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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

12343420R0004

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

1079 MAIN STREET EAST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

FS 223 BEAR RUN ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

GAULEY RANGER DISTRICT

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

Price Range: The Government's estimated price range for all items combined is between $250,000 and $500,000.

Bid Guarantee: A bid guarantee in the amount of 20% of the total bid price is required. A copy of Standard Form (SF) 24, Bid Bond, can be downloaded form the following website:

(Note: Faxed copies of Bids, Bid Guarantees or Bonds are not acceptable.)

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

CARRIE EDWARDS; CONTRACTING OFFICER

1079 MAIN STREET EAST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

997178

Carrie Edwards 304-536-2144

1 4804/30/2020 local time 06/08/2020

4:00 PM

SEE SECTION F

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Amendment #1 12343420R0004 FS 223 Bear Run Culvert Replacement

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEASURE

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

15201 Construction Survey and Staking, Method 1 LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

15401 Contractor Testing LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

20101 Clearing & Grubbing LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

20102 Roadway Excavation & Embankment, Compaction Placement, Method 2

CQ STA 6.5 $ $

20301 Removal of Structures & Obstructions LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

20450 Channel Excavation LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

20801 Dewatering LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

20901 Structure Excavation CQ CY 300 $ $

20903 Structural Backfill, Crushed Aggregate, WVDOT Class 3, Compaction Method 1

AQ TON 185 $ $

25102 Placed Riprap, Class 2 (includes geotextile fabric) AQ TON 20 $ $

30116 Aggregate Surface Course, WVDOT Class 1, Compaction Method B AQ TON 200 $ $

60305 28’ Span x 7’ Rise x 32’ Long Precast Concrete Arch w/ Headwalls & Express Foundation, Conspan #O428

LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

61701 Guardrail System, Steel Type TL-2 AQ FT 87.5 $ $

61703 Terminal Section, Flared End AQ EACH 4 $ $

62552 Native Seeding & Mulching, Dry Method LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

63307 Object Markers AQ EACH 4 $ $

63309 Remove & Reset Signs LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

62552 Native Seeding & Mulching, Dry Method CQ ACRE .25 $ $

63501 Temporary Traffic Control, Including Installation & Removal of 30’ Portable Bridge

LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

64801 Install Stream Simulation Rock, Bed Class BR-1, Method A LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

64803A Placed Channel Rock, Class CR-4, Method A or C LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

64803B Placed Channel Rock, Class CR-7, Method A or C LSQ LUMP

SUM 1 $ $

TOTAL – FS 223 Bear Run Culvert Replacement: $

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:

OFFEROR INFORMATION:

BUSINESS NAME: _____________________________________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT NAME: ____________________________________________________

OFFICE PHONE: ____________________ CELL PHONE: ___________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER: _______________________

NOTES:

a) This solicitation will result in the award of one contract. There is a requirement to submit a technical proposal with your offer. See Section L for preparation instructions. Award will be made to the Contractor whose offer represents the Best Value to the Government. Past Performance & Experience, Technical Approach, Sustainable Acquisition and Price will be factored into the award decision. Evaluation criteria is located in Section M. You must submit pricing for all items, including any option items and/or option years to be considered.

b) In order to be eligible for a contract award under this solicitation, you must comply with all requirements of FAR Clause 52.204-7 – System for Award Management. Contractors may register in SAM at www.sam.gov; registration in SAM is free. If you do not have an “active” profile or you do not submit the requested information according to the solicitation provision, you will be considered non-responsive.

c) A pre-proposal meeting and tour will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 10:00 am. Interested parties should plan to meet at the following location: Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (located at the junction of Route 150 and Route 39/55, 16 miles from Marlinton and 22 miles from Richwood). Due to the complicated site conditions where work is required and the anticipated complexities associated with contract performance it is strongly encouraged that a representative from each interested party attend the scheduled site showing in person.

d) This is a construction project which has the following bonding requirements for offers over $150,000:

1. A bid guarantee in an amount equal to 20 percent of the bid price or $150,000, whichever is less, is required by the time set for submission of bids;

2. The successful offeror will be required to furnish a Performance Bond (SF-25) and Payment Bond (SF-25A) within 10 calendar days of the date they receive notice of award, the penal amount of each shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

Reimbursement for bond premiums, in accordance with FAR 52.232-5, Payment under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts and AGAR 452.232-70, Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price (See Section I for additional information).

e) In order to make an offer for this project, you are required to complete and return the following:

1. OFFER: Standard Form 1442 (Pages 1 & 2) – Sections 14-20

2. COST PROPOSAL: Schedule of Items – Section B (Pages 3-4)

3. REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS: Representations, Certifications, and other

Statements of Offerors or Respondents – Section K (Pages 37-41)

4. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals –

Section L (Page 46)

Completed packages should be received by 4:00PM on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the following address:

US FOREST SERVICE

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

ATTN: CARRIE EDWARDS

http://www.sam.gov/

12343420R0004

1079 MAIN STREET EAST

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986

Email offers will also be accepted at carrie.edwards@usda.gov.

mailto:carrie.edwards@usda.gov

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

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

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

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments To Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

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

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The primary objective of this project is to provide construction services for furnishing and installing a CON/SPAN precast concrete bridge system on FS 223 Bear Run Road in Greenbrier County, WV on the Gauley Ranger District of the Monongahela National Forest. The work shall include, but not be limited to construction survey and staking, clearing and grubbing, excavation, removal of existing structures, installation of a temporary bypass structure (including portable bridge), installation of precast concrete footings, geotextile, backfill, aggregate, and riprap armoring per specifications.

The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications. See contract drawings for general layout and details for each culvert replacement.

Prior to beginning construction, the Contractor is responsible for identifying appropriate commercial sources of material except where a specific source for a particular material is identified in the Contract, Contract Plans, or by the CO.

During the construction, the Contractor shall preserve and protect all vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not found within the clearing limits, which are not be be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.)

Contractor shall remove temporary bypass upon CO approval of all safety features included in the culvert replacement. Contractor shall also remove all sediment and erosion control features upon approval of permanent turf establishment.

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

C-2 PROJECT LOCATION

FS 223 BEAR RUN ROAD

(The project can be found at the following coordinates: N 38° 10’ 40”, W 80° 21’ 52”) Directions to work site from the Gauley Ranger Station: travel East on State Route 39/55 for 13.6 miles. Turn Right onto FR 223 Bear Run Road, follow 1.0 miles to the project site.

C-3 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS (Roads Projects)

Standard and Supplemental Specifications for FR-14 shown in the specification listing contained in the attachments are applicable to this contract. All specifications not included in the specifications listing but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable. The Supplemental Specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached.

[X] FHWA Standard Specification 2014 U.S. Customary applies [_] FHWA Standard Specification 2014 Metric applies

The attached “List of Specifications” and “Supplemental Specifications” apply.

C-4 CONTRACT TIME

Estimated start work date is July 6, 2020. The contract time will be 63 days. Period of performance is July 6, 2020 – September 6, 2020. Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanup. The contractor shall submit a schedule to the Contracting Officer for approval, 14 calendar days prior to the anticipated start of work.

C-5 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government. The contractor is also solely responsible for locating all work items in the field, and providing appropriate distance measuring instruments to find all work items.

b. Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 20º F in December and January to lows of 50º F in July and August. High temperatures range from 35º F in December and January to over 80º F in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project site is over 50 inches per year, including snow fall. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that result in a winter project shutdown. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks. Fog may form anywhere within the project area, and the site experiences frequent overcast conditions.

c. Work Hours. No Holidays and weekends, unless a written request is submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractor’s employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a Project Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

e. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site. The Contractor shall arrange to obtain the necessary highway permits from the State Department of Transportation prior to any commercial hauling on any state highways.

f. Site Access and Restrictions. Contractor shall maintain temporary access road during construction.

g. Toilets. No toilet facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilet facilities for employees and inspectors during on site construction.

h. Water. Non-potable water for the project construction can be drafted directly out of the streams if approved by Contracting Officer. Use Best Management Practices, provide screens to not extract aquatic organisms from the river, and do not block public access.

i. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials owned or supplied to the site. Lost, damaged, or stolen equipment or materials shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense.

All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. The contractor shall be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of the public and/or government employees at the site. All refuse shall be properly stored or removed from the site at the end of each day.

j. Traffic Control. The existing road shall be kept open until the temporary bypass is completed and approved by the CO. Delays on the existing road may not exceed 15 minutes at any one time.

k. Burning Permits. No burning shall be permitted during the duration of this project.

l. Protection of Resources. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all vegetation adjacent to the designated clearing limits. Between April 1 – Nov 14, the contractor must notify the CO at least 7 days prior to cutting any trees larger than 8” dbh, including trees identified on the plans for removal. Once notified, a district staff biologist will monitor the proposed trees to be cut for potential bat habitat and provide feedback to the CO. The contractor shall schedule and execute all work in a manner that does not contribute to soil erosion into nearby waterways. When tramming equipment through waterways, the contractor shall take care to minimize stream substrate disturbance. Also, ensure that the equipment has no active fluid leaks prior to moving equipment through waterways. Submit an erosion control plan prior to the start of construction, for approval.

C-6 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include the following unless otherwise required in the specification:

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

3. Names of Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer.

4. Specifications section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

7. Contractor's stamp, initial or signature, certifying the review of submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with contract documents. Provide all submittals within 14 calendar days of contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

8. Shop drawings if applicable

The following submittals are required for this project:

MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING REPORTS & OTHER SUBMITTALS

The following certificates, test reports, samples and test data shall be submitted on this report (3 sets each except only 2 samples unless noted). See AGAR section 452.236-76 for timely submittal and approval by Contracting Officer.

The following shall be submitted on this project:

Submittal Type Plan Sheet Reference

Specification Reference Description

1 Equipment Inspection N/A Special Contract Requirement H-14

Equipment Inspection – Notify CO for inspection prior to Mobilization

2 Written Plan N/A FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Clause

Safety plan

3 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification

Sediment & Erosion Control Plan

4 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification

Hazardous Spill Plan

5 Written Plan N/A Standard Specification Requirement 153

Quality Control Plan

6 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification

Proposal for Alternate Test Methods (if applicable)

7 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification

Traffic Control Plan

8 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification

Dewatering & Diversion Plan

9 Certification/Documentation N/A Standard Specification Requirement 105

Certification of Weed- Free Material

10 Certification/Documentation N/A Special Contract Requirement 208.09

Compaction Test Results

11 Documentation N/A Standard Specification 109.01

Measurement Notes

12 Documentation N/A Standard Specification 155 Construction Schedule

13 Documentation N/A Special Contract Requirement 203.05(a) and (d)

Disposal Agreements, Statements and Permits

14 Documentation N/A Standard Specifications 301.03

Target Values for Aggregate

15 Drawings N/A Standard Specification Requirement 104

As-Built Drawings

16 Drawings N/A Standard Specification 208 Working Drawings & Construction Details of Excavation Support Systems (if applicable)

17 Drawings N/A Special Contract Requirement 603.03(a)

Shop Drawings

18 Calculations N/A Special Contract Requirement 603.03(a)

Calculations

19 Written plan N/A Fire Plan

The following material certifications and/or testing reports shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by

Specification No.

Testing Reports As Required by Specifications when applicable

Material Certifications Per manufacture

Rip Rap FSSS 705.02

Turf Establishment FSSS 62501

Structural backfill FP-14 Section 704.04

Aggregate surface course FP-14 Section 703.05

SHOP DRAWINGS

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by

Specification No.

CON/SPAN Bridge System 60305 Guardrail System 61701

C-7 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 https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products www.epa.gov/watersense http://www.energystar.gov/ https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products http://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.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://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.

C.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH

2.1.1 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.

2.1.2 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.

2.1.3 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.

2.1.4 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.

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

6. Lead.

7. Respirator Protection.

8. Confined spaces.

9. Heavy Equipment Operation

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.2.1 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

2.3.1 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.

2.3.2 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

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

2.3.3 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.

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 10 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 63 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a date and time to be determined.

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

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.

Description Delivery Quantity Delivery Date Delivery Location Estimated Value 30’ Portable Bridge 1 NA Onsite $35,000

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.

RELEASE OF CLAIMS

To be submitted 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 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.

G-6 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

Contractor will submit certification with every progress invoice

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

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

Name of Contractor: Invoice No. Invoice Date:

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)

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

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

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surface observations.

(b) Weather conditions typical for this area indicate the following normal work season and fire season:

Normal work season: May through October Restricted work season: November through April (due to heavy precipitation) Normal fire season: March 1 – May 31, October 1 – Dec 31

(c) Transportation facilities providing access to the site are identified elsewhere herein.

H-1 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1. Bid Schedule (excluding the specifications)

2. Representations and Certifications

3. Instructions to Offerors

4. Special Contract Requirements

5. Contract Clauses (excluding the specifications and drawings)

6. Special Project and Supplemental Specifications

7. Standard Specifications

8. Drawings, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

9. Drawings, large scale over small scale

10. Drawings - Schedules on drawings over notations on drawings

11. Shop Drawings

12. Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

H-2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-Furnished property) made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

H-3 STORAGE AND STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS

Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of quality and fitness for the work. Stored materials shall be located to facilitate their prompt inspection. Sites on Forest Service administered land (identified elsewhere herein) and approved by the Forest Service may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of Contractor's plant equipment. All storage sites provided by the Forest Service shall be restored at the Contractor's expense.

Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for storage on other than Forest Service administered lands.

H-4 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall make all reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment within and adjacent to this construction project.

(b) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface waters.

(1) Wash water or waste from concrete, aggregate or other operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(2) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

(c) No petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall be released on or into land or rivers, streams, impoundments or other waters, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto or therefrom. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall transport off government lands all waste oil, vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), and oily rags and shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

(1) If the total on-site oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer. This plan shall include notification of appropriate state and local officials, the Contracting Officer and other appropriate agencies.

(2) At all on-site work areas (including Contractor storage, transfer, fueling, mixing sites, etc., for oil, oil products or any hazardous materials), the Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any release of hazardous products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States and shall conform to the federal, state and local regulations. Planned spill containment locations in stream courses shall be established prior to commencement of work activities. These locations will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer or representative. When deemed appropriate; additional planned preventive measures shall be established for review by the Contracting Officer or representative.

(3) The Contractor, acting independently, shall immediately take action to notify the appropriate agencies including the Contracting Officer, and to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases which are on or in the vicinity of the project and which are caused by the Contractor's employees, directly or indirectly. The Contractor shall have the necessary materials on site to contain a spill which may occur on land or within live streams as appropriate for any potential flow conditions likely to occur. This may require absorbent pads and/or booms or other containment devices. In the event the Government determines that additional resources beyond those of the Contractor's are required, the Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs including, but not limited to additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean-up of petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from or related to construction operations.

(4) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any hazardous materials to be used on the job and shall have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for those materials available on the job.

H-5 LOCAL DISPOSAL SITES

Debris encountered in the construction (i.e.; metals) and other waste materials generated in the construction (cartons, scrap, etc.) shall be removed and disposed off of National Forest Service Land, unless other disposal means are authorized in the plans or specifications.

H-6 TRAFFIC CONTROL, BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS AND OTHER DEVICES

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, flaggers, pilot cars and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Barricades and other obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic. All operations shall conform to the current requirements and guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail.

H-7 SALVAGE RIGHTS

No Contractor salvage rights exist under the contract unless specifically provided elsewhere herein.

H-8 MATERIAL SOURCES / DISPOSAL

Rock and mineral soil excavated within the normal excavation shall be conserved and used as needed.

Borrow sources are identified on the plans or elsewhere herein if made available by the Government. If alternate borrow sources are needed, they must be approved in advance by the COR. Such borrow sources shall be restored to a natural appearance.

If applicable, disposal areas shown on the plans are for clearing, grubbing and excavation materials only. No man-made products shall be placed in disposal areas unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

H-9 BLASTING

NOT allowed on this project

H-10 PROSECUTION OF WORK – WORK HOUR LIMITS – WORK ITEM LIMITS

The Contractor shall conduct activities so that interference with the public shall be kept at a minimum.

Operational date and time limitations will be shown under Individual Projects.

H-11 CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES AND GRADES

(a) The Forest Service will establish controls as shown on the plans. Any Forest Service established control points [if provided] including but not limited to flagging, wire flags, hubs or stakes shall constitute the field control from which the Contractor shall execute the work and shall be left in place until the Inspector or COR approves their removal.

(b) The Contractor shall do all further surveying, staking and engineering to establish the horizontal and vertical control necessary to result in having the finished work comply with the lines and grades shown on the drawings or stated in the specifications.

(c) If any Government furnished construction control points have been destroyed or displaced, or are erroneous, the Contractor shall promptly notify the COR. If these points are destroyed or displaced due to Contractor's negligence or operation, the cost for replacing them will be charged to the Contractor.

(d) In case of any construction changes, the Contractor shall cooperate with the COR and facilitate the prompt reestablishment of the field control for the adjusted work.

H-12 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SAFETY PLAN

The following conditions have been identified as inherently hazardous to a degree that failure to take the proper precautions could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This listing shall not be construed as all inclusive. The Contractor shall provide a written job-specific hazard analysis and safety plan that addresses and conforms to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and the clause entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13) included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

• Tree felling

• Temporary excavation / deep trenching / slope stability

• Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet

• Equipment operation

• Confined space entry

• Fire hazards

• Hazardous materials handling

• Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs etc.

H-13 AIRCRAFT USE

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of any intent to utilize aircraft in the performance of this contract at least 30 calendar days prior to planned use. Special requirements will apply to all work associated with aircraft, including compliance with a Project Aviation Safety Plan and current Forest Service guidelines for aviation management.

H-14 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

All earth moving equipment (loaders, excavators, dump trucks, etc.) moved to the job site shall be cleaned of weeds and their seeds prior to each entrance onto the National Forest lands. Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds. This may require the use of a pressure hose.

Equipment shall be made available for visual inspection by the Forest Service prior to entering Forest Service lands. The Contractor shall advise of a proposed date for mobilization. Inspections will take place at mutually agreeable en route locations in advance of entry onto National Forest lands.

Special care shall be taken to assure removal of noxious weeds and their seeds.

The Contractor shall take special care under this contract to prevent contamination of water at the work sites with any petroleum residues from mechanical equipment operations. This shall include daily inspection and cleaning as appropriate.

H-15 FINAL CLEANUP

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to, camp refuse such as tin cans, aluminum foil, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of upon completion of the road construction, all stakes, old culverts, flagging and similar debris within the project area.

This cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made. All debris shall be disposed of off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements.

H-16 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to…