12010919Q0012__Prince_of_Wales_(POW)_Road_Grading..pdf

12010919Q0012_ Prince of Wales (POW) Road Grading

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IAW FAR 12.603

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 12010919Q0012

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested based on the requirements outlined in this combined synopsis/solicitation.

A written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for a firm fixed price contract. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-

001. All responsible sources may submit a quote in response to this solicitation, which shall be considered. A contract may be awarded resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government.

The United States Forest Service (USFS) intends to award one contract for the acquisition of items listed below.

The Government intends to select one contractor; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quotes and prices submitted.

Required Delivery Date:

Dates will be specified in the delivery order

Location of Work and Delivery Information Prince of Wales Island, AK. A vicinity map is included as an attachment

AGAR 452.246-70 - Inspection and Acceptance (Feb 1988):

Fill in: (b) Thorne Bay, Alaska

Competition requirements:

HUBZone Set-Aside

NAICS Code:

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Size Standard:

$7.5 Million

Contract Line Items (CLINs):

Base item to be completed May 17, 2019 – April 30, 2020

Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

1A 811(1B)Blading roads with Compaction B Mile 250.656 $ $

1B 151(1) Mobilization LS 1 $ $ Total $

Option 1 to be completed May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020

Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

2A 811(1B)Blading roads with Compaction B Mile 18 $ $

Option 2 to be completed May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021

3A 811(1B)Blading roads with Compaction B Mile 250.656 $ $

3B 151(1) Mobilization LS 1 $ $

Option 3 to be completed May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022

4A 811(1B)Blading roads with Compaction B Mile 250.656 $ $

4B 151(1) Mobilization LS 1 $ $

Total $ Abbreviation: LS= Lump Sum

Quoters will submit prices for all items.

This is going to be a firm fixed priced contract.

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.

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov

Invoicing for Mobilization Mobilization includes movement of all personnel, equipment, and materials to the project site (under location of work as stated within the Statement of Work/Specifications below) that are necessary to complete the work.

Invoices for mobilization will be paid at the contract price as stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

When 5 percent of the original contract amount for other Items is earned through acceptance, then 50 percent of the Mobilization amount, or 5 percent of the original contract amount for other Items, whichever is less, will be paid.

When 10 percent of the original contract amount for other Items is earned through acceptance, then 100 percent of the Mobilization amount, or 10 percent of the original contract amount for other Items, whichever is less, will be paid.

Any remaining portion of the Mobilization amount will be paid after final acceptance and invoicing.

VENDOR INFORMATION

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Description:

The intent of the contract is to provide for maintaining the surface of National Forest Service Roads on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies, and perform all work required to maintain the facilities in accordance with the typical drawings and specifications, in this contract.

The road segments listed for maintenance are shown in the Road Grading Frequency List. These roads are subjected to change depending on road conditions. Duration between subsequent frequencies shall be determined by the Engineer prior to commencement of work. Weather, and types and amounts of traffic will affect road segment scheduling.

Potential quoters are encouraged to examine the work sites prior to submitting their quote on this project.

Options one, two and three will be awarded if/when funds become available

The period of performance for this contract is from date of award through April 30, 2020.

Requirement:

The maintenance work to be performed includes grading and compacting forest road surfaces. The intent of the contract is to maintain the existing road surface by removing irregularities, establishing a crowned surface and compacting the surface under optimal moisture content conditions.

Technical Specifications (See Section C for details of Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan)

(a) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units

(b) The specifications are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting work.

(c) These specifications can be ordered from FHWA. For information on how to order books, go to the FHWA’s website, https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

Special Project Specification and Forest Service Supplementation to FP-14

811 - SURFACE MAINTENANCE

811.01 Service Required.

Smooth and shape native or aggregate surfaced roads including traveled way, shoulders, turnouts, and intersections.

811.02 Performance Standards.

A road surface is maintained to standard when the surface is shaped (crowned, or sloped to drain, depending on road geometry) and compacted, without segregation of the surfacing materials. The road surface has no ruts or rills, suitable materials have been recovered and incorporated. Unsuitable materials have been removed.

811.03 Compaction.

Roads requiring compaction will be included in the Road Listing. Unless Compaction Method B is designated in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS and Road Listing, all traveled ways requiring compaction shall be compacted by Method A. Compaction shall commence immediately following blading. Compaction methods are:

https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

Compaction Method A: By breaking track while operating equipment on the traveled way.

Compaction Method B: Operate 7-10 ton pneumatic, steel or equivalent smooth wheel vibratory roller over the full width until visual displacement ceases.

811.05 Measurement.

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

a. Measurement for blading will be linear mile measured along the centerline of the roadway. Measurement will be measured to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

b. No measurement will be made under this section for Compaction Method A. Measurement for Compaction Method B or smooth blading will be the same as for blading.

811.06 Payment.

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 811 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

811(1A) Blading Roads with Compaction A Mile 811(1B) Blading Roads with Compaction B Mile

Resources Provided by the Contractor:

The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the performance of the work, except as otherwise provided in the contract.

a. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, the contractor shall furnish all material required for performance of the contract. All material shall comply with these specifications.

b. The Contractor shall furnish and deliver the material to the site of the work in such a manner that their quality and fitness for the work is preserved.

c. The Contractor shall commence work within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed.

d. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for those pay items included in the Schedule of Items.

e. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing warning devices and complying with the safety standards and traffic management procedures as specified in the signing and safety section of this solicitation.

f. The Contractor shall remove from National Forest lands all equipment and parts and pieces left over after the project is complete.

Signing and Safety:

a. A reflectorized SLOW MOVING VEHICLE emblem shall be attached to any equipment not designed to maintain a safe travel rate or that will be moving at a slow rate while performing maintenance.

b. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to furnish black and orange reflectorized maintenance warning signs to alert motorists of maintenance operations. A minimum of one (1) sign at each end of road sections being maintained shall be kept in place at all times and shall be moved as work progresses. All signs shall follow Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) procedures.

c. If a berm is left in the roadway overnight or weekends due to weather conditions or breakdowns, it shall be properly signed as a hazard and visibly illuminated at night by Type B High-Intensity Flashing Warning Lights with a minimum mounting height of 36 inches to bottom of lens as required by the MUTCD.

d. Warning Lights with a minimum mounting height of 36 inches to bottom of lens as required by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Damage to Structures The Contractor shall be held liable and is responsible for any damage caused by Contractor’s personnel or equipment to any bridges, guardrails, culverts, signs, and riprap-protecting culvert inlets. Repair to these structures shall be at the Contractor’s expense and at no additional cost the Government

Activity Report The Contractor shall maintain and furnish a Daily Activity Report reporting maintenance activity performed.

Reports shall be furnished to Contracting Officer on a weekly basis. A sample form to be used is included in the attachments.

Quantity Measurement Terms

1. Measurement under the contract shall be according to the United States standard measure.

2. The methods of measurement and computation will be those necessary to accurately determine the quantities of materials furnished and work performed.

3. Miles will, in the absence of known distances from existing plans or surveys, be determined by the Government using a calibrated survey odometer or equal substitute operated on the traveled way at or parallel to road centerline.

4. Linear mile measurement will mean the sum of the road length parallel to the centerline.

5. Measurement will be made of each item or unit of work, as shown in the Schedule of Items, completed and accepted in accordance with the contract

Technical Specifications:

i. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units

ii. The specifications are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting work.

iii. These specifications can be ordered from FHWA. For information on how to order books, go to the FHWA’s website, https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

(d) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications for Road Projects are included as an attachment.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMP’S Soil and Water Conservation Handbook FSH 2509.22 can be found at:

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

The National BMP Handbook can be found at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf

Abbreviations Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows: (Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest addition or amendment thereto in effect on date of Invitation for Bids.)

(a) AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

(b) CS – Commercial Standard Issued by U.S. Department of Commerce.

(c) EPA – Environmental Protection Agency.

(d) FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation System.

(e) FED SPEC – Federal Specifications.

(f) FSS – Federal Specifications and Standards.

(g) MSHA – Mine Safety Health Administration.

(h) MUTCD – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.\

(i) NBS – National Bureau of Standards.

(j) OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act.

(k) PS – Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

(l) UL – Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

Quantity Measurement Terms https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf 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

(a) Measurement under the contract shall be according to the United States standard measure.

(b) The methods of measurement and computation will be those necessary to accurately determine the quantities of materials furnished and work performed.

(c) Miles will, in the absence of known distances from existing plans or surveys, be determined by the

Government using calibrated survey odometer or equal substitute operated on the traveled way at or parallel to road centerline.

(d) Linear mile measurement will mean the sum of the road length parallel to the centerline.

(e) Measurement will be made of each item or unit of work, as shown in the Schedule of Items, completed and accepted in accordance with the contract.

Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

(a) The Contractor shall provide a quality control plan, which is mutually agreed upon with the Contracting Officer. This plan shall describe the Contractor’s method for ensuring all work meets the contract requirements. At minimum, the Quality Control Plan shall outline how the quality of work will be monitored, how the crew will be supervised, and who will perform the quality control function. Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with documentation of quality control inspections.

(b) The Contractor shall, within 5 days from receipt of a request from the Contracting Officer, submit a progress schedule to complete all work ordered within the time stated in the Task Order. If the Contractor falls behind schedule, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to recover. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to submit a revised schedule and proposed plan of work to ensure completion of the work within the time stated in the Task Order.

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (Nov 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror(s) will be scheduled if required by the Contracting Officer or requested by the Awardee. It will be scheduled as soon as possible after the date of contract award. Dates and locations of the conferences will be mutually agreed upon.

Landscape Preservation

(a) The Contractor shall 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. Material which fall outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer, and damage to vegetation or structures outside the clearing limits shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(c) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be dischargeed of into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto.

Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged. Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Prevention of Oil Spills – If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on Project Area, appropriate preventive measure shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States.

(e) If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceed a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Use of Premises (this supplements AGAR 452.36-72)

(a) Obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer before opening or operating on National Forest land or lands administered by the Forest Service any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage area, detour, or bypass site, other than SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. A camp is interpreted to include the camp site or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor. Such approval, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor.

(b) Sanitation Facilities: Provide and maintain the following facilities for the work force at the camp, unless provided otherwise:

1. Meet State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80 regarding potable water supplies for drinking, washing and cooking.

2. Comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72 for domestic sewage.

3. Ensure that the design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems under Forest Service jurisdiction meet all Federal, State, and local requirements. Meet State of Alaska solid waste management regulations (18 AAC 60) and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, and 40 CFR 258. Remove solid wastes and/or residues and dispose of in approved commercial landfills.

4. Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage.

Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

(c) Do not begin any camp development, either land based or floating, until a plan for development, occupation, and cleanup is submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer. Include the following information on this plan:

1. Location and size of the proposed camp development, including a map.

2. Wastewater system.

3. Number of people who will use the site and proposed dates of occupancy.

4. Power supply system.

5. Water supply system.

6. Building layout, shop area, living quarters.

7. Road and trail layout.

8. Clearing limits and slash disposal locations.

9. Borrow areas.

10. Dock and access location.

11. Equipment and fuel storage area and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

12. Incinerator location and ash disposal plan.

Forest Service will review plan as submitted for completeness and applicability. Proposed modifications of Contractor's plans will be discussed with the Contractor prior to approval. Any modifications agreed upon will be incorporated in a revised set of plans.

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 direct access to designated borrow sites, quarries, stockpile sites, waste areas, campsites, 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.

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.

Emergency Control 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

(b) 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.

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.

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

(d) 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.

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

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:

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

2. 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.

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.

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.

Disposal of Merchantable Timber

(a) All timber meeting Forest Service merchantability standards logged during prosecution of this contract, remains the property of the Government. Deck logs in the immediate vicinity in accordance with Section 201 of the specifications.

(b) Buck trees in various lengths to obtain the greatest utilization of material meeting the following utilization standards. The Minimum merchantable piece shall be 6” in diameter inside bark at small end, 12 feet in length, have a net scale of 33 1/3 percent of its gross scale for a sawlog or produce not less than 50 percent of its gross volume in firm usable pulp chips.

(c) Trim allowance shall be a maximum of 12” for log lengths up to 40 foot. An additional 2” of trim shall be allowed for each 10 foot of log length over 40 foot.

(d) Use humbolt undercut in felling merchantable timber. Buck all limbs flush with merchantable logs.

(e) All dead trees which are sufficiently tall to reach the roadbed are designated for cutting. Fell other fire-dangerous dead trees or unstable live trees within 200 foot slope distance of the center line of the road, when marked by the Forest Service. Treat all timber under this subsection meeting utilization standards in accordance with Specification 201 Subsection 201.04, unless relieved in writing.

(f) Cut and use timber designated by the Contracting Officer for construction, without charge.

Other Contracts The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work on 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.

Contractor Responsibility to Notify Government The Contractor will notify the COR when leaving the project area of any task orders for 3 or more days and within 24 hours before returning to the project area.

Applicable Clauses (Federal Acquisition Regulation) 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): www.arnet.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar:

52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jan 2019)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub.

L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31U.S.C.3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C.

3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C.4704 and 10 U.S.C.2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L.

109-282) __ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

_X_ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)) __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9 __ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (i) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

_X_ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O.

13513).

__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter 83).

__ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2016) (19 U.S.C.2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

__ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

__ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

_X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

This Statement is for Information Only:

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Equipment Operator WG-6 $23.78 Hourly Wage (Retirement) 20.4% (Life & Health Insurance) 3.7% (Workman’s Compensation) 1.9%

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Laborer WG-1 $14.80 Hourly Wage (Retirement) 20.4%

(Life & Health Insurance) 3.7% (Workman’s Compensation) 1.9%

_X_ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C.chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter 67).

_X_ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

_X_ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub.

L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.242-14, Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984)

Applicable Clauses (Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR)) 452.236-73, Archaeological or Historic Sites (Feb 1988) If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) are encountered, the contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

452.236-74, Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (Nov 1996) 452.237-70, Loss, Damage, Destruction, or Repair (Feb 1988)

Attachments: The attachments are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

1. Road Grading Frequency List. - 2 pages

2. Map - 1 page

3. Forest Service Supplemental Specifications for Road Projects Specials - 43 pages

4. Daily Activity Report – 1 page

5. Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-5686; Rev. 7; 012/26/2018 – 10 pages

In compliance with the paper reduction act, provisions apply only to the solicitation phase, are not duplicated after contract award. However, representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents will be incorporated by reference into the resulting contract.

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Applicable Provisions (Federal Acquisition Regulation) https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016) 52.204-16, Commercial and Governmental Code Reporting (Jul 2016) 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters – Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

Addenda: In addition to the requirements in the basic clause, please submit a short narrative (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the following criteria:

1) Prior Experience: Performing this type of work in enviroments found in southeast Alaska.

2) Past performance: Submit two professional references related to…