Section M). Bidders must provide pricing for all items. The manner of selection will be determined in the best interest of the Government. Award will be for all items in the contract.

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4. Basis of Award: Award under this solicitation shall be based upon Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and, accordingly, shall consider, both price and other factors (e.g. Past Performance, which includes quality, timeliness, cost control, business practices, customer (end-user) satisfaction, and past performance.

5. Project Area Examination: Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine the project areas prior to bidding. Bidders are encouraged to view the access to the project areas, to determine the amount of work needed, and logistics for disposal of fencing materials.

6. Project Area Accessibility: Access to all Project Areas is variable. Some Areas are nearly surrounded by Forest Roads or oil & gas (dirt) roads making easy operational access. Other Areas are limited to ATV or walking access only requiring materials to be hauled or dragged on designated paths some distance to a staging location. The majority of Project Areas fall between these extremes.

Most fences in item 1 have a perimeter access trail surrounding the fence; however, some may have grown in over time. Most of these trails are ATV/UTV accessible; however, there are some trails that due to slope, rocks, streams, etc. are limited to foot travel only. Only ATV/UTV’s or other COR approved equipment will be permitted for use on perimeter trails.

Equipment use is limited to the immediate vicinity of the Project Area to aid in fulfilling this contract. Use of equipment outside of the Project Area vicinity is subject to fines.

Item 2 fences are in maintained wildlife openings, with forest road or two track ATV trail access. Access should not be an issue with these sites, but care must be taken to ensure minimal damage is done to the openings.

7. Additional Information: No show-me trip is scheduled for this contract. If a bidder has questions regarding access to sites or contract specifications please contact Edward Doane, Bradford Ranger District (814)363-6092 for Items 1&2; and Stephen Rutkowski, Bradford Ranger District –Wildlife (814)363-6071 for Item 3.

8. Contractors must submit a bid for all items to be considered.

(Vendor Name) (Date)

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments To Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Part I - The Schedule

Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Fence Removal and Clean-up Specifications

Division 100 - General Specifications

110 - Scope of Contract

It is the intent of this contract to dismantle, remove and dispose of woven wire deer fences and wildlife tree/crib fences on the Allegheny National Forest. Much of this fencing is old and may be knocked down in many areas. The fence material is often rusted/broken and may be buried under vegetation.

a. The deer fences are located in wooded areas and may contain large woody material (live and/or dead trees) on the fence. Most fences also have saplings/brush intertwined in the fence. All deer fences have walk-through gates, some fences may have farm/vehicle gates, to remove on each fence.

b. The tree/crib fences are located in grass openings and may contain dead/live saplings and brush/grass intertwined in the fence material.

The contractor is responsible for furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the fence removal along with any vegetation removal necessary to successfully remove the fence material.

120 – Location, Description of Project Areas and Identification of Project Area

Refer to Exhibit B for (Contract Maps) for location information for Item 1 (Bradford), Item 2 (Marienville) and Item 3 (Wildlife).

Refer to Exhibit C for directions to Wildlife fence locations and description with the amount of work the job entails.

Most fences are accessible by 4x4 vehicle; however, there may be cases in which an ATV/UTV may be necessary to access the fences.

If a fence is not accessible by 4x4 or ATV/UTV it will be specifically mentioned in the specifications as hand removal only.

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130- Identification of project area-

All project areas will be identified with an orange tag, see example below. The contractor or field representative is required to read orange tag, ensure that he/she is at the correct location according to the orange tag’s information and initial it prior to starting any work on the project area for all units on the task order.

Ex. of orange tag that needs to be initialed prior to start of project work.

140- Contractor Representative

Before work starts, the Contractor shall designate a person knowledgeable of contract requirements to act in their absence. The Contractor or authorized representative shall be at the job site whenever work is in progress. In the absence of the Contractor, the authorized representative may receive instructions from the Contracting Officer.

150 - Protection of Existing Structures

The Contractor is required to protect existing improvements such as pipelines, powerlines, buildings, roads/traffic gates, plantings, nesting structures, etc. which may be located in the project area. The Contractor shall be required to repair or replace such improvements if damaged as a result of their operations.

160 – Notification

The Contractor is required to keep the Contracting Officer currently informed of their work schedule and physical location of their work force to permit ready location and timely inspection of accomplished work. The contractor shall also notify the contracting officer representative at least weekly of the progress being attained on this project. This notification can be either oral or written.

Division 200 - Technical Specifications

Some Technical Specifications may be specific to certain Items in this contract. The technical specifications will be designated by the item #.

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210 - Project Description (Item 1 & 2)

These Items consist of taking down and disposing of seven foot high woven wire deer fence. The fencing is comprised of two 4' rolls of fencing stacked on top of each other. The bottom foot of the fencing is buried around perimeter of the project area and is to be dug up. Metal or wood posts, 2x4 lumber, gates, miscellaneous wire, and fasteners are also included for removal.

211 - Fence Material – Most fence material is old and has been exposed to harsh weather conditions for many years. The fencing will most likely be rusted and have vegetation intertwined in the material.

All fence wire, hog rings and other wire must be removed from Government property and disposed of properly.

212 - Steel Posts - Steel posts must be pulled and removed from Government property and disposed of at the contractor’s expense.

The exception to this will be site specific where the Government retains salvage rights to posts. The Contractor should review Exhibit C for information in reference to retention of posts for a given contract year. If the Government retains posts, the Government requires drop-off in a designated location at the FS district office.

213 - Fasteners - All nails and fence staples must be completely removed from live trees.

Saw log Sized Trees (greater than 9" dbh) - Remove all nails, staples, and embedded metal. In some cases deeply embedded wire cannot be removed without moderate damage to the tree. In this case, the tree will be girdled. In areas nears roads or trails, the COR has authority to designate trees to be felled rather girdled. All trees felled will have a stump height of 6 inches or less on the uphill side of the stump. All stumps will be cut parallel to the ground; no angular cuts on stumps will be accepted.

Pole Sized Trees (less than 9" dbh) - If nails or embedded metal cannot be pulled free, then the tree will be felled or girdled if not along a road or recreational trail. All trees felled will have a stump height of 6 inches or less on the uphill side of the stump. All stumps will be cut parallel to the ground; no angular cuts on stumps will be accepted.

Red painted or blazed Forest Service property boundary trees with ingrown fence will not be cut down.

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214 – Wooden boards and posts - All 2”x 4” boards shall be removed from trees, and all 4”x 4” or larger posts shall be pulled or cut flush with the ground. All wooden materials shall be removed from Government property.

The exception to this will be site specific where the Government retains salvage rights to posts. The Contractor should review Exhibit C for information in reference to retention of posts for a given contract year. If the Government retains posts, the Government requires drop-off in a designated location at the FS district office.

All holes in the ground created by removal of round or square wooden posts will need to be backfilled to reduce tripping hazards.

Soil from the edge of the hole will be pulled in to assist in backfilling.

215 – Gates – Walkthrough (man) gates will be removed from each site, unless otherwise designated by the COR. Some gates may be designated to be retained by the Government. The Contractor should review Exhibit D for a listing of site(s) where the Government retains the right to walk though gates. If the Government retains gates, the Government will designate a pick up location for them.

All farm gates will remain property of the Government. They will be removed and placed for the Government to pick up.

216 - Brush Cutting – All brush cut to remove the fence will be completely severed at a height no greater than 6 inches above the ground on the uphill side of the tree. All stumps will be cut parallel to the ground; no angular stumps are permitted.

217- Downed Woody Material (Live/Dead Trees) - Deer fences are located in a wooded setting and there are often trees that fall onto the fences. Trees shall be bucked up and removed from the fence The downed woody material shall be bucked up into short sections to allow enough space for equipment to operate as well as provide minimal residual damage to surrounding trees and saplings. There are four units where excessive debris has fallen on top of the fences. These units (402016, 403044, 406013, 406022) are located in the North part of the Bradford Ranger District. It is highly recommended that these units be inspected by potential contractors before bidding on the project.

218 – Buried Fence – All fences have been buried at least 1 foot in the ground and shall be dug up and removed. There may also be occasions where the entire fence has been knocked down and buried by thick vegetation. All vegetation shall be removed away from the fence and the fence shall be removed from the site.

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210 - Project Description (Item 3)

This Item consists of taking down and disposing of wildlife tree and crib fencing. The fencing is generally comprised of one 6' roll of fencing. The bottom foot of the fencing is buried around perimeter of the trees or shrubs to be protected. Metal posts, miscellaneous wire, and fasteners are also included for removal.

211 - Fence Material - All fence wire, hog rings and other wire must be removed from Government property and disposed of properly.

212 - Steel Posts - Steel posts and rebar must be pulled and removed from Government property and disposed of at the contractor’s expense.

The exception to this will be site specific where the Government retains salvage rights to posts. The Contractor should review Exhibit C for information in regards to retention of posts.

213 - Fasteners - All nails, fence staples, or wire shall be completely removed from government property. In rare instances if this affects a sapling/tree, it may require trimming and/or removal of the stem.

Care should be taken to ensure the planted species are not harmed in the removal. If the removal cannot be performed without damaging the planted species, the COR shall be notified before work is performed. This should only occur in very rare instances.

All holes in the ground created by removal of round or square wooden posts will need to be backfilled to reduce tripping hazards. Soil from the edge of the hole will be pulled in to assist in backfilling.

216 - Brush Cutting – All brush cut to remove the fence will be completely severed at a stump height no greater than 3 inches above the ground on the uphill side of the tree. All stumps will be cut parallel to the ground; no angular stumps are permitted. Brush that is cut shall be pulled back and disposed of outside of the clearing limits of the wildlife opening.

217 - Downed Woody Material (Live/Dead Trees) - There may be occasions in which trees will need to be bucked up and removed from the fence. The downed woody material shall be bucked up into short sections to allow enough space for equipment to operate as well as provide minimal residual damage to surrounding trees and saplings.

218 - Buried Fence – All fences have been buried at least 1 foot in the ground and shall be dug up and removed. There may also be occasions where the entire fence has been knocked down and buried by thick

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220 - Vehicle Operation (All Items)

Project areas may be reached by Forest Roads that are accessible by standard pickup during the normal working season. The Government assumes no obligation to plow snow or do special maintenance to keep roads open. Some project areas may be on a gated road and require signing out a key with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

ATV's (All-Terrain Vehicles), UTV’s (Utility Terrain Vehicles), and small Skid Steers may be operated around the perimeter of the fence to accomplish fence removal activities only. The operator is subject to fines if found using ATV's or UTV’s in manners other than for the purpose of fence removal.

Not all fences can be traversed along their entire perimeter. If at any time the Forest Service inspections indicate that soil damage or excessive rutting has occurred due to the use of equipment such damage shall be repaired by the Contractor at his/her expense.

230 – Project Area Clean Up (All Items)

The contractor is responsible for proper disposal of fencing materials as indicated above. Any and all additional trash and debris generated in the performance of this contract shall be removed from Forest Service land.

240 – Project Area Materials Staging (All Items)

Staging areas large enough for gathering, sorting, piling, etc. of removed materials prior to removal from Forest Service land are permitted in each project area. The contractor must notify the Forest Service as to the desired location for each staging area. Location will be mutually agreed upon prior to start of removal operations.

250 – Progression of Work (All Items)

Only three (3) awarded project areas shall be operated at one time, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Forest Service. Unless there is agreement in writing to postpone specific requirements, all contractual requirements on a project area shall be accepted by Forest Service prior to working on additional project areas.

260 – Work Plan and Schedule (All Items)

Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall prepare a work plan and schedule that demonstrates when work will be completed within the performance period described in Section F – Deliveries of Performance.

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer or COR of any periods that the Contractor will not be working as outlined in the work plan. The Contractor may update the work plan as needed. Work Plans

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The Government may set the order in which fences shall be removed.

This is to avoid conflict with other activities that may be occurring in the fence removal areas. The government reserves the right to direct the contractors operations to alternate sites if soil conditions are unfavorable for operations.

270 – Safety (All Items)

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the work environment is safe for themselves, their employees, and the general public. If the Contractor feels that a requirement of this contract would place any of the aforementioned in a unsafe environment, then work should stop on that area of work and the Contractor should contact the COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative), or CO (Contracting Officer) if COR is unavailable. Work in other areas that the Contractor does not view as unsafe should continue. The Contractor is required to follow all applicable OSHA standards while working on the job site. In addition, it is required that the successful contractor utilize appropriate personal protective safety equipment/clothing, which may include, but is not limited to, a hard hat, leg protection, eye protection, ear protection, and hand protection, DOT approved ATV helmet (if using ATV’s or UTV’s) while working in the project area.

280 – Measurement & Payment (All Items)

The estimated linear feet of the fences have all been measured using GPS technology.

The Contractor may at any time after award request remeasurement of any project area. The request shall be made in writing to the contracting officer.

Remeasurement will be made within the established boundaries. If remeasurement indicates a variance of 15 percent or less, the Contractor shall bear the cost of remeasurement and payment will be based off the current contract amount. If remeasurement indicates a variance greater than 15 percent, payment will be based on the remeasured footage and the Government will pay the cost of remeasurement.

Payment will be authorized upon bid item completion and inspection/acceptance (by Forest Service Personnel). Partial payments will not normally be made on any resultant contract which totals less than $1,000 or occurs more frequently than once a month.

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290 – Equipment Cleaning Provisions – Non-native Invasive Plant Control

To help prevent the spread on non-native invasive plants, Contractors shall ensure that prior to moving any equipment to a work site on the Allegheny National Forest that they clean all soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds from equipment.

Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Equipment includes, but not limited to, the following: mechanized spreaders, augers, shovels, off-road equipment used for transport of materials (ATV’s and trailers), heavy equipment (dozers, backhoes, excavators, or other tracked and/or wheeled vehicles), and power hand tools (chain saws, brush cutters, etc.).

The government reserves the right to request for equipment cleaning if the contractor is moving from an infected project site to a project site that has no invasive species present.

Disassembly of equipment components is not required. The use of detergents or other cleaning agents is not required. Equipment should not be cleaned in streams, ditches or other waterways.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

QUALITY ASSURANCE – CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall perform fence removal and clean-up work in accordance with the specifications contained in this contract.

Acceptance will be determined by an inspection of the area requiring treatment and will be based on adherence to the specifications. Nonconformance with any of the specifications will classify the treatment as unsatisfactory and rework will be required to bring the treatment up to specifiction standards before payment will be made.

Disincentitives- A 3% disincentitive will be applied to the contract if the contractor does not successfully complete the work by the contract deadline. Deadline is defined as the Friday before Veteran’s Day annually.

A 2% disincentitive will be applied to any work item that needs more than one final inspections. A final inspection is deemed as all work is complete according to contract specifications and all materials have been removed off site.

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (Feb 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through November 4, 2022.

The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate which shall assure completion and acceptance of work within the specified contract time.

Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Section J – List of Attachments

Listed below are the documents attached to, and forming a part of this contract:

Exhibit A – Schedule of Items

Exhibit B - Project Maps (Items 1, 2 and 3)

Exhibit C – Item 3 – Wildlife Fence Removal site specific information.

Exhibit D – Bidder Forms

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Exhibit A – Schedule of Items

Work Item Unit ID Comp/Stand Perimeter Acres

Fund Code Access Road

1 BRD-1 201001 2182 3 SSCC Mun. Rd. 466

1 BRD-2 219014 3221 13 CWKV FR 253

1 BRD-3 229019 4143 14 CWKV FR 437C

1 BRD-4 232019 4092 15 CWKV FR533

1 BRD-5 235026 6137 31 SSCC FR 259

1 BRD-6 238011 5198 21 SSCC FR364

1 BRD-7 253007 4729 25 SSCC FR111

1 BRD-8 266004 4080 11 CWKV FR 519

1 BRD-9 268025 3432 10 CWKV FR 258E

1 BRD-10 304035 2692 8 CWKV FR 446J

1 BRD-11 315034 3748 12 SSCC FR179

1 BRD-12 319049 2756 11 SSCC FR 420

1 BRD-13 339006 5642 28 CWKV FR116E

1 BRD-14 341011 2729 9 SSCC FR 420

1 BRD-15 341013 6222 31 SSCC FR 420

1 BRD-16 341017 4761 18 SSCC FR 420

1 BRD-17 341018 3457 11 SSCC FR 420B

1 BRD-18 402016 5326 37 SSCC FR247A

1 BRD-19 403044 3433 14 SSCC FR174A

1 BRD-20 406013 3508 13 CWKV FR202

1 BRD-21 406022 5107 32 CWKV OGM off FR 370

1 BRD-22 431053 3492 13 SSCC FR430A

1 BRD-23 437023 3624 14 SSCC FR176

1 BRD-24 440027 2791 10 SSCC FR 435

1 BRD-25 446031 2988 13 CWKV Mun. Rd. 328

1 BRD-26 447004 3736 18 CWKV FR510

1 BRD-27 480018 3551 9 SSCC FR456

1 BRD-28 482021 5785 27 SSCC FR187

1 BRD-29 482049 4475 10 SSCC FR187C

1 BRD-30 485028 3327 16 CWKV FR 317

1 BRD-31 492020 6187 52 CWKV FR500

1 BRD-32 494018 5039 18 CWKV FR257A

Blow Down 131590 567

2 MRD-1 651019 4083 17 RTRT FR 392

2 MRD-2 863051 2917 7 RTRT FR 232C

7000 24

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3 WL-1 242010 402 5 FR 549

3 WL-2 242034 1063 5 FR 528

3 WL-3 245029 544 10 FR 535

3 WL-4 247021 852 4 FR 252

3 WL-5 256023 2024 6 FR 252

3 WL-6 273028 1798 7 FR 117

3 WL-7 298055 1720 3 FR 256AA

3 WL-8 299025 1420 3 FR 547

3 WL-9 299047 1340 4 FR 547B

11163 47

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EXHIBIT B - PROJECT MAPS

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EXHIBIT C – ITEM 3 SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Retention Instructions: Unit BRD-24: keep 10 of the biggest & best condition round wooden posts

Unit BRD-24: keep 2 of the re-bar man gates (may need to use another unit)

BRD FY2022 FENCE REMOVAL CONTRACT

FY 2022 BRD Wildlife Opening Fencing and Post Removal Work Overview: 9 select Wildlife Openings on the Bradford Ranger District have been selected to have old fencing and fence posts removed. The fence and post removal work involves the removal of individual tree and tree crib fencing along with posts. One opening with a perimeter fence is also included for fence removal. Attached are maps for each of the 9 selected wildlife openings. All fencing and posts to be left standing in openings will be flagged using pink with black stripes flagging. Total length of fencing and number of posts to be removed is: 11,161 feet of fencing and 1,191 posts.

Note:

**On the Vicinity Map, the Comp/Stand # is used to identify each opening.

**When removing fencing around individual live trees/shrubs intertwined within fence, please only cut back what is needed from the live tree/shrub in order to safely remove the fencing and posts.

Wildlife Openings to be worked include the following:

Wildlife Opening, FR549 (Comp/Stand 242010)

- 402 feet of fencing and 80 posts to be removed.

- 20 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- 5 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be left standing.

- Good accessibility from Forest Road 549. Access is by small 2 track path off of Forest Road

549. UTV or rubber tired tractor is recommended for use in opening. Not accessible by Truck.

- Forest Service gate key will be needed to gain access through gate located at the entrance to

Forest Road 549.

Wildlife Opening FR252B (Just passed entrance gate to the left) (Comp/Stand 247021)

- 852 feet of fencing and 67 posts to be removed.

- 9 Multi Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed. Some fencing is not visible and is buried under top layer of grass around posts.

- NO FENCING AND POSTS ARE TO BE LEFT STANDING.

- Opening is accessible by Truck. UTV or rubber tired tractor is recommended for use in opening.

- Forest Service gate key will be needed to gain access through gate located at the entrance of

Forest Road 252 and Forest Road 252B.

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Wildlife Opening, FR535 (This opening is connected to the East side of Comp/Stand 246030) (Comp/Stand 245029)

- 543.5 feet of fencing and 122 posts to be removed.

- 32 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- NO FENCING AND POSTS ARE TO BE LEFT STANDING.

- Opening is accessible by Truck. UTV or rubber tired tractor is recommended for work within this opening.

Forest Road 535.

Wildlife Opening, FR528 (Comp/Stand 242034)

- 1,062.5 feet of fencing and 112 posts to be removed.

- 10 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts and 9 Multi Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- 3 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be left standing.

- Fencing and posts to be left standing will be flagged using pink with black stripes flagging.

- Opening is accessible with use of UTV or rubber tired tractor.

- Access to opening is from 2 track road off of Forest Road 528 along the North side of the opening. A small 2 track road is also located just to the south of the entrance to Forest Road 528.

Wildlife Opening, FR117 (Comp/Stand 273028)

- 1,797.5 feet of fencing and 238 posts to be removed.

- 32 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts and 14 Multi Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- 1 Individual Tree Crib Fence with 4 posts to be left standing.

- Fencing and posts to be left standing will be flagged using pink with black stripes flagging.

- Good accessibility. Opening is accessible by Truck.

- Forest Service gate key will be needed to gain access through gate located at the entrance of

Forest Road 117.

Wildlife Opening, FR547 (Comp/Stand 299025)

- 1,419.5 feet of fencing and 167 posts to be removed.

- 25 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts and 10 Multi Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- 4 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be left standing.

- Fencing and posts to be left standing will be flagged using pink with black stripes flagging.

- Recommend using UTV or Tractor to conduct work within opening.

Forest Road 117 and Forest Road 547.

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Wildlife Opening, FR547B (Comp/Stand 299047)

- 1,340 feet of fencing and 149 posts to be removed.

- 16 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts and 11 Multi Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- 2 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be left standing.

- Fencing and posts to be left standing will be flagged using pink with black stripes flagging.

- Recommend using UTV or rubber tied tractor to conduct work within opening.

Forest Road 117 and Forest Road 547.

Wildlife Opening, FR256AA (Comp/Stand 298055)

- 1,720 feet of fencing and 256 posts to be removed.

- 44 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts and 10 Multi Tree Crib Fences with posts to be removed.

- 6 Individual Tree Crib Fences with posts to be left standing.

- Fencing and posts to be left standing will be flagged using pink with black stripes flagging.

- 2 Track Road that accesses opening is very narrow. Do not recommend using any Trucks to access opening. Recommend using UTV or rubber tired tractor to conduct work within opening.

Wildlife Opening, FR252 (Comp/Stand 256023)

- 2,024 feet of perimeter fencing around entire opening to be removed.

- 2 Track Road that accesses opening is very narrow and wet. No Truck access to opening.

Recommend using UTV or rubber tired tractor to conduct work within opening and around perimeter.

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EXHIBIT D

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES

(a) General Instructions. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below.

(1) The quote must include a technical proposal. The following information should be submitted so as to address the evaluation factors in Section M:

All contractors shall provide the following information for their technical proposals:

• Past Performance & Experience on Similar Projects: Provide a list of completed past projects with similar scope for the last three years, (include a brief description of the project and how it is similar to this one, dollar amount, project location and who the work was performed for).

Include date completed, reference names and phone numbers for these projects. Offerors without a record of past performance will receive a neutral rating for past performance only.

Provide this information for subcontractors on the project as well.

• Technical Approach: Provide a list of all personnel to be used on the project (including sub-contractors on the project) and their qualifications. Provide a description of equipment to be used on the project (make, model, year, etc). This information is used to determine the acceptability of both personnel and equipment and also to ascertain your understanding of what resources are needed to adequately complete this project.

Government provided Evaluation Forms are a separate attachment to this solicitation and may be used for your technical proposal submission.

(2) The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this RFP.

(3) Offerors shall submit their proposal(s) in the following format and the quantities specified:

(a) 1copy of the completed, signed offer (SF18, Section B-Schedule of Items, and Section K-Offerors Reps and Certs). This serves as contractor’s cost proposal.

(b) 1 copies of the technical proposal.

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SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

AWARD DETERMINATION

The Forest Service’s source evaluation will be based on best-value principles. Accordingly, award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal provides the greatest overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered. This best-value determination will be accomplished by comparing the value of the differences in the technical factors for competing offers, based on their strengths, weaknesses, and risks, with differences in their price to the Government. In making this comparison, the Government is more concerned with obtaining superior technical capabilities than with making an award at the lowest overall cost to the Government. However, the Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve slightly superior technical capabilities. As technical scores become closer, price will become more important. Technical Factors are significantly more important than price. Only Offerors that demonstrate acceptable submission to the Government of all items in Section L of this solicitation (or amendments thereof) will be considered for award.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS (of equal importance)

1. Past Performance & Relevant Experience

2. Available Qualified Personnel

3. Available Equipment.

4. Sustainable Acquisition

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6/14/22, 12:44 PM SAM.gov https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4247/17 1/11

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4247 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 17 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 03/15/2022

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |With certain exceptions Executive Order | |after January 30 2022 or the |14026 applies to the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g. |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $15.00 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2022. | |If the contract was awarded on or |With certain exceptions Executive Order | |between January 1 2015 and January 29|13658 applies to the contract. | |2022 and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30 |at least $11.25 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2022. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

State: Pennsylvania

Area: Pennsylvania Counties of Clarion Crawford Forest Greene Indiana Lawrence Venango Warren

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.66*** 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 16.92 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 20.33 01020 - Administrative Assistant 25.37 01035 - Court Reporter 17.78 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 14.36*** 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 15.67 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 17.60 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 12.88*** 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 14.05*** 01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 22.34 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.37*** 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.37*** 01111 - General Clerk I 13.74*** 01112 - General Clerk II 15.00

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01113 - General Clerk III 16.84 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.31 01141 - Messenger Courier 12.69*** 01191 - Order Clerk I 16.68 01192 - Order Clerk II 18.21 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.17 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 19.21 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 21.41 01270 - Production Control Clerk 21.87 01290 - Rental Clerk 15.53 01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 15.48 01311 - Secretary I 15.48 01312 - Secretary II 17.32 01313 - Secretary III 19.31 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 19.98 01410 - Supply Technician 25.37 01420 - Survey Worker 17.35 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 13.33*** 01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.68*** 01532 - Travel Clerk II 14.55*** 01533 - Travel Clerk III 15.73 01611 - Word Processor I 14.62*** 01612 - Word Processor II 16.42 01613 - Word Processor III 18.36 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 18.95 05010 - Automotive Electrician 20.05 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 19.10 05070 - Automotive Worker 19.10 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.93 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 20.90 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 19.10 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 20.90 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.92 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 18.09 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 19.10 05310 - Painter Automotive 20.05 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 19.10 05370 - Tire Repairer 13.96*** 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 20.90 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 12.08*** 07041 - Cook I 12.86*** 07042 - Cook II 14.40*** 07070 - Dishwasher 9.25*** 07130 - Food Service Worker 10.45*** 07210 - Meat Cutter 15.94 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 10.93*** 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 16.24 09040 - Furniture Handler 12.62*** 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.27 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 13.89*** 09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 15.47 09130 - Upholsterer 16.24 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 13.18*** 11060 - Elevator Operator 13.61*** 11090 - Gardener 15.95 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 13.61*** 11150 - Janitor 13.61*** 11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 13.05*** 11240 - Maid or Houseman 11.50*** 11260 - Pruner 12.96*** 11270 - Tractor Operator 15.00

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11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 13.05*** 11360 - Window Cleaner 13.78*** 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 14.04*** 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 18.30 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 27.66 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 25.86 12020 - Dental Assistant 17.06 12025 - Dental Hygienist 28.40 12030 - EKG Technician 25.19 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 25.19 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 14.04*** 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 16.37 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 18.30 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 20.40 12100 - Medical Assistant 14.59*** 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 24.17 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 17.87 12190 - Medical Record Technician 20.00 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 17.33 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 40.22 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.13*** 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.64*** 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 14.88*** 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.71 12235 - Optical Dispenser 17.53 12236 - Optical Technician 16.37 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 13.69*** 12280 - Phlebotomist 15.96 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 24.98 12311 - Registered Nurse I 25.06 12312 - Registered Nurse II 30.66 12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 30.66 12314 - Registered Nurse III 37.10 12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 37.10 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 44.46 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 22.66 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 22.35 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 21.25 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.77 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 29.81 13041 - Illustrator I 19.11 13042 - Illustrator II 24.36 13043 - Illustrator III 27.88 13047 - Librarian 25.24 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 11.92*** 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 22.37 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 16.88 13061 - Media Specialist I 16.46 13062 - Media Specialist II 18.40 13063 - Media Specialist III 20.51 13071 - Photographer I 16.09 13072 - Photographer II 18.39 13073 - Photographer III 22.79 13074 - Photographer IV 27.64 13075 - Photographer V 33.42 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 18.40 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 16.58 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 18.59 14042 - Computer Operator II 20.79 14043 - Computer Operator III 23.17 14044 - Computer Operator IV 25.75

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14045 - Computer Operator V 26.85 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 22.35 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 18.59 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 25.75 14170 - System Support Specialist 28.52 15000 - Instructional…