12010919Q0096_AOP_construction_2050070_MP_0.15-v2.pdf

12010919Q0096 AOP Construction 2050070 MP 0.15

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

12010919Q0096

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

2. DATE ISSUED

August 21, 2019

3. PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA Forest Service Region 10 Regional Office PO Box 21628 Juneau, AK 99802

USDA Forest Service Region 10 Regional Office PO Box 21628 Juneau, AK 99802

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NAME

Michael McCarthy

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

907-586-7903

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12010919Q0096_AOP_construction_2050070_MP_0.15 Aquatic Organism Passage This is a Hub-zone set-a-side

Magnitude of Construction Projects: Between $100,000 and $250,000 Payment and Performance Bonds are required

Quotes are due no later than: September 6, 2019 at 1400 hrs. AK Time

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete by November 01, 2020 award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See F.1 52.211-10).

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by: 1400 hrs. Alaska Time September 6, 2019. 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.

b. An offer guarantee x is, is not required.

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.

d. Offers providing less than 10 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

X X

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS YES NO

X

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.)

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) 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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (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. NAMED OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

BY

31c. DATE

AMOUNT

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Thorne Bay Ranger District, Tongass N.F. Alaska

Prince of Wales Island National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 2050070 MP 0.15

Contract Line Items (CLINs) – Base Items:

Contract Line Items (CLINs) – Option Item 1:

Item #

Schedule of Supplies/Services

Quantity

Unit

Unit Price

Amount

Option Item(s)

2.1 Rock Excavation 10 CY* $ $

Total - Base and Optional Item

Abbreviations: LF = Linear Foot, EA= Each, LS = Lump Sum, CY = Cubic Yard Units with an asterisk * are contract quantities as per FP 1

Item# Schedule of Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount Base Item(s) 1 AOP Construction 2050070 MP 0.15

1.1 Mobilization - 15101 1 LS $ $

1.2 Construction Survey and Staking - 15221 1 LS $ $

1.3 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control - 15713 1 LS $ $

1.4

Removal of Existing Corrugated Steel Pipe, Method A - 20301

EA

1.5

Unclassified Borrow Excavation, Placement Method 2 - 20411

CY*

1.6 Placed Riprap, Class 2 - 25101 24 CY* $ $

1.7 Pre-Cast Concrete Member, Culvert Footing - 55217

LF

1.8

11’-0” Span x 3’-6” Rise Aluminized- Steel Structural Plate Arch, 0.111” Thickness – 60303

LF

1.9 Seeding, Dry Method - 62504 1 LS $ $

1.10 Placed Streambed Simulation Material Bed Class 0.15, Method A - 64802

1.11

Placed Streambed Channel Rock for Culvert Banks, Class CR-1, Method A - 64804

1.12

Placed Streambed Channel Rock for Rock Weir, Rock Ribs, & Isolated Boulders Class CR-1, Method A - 64806

Total Base Item(s) 1:

Additional Terms:

1) Quoters must submit prices for all Items in the Schedule of Items above.

2) Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

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

4) Payment for bond premiums in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) 48 CFR Chapter 1) Clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under Mobilization.

5) Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FS-14 109.01 as attached, unless otherwise noted.

6) Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). If the option is exercised, the Contracting Officer will extend the performance period by 15 calendar days.

Additional Vendor Information for Contract Administration Purposes

Information will be moved to Section G at award Point of Contact:

Phone:

Vendor Name:

SAM Expiration Date:

E-mail: DUNS:

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Tongass Aquatic Organism Passage Improvements

Prince of Wales Island NFSR 2050070 MP 0.15

C.1 PROJECT SCOPE

This project is comprised of all required labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform the following work including but not limited to: Dewatering, excavation, rock excavation, installation of structures, borrow material from nearby quarry for material, haul, reconstructing streambed and banks with instream rock structures, backfill, and soil erosion control.

Line item 1: Base Items

National Forest System Road (NFSR) 2050070 at Mile Post (MP) 0.15 Remove and dispose of existing 48” diameter CMP. Furnish and install (2) 45’ Precast Concrete Footings and 11’-0” Span x 3’-6” Rise x 44’ Length corrugated metal structural plate arch with stream simulation rock, streambanks, and stream features placed inside and adjacent to the structure. Reconstruct streambed and banks up- and downstream. Reestablish road prism.

Line Item 2: Option 1:

Rock excavation Excavate 10 CY if rock is encountered during construction at NFSR 2050070 at MP 0.15.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The work site is located on Prince of Wales Island near the community of Craig, Alaska.

Facilities and services are available in Craig, Klawock, and Thorne Bay. Prince of Wales Island can be accessed by marine and air transportation.

C.3 AGAR Clauses

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this; solicitation and any resultant contract.

AGAR 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Acontractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

C.4 FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects

The FHWA Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-14 are part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the FHWA Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges are available from:

Government Book Store 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98714 Phone: 206.553.4270 Fax: 206.553.6717

Or online at: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

SPECIAL NOTE: The specification contained in this contract is a list of major special project specifications applicable to this contract. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed) or contained in the 2014 FHWA Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-14 are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS LIST

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract 103 - Scope of Work

104 - Control of Work

105 - Control of Material

106 - Acceptance of Work 107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

108 - Prosecution and Progress

109 - Measurement and Payment

151 - Mobilization 152 - Construction Survey and Staking

153 - Contractor Quality Control

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

156 - Public Traffic 157 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

201– Clearing and Grubbing

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

204 - Excavation and Embankment 205 - Rock Blasting

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

251 - Riprap

552 - Structural Concrete 554 - Reinforcing Steel

603 - Structural Plate Structures

625 - Turf Establishmen

648 - Stream Simulation 704 – Soil

705 – Rock

SPECIAL NOTE: The above is a list of major specifications applicable to this contract. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed) are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.6 MAINTENANCE FOR TRAFFIC

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C.7 DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES

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.

C.8 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION (also see AGAR 452.236-74)

(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.

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.

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.

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

(c) CREEK CROSSINGS: Schedule and conduct bridge and instream work to minimize disturbance to streams.

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 between June 15th and September 1st for all streams designated on the drawings as fish streams. 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.

Road Number Mile Post Instream Timing 2050070 0.15 June 15th – September 1st

4. 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.

5. Do not leave temporary bridges in place between September 15 and March 15, unless approved in advance in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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:

1. ADNR - Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

2. ADEC - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

3. ADGC – Alaska Department of Governmental Coordination.

4. EPA – US Environmental Protection Agency.

5. DA, COE – US Army Corps of Engineers.

6. USCG – US Coast Guard.

C.9 LOCAL MATERIAL SOURCES

Designated rock sources for this project are shown on cover sheet of the Drawings:

Item Description Material source number or name 20411 Unclassified Borrow Government Pit located on NFSR 2050 in

Sec. 10, T.71S., R.81E.

25101 Riprap Government Pit located on NFSR 2050 in

Sec. 10, T.71S., R.81E.

64804 & 64806

Channel Rock CLASS CR-1 Government Pit located on NFSR 2050 in Sec. 10, T.71S., R.81E.

Waste Site Government Pit located on NFSR 2050 in Sec. 10, T.71S., R.81E.

Submit a development plan to the CO for approval prior to commencing any development activities.

C.10 USE OF PREMISES (addendum to AGAR 452.236-72)

1) 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.

2) 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 transferrring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

3) No temporary camp will be allowed on the National Forest. 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.

C.11 CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES

Contractor’s Responsibilities:

Perform all construction staking in accordance with the requirements of Section 152 except for the following item(s):

The Government will mark the clearing limits around rock borrow sources on National Forest Land.

The Government will provide structure and road coordinates and reference point controls to establish road and structure alignment for replacement structure.

C.12 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL

The Contractor shall remove all waste material from the project areas, and dispose offsite unless otherwise specified in the contract.

C.13 EQUIPMENT CLEANING

Equipment cleaning is required under this contract. Clean all dirt, oil, seeds, and vegetation from heavy equipment with a power washer before mobilizing it onto the national forest.

C.14 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 material borrow sites, quarries, stockpile sites, waste areas, campsites, equipment loading/unloading ramps and/or other approved work areas. The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following general conditions:

1) Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12; except vehicle weight will not exceed that of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) HS20-44 and/or U80 Loading. Submit written requests to the CO for approval to use L90 and/or 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 the Specifications deemed a part of this contract.

2) The Government will not snowplow roads for the Contractor’s use. The Contractor may snowplow any road designated for their 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 prism or structures caused by snowplowing and/or snow removal operations. Vehicles, other than conventional over-the-snow vehicles (i.e. snowmobiles/snow machines), will not be permitted to use roads when there is an average of more than 4” of snow, unless the road has been snowplowed.

3) The Contractor is responsible for, and will perform road maintenance on, Forest Service roads in the construction area commensurate with their use. Perform road maintenance at such intervals that prevent deterioration of the roadway, or as directed by the CO. Such road maintenance requirements for existing roads shall be performed IAW 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, all of 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 eroded materials 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

CO.

C.15 DISPOSAL OF MERCHANTABLE TIMBER

1) All dead and down timber encountered during prosecution of this work that meets the Forest

Service merchantability standards, and is logged during prosecution of this contract, remains the property of the Government. If logged, the Contractor must deck logs in the immediate vicinity IAW Section 201 of the FP-14.

2) Buck trees in various lengths to obtain the greatest utilization of material meeting the following utilization standards. The Minimum merchantable piece must be 6” in diameter inside bark at the small end, 12’ in length, and have either a net scale of 33 1/3% of its gross scale for a saw log or produce not less than 50% of its gross volume in firm usable pulp chips.

3) Trim allowance must be a maximum of 12” for log lengths up to 40’. An additional 2” of trim will be allowed for each 10’ section of log length over 40’.

4) The Contractor must use the Humboldt undercut felling technique when felling merchantable timber. Buck all limbs flush with merchantable logs.

5) All dead trees which are sufficiently tall enough to reach the roadbed are designated for cutting. Fell other fire-dangerous dead trees or unstable trees within a 200’ slope distance of the center line of the road, when marked by the Forest Service. Treat all timber described in this subsection by meeting utilization standards IAW Specification 201 of the FP-14, unless relieved by the CO in writing.

6) Cut and use timber designated by the CO for construction, without charge.

C.16 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 placing unstable or weak soil underlying the roadway.

C.17 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNMENT

The Contractor must notify the COR when leaving the project area for 3 or more days, and within 24 hours before returning to the project area.

C.18 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.

C.19 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

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.

Product Substitution Requests

1) When submitted within 30 days after contract award, the CO will consider formal requests for substitution of products, equipment, and/or methods, in place of those specified. Requests submitted after 30 days of award will be considered only in case of product unavailability, or other conditions beyond the control of the Contractor. Requests must provide the information required by, and in the format specified by, 2) below.

2) Submit separate requests for each substitution. Support each request with the following:

a) Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution item(s) with the requirements stated in contract documents:

i) Product identification, including manufacturer’s name and address;

ii) Manufacturer’s literature, identifying:

(1) Product description;

(2) Reference standards, and;

(3) Performance and test data.

iii) Samples, as applicable (see AGAR 452.236-76);

iv) Name and address of similar projects on which the substitution product has been used, and date of the installation;

v) Comparative data of item(s) to be deleted through substitution. Include drawings to the same (or larger) scale as pertinent portion of contract documents and marked to show how differences will be accommodated;

vi) Show the complete system/assembly as revised to accommodate the proposed alternative for difference in performance, size, configuration, connection(s) service, accessibility, or any other signification characteristics;

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

viii) 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 value.

(7) Designation of required license fees or royalties.

(8) Designation of availability of maintenance services, and/or sources of replacement materials.

3) 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 received from the Contractor;

b) They are requested directly by a subcontractor or supplier;

c) Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents, or;

d) Substitution has not been requested IAW this and related contract clauses.

4) Substitute products must not be ordered or installed without written acceptance by the CO.

5) The CO will determine acceptability of proposed substitutions in consultation with other

Government employees with knowledge of the project and/or product(s).

6) Number of Substitution Submittals: only one proposed alternative will be considered for each substituted item. The Contractor must provide the originally-specified item(s) if the substitution proposal is rejected.

C.20 Remote Area Information

1) Communications All work sites are remote, and telephone service is usually unavailable on or anywhere near work sites. Having access to reliable communications is essential should an injury occur on the work site. Cell phone coverage in SE Alaska is not consistent. Contractors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with proper use of radios as well as emergency procedures.

2) Travel Logistics pose a special challenge on the Tongass National Forest. Gaining access into remote work areas requires planning and research into local conditions. Contractors are advised to learn about the transportation systems of Southeast Alaska. Of special concern are jobs that may require a contractor to use small boats to access a work area. Boating can be dangerous any time of year in Southeast Alaska, particularly in the fall, winter and early spring. Contractors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with emergency procedures.

3) Climate Southeast Alaska has a cool and moist maritime climate. This maritime climate results in cool summers, moderate winters, considerable precipitation distributed throughout the year, and a high percentage of overcast days. Precipitation amounts vary widely throughout Southeast Alaska, and annual precipitation of over 100 inches is common. All field workers should be prepared for wet, cool conditions.

4) Bears Black bears may range through the contract area. Bears are considered unpredictable and potentially dangerous in human/bear encounters. It is suggested that contractors carry a large caliber weapon as bear protection. Any bear shot in defense of life or property requires a written explanation and becomes property of the State of Alaska. The best protection is avoiding bear/human contacts. Campsites shall be kept clean and free of garbage. Failure to do so will result in the issuance of a cure notice or a stop work order. Waste disposal shall be in accordance with Federal EPA guidelines. Report any problems with bears to the Contracting Officer (CO) as soon as possible. This may be done through the COR, or his/her inspectors. Especially important is the reporting of bears that appear to have become habituated to humans. Report habituated bears so that the Government can notify the public.

C.21 Emergency Control (the following is in addition to AGAR Clause 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996) incorporated by reference in Section I.).

1) Immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project areas which are caused by the Contractor’s employees, equipment, or through prosecution of the work, 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.

2) Contractor’s Responsibility for Controlling Other Emergencies – When requested by the CO, 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 or adopted by the Forest Service through partnership with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group

(NWCG).

3) Firefighting equipment will be required during the fire season from May 10 through August 31, and during any other period of heightened fire danger designated by the CO.

4) The Contractor shall furnish rust-free fire tools to equip all workers employed in the Contractor’s operations at each separate work site. These tools shall be maintained in serviceable condition, and kept in one or more weather-tight fire tools boxes. These boxes shall be painted red, marked “Tools for Fire Only” with letters at least 3” high, and kept sealed. Post a list of the contents inside each fire tool box so as to be visible when opened.

Minimum required quantities and types of tools are described here:

Kind of Tool No. of People Working in Area 1-4 5-9 10-15 16-20

Axe, d.b. chopping, 32” min. handle 1 1 2 3 Shovels, L.H. R.P., No. 0 or larger 1 3 6 7 Pulaski, 32” min. handle 2 3 7 10 File, 10” mill bastard 1 1 1 2 Pumps, backpack cans, 5-gal filled with water 1 2 2 3

5) 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 chainsaw, which is equipped with a screen arrester, as described in the Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide;

c) A spark arrester, which does not meet the requirements in the guide may be approved upon submission of acceptable proof that the arrester is at least 80% 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;

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

e) 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 above, including spark arresters and mufflers.

6) 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:

a) 2 ½ pound size or larger dry chemical type;

b) 4 pound size or larger carbon dioxide type.

Test or check each extinguisher for proper function prior to the beginning of fire precautionary periods, and provide each gasoline power saw with one chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8oz. capacity by weight. Maintain the extinguisher in good working order at all times.

7) 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 CO. Submit written requests for burning to the CO at least 48 hours in advance of intended burning. The CO will approve of routine camp refuse disposal incineration in the camp development plan described in H.4 above.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. AGAR Clause(s)

452.247-71 Marking Deliverables (Feb 1988)

(a) The contract number shall be placed on or adjacent to all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items called for by the contract.

D.2 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 and/or identify and awarded contract or project. The Government-issued contract number must be referenced on all official communication, including but not limited to emails, starting upon written notice of contract award.

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR Clause(s) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

E.2 – AGAR Clause(s) 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (Feb 1988

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:

Job Site after completion of all work.

E.3 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the Drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

E.4 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

1) The Contractor shall provide a quality control plan that is acceptable, within 10 days of award to 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 work crew will be supervised, and who will perform the quality control function. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with documentation of quality control inspections upon request.

2) 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 required by the Period of Performance. 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 Period of Performance.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR Clause(s)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984), Alternate I (Apr 1984) 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: November 1, 2020

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. 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.

F.2 AGAR Clause(s)

452.211-74 Period of Performance (Feb 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from Award through November 01, 2020.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 AGAR Clause(s)

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 within a reasonable time after award and prior to the issuing of a Notice to Proceed.

G.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

G.3 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUREMENTS-INVOICE

PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

1) 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://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.

2) 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 https://ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov

Contractor has specifically accepted from the operation of the release. Final payment will not be approved without a properly executed Contract Release, Form FS-6300-16.

3) In addition, when submitting the invoice, the Contractor shall submit payrolls, subcontractor payment information, and a spreadsheet detailing the payment breakdown IAW the CLINs in the Schedule of Items, Section B (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.5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL

1) This contract will be administered by the Contract Specialist located at:

Alaska Region, Acquisition Management Attn: Michael McCarthy PO Box 21628 Juneau, AK 99802

2) All matters related to the performance of this contract shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer (CO).

G.6 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RERESENTATIVE (COR)

The CO designates the 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 and conditions of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the CO prior to completion of the contract.

1) The CO 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 that they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

2) On all matters that pertain to the contract terms and conditions, the contractor must communicate with the CO. 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 CO should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time and circumstance permit. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim IAW FAR 52.233-1 Disputes.

G.7 WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAWS

Alaska state law requires that most employers have Worker’s Compensation Insurance for their employees. The Forest Service furnishes contract award information to the Alaska Department of Labor. Failure to comply with the state worker’s compensation laws can be a felony offense in Alaska. For the definitions of “employer,” “employee,” and subcontractor,” rates of compensation, and other pertinent information, contact:

Alaska Department of Labor Workers Compensation Division

Special Investigations Unit PO Box 115512

Juneau, AK 99802-5521

(907) 465-5875

1-888-372-8330 (toll free), (907) 465-2797 (FAX)

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 FAR Clause(s) <Reserved>

H.2 AGAR Clause(s) <Reserved>

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR Clause(s)

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 it 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.acquisition.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm 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 2018) 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) 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Aug 2019) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item Mar 1989) (Fill-in: the period from date of initial award, until October 15, 2020.)

52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (Nov 2011) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards – Overtime Compensation (Mar 2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Aug 2018) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Jul 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm

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 (Feb 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- “Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran,” “Armed Forces service medal veteran,” “disabled veteran,” “protected veteran,” “qualified disabled veteran,” and “recently separated veteran” have the meanings given at FAR 22.1301.

(b) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the terms of this clause in subcontracts of $150,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of $15,000 unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based products under Service and Construction Contracts (Sep…