12010918R0004HoonahBridgeReplace.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

905213

ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE

709 WEST 9TH STREET

JUNEAU AK 99802

KIM TOLAND 907-772-5804

1x 05/03/2018

12010918R0004

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

2018 Hoonah Bridge Replacements (85761, 8508, 8510)

Hoonah Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, Alaska

(a) In strict compliance with the contract, specifications, and drawings.

(b) This is Total Historical Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) set-aside procurement

(c) The magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000.

(d) Questions are encouraged, but read solicitation thoroughly first. Email inquiries to: kimtoland@fs.fed.us

Enter your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number here:______________________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F

06/04/2018

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE

709 WEST 9TH STREET

JUNEAU AK 99802

MARI MEINERS

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12010918R0004

2018 Hoonah Bridge Replacements (85761, 8508, 8510)

Delivery: 09/01/2019

Delivery Location Code: 0A03

TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST HOONAH RAN

430 AIRPORT WAY

HOONAH AK 99829 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 06/08/2018 to 09/01/2019

001 2018 Hoonah Bridge Replacements (85761, 8508, 8510)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

2018 Hoonah Bridge Replacements (85761, 8508, 8510)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS/BID SCHEDULE

Item N o.

Supplies/Services, Specification Number and Description

M ethod of m easurem

Q uantity

U nit

Unit Price Amount A 151 Mobilization AQ LS 1 $ $

B 151 Mobilization, transport two government furnished bridges from Thorne Bay sortyard to work sites on Hoonah road system

AQ LS 1 $ $

C 152 Construction Survey and Staking, method 1, tolerance A

AQ EA 2 $ $

D 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions, remove 50' log stringer bridge

AQ LS 1 $ $

E 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions, removal, transport and storage 30' steel bridge

AQ LS 1 $ $

F 204 Excavation and Embankment, excavation CQ CY 300 $ $

G 204 Excavation and Embankment, borrow, unclassified, compaction method D, finishing method C, includes haul

CQ CY 100 $ $

H 251 Riprap, placed riprap, class 4 CQ CY 180 $ $

I 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses, crushed aggregate, type base, grading C, compaction B

CQ CY 70 $ $

J 571 Prefabricated Bridges, road 85761 transport and installation of 70' steel girder bridge superstructure, government furnished

AQ EA 1 $ $

K 571 Prefabricated Bridges, Road 8508 transport and installation of 40' glulam slab bridge, sills, backwall.

government furnished

AQ EA 1 $ $

L 571 Prefabricated Bridges, modify government furnished guard rails on glulam slab bridge

AQ LS 1 $ $

M 571 Prefabricated Bridge substructure, Fabricate, Deliver and Install.

AQ LS 1 $ $

N 571 Prefabricated Bridges, furnish and install approach rails for both bridges

AQ EA 2 $ $

O 625 Turf Establishment, seeding, dry method (without mulch)

CQ AC 1 $ $

P 633 Permanent Traffic Control, object markers AQ EA 8 $ $

Total $

Optional Items Q 152 Construction Survey and Staking, Method 1, Tolerance A

AQ EA 1 $ $

R 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions, remove 30' Log Stringer Bridge

AQ LS 1 $ $

S 204 Excavation and Embankment, excavation CQ CY 30 $ $

T 204 Excavation and Embankment, borrow, unclassified, cat finish, compaction method D, finishing method C, includes haul

CQ CY 415 $ $

U 251 Riprap, placed riprap, class 4 CQ CY 40 $ $

V 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses, crushed aggregate, type base, grading C, compaction B

CQ CY 25 $ $

W 602 Culverts and Drains, road 8510 furnish, transport and install 60" corrugated metal pipe

AQ LF 45 $ $

X 625 Turf Establishment, seeding, dry method (without mulch)

CQ AC 0.5 $ $

Total Optional Items

Total of all items.

This is the price the contractor agrees to complete all work described in this solicitation and resulting contract. All other work and resources, not identified on the bid schedule, are incidental to completing this work.

Abbreviations:

AC=Acre, AQ=Actual Quantity, CQ=Contract Quantity, CY=Cubic Yard, EA=Each, Est=Estimated, IAW=In accordance with, LF=Linear Feet, LS=Lump Sum

Additional terms:

1. Offerors must submit prices for all pay items.

2. Mobilization does not include on-site construction activities including the movement of personnel, materials or equipment within the project site.

3. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151 Mobilization.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 Project Scope: The intent of this contract is to remove, repair and replace existing bridges and a culvert, guardrails, approach railings, and routine road maintenance located on National Forest System Roads on Chichagof Island near Hoonah, Alaska.

C.2 Description:

Table 1 - Synopsis of work sites Road

Milepost Existing Structure

Replacement Structure

Gov’t or Contractor Furnished

Present Location of Replacement

Approach Rails Required

85761 0.053 50’ log stringer

70’ steel bridge Gov’t Thorne Bay sortyard Yes

8508 13.172 30’ steel bridge

40’ glulam slab Gov’t Thorne Bay sortyard Yes

8510 9.226 30’ log stringer

60” diameter culvert Contractor Manufacturer No

Table 2 - Base Bid and Option Items Base Bid Option One Road # Milepost Road # Milepost 85761 0.053 8510 9.226 8508 13.172

a. Two bridges and one culvert are to be installed. The bridges shall be government furnished and the culvert will be contractor furnished. The two government furnished bridges are located in the Thorne Bay Sort Yard.

The culvert will need to be acquired from a manufacturer based on the specifications and transported to the location on the Hoonah road system.

b. Contractor must transport two government furnished bridges from the Thorne Bay Sort Yard on Prince of Wales Island to their respective installation sites on the Hoonah road system.

c. Contractor must furnish substructure for bridge installation at Road 85761 MP 0.053. The superstructure for the 70’ steel girder bridge is government furnished and needs to be transferred from the Thorne Bay sortyard to the site on the Hoonah Road system. Substructure fabrication details are shown on Page 13 of the design drawings in the solicitation. This includes footing, backwall and all associated hardware.

d. For 40’ Glulam slab bridge, retrofit curb into a bridge rail based on the plans and specifications in this package. Match approach rail height to bridge rail height in the field as necessary. Contractor must supply all materials necessary to retrofit the bridge rails for the 40’ Glulam slab bridge at FS Road 8508 MP 13.172. This glulam bridge has been stored in the Thorne Bay Sort Yard for several years, some cupping and weather checking has occurred to the glulam panels.

e. Supply and install all components necessary to construct approach rail system in accordance with all relevant specification standards listed in this document. Approach rail system to include, but not limited to: steel approach rail, timber rail posts, transition rail connection to bridge rail, and all connection and standard safety materials. See design documents for all specific construction details. See Table 1 for list of bridges requiring approach rails.

f. Furnish and install 60” culvert at location dictated in Table 1 based on drawings and specifications.

g. Remove two log stringer bridges. Contracting Officer (CO) will identify disposal site for organic components. All other components e.g. filter fabric and cables shall become property of the contractor to dispose of.

h. Remove 30’ steel bridge on road 8510, see Table 1.

(1) Complete and provide a written inventory of bridge components to CO.

(2) At no cost to the government; the contractor will replace or repair bridge components damaged during removal.

(3) Transport bridge to storage site on Hoonah road system IAS CO direction.

i. Perform all work necessary for the placement and installation of each bridge and culvert at their respective locations. Installation work to include but not limited to the following: Remove and dispose of existing embankment soil material, supply and prepare material including various sized fill rock and rip rap for all necessary embankment construction and approach roadway grading, properly install all substructure elements including standard spread footing, abutments and bridge backwalls, place and connect bridge elements in their proper fashion and location, and grade approach roads to match new bridge elevations. Furnish and install object markers and posts at bridge ends. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to perform all work listed on the schedule of items, specifications and drawings.

j. Safety and Public Notification: Warning signs will be placed at the proper locations to warn the public of road work. All signs shall meet the minimum requirements as established by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2009 edition. The contractor shall post a notice of where and when the public might expect delays due to project work at several publicly located bulletin boards in Hoonah.

k. Bridge sites may only be closed to public during times in which the contractor is physically on site performing work and shall remain open at all times when contractor IS NOT on site. Contractor MUST notify COR a minimum of 7 days before anticipation of road closures, and public notifications will be posted as stated in C.3. Contractor is limited to a two week maximum road closure at any one site.

l. Refer to drawings for complete and detailed description of work.

m. Designated borrow rock sources locations:

Work Site Quarry Road and Milepost

85761 8508 MP 0.10

8508 8508 MP 10.92

8510 8510 MP 4.126

(1) Waste to be disposed at designated waste sites, determined by CO/COR.

(2) Crushed aggregate is not available in government rock sources.

C.3 Location: Hoonah, Alaska is located on Chichagof Island, approximately 40 air miles west of Juneau. All sites for this project are located on the main Hoonah road system. Hoonah is a full service community, with daily commercial air service and air taxi services and regularly scheduled ferry and commercial barge services. See vicinity map for road and bridge site locations.

C.4 Specifications The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract. All specifications not included in the specification listing but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

a. Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, Fp-14, U.S.

Customary Units (FP-14), found at: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/.

b. Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) to FP-14.

c. Best Management Practices (BMP’S) Soil and Water Conservation Handbook, FSH 2509.22, found at:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/landmanagement/?cid=fsbdev2_038796

d. National Best Management Practices for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands, Fs-

990, found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf

e. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2009 Edition, found at: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

f. USDA Forest Service – Sign Installation Guide 1071-2812P-MTDC

g. AISC Steel Construction Manual – 14th Edition

C.5 Submittals, Material Certifications and Testing Reports

a. In addition to the items listed below reference FP-14 and the FSSS for all the required submittals, material certifications and/or testing reports that shall be submitted for this project.

Submittal Title Referenced By Specification

No.

Submittal Date

Schedule of Work Section I Prior to Work Starting Job Specific Safety Plan Section I Prior to Work Starting Notification of Subcontracting Section I Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work Quality Control Plan FP-14 153.02 Prior to Work Starting Erosion Control Plan FSSS 157 14 days prior to Construction AISC Certification for IBR (intermediate steel bridges)

FP-14 555.03 Prior to bridge order https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/ http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/landmanagement/?cid=fsbdev2_038796 http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

Submittal Title Referenced By Specification No.

Submittal Date

Welding ANSI/AWS Code D1.5 FP-14 555.03 Prior to bridge order Steel fabrication/erection drawings FP-14 555.06, 104.03 (b) 30 days prior to construction Shipping plans FP-14 555.06 Prior to shipment from fabrication plant Galvanizing plant certification FP-14 555.05, 106.03, 717.07 Prior to galvanizing Material Certifications and Testing Reports

FSSS 553, 554, 555, 556,

557, 571, 573, 601 & 703.05.

FP-14 555.05

30 days prior to construction

Wood grade/treatment FP-14 555.06, 106.03, 557.19, 557.04, 716.04

30 days prior to construction

Hardware material certifications FP-14 717.01, 106.03 30 days prior to construction Shop drawings bridge & guardrail FP-14 555.06, 556.10 30 days prior to construction Shop drawings bearing pad assemblies FP-14 564.03, 717.10 30 days prior to construction As built drawings/manufacturer’s data sheets

NA 30 days after construction

C.6 Damage to Structures

a. The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage caused by his/her personnel or equipment to any existing bridges, ditches, culverts, signs, or riprap at culvert inverts. Repair of structures damaged by the Contractor's operations, shall be the Contractor's responsibility at no cost to the Government.

b. Contractors are encouraged to visit the work sites to review conditions. Pay particular attention to section H Submittals, Material Certifications and Testing Reports for list of required submittals.

C.7 Biobased Products

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for minor construction for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Graffiti and grease removers Insulation foam

Concrete and asphalt release fluids Fluid-filled transformers Wood and concrete sealers Composite panels Adhesive and mastic removers Carpets Roof coating Hydraulic fluid Diesel fuel additives Greases

Dust suppressant 2-cycle engine oil Absorbents Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The awarded Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

Project Labeling for Official Correspondence The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication, to include emails, starting upon notice of award.

NOTE: Forest Service solicitation and contract identifiers are new effective 01 Oct 2017. The solicitation number, for this requirement, will include an “R” in the identifier. Solicitation numbers look like this:

12010918R0003. Contracts will have a similar identifier but will have a “C” in place of the “R”. Contract numbers look like this: 12010918C0010.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E.2 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) Clauses 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1988)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) Alternate I (Apr1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than September 1, 2019. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful bidder will receive the notice to proceed by May 1 2018. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of clauses) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) Clauses 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award or pre-work conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within a reasonable time after award and prior to the issuing of a Notice to Proceed, typically within ten (10) days.

G.2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

a. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

b. Final Payment. The final invoice must be accompanied by a release of claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically accepted from the operation of the release. Final payment will not be approved without a properly executed Contract Release, Form 6300-16.

c. In addition, when submitting the invoice, the Contractor shall submit payrolls, subcontractor payment information and a spreadsheet detailing the payment breakdown in accordance with the Pay Items in the Schedule of Items, Section B.1 (either electronically in IPP, hard copy, or via fax) to the Contracting Officer (see FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts).

G.3 Contract Administration

a. This contract will be administered by the Contracting Officer located at:

Alaska Region, Acquisition Management Attn: Mari Meiners

709 W 9th Street Juneau AK 99802-1628

b. All matters related to the performance of this contract shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer.

G.4 Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative

a. The Contracting Officer designates the Contracting Officer's Representative(s) (COR). The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

b. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

c. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

G.5 Contractor’s Designated Representative It is required that the Contractor have a designated representative available on the project during the entire project and that the representative be able to speak and understand English. When designating a representative, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the designation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Such designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations (if any) of authority of the representative. If the Contractor intends to designate a representative prior to the pre-work meeting, the representative is strongly encouraged to attend that meeting.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Product Substitution

a. Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

b. Product Substitution Request https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov

(1) When submitted within 30 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer will consider formal requests for substitution of products, equipment and methods, in place of those specified. Requests submitted after 30 days will be considered only in case of product unavailability or other conditions beyond the control of Contractor. Requests shall provide the information and be in the format as specified in paragraph B below.

c. Submit separate request for each substitution. Support each request with:

(2) Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with requirements stated in contract documents:

(a) Product identification, including manufacturer's name and address.

(b) Manufacturer's literature; identify:

1. Product description

2. Reference standards

3. Performance and test data

(c) Samples, as applicable

(d) Name and address of similar projects on which product has been used, and date of each installation.

(e) Comparative data of item to be deleted by proposed substitution. Include drawings to same (or larger) scale as pertinent portion of contract documents and marked to show how differences will be accommodated.

(f) Show complete system/assembly as revised to accommodate proposed alternate for difference in performance, size, configuration, connections, service, accessibility, or any other significant characteristics.

(g) Show complete layout of system except that which is identical to contract documents unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances, etc.

(h) Include complete detail drawings of supports for all substitute equipment and complete load calculations for adequacy of support prepared and signed by a registered structural engineer.

1. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with product specified; list significant variations.

2. Data relating to changes in construction schedule.

3. Any effect of substitution on separate contracts.

4. List of changes required in other work or products.

5. Accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.

6. Proposed amount of change to the contract.

7. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

8. Designation of availability of maintenance services, sources of replacement materials.

c. Substitutions will NOT be considered for acceptance when:

(a) They are merely indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without a formal request from Contractor.

(b) They are requested directly by a subcontractor or supplier.

(c) Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents.

(d) Substitution has not been requested in accordance with this and related clauses.

d. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance of the Contracting Officer.

e. Contracting Officer will determine acceptability of proposed substitutions.

f. Number of Substitution Submittals: Only one proposed alternative will be considered for each item.

Provide specified item if substitution proposal is rejected.

H.2 Contractor’s Representation & Responsibility

a. In making formal request for substitution the Contractor represents he/she:

1. Have investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that originally specified.

2. Will provide same warranties and bond for substitute as for originally specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

4. Will waive claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, but not:

(a) Costs under separate contracts.

(b) Contracting Officer costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

b. The Contractor assumes full responsibility that the substitution and/or alternate items or procedures proposed will meet the job requirements.

c. The Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of redesign and modifications to this and other parts of the work caused by the substitutions or alternates furnished.

H.3 Landscape Preservation

a. Confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Unless otherwise agreed to by the CO, retrieve material which falls outside of these limits and either incorporate the material in the work or dispose of the material as directed by the CO.

b. Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.). Install silt fencing around areas immediately next to streams and ponds to mitigate suspended sediments when designated on the drawings.

c. Do not discharge pollutants such as raw sewage, and other harmful materials into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Do not allow wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

d. Collect and return waste motor oils, fuels, lubricants, bitumens and similar hydrocarbons to the supplier.

Comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 279, Standards for the Management of Used Oil. Do not discharge hydrocarbon products on the ground, use them for road oiling, or bury them in a landfill.

e.Do not operate mechanized equipment in live streams without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

f. CREEK CROSSINGS: Schedule and conduct instream work to minimize disturbance to streams. The following table lists the instream work timing for each site.

Road Number Milepost

Instream Work Timing

85761 0.053 June 25 to Sept 1 8508 13.172 June 1 to Sept 1

(1) Do not cross streams without Contracting Officer approval.

(2) Submit a written equipment crossing plan to the Contracting Officer for approval 14 calendar days before creek crossing is planned. Two machine crossings will be permitted for all streams designated on the drawings as fish streams or listed in the above table. Outside of this time period, no machine crossings will be permitted if fish eggs are present in the gravel or adult fish are present in the stream; otherwise two machine crossings will be permitted.

(3) Limit machine crossings to two times for all live streams not designated on the drawings as fish streams with pipes 48” and larger to be installed.

(4) In stream work will only be allowed only at low flows.

g. Obtain necessary permits for floating camps, floats, shore ramps, and other appurtenances associated with project operations from the following State of Alaska and Federal Agencies:

ADNR – Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

ADEC – Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

ADGC – Alaska Department of Governmental Coordination.

EPA – US Environmental Protection Agency.

DA, COE – US Army Corps of Engineers.

USCG – US Coast Guard.

H.5 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades Contractor will perform all construction staking necessary for completion of contract:

The Government will provide location staking for all proposed work.

H.6 Government Furnished Materials The contractor is to provide all materials, labor, transportation, and facilities for work on this project. The government is not furnishing any materials, labor, transportation, or facilities except the following:

Government furnished bridges and designated rock quarries are listed in Section C, Table 1.

H.7 Other Contracts The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contact. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

H.8 Contractor's Use and Maintenance of Existing Roads: The Contractor is authorized to use roads in the immediate construction project area for performance of work under this contract. Such roads are those which are necessary for equipment unloading ramps, and other approved work areas. The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following general conditions:

a. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12; except vehicle weight will not exceed that of AASHTO HS20-44 and/or U80 Loading. Submit written requests to the CO for approval to use L90 and U102 overload Loadings on roads authorized for use. Regulations prohibit damaging a road or blocking a road open to use by others, except as otherwise provided in Special Project Specification 104.

b. The Government will not snowplow roads for the Contractor's use. The Contractor may snowplow any road designated for his use. A permit defining snowplowing requirements is required and will be issued by the District Ranger, upon request by the Contractor. Repair any damage to the road structure caused by snow removal operations. Vehicles, other than conventional over-the-snow vehicles (snowmobiles), will not be permitted to use roads when there is an average of more than 4” of snow unless the road has been snowplowed.

c. The Contractor is responsible for and will perform road maintenance on Forest Service roads in the construction area commensurate with his use. Perform road maintenance at such intervals that prevent deterioration of the roadway, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

H.9 Road Maintenance Requirements: Perform road maintenance work on the required roads in accordance with the following:

a. Maintain existing roadbed by blading and shaping the traveled way and shoulders. Do not undercut banks.

Maintain established drainage structures and/or berms, and place additional drainage structures/berms where necessary to protect embankments.

b. Perform all seasonal weather cleanup, including removal of bank sloughs, minor slides and fallen timber, which can be accomplished by a motor patrol grader equipped with a front end blade, or comparable equipment, and by the use of hand tools. Replace material eroded from fill slopes and clean out drainage ditches and culverts subject to the above equipment limitations.

c. Deposit the material removed from slides or other sources in locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

H.10 Emergency Control

a. Immediately extinguish without expense to the Government all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of construction operations, with or without direction by the Forest Service. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government resulting from fires set or caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from construction operations.

b. Contractor's Responsibility for Controlling Other Emergencies - When requested by the Contracting Officer, allow the Forest Service to temporarily use employees and equipment for emergency control work.

Payment will be made at not less than the current area rate established by the Forest Service.

c. Firefighting equipment will be required during the fire season from May 10 to August 31, and during any other period of fire danger designated by the Contracting Officer.

d. Furnish rust-free fire tools to equip all workers employed in Contractor's operations at each separate work site. Maintain tools in serviceable condition and keep tools in one or more weather-tight fire tools boxes. Paint fire tools boxes red, mark "tools for Fire Only" with letters at least 3” high, and keep sealed. Post a list of the contents inside each fire tool box so as to be visible when opened.

Kind of Tool No. of People Working in Area 1-4 5-9 10-15 16-20 Axe, d.b chopping, 32-inch min. handle 1 1 2 3 Shovels, L.H. R.P., No. 0 or larger 1 3 6 7 Pulaski, 32-inch min. handle 2 3 7 10 File, 10-inch mill bastard 1 1 1 2 Pumps, backpack cans, 5-gal filled with water 1 2 2 3

e. Equip each internal combustion engine with a spark arrester qualified and rated USDA-Forest Service, Standard 5100-1, unless it is:

(1) Equipped with a turbine-driven exhaust supercharger such as the turbocharger. There shall be no exhaust bypass.

(2) A multi-position engine, such as on a chain saw, which is equipped with screen arrester, as described in the Forest Service Spark Arrester guide.

(3) A spark arrester, which does not meet the requirements in this guide may be approved upon submission of acceptable proof that the arrester is at least 80 percent efficient in retention, attrition, or destruction of carbon particles. Such arrester may be required to meet higher standards as improvements in design and efficiency are discovered.

(4) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck intended primarily for use on roads, and equipped with a factory designed muffler and exhaust system.

(5) A heavy duty truck, such as a dump or log truck, or other vehicle used for commercial hauling, used only on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler and with a vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.

(6) Properly install and constantly maintain in serviceable condition all exhaust equipment described in this Subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers.

f. Equip each unit of mobile or stationary power equipment, including trucks, with one shovel, and at least one fire extinguisher meeting one of the following specifications:

2-1/2 pound size or larger dry chemical type.

4-pound size or larger carbon dioxide type.

Test or check each extinguisher for proper functioning prior to the beginning of fire precautionary period.

Provide each gasoline power saw with one chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight. Maintain the extinguisher in good working order at all times.

g. Do not burn camp refuse, brush, slash, or debris such as that resulting from clearing around camps or on rights-of-way, without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. Submit written requests for burning to the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of intended burning. The Contracting Officer will approve routine camp refuse disposal incineration in the camp development proposal.

H.11 Prosecution of Work Areas of weak ground are crossed on this project. The initial embankment depth shall be as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or determined by the Contracting Officer. Reestablish design centerline grade and alignment in accordance with Section 152 as construction progresses, and prior to the placement of borrow excavation.

Reestablished design grades may be re-staked by the Contracting Officer to meet local conditions. Final grades may be at elevations other than those SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, but in no instance will they be lower than that of the surrounding ground elevations. When directed by the CO, return to previously constructed road or trail embankments and place additional borrow material where subsidence has occurred as a result of construction traffic displacing unstable or weak soil underlying the roadway.

H.12 Maintenance for Traffic

a. Other commercial, public traffic, construction work and logging will occur in the vicinity of the project area. Contractor is responsible for coordinating traffic control and road work notifications with the general public and others Contractors to minimize access and safety conflicts. See Table 156-1 in the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications for maximum road closures and allowable delays.

b. Unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or described in the FOREST SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a plan for the satisfactory handling of traffic has been approved. Specific requirements for temporary closures, detours, part-width construction, and access to adjacent or intersecting facilities will be SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or described in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS or H CLAUSES.

c. The Contractor shall ensure all signage and traffic requirements will be in accordance with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Do not proceed with work on the project until all required signs are in place and approved. Signage will include orange and black retro-reflective construction warning signs, traffic cones, and hand held signs available above and below road junctions and at each end of the road (highway) section when under construction. The signs will be kept in place at all times and shall be moved or removed as necessary as work progresses.

d. Before shutting down any operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for normal drainage and minimization of erosion. Leave all travel ways in a condition suitable for traffic.

e. The Government may permit use of portions of the project during periods when operations have shut down.

All maintenance attributable to permitted use during periods of work suspension will be provided by the Government, except for maintenance needed through the fault or negligence of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for any maintenance not attributable to use, or that is necessary during suspensions through the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

f. Submit a written traffic control plan 14 days in advance of construction operations for approval by the C.O.

The plan shall show at a minimum: a sign plan showing types and location of construction signs. Work shall not proceed until the Contractor is notified by the CO or their designee (COR) that the plan is approved. The Contractor is advised that safety is a prime concern for all traffic coming in and out of the construction sites.

g. In the case of a dead-end road, the contractor will also ensure that no campers or other forest users will be trapped beyond the work area. Road signs indicating the closure or heavy equipment traffic shall be placed at the beginning of the road and before and after the construction site.

h. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, designated in the Road Order, or described in the FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

H.14 Equipment Cleaning Equipment cleaning is required under this contract. See Section 107.10 (c) of FP-14 for instructions.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016)

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.215-2 Audit and Records – Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) Fill in: prior to contractor de-mobilizing from project site 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (Nov 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards…