12363N21Q4006-BaseOptYrs.pdf

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Attached to: Treatment Services for Alabama Base with 4 Option Years
Solicitation number: 12363N21Q4006
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Forest Service R4-Intermountain Region

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This is a solicitation for chemical treatment services on National Forest lands in Alabama over a five-year period from 2021 to 2026. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, supervision, permits and licenses to complete a minimum of 600 acres annually of chemical site preparation and 800-1400 acres of release treatments. Two price quotes are required, one for contractor-furnished chemicals and one for government-furnished chemicals. The contractor must follow all EPA, OSHA and Alabama regulations regarding herbicide application and worker safety. Treatment methods, restricted areas, inspection procedures and payment terms are outlined in detail in the 20-page specification.

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SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

BOISE ID 83709-1663

1249 S VINNELL WAY STE 200

ATTN CHAD AT BULLOCK

SW IDAHO-NEVADA ACQUISITION CENTER

4146 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

115310

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR0261

RFPIFB

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

04/08/2021

208-373-4128CHAD A.T. BULLOCK

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

05/14/2021 1000 MT

b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12363N21Q4006

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1027178OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

MONTGOMERY AL 36107

2946 CHESTNUT STREET

NATIONAL FORESTS IN ALABAMA

15. DELIVER TO

BOISE ID 83709-1663

1249 S VINNELL WAY STE 200

ATTN CHAD AT BULLOCK

9. ISSUED BY

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$8.00

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

SW IDAHO-NEVADA ACQUISITION CENTER

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Advertise Base with 4 Option Years Period of Performance: 06/01/2021 to 05/31/2026

0100 This Request is for chemicals to be furnished by contractor when servicing sites as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) Attached.

Advertised Period of Performance (POP) Base Year with Four Options Years June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2026. (SSCC)

Base Year POP June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 Estimated Acres 643 to be serviced.

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CHAD A.T. BULLOCK

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

12363N21Q4006 Alabama Page 1 of 54

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

COST PER ACRE INCLUDING CHEMICALS $_______________

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 06/01/2022

0101 This Request is for chemicals to be furnished by contractor when servicing sites as stated in the

Statement of Work (SOW) Attached.

Advertised period of performance Base Year with

Four Options Years June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2026.

(SSCC)

Option Year 1 POP June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023

Estimated Acres 643 to be serviced.

COST PER ACRE INCLUDING CHEMICALS $_______________

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 06/01/2023

0102 This Request is for chemicals to be furnished by contractor when servicing sites as stated in the

Statement of Work (SOW) Attached.

Advertised Period of Performance (POP) Base Year

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

12363N21Q4006 Alabama Page 2 of 54

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

12363N21Q4006 with Four Options Years June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2026. (SSCC)

Option Year 2 POP June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Estimated Acres 643 to be serviced.

COST PER ACRE INCLUDING CHEMICALS $_______________

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 06/01/2024

0103 This Request is for chemicals to be furnished by contractor when servicing sites as stated in the

Statement of Work (SOW) Attached.

Advertised Period of Performance (POP) Base Year with Four Options Years June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2026. (SSCC)

Option Year 3 POP June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Estimated Acres 643 to be serviced.

COST PER ACRE INCLUDING CHEMICALS $_______________

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 06/01/2024

0104 This Request is for chemicals to be furnished by contractor when servicing sites as stated in the

Statement of Work (SOW) Attached.

Advertised Period of Performance (POP) Base Year with Four Options Years June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2026. (SSCC)

Option Year 4 POP June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Estimated Acres 643 to be serviced.

COST PER ACRE INCLUDING CHEMICALS $_______________

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 06/01/2026

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

12363N21Q4006 Alabama Page 5 of 54

Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON STANDARD FORM 1449)

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within _5_ days before the contract expires.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within __1__; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least __5__ days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ___60____ (months).

(End of clause)

(End of Addendum)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items.

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.

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(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

☒ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-

282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (5) [Reserved].

☒ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-3.

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] ☒ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-6.

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-7.

☒ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV of 52.219-9 ☐ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-13.

☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

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☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-28.

☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755).

☐ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.222-26.

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.222-35.

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.222-36.

☒ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☒ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O. 13496).

☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification . (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

☒ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☒ (ii) Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (E.O. 13693).

☐ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (E.O.s 1342 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.223-13.

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.223-14.

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

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☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.223-16.

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (E.O. 13513).

☐ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (E.O. 13693).

☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.224-3.

☐ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (JAN2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3.

☐ (iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) Alternate III of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

2302Note).

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements .

☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 11210 $12.05

☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 .

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658.

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (E.O. 13706).

(xix)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

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NATIONAL FORESTS IN ALABAMA

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CHEMICAL SITE AND RELEASE APPLICATIONS

DIVISION 100 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

This Request is for TWO estimates one for chemicals to be furnished by contractor and the second quote is for the Government to furnish the chemicals.

110-Scope

Contractor will Furnish all labor, supplies, tools, transportation (except items specified in Division 114 Government-furnished property) and one individual that speak English to oversee the day to day operation and a person certificated for herbicide application mixing by direct foliar spray, and injection methods. This contract is intended to complete a minimum of 600 acres of chemical site preparation and 1400 acres of Release per year for base year. However, option years is intended to complete a minimum of 600 acres of chemical site preparation and 800 acres of Release per year for base year and four option years.

111-Description and Location

All areas within the boundaries of the National forests in Alabama which consists of the Bankhead, Oakmulgee, Conecuh, Shoal Creek, Talladega, and Macon, Tuskegee Ranger Districts of the Bibb, Hale, Perry, Calhoun, Cullman, Conecuh, Cherokee, Cleburne, Clay and Winston Counties. See attached vicinity and unit maps for locations of treatment areas.

112-Description of Site Preparation and release Treatment Areas

Treatment Method – Foliar Spray Treatment

Within treatment area boundaries, and with the exceptions identified in Division 214-Reserved

Trees, treat all stems and brush that is 6 feet in height or less than in height using the following method:

Using backpack sprayer and handgun equipped with a spray tip, apply herbicide as a foliar spray in a water mixture onto existing herbaceous and woody vegetation not specified as leave material. Woody vegetation to be treated includes each shrub, loblolly pine seedlings or saplings less than eight feet in height, and hardwood seedlings or saplings less than Six feet in height.

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To apply this treatment, direct the spray on to the target foliage, being sure to cover the growing tips, while keeping herbicides off longleaf pine terminal shoots and needles.

Amount of Application – Foliar Spray Treatment

Mix a 4% triclopyr 4 (ester), ½% imazapyr, and ½% d’limonene (Cide-Kick) mixture in water.

Depending on site condition COR may designate that another mix of triclopyr 4, imazapyr, Hexazinone (Velpar L), Aquatic use Imazapyr, Aquatic use glyphosate and non-ionic surfactant and d’limonene be used that is consistent with label instructions and the standards and guidelines contained in The Revised Land and Resource Management Plan. Foliage is to be sprayed with herbicide mixture so that all foliage is wetted to the point of runoff.

The site preparation treatment areas include recently Timber harvesting areas with scattered trees debris remaining that may have mature trees and seedlings present varying in age from one year old to several years old. There may be clumps of standing pine and Hardwood pole timber scattered in the treatment areas. It is strongly encouraged for contractor to satisfy themselves as to unit conditions fulfilling the contract specification prior to bid submission.

113-Boundaries

Boundaries of areas to be worked have been marked with 3 orange slashes painted on trees or flagging. To avoid confusion, the COR or Contract Inspector will furnish and show type of delineation to the contractor upon request at the start of work on each treatment area. Some units may contain “special areas” that are designated on the ground by three white slashes painted on boundary trees. These areas are excluded from treatment and contractor personnel are instructed NOT to enter these areas.

114-Government Furnished Property

This Request is for TWO estimates one for chemicals to be furnished by contractor and the second quote is for the Government to furnish the chemicals.

The Government will furnish all herbicides, dyes and, adjuvant to fulfill each district portion of this contract specification. Government furnished property will be available at each ranger district location throughout the state of Alabama depending on proximity to work site. Herbicides will be considered delivered to the contractor upon receipt or loading onto contract private vehicle. Contractor will be responsible for spill-free transportation of this property to and from the job sites. The contractor can pick up Government-furnished property from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 am Monday – Friday (except Federal holidays) unless other arrangements have been made with district personnel. Water for herbicide mixing will be available at districts Work Centers. All alternate water sources that the contractor would like to use must be approved by the COR prior to their use.

No creek or pond water is acceptable.

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115-Contractor –Furnished Items

The contractor will furnish all Permits and licenses required by law, labor, transportation, supervision, materials, equipment and personal protection equipment needed to complete the contract except as specified in Division

114. This includes but is not limited to mixing containers and tanks, low pressure sprayers (i.e. Solo 475 or similar) and equipped with an applicator for direct foliar use. Only low-pressure, manual pump sprayers will be allowed under this contract, gasoline powered motorized sprayers are not permitted. The COR may at any time specify the tip size and type. A 2503 tip is recommended.

Storage tanks must be equipped with water tight lids, internal agitation or a mean of agitating the tank mix, and must have a control valve attached directly to the outlet on the tank.

No ground disturbing equipment will be allowed, crew vehicles must remain on designated roads and may be required to park within designated zones at the discretion of the COR. Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) outfitted with storage tanks of 55 gallons or less, may be used to transport additional herbicide to crews in site preparation units, provided that the UTV remains within the marked unit boundaries and is only used to shuttle herbicide. No herbicide is to be applied from the UTV.

DIVISION 200-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

201-Calibration of Equipment

The contractor shall be responsible for making certain that each herbicide applicator is applying the specified volume of herbicide solution. Each applicator shall be checked DAILY by the contractor and the forest service reserve the right to also perform inspections. Daily documentation is the forest service responsibilities Contractor will self-inspect and provide daily documentation to the COR or inspector on the amount of herbicide, mixed used, areas covered and fill out the record sheet as shown in Appendix A.

202-Timing of Treatment

Contract time shall be required to commence work under this contract within 10 (ten) calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the work within allotted contract (16 acres per day). calendar days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.

203-Maintenance Requirements

Equipment will be maintained in an operable condition capable of delivering the full dosage required to control tree stems.

204-Handling of Herbicide Containers

All containers used to furnish herbicide to the contractor shall be accounted for AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY. They will be returned to the Forest Service Work Center after being emptied and triple-

12363N21Q4006 Alabama Page 14 of 54 rinsed ON SITE. The return and accounting of containers from previously issued chemical will precede any additional issuance of chemical to be used.

Daily Dairy Log records of the application types, chemicals used, quantities of each chemical used and the portions of the treatment area covered on that day will be kept by the contractor and government employee and will be turned in to the COR, Forest service employee will be present at the time of CHEIMICAL MIXING.

Travel outside the treatment area with “Mix” in the contractor’s tank will be limited. The contractor will mix at any given time only an amount of product needed for a day of work.

When the weather conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances result in the contractor’s inability to “Spray-out” the quantity of mix for a treatment area the COR will be contacted.

The contractor shall not transfer un-mixed or left-over tank mixed herbicides into any container other than those furnished by the Government. EPA labeling procedures will be strictly followed as they relate to herbicides.

Herbicides or surfactants shall not be left on the job sites overnight.

205-Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs

The contractor shall take precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes, and reservoirs by fuels, oils, other chemicals, silt, or other harmful materials.

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