20180725FinalSol18R0026SpottedBearHydroRenRFP.pdf

OFFEROR'S COPY

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Solicitation No. RFP 12034318R0026 HELP PREVENT FOREST FIRES

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

1. This is a complete copy. Information and instructions for submission of proposals as well as contract provisions and specifications are contained in this OFFEROR REFERENCE COPY. This copy should be retained by offerors.

2. Note: An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) IS REQUIRED. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. (See Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15.)

3. Note: Biobased Product Utilization. Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal, identify two biobased products. (See Section C-4).

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

Issuing Office:

USDA – Forest Service

Region 1, Northern Region Acquisition Management 24 Fort Missoula Road

Missoula, MT 59804

Offers Are Solicited For:

PROJECT

Spotted Bear Hydroelectric Renovation

RFP 12034318R0026

Spotted Bear Hydroelectric Renovation/Spotted Bear RD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

B- 1 - Schedule of Items

B- 2 - Payment for Bond Premiums

B- 3 - Alternate Items/Option Items

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 7

C- 1 - Scope of Contract

C- 2 - Project Location

C- 3 - Project Magnitude

C- 4 - Biobased Product Utilization

C- 5 - Standard Specifications

C- 6 - Drawings

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 8

E- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 9

F- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference

F- 2 - Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 10 - 11

H- 1 - Use of Premises

H- 2 - Key Personnel

H- 3 - Emergency Response H- 4 - Incidental Payment Items

H- 5 - Conformity with Drawings and Specifications

H- 6 - Local Material Sources

H- 7 - Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

H- 8 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

H- 9 - Prework Conference

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 12 - 29

I- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference

I- 2 - Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

I- 3 - Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees

I- 4 - Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

I- 5 - Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

I- 6 - Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

I- 7 - Aerosols

I- 8 – Buy American--Construction Materials

I- 9 - Bid Guarantee

I-10 - Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction

I-11 - Alternative Forms of Security

I-12 - Insurance Coverage

I-13 - Reimbursement For Bond Premiums - Fixed Price Construction Contracts

I-14 - Permits and Responsibilities

I-15 - Alterations In Contract

I-16 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses

I-17 - Order of Precedence - Construction

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 30 - 31

J- 1 - Wage Determination

J- 2 - Specifications

J- 3 - Drawings

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER 32 -39

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS AND RESPONDENTS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications

K- 2 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

K- 3 - Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

K- 4 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification

K- 5 - Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 40 - 48

AND RESPONDENTS

L- 1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

L- 2 - System for Award Management

L- 3 - Inquiries

L- 4 - Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

L- 5 - Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals

L- 6 - Amendments to Proposals

L- 7 - Type of Contract

L- 8 - Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work

L- 9 - Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

L-10 - Notice of Buy American Requirements - Construction Materials

L-11 - Service of Protest

L-12 - Preparation of Proposals – Construction

L-13 - Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference

L-14 - Alterations in Solicitation

L-15 - Authorized Deviations in Provisions

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 49

M- 1 - Evaluation Criteria

M- 2 - Award Statement

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12034318R0026

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

July 25, 2018

PAGE OF PAGES

1 49

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

919165

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Northern Region Acquisition Management 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 50804

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Northern Region Acquisition Management 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 50804

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

Jeanne Windle

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

(406) 329-3756 or njwindle@fs.fed.us

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

Spotted Bear Ranger District

Flathead National Forest

Flathead County, Montana

Project Magnitude

The estimated price magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 377 (9.27.19) calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10)

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

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

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and copies per submission format of Section L-5 to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 4:00 pm local time August 23, 2018 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required. (If “is required” see AGAR Clause 452.228-70)

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e) mailto:njwindle@fs.fed.us

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. _________________ TIN: ___________________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ____________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

USDA – Forest Service

Region 1, Northern Region Acquisition

Management

24 Fort Missoula Road

Missoula, MT 59804

All invoices will be processed using the Department of

Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more. Contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

N. JEAN WINDLE

30b. SIGNATURE

30c. DATE

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85) http://www.ipp.gov/

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Spotted Bear Ranger District

Flathead National Forest

Flathead County, Montana

B- 1 Schedule of Items

Item 1 - Powerhouse Mechanical Improvements

Item No. Description Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity Unit Price Amount

1.1 Demolition and Disposal of Existing

Turbine/Generator Equipment LS All $___________ $___________

1.2 Turbine/Generator Package

Equipment LS All $___________

1.3 Turbine/Generator Package Freight, Commissioning, Training LS All $___________

1.4 16" Transition Couplers EACH 2 $___________

1.5 16" 45 Degree Bend - FL x PE EACH 2 $___________

1.6 16" True Wye - FL EACH 1 $___________

1.7 6'-8" 16" DI Spool - FL EACH 1

1.8 16" Magnetic Flow Meter EACH 1

1.9 48" HDPE Corrugated Pipe (Vault) LS All

1.10 48" Composite Vault Lid SF 1

1.11 2'-8" 16" DI Spool - FL EACH 1

1.12 16" x 10" DI Tee - FL EACH 1

1.13 1'-0" 16" DI Spool - FL EACH 1

1.14 2'-0" 10" DI Spool - FL EACH 2

1.15 1'-0" 10" DI Spool - FL EACH 1

1.16 10" 90 Degree Bend - FL EACH 1

1.17 Concrete Deadman CY 14

1.18 Concrete Final Thrust Block @ CMU

Wall

CY 3

1.19 2" Rigid Foam Insulation LS All

1.20 10" Core of Existing CMU Wall LS All

1.21 Reinstall Existing 10" Bypass Piping LS All

1.22 10" Pipe Stand EACH 1

1.23 Tailrace Concrete Mounting Curb CY 4

1.24 Tailrace Suspended Slab CY 1

1.25 Alum. Tailrace Plate with Vent SF 19

1.26 Alum. WF 12x18.3 and Alum. Angle

3x3x1/4 LS All

1.27 SCH 80 PVC/SST Piping and Valves LS All

1.28 Existing 15" PVC Pipe Realignment LS All

1.29 Piping Earthwork LS All

Item 2- Powerhouse Electrical Improvements

Item

No.

Description

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity Unit Price

Amount

2.1 Disconnect EACH 1

2.2 480-240V Transformer/Load Center EACH 1

2.3 Receptacles EACH 5

2.4 Lighting EACH 2

2.5 Batteries for lighting EACH 1

2.6 480V-2400V Transformer EACH 1

2.7 Ballast load connection EACH 1

2.8 Generator connections EACH 5

2.9 Controls LS All

2.10 Wire and Conduit LS All

Item 3- Diversion Improvements

Item

No.

Description

Pay

Unit

Estimated

3.1 Demolition and Disposal of Existing

Diversion Equipment LS All

3.2 24" x 24" Stainless Steel Sluice Gate EACH 1

3.3 Saw Cut Existing Concrete 24" x 24" x

14" LS All

3.4 60" x 96" Stainless Steel Slide Gate EACH 1

3.5 Baffle Wall & Penstock Screen EACH 1

3.6 24" x 132" x1/2" Galvanized Flow

Diverter Plate

EACH 1

3.7 Reinforced Concrete Sill LF 10

3.8 Cofferdam, Dewatering, and Temporary

Piping LS All

Item 4- Alternate Item/Option Item- Generator

Item No. Description Pay

Unit

Estimated

4.1 Supply and Install Generator LS All

* Designated Method of Measurement: $_________________ CY – Cubic Yard, LF – Linear Foot;

LS – Lump Sum; SF– Square Foot;

B- 2 Payment for Bond Premiums

Note: 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.

B- 3 Alternate Items/Option Items

The Government reserves the right to award any of the alternate items/option items at time of award.

Award of alternate item/option items is contingent on funds available.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 Scope of Contract

The project consists of replacing the failing hydroelectric turbine, generator and controls at the Spotted

Bear Ranger Station. Project includes improvements to the intake structure with an alternate/option item being a generator.

C- 2 Project Location

The project is located on the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, Flathead

County, Montana. The project can be reached by traveling south from Coram, Montana, on the east side of Reservoir Road No. 38 for approximately 53 miles.

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

C- 4 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.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal identify two biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract.

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment; and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

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- 5 Standard Specifications

See Section J for the list of Standard Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C- 6 Drawings

See Section J for the listing of Drawings that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996) http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.dm.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) 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 (estimated September 15, 2018), (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than September 27, 2019. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 1 Use of Premises The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform the contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of

Government business.

H- 2 Key Personnel The key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification

(including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract.

No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer:

Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H- 3 AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor’s Responsibility for Fire Fighting.

(1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, Protection of Existing

Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work.

(2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the

Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

(b) Contractor’s Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor’s Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the Changes Clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H- 4 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-5 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- 6 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-7 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

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

H-8 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.

H-9 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.

http://www.ipp.gov/

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

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY

2014)

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

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

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

Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN

2017)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016)

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

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (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)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015))

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (OCT 2010)

52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Other Than Pensions

52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment--Labor and Material (JAN 2017)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards--Overtime Compensation (MAY 2018)

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)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015)

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

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015)

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

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)

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)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997)

52.228-5 Insurance--Work on a Government Installation (JAN 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)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-17 Interest (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)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

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)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995)

52.243-4 Changes (JUNE 2007)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (NOV 2017)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) Alternate I

(SEPT 1996)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996)

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 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS

PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the

Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the

Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

I- 3 AGAR 452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (OCT 2007)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 2620-002 series.

(b) Should the results of the PIV process require the exclusion of a Contractor’s employee; the

Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing.

(c) The Contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 series and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA

LincPass required for performance of the work.

(d) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the Contractor. Contractor employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally-controlled information system.

(f) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the

COR/COTR, unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive

Contractor identity information from * (hours and days) to * (hours and days) at * (office address for registration). The Government will notify the Contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d),and (e).

I-4 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 provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the

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

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

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

The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code

______________ assigned to contract number ______________.

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

http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards

I-5 FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause (in accordance with 29 CFR 13.2)–

“Child”, “domestic partner”, and “domestic violence” have the meaning given in 29 CFR 13.2.

“Employee”–

(1) (i) Means any person engaged in performing work on or in connection with a contract covered by Executive Order (E.O.) 13706, and

(A) Whose wages under such contract are governed by the Service Contract Labor

Standards statute (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute (40 U.S.C.

chapter 31, subchapter IV), or the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. chapter 8),

(B) Including employees who qualify for an exemption from the Fair Labor

Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime provisions,

(C) Regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the individual and the employer; and

(ii) Includes any person performing work on or in connection with the contract and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship or training program registered with the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State

Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.

(2) (i) An employee performs “on” a contract if the employee directly performs the specific services called for by the contract; and

(ii) An employee performs “in connection with” a contract if the employee’s work activities are necessary to the performance of a contract but are not the specific services called for by the

“Individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship” has the meaning given in 29 CFR 13.2.

“Multiemployer” plan means a plan to which more than one employer is required to contribute and which is maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements between one or more employee organizations and more than one employer.

“Paid sick leave” means compensated absence from employment that is required by E.O. 13706 and

29 CFR part 13.

“Parent”, “sexual assault”, “spouse”, and “stalking” have the meaning given in 29 CFR 13.2.

“United States” means the 50 States and the District of Columbia.

(b) Executive Order 13706.

http://uscode.house.gov/

(1) This contract is subject to E.O. 13706 and the regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor in

29 CFR part 13 pursuant to the E.O.

(2) If this contract is not performed wholly within the United States, this clause only applies with respect to that part of the contract that is performed within the United States.

(c) Paid sick leave. The Contractor shall–

(1) Permit each employee engaged in performing work on or in connection with this contract to earn not less than 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked;

(2) Allow accrual and use of paid sick leave as required by E.O. 13706 and 29 CFR part 13;

(3) Comply with the accrual, use, and other requirements set forth in 29 CFR 13.5 and 13.6, which are incorporated by reference in this contract;

(4) Provide paid sick leave to all employees when due free and clear and without subsequent deduction (except as otherwise provided by 29 CFR 13.24), rebate, or kickback on any account;

(5) Provide pay and benefits for paid sick leave used no later than one pay period following the end of the regular pay period in which the paid sick leave was taken; and

(6) Be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor with the requirements of E.O. 13706, 29 CFR part 13, and this clause.

(d) Contractors may fulfill their obligations under E.O. 13706 and 29 CFR part 13 jointly with other contractors through a multiemployer plan, or may fulfill their obligations through an individual fund, plan, or program (see 29 CFR 13.8).

(e) Withholding. The Contracting Officer will, upon his or her own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the

Contractor under this or any other Federal contract with the same Contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay employees the full amount owed to compensate for any violation of the requirements of E.O. 13706, 29 CFR part 13, or this clause, including–

(1) Any pay and/or benefits denied or lost by reason of the violation;

(2) Other actual monetary losses sustained as a direct result of the violation; and

(3) Liquidated damages.

(f) Payment suspension/contract termination/contractor debarment.

(1) In the event of a failure to comply with E.O. 13706, 29 CFR part 13, or this clause, the contracting agency may, on its own action or after authorization or by direction of the Department of

Labor and written notification to the Contractor take action to cause suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.

(2) Any failure to comply with the requirements of this clause may be grounds for termination for default or cause.

(3) A breach of the contract clause may be grounds for debarment as a contractor and subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 13.52.

(g) The paid sick leave required by E.O. 13706, 29 CFR part 13, and this clause is in addition to the

Contractor's obligations under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and Wage Rate Requirements

(Construction) statute, and the Contractor may not receive credit toward its prevailing wage or fringe benefit obligations under those Acts for any paid sick leave provided in satisfaction of the requirements of

E.O. 13706 and 29 CFR part 13.

(h) Nothing in E.O. 13706 or 29 CFR part 13 shall excuse noncompliance with or supersede any applicable Federal or State law, any applicable law or municipal ordinance, or a collective bargaining agreement requiring greater paid sick leave or leave rights than those established under E.O. 13706 and 29

CFR part 13.

(i) Recordkeeping

(1) The Contractor shall make and maintain, for no less than three (3) years from the completion of the work on the contract, records containing the following information for each employee, which the

Contractor shall make available upon request for inspection, copying, and transcription by authorized representatives of the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor:

(i) Name, address, and social security number of each employee.

(ii) The employee’s occupation(s) or classification(s).

(iii) The rate or rates of wages paid (including all pay and benefits provided).

(iv) The number of daily and weekly hours worked.

(v) Any deductions made.

(vi) The total wages paid (including all pay and benefits provided) each pay period.

(vii) A copy of notifications to employees of the amount of paid sick leave the employee has accrued, as required under 29 CFR 13.5(a)(2).

(viii) A copy of employees’ requests to use paid sick leave, if in writing, or, if not in writing, any other records reflecting such employee requests.

(ix) Dates and amounts of paid sick leave taken by employees (unless the Contractor’s paid time off policy satisfies the requirements of E.O. 13706 and 29 CFR part 13 as described in 29 CFR

13.5(f)(5), leave shall be designated in records as paid sick leave pursuant to E.O. 13706).

(x) A copy of any written responses to employees’ requests to use paid sick leave, including explanations for any denials of such requests, as required under 29 CFR 13.5(d)(3).

(xi) Any records reflecting the certification and documentation the Contractor may require an employee to provide under 29 CFR 13.5(e), including copies of any certification or documentation provided by an employee.

(xii) Any other records showing any tracking of or calculations related to an employee's accrual or use of paid sick leave.

(xiii) The relevant contract.

(xiv) The regular pay and benefits provided to an employee for each use of paid sick leave.

(xv) Any financial payment made for unused paid sick leave upon a separation from employment intended, pursuant to 29 CFR 13.5(b)(5), to relieve the Contractor from the obligation to reinstate such paid sick leave as otherwise required by 29 CFR 13.5(b)(4).

(2) (i) If the Contractor wishes to distinguish between an employee's covered and noncovered work, the Contractor shall keep records or other proof reflecting such distinctions. Only if the Contractor adequately segregates the employee’s time will time spent on noncovered work be excluded from hours worked counted toward the accrual of paid sick leave. Similarly, only if the Contractor adequately segregates the employee’s time may the Contractor properly refuse an employee’s request to use paid sick leave on the ground that the employee was scheduled to perform noncovered work during the time he or she asked to use paid sick leave.

(ii) If the Contractor estimates covered hours worked by an employee who performs work in connection with contracts covered by the E.O. pursuant to 29 CFR 13.5(a)(i) or (iii), the Contractor shall keep records or other proof of the verifiable information on which such estimates…