1205G120R0002 Nine Mile and Scatter 04092020.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1205G120R0002

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

April 9, 2020

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

987304

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:

cvanalyne@fs.fed.us

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):

Nine Mile and Scatter Creek Culvert Replacements Republic Ranger District, Colville National Forest

Ferry County, Washington State

Price Range: The Government's estimate is: between $250,000 and $500,000.

Electronic or Facsimile Proposals are Acceptable. Original Bid Guarantee is required; electronic or Facsimile Bid Guarantee is not acceptable. Bid Guarantees must be mailed or hand-carried and received by the due date of the proposal.

Offer Submittal Requirements: See Section L.

This acquisition has been set-aside for HUBZone Concerns (see FAR 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award in Section I). Offerors must be certified HUBZone Concern with U.S. Small Business Administration. Offers received from other than HUBZone firms will not be considered.

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 Section F.)

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 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 3:00 p.m. (hour) local time May 11, 2020 (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. (See clause in Section I.)

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)

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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. The Government is requesting offerors to be valid as listed in block 13.D.

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

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

Payments will be processed through the interface between the National Finance Center and Department of Treasurer’s Invoice Process Platform (IPP). All invoices must be submitted electronically in IPP ( 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) http://www.ipp.gov/

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Nine Mile and Scatter Creek Culverts Replacements Republic Ranger District Colville National Forest

Ferry County, Washington

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

BASE ITEMS SCATTER CREEK – FR 5320000 MP 0.1

PAY

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT PRICE TOTAL

PRICE

15101A

15221A

15401A

Mobilization

Construction Survey and Staking

Contractor Testing

Lump Sum

All

15713A

20102A

Soil Erosion and Pollution Control

Clearing and Grubbing

20302A

20304A

Removal of Existing Culvert, Method (A)

Removal of Existing Asphalt

Each

Square Yard*

20411A Unclassified Borrow, Placement Method 2 Cubic Yard* 44 $___________ $___________

20804A

25104A

27201A

Structure Excavation

Keyed Riprap, Class 3, Machine Placed

Geocell Abutment Stabilization, 6” depth

Cubic Yard*

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30207A

Aggregate Surface Course, Method B

55220A Precast Concrete footing Linear Foot 94 $___________ $___________

60306A

62201A

11’-0” Span, 4’- 5 1/2” Rise Structural Plate Arch, 0.111” Thick, 6”x 2” Corrugations

Equipment Rental, Hydraulic Excavator with Thumb

Linear Foot

Hour

63501A

Temporary Traffic Control Lump Sum

All $___________

Subtotal Scatter Creek

5320000 MP 0.1 Base Items

OPTION ITEMS SCATTER CREEK – FR 5320000 MP 0.1

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST.

QUANTITY

64801A

Placed Streambed Simulation Rock, Bed Class 2

Cubic Yard* 28

64806A

Channel Rock, 6” – 12”

Subtotal of Option Items Scatter Creek FR 5320000

MP 0.1

Cubic Yard* 22

Total for Scatter Creek FR 5320000 MP 0.1 (Base + Options Items)

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BASE ITEMS NINE MILE CREEK – FR 2054200 MP 0.1

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST.

QUANTITY

15101B

15221B

15401B

Construction Survey and Staking

15713B

20102B

20302B Removal of Existing Culvert, Method (A)

Each 1 $___________ $___________

20804B

25104B

27201B

Machine Placed

Geocell Abutment Stabilization, 6” depth

30207B

55220B

Precast Concrete Footing Linear Foot

60306B

62201B

12’-0” Span, 6’- 3” Rise

Thick, 6”x 2” Corrugations

Equipment Rental, Hydraulic

63501B

Temporary Traffic Control

Subtotal Base Item for Nine Mile 2054200 MP 0.1

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OPTION ITEMS NINE MILE CREEK – FR 2054200 MP 0.1

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST.

QUANTITY

64801B

Cubic Yard* 35

64806B

Channel Rock, 12” – 30”

Nine Mile 2054200 MP 0.1

Cubic Yard* 27

Total for Nine Mile Creek FR 2054200 MP 0.1 (Base + Option Items)

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BASE ITEMS NINE MILE CREEK – FR 2054000 MP 0.05

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST.

QUANTITY

15101C

15221C

15401C

Construction Survey and Staking

15713C

20102C

20302C

20411C

Removal of Existing Culvert, Method (A)

Unclassified Borrow, Placement Method 2

Each

20804C

25104C

27201C

Machine Placed

Geocell Abutment Stabilization, 6” depth

30207C

30216

Screened Aggregate, 3” Minus. Furnish, Haul and Place

55220C

Precast Concrete Footing Linear Foot

60306C

62201C

16’-0” Span, 5’- 2” Rise

Thick, 6”x 2” Corrugations

Equipment Rental, Hydraulic

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63501C

Temporary Traffic Control Lump Sum

All $___________

Subtotal Base Item for Nine

Mile 2054000 MP 0.05

OPTION ITEMS NINE MILE CREEK – FR 2054000 MP 0.05

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT EST.

QUANTITY

64801C

Cubic Yard* 42

64806C

Channel Rock, 12” – 30”

Nine Mile 2054000 MP 0.05

Cubic Yard* 26

Total for Nine Mile FR 2054000 MP 0.05 (Base + Options Items)

Grand Total for All Items

Designated Method of Measurement:

See FP-14 109.02 and FSSS 109 for Measurement Terms and Definition.

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

*Contract Quantities (CQ). These quantities are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Reference FP-14 109.02(b) and FSSS 109.02(b).

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.

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**The Government may award the up to the quantity shown in the case that existing material is deemed unsuitable.

Hourly rate (effective on items 62201A, 62201B, and 62201C only): Hourly rate is considered a loaded rate to include all mobilization, necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, facilities, transportation, fringe benefits, overhead etc. to perform per task order requirements. The quantity for this line item also represents the ceiling amount. Time for line item 62201 shall start at the project site when equipment starts working, and end at the project site when equipment is shut off. Payment for hourly line items shall only be processed when equipment is running with operator, working at project site and operational (not broken down). Fueling of equipment shall be done off shift and shall not be included as payment under hourly line items. Supervision of project is not reimbursable under hourly line items and is considered incidental to hourly pay items. Any mobilization of equipment from home unit to project site shall be factored into and paid under line item 15101, Mobilization.The Government does not guarantee the number of hours on the schedule. The Government will order the work on a work order. The Government reserved the right to reduce the ceiling amount of hours under this item without no adjustment in contract price.

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

Price Proposal

Unit prices and total item amounts must be submitted for all items and sub-items. Do not round the extended item amounts; provide prices to the nearest cent.

If Offeror does not intend to charge for an item, a price of “0” or “NO COST” should be shown.

Offers for less than the total item may not be considered.

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 within October 15, 2020. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

Bid Guarantee, Payment Security, Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds

Bid Guarantee: A bid guarantee is required (reference FAR 52.228-1) if the price is over $150,000. The bid guarantee must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the due date. Facsimile or E-mail Bid Guarantees will not be accepted.

Performance and Payment Bonds. Both a payment and performance bond is required. Reference FAR 52.228-15.

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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.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109-01 unless otherwise noted.

Competitive HUBZone Set-Aside procurement.

This requirement is set-aside for HUBZone firms. All eligible and responsible HUBZone sources may submit a quote.

System of Award Management Requirement

No award will be made to a Contractor not registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, the Contractor’s Representations and Certification must be listed in the SAM database.

Reference https://www.acquisition.gov or https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Note: There is no fee to register and use this site.

During the contract, the Contractor must always have an active status in SAM during the life of this contract. 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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Work / Scope of Work

This project consists of the removal of three existing culverts and the installation of a three new open-bottom steel structural plate arch culverts on Forest Service Roads 5320000 – MP 0.1, 2054200 – MP

0.4 and 2054000 – MP 0.05.

Improvements consist of but are not limited to: structure excavation, structural backfill, excavation and reshaping of the stream channel, placement of riprap, installation of precast concrete footings with stemwalls, installation of the structural plates, and haul and placement of riprap and road surfacing.

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

Work in and around the creek shall meet the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Forest Service and the WA State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.

Project Location

Project is located on the Republic Ranger District.

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.

AGAR 452.236-78 Forest Service Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges

(NOV 1996)

The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, 2014, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The internet site is:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/ http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

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Applicable Specifications

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) for FP-14 shown in the specification listing contained in the attachments are applicable to this task order. All specifications not included in the specification listing but referenced by listed specification, are applicable. The Supplemental Specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached.

Project Drawings

The attached listed drawings are part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Shop Drawings

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project.

Structural Plates and Footings

Bio-Preferred Program Requirements – Biobased Product Utilization

A. The Contractor must comply with USDAs BioPreferred Program. The BioPreferred Program website is located here: www.biopreferred.gov

B. To the extent required by the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) 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.

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

• Graffiti and grease removers http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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• Concrete and asphalt release fluids

• Wood and concrete sealers

• Adhesive and mastic removers

• Roof coating

• Diesel fuel additives

• Dust suppressant

• Absorbents

• Insulation foam

• Fluid-filled transformers

• Composite panels

• Carpets

• Hydraulic fluid

• Greases

D. 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.

E. 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

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of 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 the 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 (reference Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

Project Labeling for Official Correspondence

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award.

The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project.

The government issued contract number shall be referenced by the contractor on all official communications to the government, e.g. letters, certified payrolls, e-mails, submittals, etc., starting upon notice of award.

Note: This solicitation number has a “R” for the solicitation indicator in the number. Contracts will have a similar number format but will have a “C” in place of the “R.”

For example:

Solicitation Number: 1205G120R0002 Example fo the Contract number: 1205G120C000X

The “X” will be a number assigned at time of award.

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

Clause Number Title Date 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996 http://www.arnet.gov/far/

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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): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

Clause Number Title Date 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984

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 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 October 15, 2020. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Note: The Government is estimating the Notice to Proceed to be issued around July 1, 2020 for the field work.

Additional Requirements or Restrictions

1. This project has the following timing restrictions due to in-stream work windows: The in-stream work window is July 1 to September 30.

2. The Forest Service Aquatics Program will be responsible for defishing stream prior to culvert removals. Communication will be required to coordinate defishing activities.

3. Access via C-233 Refrigerator Canyon is not available due to washout and road failure on SF Obrien Creek.

Suspension of Work for Other than Government Convenience

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to become muddy or unsuitable; or (2) Failure of the Contractor to comply with specifications such as but not limited to placement of frozen material in fills, placing of asphalts at temperatures lower than those specified, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements, or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by his/her operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, and shall not qualify for an equitable adjustment.

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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. Contract time shall commence on the day indicated on the Notice to Proceed.

Required Submittals

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

Submittal Title Referenced By Specification No.

Submittal Date

Schedule of Work/Progress Schedule Schedules For Construction Contracts

[FAR 52.236-15]

With Proposal and then Updated when Necessary

Job Specific Safety Plan, including Blasting Plan where applicable

Section H & Accident Prevention clause

[FAR 52.236-13]

With Proposal and updated as Necessary.

Copy of Required Insurance Coverage Section I Prior to Work Starting Fire Plan R6-FS-6300-55 R6-FS-6300-52 part 2 in Section J Prior to Work Starting

Camping Permit Section H Prior to Work Starting Designation of Representative R6-FS- 6300-6

Superintendence by the Contractor

[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]

Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

[FAR 52.236-

11]and Section G

Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work

Payroll Record WH347 Certified Payrolls submitted weekly

Payrolls And Basic Records

[FAR 52.222-8]

Weekly Hard Copy

Drug Free Workplace Policy Drug-Free Workplace

[FAR 52.223-6]

Before Starting Work

Biobased or BioPreferred Products Section C & I With Proposal and then in accordance with FAR 52.223-2

Release of Claims Form Section I Prior to Final Payment Submittals (Reference Submittal Log) FSSS 153.04 As required and prior to On-Site work starting. Specifics are in the specifications.

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SECTION G - CONACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

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

Note: Post Award Conference

The Contractor shall meet with the Government to discuss contract 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.

Government-Furnished Property

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

Item No. Property Description Qty Location Date Available or Delivery Date

20411A,B,C Unclassified Borrow See Plans Nine Mile Pit Anytime 25104 B,C Riprap See Plans Nine Mile Pit Anytime 30207 B,C Aggregate See Plans Nine Mile Pit Anytime

Supplemental Definitions

Wherever in these provisions, 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:

A. Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

B. Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

C. Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

D. Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

E. Contracting Officer (CO) - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

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F. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

There may be person(s) appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer to help the Contracting Officer’s Representative to conduct and document inspections according to contract specifications and provisions.

This person would be titled COR; however, their authorities are strictly limited, not to exceed the authority to issue to the Contractor a Notice of Noncompliance. It is important the Contractor read the designations of each person.

G. Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

H. Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

I. Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

J. NCCP Inspector/ COR - The person(s) appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer to conduct and document inspections according to contract specifications and provisions and to assist the primarily COR. The NCCP inspector’s / CORs authorities are strictly limited, not to exceed the authority to issue to the Contractor a Notice of Noncompliance.

K. Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

L. Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

M. Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

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

O. Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

P. Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Q. Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

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R. Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

S. Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

T. Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

U. Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

A. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative (or representatives), hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designations will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the post award conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation(s) because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term “Contracting Officer” as used through the Specifications, shall be interpreted in include the Contracting Officer’s designated representative (s) acting within the limits of their delegations of authority.

B. The COR does not have authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery or other terms and conditions of the contract nor in any way direct the contractor or its subcontractors to operate in conflict with the contract terms and conditions. The COR cannot redelegate their authority to another person.

Any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by a proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

C. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

D. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

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Notification of Subcontracting

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work. The written notification shall include as a minimum:

A. The name, address and telephone number of the subcontractor.

B. The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its duration.

C. A detailed description of the work being subcontracted including a listing of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

D. Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

E. A copy of the Statement of Acknowledgement form (SF-1413) must be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to any subcontractor work beginning.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions of the prime contract.

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 must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm.

Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. The Contractor must attach a detailed invoice in IPP.

Contract Release

When submitting final payment, Contractor shall provide a signed and dated contract release that includes the following information: "In consideration of receipt of final payment in the amount of $__________ Contractor hereby releases the United States of America from any and all obligations arising under this contract and any modifications thereof except as reserved herein.

Reservations:______________"

Public Officials Not Personally Liable

There shall be no personal liability upon the Contracting Officer or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them, by, or within the scope of the contract, it being understood that in all such matters they act solely as agents and representatives of the Government.

http://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

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SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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. Transportation facilities: Open Forest roads.

D. Elevation: 3,000 feet to 3,400 feet.

Job Specific Safety Plan

Prior to allowing any work to commence on the project, the Contractor shall provide a 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 operation, traffic control on haul routes, loading and unloading of materials, site security, noises and dust contract and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the work area. The plan shall be in accordance with OSHA Regulations. The plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work.

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.

[X] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[X] Tree Felling.

[X] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

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

[X] Heavy equipment operation.

[ ] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[] Fire hazards.

[X] Hazard materials handling.

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[X] Electrical hazard.

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

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

[X] Power tool operation including eye protection.

[X] Overhead hazards.

[ ] Steep slopes and /or downed logs [X] Insects.

Personal Protective Equipment

1. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, OSHA’s General Industry Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard contains the general requirements for the provision of personal protective equipment and requires employers to perform a hazard assessment to select appropriate PPE for hazards that are present or likely to be present in the workplace. OSHA requires that many categories of personal protective equipment meet or be equivalent to standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2. Before a worker begins operating equipment, the Contractor will train the workers in the safe operation and use of equipment.

3. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate personal protective equipment for the work required to be performed in the contract/task order, whenever necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered that may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Except for foot protection, all PPE must be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee. Includes:

• Head Protection

• Hearing Protection

• Eye/Face Protection

• Leg Protection

• Foot Protection

• Hand Protection

4. PPE must be sanitary and in reliable condition. Contractor must not use defective or damaged PPE.

PPE must be inspected by the Contractor prior to use on each work shift to ensure it is in serviceable condition.

5. A checklist of applicable PPE guidelines typical for the work performed under this contract/task order is provided at the internet links below. This does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing a risk assessment or providing the necessary PPE for their operations.

Reference https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html or OSHA 3151-12R 2003 Personnel Protective Equipment Booklet. The booklet can be found at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3151.pdf .

6. The Contractor shall be in compliance with the all field sanitations. OSHA’s established minimum standards for field sanitation is applicable to this contract/task order. Refer to Fact Sheet # 51 Field Sanitation Standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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Use of Premises

A. The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform this contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

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

If permission is granted, a work order will specify all conditions and requirements. Sanitation facilities shall be provided for all employees of the Contractor and members of the campsite.

C. It is further stipulated that in addition to clean-up of any campsites, the Contractor shall remove his equipment from National Forest Service land before final acceptance and payment of the contract.

D. The Contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities. There shall be a minimum of one toilet for each ten employees. Solid waste shall be dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Hazardous Materials

Contractor shall notify the Government of any hazardous materials and or waste (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200) to be used on the job and will have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for those materials available on the job. All such materials shall be labeled in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

If Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products in the contract area, Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any releases of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters, or ground of the United States, or any of the individual States and shall conform to Federal, State, and Local regulations.

If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons, or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Contractor shall immediately take action to notify appropriate agencies including Contracting Officer, or designated representative, contain, and cleanup without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120) releases on/or in the vicinity of the project of construction operations. Contractor shall be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and cleanup of petroleum products releases caused by Contractor’s employees or resulting from construction operations.

All petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall not be released on or into land or into rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by Contracting Officer or designated representative.

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Contractor shall properly dispose of vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), oily rags, and waste oil in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations off of Government property and shall transport such material in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Contractor’s Use of Existing Roads

The Contractor is authorized to use roads in the immediate construction project area for performance of work under this contract. The authorization is limited to roads necessary for direct access between the construction area and storage sites, disposal areas, and other work areas designated in the contract.

The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following general conditions:

(1) State laws governing traffic rules and equipment requirements on State and County Highways.

(2) Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12. These regulations prohibit use in excess of State Codes for weight and size, damaging a road while using it, and blocking a road open to use by others.

The Contractor shall be responsible for and perform road maintenance commensurate with his use of Forest Service roads in the construction area.

Additional Information for FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

The following is the order of precedence if there is a discrepancy in the figures, in the drawings, or in the specifications (reference FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction”:

Plans Order of Precedence

(a) Plans, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

(b) Plans, large scale contract plans over small scale contract plans

(c) Schedules on contract plans over any conflicting notations on contract plans

Additional Information for FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format

For clarification, add “Drawings” as number 6.

Work Completed After the Performance Period

Whenever the Contractor fails to complete work within the performance period, and is allowed to work beyond that period, the Contractor will be assessed the actual damages. Items to be included in the actual damage includes but is not limited to: wages of Contracting Officer’s representative and Government inspector(s) for quality assurance after the performance period which includes time and travel time, cost of vehicles, meals and lodging that are incurred while administering the contract after the performance period.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 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):

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

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 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 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2019) 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 (OCT 2018) 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 --…