1205G119R0004_Seed_Project_Big_Meadow_Lake.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1205G119R0004 Seed Project

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

May 4, 2019

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

954492

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Colville National Forest Acquisition Management 765 South Main Colville, Washington 99114

Colville National Forest Acquisition Management 765 South Main Colville, Washington 99114

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Cathy Van Alyne

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 509-684-7114

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):

Stewardship Project – Retained Receipts Big Meadow Lake Trail Restoration - Task Order

Three Rivers Ranger District, Colville National Forest Stevens County, Washington State

Price Range: The Government's estimate is: between $25,000 and $100,000.

Task Order: Award of this requirement will result in a task order off one of the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Trail Contracts for the Colville National Forests. All terms and conditions of the IDIQ contract are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant task order.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days and complete it within * calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Specifications)

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 one copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 3:00 p.m. (hour) local time **** (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. Task Order Proposals are due the same day as Solicitation 1205G119R0004 proposals are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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 90 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)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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. (Note:

Offerors must be valid for 90 days.)

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

IPP

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

Invoice Processing Platform IPP All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing

Platform IPP via www.ipp.gov

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 or 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)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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

Big Meadow Lake Trail Restoration Task Order 1205G119R0004 – Seed Project Three Rivers Ranger District Colville National Forest Page 3 of 20

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Stewardship Project

Big Meadow Lake Trail Restoration, Task Order Seed Project and a Construction Project

Three Rivers Ranger District Colville National Forest

Stevens County, Washington

The task order offeror must provide a price on all items. Award will be on an all or none basis in accordance with Section M.

BASE ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

METHOD OF

MEASUREMENT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

90701 Mobilization LS LSQ ALL

91107 Existing Trail Restoration (Trail No. 125)

Mile DQ 1.84

91204 Clearing Mile DQ 1.84

91701 Ford, Type Natural EA AQ 1

93401 Puncheon, Type Standard

LF AQ 50

93602 Glulam Stringer Trail Bridge, Length (31 feet)

LS LSQ ALL

Total for Base Item $___________

OPTION ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

METHOD OF

MEASUREMENT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

91107B Existing Trail Restoration (Trail No. 125.1)

Mile DQ 1.8

91107 Existing Trail Restoration (Trail No. 126)

Mile DQ 0.3

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Total for Option Items

Grand Total for All Items (Base + Option Items)

If the task order offeror does not intend to charge for an item, a price of “0” or “NO COST” should be shown. If the price is left blank or shown as “No Bid”, the entire offer may be considered no eligible for award.

Designated Method of Measurement:

Designated Method of Measurement (Referencing Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects)

Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurement of completed work.

Design Quantities (DQ). These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract.

Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the task order including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

They will not be measured.

Payment will be made on actual work performed, inspected and accepted as described in these specifications unless otherwise noted.

FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor by the end of the task order. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

Alternate Payment Protection

Alternate Payment Protection (Payment Bond). A payment bond is required if the price is over $35,000 to $150,000. Reference FAR 52.228-13.

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts shall not be addition to task order price. Include bond payments under 15101 Mobilization.

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System of Award Management Requirement

No award will be made to a Contractor not registered or is not active in the System of Award Management (SAM) or is not active in the system.

During the task order, the Contractor must always have an active status in SAM during the life of this task order. Invoices will be paid using the financial information provided in the Contractor’s SAM profile. Failure to keep an active status may result in payment delays and other administration delays.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Work or Scope of Task Order

This project consists of performing tread maintenance and trail clearing for 1.8 miles along the Big Meadow Lake Trail No. 125.

Work also includes, but not limited to: replacing a native log stringer bridge with a new treated timber glulam stringer bridge, replacing a native log stringer bridge with a natural ford, and replacing a puncheon in kind.

Option items include, but not limited to, tread maintenance and trail clearing for an additional 2.1 miles on Trail No. 125.1 & 126.

The Contractor shall furnish all management, labor, equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and incidentals necessary to perform the work in accordance with the specification and provisions of the contract.

Project Location

Project is located on the Three Rivers Ranger District in Stevens County, Washington State. Refer to the location map shown on the title sheet of the plans.

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract / task order.

Forest Service Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails

The USDA Forest Service – Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, October 2014 are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

Project Plans

The attached listed plans (13 pages) are part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

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BioBased Products

In the performance of this task order, the Contractor shall make a maximum use of biobased products as stated in clause FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. For more information, reference the basic contract.

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ADDITIONAL CLAUSES AND LANGUAGE

The Government will issue a task order against one of the IDIQ contracts for Trail Work on the Colville National Forest. All terms and conditions listed in the main contract are also part of this solicitation and resulting task order.

In addition, the following clauses and language apply to this task order:

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

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract / task order within five 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 November 1, 2019. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Note: The Government is estimating the Notice to Proceed will be issued around July 1, 2019.

Notice to Proceed

A Notice to Proceed will be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). No work shall begin until receipt of this notice. Task Order time shall commence on the day indicated on the Notice to Proceed.

Additional Requirements or Restrictions

1. Utilities made available by the Government for use by the Contractor are: Big Meadow Lake Campground Restrooms.

2. Contractor may use approved motorized equipment for trail reconstruction of trail tread and/or access purposes for replacement of structures.

3. The following special controls will affect the Contractor’s prosecution of work:

Fire IFPL Levels:

• Level I: Closed Fire Season – fire equipment and firewatch service is required.

• Level II: Partial Hootowl – limits certain activities to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.

• Level III: Partial Shutdown – prohibits some activities altogether and limits other activities between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.

• Level IV: General Shutdown – All operations prohibited.

IFPL Map available at http://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx http://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx

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Required Submittals

The following is a general summary of the required submittals. Other submittals may be required as specified elsewhere in the basic contract or this Task Order.

Submittal Title Referenced By Specification No.

Submittal Date

Schedule of Work / Progress Schedule Basic Contract Schedules for Construction Contracts (FAR 52.236-1)

With Task Order proposal.

Job Specific Safety Plan, including Blasting Plan where applicable

Basic Contract Accident Prevention, (FAR 42.236-13)

Prior to Work Starting

Copy of Required Insurance Coverage Basic Contract Prior to Work Starting Designation of Representative

R6-FS-6300-6

Basic Contract Superintendence by Contract (FAR 52.236-6)

At the Post Award Conference

Notification of Subcontracting & SF1413 - Statement and Acknowledgement for each Subcontractor including Owner/Operators and other Sole Proprietorship Subcontractors [not required for material suppliers]

Basic Contract Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

(FAR 52.236-11)

Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work

Payroll Records WH347 Certified Payrolls submitted weekly

Basic Contract Payrolls and Basic Records (FAR 52.222-8)

Weekly – Hard Copy

Fire Plan R6-FS-6300-55 Basic Contract Prior to Work Starting Camping Permit Basic Contract Prior to Camping Drug Free Workplace Policy Drug-Free

Workplace

[FAR 52.223-6]

Basic Contract

Prior to Work Starting

Release of Claims Form Basic Contract Prior to Final Payment Biobased or BioPreferred Products Basic Contract

FAR 52.223-2

With Proposal and in accordance with Clause

Submittals Section J As required in Specifications and Plans

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AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful task order offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held after the date of contract / task order award. The conference will be held at the Colville National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 765 South Main, Colville, Washington 99114.

Note: Post Award Conference

The Contractor shall meet with the Government to discuss task order terms and work performance requirements, Work Progress Schedule, and Fire Prevention and Suppression Plans.

Contractor designated representative or foreman (whomever the Contractor will have on the site) shall be present at the conference.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted. The Contractor must also attach a detailed invoice in IPP.

FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

A. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by observations and measurements.

B. Weather conditions: Typical NE Washington subject to seasonal limitations from November thru April.

C. Elevation: 3,400 feet.

Safety Plan

Prior to allowing any work to commence on the project, the Contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that is in accordance with OSHA Regulations. Such safety plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work. The safety plan shall include the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that the Contractor provides for his/her employees at no cost to them. It shall include how often the PPE is inspected to insure that it is not defective or damaged. It shall include steps the Contractor takes to insure that his/her workers are using the PPE on the worksite and what steps the Contractor uses if an employee is found to be working without the required PPE. The Contractor shall include any safety training he/she provides to his/her employees.

The written job specific safety plan that recognizes the inherently hazardous conditions that will exist on this contract. Some of these hazardous conditions are, but not limited to: blasting, heavy equipment

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Safety Items

(a) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the work site.

(b) The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

[] Confined Entry Space.

[] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[X] Tree Felling.

[] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[] Blasting.

[] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[] Heavy equipment operation.

[] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[] Fire hazards.

[] Hazard materials handling.

[] Electrical hazard.

[] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards.

[] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[X] Power tool operation including eye protection.

[X] Overhead hazards.

[X] Insects.

Fire Precautionary Measures

All Fire Precautionary Measures listed in the basic contract are applicable to this task order. This includes:

1. Fire Protection and Suppression (Eastside) Form R6-FS-6300-52

2. Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 2 – Communications – Form R6-FS-6300-54

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Task Order Clauses

All basic and construction clauses in the main contract are applicable to this task order. Below is the Alternative Payment Protection Clause applicable:

FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000) (Applicable to Contracts greater than $35,000 but less than or equal to $150,000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit the following payment protection: a payment bond.

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

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

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

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

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PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

List of Attached Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant task order.

Title Pages

1. Project Drawings (Attached) or (Separate) 13 Page No Description 1 Title, Sheet Index and Vicinity Map 2 Location Map and General Notes 3 MP 0.7 Standard Puncheon (STD 934-10-01) 4 MP 0.7 Standard Puncheon (STD 934-10-02) 5 MP 0.9 Natural Rock Ford (STD 917-10-01) 6 MP 0.1 Trail Bridge Section 7 MP 0.1 Trail Bridge (STD 936-10-01) 8 MP 0.1 Trail Bridge (STD 936-10-02a) 9 MP 0.1 Trail Bridge (STD 936-10-03a) 10 MP 0.1 Trail Bridge (STD 936-10-04) 11 Existing Trail Restoration (STD 911-03-01) 12 Clearing Limits (STD 912-01) 13 Clearing Limits (STD 912-02)

2. Fire Protection and Suppression (Eastside) Form R6-FS-6300-52 (5/97) Listed in Basic Contract

3. Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 2 Communications (R6-FS-6300-54) Listed in Basic Contract

4. Camping Rules and Regulations Listed in Basic Contract

5. Examples of Bio-Preferred Program Product Categories Listed in Basic Contract

7. DOL Wage Decision No. WA1 Dated 5/02/2019 42

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PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF TASK ORDER OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FAR 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 task order 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/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representation and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ], is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

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(2) It is [ ], is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

System for Award Management (SAM)

What date does your SAM registration expire? _________________

Site Visit

Have you visited the work site?

Yes No

Informational Purposes Only

Indicate whether you will use seasonal, migrant or both in performance of this proposed project:

[ ] Yes [ ] No Seasonal Agricultural Worker(s) [ ] Yes [ ] No Migrant Agricultural Worker(s) [ ] Yes [ ] No H2B Worker(s) [ ] Yes [ ] No Do you E-Verify?

[ ] Yes [ ] Indicate if you have complied with the US Department of Labor and US Department of Homeland Security processes for the H2B Worker Program.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO TASK ORDER OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

FAR 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 task order offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the task order offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the task order 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/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

Submittal of Task Order Proposal

Task Order Offerors shall fill out and submit the following for Government review no later than 3:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) on the due date stated on page 1.

• SF 1442 (Pages 1-2)

• Schedule of Items with Price Information (Pages 3-4)

• Past Performance Information – Government will use information submit for the base IDIQ solicitation.

• Technical Response to Technical Approach and Construction Schedule for the Project (See

Below – pages 16 and 18)

• Technical Response to Local Community (See pages 16, 18 and 19)

• Technical Response to Biobased Products (See pages 17 and 19)

• Section K (Pages 14 and 15)

Technical Approach including Construction Schedule for the Project and Mobilization Plan, the Task Order Offeror shall explain in detail how they would prepare the site for the job and explain their approach. Also provide a performance schedule which includes proposed dates of ordering and receiving materials, coordinating with subcontractors, and project milestones. Describe their equipment they will use for the job. The Contractor shall explain how they will mobilize equipment and other materials to the site. The technical approach including the schedule and mobilization plan must provide evidence of understanding the project requirements.

Benefits to Local Community, the Task Order Offeror must describe how and to what degree they will hire or train residents as employees or as subcontractor would be accomplished. Offeror must describe how and to what degree materials, supplies, lodging, meals, or incidentals would be purchased within the county the work is taking place.

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Biobased Products, the Task Order Offeror shall list all the biobased products he/she will use on this task order and the estimated dollar value. If the Contractor doesn’t plan on using any biobased products, they should include a reason why. Reference the attachments in the main contract for examples of Bio Preferred Program Product Categories.

Contractors shall submit the above to the following location. Responses may be submitted by email, or fax, with a hard copy in the mail. It is the Task Order Offeror’s responsibility to verify the Government has received their proposal.

Colville National Forest Service Attn: Cathy VanAlyne, Contract Specialist 765 South Main Colville, WA 99114 E-mail: cathy.vanalyne@usda.gov Fax: 509.684.7114

Information about the Site

The following clauses will be included in the task order award: FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions; and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work.

Accordingly, task order offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

For information about the site contact the following individual:

Name: Lucy Reeves Address: Colville National Forest, 765 South Main, Colville, Washington 99114 Telephone: 509.684.7244

Written Inquiries Via Facsimile Machine

Reference “INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)”. In lieu of sending written inquiries via the postal service, potential task order offerors may send inquiries via facsimile machine at the phone number shown below, by referencing the solicitation number and directing the inquiry to the attention of the Contracting officer, 509.684.7280. In addition the offerors may submit their questions electronically to cathy.vanalyne@usda.gov mailto:cathy.vanalyne@usda.gov

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SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

FAR 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 task order 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/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

Basis of Award and Evaluation of Task Order Proposal

Task Order Offerors shall enter a price for all sub-items. There will be one award from this solicitation.

The Government will issue a task order off the IDIQ Trail Construction and Services Contracts for the Colville National Forest as a result of this Request for Task Order proposals to the responsible task order offeror whose proposal is determined to be the “best value” to the Government considering both price, past performance and technical factors listed below:

The task order offeror will be evaluated on technical criteria to determine the strengths and weaknesses in the proposals and if the proposals meet the solicitation requirements. The information will be used to determine the best value (trade off value) for this requirement. The proposals will not be ranked. The technical submittal shall be incorporated by reference and become a binding part of the resulting task order. This criteria comprises the offeror’s:

Past Performance. The Government will review past performance on quality of service, customer satisfaction, timeliness of performance, cost control and business relations.

Technical Approach and Proposed Construction Schedule of Work and Mobilization Plan for the Project. Evidence of understanding the project requirements to include, but not limited to, proposed dates of ordering and receiving materials; coordinating with subcontractors; project milestones;

sequence of construction; what equipment the Contractor will use on the project and how it will meet the contract requirements; how the Contractor’s moblization plan will move equipment and other materials to the sites, and the realism of the construction schedule. The technical approach including the schedule of work and mobilizatiaon plan must provide evidence of understanding the project requirements.

Benefits to Local Community. The funding source for this project is retained receipts which states it is to benefit local economies by providing local employment or training opportunities through contracts for restoration planning, design, implementation or monitoring. The Government will look at how the

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Contractor is commitment to recruiting, training and higher local residence (may also be done by subcontracting) or how award to the Contractor will benefit the local community (Stevens County).

Use of Biobased Items on this Task Order. The Government will look at how the Contractor will use Biobased products if any on this task order and the dollar value. If the Contractor doesn’t plan on using any, they should state a reason why.

Technical approach and construction schedule is the most important technical factors.

Past performance and technical factors are of equal importance.

Price and Cost:

The Government will also look at Cost and Price which includes considering the cost/price information entered in the schedule of items. It is the Government’s intent to determine reasonableness and the offeror’s understanding of the work and the ability to perform the contract / task order.

Note: The Government will be using the pricing information on this project for the award determination on the base IDIQ contracts.

Evaluation: FAR Part 15 will not be used in determining award; past performance and technical proposals will not be ranked.

The Contractor’s technical proposal will be reviewed to determine if it meets the Government’s requirement and to determine the strengths and weaknesses if any. After review of the technical proposals, the Government will do a comparative analysis in determining the best value (trade off value) to the Government.

Price is approximately equal to all technical factors combined. Award will be made to that offeror

(1) whose proposal meets the technical requirements of the solicitation and (2) whose technical/cost relationship is the most advantageous to the Government.

The critical factor in making any cost/technical trade-off is not the spread but, rather, the significance of the differences of the task order proposals. The significance of the spread will be determined on the basis of what the difference might mean in terms of performance, strenghts and weaknesses of the proposals, and what it would cost the Government to take advantage of it. Award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and advantageous to the Government.

The Government may reject any or all offerors, issue orders to other than the lowest offeror, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in offerors received, or elect to not award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions.

The Government may issue an order on the basis of task order proposal as received, without entering into discussions with any offeror(s). The initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms and must speak directly to the evaluation factors listed.

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The Government will perform a price realism evaluation to review prices to determine whether the offeror lacks the technical understanding; task order proposals may be rejected on the basis of low prices.

The Government may request a price verification from any offeror. If the offeror fails to respond in two days to the notice, the Government may elect not to look at the proposal any further the task order proposal will not be considered for award.

Any work resulting from this Request for Task Order Proposals shall be covered by an Award Document.