RFQ_12168118Q0023.pdf

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(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 1

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

12168118Q0023 09/04/2018

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NEAT

Allegheny National Forest 4 Farm Colony Drive Warren PA 16365

See Section F

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER (See Schedule)

Ashley Witmer, Contracting Officer

Email: ashleyawitmer@fs.fed.us

AREA CODE

NUMBER

728-6258

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Finger Lakes National Forest

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS 5218 State Route 414

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY Hector

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

NY 14841

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS

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

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

10 SEPTEMBER 2018 by 4:30PM (EST) submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Project Description, Location.

Finger Lakes National Forest --- Riparian Habitat Restoration 2018

Enter pricing on schedule of items in section B

This project is 100% set-aside for small businesses

The period of performance will be from date of award until 1 June 2019.

QUOTES MUST BE EMAILED TO

ashleyawitmer@fs.fed.us

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a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Construction RFQ 12168118Q0023

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Schedule of Items

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Bid Item Description PRICE/ITEM Total

Pond Habitat Restoration

1 North Wilkens Pond Dredge and Dyke Repair

2 South Velie Pond Dredge and Dyke Repair

3 South Stevens Dyke Repair

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4 Fox‐Mill Culvert Stabilization

5 Auble Culvert Stabilzation

6 Woodard Culvert Stabilization

7 Shannon Culvert Stabilization

8 Peterson Trough Stabilization

9 South Stevens Fence Replacement

Trail Drainage Restoration

10 Interloken Trail Drainage Repair

11 No Tan Takto Trail Drainage Repair

12 Backbone Trail Drainage Repair

Road Erosion Repair

13 Backbone Horsecamp Erosion Repair

14 Ballard Pond Parking Lot Erosion Repair

15 Caywood Road Repair

TOTAL

Contractor Acceptance Statement: By signing the offer, the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agrees to furnish any awarded items at the price set in the schedule unless otherwise excepted as follows:

NOTES:

a. There is a requirement for payment protections (Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) or payment bond) if quote is over $35,000. The payment bond or ILC will be for 100% of the award price and submitted within 10 days after contract award. See Section I for additional information. There is no bid guarantee required.

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b. Contractor must be registered www.sam.gov to be considered. THIS IS A FREE

REGISTRATION.

c. There is no scheduled pre-bid meeting. Contractors should visit the sites independently and contact refer to provision 52.236-27 for contact information for site locations and/or a site visit.

d. There is a requirement to submit a technical package with your offer. See Section L & M for preparation instructions.

e. Award will be made to one contractor. You must submit pricing for all items, including any option items and/or option years in order to be considered for award.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1. Introduction, Location and Background Information

The Finger Lakes National Forest is located within the towns of Lodi and Covert in Seneca County, NY and the town of Hector in Schuyler County, New York. During late August 2018, the Finger Lakes National Forest and towns surrounding endured a flash flood event with 24 hour rainfall exceeding 8 inches. On the Finger Lakes National Forest, damage was most notable to pond, stream, and riparian habitats and associated infrastructure such as pond dykes and culverts that control and sustain these habitat types. Requirements outlined in this contract are designed to restore, repair, and improve these habitat types and prevent further degradation to water quality and associated habitat.

C.2. Scope of Work

Bid items are separated into four categories for construction work as follows: Pond Habitat Restoration, Riparian Habitat Restoration, Trail Drainage Restoration, Road Erosion Repair. Description of work items and access by bid items follows, but it is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to familiarize themselves with the site. An optional pre-bid meeting may be scheduled in the solicitation. Work may begin upon issuance of a notice to proceed and consultation with the COR immediately upon award.

Period of performance ends 06/01/2019.

Pond Habitat Restoration Items Pond habitat restoration involves three ponds within grazing pastures on the FLNF that suffered damage to their dykes/impoundments during the August 2018 flood event. All three ponds have the potential to fail, causing further erosion and sedimentation and subsequent harm to water quality. Description of sites by bid item number follows:

Bid Item 1: North Wilkens Pond Dredge and Dyke Repair:

North Wilkens pasture lies north of Wilkens Road in the town of Lodi, Seneca County, NY (see map).

The pasture has two ponds that serve as water access for cattle and wildlife species. The western-most pond has a breached dyke. Dredging, Dyke Repair, and Site Rehabilitation activities must be completed at this site as specified in C.3.

Bid Item 2- South Velie Pond Dredge and Dyke Repair South Velie Pasture lies north of Matthews road and west of Burnt Hill Road in the town of Hector, Schuyler County, NY (see map). The pasture has two ponds that serve as water access for cattle and wildlife species. The eastern most pond has breached the dyke due to recent flood events causing further erosion and degradation to nearby riparian habitat. Dredging, Dyke Repair, and Site Rehabilitation activities must be completed at this site as specified in C.3

Bid item 3 - South Stevens Pond Dyke Repair South Stevens pasture lies west of Bishops Corners Road, and south of Seneca Road in the town of Hector, Schuyler County, NY. This pasture pond was dredged and had a water control structure

Riparian Habitat Restoration 2018 installed in 2015. The dyke was overtopped and breached during recent flood events. Dredging is not required at this site, however fill and repair of dyke, as well as placement of rip rap and spillways is required.

Riparian Habitat Restoration Items Riparian habitat restoration items include stabilization of four structures (culverts and water troughs) that were damaged in 2018 floods.

Bid Item 4 – Fox Mill Culvert Stabilization Fox pasture lies east of County Road 137 and north of Parmenter Road in the town of Lodi, Seneca County, NY. This site may be accessed by tracked or 4 wheel drive approximately 0.1 miles east from the gate at CR 137. A 60 inch culvert in Mill Creek bisects a portion of Fox pasture in the northeast corner. This culvert sustained damage during the 2018 floods and is at risk for failure and further sediment loading into the creek. Culvert is to be replaced as specified below.

Bid Item 5 – Auble Culvert Stabilization Auble Culvert is located along the backbone trail west of the intersection with Vesa and Bower Roads in the town of Trumansburg, Schuyler County, NY. This site may be accessible by tracked equipment or 4 wheel drive approximately 0.29 miles west from the intersection of Vesa and Bower. This culvert was overtopped during the 2018 floods and has eroded the outlet and trail surface. Follow specifications for spillway repair, and trail drainage repair.

Bid Item 6 – Woodard Culvert Stabilization Woodard culvert is located along the backbone trail south from the intersection with Vesa and Bower Roads in the town of Trumansburg, Schuyler County, NY. (same as item 5.) This site may be accessible by tracked equipment or 4 wheel drive approximately 0.23 miles west from the intersection of Vesa and Bower. This culvert was overtopped during the 2018 floods and has eroded the outlet and trail surface. Follow specifications for spillway repair, and trail drainage repair.

Bid Item 7- Shannon Culvert Stabilization This portion of the backbone trail is approximately 0.25 of a mile south from the intersection of Ball Diamond Road and Wardner Corner Roads, in the town of Hector, Schuyler County, NY. The trail is accessible by tracked or 4 wheel drive equipment.Install Heavy Stone Fill, estimated quantity 37 CY, (NYSDOT Specification) to repair downstream trail bank and washed out apron area below invert of culvert. Follow further specifications for culvert stabilization.

Bid Item 8 – Peterson Trough Stabilization Peterson Pasture is located east of Chrisfield Road and south fo Smith road in the town of Lodi, Seneca County, NY. (see map). This site may be accessible by tracked equipment approximately 500 feet east from Chrisfield Road. This cattle watering trough suffered erosion around it’s base due to the 2018 floods. Follow specifications for trough stabilization.

Trail Drainage Restoration Items Trail drainage restoration includes repairing trail drainage patterns to a state that do not contribute to further erosion and degradation of water quality. Trail drainage restoration includes re-establishment or improvement of water bars to remove running water from trail tread, opening of ditching to improve controlled drainage, and establishment of gravel tread over geo-textile fabric. Follow further specifications for trail drainage repair.

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Bid Item 9 – Interloken Trail Drainage Repair This portion of the Interloken Trail is approximately 0.25 south from it’s intersection with Parmenter Road in the town of Lodi, Seneca County. NY (see map). The trail is accessible by tracked equipment or ATV. The trail experienced a moderate washout during the 2018 floods, with approximately 200 feet worth of the Interloken trail at this location scoured of its gravel surface down to the geotextile fabric.

This bid item calls for installation of a water bar to drain the trail above this section, and spreading of new gravel above existing geotextile. Install 1 new waterbar and 10 cubic yards gravel. Follow further specifications for trail drainage repair.

Bid Item 10 – No Tan Takto Drainage Repair This portion of the No Tan Takto Trail is approximately 0.5 miles from the Teeter Pond parking lot along Seneca Road, in the town of Lodi, Seneca County, NY (see map). The trail is accessible by tracked equipment or ATV. The trail experienced a moderate washout during the 2018 floods, but the existence of functioning water bars saved much of the trail tread. Install 1 new waterbar and 10 cubic yards gravel. Follow further specifications for trail drainage repair.

Bid Item 11 – Backbone Trial Drainage Repair This portion of the backbone trail is approximately 1/10th of a mile south from the intersection of Ball Diamond Road and Wardner Corner Roads, in the town of Hector, Schuyler County, NY. The trail is accessible by tracked or 4 wheel drive equipment. The trail experienced a moderate washout during the 2018 floods, with trail erosion causing a loss of tread gravel. This bid item calls for trail tread armoring.

Install 1 new waterbar and 10 cubic yards gravel. Follow further specifications for trail drainage repair.

Road Erosion Repair Items Road erosion repair items consist of restoring eroded or compromised road surface or drainage structures to prevent further degradation and subsequent degradation to water quality. Road erosion repairs consist of spreading and grading of surface aggregate material as well as cleaning of existing ditches and culverts.

Bid Item 12 – Backbone Horsecamp Road Erosion Repair Backbone Horsecamp is located along Picnic Area Road (CR 2) north of the junction with Burnt Hill Road, in the town of Hector, Schuyler County, NY. Repair road washouts with (estimated quantity 30 CY) Surface Course Aggregate. Also follow further specifications for road drainage repair.

Bid Item 13 – Ballad Pond Parking Lot Erosion Repair Ballard Pond parking lot is located along Searsburg Road (CR1) approximately 0.1 miles east from the junction with Potomac Road in the town of Hector, Schuyler Count, NY. Repair parking lot washout with (estimated quantity 80 CY) of Surface Course Aggregate. Also follow further specifications for road drainage repair

Bid Item 14 – Caywood Road Erosion Repair Caywood Road begins at the junction with route 414 heading west. It is located between Seneca Road to the south and CR 137 to the north. Resurface road with 4” surface course aggregate as depicted in Roadway Section Detail sheet. Recondition ditch and remove debris within to design for 24” minimum width. Debris may be left on site in area designated by COR. Also follow further specifications for road drainage repair

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C.3. General Project Description and Specifications

Pond Habitat Restoration Specifications

1. GENERAL NOTES

A. All existing piping and other waste material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed and disposed of from U.S. Government land.

B. All soil moving equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned to make it free of soil, noxious weed seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds prior to being delivered to the project site and leaving the site. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, noxious weed seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection by the COR., prior to the equipment being delivered to the site, does not disclose such material present. Disassembly of equipment components is not required. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service at least five (5) working days prior to moving each piece of soil moving equipment onto the project site, and arrange for a convenient time and place for the Forest Service to inspect each piece of soil moving equipment prior to it being placed into service. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all soil moving equipment prior to moving them between work sites. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, noxious weed seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection by the COR. The Contractor and the Forest Service shall agree on the methods of cleaning, location for the cleaning and control of off-site impacts, if any.

C. A spill prevention kit shall be furnished and on-site at all times during construction. This shall be paid for incidental to all other costs.

D. The Contractor shall apply temporary and /or permanent soil stabilization measures immediately on all disturbed areas where work is delayed or completed.

E. Any location of bare soil shall be seeded after completion of work. Prior to the beginning of seeding activities all surface areas required to be seeded shall be finished as required by other applicable subsections of this specification to the lines and grades shown on the drawings. Areas that have been damaged by erosion or other causes shall be restored before seeding. All stones, lumps, roots or other objectionable material shall be removed. The surface soil shall be roughened or loosened to provide a favorable condition for germination. Seed to be provided by the contractor. The native conservation seed mixture to be used at all sites. The seed mix shall be applied per the seeding formula and manufacturer’s recommendations.

F. All seeded areas shall be covered with erosion control matting or straw immediately following seeding. Erosion control matting shall be Type 1.A Rolled Erosion Control Products or equivalent and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Straw may be utilized on slopes less than 20% and must be free of seed heads.

G. Any ground disturbing activities beyond the authorized activities must be approved by the COR prior to implementation and restoration shall be paid for at the expense of the Contractor.

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H. The Contractor shall be liable for all damage to property, including gates, fences, trees, etc., caused by its operations. Damaged items shall be repaired or replaced, as approved by the COR, by and at the Contractor’s expense at no additional cost to the Government.

I. Acceptance of work is subsequent to completion of all specifications as outlined for Trough/Hydrant Installation, Culvert Replacement, and Pond Dredging. Site restoration shall be incidental to all other Costs.

2. POND DREDGING

A. Description. This work shall consist of the excavating, shaping pond side slopes and all material removed, on site material disposal, pumping and seeding and mulching all disturbed surfaces in accordance with these specifications and in reasonably close conformity with the lines, grades and typical cross sections shown on Sheet 19 or established by the C.O.R. It shall also consist of clearing and minor repair work, for the specified pond, in accordance with these specifications and the details shown on the drawings.

B. Clearing. All standing brush and trees on dike slopes shall be cut and disposed of. All cut material and down trees and other materials shall be disposed of on-site to be determined by the C.O.R. All stumps shall be cut flush and parallel with ground surface. Disposal shall be in accordance with the requirements of subsection Cleanup and Disposal and may include piling of brush for burning.

C. Pumping. Prior to the beginning of excavation, the pond shall be completely dewatered unless shown otherwise on the drawings. The discharge from any pumping operation shall not be discharged directly into a brook, stream or other body of water. Pump discharge shall be discharged into a settling pond or onto an area suitable to filter the sediment from the discharge prior to entering a stream or body of water as directed by the C.O.R.

D. Dredging Requirements. Prior to the beginning of excavation all necessary clearing along the pond edge and dewatering shall be completed. The pond shall be excavated to the depth and slopes shown on Sheet 19 and with a horizontal bottom. The excavation shall be carried to either the specified depth or solid rock whichever occurs first. Excavation of solid rock is not required. If a permeable material is encountered in the excavation that will cause the pond to leak, all excavation shall cease and the COR shall be notified immediately.

Excavated surfaces shall be reasonably smooth and uniform around the pond perimeter. All existing depressions, sloughs and washed or worn depressions on the external dike side slope surface and on all internal pond perimeter side slope surfaces shall be filled with excavated material to provide a uniform surface from the existing ground surface to the pond bottom. Transitions between different side slopes shall be uniform over the distance specified on the drawings.

E. Silt Fence Used For Erosion Control. A silt fence shall be used in the construction of temporary structures such as settling basins, check dams and other application as determined by the C.O.R. to control erosion and contain soil runoff. Silt fence shall be constructed in accordance with manufactures specifications.

F. Cleanup and Disposal. All excavated material shall be disposed of at the on-site location(s) shown on the drawings or at other on site locations directed by the C.O.R. Excavated material shall be placed

Riparian Habitat Restoration 2018 and spread so that it shall blend in with the existing natural or man-made landforms at the disposal site.

It is not the intent to create mounds or piles of waste material. The surface of the disposed material shall be sloped to drain, graded smooth and uniform with no projecting rocks, roots, stumps or other debris and be suitable for field mowing. Machine back blading is acceptable for the finished surface.

When disposed material is to wet to shape properly, it will be left to drain until it becomes suitable to grade and shaped as required above. All cut brush and trees and slash shall be removed and buried in the waste disposal area shown on the drawings or at other locations as directed by the C.O.R. All waste materials shall be matted down in layer and covered with at least two (2) feet of material dredged from the pond.

G. Post Site Work. All areas of bare soil shall be seeded as specified in the General Notes Section of these specifications.

H. Supplemental Fill Material. Prepare area of dam to be repaired by removing all organic matter, loose soil, and debris. Excavate area around exposed pipe to an extent that will allow for operation of vibratory compactor. Backfill area around pipe and compact with vibratory compactor in 4” thick, horizontal lifts. Once above the top of the pipe, backfill and compact material in 6” thick, horizontal lifts.

Final grades shall match existing adjacent grades. The final lift shall be 6” above existing top of dam elevation to allow for settling.

Backfill pond dykes with existing native fill material or supplemental fill as follows:

1. Backfill material shall contain a wide range of particle sizes from small gravel to fine sands with 20% clay content, and a Plasticity Index of more than 10 percent.

2. Backfill material shall be free of organic material and contain no noxious or invasive plant seeds or fragments.

3. Source of backfill material shall be communicated to the COR and be made available for inspection and sample collection a minimum of 14 days before construction.

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1. SPILLWAY REPAIR

A. Pipe Outlet Protection. Install riprap or rock armor a minimum of 15 feet in length by 15 feet in width at a depth of 1 foot with washed rock (no fines) a minimum of 6” diameter.

B. Natural Spillway. At South Stevens, ensure depth of spillway is lower than dyke level by 12” and armor the head of the spillway with washed rock (no fines) a minimum of 20 feet in length by 8 feet in width at a depth of 1 foot with 6” diameter or greater rock.

2. CULVERT REPLACEMENT (Bid Item 4 – Fox Mill).

A. Replace 60” diameter, 30’ long CMP culvert with a new 60” diameter 30’ long HDPE culvert. Place 5 cubic yards of riprap on the upstream bank around the culvert using riprap with a minimum diameter of approximately 12”. Install approximately 20 cubic yards of new structural backfill along with existing fill such utilizing back fill requirements specified in section C.2.H.

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3. CULVERT and TROUGH STABILIZATION A. Auble Trail Culvert (Item 5): Repair trail washout over trail culvert with 10 Cubic Yards of Surface Course Aggregate (FP-14 – crusher run). Install Light Stone Fill, 5 CY, (NYSDOT Specification or minimum size 8”) to armor downstream bank and apron around culvert.

B. Woodard Trail Culvert (Item 6): Repair trail washout around upstream end of trail culvert with 5 Cubic Yards of Surface Course Aggregate (FP-14 – crusher run). Clean out outlet ditch for 50 ft below culvert, ensure to facilitate drainage from culvert. Remove woody debris on upstream end of culvert and cut back vegetation around culvert (area of 10 ft x 10 ft). Woody vegetation to be cut is less than 3” in diameter. Debris and fill may be left on site outside of drainage pattern.

B. Shannon Trail Culvert (Item 7): Install Heavy Stone Fill, 37 Cubic Yards, (NYSDOT Specification or minimum diameter 12”) to repair downstream trail bank and washed out apron area below invert of culvert.

C. Peterson Trough (Item 8) Install 10 cubic yards Surface Course Aggregate (crusher run) around cattle watering trough and grade to 6” above bottom level of the trough tire.

4. RIPARIAN FENCE REPLACMENT

A. Fence Removal. Remove down or damaged posts, wire, braces, and dipose of off Forest Service property. Re-use existing corner posts that meet specifation.

B. Fence Installation. Install 600 feet of 4 strand barbed wire along existing location with 7 foot T-posts interspersed at 20 foot intervals. Install corner brace posts to existing fence as needed using 6” diameter pressure treated posts. Barbed wire gauge must be minimum of 18 gauge and a maximum of

15.5 to allow for break-away in flood events. Install two galvanized fence stays per 20 foot span between T-posts. Fasten wire using galvanized steel staples or manufacturer clips. Install one wire gate using specified fencing materials on east uphill edge of riparian area at a location specified by COR.

Trail Drainage Restoration Specifications

1. TRAIL DRAINAGE REPAIR

A. Water Bar Construction. Construct water bar drainage across trail tread at an angel of 30 degrees to 45 degrees with a cross slope of negative 2-4% into existing ditching or forest area to facilitate controlled drainage of trail tread. See design sheet.

B. Trail Tread Armoring. Install Surface Course Aggregate gravel (crusher run) to a depth of 6” and for the existing trail width (minimum 2’, maximum 4’) or a maximum of 10 cubic yards gravel per site.

Gravel must cover existing or remnant geotextile fabric.

Road Erosion Specifications

1. ROAD DRAINAGE REPAIR

A. Backbone Horse Camp Road (Bid Item 13): Repair road washouts with 30 CY of Surface Course Aggregate (FP-14 Specification- crusher run) between station 4+20 and 7+10. Recondition entire road surface from start to end, approximately 1/4 mile.

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B. Ballard Pond Parking Lot (Bid Item 14): ): Repair parking lot washout with 80 CY of Surface Course Aggregate (FP-14 Specification- crusher run) and grade to level with existing.

C. Caywood Road Erosion Repair (Bit Item 15): Place, spread, and compact Surface Course Aggregate (crusher run) to a compacted depth of 6” over a minimum of 700 linear feet of road surface. Restore existing ditch drainage according to design sheet.

C.4 Equipment Cleanliness

All soil moving equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned to make it free of soil, noxious weed seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds prior to being delivered to the project site. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, noxious weed seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection by the C.O.R., prior to the equipment being delivered to the site, does not disclose such material present. Disassembly of equipment components is not required. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service at least five (5) working days prior to moving each piece of soil moving equipment onto the project site, unless otherwise agreed.

The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all soil moving equipment prior to moving them off a project site or between work areas on a project site that are known to be infested with noxious weed species of concern and other work areas, if any, that are free of noxious weed species of concern. Areas known to be infested with specific noxious weed species of concern to the Forest Service shall be noted in the Schedule of Work. The Contractor and the Forest Service shall agree on the methods of cleaning, location for the cleaning and control of off-site impacts, if any.

When new areas of infestation of noxious weeds of concern to the Forest Service are identified on the project site by either the Forest Service or Contractor they shall be promptly reported to the other party

C.5. Biobased & Recycled Content Products Although there are no products being supplied by this contract, the Forest Service encourages the use of biobased and recycled content products in contractor operations.

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Affirmative Procurement Program go to http://www.biopreferred.gov/bioPreferredCatalog/faces/jsp/catalogLanding.jsp.

For more information regarding Environmental Protection Agency list of designate products to http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm

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Project Location

The Finger Lakes National Forest is located within the towns of Lodi and Covert in Seneca County, NY and the town of Hector in Schuyler County, New York.

Price Range

The Magnitude of Construction is:

Between $100,000 and $250,000.

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

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

C.1 Sustainable Acquisitions The Contractor shall comply with FAR Part 23 Sustainable Acquisition Policy and all associated laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders referenced therein. Contracts that include the supply of products and for the acquisition of services (including construction) that include the supply of products, require that the products provided are—

(1) Energy-efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated); (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-15 is included)

(2) Water-efficient; (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-15 is included)

(3) Biobased; (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-2 is included)

(4) Environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT®-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-13,14, or 16 are included)

(5) Non-ozone depleting; (applicable if FAR clause 52.223-11,12,20, or 21 are included), and/or

(6) Made with recovered materials (EPA-Designated products) (applicable if FAR clause 52.223- 9 or 17 is included).

(b) The required products in the contract actions for services include products that are—

(1) Delivered to the Government during performance;

(2) Acquired by the contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility; or

(3) Furnished by the contractor for use by the Government.

C1.1 Sustainable products identified for this solicitation:

The following is a list of sustainable products that that may be used i n t h e performance of this contract. The list is not all inclusive; the Contractor shall research for available products.

C1.1.1 Energy-efficient and Water-efficient Products ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/; and FEMP at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html www.epa.gov/watersense

Roofing Products, low flow toilets, faucets, appliances

C1.1.2 Biobased Products: (requires reporting at www.sam.gov by 10/31 each year) http://www.biopreferred.gov a Diesel Fuel Additives

(1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use.

(2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20). 90% - Minimum Biobased Content.

b Hydraulic Fluids - Mobile Equipment Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes. 44% - Minimum Biobased Content.

c Penetrating Lubricants Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables. 68% - Minimum Biobased Content.

d Greases - Truck Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots. 71% - Minimum Biobased Content.

e Gear Lubricants Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction. 58% - Minimum Biobased Content.

f Fuel Conditioners Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system. 64% - Minimum Biobased Content.

g Erosion Control Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth. 77% - Minimum Biobased Content.

h 2-Cycle Engine Oils Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear. 34% - Minimum Biobased Content.

C1.1.3 Environmentally Preferable Products:

www.epa.gov/epeat.

None

C1.1.4 Non-ozone Depleting Products:

http://www.epa.gov/snap

Foams, refrigeration products, air conditioning products

C1.1.5 EPA Designated Products:

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

Plastic trash bags, printer ribbons, toner cartridges, print & writing papers, Traffic Barricades, Traffic Cones, Engine Coolants, Rebuilt Vehicular Parts, Re-refined lubricating oils, retread tires, manual grade strapping, signage, sorbents.

SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.1 SUMMARY

A. References: In addition to publications referenced in the Contract and FAR 52.236-13, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions, and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions.

1. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards.

3. 40 CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

4. 40 CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of Hazardous

Waste.

5. 40 CFR, Part 761, EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions.

B. Acquisition of Publications: Referenced CFR publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

1.2 SAFETY MEETING

A. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the Superintendent, shall meet with the Government to review the Contract's safety and health requirements.

B. The Contractor's safety and health program shall be reviewed, and implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work shall be discussed.

1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

A. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Safety and Health Programs: The Contractor shall submit, for approval, copies of the project safety and health programs, as applicable to the work scope, or required as a result of the safety meeting, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Occupational Noise Exposure.

2. Fall Protection.

3. Personnel Protective Equipment.

4. Control of Hazardous Energy.

5. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices.

6. Lead.

7. Respirator Protection.

8. Confined spaces.

9. Heavy Equipment Operation

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Special facilities, devices, equipment and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the

Work shall comply with 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I and other applicable regulations.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. In accordance with FAR 52.236-13, when the Contractor is notified by the Government, of noncompliance with safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. In accordance with FAR 52.236-13 if the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by Government notice. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

3.2 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others.

3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.

B. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

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

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 1 June 2019. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within ___10___ days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at __TBD_________.

G.1 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

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

G.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

RESERVED

G.3 INVOICING

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices are to be submitted online 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. Your company must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account in order to submit an invoice on this project.

G.4 FINAL PAYMENT - RELEASE OF CLAIMS

The Government shall pay the final amount due the Contractor under this contract after—

(1) Completion and acceptance of all work;

(2) Presentation of a properly executed invoice; and

(3) Presentation of release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

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RELEASE OF CLAIMS

To be submitted by contractor with final invoice

Contract Number:

For and in consideration of payment and pursuant to the terms of the contract cited above, the government of the United States, its officers, agents, and employees are hereby released and discharged from all liabilities, demands, obligations, and claims arising under or by virtue of said contract.

Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: ________________________________

Title: ________________________________

Company: ________________________________

Date: ________________________________

G.5 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

Contractor will submit certification with every progress invoice

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

Page of

Unit (Region, Forest, District) Project: Contract No.

Name and Address of Contractor:

Invoice No. Invoice Date:

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that‐‐

(1) The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

(2) Payments to subcontractors and suppliers have been made, and timely payments will be made for the work activities covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code;

(3) This request for progress payments/credits does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and

(4) This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance.

(Name)

(Title)

(Date)

G.6 INCIDENTAL PAYMENT ITEMS

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete performance of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 EQUIPMENT CLEANING

SEE SECTION C

H.2 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(a) General. This contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), and Forest Service Acquisition Regulations (FSAR) that require past performance evaluations to be completed and entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Although the expected amount of this project is below the automatic reporting threshold, an evaluation may be entered into the CPARS system at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

H.3 UTILITY SERVICES

RESERVED

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (Applicable if contract exceeds $35,000)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY

2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (MAY

2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Alt 1 (Jan 1997) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

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52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (Applicable if contract exceeds $35,000) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) (Applicable if contract exceeds $35,000) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) (Applicable if contract exceeds $35,000) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) (Applicable if contract exceeds $35,000) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) ALT 1 (NOV 1991) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (NOV 2017) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

(Applicable if contract is over $35,000) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

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452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause– “Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

“Federal contract information” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the…