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West Schubarth Stewardship IRSC Solicitation: 12363N21Q002

West Schubarth Stewardship IRSC Solicitation: 12363N21Q0002

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

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8. OFFER DUE DATE/

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USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch Pike and San Isabel National Forest 2840 Kachina Drive Pueblo, CO 81008

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

115310

$20.5 Million

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

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ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

Email: Darren.zychek@usda.gov USDA-FS Stewardship Contracting Branch 1400 Independence Ave. SW

MS-1138

Washington DC 20250-1138

Email: @ Telephone No: ( ) - x Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Via www.IPP.gov

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WEST SCHUBARTH STEWARDSHIP IRSC

PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST

PIKES PEAK RANGER DISTRICT

See attached Schedule of items

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

West Schubarth Stewardship IRSC Solicitation: 12363N21Q0002

2014 Central Oregon Restoration Project Solicitation #AG-04H1-S-19-4011

Continuation of Blocks 19-24 of SF-1449.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Proposals shall be valid for 60 days after the date of receipt for the solicitation. If additional time is needed, an extension will be requested. Refer to Section 50 for instructions on preparing your proposal and pricing.

Bonds: Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Performance Bonds are not required for this project.

All Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) to be eligible for award under this solicitation. If not actively registered by time of proposal evaluations, you will be found non-responsive. Registration in SAM is a free service – you do not need to pay to register in this system. If your registration is not active, you will not be considered for award.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

MANDATORY WORK ACTIVITIES

QUANTITY

(Appendix A and B apply)

(Appendix C applies) Mile

3.3

OPTIONAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

OPTIONAL WORK ACTIVITIES

QUANTITY

(Appendix C applies)

TIMBER/PRODUCT REMOVAL PRICE SCHEDULE:

(FLAT)

TOTAL OFFER

TOTAL QUANTITY

Note: These schedules are for pricing/payment purposes. See Instructions to Offerors for business proposal requirements.

NOTE: Price Proposals MUST be provided on ALL Items in Schedules: Mandatory Work and Option Work Activities and Timber or other products Removal Price Schedule. Unit prices prevail.

· PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS FROM DATE OF AWARD THROUGH 09/30/2024

Note: This opportunity requirement is a Request for Quote. All data and information submitted on this opportunity is to be considered information until a tentative quote has been identified/selected through Best Value techniques. For the entirety of the base solicitation and throughout all corresponding attachments, where the word “Offer” appears shall be replaced with “Quote” and “Offeror” appears shall be replaced with “Quoter.”

LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Performance of land management activities shall be in accordance with Project Description and Work Specifications. Payment for Land Management Work Activities in Schedule of Items will be made in Stewardship Credits in lieu of cash. All Base Work Activities (Mandatory) shall be performed. Option activities are listed in order of planned priority. Award may be made for option items in any order that the Contracting Officer determines is in the best interest of the Government.

Price quotation furnished by:

1. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice. (Using IPP now) See #41.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

(End of clause) Note: The above clause does not preclude expected quoter to be supplied any or all known regulatory certifications, permits, etc. to legally conduct stewardship work under this request for quote, should award be made. All expected quoters are encouraged to know the Federal and local prevailing labor laws and inspection standards for stewardship work within the State in which award is to be made. This is to include all known Farm Labor permits and timely submission for H2B-1 and Migrant Seasonal Worker Protection personnel. All posters and mandatory DOL and OSHA inspection criteria to be posted within the public work area for all workers free access may be obtained form DOL and OSHA via online downloads. The Government does not guarantee access nor full distribution of these items to the prospective awarded contractor.

FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEPT 2013)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall make maximum use of biobased products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless-

(1) The product cannot be acquired-

(i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following:

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov.

(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall-

(1) Report to http://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and

(2) Submit this report no later than-

(i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and

(ii) At the end of contract performance.

(End of clause)

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(a) Description of Work- The West Schubarth 2020 IRSC is part of the Upper Monument Creek Project located in the Pikes Peak Ranger District of the Pike National Forest, approximately 3.5 miles east of Woodland Park, Colorado. Land management objectives for the project area are summarized as follows:

(1) Improve Forest Health—Provide growing space for healthy trees and reduce fuel loadings.

(2) Utilize Timber or other products—Provide wood resource to forest product industry.

(3) Reduce hazardous fuels on National Forest System lands.

(4) Reintroduce Fire—Provide mechanical fuel treatments and preparatory work to manage the effects of the return of fire as a disturbance mechanism.

(5) Increase and Improve Late/Old Forest Structure—Provide maintenance of designated Old Growth Areas and forest components which trend to historic vegetation and habitat conditions (snags, down wood, cover, etc.).

(6) Improve Road Management—Provide construction, reconstruction, maintenance and obliteration to meet project area transportation plan and resource needs.

(7) Provide for public, firefighter, and agency personnel safety along road and trail corridors.

(8) Provide for for public safety along roads and trails within the administrative and designated recreation sites.

(9) Reduce the existing and potential forest fuels hazards within the treatment areas where ignition potential is the highest.

To accomplish these objectives, the contract includes the following components: stand thinning, mechanical fuels reduction, and removal of Timber. (Forest Tree Thinning/Timber Removal services for hazardous fuels reduction in priority watersheds. Project entails 552 acres of treatment on NFS Lands. Project is partner funded to address concerns of water providers.)

(c) Contract— Any resultant contract will be a commercial services contract with requirements for timber removal

(d) Project Location—the contract is located approximately 3.5 miles east of Woodland Park, CO in: T12S, R68W, Sec 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, and 15, 6th PM, El Paso County, Colorado, on the Pike San Isabel National Forest, administered by the Pikes Peak Ranger District. From Woodland Park Colorado at he junction of HWY 24 and Baldwin street, drive north unit the junction of Loy Creek and Rampart Range road. Take Loy Creek to the junction of NFSR 300 and NFSR 307 – go east on NFSR 307 approximately three (3) miles to the junction of NFSR 307 and Trail 721. This is the southeastern corner of the project area. Refer to the West Schubarth Contract Area Map for specific unit locations.

3. SPECIFICATIONS

General specifications for each Contract Activity individually described by an item number in the Schedule of Service Items can be found in Appendix A. Specifications for timber removal can be found in Appendix B and associated road plans and specifications in Appendix C for Stewardship related projects.

4. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall identify the quality control inspection system it will use to ensure that contract specifications will be achieved. At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor shall produce written inspection records in a format and at times and places satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer and be maintained until the date of contract closure. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

4.1 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall provide a general Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the technical proposal. The Contractor shall supplement the QCP within 7 days before start work based on items awarded to the Contractor and Government comments. Note: The QCP is a deliverable in Section 9 on page 12 of 67. The contractor shall conduct quality control inspections on all aspects of work. The field inspections shall be performed on each work item listed in Schedule of Items.

The general Quality Control Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor will assure quality meets the requirements and specifications of the contract. The Plan shall describe how quality will be monitored to assure the performance standards are met, the supervision of crew and work, and personnel that will be performing the quality control. Quality control shall include monitoring quality while work is in progress, residual tree care and other associated tasks, such as sample plots of thinning and subitems.

b) Slash Requirements.

c) Temporary Road Work/Skid Trails/Landings Cleanup

1. As outlined in Appendix B.

4.2 Plot Inspections. Where the unit of measure is per acre, the Contractor shall maintain a plot system that provides an unbiased sample of tasks listed in the Performance Requirements Summary.

The plot system shall be consistent with the method of work. For sawtimber and live non-sawtimber trees, the method of inspecting Contractor, post cutting, of all LTM units (CLIN0001), will be done using the walk-through (informal) method.

The COR will require a formal plot inspection be systematically done if the walk-through method is found to be insufficient or issues do not get fixed, the same issues continue, or the Contractor has finished the work on the treatment unit with the same specifications not being met.

A formal plot inspection is required for Hand Treatment (CLIN0002).

If formal plot inspection is required, the method of inspection will be completed using 1/50th acre (16.67 feet radius) fixed plots with at least 1 plot per five acres. Plots should be located systematically on a grid across each unit. Only plots that land in areas where there was treatment, count toward the overall quality percentage. Each cutting unit will have a minimum of two plots.

Plots shall be marked and identifiable on the ground, this includes plot numbers and visible flagging.

(a) Contractor shall provide inspection sheets and a sketch map of the Unit with plot locations to the Government. Inspection sheets shall be signed and dated by the person who conducted the inspection and shall certify that the inspection records are complete and accurate.

5. ACCEPTANCE

The Forest Service shall perform an inspection upon Contractor’s written request and assurance that work has been completed. Request shall be for a reasonable portion of work. Acceptance may be made for all or portions of work.

6. GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Quality assurance plans specific to individual items will be found in Appendix A,

7. FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed or Order for specific work items, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than as the date specified. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clauses. Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order all services within the scope that are required by Government activities specified in the Schedule only with the vendor holding this contract for the specified services. Timber Removal activities shall be scheduled and carried out in accordance with the Timber Removal Specifications in Appendix B or C and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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

The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through 09/30/2024.

9. SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

Pursuant to contract requirements, the following submittals are required within 10 days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed for review and/or approval, unless stated elsewhere in the specifications or otherwise mutually agreed:

All schedules and reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

10. PAYMENT

It is anticipated that funds will be exchanged in the performance of this contract because the value of the timber will not completely offset the value of the work to be performed. When payment is made to the contractor for work performed, it will be made in accordance with the specifications set forth under Measurable Performance Standards.

The value of work completed and timber removed will be documented in an Integrated Resource Statement of Account produced by Forest Products Financial System (FPFS) monthly when harvesting operations are underway.

11. STEWARDSHIP CREDITS

Stewardship Credits are credits that are earned and established when work listed in the Schedule of Supplies/ Services has been performed and accepted. Stewardship credits shall be earned at the rate as shown in the Schedule. Earned credits may be used to pay for timber value included in Schedule of Items. Unless otherwise indicated in the Schedules, credits will be earned based upon Actual Quantities accomplished and accepted.

12. ESTABLISHMENT OF STEWARDSHIP CREDITS

Notwithstanding references to payments in “Payment” clauses or provisions of this contract, payment for Stewardship Activities will be made with Stewardship Credits as indicated in the award document.

Stewardship Credits will be established on a monthly basis. Stewardship credits will be established for the number of units of each activity that have been completed and accepted. Acceptance may be for all, or a reasonable portion of, any specific activity.

Stewardship credits will not be established for work that is in progress that has not been accepted by the Forest Service. No credits will be established for work performed as indicated in the Schedule of Items and Appendix B Timber Removal Specification if appropriated agency monies are used or unless otherwise agreed.

13. TIMBER PAYMENT GUARANTEE

(1) General—(a) To guarantee payment for timber scheduled for removal under the IRSC, Contractor may earn Stewardship Credits in advance of removal, or provide a Timber Payment Guarantee in the form of an acceptable surety payment bond, cash payment, or a deposit in a Federal Depository negotiable securities of the United States.

(b) Any earned Stewardship Credits and alternate Timber Payment Guarantee together will maintain a minimum unobligated balance equal to the applicable charges for timber the Forest Service estimates will be cut in 60 calendar days plus the value of any outstanding charges, or equal to the total value of the timber that has not been paid for.

(c) Securities shall be deposited through the Contracting Officer accompanied by a power of attorney and agreement authorizing the bond-approving officer to sell or collect such securities if payment is not made within 15 days of billing by Forest Service. The penal sum of such surety bond or the market value at time of deposit of such negotiable securities shall be the maximum amount of the payment guaranteed.

(2) A Timber Payment Guarantee for a single contract shall be provided utilizing FS Form 6500-12.

(3) Blanket Surety Bond—(a) Contractor may furnish an acceptable bond, or deposits securities, to guarantee payment for timber from multiple contracts. Contractor shall not start cutting hereunder until this contract receives an allocation that will meet the obligation for payment guarantee.

(b) The amount of such bond or deposited securities shall be allocated to such contracts by the Forest Service. The Contractor will provide the contact information for the Forest Service representative administering the Blanket Surety Bond.

(c) When there is to be no timber cutting hereunder for 30 days or more and payment of current charges has been made, the allocation to this contract shall be reallocated to other contracts at Contractor’s request.

(d) A Timber Payment Guarantee for multiple contracts (Blanket Guarantee) shall be provided utilizing FS Form 6500-12a.

(4) Letters of Credit for Payment Bond—Contractor may use letters of credit in lieu of a surety bond for payment bond purposes when approved by Contracting Officer.

14. EXCESS STEWARDSHIP CREDITS

In the event there are excess (unused) established Stewardship Credits when all of the included timber has been cut and removed the Forest Service, at its option, shall either add more timber or make cash payment for the unused credits.

15. EXCESS TIMBER VALUE

In the event the value of the included timber exceeds the total value of all of the mandatory activities plus the ordered Optional activities, the Contractor shall make cash payment for the excess timber value.

16. REFUND OF EXCESS CASH

If at any time the credit balance of the Integrated Resource Statement of Account exceeds the charges for timber removed to date and for timber that the Forest Service estimates will be cut within the next 60 calendar days, any portion of such excess from cash in the account shall be refunded if requested by Contractor. If no cutting is planned within the next 60 calendar days, refund of the entire unencumbered cash balance may be made. After a refund, deposits shall be made to meet the requirements of the clause entitled, “TIMBER PAYMENT GUARANTEE” before additional timber may be cut.

17. FINAL PAYMENT - RELEASE OF CLAIMS

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

(1) Completion and acceptance of all work;

(2) Presentation of a properly executed voucher; 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.

18. AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at Pikes Peak Ranger District Office, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

19. 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 visual observation.

(b) Additional informational material made available to contractors including but not limited to: environmental documentation, timber cruise data, timber removal report and appraisal, maps, access permits, etc.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (i) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Overall Project Manager Logging Supervisor Fuels Treatment Supervisor (for non-commercial activities) Individual Sub-Managers – Individuals supervising individual sub-contracts for work items not covered by personnel noted previously herein.

(b) During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

22. EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS

This contract is subject to the Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), 29 United States Code (U.S.C) 1801-1872, and to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations implementing MSPA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 500. MSPA eliminates activities detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, requires registration of Farm Labor Contractors, and ensures necessary protection for the workers. Information regarding MSPA can be found at http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/index.htm.

If workers are hired under the H-2B program, (8 CFR Section 274A provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for the admission of nonimmigrants to the U.S. to perform temporary labor or services) a Temporary Employment Certification issued by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) in the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration is required. For further information on the requirements of the H-2B program, visit OFLC's website at http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ or Wage and Hour's website at http://www.dol.gov/whd/immigration/H2BFinalRule/index.htm.

Compliance with MSPA and the INA is a material condition of this contract. If the contractor employs any unauthorized worker(s) during the performance of this contract that violates section 274A of the INA, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

1. Definitions A. H-2B worker: as used in this part means a nonimmigrant holding a visa authorizing the individual to legally work in the US to perform temporary labor or services. A worker with an H-2B visa (H-2B worker) may also be considered a migrant agricultural worker under MSPA depending on the type and nature of work performed.

2. Migrant Agricultural Worker and Seasonal Agricultural Worker: as used in this part means individuals employed for agricultural (including forestry) work on a seasonal or temporary basis.

a) A worker, moving from one seasonal activity to another, is employed on a seasonal basis even though the worker may continue to be employed during a major portion of the year.

b) An overnight absence from the migrant workers permanent place of residence is required.

c) Members of the contractor's immediate family are not considered migrant or seasonal workers. Immediate family includes:

· Spouse

· Children, stepchildren, or foster children

· Parents, stepparents, or foster parents, or

· Brothers and sisters

3. Farm Labor Contractor (FLC). As used in this part means a person including an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company or a corporation, who, for any money or other valuable consideration, paid or promised to be paid, performs any recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting of any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker.

4. Registration Requirements A. Any contractor providing or hiring H-2B nonimmigrants for work under this contract shall provide a copy of their Temporary Employment Certificate. General information about the H-2B program can be found on Fact Sheet # 78 at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs78.htm. Contractors can apply for the certificate through the US DOL Employment & Training Administration's on line iCERT Visa Portal System at https://icert.doleta.gov/ or by paper application.

B. Any contractor who meets the definition in (2.c.) above providing or hiring migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Federal DOL Farm Labor Contractor Certificate of Registration (http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/fts_wh530.htm). The contractor shall carry the certificate at all times while engaged in contract performance and shall display it upon request. Any of the contractor's employees who perform any one or more of the activities defined as an FLC in paragraph (2.c.) must have their own FLC Employee Certificate. General information about MSPA can be found on Fact Sheet #49 at DOL Wage and Hour Divisions webpage http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs49.htm.

5. Certifications The Contractor shall provide applicable H-2B Temporary Employment Certificate and/or Farm Labor Contractor Certificate as part of their representations, certifications, and acknowledgements. Subcontractor(s) meeting the definitions above shall follow the same requirements as the Prime Contractor. It is the Prime Contractor's responsibility to ensure the Subcontractor's information is provided to the Contracting Officer.

6. Worker Protections A. Worker Information Posters

a) A contractor who uses the H-2B program to meet its temporary employment needs must post and maintain the H-2B poster (WH-1505) in a conspicuous location accessible to workers at the job site.

b) The contractor shall display and maintain the MSPA poster (WH-1376) on the job site in a conspicuous location accessible to workers during the contract performance period.

B. Personal protective equipment

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

b) Before a worker begins operating equipment, the contractor shall train the workers on the safe operation and use of the equipment

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

· Head Protection

· Hearing Protection

· Eye/Face Protection

· Leg Protection

· Foot Protection

· Hand Protection

d) PPE must be sanitary and in reliable condition. Do not use defective or damaged PPE. PPE must be inspected prior to use on each work shift to ensure it is in serviceable condition.

e) A checklist of applicable PPE guidelines typical for the work performed under this contract is provided. This does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of performing a risk assessment or providing the necessary PPE for their operations.

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

2. Manual Logging and Forestry Related activities: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/logger/personal_equip.html

2. General Machine and Vehicles Logging and Forestry Related activities: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/mechanical/machines.html . Field Sanitation.

OSHA established minimum standards for field sanitation in covered agricultural settings. Refer to Fact Sheet # 51 Field Sanitation Standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

· Employment Requirements - Fact Sheets with relevant information may be found at http://www.dol.gov/WHD/fact-sheets-index.htm.

. Contractors employing workers in forestry related work are required to comply with wage and payroll standards and recordkeeping requirements.