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OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12-0261-19-R-0017

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

05/15/2019

PAGE OF

PAGES

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

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

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SW Idaho-Nevada Acquisition Center ATTN: Karen Morthland 1249 South Vinnell Way, Suite 200 Boise ID 83709

SW Idaho-Nevada Acquisition Center ATTN: Karen Morthland 1249 South Vinnell Way, Suite 200 Boise ID 83709

9. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Troy Jorgensen

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 775-343-6739

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 no., date):

Wolf Creek – Morning Star Roads ERFO Project 2019 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Price Range The Government’s estimate is: Between $250,000 and $500,000

NOTE: An Informational Pre-Bid Tour is scheduled for:

Friday, May 24, 2019

1000 local time Project Location

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation’s closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 30 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 3 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 12:00 pm local time June 20, 2019. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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 is, is not required. (If “is required” see AGAR Clause 452.228-70)

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 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

Computer Generated

1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS? 12b. CALENDAR DAYS (If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

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OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

Duns No.

TIN:

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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 NO.

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)

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

SW Idaho-Nevada Acquisition Center ATTN: Karen Morthland 1249 South Vinnell Way, Suite 200 Boise ID 83709

IPP (Invoicing Processing Platform)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

XXXXXX28. 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. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

KAREN L. MORTHLAND

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

BY

31c. DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

AMOUNTS

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SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Wolf Creek – Morning Star Roads ERFO Project 2019 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

This solicitation and any resulting contract is a firm-fixed price type of contract, which under the definition in FAR 16.202-1, “this type of contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.”

Prices on the Schedule shall reflect Contractor’s full cost for materials, labor, supervision, overhead costs, and incidental items.

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF MEAS UNIT QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

Base Bid

151-01 Mobilization LSQ LS XXXXX $XXXXX $

203-01 Debris Removal CQ CY 3174 $ $

204-01 Slope Repair AQ EA 3 $ $

204-02 Shoulder Repair AQ EA 3 $ $

204-03 Reconstruct Road Section CQ LF 1750 $ $

204-04 Restore Road Width CQ LF 850 $ $

403-01 Pavement Repair CQ SY 56 $ $

602-01 CMP – 24 inch AQ LF 280 $ $

TOTAL BASE

$ XXXXX $

* Designated Method of Measurement: LS – Lump Sum CQ – Contract Quantity AQ –Actual Quantity

B- 2 - Payment for Bond Premiums

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract pric

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 Project Description

Furnish all labor, equipment and material necessary to accomplish the work under this contract. This project proposes to remove debris from a mud slide on Wolf Creek Road, process through a 6” grizzly, and utilize processed material for reconstruction of Morning Star Road. Work includes repair of shoulder erosion / failures by placing boulders and fill material, repair broken pavement areas by removing damaged asphalt and replacing with hot-mix asphalt. Morning star also includes placement and compaction of new aggregate base material.

C-2 Project Location

Project consists of two locations, approximately six miles apart.

For the Wolf Creek Road location, from Carson City, Nevada proceed south on Highway 395 for approximately 12 miles, turn left onto Highway 88 and proceed south for approximately 14 miles. Turn left on Highway 89 and proceed for 10 miles. At the junction of Highway 89 and Highway 4, proceed straight on Highway 4, continue for approximately 2.5 miles, Wolf Creek Road will be on the left.

For the Morning Star Road location, from Carson City, Nevada proceed south on Highway 395 for approximately 12 miles, turn left onto Highway 88 and proceed south for approximately 14 miles. Turn left on Highway 89 and proceed for 10 miles. At the junction of Highway 89 and Highway 4, turn left to continue on Highway 89, drive another 2 miles, Morning Star Road will be on the left.

C-3 Government Cost Estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $250,000 and $500,000.

C-4 Biopreferred Products

The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation;

Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

Finding BioPreferred products is simple, using the program’s online catalog. To view the catalog, go to www.biopreferred.gov.

C-5 Project Specifications http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Standard Specifications (FP-03) and attached Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) are applicable to this Public Works contract. All applicable FSSS are included in full text. All specifications not included in the specification listing but referenced by listed specifications are applicable. Standard Specifications (FP-03) are available on-line at www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm in pdf format.

Wolf Creek:

Traffic Control: (No direct payment)

Wolf Creek Road is closed to the public by a locked gate. A key will be provided to the contractor. However, there are permit holders that are allowed access through the gate. Contractor must be prepared to accommodate access to permit holders.

Clearing & Grubbing: (No direct payment)

No significant clearing and grubbing is anticipated, however, any clearing and grubbing that is needed shall be incidental to other items of work, and no direct payment shall be made.

Dispose of debris legally off of Forest.

Debris Removal: (3,174 Cubic Yards)

Remove debris from roadway and roadside ditch. Process material through a 6” grizzly, utilize 6” plus material as rip‐rap at slope repair locations. Utilize 6” minus material at other locations on the project, primarily for Morning Star Road Reconstruct Road Section and Restore Road Width. Dispose of excess and unsuitable material legally off of Forest.

Slope Repair: (3 locations) Sawcut existing asphalt, remove and dispose of off of Forest. Slope from sawcut to toe of slope at a 1H:1V, place suitable debris material, 2’ minus free of organics, in 2’ lifts, compacting each lift. Place 6” aggregate base and compact, place 4” hot‐mix asphalt in two lifts, compacting each lift.

Pavement Repair: (56 Square Yards) Sawcut existing asphalt 5’ from asphalt edge, remove and dispose of off of Forest.

Remove existing aggregate base, reuse in other items of work. Grade and compact sub‐ base, place 6” aggregate base and compact. Place 4” hot‐mix asphalt in two lifts, compacting each lift.

Shoulder Repair: (320 Linear Feet) Grade shoulder and compact in preparation for sub‐base. Place 6” minus debris material fill (or as needed to fill to bottom of agg base), compact. Place 3” aggregate base, compact.

Morning Star Road:

Traffic Control: (No direct payment)

Morning Star Road is closed to the public, however, contractor shall be responsible for maintaining closure on each end of the work zone.

Clearing & Grubbing: (No direct payment)

No significant clearing and grubbing is anticipated, however, any clearing and http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm grubbing that is needed shall be incidental to other items of work, and no direct payment shall be made.

Dispose of debris legally off of Forest.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E- 1 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): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E- 2 Pre-Final and Final Inspection

Pre-final Inspection: The Government may, at its own discretion, conduct a pre-final inspection prior to the contractor requesting a final inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to final inspection.

Final Inspection: When the work is ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall submit a written request for the final inspection to the duly assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative at least seven (7) days prior to the desired final inspection date. The final inspection will be performed with the Contractor by the appropriate Government personnel. If any discrepancies are noted, they shall be handled in accordance with 52.246-12.

E- 3 Inspection of Worksite

The contractor acknowledges that they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the Government.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F- 1 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): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations –

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10-calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work within 60 Calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

ESTIMATED START DATE CONTRACT TIME

July 15, 2019 60 Calendar Days

F. 3 AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek--Construction Schedule (Nov 1996)

Within 3 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

(c) The maximum workweek that will be approved is between the hours between 7:00 a.m. and

6:00p.m. Monday through Friday unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Government-Furnished Materials

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

NONE

G.2 Submission Of Invoices Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Contractor shall utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service offered free of charge to Government Agencies and their suppliers.

A one-time enrollment in IPP will generate a series of emails that will be sent to the point of contact established in your SAM.gov account. The first email will be from “IPP User Administration” and will contain the IPP login ID and link to the IPP Website. A second email from “Treasure UPS User Administration” containing the password will be sent within 24 hours. Once both emails are received, the Contractor will login to the IPP application and complete the registration process. After login, you will be able to access IPP training information.

IPP System benefits include the ability to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as:

Email notification when invoice(s) are paid Online payment history Email notification when you are awarded a new contract

The email notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent payment information. For additional information, please visit the www.ipp.gov website to learn more. The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, to answer questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process. Their toll-free number is 1-866-973.3131 or they can be reached at IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.

G.3 Measurement

Units of measurement shall be as indicated in the Schedules of Items.

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

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 1 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): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations –

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H- 2 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Project Foreman/Site Superintendent

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H- 3 Fire Control

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires. For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from firefighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

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An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to the Contractor’s operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, Pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one Pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(3) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are: (a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards; (b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

(4) Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided:

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

(5) Blasting. Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

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(6) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(7) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(8) Debris Burning and Warming Fires. Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

(9) Precautions for Stoves. Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

(10) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

(11) Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

(i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

(ii) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

(iii) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

(12) Pump and Trailer. Not required.

(13) Burning. Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(i) Submit a burning plan, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, designed to minimize the impact on air quality and to lessen any fire damage.

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(ii) Obtain a burning permit from the District Ranger.

(iii) Use weather forecasts as far as possible in scheduling burning for more favorable dispersal of smoke.

(iv) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion. Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. Piles shall be patrolled during off-work hours to avoid wildfires.

(v) Unless fire season controls dictate otherwise, burning shall be scheduled, as far as practicable, for the most favorable conditions during the burning period.

(vi) Under certain atmospheric conditions, smoke accumulations may become excessive and in these cases, the Regional Forester may, at his/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

H- 4 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 compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

H- 5 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

Reference made in the contract to specifications, standards, or test methods adopted by AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, or other recognized National technical associations, shall mean specifications, standards, or test methods (including interim or tentative issues) which are in effect on the date of the solicitation.

H- 6 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads and trails closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes.

Necessary warning signs and guards shall be posted during blasting operations to safeguard the public.

H-7 Contract Administration

(a) CONTRACTING OFFICER means a person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The Contracting Officer signs all contractual documents, approves and signs all modifications to contracts, processes and approves payment requests, reviews and makes final decisions on contractual discrepancies, and administers the contract.

The Contracting Officer is the only authorized individual to make changes to a contract.

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(b) CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the pre-work conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by the Contracting Officer prior to the completion of this contract. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the contract shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

(c) CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE. Any representative of the Contractor shall be designated in writing. The designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations of authority, if any, of the representative.

H-8 Work Schedule

A Work Schedule shall define the overall time required to perform the identified work. Each major task, including beginning time and ending time, shall be identified within the schedule. Notify the Contracting Officer whenever there are significant departures from the approved Work Schedule. Submit any requests to modify the Work Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

H-9 Subcontract Data

The Contractor shall submit an executed Statement and Acknowledgment Standard Form 1413, to the Contracting Officer for every subcontractor (including every subcontractor of the second or lower tier) that will be performing work at the construction site. This shall be submitted before the subcontractor begins work. This form provides an acknowledgment by the subcontractor that mandatory "flowdown" contract clauses have been included in their contract in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-11.

Completing this form creates no contractual relationship between subcontractors and the Government.

H-10 Site Superintendent

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the Contractor in the field in all matters under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent shall be designated in writing. They shall be available on site in person to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control.

Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents.

• Executed Copy of the Contract

• Contract Drawings

• Contract Specifications

• Quality Control Plan – (up to date)

• As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required

• Work Orders

• Modifications

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This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request. If the Site Superintendent is replaced, the existing Superintendent shall review all documents and ongoing issues with the new Superintendent.

H-11 Weed-Free Equipment

In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of weed-free equipment. The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment (equipment that operates off existing roads) prior to entry on the project area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move- in. Notify the Contracting Officer Representative 48 hours in advance of mobilizing equipment to the site to arrange an inspection.

H-12 Temporary Access

Parking: Use designated areas for construction personnel or as approved by the Contracting Officer for parking.

H-13 Waste Management and Disposal

Processing waste material for salvage and recycling is encouraged.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain appropriate waste disposal containers or bins at the project site for the duration of the project construction. Verify with Contracting Office for placement of disposal containers and bins on the project site.

Waste material and debris shall be picked up and deposited in the waste disposal bins on a daily basis.

Containers must be emptied on a weekly basis unless more frequent emptying is needed.

Burning or burying of construction waste material on site will not be permitted. Material shall be disposed of in accordance with the Waste Material Disposal specification.

H-14 Loss, Damage, Or Destruction

(a) Equipment furnished with operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

All claims arising under this clause will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

H-15 Prework Conference

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements.

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I- 1 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): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2018) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2018) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2014) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2018) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY

2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2018)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 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) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act – 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 (JULY 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination--Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY

2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

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52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) Alternate I (JULY

1995) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

(AUG 2018)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (AUG 2018) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alternate I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984) Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2019) 52.245-1 Government Property (JAN 2017) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988)

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452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV1996) 452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

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I- 2 FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants.

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for--

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

I- 3 FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

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(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor’s current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number .

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer’s name and title].

I- 4 FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause (in accordance with 29 CFR 13.2)– http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards

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