12034318Q0137.pdf

12034318Q0137

1. REQUEST NO.

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

04/24/2018 884019

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EAST SIDE ACQUISITION TEAM

ALISHA KNAUB

415 S FRONT

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TOWNSEND MT 59644

09/30/2019

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TOWNSEND RANGER DISTRICT

415 S FRONT

TOWNSEND

MT 59644

406 495-3860ALISHA KNAUB

05/24/2018 1600 MT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Period of Performance: 06/01/2018 to 09/30/2019

001 Elkhorn Mountains Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management Boundary Fences Product/Service Code: Y1KZ Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

OTHER CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES

Delivery: 09/30/2019

For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Alisha Knaub, Contract Specialist, East Side Acquisition Team at 406-495-3860 or aknaub@fs.fed.us.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

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a. NAME OF QUOTER

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15. DATE OF QUOTATION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Elkhorn FS/BLM Boundary Fence

Townsend Ranger District

B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

OR RESPONDENTS

L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Townsend Ranger District Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest

Broadwater County, Montana

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Pay Item Number Description Method of

Measurement Pay Unit

Estimated Quantity Unit Price Total Price

1 Mobilization LSQ LS All

IRON MASK FS/BLM BOUNDARY FENCE

A

Fence Construction Of 3 wire fence (Government furnished materials, labor only)

AQ LF 12,320

Quote on each, only one Pay Item may be selected of the following:

A2 Removing old fence in its entirety AQ LF 11,880 $ $

A2.1 Rolling up old fence and hauling out steel posts and wire

AQ LF 11,880

A2.2 Remove and pile old fence AQ LF 11,880 $ $

Individual Pay Items:

A3

Clearing of fence line;

clearing brush, and downfall 10 feet on either side of the fence

AQ Acre 4

A4 Line Brace AQ Each 10 $ $ A5 Tree Brace AQ Each 4 $ $ A6 Corner Brace AQ Each 1 $ $ A7 Letdown sections AQ LF 150 $ $

A8 Construction Of 16ft Wire Gate AQ Each 2 $ $

WEASEL FS/BLM BOUNDARY FENCE

B

Fence Construction Of 3 wire fence, contractor supplies materials and labor

AQ LF 2,640

Quote on each, only one Pay Item may be selected of the following:

B1 Removal of old fence in its entirety AQ LF 2,640 $ $

B1.1 Rolling up old fence and hauling out steel posts and wire

AQ LF 2,640

B1.2 Remove and pile old fence AQ LF 2,640 $ $

Pay Item Number Description Method of

Measurement Pay Unit

Estimated Quantity Unit Price Total Price

Individual Pay Items:

B2

Clearing of fence line;

clearing brush, and downfall 4 feet on either side of the fence

AQ Acre 1

B3 Line Brace AQ Each 3 $ $ B4 Corner Brace AQ Each 4 $ $ B5 Letdown section AQ LF 75 $ $

BLM/PRIVATE BOUNDARY FENCE

C

Fence Construction Of 3 wire fence, contractor supplies materials and labor

AQ LF 10,560

Quote on each, only one Pay Item may be selected of the following:

C1 Removal of old fence AQ LF 10,560 $ $

C1.1 Rolling up old fence and hauling out steel posts and wire

AQ LF 10,560

C1.3 Remove and pile old fence AQ LF 10,560 $ $

Individual Pay Items:

C2 Line Brace AQ Each 6 $ $

C3 Construction Of 16ft Wire Gate AQ Each 2 $ $

NOTES:

1. Offorers must submit pricing on all items to be considered responsive. Must quote on all items.

Round to the nearest cent.

2. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price but can be included under Mobilization.

Designated Method of Measurement:

LS-Lump Sum CQ – Calculated Quantity

Price quotation furnished by:

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C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Intent of Contract. The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. Furnish all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract. Contractor will furnish all the materials except for Items A through A6, which will be provided by the Forest Service and available for pick up at the Forest Service administration site in Townsend, MT.

Project Location. There are three separate fences in this project area which is located on the Townsend Ranger District, Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management, in Broadwater County, Montana. The Iron Mask and Weasel Creek Boundary Fence project area is approximately 25 miles southeast of Helena, Montana. General elevation in the project area varies from approximately 6,800 feet to 4,100. The elevation of the fence fluctuation is approximately 1000 feet in areas. The topography of the three fences varies from extremely steep and rocky to fairly level but rocky. The landscape ranges from grassland/shrubland, juniper to Douglas fir timber stands.

Price Range. Between $25,000 - $100,000

Pre-Bid Tour. A pre-bid tour will not be held. Contact Tracy Schilling at the Townsend Ranger District, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, in Townsend, Montana at (406) 495-3870 concerning project location and site conditions. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site on their own and evaluate grounds conditions as access is difficult and the terrain is extreme.

Start Work. It is estimated that the work can begin on June 1, 2018. Fence pulling and construction must be completed simultaneously due to possible livestock in the area.

Performance Period. All work must be completed and accepted by September 30, 2019. No work will be allowed on weekends during archery and rifle season. No work will be allowed during the Elkhorn Winter Closure from December 1 to May 15 on all Pay Items A and B.

Description of Work. Work covered under each Pay Item in the Schedule of Items includes:

Pay Item No. 1 – Mobilization for all three fences:

The work shall consist of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site.

IRON MASK FS/BLM BOUNDARY FENCE:

Pay Item A – Construction of 3-wire Fence, FS supplies Materials:

The work shall consist of constructing a boundary fence between the Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in T7N, R1E sections 30 (NW quarter), 18 and 19. The FS will provide the materials for this fence. The work shall consist of the construction of a 3 strand barbed wire wildlife friendly fence. Wildlife friendly fences are; the top wire will be no higher than 40 inches and the bottom wire will be no lower than 19 inches. Steel posts are required to be used. See Section C3 for installation specifications.

Either Pay Item A2, A2.1 or A2.2 may be awarded, not all three.

Pay Item A2 – Removing old fence in its entirety:

The work shall consist of rolling up wire, pulling all steel posts and hauling out all old materials, including jacklegs and wood posts. This material shall be disposed of in a legal manner off of public lands.

Pay Item A2.1 – Rolling up Old Fence and hauling out all wire and steel posts:

The work shall consist of rolling up wire, pulling all steel posts and hauling out, leaving all jackleg and wood posts on the ground. Materials hauled out shall be disposed of in a legal manner off of public lands.

Pay Item A2.2 – Remove and pile old fence:

The work shall consist of rolling up old wire, pulling all posts and piling for removal by the Forest Service and BLM.

Individual Pay Items:

Pay Item A3 – Clearing of Fence Line:

The clearing work shall consist of the clearing brush, and downfall 10 feet on each side of the fence (20 foot total width). Logs and slash shall be scattered outside the clearing limits. (Section C3)

Pay Item A4 – Construction of Line Brace:

The work shall consist of construction line braces. Braces will be installed at every quarter of a mile or change in topography, in locations approved by the Forest Service prior to construction. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

Pay Item A5 – Construction of Tree Brace:

The work shall consist of using solid trees as braces if the post holes for the brace cannot be hand dug or mechanically set/dug. A minimum of 4 scabs must be put around the tree to still allow for growth of the tree. See Section C3 for installation specs.

Pay Item A6 – Construction of Corner Brace:

The work shall consist of construction of corner braces. Locations shall be approved by the Forest Service before construction. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

Pay Item A7 – Letdown Sections:

The work shall consist of the construction of letdown sections in main wildlife crossing areas. There will be two sections of letdown and the location will be flagged/staked on the ground by the Forest Service. There will be braces on either side of the letdown sections. The sections of letdown will be constructed with steel posts and stays between steel posts and attached to the steel posts. See Section C2 for fence material specs and Section C3 for installation specs.

Pay Item A8 –Construction of 16ft Wire Gate:

The work shall consist of the construction of 16 foot wire gates in locations staked by the Forest Service. See Section C2 for fence material specs and Section C3 for installation specs.

WEASEL FS/BLM BOUNDARY FENCE

Pay Item B – Construction of 3-wire Fence:

The work shall consist of constructing a boundary fence between the Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in T8N, R1W section 14. Fence reconstruction will be staked and flagged to go around a private inholding. The fence will start at the gate in the bottom of Dry Gulch where the new post and rail is. Contractor is responsible for providing all materials. The work shall consist of the construction of a 3 strand barbed wire wildlife friendly fence. Wildlife friendly fences are; top wire will be no higher than 40 inches and the bottom wire will be no lower than 19 inches.

Steel posts are required to be used. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications. The clearing work shall consist of the clearing brush, and downfall 10 feet on each side of the fence (20 foot total width). (see Section C3)

Either Pay Item B1, B1.1 or B2.2 may be awarded, not all three.

Pay Item B1 – Removing Old Fence in its entirety:

The work shall consist of rolling up wire, pulling all steel posts and hauling out all old materials, including jacklegs and wood posts. This material shall be disposed of in a legal manner off of public lands.

Pay Item B1.1 – Rolling up Old Fence and hauling out all wire and steel posts:

The work shall consist of rolling up wire, pulling all steel posts and hauling out, leaving all jackleg and wood posts on the ground. Materials hauled out shall be disposed of in a legal manner off of public lands.

Pay Item B1.2 – Remove and pile old fence:

The work shall consist of rolling up old wire, pulling all posts and piling for removal by the Forest Service and BLM.

Pay Item B2 – Clearing of Fence Line:

The clearing work shall consist of clearing brush, and downfall 4 feet on each side of the fence (8 foot total width. Logs and slash shall be scattered outside the clearing limits. (Section C)

Pay Item B3 – Construction of Line Brace:

The work shall consist of the construction of line braces. Braces will be installed at every quarter of a mile or change in topography, in locations approved by the Forest Service prior to construction. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

Pay Item B4 – Construction of Corner Brace:

The work shall consist of the construction of corner braces. Locations shall be approved by the Forest Service before construction. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

Pay Item B5 – Letdown Sections:

The work shall consist of the construction of letdown sections in main wildlife crossing areas. There will be two sections of letdown and the location will be flagged/staked on the ground by the Forest Service. There will be braces on either side of the letdown sections. The sections of letdown will be constructed with steel posts and stays between steel posts and attached to the steel posts. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

BLM/PRIVATE BOUNDARY FENCE

Pay Item C – Construction of 3-wire Fence:

The work shall consist of constructing a boundary fence between the BLM and private land in T7N, R1E sections 4 and 5. Fence reconstruction will on the property boundary line. Contractor is providing the materials. The work shall consist of the construction of a 3 strand barbed wire wildlife friendly fence. Wildlife friendly fences are; top wire will be no higher than 40 inches and the bottom wire will be no lower than 19 inches. Steel posts are required to be used. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications. The clearing work shall consist of the clearing brush, and downfall 4 feet on each side of the fence (8 foot total width). (see Section C3)

Either Pay Item C1, C1.1 or C2.2 may be awarded, not all three.

Pay Item C1 – Removal of Existing Fence in its entirety:

The work shall consist rolling up wire, pulling all steel posts and hauling out all old materials, including jacklegs and wood posts. This material shall be disposed of in a legal manner off of public lands.

Pay Item C1.1 – Rolling up Old Fence and hauling out all wire and steel posts:

The work shall consist rolling up wire, pulling all steel posts and hauling out, leaving all jackleg and wood posts on the ground. Materials hauled out shall be disposed of in a legal manner off of public lands.

Pay Item C1.2 – Remove and pile old fence:

The work shall consist of rolling up old wire, pulling all posts and piling for removal by the Bureau of Land Management.

Pay Item C2 – Clearing of Fence Line:

The clearing work shall consist of clearing brush, and downfall 4 feet on each side of the fence (8 foot total width). Logs and slash shall be scattered outside the clearing limits. (Section C3)

Pay Item C3 – Construction of Line Brace:

The work shall consist of the construction of line braces. Braces will be installed at every quarter of a mile or change in topography. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

Pay Item C4 –Construction of 16ft Wire Gates:

The work shall consist of the construction of 2 16 foot wire gates. See Section C2 for fence material specifications and Section C3 for installation specifications.

Government-Furnished Materials. Materials for Pay Item A ONLY will be provided and must be picked up at the Forest Service Administration site, 121 Hwy 12, Townsend, MT. Contractor must provide the Forest Service a minimum of 48 hour’s notice of when they will need to pick up materials.

Work Plan. The Contractor shall provide the Forest Service with a general plan of operations at the pre-work meeting outlining how the Contractor will perform the work within the contract timelines. The Contractor shall notify to Contracting Officer a minimum of 48 hours in advance of changes in the work schedule.

Use of Roads by the Contractor. 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 designated in Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest System resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

Off-road permits. Most of the project area is inaccessible to highway vehicles but may be accessible via off-highway vehicles. The Contractor is encouraged to review site conditions prior to submitting bids.

Upon request, the Contractor will be issued an off road permit for use of highway vehicles, equipment, UTVs and other off-highway motor vehicles for the purposes of completing work required under this contract. Contact Tracy Schilling at the Townsend Ranger District (406) 495-3870 for additional information.

Camping – Camping will be permitted in the contract area during the contract performance period with written permission from the Contracting Officer and District Ranger.

Cleanup and Disposal – The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal. The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. Construction related debris, camp refuse, etc. resulting from the Contractor’s operations shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner. The Contractor shall pay for fees for the use of landfills or transfer stations if there is a charge.

The contractor will dispose of or recycle the old wire, steel posts and jacklegs or woods posts depending on bid item selected.

Security and Protection - The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all equipment and supplies for use on the project and stored on the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs required to provide such protection.

C-2 PRODUCTS

Posts for Pay Items B and C

A. Steel Line Posts - Standard T post, minimum 1.33 lb./ft. with a steel anchorplate, minimum 5 1/2 foot length, and white tops.

B. Wood Line Posts – Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood posts with minimum size of 7”x7’6”.

C. Wooden Brace Posts - Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood posts with a minimum size of 7"x7'6”.

D. Horizontal or Bracing Post – Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood rail or post with a minimum size of

4" diameter will be used.

E. Gate Sticks - Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood rail or post with a maximum size of 4" diameter will be used.

F. Gate Stays - Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood rail or post with a maximum size of 3" diameter will be used.

G. Letdown segment Stays - Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood rail or post with a maximum size of

3.5" diameter will be used.

H. Ring Shank Nails - 6 inch minimum length unless otherwise approved.

Wire for Pay Items B and C

A. Barbed Wire - 12. 5 gauge, strength, 90,000 to 105,000 PSI.

B. Smooth Wire – 12.5, galvanized (brace wire, deadmans, and gate loops).

C. Staples - Galvanized 1.5 - 2 inch length.

D. Clips – standard steel clips manufactured for attaching barbed wire to steel posts E. Rebar – 5/8” rebar 24” in length (twist stick)

Gate Closure for Pay Items B and C – Gate closures shall be heavy duty

C-3 EXECUTION

Delivery and Storage - Deliver, store, and handle material and other manufactured items so that they will not be damaged or deformed.

Underground Utilities – The Contractor is responsible for the location of all utilities prior to ground disturbance. Damaged utilities shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

The Contractor shall contact Montana One Call prior to any ground disturbance.

Clearing Pay Item A fence is partially located in a conifer stand with dead and live trees. Ten (10) feet on each side of the fence, twenty (20) foot total, shall be cleared of trees and downfall.

Pay Items B and C fences are located mainly in the grassland/shrublands with scattered junipers. The clearing work shall consist of the clearing brush, and downfall 4 feet on each side of the fence (8 foot total width) if necessary.

These apply to all pay items:

A. All trees less than 9-inch diameter breast height (dbh) within the clearing limits shall be felled.

All dead trees should be removed within the clearing limits. Logs shall be cut into lengths less than 8-feet, delimbing not required. Logs and slash shall be scattered outside the clearing limits.

B. No live trees larger than 9-inch dbh are required to be cleared.

C. Removal of already downed brush and down logs is not required, unless it will be in contact with the bottom wire, then it must be removed from the clearing limits and scattered.

Installation:

A. Staking – The fence alignments have been staked or flagged for proximity reference only by the Forest Service. The Contractor shall survey the fence line as necessary to ensure the fence is installed in a straight line between posts and braces. The final fence alignment must be within 5 feet on either side of the Forest Service’s staked or flagged alignment unless otherwise approved by the CO. All staking and/or flagging shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor prior to final acceptance.

B. Alignment – The fence shall be constructed in straight line segments from brace to brace. All turns will require a corner brace installed with the angle of the brace in line with the fence direction.

C. Line Braces - Line braces shall be placed a minimum of every quarter mile of stretch and where needed along draw crossings or hill points. Line braces shall consist of two brace posts and one horizontal 4” rail or post. Brace posts shall be installed a minimum of 36 inches in the ground and tamped in layers around the post until firm. No. 9 wire brace will be double wire twisted tight. The twist sticks shall be secured in place. (See exhibit A)

Exhibit A (Line Brace)

D. Tree Braces – 3 to 4 inch DBH Pressure treated (.40 CCA) wood rails (stickers) will be used around solid trees in the event that line braces cannot be constructed due to the rockiness of the ground or topography. The stickers will be cut to fit the tree but allow at a minimum of 8 inches above the top wire and below the bottom wire. They will be nailed to the tree with a minimum of a 6” ring shank spike. A minimum of 4 stickers will be used around the tree to allow for spacing for the tree to continue to grow. If using a dead tree, it must be topped at a minimum of 48 inches. (see exhibit B).

Exhibit B (Tree Brace)

E. Gates - Gates will be 16 feet wide with three wooden stays at 1/4 width. Gate sticks will have a minimum diameter of 4 inches and wood stays will have a minimum diameter of 2 inches. 12.5 gauge smooth wire will be used for all bales on brace posts. The location of the gates will be determined by the Forest Service. A gate closure shall be installed on one side of each gate.

(see exhibit C)

Exhibit C

(Gate)

F. Gate Braces - Construct gate braces as described for Line Braces above. (See exhibit A)

G. Corner Braces - Corner braces shall be placed in all turns in fence, constructed as described above and as shown on the drawings. (See exhibit D)

Exhibit D (Corner Brace)

H. Line posts - Spacing for line posts shall be as shown on the drawings. Steel posts shall be driven so the anchor plate is not above ground. Wood line posts shall be placed at low points along the fence and on each side of deadman. Wood line posts shall be embedded a minimum of 36 inches in the ground. (See exhibit E)

I. Wire Spacing – As shown on the drawings. In no case shall top wire exceed 40 inches above ground and the bottom wire be less than 19 inches from the ground. (See exhibit E)

Exhibit E (Line and Wire Spacing)

I. Deadman – A deadman shall be used for crossing small draws or ravines. A large rock buried 24 inches deep, or other methods approved by the Forest Service shall be used where needed.

The method used shall hold fence wires down and in place without any upward movement.

(see exhibit F)

Exhibit F (Deadman)

J. Letdown Fence – A maximum length of 75 feet of letdown will be constructed. Line braces

(see exhibit A) will be constructed at each end of the letdown segments. Steel post spacing of 18 feet and gate sticks will have a minimum diameter of 4 inches. Wooden stays will have a maximum diameter of 3.5 inches and will be spaced at a maximum of 8 feet between steel posts, with one stay attached to the steel post at the ground level and a loop at the top to allow for the fence to be laid down using 12.5 gauge smooth wire. More than one stay will be necessary between each steel post. Wire will be attached to the stays and will look like a large gate until opened and then the fence will lay on the ground but attached to the steel posts at the bottom. (See exhibit G).

Exhibit G

(Letdown Segments)

Noxious Weed Control. In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds, the Contractor will be required to furnish proof of weed-free equipment. Cleaned equipment shall be free of all dirt and plant parts/materials that may carry noxious weed seeds into the construction area. Any/all subsequent move-ins of equipment after the initial move-in, shall be treated the same as the initial move-in. Before transporting equipment/materials onto National Forest Lands, the Contractor will notify the COR and coordinate an equipment inspection at an agreed to location.

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.

(End of Clause)

452.211-73 Attachments to Statements 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.

(End of Clause)

BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The contractor must comply with the Agriculture Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 9FSRIA), 7 U.S.C.

8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance”, dated October 2, 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.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreffered products that are required for performance of this construction contract:

Equipment Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids, Fuel Additives, Engine Oils, Office Products (Ink, paper, cleaning products)

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to:

http://www.biopreferred.gov

Invoicing/Payments. All payments are processed using The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

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. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Controller Operations Division Help Desk at 1-877-243-3072 or cod.help@usda.gov.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

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 ready for use not later than September 30, 2019. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled with the successful contractor after the date of contract award.

(End of Clause)

H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996)

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

(End of clause)

I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage 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. (SEP 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(SEP 2013)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets. (JAN 2012) 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) 52.232-23 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) 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) 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) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 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) 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. (NOV 2017) 52.245-1 Government Property. (Jan 2017) 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) 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums - Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (NOV 1996) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. (NOV 1996)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JUL 2013)

(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 237310 assigned to contract number ________________. (Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title).

52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item- (1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph

(1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Domestic construction material means-

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute. (1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph

(d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute or Balance of Payments Program.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison Construction material description Unit of Quantity Price measure (dollars)* Item 1:

Foreign construction material ________ ________ ________ Domestic construction material ________ ________ ________ Item 2:

Foreign construction material ________ ________ ________ Domestic construction material ________ ________ ________

* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).

List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.

Include other applicable supporting information.

52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

SF-25A Payment Bond Irrevocable Letter of Credit

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to (1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials; (2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads; (3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and conditions of the ground;

and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J-1 Davis Bacon Wage No. MT180076 03/16/2018 MT76, 7 Pages J-2 Experience Questionnaire 2 Pages J-3 Vicinity Map 1 Page J-4 Iron Mask FS/BLM Boundary Fence Location Map 1 Page J-5 Iron Mask FS/BLM Boundary Fence Detailed Map 1 Page J-6 Weasel FS/BLM Boundary Fence Location Map 1 Page J-7 Weasel FS/BLM Boundary Fence Detailed Map 1 Page J-8 BLM/Private Boundary Fence Location Map 1 Page J-9 BLM/Private Boundary Fence Detailed Map 1 Page

K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

OR RESPONDENTS

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2012)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (NOV 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is __238990___.

(2) The small business size standard is __$15.0_____ .

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[X] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or…