Sol_QWWTP_O&M_2018-2013__RFP.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1.THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 01 64 PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

1205G218R0004

SEALED BID (IFB)

MAR. 23, 2018

NUMBER

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

Northwest Contracting Area

Olympic National Forest

1835 Black Lake Blvd., Suite A

Olympia, WA 98512

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in Supervisor’s Office until 4:30 p.m. local time APR. 23, 2018

(Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

A. NAME

B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT

CALLS)Area Code/Number/Extension

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CALL: Miley Sutherland (360) 956-2471 msutherland@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK/STATEMENT X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

X

K REPRESENTATIVES, CERTIFICATIONS AND

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within 60 calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS

(See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8) % % % %

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated:

15A.

NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension)

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer) IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

FOR INFORMATION CALL:

Miley Sutherland (360) 956-2471

Contract Specialist

Roland Watson (360) 956-2317

Facilities Engineer

Project Name : Operation & Maintenance, Quinault Waste Water Treatment

Plant (2013 – 2018)

Olympic National Forest

Grays Harbor County, Washington

This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns.

Proposal Preparation Instructions

General. To compete for the contract described in this solicitation, you must submit a proposal that includes the following; (1) an offer; and (2) information about your experience, past performance, and proposed equipment.

Offer. Your offer must consist of the following;

a. Standard Form 33, Solicitation/ Offer/ Award;

b. Section B, Schedule of Items;

c. Section K, Certifications and Representations;

d. List of BioPreferred Products that will be used; and

e. Experience and Past Performance Questionnaire (Section J).

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 Schedule of Items, Base Period June 01, 2018 to May 31, 2019.

NO.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

1.0

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the

Quinault Wastewater Sewage System.

Base Period June 01, 2018 to May 31, 2019.

Mo.

1.1 Transport Vehicle 12 Mo. $_________ $____ ____

TOTAL $____ ____

B.2 Schedule of Items, Option Year 1: June 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

2.0

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the

Option Year 1: June 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020.

2.1 Transport Vehicle 12 Mo. $_________ $____ ____

B.3 Schedule of Items, Option Year 2: June 01, 2020 to May 31, 2021.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

3.0

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the

Option Year 2: June 01, 2020 to May 31, 2021.

3.1 Transport Vehicle 12 Mo. $_________ $____ ____

B.4 Schedule of Items, Option Year 3: June 01, 2021 to May 31, 2022.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

4.0

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the

Option Year 3: June 01, 2021 to May 31, 2022.

4.1 Transport Vehicle 12 Mo. $_________ $____ ____

B.5 Schedule of Items, Option Year 4: June 01, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

5.0

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the

Option Year 4: June 01, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

5.1 Transport Vehicle 12 Mo. $_________ $____ ____

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 Scope of Contract

This solicitation and any resulting contract are for performance of the following services:

C1.1. The Contractor shall perform operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Quinault

Wastewater Sewage System, which consists of: the Lake Quinault Wastewater Treatment Plant

(WWTP); two primary influent pumping stations; four secondary influent grinder pump stations;

the associated influent collection piping; and five drain fields including the distribution lines, located along South Shore Road of Lake Quinault. O&M includes normal maintenance tasks, periodic major maintenance tasks, and coordination of disposal of sludge from the WWTP.

C1.2. Contractor shall perform emergency repair and provide callback services on the systems listed above; and

C1.3. Contractor shall perform testing and monitoring of the Quinault Wastewater Sewage

System which includes sampling, testing, and reporting as outlined in the System Operation

Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Services shall be performed, as needed, seven (7) days per week for the contract period. The

Forest Service estimates operation and maintenance of this facility requires 60 operator hours per week. An operator shall be on site at least two (2) hours per day.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, small tools, equipment, and incidentals, unless otherwise listed as Government-furnished, necessary for the day-to-day operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Quinault Wastewater Sewage System in accordance with the Washington State, Department of Health Permit and the System Operation Manual, Lake

Quinault Work Station Wastewater Treatment Facility.

C-2 Description and Location

C2.1. Location

The facility is located in Quinault, Washington, along the South Shore Road of Lake Quinault, Grays Harbor County, Washington. Lake Quinault is approximately 47 miles north of Aberdeen/Hoquiam, Washington, on US Highway 101. The Forest Service Quinault Work Center is on South Shore Road, 1.5 miles East of Hwy. 101, next to the Quinault Lodge. The WWTP is ¼ mile up the hill from the Forest

Service Work Center.

C2.2. Description ― General Plant Description

Influent enters the WWTP from Pump Station No. 1 through the mechanical fine screen, which removes large debris. Influent then enters the equalization tanks where it is mixed with decanted liquor from the sludge storage tank. Influent then enters the gravity manhole and is mixed with liquor from the membrane filtration tanks. The influent is then split and sent to the membrane filtration tanks for processing. Processed material goes to the effluent tank for distribution to the drain fields. Some material from the membrane filtration tanks feeds back to the equalization tanks or gravity manhole and to the sludge tank. The sludge tank shall be periodically pumped and bio solids waste hauled off-site to a disposal site. The plant operator shall notify the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) when removal and disposal of the sludge will be required. Sludge will be removed and disposed by a service provider under contract.

Flow to the WWTP fluctuates significantly both diurnally and seasonally. Seasonally, the flow to the plant will fluctuate from 5,000 gallons per day (gpd), or less during the winter months, to 60,000 gpd on peak summer days. Usage comes from the Quinault Lodge, two Forest Service campgrounds and a trailhead parking area, several intermittently used homes, and Forest Service

Quinault office and visitor center. Use varies significantly throughout the year. The plant operator is responsible for plant adjustments to maintain efficient operation of the plant. Automatic and manual monitoring assists the plant operator in maintaining efficient plant operation.

A process schematic and hydraulic profile of the plant is attached in Section J of this contract for clarification purposes. It is intended to illustrate the plant only and is not intended to be a detailed representation of the plant process. Detailed information can be found in the System Operation

Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is available for physical inspection at the WWTP and at the Supervisor’s Office (1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512). These are the only two physical locations where copies of the manuals are kept.

Critical systems within the plant have been duplexed for redundancy to allow repairs to be made without shutting down the plant. In addition, the controls have been designed to allow human control of critical systems in the event of a Programmable Logic Computer (PLC) failure. The sewage plant, primary pump station No. 1 and pump station No. 2 have backup generators and transfer switches to maintain power during outages. Other pump stations will accept manually connected generators.

The wastewater treatment plant was originally constructed in the 1970s and was upgraded to a

Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR) facility that utilizes a membrane filtration package manufactured by Zenon Corporation in 2006. The designed flow rates are 24,000 gpd average annual flow, 40,000 maximum monthly flows, 80,000 gpd peak day flows, and 360,000 gpd peak instantaneous flow.

This plant is operated under a LOSS Annual Operating Permit issued by the Washington State

Department of Health (WA DOH) (Permit No. GHB009). The permit mandates effluent standards.

The permit identifies the plant type as a Membrane Bio-Reactor. The responsible operator in charge of day-to-day operations shall be a Class II operator. An operator certified as Class I shall be in charge during all regularly scheduled shifts.

C-3 Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

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.

C3.1. General Description

a. Quinault Wastewater Treatment Plant;

b. Control panels, with mechanical and Operation & Maintenance manuals;

c. Spare Parts as listed on the “Spare Parts List” spreadsheet, maintained by the Plant Operator, stored onsite at the Treatment Plant; in building #2507 on the Quinault Office Compound; or in the Quinault Office Building, in a locked room designated for “QSTP Storage”;

d. Laboratory and other equipment including, but not limited to:

1. Dissolved Oxygen Probe Service Kit: YSI DY 834, or equal;

2. Dissolved Oxygen Meter: YSI model 50B, or equal;

3. Dissolved Oxygen Probe: YSI model DY-833; or equal;

4. Analytical Balance: Cole Parmer model L-11402-00, or equal;

5. Portable pH Meter;

6. Book Standard Method for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th Edition;

7. Graduated Cylinder 500 ml (2 required) Hach, or equal;

8. Thermometer: -30 to 120°F with 1°F increments. VWR 61011-022;

9. Microscope: Reichert L151 MPD, or approved equal;

10. Refrigerator for sample storage: VWR Model R406G, or approved equal;

11. Refrigerator for food storage;

12. Evaporating Dishes: 120 ml, pack of 6, VWR 25310-110, or equal; and

13. Drying Oven: Stabil-Therm Model No OV12A, or approved equal.

14. Fluke Meter and Accessory Kit

15. Lawn Mower

16. Weed Eater

17. Leaf Blower

18. Brother Printer/Scanner/Fax machine

19. Laptop Computer, HP

20. Portable 250 piece tool kit

C3.2. Government-Furnished Expendable Items

The Government will furnish the initial supply of the following expendable items and replace these and other items as needed:

a. Lab glassware

b. pH electrodes

c. Funnel filters

d. Filter paper

e. Disposable Lab glassware

f. Lab chemicals

g. Paper towels

h. Soaps and cleaners

i. Oils and greases

j. Building light bulbs

k. Poly-mesh bags for grit

l. Sodium Hypochlorite

m. Sodium Hydroxide

n. Diesel for backup generators

Spare electrical panel parts and mechanical system parts shall be stored at the WWTP or in the designated locked room in the Quinault Forest Service Office.

Contractor shall create and maintain an inventory system to keep items in stock, determine cost effective re-stocking levels, and allow adequate time for re-supply from Forest Service suppliers.

C3.3. Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Parts Inventories

a. Equipment Condition Inventory

The Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will jointly conduct an inventory of

Government-furnished property and a condition survey of all major system components. General condition of individual pieces shall be agreed upon by the COR and the Contractor in writing.

During the course of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for maintaining an accurate record of all equipment inventoried. The record shall include description, dates of repair work, replacement, maintenance, name of party doing the repair or replacement, and costs.

b. Spare Parts and Materials Inventory

Parts for routine repairs, all related lab testing equipment, tools and expendable items shall be inventoried by the COR and Contractor.

The contractor shall complete the documentation for this inventory.

The COR and Contractor shall also establish a list of parts and materials that are to be maintained on hand for normal operation and maintenance. The contractor shall prepare this list for documentation purposes and present it to the COR for approval. This listing shall include item description and quantities and will be used in conjunction with the inventory to determine a

"maintenance needs list".

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and updating inventories. The Contractor shall produce a computerized spreadsheet (EXCEL) of inventories for presentation to the COR in electronic format.

The Contractor shall maintain a spare parts inventory adequate to bring the system back into operation within six (6) hours after shutdown due to failure.

The Contractor shall maintain accountability and use records of all spare parts in inventory, and upon completion of contract, promptly transfer spare parts to the Government.

C3.4. Emergency Response

Contractor shall take action to continue operation of the WWTP during power outages. Items acquired and used by the Contractor during the storm event or other emergency, to continue operation of the WWTP will be reimbursed by the Government upon receipt of supporting documentation.

C.3.5 Government Furnished Services

The Forest Service will provide the following services:

a. Sludge removal and disposal.

b. Electrical troubleshooting and repair

C-4 Contractor Obligations

Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, small tools, equipment, and incidentals, unless otherwise listed as Government-furnished, necessary for the day-to-day operation and maintenance (O&M) of the WWTP in accordance with the Washington State

Department of Health Permit and the System Operation Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station

Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Contractor shall provide a vehicle which is capable of transporting the backup generators when needed during power outages. This vehicle shall also have a DOT approved portable diesel tank with pump secured in the bed of the vehicle. The vehicle shall be less than 10 years old and in good working order at all times.

Ensure that all personnel having direct unescorted access to the WWTP comply with 48 CFR

CHAPTER 1, 52.204-9.

C-5 Definitions

C5.1 Wastewater System

All sewage main collection lines and appurtenances (gravity and pressure, manholes, pump stations); treatment plant (including treatment building, pumps, motors, process controls and electrical schematics); all system controls (including remote annunciator and pump station controls, lightning arrestors, and alarm system); effluent lines and drain fields; sewer pumps;

O&M manuals; lab equipment; and emergency power generators.

C5.2 Equipment

All system mechanical and electrical components used for both normal and emergency operation, including, but not limited to: lab/office appliances; sampling equipment; switches;

motors; pumps; valves; thermostats; heat tape; samplers; control panels; and telecommunication equipment; with the necessary tools and supplies for operation and maintenance of the equipment.

C5.3 Expendable Items

Items that are consumed due to the routine work process called for in the contract.

C5.4 Routine Operation and Maintenance Time/Proposed Work Schedule

Routine operation and maintenance shall be conducted seven (7) days per week. This time will be used for performing routine operation and maintenance functions described in Section C-4 and/or replacing parts as called for in Section C9.

The contractor shall present their proposed normal work schedule to the CO for review and approval as shown in C-9, Submittals. The contractor's schedule shall be such as to allow for coordination of activities around heavy use periods of the day as well as for continued operation of the plant in compliance with the permit requirements.

The contractor shall spend a minimum of two hours per day on site. Additional time may be needed to allow for delivery of samples to the certified lab, or picking up spare parts or equipment.

C5.5 Routine Repair

Routine Repair includes the following: trouble shooting cause of failure; hand excavation to repair sewer lines; unclogging lines without mechanized line cleaning equipment; equipment repair within the capabilities of the spare part inventory; and assisting, when needed, with repairs performed by the Government, or outside sources.

C5.6 Repair Other Than Routine

If troubleshooting and/or repair require equipment and/or repair parts outside the scope of routine repair, Contractor shall notify COR of findings, including an estimate of time, services, and supplies needed for repair. With CO written approval, Contractor shall proceed with repair on an approved schedule.

C5.7 Responsible Charge

Responsible charge is defined as active, daily, on-site representation and performance of wastewater system and equipment operations, including routine operations and maintenance activities. This definition will be applied to the description of Primary or Secondary operator.

The Primary Operator will be considered the "operator of record."

C5.8 Down Time

Down time is the period when the system is not operable due to failure of a significant component, or due to circumstances beyond the Contractor's control.

C-6 Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities

C6.1. Operator - General

Operator responsibilities (Prime and All Backup Operators) include the following:

a. Implement all provisions in the System Operation Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station

Wastewater Treatment Facility. This includes but is not limited to: equipment maintenance scheduled and completed as recommended by individual equipment manufacturers, logs kept and electronically transmitted to COR on a monthly basis.

b. The contractor shall develop standard operational procedures augmenting information in the System Operation Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station Wastewater Treatment

Facility that may be used later to update these manuals. Present these written standard operational procedures to the COR for review and approval. Submit standard procedures as required in C-9, Submittals. Operate the WWTP as the manual directs and, if proper results are not obtained, inform the COR and Contracting Officer.

c. Maintain WWTP efficiency, throughout all daily and annual flow fluctuations.

d. Keep working areas clean, orderly, and safe.

e. The WWTP is in a highly visible location. The contractor shall maintain good relations with the general public. There may be times when WWTP tours will be requested by the COR. During these tours, the contractor shall receive visitors courteously. Show the

WWTP with professionalism, sharing accurate information. If a condition is unavoidable and temporary, be prepared to offer courteous, patient, and informative explanations.

f. The contractor may be requested to provide work direction and any necessary on-the-job training to Government personnel and/or seasonal employees. This is expected to be infrequent and limited in scope. The COR will coordinate such training in advance with the contractor.

g. Establish a preventive maintenance program and present the written description of this program to the Contracting Officer for review and approval within 30 days of contract award.

h. Maintain accurate operating records. Records will show trends and causes and provide information that must be reported to the authorities. Detailed daily logs are to show a picture of tests made and actions taken which bear upon WWTP efficiency.

i. Communicate with the COR regarding any necessary updates to the System Operation

Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station Wastewater Treatment Facility.

j. Make all necessary negotiated updates to the System Operation Manual, Lake Quinault

Work Station Wastewater Treatment Facility both physically on the hard copy manual kept at the WWTP and electronically in the Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc. files, provided.

k. Maintain communications with the COR.

l. Operate in a cost effective and efficient manner.

m. Keep informed about current operation practices for similar treatment WWTPs.

n. Read and understand the System Operation Manual, Lake Quinault Work Station

Wastewater Treatment Facility manual within 3 months of being assigned to work at the WWTP.

o. When the primary operator is unavailable for any length of time, it is critical that a backup primary operator is provided as described below. The backup primary operator shall provide the same services and shall have the same responsibilities as the primary operator. The backup primary operator shall meet the same education, rating, and work experience minimums as listed for the Primary Operator.

C6.2 Qualifications and Certification - General

A wastewater system operator-of-record shall have a Grade Level II certification, as defined by

Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE). The wastewater system operator-of-record is required to be the responsible person in charge of operating the WWTP. The wastewater system operator-of-record shall have a minimum of two years of experience as the on-site responsible person in charge, including day-to-day operations and maintenance, monitoring, compliance testing, WWTP adjustment, and emergency response. The wastewater system operator-of-record shall demonstrate knowledge and experience in full WWTP operation; or equivalent experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.

A wastewater system operator, with Grade Level I certification as defined by WSDOE, may perform the day-to-day operation of the WWTP. The wastewater system operator shall have experience in day-to-day operations and maintenance, monitoring, compliance testing, WWTP adjustment, and emergency response. The wastewater system operator shall demonstrate knowledge and experience in full WWTP operation; or equivalent experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.

C6.3 Training Programs

The Contractor shall provide training required maintain the qualifications of the WWTP operator, the secondary operator, and the backup primary operator. Qualifications are defined by WSDOE in their operator certification requirements.

C.7 BioPreferred Program Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural

Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal

Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition

Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for operations and maintenance 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.

Hydraulic fluids Penetrating lubricants

Concrete and asphalt release fluids Absorbents

Diesel fuel additives Greases

Dust suppressants 2-cycle engine oil

Wood and concrete sealers Fertilizers

Roof coatings Water tank coatings

Adhesive and mastic removers Cleaners

Sorbents Floor finish

Floor stripper Composite panels

Insulating foam Sealers

Carpet Metalworking fluids

Graffiti and grease removers Stain removers

Degreasers De-icers

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.

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 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.

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.

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operations and

Maintenance Plan. This submittal shall be approved by the COR in writing. The

Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing.

The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

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

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

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

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

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

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

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product. Therefore we will look for a Contractor who will 1) demonstrate products, and 2) when selected, offer any necessary training to all of the construction staff and 3) be available with technical assistance to trouble shoot problems.

C.8 Statement of Work/Specifications (AGAR 452.211-72)(FEB 1988)

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

C.9 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications (AGAR 452.211-73)(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.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-2)(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

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-2)(FEB 1998) 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/

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 Period of Performance (AGAR 452.211-74) (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from JUNE 01, 2018, through MAY 31, 2019.

F.3 Effective Period of the Contract (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988)

The effective period of this contract is from date of contract award and ends on the date following the date of final payment under this contract.

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Post Award Conference (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at Forest Supervisor’s

Office, Olympic National Forest.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13)(NOV 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will—

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates;

and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall—

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and

29 CFR Part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health

Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The

Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

H.2 Archaeological or Historic Sites (AGAR 452.236-73) (FEB 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

H.3 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (AGAR 452.236-74) (NOV 1996)

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

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the

Contracting Officer.

H.4 Landscape Preservation

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements:

a. Prevention of the Landscape Defacement. The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or natural features unless specifically authorized by the Government. Unless otherwise provided in the Special Project Specifications, the Contractor shall confine contract operations to within the areas designated in contract documents. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the

Contractor shall gather rock, which falls outside the roadway, due to contract operations and dispose of it as directed by the Government.

b. Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes, small ponds, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen’s, dust palliatives, silt, or other harmful materials. Mechanical equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval of the Government.

H.5 Control of Noxious Weeds – Cleaning of Equipment

To prevent the introduction and control the spread of seeds of noxious weeds onto and around the Olympic National Forest, the Contractor shall clean all equipment, except transports, of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, and any other debris that could contain seeds before moving the equipment onto the Olympic National Forest. When the Contractor is working in an area that has been identified as a noxious weed infestation area, the Contractor clean all equipment of weed seeds prior to moving to another work area.

Prior to transporting equipment on to the Olympic National Forest, Contractor shall repair all equipment hydraulic, lubricant, and fuel leaks.

The Contractor may use whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of this clause. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service, prior to moving any equipment on to the Olympic National Forest that the equipment has been cleaned and is available for inspection. Notification shall include identifying the location of the equipment’s recent operations.

The Contractor shall certify, in writing, compliance with the terms of this clause prior to each start-up of operations. For the purposes of this clause, “equipment” includes all motorized equipment used in road maintenance, except transports. The following equipment is excluded from the requirements of this clause: log trucks; chip vans; pickup trucks & other vehicles used to transport personnel.

H.6 Employment of Eligible Workers (FSAR 4G52.222-701) (DEC 1999)

Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1324a) makes it unlawful for an employer to hire unauthorized aliens. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has established the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, as the document to be used for employment eligibility verification (see 8 CFR 274a).

The contractor is required to (1) have all employees complete and sign the I-9 Form to certify that they are eligible for employment; (2) examine documents presented by the employee and ensure the documents appear to be genuine and related to the individual; (3) record information about the documents on the form, and complete the certification portion of the form; (4) retain the form for three years, or one year past the end of employment of the individual, whichever is longer.

It is illegal to discriminate against any individual (other than a citizen of another country who is not authorized to work in the United States) in hiring, discharging, or recruiting because of that individual's national origin or citizenship status.

Compliance with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor employs unauthorized workers during contract performance in violation of section 274A, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact the Employer and Labor Relations Officer of their local INS office.

H.7 Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural

Workers (FSAR 4G52.222-702) (DEC 1999)

(a) General. This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers

Protection Act (MSPA) (29 U.S.C 1801-1872) and to Department of Labor regulations implementing MSPA (see 29 CFR 500). The purpose of MSPA is to eliminate activities that are detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, to require registration of farm labor contractors, and to assure necessary protections for the workers. In addition to traditional farm labor activities, the Act applies to predominately manual forestry work including, but not limited to, tree planting, release, precommercial thinning, and site preparation and wildland firefighting.

(b) Definitions.

"Migrant Agricultural Worker" and "Seasonal Agricultural Worker", as used in this clause, mean individuals employed in agricultural (including forestry) work on a seasonal or temporary basis.

A worker who moves from one seasonal activity to another is employed on a seasonal basis even though the worker may continue to be employed during a major portion of the year. Migrant workers are required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Seasonal workers are not required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence.

Members of the contractor's immediate family are not considered to be either migrant or seasonal workers. "Immediate family" includes only (1) spouse; (2) children, stepchildren, or foster children; (3) parents, stepparents, or foster parents; and (4) brothers and sisters.

"Farm Labor Contractor", as used in this clause, means an individual who, for any money or other valuable consideration, paid or promised to be paid, performs any recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting of any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker.

(c) Registration Requirement. Any contractor who provides or hires migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Certificate of

Registration from the Department of Labor or an authorized State agency. The contractor shall carry the Certificate at all times while engaged in contract performance, and shall display it upon request. Any of the contractor's employees who also perform any one or more of the activities defined for a "Farm Labor Contractor" in paragraph (b) must have their own Farm Labor

Contractor Employee Certificate.

(d) Worker Protections. The contractor shall comply with the following protections and standards related to wage disclosure, recordkeeping, vehicle safety, and housing:

(1) The contractor shall display and maintain at the place of employment the MSPA poster provided by the Department of Labor.

(2) Wage and Payroll Standards

(i) The contractor shall disclose in writing to each worker in a language common to the worker the full terms of their employment, including workers compensation information, at the time they are recruited or hired. The Department of

Labor provides an optional form WH-516 for contractor's use in disclosure.

(ii) The contractor must keep the following payroll records for each employee:

name, address, social security number, basis for wages (i.e. per hour, per tree, per acre), number of units earned if paid on a per unit basis, hours worked, total pay, withholdings and purpose for each, and net pay. Payroll records shall be retained for three years.

(iii) Payments must be made no less frequently than every two weeks or semi-monthly. At the time of each payment, the contractor shall provide to the employee a written itemization of the information listed above and which shall include the employer's tax identification number.

(iv) If paid on a piece rate basis, the employee's wage must be at least equivalent to the required hourly wage for the hours worked, including overtime differential for time in excess of 40 hours per week.

(3) Motor Vehicle Safety

(i) The contractor must be registered to transport employees, unless employees provide their own transportation or carpool by their own arrangement in one of their own vehicles. The authorization to transport employees must appear on the contractor's certificate. If the contractor directs or requests employees to carpool, the registration requirement is still applicable. Any driver who transports workers for a fee or at the direction of the contractor must be registered as a farm labor contractor or a farm labor contractor employee.

(ii) Any vehicle under the ownership or control of the contractor shall comply with safety standards applicable to that vehicle. Generally passenger vehicles or station wagons must comply with Department of Labor regulations at 29 CFR 500.104.

Vehicles other than passenger vehicles or station wagons which are driven more than 75 miles must comply with Department of Transportation Regulations at 29 CFR 500.105.

All drivers must have a current, valid State driver’s license.

(iii) Each vehicle under the ownership or control of the contractor which is used to transport any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker shall be covered by vehicle insurance of $100,000 per seat (maximum $5,000,000). A workers compensation policy which covers the workers while being transported plus an additional property damage policy for $50,000 for loss or damage in any one accident to the property of others may be substituted for the vehicle insurance requirement.

(4) Housing

(i) The contractor shall house workers only in a commercial establishment or a facility that has been certified by a health authority or other appropriate agency. The contractor must post the certificate of occupancy at the housing site.

(ii) The authorization to furnish housing, other than commercial lodging, must appear on the contractor's certificate.

(e) For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact their local Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor.

H.8 Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act Registration

(FSAR 4G52.222-703)(DEC 1999)

The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) (29 U.S.C. 1801-1872) and implementing regulations issued by the Department of Labor (29 CFR 500), require any employer who hires or anticipates hiring employees subject to MSPA to obtain an MSPA registration number.

If the contractor employs or anticipates hiring employees subject to MSPA, the contractor shall provide a valid U.S. Department of Labor MSPA Registration Number to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after notification of award of the contract.

The Government may demand that the contractor display MSPA registration at any time during contract performance if it appears that the contractor is employing workers subject to MSPA. On demand, the contractor shall display its MSPA registration or state why it is exempt from MSPA.

Compliance with MSPA is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor fails to provide a valid MSPA number in accordance with this clause, or falsely states that it is exempt from the

MSPA, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

H.9 Personal Protective Equipment (4G52.222-704) (FEB 2007)

The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

The contractor shall provide chain saw chaps to each employee who operates a chain saw, at no cost to the employee. These chaps must be approved by an Underwriters Laboratory or meet

Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh and shall extend to the top of the boot on each leg.

The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of

ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise for example, chain saw operation.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.dm.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 (SEPT 2006)

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