REQUEST FOR QUOTE Solicitation 20Q0153.pdf

12034320Q0153 Pasture 10 Crossing Repair

DPG, McKenzie Ranger District

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ X IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE

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

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

12034320Q0153 06/10/2020 997044 5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

USDA Forest Service Region 1, RO, AQM 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

October 1, 2020

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) DESTINATION:

DPG, McKenzie Ranger District North Dakota

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

CO: ------- Lori Austad

COR:----- Curtis Grudniewski curtis.grudniewski@usda.gov

406-329-3858 701-842-8528

10. Please furnish quotations to the issuing office in block 5A on or before close of business:

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5A.

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

June 19, 2020 Fax quotes not accceptable

Email to lori.austad@usda.gov

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

Pasture Repair 2 Drainage Crossing’s

McKenzie Ranger District, McKenzie County, ND, Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

See attached maps.

NAICS:237310

$39.5 Million

Total $_______

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

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ X ] are [ ] are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. Signature of person authorized to sign quotation 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER QUOTATION

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

AREA CODE

TAXPAYER ID NUMBER (SSN OR TIN) DUNS NUMBER If assigned c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a) mailto:lori.austad@usda.gov

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

MEASUMENT ESTIMATED

QTY

UNIT TOTAL

METHOD* UNIT** PRICE PRICE

A. North Crossing

101 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $ $ 209 Sub excavation Crossing CQ CY 65 $ $

301a Untreated Aggregate Road(Scoria) CQ CY 110 $ $ 301b Untreated Aggregate Crossing(NDDOT Class 13) CQ CY 54 $ $ 303 Road Reconditioning LS MI 0.14 $ $

714a Geotextile Fabric (GFM) CQ SY 160 $ $ 714b Flexmat (GFM) CQ SY 178 $ $

Subtotal A B. South Crossing

101 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $ S 209 Sub excavation Crossing CQ CY 55 $ $

301b Untreated Aggregate Crossing(NDDOT Class 13) CQ CY 47 $ $ 714a Geotextile Fabric (GFM) CQ SY 140 $ $ 714b Flexmat (GFM) CQ SY 147 $ $

Subtotal B.

TOTAL

Special Notes:

1. The bidder must bid on all items. Round to the nearest cent.

2. In the event of an error in extending the bid prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the

Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

3. Offers for Quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected.

4. If applicable, Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Payments under Fixed-Price

Construction Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price but can be included under Mobilization.

5. The pay items in the Schedule of Items may have suffixes that do not appear on the pay items in the specifications. The suffixes pertain only to sizes, classes, and/or types indicated in the item ‘Descriptions,’ and are used by the Government for computer tabulation of bid schedules. For the abbreviations in the schedule descriptions, see Special Project Specification, SPS 101 (07/07/1997).

6. One contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the Government (see Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award).

7. The successful Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base (reference Section I, FAR 52.204-7) before an award is issued.

8. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ); no public opening will be held. Results will not be made public prior to award. Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ will not be returned and will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of a quote, or to make any award.

9. Quotes received after the stated closing date and time for submission, specified in Section L, will be deemed late and will not be considered for award. Vendors are urged to thoroughly read the solicitation and to review all attachments prior to preparing and submitting a quote.

Price quotation furnished by: Jun 19, 2020

Name: _____________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ Cell: ________________________________

_____________________________________ FAX: ________________________________

DUNS: _____________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

1.1 Description of Work – This work consists of repairing two drainage crossing as shown on map and as staked on the ground. Crossing repair shall include sub excavation, placing fabric, placing Class 13 aggregate, placing Government Furnished (GFM) fabric, placing GFM Flexamat, performing road reconditioning (north site only), placing aggregate road and placing aggregate to cap flexamat. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

1.2 The Government intends to award all the items dependent on the bid prices. If the total quote exceeds the available funding, items shall be selected on a per item basis.

1.3 Project Location – Crossings are located on the McKenzie Ranger District, McKenzie County, ND, Dakota Prairie Grasslands. See attached maps.

1.4 Price Range. < 25,000

1.5 Pre-Bid Tour. A pre-bid tour will not be held. All bidders are encouraged to visit the project site. For additional contract information contact Curt Grudniewski at the Medora Ranger District office in Dickinson, ND (701)-227-7855.

1.6 Start Work. It is estimated that the work will begin the 2020 construction season.

1.7 Performance Period Work shall be completed by October 1, 2020.

1.8 Government-Furnished Materials – Geotextile Fabric, Flexamat

1.9 Permits - The contractor is responsible for all necessary permits including One Call 1- 800-795-0555 before you dig.

1.10 Submittals – Aggregate Gradation, Weed free certifications, Work Schedule.

1.11 Work Schedule. The Contractor shall supply a work schedule before starting the project. The

Contractor shall notify to Contracting Officer a minimum of 48 hours in advance of changes in the work schedule.

1.12 Use of Roads by the Contractor. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest System resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safety.

1.13 Traffic Control – The Contractor shall exercise due caution and care during repair operations to prevent undue conflict with public users of the roads.

Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety and convenience of the public and protects the private property adjacent to the project. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted.

All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

A reflectorized "Slow Moving" vehicle emblem shall be attached to all motor patrols.

The Contractor is to post warning signs on both ends of the section being worked to warn the road users of the work in progress. Signs will be moved, as needed, so that a sign does not precede machinery more than two (2) miles.

If a berm is left in roadway overnight or weekends due to weather conditions or breakdowns, it shall be properly signed as a hazard and visibly illuminated at night.

C-2 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Definitions - Wherever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Agreed or Approved - Official agreement or approval by use of a written document issued by the Government. Agreements also require signature of Service Provider's Representative and are dated.

Base course - The layer or layers of material placed on a subbase or a subgrade to support a surface course. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

Berm - A curb or dike that controls roadway runoff water, or delineates traffic direction.

Broad based dip - A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

Catch Basin. The area immediately adjacent to inlet invert of the culvert.

Channel. A natural waterway leading into or away from a culvert or bridge.

Cross ditch. A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by full-size pickups or other high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

Culvert. Any structure that provides a passageway, drain, or waterway under a road or embankment.

Lead-off ditch. A ditch used to remove water from roadside drainage ditches, the roadway, cattleguards, or drainage structures such as culverts and drainage dips.

Ditch. A relatively long narrow excavation placed to collect or disperse water.

Drainage ditch. A ditch located parallel to and abutting the roadbed.

Drainage structure. A term identifying manufactured devices placed to control water movements.

Drawings. Illustrations showing details of required work.

Equipment. All machinery, operating supplies and tools necessary for the proper performance and acceptable completion of the work.

Excess Material. Material from the roadway in excess to that needed for maintenance of roadway.

Inslope. The slope of the ditch section nearest to the traveled way.

Grade. The vertical alignment of the top surface of the road.

Grade Sag. A shallow drainage structure constructed within the roadbed surface to form a uniform depression that allows routine passage of vehicles while diverting water from the traveled way.

Highway Vehicles. Vehicles such as, passenger cars and high clearance vehicles.

High Clearance Vehicles. Vehicles such as, pickups, 4x4s, and log trucks.

Hydrologic Function. Physical properties of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth’s surface and in particular that part which crosses transportation systems.

Materials. Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

Measurement. The process of identifying the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an item.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights. The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements for the work.

Original Contract Quantities. Those estimated quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

Patching. Minor repairs.

Paved Surface or Pavement. Denotes asphalt, concrete, or other stabilized materials excluding natural aggregates. Dust palliative treatments are not considered as pavement.

Right-of-Way. A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private Lands), or (2) real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Roadbed. The portion of a road between the intersection of the subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below the subgrade.

Road Listing. A preliminary listing of road locations and any established work priorities.

Rolling dip. A drainage structure constructed within the roadbed surface to form a uniform depression that allows routine passage of vehicles while diverting water from the traveled way.

Schedule of Items. A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of maintenance items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, and amount.

Shoulder. The portion of the roadway continuous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use, and lateral support of travel way structure.

Slough or Slide. Material deposited on the roadway that may need to be repositioned or removed.

Slump. A localized portion of the roadbed that has slipped, or otherwise become lower than the adjacent roadbed, and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

Standard Specifications. Specifications for all divisions of work.

Subgrade. Top surface of roadbed upon which the pavement structure, shoulders, and curbs are constructed.

Traveled Way. The portion of the roadway designated for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders but including turnouts and curve widening.

Turnouts. A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for passage of meeting vehicles.

Unit of Measure. The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

Unsuitable Material. Material removed during maintenance, which must be disposed of in designated locations. Includes material with substantial amounts of vegetation or other objectionable material.

Waterbar. A deeper type cross ditch, which is not intended for standard passenger vehicles.

Work Schedule. The Service Provider's current schedule for work progression

C-3 – PR0JECT SPECIFICATIONS

209 Sub Excavation – Crossing(s) This work shall consist of excavating the crossing area in accordance with this specification and conforming to the lines, grades, design and dimensions shown on the plans.

The Forest Service shall stake the limits of excavation as per design and plans.

The depth of excavation shall be 14 inches below the top of the streambed in the crossing.

The material excavated shall spread adjacent to the work site to repair areas designated by the Forest Service.

The excavated material used to repair areas shall be placed and spread to blend into existing natural ground and shall be free of lumps upon completion and ready to accept seed.

Any existing rip rap material encountered shall be salvaged and stockpiled.

The Subgrade of the sub excavation shall be smooth and free of stones, sticks and other debris or irregularities the might puncture the fabric being placed.

301a Untreated Aggregate Road This work shall consist of placing scoria aggregate in accordance with this specification and conforming to the lines, grades, design and dimensions shown on the plans. The Forest Service shall stake the limits of placement as per design and plans.

The depth of surfacing shall be 4 inches.

Scoria aggregate shall only be placed on the section of road, at the North crossing that receives road reconditioning.

The scoria shall come from a weed free certified pit.

301b Untreated Aggregate Crossing This work shall consist of placing aggregate in accordance with this specification and conforming to the lines, grades, design and dimensions shown on the plans. The Forest Service shall stake the limits of placement as per design and plans.

Aggregate shall be placed after sub excavation has been completed, accepted and geotextile fabric has been placed as outlined.

The aggregate shall be placed by starting at one end, pushing gravel onto the fabric in one 12 inch lift using low ground pressure equipment such as small dozers or tracked front end loaders.

Wheeled placement vehicles shall not be allowed. Turning, sudden starting and stopping shall not be allowed. Continue placement in this method until the entirety of the fabric has been covered by the required compacted depth.

If ruts develop during placement additional material shall be added to fill the ruts. Blading out the ruts shall not be allowed.

The compaction shall be accomplished by the equipment used by covering the entire surface.

The top surface of the placed gravel shall be uniform and free from irregularities and ready to accept placement of the GFM Flexamat.

The aggregate supplied shall come from a weed free certified pit and gradations supplied for

NDDOT Class 13 aggregate.

303 Road Reconditioning

• Reshape the existing road according to the typical section provided in the drawings and as shown on the plans.

• This item is only to be performed at the North crossing.

714a Geotextile Fabric (GFM)

• Shall be delivered to the delivery point as shown on the map(s)

• Place the geotextile fabric on the subgrade as shown in the plans, drawings.

• The surface receiving the fabric shall be smooth and free of stones, sticks and other debris or irregularities the might puncture the fabric. The fabric shall be placed free of tension, stress, or wrinkles and shall be protected at all times during construction. Construction equipment shall not be operated on the fabric.

• When placing the fabric, the geotextile shall be unrolled in line with the placement of the new aggregate. The fabric shall not be dragged across the subgrade.

• The first lift of above the reinforcement fabric shall have a minimum lift of 12 inches before compaction.

• Small dozer equipment of front end loaders with low ground pressures shall be used to spread the material.

• Unused Fabric still on the roll shall remain the property of the government and be returned to the McKenzie Ranger District Office at 1905 Main Street South, Watford City, ND, 58854.

714b Flexamat (GFM)

• The flexamat shall be delivered to the delivery point as shown on the drawings. Coordination of the material delivery shall be accomplished by the COR and contractor.

• The contractor shall have to offload the flexamat from the delivery vehicle and transport to the work site without damaging the flexamat. Any flexamat damaged during offloading, transporting and placing shall be replaced at the expense of the contractor.

• The flexamat for the North crossing shall come in 3 – 33’ sections x 16’ wide. The flexamat for the South crossing shall come in 3 – 29’ sections x 16’ wide.

• Place flexamat sections on accepted and completed aggregate base.

• The upstream side and both ends shall be anchored with an 18” anchor trench and 18” U shaped anchors as shown on the drawings. Backfill anchor trench with suitable native material.

• The overlap seams parallel with the flow shall be installed as shown on the drawings.

• After installation of the flexamat is complete place aggregate across the entire surface to infill to the top of the blocks. The aggregate for this shall not be measured but shall be considered incidental to this item. Class 13 is acceptable infill.

Payment The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the pay items listed in the bid schedule.

Mobilization

Description Work. This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work on the project. Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds. Mobilization is not intended to pay the costs of materials before they are used on the project site. Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.

Payment Basis. Pay for the accepted work at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

(a) Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to Proceed if evidence of payment is received.

(b) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(c) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(d) Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

Mobilization …………………………………………………...………………..LS

C-4 – MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

Scope of Payment. Payment for all contract work is provided, either directly or indirectly, under the pay items shown in the bid schedule.

• Direct payment. Payment is provided directly under a pay item shown in the bid schedule.

• Indirect payment. Work for which direct payment is not provided is a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items shown in the bid schedule.

• Compensation provided by the pay items included in the contract bid schedule is full payment for performing all contract work in a complete and acceptable manner. All risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the nature of prosecution of the work is included in the compensation provided by the contract.

• Work measured and paid for under one pay item will not be paid for under any other pay item.

The quantities shown in the bid schedule are approximate unless designated as a contract quantity. Limit pay quantities to the quantities staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized before performing the work. Payment will be for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or material furnished according to the contract. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized.

Units of Measurement. Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S.

standard measure and by the following.

(A) Lump Sum (LS) The quantities that denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(B) Linear Foot (LF) Measurement of 12 inches along a reference line.

(C) Mile 5,280 Linear feet along a reference line.

(D) Cubic Yard (CY) Measure the cubic yard volume in the hauling vehicle. Before use, Contractor and CO must mutually agree on the volume of material to be hauled by each vehicle.

Methods of Measurement. One of the following methods of measurement for determining payment is Designated on the Schedule of Items for each Pay Item.

(A) Actual Quantities. (AQ) these quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

(B) Lump Sum Quantities. (LSQ) these quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary material, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(C) Contract Quantities. (CQ) These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations and drawings. Changes in the number of units Designated in the Schedule of Items maybe authorized under the following:

1. As a result of changes in the work approved by the CO.

2. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a Pay Item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

3. As a result of the contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a Pay Item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

C-5 PROJECT DRAWINGS

The following Project Drawings are applicable to this contract.

Plan Set No. DESCRIPTION

1 Area Map 2 Crossing Details 3 Northern Crossing 4 Southern Crossing

D - PACKAGING AND MARKING (None)

E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10-calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 1, 2020. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a date and time to be determined later.

H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 Existing Facilities.

In addition to the requirements of the Use of Premises Clause, AGAR 452.236-70, all existing facilities such as signs, cattleguards, and drainage structures damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

H-2 Pollution and Erosion Control.

During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner. Refuse shall be disposed of in State-approved dumps as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). During all of the work, the Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to direct surface runoff water to stabilized waterways and to keep the drainage systems functioning effectively to minimize soil erosion and water pollution.

H-3 Noxious Weed Prior to mobilizing onto National Forest lands, roads, or trails, the contractor shall sufficiently clean any equipment by removing all visible dirt and plant materials. All subsequent move-outs/move-ins by the same piece of equipment shall be equally cleaned. Prior to any equipment move-in, the equipment must be available for a Forest Service inspection at an agreed location.

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 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.

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.

H-7 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/

I- CONTRACT CLAUSES

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.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

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

(JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (MAR 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) 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 Requirement for Construction. (APR 2015)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2017) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Prod. Under Service & Construction Contracts

(SEP 2013)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) http://www.acquisition.gov/far

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 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 2018) 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 (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 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) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 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) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (JAN 2019) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. (NOV 1996) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

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

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60.741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

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

52.225-9 -- Buy American–Construction Materials (May 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

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

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

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

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

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

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

“Cost of components” means--

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

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

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

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

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

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

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

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

(b) Domestic preference.

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

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE

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

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

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

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

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

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

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

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

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

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

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

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

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

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material.

However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

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

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers: Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison Construction material description Unit of measure Quantity Price (dollars) * Item 1 Foreign construction material Domestic construction material Item 2 Foreign construction material Domestic construction material

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.] [Include other applicable supporting information.][*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).]

J- LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

• Wage Rate Requirements (Construction), Wage Determination: General Decision Number, ND20200037, Modification 4, Revised Date March, 20, 2020- Attached Below

• Experience Questionnaire- Attached Below

• Project Plan/Drawings- Attached Separately

K- REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

OR RESPONDENTS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2020)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 Mil.

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

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

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-7-system-award-management#i1063838 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-7-system-award-management#i1063838

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

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

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless– (A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52203-2-certificate-independent-price-determination#i1063268 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-13-simplified-acquisition-procedures#i1112458 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52203-11-certification-and-disclosure-regarding-payments-influence-certain-federal-transactions#i1063408 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52203-18-prohibition-contracting-entities-require-certain-internal-confidentiality-agreements-or-statements-representation#i52_203-18 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-3-taxpayer-identification#i1063736 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-7-system-award-management#i1063838 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-5-women-owned-business-other-small-business#i1063796 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52204-26-covered-telecommunications-equipment-or-services-representation#id19CAC0P0ESS https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52209-2-prohibition-contracting-inverted-domestic-corporations-representation#i1062479 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52209-5-certification-regarding-responsibility-matters#i1062558 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52209-11-representation-corporations-regarding-delinquent-tax-liability-or-felony-conviction-under-any-federal-law#id165RA0UH01A https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52214-14-place-performance-sealed-bidding#i1059991 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52215-6-place-performance#i1059247

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

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

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance…