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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

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UNDER B

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management Western Montana Acquisition Zone

24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

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5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER X OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Section C - Location & Description

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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

07/10/2018 2:30 pm MT 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)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

Idaho County, Idaho

PLEASE PLACE YOUR QUOTE IN SECTION B-1

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

12034318Q0221

Road 101 Improvements

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

Road 101 Improvements

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Designated Method of Measurement: LS=Lump Sum; CY Cubic Yard; HR – Hour; EA – Each; LF – Linear Foot;

MI – Mile

B- 2 Under Clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, Contractors shall be responsible for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Questions regarding assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished

Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208) 799-3491.

B- 3 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 price.

Pay

Item

Number

Description Pay

Unit

Estimated

Qty.

Unit Price Total Price

15101 Mobilization LS 1

15713 Soil Erosion Control &

Dewatering

LS 1

20301 Removal of Culverts EA 19

30322 Road Reconditioning MI 6.0

30801

Road Surface Aggregate, Compaction Method 2

(Government furnished)

CY 6440

60250A 18”-Corrugated Metal Pipe, 0.64-thickness, for steel

LF 662

60250A 24”-Corrugated Metal Pipe, 0.064-thickness, for steel

LF 124

60403

Inlet, Corrugated Metal Pipe

Drop Inlet with Timber Treated

Cover

EA 2

62201 Equipment rental, Hydraulic

Excavator with Thumb

HR 48

62202 Equipment rental, Large Dump

Truck

HR 48

70408

Haul and Place Select Granular

Backfill (Government

Furnished, in place quantity)

CY 20

71401 Geo-Synthetic Material Non-

Woven, Class 1, Type C

LS 1

Total

B- 4 Written Acceptance

Any contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor.

B- 5 Basis of Award

One award will be made. Only one award will be made, and it is anticipated to be a firm fixed price construction contract. This project is being set-aside as a small business procurement; therefore, past performance and capability factors will be evaluated and receiving a fair and reasonable price will be most important.

B-6 Payments

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

The above pay items are contract quantities unless noted.

B-7 This is a Hub Zone set aside under NAICS 237310.

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 Project Description and Location

(a) Description of Work. Forest Service Rd. 101 Improvements - These projects are located on FS Road

101 (Smith Creek) beginning at the junction with Hwy. 12. It consists of removing 19 existing culverts and replacing them with 19 new corrugated steel pipes. There will be brushing, scattering and windrowing, the length of the project, 6.0 miles. Work also includes; roadway reconditioning, placement of surfacing, 4” compacted depth by 16’ width, turnouts and pullouts are included as an indirect cost, along with all other work necessary to complete the project as required by the contract, plans, and specifications.

(b) Project Location. This project is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests on National

Forest System Road No. 101, in the Lochsa Ranger District in Section 6, T. 32 N., R. 6 E., Idaho County, Idaho. Travel East from Kooskia, Idaho on Highway 12 up the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River to approximately Milepost 88.4 where Road 101 (Smith Creek) will start on the left side of Highway 12.

(c) Project Magnitude. Government’s estimated price range per FAR 36.204, Between $100,000 and

$250,000.

(d) Pre-Bid Tour; None

(e) Pre-Bid Conference; None

(f) Start Work and Period of Performance; Construction work on the project shall commence no earlier than July 18, 2018, and proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than October 31, 2018, unless otherwise approved by the

Contracting Officer (CO).

C- 2 Biobased Product Utilization

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural 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 (FSRIA), 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.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR).

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

Grease Removers Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids

Fluid-filled Transformers Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Carpets Roof Coatings

Hydraulic Fluid Water Tank Coatings

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The

Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

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

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

C- 3 Government-Furnished Property: 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.

1. Unclassified Borrow Source(s) – Government Furnished.

2. Crushed Aggregate Source – Government Furnished.

3. Waste Site – Government Furnished.

C- 4 Standard Specifications "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects" (FP-14) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways

Administration website at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03.htm.

C- 5 Supplemental Project Specifications The Supplemental Project Specifications listed in the Supplemental Specification List are applicable to this contract and are physically included in this contract.

Note that the specification list includes the major specifications applicable to this project. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed herein) are also fully applicable to this request for proposals and any resultant contract.

C- 6 Drawings The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract:

TITLE OR NUMBER SHEETS

Title Sheet 1

Estimated Quantities & General Notes 2

Road Reconditioning / Section Details 3

Culvert Installation Details 4

GeoTextile Wrap Typical 5 http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03.htm

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

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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

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

Alternate I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 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 October 31, 2018. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by July 16, 2018. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

F- 3 FAR 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 25 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the

Government.

F- 4 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from Date of Award through October 31, 2018.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1- Government-Furnished Property

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.

Unclassified Borrow Source(s) – Government Furnished.

The Jungle Point Pit is located at the end of Forest Service Road #5513 which junctions with Forest

Service Road #101 at milepost 10.1 (SE1/4 Sec.15, T33N, R6E, Boise Meridian).

Forest Service Road #5513 is to the right at said junction.

Follow Forest Service Road #5513 for a distance of 0.84 miles to the Jungle Point Pit. (NE1/4 Sec.22, T33N, R6E, Boise Meridian).

Material may require sorting and/or blending to meet the specified gradation.

An alternate source for unclassified borrow is located at milepost 3.7 on the right side of Forest Service

Road #101. (SE1/4 S29, T33N, R6E, Boise Meridian).

* All other sites need written approval by the Contracting Officer.*

Crushed Aggregate Source – Government Furnished.

Follow Forest Service Road #5513 for a distance of 0.84 miles to the Jungle Point Pit. (NE1/4 Sec.22,

* All other sites need written approval by the Contracting Officer.*

Waste Site – Government Furnished.

Follow Forest Service Road #5513 for a distance of 0.84 miles to the Jungle Point Pit. (NE1/4 Sec.22, All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of away from Forest Lands as per

FP14 Section 202.

G-2 - Contracting Officer's Representative

The Contracting Officer (CO) 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. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the Specifications, shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

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

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H- 2 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES (Camping)

(a) Camping will be allowed only at the sites designated on the project maps or approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

(b) No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Contracting officer.

Temporary structures such as tent frames, hitch racks, tents and tent pegs shall be removed at the end of the period of use, all evidence of the camp eliminated, and the site restored to its original condition. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Reusable native material may be neatly stacked for future use.

(c) Livestock will not be permitted without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(d) Vegetation shall be undisturbed to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor will be permitted to cut only those trees designated by the COR.

(e) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the COR. All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills shall be reported immediatly to the CO or COR. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on surface water shall be reported to the Idaho State Department of Enviromental Quality. No waste disposal of petroleum product will be permitted on National Forest land.

(f) Chemical toilets are preferred for all campsites, however, the Contractor may be permitted to construct a slit trench when conditions warrant. Any slit trench constructed shall not be located closer than 400 feet to any live stream and is subject to approval of the COR. The trench shall be covered and the area restored to as natural a condition as possible when the camp is closed.

(g) Refuse including waste materials, garbage, and rubbish of all kinds, shall be disposed of in the following manner, and shall guard the purity of streams and living waters:

Garbage, trash, sewage waste, and other litter shall be kept in closed fly-proof containers and periodically hauled to an approved disposal facility located outside of the National Forest.

(h) Waste water shall be disposed of in a leach pit located at least 300 feet from springs, streams, and lakes. The pit shall be a minimum of 2 x 2 x 2 feet and shall be filled with rock two to eight inches in diameter. The leach pit shall be covered with at least two feet of compacted soil when the camp is closed.

(i) No waste or by-products shall be discharged if it contains any substances in concentrations which will result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife, or to human water supplies.

Storage facilities for materials capable of causing water pollution, if accidentally discharged, shall be located so as to prevent any spillage into waters, or channels leading into water, that would result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife or to human water supplies.

(j) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance. Disposal of trash and debris, unusable machinery, Forest Service authorized improvements, etc., shall be kept current. Building materials, firewood, etc., shall be neatly stacked.

The campsite shall be left in a clean condition. Any clean-up work not accomplished by the

Contractor at time of camp closure will be done by the Forest Service, and the actual cost of such clean-up will be deducted from payment otherwise due the Contractor.

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 fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

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.

(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. Storage of more than 200 gallons of petroleum products on the project must be done under the rules and regulations of the

State of Idaho Forest Practices Act (IDAPA 20.02.01) and Pacfish Standard RA-4. A partial list of these requirements are listed below.

(a) Storage containers shall be sited within a constructed dike of sufficient size to contain

125% of the volume of the petroleum products stored in the tanks.

(b) The storage areas shall be located more than 300 feet from any existing stream courses.

Fueling of equipment shall be done in a manner to eliminate potential spills.

(a) Transfer trucks shall be limited to 200 gallons maximum.

(b) Fueling of equipment shall take place a minimum of 300 feet from any stream course.

If this requirement cannot be met a written spill plan must be approved by the COR.

(c) All spills shall be reported immediately to the COR. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on nearby surface water must be reported to the Idaho Division of

Environmental Quality.

No more than 5 gallons of fuel within 100 feet of a stream are allowed at any one time and storage of more than 5 gallons of fuel requires spill containment measures.

All vehicles carrying fuel will have specific equipment and materials needed to contain or clean up any incidental spills at the project site. Equipment and materials will be specific to each project site, and can include spill kits appropriately sized for specific quantities of fuel, shovels, absorbent pads, straw bales, containment structures and liners, and/or booms.

(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. The Contractor shall provide at a location satisfactory to the Contracting

Officer, a serviceable truck or trailer, equipped with a fire fighting tanker unit to be kept ready for instant use for suppressing forest fires. The unit shall consist of a tank of not less than 100-gallon capacity upon which shall be mounted a live hose reel or live hose basket with 250 feet of at least ¾-inch I.D. heavy-duty rubber hose; a portable or power takeoff pump with discharge capacity of at least 10 gallons per minute at

150 P.S.I. pressure. Gear type pumps shall be provided with a bypass or pressure relief valve so that the hose nozzle may be shut while the pump is operating. Each tanker unit shall have a hose nozzle of the shut-off type, adjustable for straight stream, spray or fog, at least 12 feet of 1-inch suction hose with an intake screen, and additional 250 feet of 3/4 –inch heavy-duty rubber hose or 1-inch cotton jacket rubber-lined or linen hose to be carried on the unit for use as needed. Tools, adapters, accessories and fuel necessary to operate the pump and truck or trailer shall be provided. If a trailer is used, a serviceable vehicle with proper trailer tow hitch shall be located at a point satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Where water is available, a supply sufficient for rapidly filling the water tank shall be provided at one or more accessible points along or adjacent to the main truck roads.

(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.

(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 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- 5 Incidental Payment Items

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

H- 6 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-7 Physical Data (Far 52.236-4) (Apr 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the contractor's information. The

Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Features shown on the plan & profile sheets were identified by visual observation during the preliminary location and survey and during a "plans in hand" review.

(b) Weather Conditions - The project is subject to seasonal limitations from November thru June.

Wet weather commonly limits construction operations in October and June.

H- 8 Local Material Sources

(a) Designated Sources--Sources of local materials will be designated on the drawings. The Government assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of material in the source. The Contractor shall determine the equipment and work required to produce the specified product.

The Contractor shall utilize all suitable material in the source. The designation of source will include the rights of the Contractor to use certain area(s) for plant site, stockpiles, and haul roads. Any Contractor royalty payment requirements will be stated below.

When materials are subject to weight measurement, the weight/volume relationship used for determination of designed quantities will be shown on the Drawings.

Should the designated source, due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor, contain insufficient suitable material, the Government will provide another source with an equitable adjustment in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions and Changes clauses.

(b) Contractor-Furnished Sources--When the material sources are not designated as provided above or the

Contractor elects not to use designated sources, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified product with no adjustment in contract price, unless weight/volume relationship differences between designated source material and Contractor-furnished source material result in financial disadvantage to the Government. Quality testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

H-9 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 closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness.

Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic. See FSSS 156 Public

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.

Location

Designation

Quantity

FS Road #101, At the junction with Hwy 12. (Beginning of

Project)

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

AHEAD

FS Road #101, above junction with FS Road 5513. (End of Haul

Route)

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

AHEAD

H-10 Weed-Free Equipment

Noxious Weed Control. In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into work areas, Contractor shall be required to use weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment prior to entry on to the work area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the work area. Only construction equipment so cleaned and inspected by the Forest

Service will be allowed to operate within the work area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated in the same manner as initial move-in. "Construction equipment" does not include pickup trucks and personal vehicles.

Prior to the initial move-in, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make all construction equipment available for inspection by the Forest Service at an agreed upon location. The Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 48 hours advance notification when equipment is ready for inspection.

Straw/Hay Bales shall be certified as “Weed Free”. The source field shall be inspected and certified by the county extension agent from the county that the straw/hay is grown. Each shipment onto the forest shall be accompanied by a certification tag stating that it is weed free. The contractor shall furnish the forest service with a statement of certification.

H-11 Landscape Preservation

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material, which falls outside of these limits, shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting

Officer.

H-12 Flow Reintroduction.

Reconstructed stream channel will be “prewashed”, into a reach equipped with sediment capture devices such as Sedimat, prior to reintrodution of flow to the stream.

H-13 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors will be enrolled automatically. Contractor will subsequently receive electronic notification from IPP of enrollment. IPP password will be delivered electronically to allow first login to IPP. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

http://www.ipp.gov/

H-14 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. Also at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be developed and established in writing.

H-15 Idaho Workers’ Compensation Law

(a) Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws, the Contractor must provide a completed State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance form to the Government. This form will be submitted to the Idaho Industrial Commission by the Government in order to assure that the Contractor in line for award has the required worker’s compensation coverage or is exempt from the requirement for coverage.

(b) A copy of the State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers' Compensation Insurance form has been provided for use in Section J and shall be completed and submitted as part of the offer.

(c) This certificate of verification shall be fully executed by the Contractor and signed by the

Industrial Commission Compliance Officer prior to award of the contract.

H-16 Variation in Estimated Quantity

Adjustment of contract prices as described in FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR

1984) shall not apply to Section 622, Rental Equipment, Item 62201, Hydraulic Excavator with

Thumb and Item 62202, Large Dump Truck. The Government reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under this item with no adjustment in contract unit price.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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 2016)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016)

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)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (NOV 2011)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 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 (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 2016)

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 (MAR 2015)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive order 13658 (DEC 2015)

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

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEPT 2013)

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

(MAY 2008)

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 (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)

52.232-39 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)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (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)

52.243-4 Changes (JUNE 2007)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (NOV 2017)

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)

52.251-1 Government Supply Sources (APR 2012)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

I-2 FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days; provided, that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the

Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 1 Year.

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.

(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…