1205M619R0006_Eastside_Presale_Services.pdf

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

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 1 113 PAGES

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

1205M619R0006

SEALED BID (IFB)

05/14/2019

NUMBER

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2930 Wetmore Avenue Suite 3A Everett, WA 98201

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 0 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 Same location as item 8 until 2:00 PM local time 05/28/2019

(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:

Cally Davidson 509-447-7320 cadavidson@usda.gov

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 1 I CONTRACT CLAUSES 4

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 3 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 9 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 59

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 1 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 4 K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND 12

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 3 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 7 L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 4

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 4 M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 2

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 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

DUNS:_____________

OFFER (Type or Print)

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

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATEIS 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.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c) mailto:cadavidson@usda.gov

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

EASTSIDE PRESALE SERVICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

SUPPLIES AND

SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

EST.

QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE TOTAL PRICE

A1 Layout 205,000 Linear Foot $ $

A1.1 Logging Systems Layout Worksheet 20 Each

Worksheet $ $

A2 GPS 205,000 Linear Foot $ $

A3 Skyline Profiles 2,000 Linear Foot $ $

A4 System or Temporary Road Layout 35,000 Linear

Foot $ $

TOTAL ALL BASE

ITEMS

OPTION ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

SUPPLIES AND

SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

EST.

QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE TOTAL PRICE

B1 Layout 780,000 Linear Foot $ $

B1.1 Logging Systems Layout Worksheet 65 Each

Worksheet $ $

B2 GPS 780,000 Linear Foot $ $

B3 Skyline Profiles 30,000 Linear Foot $ $

B4 Cruising 300 Plot $ $

B5 Boundary Painting 500,000 Linear Foot

ITEM

NO.

SUPPLIES AND

SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

EST.

QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE TOTAL PRICE

B6 Tree Marking --- --- --- ---

B6.1 Tree Marking 12-30 TPA 10-60% Slope Mark, Leave or Cut Trees

200 Acre $ $

B6.2 Tree Marking 31-60 TPA 10-60% Slope Mark, Leave or Cut Trees

200 Acre $ $

B6.3 Tree Marking 61-90 TPA 10-60% Slope Mark, Leave, or Cut Trees

100 Acre $

B7* Reconnaissance without flagging (dropped unit) 10 Unit $ $

B8 System or Temporary Road Layout 42,240 Linear

Foot $ $

B9 Unit Recon & Reconnaissance Worksheet 7700 Acres $ $

TOTAL OPTION ITEMS $ $

TOTAL ALL ITEMS

Base + Option

*B7- Reconnaissance or initial/partial layout may be completed prior to the determination that a unit will be dropped from the project area due to unforeseen resource protection issues or low volume. Final decision on dropping unit(s) shall be determined by COR.

Depending on condition and/or forest priorities, optional items may be substituted for base items after contract award. The amounts shown on the Schedule of Items are estimated and Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed.

To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror’s proposed fixed prices/rates to the estimated quantities included in the solicitation, and the Contract will be awarded following the criteria listed in M.3, BASIS OF AWARD AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the work area. Often, only by direct observation of the conditions on the ground can potential offerors accurately determine all factors affecting costs and pricing.

B.2 CONTRACTOR'S HOURLY WAGE RATE AND FRINGE BENEFITS

To enable the Contracting Officer to determine whether any future price adjustment shall be applicable under FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts), Contractor shall provide the following information:

A. Wage to be paid by Contractor:

Class Hourly Fringe Total Wages Employee Wage Benefits for Each Class

1. Forester

2. Forestry Tech

B. Percent of unit bid price which represents wages________.

B.3 INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and Treasury. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury, and you can find more information at this website:

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

B.4 SYSTEM OF AWARD MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENT

No award will be made to a Contractor not registered in the System for 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.

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

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.

Certification and Disclosure of Involvement with Prospective Timber Purchaser(s) By submission of this quote, the Contractor certifies that it does not and will not hold any personal or corporate interest in the purchase or harvest of any products being prepared for sale under this contract, and shall not be directly or indirectly in the employment of the prospective purchaser(s) thereof. This certification is made in accordance with the requirements of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, Section 14, Timber Sales on the National Forest lands, subsection (g).

This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States, and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.

Signature of officer/employee responsible for the offer

Typed name of officer/employee responsible for the offer https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The performance-based services covered in this solicitation and resultant contract require the Contractor to furnish all labor, quality control, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals, except those items, if any, listed as Government Furnished Property (GFP) (Section G – Contract Administration).

The awarded contract is for commercial timber harvest unit layout, boundary painting, data collection using GPS, tree marking services, and cruising located on the Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts and any portions of the Three Rivers Ranger District administered by the Newport Ranger District of the Colville National Forest, with the majority of work being commercial timber harvest unit layout. The end results required under this contract are to layout harvest units, paint harvest unit boundaries, GPS, mark trees following silvicultural prescriptions, and cruise in harvest units to the standards included herein and to the standards stated in the Timber Cruising Handbook (FSH 2409.12) Chapter 50 - Area Determination, Layout Specifications Guide, Boundary Marking Guide and in the Government’s Quality Control Plan.

Period of performance is the award date through November 30, 2020. Currently, the Government is estimating the work to span the 2019 Field Season with all the work being completed prior to seasonal shutdown in 2019. It is estimated that work may be started as early as June 1, 2019. If option items are awarded, work could be completed during the 2019 or 2020 Field Season, depending on funding availability. Offerors need to take into consideration that bid items issued on Work Orders must be completed within the required calendar days adhering to F-4, Minimum Daily Production Rates.

C.2 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Orders may be issued at any location on the Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts and any portions of the Three Rivers Ranger District administered by the Newport Ranger District of the Colville National Forest. The anticipated location of work for the 2019 Field Season will be in the Ione Project Area. The project area covers approximately 32,000 acres, with approximately 10,900 acres being treated, and is located within the Selkirk Mountain Range of northeastern Washington, northwest of Ione, Washington.

Elevations in the project area range from approximately 2,000 feet on the lower Pend Oreille River to approximately 6,000 feet at the top of Baldy Mountain. Slopes in the area range from 0 to 75 percent, with an average slope of less than 50 percent.

Units shown are in the preliminary stage and may be changed. Sample maps are provided in attachments. Final maps will be provided with the Orders.

Accessibility: The project area may be reached by forest roads that are accessible by standard pickups during the normal operating season (May 15 through November 15). Foot travel to and from areas averaging 0.5 to 1.5 miles will be common. Occasionally walking distances in excess of 1.5 miles will be required. In order to obtain access to the areas affected by seasonal road closures, the Contractor must schedule work accordingly. Forest Visitor Maps are available upon request from the District.

Roads located behind CFR closures will require permission for vehicle access. Roads behind closures will not be maintained by the Forest Service for vehicle travel. There are some roads within the Project areas that are not owned by the Forest Service and are gated. The Contractor will have to walk in or make arrangements with the private land owners to access these roads.

Motorized Equipment: Use of motorcycles or 4-wheelers will not be permitted off designated roads.

Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) identify those roads, trails, and areas designated for motor vehicle use and can be obtained as PDFs from https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml or in printed form from the District Office.

C.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – LAYOUT

Unit boundaries will be flagged with blue ribbon and determined by utilizing the unit boundary implementation maps. Boundary adjustments will be made due to logging feasibility, riparian habitat conservation areas, unsuitable forest lands, and to meet standards for ground-based equipment and other logging systems, following the Unit Layout Specifications Guide. Adjustments in unit boundaries are common, and reconnaissance for logging feasibility is required. Typical adjustments account for the elimination of approximately 25% of unit acres for various reasons. All adjustments will be agreed upon prior to final acceptance.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - LOGGING SYSTEMS LAYOUT WORKSHEET

Worksheet will be provided and must be filled out completely. Completed worksheets will be turned in on a weekly basis allowing timely inspections.

C.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – GPS WORK

A. The GPS data must have less than 10% error of closure per the current Timber Cruising Handbook (FSH 2409.12), Chapter 50 – Area Determination.

B. The Contractor shall store all raw data, any corrected data, and location accuracies onto a CD or flash drive. After the data has been collected, the storage device shall be turned into the Contracting Officer.

C. Corrected and uncorrected electronic GPS files will be delivered in R6 Albers projection, NAD 83 datum, meters, useable by Forest Service GIS systems, e.g. ARCMap, ARCView, ARCPad.

D. The Contractor shall follow as close as possible to the posted boundary during data collection.

C.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SKYLINE PROFILES

Contractor will run profiles following the Skyline Profile Tatum Aid and fill out profile data sheets.

The information on these sheets will be filled in by the Contractor while following a compass azimuth, measuring distances with a string box or cloth tape, measuring slopes with a clinometer and recording information relevant to logging feasibility.

C.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CRUISING

A. The establishment of plots and measurement of cruise trees shall be done in accordance with the Timber Cruising Handbook (FSH 2409.12).

B. All trees which meet species, product, and utilization standards shall be measured, defected, and recorded in accordance with the Timber Cruising Handbook (FSH 2409.12) and Timber Cruiser’s Field Guide to Disease and Insect Damages and Defects of Pacific Northwest Conifers (Hessburg & Gregg).

C. The Contractor shall audit all completed R6 FScuiser TREE CARDs to ensure they are filled out in a manner consistent with the Cruise Plan prior to delivery to the Contracting Officer. All incomplete https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml and incorrect Tree Data Cards will be returned to the Contractor for completion and/or correction.

D. All R6 FScuiser TREE CARDs shall be filled out completely and be legible. The header information at the top of all cruise cards shall be completely filled in. Full name of cruiser is required.

E. All cruise trees shall be recorded on R6 FScuiser TREE CARDs provided by the Government.

F. All cruise trees shall be identified with white tree marking paint.

G. The Cruise Plan shall be followed.

H. All distance measurements will be corrected for slope to reflect horizontal distance.

I. Issuance and handling of tracer paint will be as stated in clause G-3, Time of Delivery and Contractor’s Responsibility of Government Furnished Property.

J. Any cruise inspections done by the Government will use the R6 Check Cruise Program to calculate, document, and summarize the results of the inspections. All five (5) cruise categories must receive a passing score to be considered satisfactory work. The five (5) cruise categories are Species Identification, Measurements, Product Designation, Defect and Point/Plot Tally and are displayed in Section J – List of Attachments.

C.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – BOUNDARY PAINTING

Unit boundaries will be painted following the Boundary Marking Guide. Paint will be provided by the Government.

C.9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - TREE MARKING

Tree marking shall involve designation of Cut Trees (ITM) or Leave Trees (LTM) and will be identified based on a marking guide included with each Work Order. The Contractor shall only use Government Furnished paint.

A. All trees in ITM harvest units will be marked with blue tracer paint. Cut trees shall be painted with a solid band of paint which encircles the tree. The band shall be horizontal, encompass 100% of the tree circumference, be 2 inches wide and be located between 4 and 6 feet above the ground as measured on the uphill side. The stump mark shall be a concentration of paint in the form of a horizontal stripe approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches wide on the base of the tree at ground level on the downhill side. Stump marks shall be concentrated in cracks or crevices on the stump as much as possible.

B. All trees in LTM harvest units shall be marked with orange or pink tracer paint. Leave trees shall be painted with a band of paint which encircles the tree. The band shall be horizontal, encompass 100% of the tree circumference, be 2 inches wide and be located between 4 and 6 feet above the ground as measured on the uphill side. The stump mark shall be a concentration of paint in the form of a horizontal or vertical stripe approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches wide on the base of the tree at ground level on the downhill side. Stump marks shall be concentrated in cracks or crevices on the stump as much as possible.

C. Paint marks shall be highly visible.

D. Where it is necessary for the Contractor to make changes in trees originally marked, the Contractor shall completely obliterate any blue, orange, pink or yellow markings, including stump marks, with black paint supplied by the Government, with no pay adjustment.

E. The Contractor shall keep count of the total number of trees marked, the number of cans of paint used, and the batch number of paint used by harvest unit. This information shall be turned into the Contracting Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated inspector when the marking has been completed on each unit. (Section G-3, Time of Delivery and Contractor’s Responsibility of Government Furnished Property).

F. Diameter-limit marking includes marking trees within specified diameter classes. Diameter tapes will be used to determine if the tree is to be marked.

C.10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – RECONNAISSANCE WITHOUT FLAGGING

Reconnaissance or initial/partial layout may be completed prior to the determination that a unit will be dropped from the project area due to unforeseen resource protection issues or low volume.

Notify COR or Inspector of issues with layout and reasons for recommendation for dropping unit(s).

Final decision on dropping unit(s) shall be determined by COR.

Logging Systems Worksheet will be filled out detailing conditions where logging was not feasible.

C.11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – SYSTEM/TEMPORARY ROAD LAYOUT

System and temporary roads will be laid out following System/Temporary Road Layout Guide.

C.12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – UNIT RECONNAISSANCE WORKSHEET

The Unit Reconnaissance Worksheet will be filled out completely and legibly by gathering data from walking through unit(s). Approximately 80% of the unit should be covered with an ocular observation.

C.13 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

A MINIMUM of one Forester is required who shall oversee all line items issued on all orders.

The Forester position requires a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field of study related to forestry discipline, with 5+ years of experience in Oregon and/or Washington or a Master’s (M.Sc.) degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience, or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in a relevant field of study and more than 2 years of field experience. Skills in using ArcGIS, GPS devices and Microsoft Office products are required as well.

The following MINIMUM requirements of experience are mandatory for Layout personnel.

Minimum two seasons experience with a combination of skyline and ground based harvest systems.

The following MINIMUM combinations of experience and education are required for Crew Leaders and Inspectors (See Key Personnel clause H-8, located in Section H – Special Contract Requirements).

(a) Minimum two seasons experience with no additional Forestry education.

(b) Minimum one season experience with one year of Forestry education.

(c) Zero seasons experience with three years of Forestry education.

A “Crew Leader” is the individual responsible for field operations in accordance with the accuracy standards. Crew Leaders shall have a minimum of 50% of the required experience in layout and 25% in Tree Marking. A Crew Leader may also serve as the Inspector as required for Contractor self-inspection (see Section E – Inspection and Acceptance).

An “Inspector” is the individual responsible to insure contract specifications are being met.

MINIMUM crew size of four is required. Field Crew must be composed of at least two people qualified as either Forester, Layout, Crew Leader or Inspector for every one person not meeting the qualifications for those positions.

Personnel that are cruising are required to be or become R6 Cruiser Certified before cruising commences.

C.14 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

See G-2, Government Furnished Property as listed in Section G - Contract Administration.

C.15 CONTRACTOR’S SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Contractor shall furnish equipment, supplies, labor, and tools necessary for compliance with field procedures herein. Suggested items include, but are not limited to the following.

1. Paint guns.

2. Azimuth compass with declination setting capability.

3. Tatums/Field Book

4. GPS receiver meeting FS requirements laid out in FSH 2409.12, Chapter 50 – Area

Determination.

5. Indelible ink markers or grease pencils.

6. Diameter tape.

7. Clinometer.

8. 75’ logger’s tape.

9. All electronic equipment and supplies necessary to perform work and submit required electronic files; e.g., computers, portable data recorders, operating system, software, flash drives, CD-ROMS, etc. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the electronic equipment is capable of handling the required software to perform the work and generate the reports necessary to meet contractual requirements.

C.16 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The following table describes the major items in the contract including the incentives and deductions for the work to be performed.

Work Statement Performance

Standard Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and Government Method of Assessment

Incentives and Deductions for Meeting the Standard

Tracer Paint

Secure paint as stated in Section C.

Full, partial and empty cans shall be returned to the Government.

AQL is 100%.

Contractor records lot 3, color and amount of paint and returns paint cans to the Government.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: Termination for default

Layout

Layout is done in accordance with specifications in Layout Guide.

AQL is 100%.

Random Visual Sampling.

COR or Inspector conducts review based on specifications herein.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

If consistently repeated re-works, possible default.

Boundary Painting

Boundary painting is done in accordance with specifications in Boundary Marking Guide.

AQL is 100% of all marked trees.

Random Visual Sampling.

COR or Inspector conducts review based on Boundary Marking Guide

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

Tree Marking

Tree marking is done in accordance with the Marking Guide.

AQL is 100% of all marked trees.

Random Visual Sampling.

COR or Inspector conducts review based on the Marking Guide.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

GPSing

Traversing is done in accordance with C-9 (Technical Specifications – GPS Work).

AQL is 100%.

Random Visual Sampling.

COR or Inspector conducts review based on

FSH 2409.12.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

Work Statement Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and Government Method of Assessment

Incentives and

Electronic Data Files (Part of GPSing)

Compare hard copies and electronic data files for inconsistencies.

AQL is 100%.

Random Visual Sampling.

Checked by comparing Contractor’s Data.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

System/Temporary Road Layout

Layout is done in accordance with specifications in System/Temporary Road Layout Guide.

AQL is 100%.

Complete visual inspection.

COR or Inspector conducts review based on System/Temporary Road Layout Guide.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

Unit Reconnaissance Worksheet

Filled out completely and legibly.

AQL is %100.

Visual inspection of all worksheets.

Random field on-site visual inspection.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

Skyline Profiles

Profile is done in accordance with Skyline Profile Tatum Aid.

AQL is 100%

Random Visual Sampling.

COR or Inspector conducts review based on Skyline Profile Tatum Aid.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor

Logging Systems Layout Worksheet

Filled out completely and legibly.

AQL is 100%.

Visual inspection of all worksheets.

Incentive: Good performance rating

Deduction: If re-work required, possible poor performance evaluation.

Safety Plan

Written plan shall be provided containing all the elements stated in H-5, Safety.

AQL is 100%.

COR reviews.

Incentive: Good performance rating.

Deduction: Poor performance rating.

Work Statement Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and Government Method of Assessment

Incentives and

Quality Control

Actions not consistent with contract specifications are corrected per Contractor’s QCP.

COR or Inspector randomly observe operations.

The Quality Control provided by the Contractor will be reflected in the performance evaluation either positive or negative.

If the Contractor fails to meet standards, work may be suspended or Terminated for Cause for failure to take corrective action immediately and result in adverse

Progress Schedule, Weekly Schedules, and Communications

Work meets schedule as per the accepted work plan.

Contractor keeps COR/Inspector advised of where/how they can be reached by phone at all times of contract performance.

COR and Inspector conduct periodic monitoring.

Contractor’s ability to maintain the Progress Schedule and complete work on schedule will be reflected in the performance evaluation as either positive or negative incentive. Contractor’s work not completed on schedule is subject to default and may result in Termination for Cause including assessment of reprocurement costs and result in adverse

C.17 BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The Contractor must 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., 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. 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 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.

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 and source of biobased material

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The awarded 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.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

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)

E-2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) as part of this Technical Proposal. The Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor will assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. The QCP shall specify:

1. How quality will be monitored to assure performance standards are met.

2. How the work will be supervised.

3. How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance.

4. Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

B. Contractor Quality Control Inspection. The Contractor shall assure themselves that performance meets contract specifications, in accordance with Inspection of Services (FAR 52.246-4) paragraph (b), prior to requesting the Government to inspect for payment or acceptance. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer to set a mutually agreed upon date for inspection of completed work.

E-3 GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN AND ACCEPTANCE

REQUIREMENTS

A. Government Quality Assurance Inspection. The Government will, at its convenience, make periodic inspections of the work to assure itself of contract compliance and to perform Quality Assurance Inspections to confirm that the Contractor is performing quality control in accordance with its QCP and that Contractor’s monitoring results in quality performance of contract objectives. For the Government’s Quality Assurance Plan see Section J – List of Attachments.

B. Acceptance. Acceptance of the work under the contract will be made after steps in (A) above have been taken and the Contracting Officer has made the determination of satisfactory compliance with the specifications. Final contract acceptance will take place once all work and final invoice has been accepted. Payment will not be made for segments broken by unacceptable portions of work.

E-4 INSPECTION, RE-INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Compliance Inspection. The Contracting Officer may, by formal inspection, determine if the specified methods of work have been used. Failure to use specified methods shall require prompt corrective action. Failure to take prompt and satisfactory corrective action may be Cause for Termination of Contractor’s right to proceed and the contract will be considered in default.

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1. Work shall be inspected by Unit or groups of Units assigned in the contract.

B. Inspection Procedures

1. Layout will be accepted on the basis of visual inspection by the Contracting Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated inspector.

2. Boundary painting will be accepted on the basis of formal or visual inspection by the Contracting Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated inspector. The Contractor’s inspection data will be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Forest Service begins its inspection. A minimum of twenty five (25) percent of the total distance listed on the unit will be inspected. This will constitute a minimum inspection for determining satisfactory performance, which will be based on a pass/fail evaluation.

3. Tree marking will be accepted on the basis of formal and visual inspection by the Contracting Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated inspector. A minimum of five plots per treatment unit will be taken to determine if the specifications were met. The number of plots will vary depending on unit size and complexity of the marking. Either fixed plots or variable plots will be used to inspect the work on a Unit or group of Units. Satisfactory marking will be determined using the formula stated below in section C – Determination of Acceptable Work. Each formal plot will determine acceptance based on quality of painting of trees and whether trees selected meet the adjective of the written marking guide and/or prescription. This will constitute a minimum inspection for determining satisfactory performance.

4. GPS will be accepted on the basis of visual inspection by the Contracting Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated inspector. The GPS traverse will meet the standards as stated in the Forest Service Timber Cruising Handbook 2409.12, Chapter 50-Area Determination.

This will constitute a minimum inspection for determining satisfactory performance.

5. Whenever administratively practical, inspections will be done weekly as the work progresses.

6. All handwritten work will only be accepted if completely legible. This includes, but is not limited to paperwork, information on ribbons, stakes and trees.

7. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when work commences and shall keep the Contracting Officer informed of any changes in the Contractor’s work schedule. Government inspection will take place after the Contractor’s self-inspection.

8. Contractor self-inspection shall be done in accordance with the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

9. Contractor shall provide and use an inspection system acceptable to the Government

10. The Contractor shall make periodic inspections while layout and marking is in progress to assure work is proceeding satisfactorily. Records of the inspection shall be maintained for the life of the contract and shall be available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

C. Determination of Acceptable Work

1. Layout Inspection The Government inspector will check boundary location. Failure to follow specifications in Layout Guide will result in rework.

2. Boundary Painting The Government inspector will check boundary paint, line location, spacing of painted trees, stump marks and tracer paint. Failure to meet the required minimum quality shall require rework.

3. Tree Marking Inspection

i. The inspections will be made via a series of fixed or variable plots.

ii. At each inspection plot, the inspector will determine if the Contractor met the marking and quality standards within the marking prescription and contract to determine the following:

a. Total trees on the plot.

b. Total number of acceptable trees.

c. Total number of unacceptable trees.

iii. The total number of unacceptable trees divided by the total number of acceptable trees tallied on the inspection will determine the percentage of unsatisfactory work. 100% minus percentage unsatisfactory work = percent satisfactory work.

Number of unacceptable trees ---------------------------------- X 100 = % Unsatisfactory work Number of acceptable trees 100 - % Unsatisfactory work = % Satisfactory work

4. GPS The Government inspector will check data collection settings and feature shape. Failure to meet the required minimum quality shall require rework.

i. Electronic Files The Government inspector will check data collection settings and confirm that data matches layout in field. If electronic files are created from hard copies, 100% accuracy is required between hard copies and the electronic files. Failure to meet the required minimum quality shall require rework.

5. Cruising

i. Cruise plots will be accepted on the basis of formal and visual inspection by the Contracting Officer. Enough plots and trees will be inspected to meet the check cruise standards within Timber Cruising Handbook (FSH 2409.12). This will constitute a minimum inspection for determining satisfactory performance.

ii. All handwritten work will only be accepted if completely legible.

6. System/Temporary Road Layout The Government inspector will check system or temporary road location. Failure to follow specifications in the System/Temporary Road Layout Guide will result in rework.

D. Unsatisfactory Work. Work not meeting specification shall be reworked prior to payment.

Repeated failure to perform work (two re-works) may be grounds for termination for default.

E. Re-Examination Upon Contractor’s Request. If the original inspection results are not acceptable to the Contractor, a re-inspection may be requested in writing. The same inspection procedures will be followed, but different plots or trees will be measured, different parts of the boundary will be checked, or different GPS areas will be inspected. If the re-inspection confirms the original inspection as not meeting standards, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for actual costs incurred for making re-inspection. Failure to pass on third inspection may be grounds for termination for default.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work Order (APR 1984)

F.2 AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from Contract Award through November 30th 2020

F.3 AGAR 452.211-75 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT (FEB 1988)

The effective period of this contract is from contract award through November 30th 2020.

F-4 MINIMUM DAILY PRODUCTION RATES

The Government shall assess contract performance regarding completion based on the following production rates:

Layout 6,500 linear feet per day GPS 6,500 linear feet per day Boundary Painting 5,280 linear feet per day Cruising 12 plots per day

Tree Marking 12 to 30 TPA 6 acres per person per day Tree Marking 31 to 60 TPA 4 acres per person per day Tree Marking 61 to 90 TPA 4 acres per person per day Skyline Profiles 5,000 linear feet per day System/Temporary Road Layout 5,280 linear feet per day Recon Unit and Reconnaissance Worksheet 100 acres per day

Contract time, whether stated in terms of calendar days or as a completion date, has made allowance for inclement weather. The contractor may have to perform more than one bid item concurrently.

Contractor's progress will be measured against Contractor's approved Progress Schedule as submitted with the Contractor’s proposal.

F.5 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR

1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire order no later than the order end date. The order end date will be calculated using daily production rates.

F.6 SUPERINTENDENCE

One Crew Leader, conversant in the English language, shall be designated in writing by the Contractor for each crew. The written designation shall indicate the limits of the supervisor's authority. When two or more people are designated as supervisor, their written delegation shall indicate the priority of their designations so no more than one person shall be in charge of a crew at any one time.

Work shall be performed in an organized systematic manner.

F.7 SCHEDULES FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS

Contractor shall, at the pre-work meeting or within 5 days from receipt of any subsequent request from the Contracting Officer, submit a time chart or schedule of proposed progress to insure completion of the work within the time set forth in the contract. If Contractor's progress falls behind that which was scheduled, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition, the Contracting Officer may require Contractor to submit a revised Progress Schedule to ensure completion of the work within the time(s) set forth in the contract.

F.8 CONTRACTOR’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Contractor must submit a weekly plan to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to performing the next week’s work. The format for the weekly plan is to be discussed with and approved by the COR.

F.9 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.

F.10 SUPPLEMENT TO SUSPENSION OF WORK

Whenever the Contracting Officer determines that the temperature, humidity, soil moisture, winds, or combination of these and other physical conditions have become unsuitable for the project to continue in any area, the Contractor shall move the work force to another area(s) prescribed by the Contracting Officer. When no other area is available, the Contracting Officer will issue a Suspend Work Order for the bid item and contract time will stop for that item. When conditions are again favorable, the Contracting Officer will issue a verbal Resume Work Order and confirm the resumption in writing.

Contract time will resume on the effective work resumption date. In all cases, the Contractor shall resume work within 3 calendar days after the effective work resumption date. It is the Contractor's responsibility to keep the Contracting Officer advised as to where the Contractor or the Contractor's Representative may be reached by telephone during periods of work suspension. If the Contractor cannot be reached at the telephone number provided, or if the Contractor fails to leave a number, a written Resume Work Order will be mailed and contract time will resume on the date specified on the Resume Work Order.

F.11 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 Submittal Date

Progress Schedule Prior to Work Starting Job Specific Safety Plan Prior to Work Starting Notification of Subcontracting Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work Fire Plan Prior to Work Starting Camping Permit Prior to Work Starting Road Use Permit request (if Required) Prior to Using Any Road Under Permit

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 FAR 52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

G.2 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. Contractor shall request GFP items three days in advance of the date the item is desired by contacting the Contracting Officer’s Representative and requesting the item in writing either by e-mail or hardcopy.

Item Property Description When Flagging Bio-degradable Flagging With Work Order if flagging is required Tree Marking Paint for Unit Boundaries and Tree Marking

Quart and/or Aerosol cans of Forest Service tree marking tracer paint.

With Work Order where painting will be required. Paint will be issued to the Contractor for periods up to but not exceeding 5 days. Paint will be transferred to the Contractor using the Forest Service inventory form. Paint guns will NOT be furnished by the Government. Paint will be water clean-up paint. See G-3, Time of Delivery and Contractor’ Responsibility of GFP.

Work maps, layout/logging plans and silviculture prescriptions

Maps showing proposed unit polygons.

With Work Order.

Timber Cruising Handbook FSH 2409.12

Copy of Timber Cruising Handbook 2409.12

When requested by Contractor.

Electronic files of proposed layout unit boundaries, roads, streams etc.

in shapefile format or any format compatible with Forest Services GIS and GPS systems

Electronic files of proposed unit boundaries.

With Work Order.

Access behind locked gates

Some areas are closed with CFR closures and may require a permit and/or key.

With Work Order requiring special access.

G-3 TIME OF DELIVERY AND CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT

FURNISHED PROPERTY

All blue, orange, pink, black, yellow or white tracer paint will be transferred to the Contractor for periods not to exceed (5) five days (Monday through Friday unless other arrangements are made with the Contracting Officer). Paint will be issued by agreement, either by Forest Service delivery to a point with vehicle access, and/or the Contractor may make arrangements to pick up paint at the appropriate Ranger Station. It is expected that marking paint will only be issued to the Contractor when active tree marking is planned by the Contractor. Paint will be issued to, and signed for, by a Contractor-designated paint custodian. The Contractor will be required to designate this paint custodian prior to receiving the first delivery of paint. The Contractor shall not change paint custodian designation on a bid item until all paint transferred to a custodian has been returned to the Forest Service and the Paint Transfer Form, located in Section J, has been filled out and all paint accounted for. The form shall be used to document ALL paint transfers to and from the Contractor’s paint custodian, which shall include transfers to and from the Contractor’s employees to accomplish work under this contract, and to and from the Forest Service. The Contractor shall keep any paint not in use secured by a locking system agreed to by the Forest Service. All full, partial, and empty paint cans shall be returned to the Contractor’s lock security facility at the end of each day and to the Forest Service at the end of each check-out period. The Contractor shall fill in the appropriate slots of the Paint Transfer Form each time paint is checked in or out, and will be accountable for all cans of paint on a daily basis. The Forest Service will conduct and document inspections on the Contractor’s compliance with the daily accounting requirements and paint security during each site inspection. A minimum of one inspection per week will be made when there is active tree marking. This inspection is in addition to those made when paint is checked out and returned. A search for any missing paint will be conducted immediately by the Contractor and the Forest Service. Failure to daily account for and/or return the correct amount of full, partial, or empty paint cans will result in immediate suspension of work, until paint accountability is resolved.