12363N26Q4207 RFQ--.pdf

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: 12363N26Q4207 Posted Date: 07/22/2026 Original Response Date: 08/12/2026 Current Response Date: N/A Product or Service Code: Z1LB Set Aside: Small Business NAICS Code: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction – $45 Million

Contracting Office Address

USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services National Stewardship Contracting Branch 1400 Independence Ave. SW, MS-1138 Washington DC 20250-1138

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12363N26Q4207 has been issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Prescott NF Fire Center Ramp Reseal and Crack Repair.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 Million. The product service code is Z1LB. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government (as determined by the solicitation evaluation criteria). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency, and proposals shall be valid for 60 days after the date of receipt for the solicitation.

Points of Contact

Thomas Tran, Contracting Officer, thomas.tran2@usda.gov Site Visit: 7/27/2026 at 10AM Local time MST Please contact Douglas Colaprete at 208-875-1709 to sign up for the site visit Prescott Fire Center 2400 Melville Road Prescott, AZ 86301

Offerors shall quote in accordance with the SOW. Please provide your price and technical proposal separately. Technical proposals that fail to adequately address all evaluation factors and criteria may receive a reduced score or may not be considered.

Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after submission.

Please label file name by format below:

Company name, price or technical proposal or both and name of project Ex. USDA Price/Technical Proposal Solicitation #

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

1160906

USDA-FS STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BR

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW

MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

363N

THOMAS TRAN

b. EMAIL thomas.tran2@usda.gov

7/22/2026

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12363N26Q4207

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance upon receipt of notice to proceed and shall be completed no later than December 01, 2026.

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

negotiable. (See FAR Clause 52.211-10)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

a. Offers to perform the work specified in Item 10 shall be submitted by 11:00 am CDT, August 12, 2026. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing bid bonds shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

is not required.is, 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

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.) 10

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

mandatory

30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected .

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

USDA-FS STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BR

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW

MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

SOLICITATION FOR PRICING AND TECHNICAL PROPOSALS

1160906 R3 AZ Prescott NF Fire Center Ramp Reseal and Crack Repair

See Schedule of Items, specific work description, supplemental specifications/terms and conditions, and attachments that apply to the work. These terms supplement the base IDIQ terms and conditions.

**ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A SCANNED COPY OF THE FULLY EXECUTED BID BOND IF REQUIRED, SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO THOMAS TRAN AT thomas.tran2@usda.gov AND

RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE IN BLOCK 13.

xThis performance period is x x (If total price exceeds $150,000 - see page 5) x

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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 by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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

See schedule

USDA-FS STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BR

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW

MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

363N

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM IPP

ALL INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM IPP

VIA WWW IPP GOV

THOMAS T. TRAN

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish 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.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

Continued...

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Payment will be made via EFT. Invoice using IPP.Gov Set Aside For: Large Small

Woman- Owned SDVOSB Hubzone 8(a)

(Please check all that apply) x

**MUST HAVE ALL INFO BELOW**

Company Name:

Vendor Rep:

Phone:

Email:

Mailing Address:

UEI SAM #

Estimated Period of Performance 09/01/2026 – 12/01/2026

Contractor Signature: ______________________________________

Contractor Parent BPA/IDIQ #: ______________________________________

**QUOTES ARE DUE BY: 08/12/2026 by 11:00AM CST**

Questions are due by COB 07/30/2026

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Prescott Fire Center, Prescott National Forest PROJECT TITLE: 0309 Q3 CON FAM PFC ATB Ramp Reseal and Crack Repair

WORKPLAN ACQUISITION PLAN/REQUISITION NO: WPAP: 721505,

Requisition: 1160906

Period of Performance (Required for Services and A&E)

9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NUMB

ER

DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

Total

1 Mobilization 1 2 Crack Seal and fog seal 1 3 Reapply tarmac markings on asphalt and concrete

4 Optional Item - Hydro blast old tarmac markings on asphalt and concrete

Total Amount without Line Item 4 = Total Amount with Line Item 4 =

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EVALUATION CRITERIA:

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

General Proposals shall be submitted in two parts: a technical proposal and a price proposal. Each part shall be separate and complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently of the other. The price proposal shall be submitted with the solicitation forms.

Offerors are cautioned that sufficient and detailed information must be presented in their proposals to enable the Government to evaluate their proposals fully in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria contained herein. The Government is not obligated to ask for additional information and in the absence of appropriate information, the proposal will be rated deficient.

Price Proposal A completed schedule of items with pricing information completes this requirement.

Technical Proposal Offerors shall submit technical information for their firm and any proposed major subcontractors. Please submit your past performance with the technical information. Also, the offeror shall submit information that illustrates a technical understanding of the work to be performed.

1) Relevant Past Performance:

Relevant Past Performance shall be obtained from previous work with the Federal Government and utilized for evaluation on this contract. Please provide at least 3 past performances with references.

2) Technical Approach:

All offerors should show a high level of understanding of the work to be performed. This can be accomplished by submitting with the proposal the following information:

1. Description of how the work will be performed

2. Schedule (accomplishing work while meeting weather conditions)

3. Key Personnel

4. List of equipment to be used

3) Experience/Qualification:

The Offeror will be evaluated on the experience and qualifications of their company and personnel.

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Technical Evaluation Criteria Technical proposals will be evaluated and rated by a Technical Evaluation Panel. Proposals shall be prepared in accordance with the proposal preparation instructions. The Government intends to evaluate quotations using a comparative evaluation methodology. This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation.

The Government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements and offer additional value or benefits, even if they are not the lowest priced.

1) Relevant Past Performance:

a) Relevant Past Performance shall be provided and utilized for evaluation on this contract.

• Name of contract

• Contract number

• Total contract value

• Completion date, or stage of completion if still in progress

• Project owner's name, email address, and telephone number

• Specific type of work, project location, size, etc.

• Whether the project was completed within the contract timeframe

• What the exam quality was, and if there was any work that received less than full pay or any penalties and the extent of rework conducted.

• Reference for the contract

2) Technical Approach:

b) Understanding of Proposed Work: Offeror demonstrates a technical understanding of the proposed work including but not limited to preliminary scheduling, equipment requirements, site conditions and location, project challenges, and material requirements.

3) Experience/Qualification:

Evaluates the company’s history, background, and ability to perform work of similar size, scope, and complexity. Specialized work and accomplishments relative to the scope of work.

4) Acceptability:

An offeror’s documented response to the solicitation will not be deemed acceptable, if not received by the specified closing date and time, and the submitted proposal not clearly demonstrate the offerors understanding the needed work. In such cases the offeror will be viewed as having “failed” this criterion and will not be considered for award.

5) Cost or Price:

Each acceptable offer will be evaluated for reasonableness of proposal price. This criterion will include consideration of cost information provided. It is the Government's intent to assess the unit prices to determine reasonableness and offeror's understanding of the work and ability to perform the contract.

The importance of price may become greater as the differences between technical proposals decrease.

Where technical proposals are determined to be substantially equal, price may control award.

(b) Award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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Project

0309 Q1 CON POW FAM PFC ATB Ramp Reseal and Crack NEW OUT

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This project consists of providing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, mobilization/demobilization, and incidentals for crack sealing and applying Fog Seal (emulsified asphalt seal coat) to the asphalt at the Prescott Fire Center airtanker base/ light fixed wing ramp and helibase.

Before Fog Seal is applied, all existing asphalt and concrete tarmac markings on the airtanker base ramp and helibase will require Hydro Blasting to completely remove all markings and striping.

Before removing all markings and striping, contractors are encouraged to take photos and dimensions of all existing markings and striping. Note: The Contractor shall be responsible for accurate field measurements all striping and markings before their replacement. All replaced striping and markings must meet FAA standards for markings used on airport runways, taxiways, and aprons.

2.0 Background

The project site is located at the Prescott Fire Center, Henry Y.H. Kim Aviation Facility, 2400 Melville Road, Prescott, Arizona 86301.

The Prescott Fire Center consists of a main building, a warehouse, an airtanker base, helibase and is a vital facility for wildland firefighting efforts. During the fire season (typically April through August) there could be as many as 100 employees working in the Prescott Fire Center building and a high likelihood of aircraft utilizing the ramp & helibase. This work for this project will need to be completed between the months of September and March.

The asphalt Tarmac was installed in 2015. It was fog sealed in 2018 and again in 2022. The asphalt Tarmac was also crack sealed in 2022.

The construction site experiences moderate temperatures between May-September with monsoonal rains starting in July and typically run through August. Winters are generally cold with expected snowfall that sometimes run into late spring.

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

A. The work is on land leased to the Forest Service by the City of Prescott. Notification to the

Prescott Regional Airport management must be made one week in advance. The COR will coordinate the communication with the airport.

B. The work must be completed between November 15th, 2025, and September 30th, 2026, and during time periods that meet the minimum temperature and maximum wind limitations.

Additionally, work cannot be scheduled during the months of May, June, or July.

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C. A site can be made available to the Contractor for staging and storage during the duration of the project and will be identified by the COR prior to beginning the work. Any damage resulting from the Contractor’s use of the site will be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense at the direction of the COR.

D. The site is located within the municipality of Prescott and is easily accessed via paved surface roads.

E. Restroom facilities are available during business hours.

F. Transportation to and from the work site for the Contractor’s personnel and materials will be provided at the Contractor’s expense.

G. The Contractor shall take reasonable measure to secure equipment and contract work against theft or vandalism. The Forest Service is not responsible for theft and/or vandalism of any materials or equipment left at the project site.

H. The work zones shall be delineated and marked to adequately warn visitors, government contractors and all government employees of equipment operations and other hazardous conditions. The Contractor is responsible for providing barrier materials and maintaining barriers such as temporary barricades, barrier tape, curbs, etc. at all work zones. The Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and restore the site to its prior condition as a part of the project closeout procedures. Any damage to existing improvements shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense according to the direction of the COR.

I. Perform construction during normal working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work schedules can be deviated from upon written request to the COR no less than 5 business days from the scheduled change request. The project site is adjacent to the Prescott Regional Airport and the gates and access to the airport must always be locked/secure. There are delineation marks on the asphalt on the ramp which are unauthorized to cross without a badged escort from the airport. The COR will identify the areas that cannot be accessed without an escort. If crossed, the contractor may be assessed a fine from the Federal Aviation Administration and will be responsible for the payment.

J. An Escort and Barricade Plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Prescott Airport Personnel. The plan will delineate access control at the interface between the movement and non-movement areas. The contractor is responsible for any fees assessed by the airport for providing an escort in the movement area of the project.

K. Keep driveways, walkways and entrances clear and available to emergency vehicles and pedestrians. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials, unless approved by the COR.

L. The Government will occupy premises during construction and on the surrounding areas of the building.

M. Smoking is not permitted within any building, or within 25 feet of any entrance.

N. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the COR.

O. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

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P. All waste generated as a result of this project shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of off Forest Service property. The contractor shall not use trash bins located on site.

Examination of Site

A. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the project site (date and time posted with the solicitation). Bidders are encouraged to visit the site during the pre-bid meeting to verify for themselves of all conditions and field verify measurements for adequate material ordering and supplies. Failure to visit sites will in no way relieve the successful bidder from the requirement of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to complete work without additional cost to the Government.

B. Information regarding the site is believed to be reasonably correct, but the Government does not warrant either the completeness or accuracy of such information and it is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify all information independently and to make other examinations of the conditions to be encountered during construction.

C. The Contractor acknowledges that he/she has investigated and satisfied himself/herself as to the conditions affecting the work, including, but not restricted to, those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads and conditions of the ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed prior to and during prosecution of the work. The Contractor further acknowledges that he/she is satisfied as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from as inspection of the sites. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint himself/herself with the available information will not relieve him/her from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

Scope of Work

A. The contractor is to prepare the airtanker base ramp, the light fixed wing parking area, and the helibase ramp for the application of crack sealant and fog sealing asphaltic pavement treatment (See specs for preparation and application). The contractor shall note existing paving markings for reapplication in same locations after fog seal. The contractor is to supply and apply the crack sealant and fog sealing asphaltic pavement treatment to the ramp and the loading pits for Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3, the fixed wing area and the pavement to and around the helipad which is estimated to be 206,839 square feet. The crack sealant and fog sealing asphaltic pavement treatment and pavement markings shall comply with the specifications.

a. Note: The Contractor shall be responsible for accurate field measurements for crack sealant and fog sealing asphaltic pavement treatment prior to ordering, or application of any materials.

B. Protection of Work -The Contractor shall take precautions to protect all work during the construction period. The Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate protection during severe weather conditions to prevent damage to the work, materials and equipment. The existing elements of the buildings, fences, gates and light poles shall remain undamaged and structurally sound during all phases of this contract. Any damage to the any buildings, fences, gates and light poles, including site access, or their functional elements resulting

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C. Safety - The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable safety standards and should exercise caution in the performance of their duties. Contractor will ensure that personnel working on Government property are aware of job hazards and take measures to mitigate them. The Forest Service takes safety very seriously. No work will be performed in an unsafe manner or in weather conditions that would render work unsafe.

D. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure employees are properly trained and equipped for potential hazards. The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards for employee safety; the Contractor shall conduct all work in a safe manner and will report any perceived unsafe conditions to the COR immediately

E. Report to the COR, or designated representative, any safety problem that may arise due to facilities, the nature of the work involved with the project or for any other reasons.

Contractor shall maintain the project site to be free of all construction debris and hazards daily as well as maintain the level of access to Forest Service and airport employees around the project site for project duration.

F. Security is not provided by the Government. The Contractor shall take all precautions deemed necessary to secure the worksites, improvements and equipment. It is recommended that the Contractor make every attempt to secure project areas and to secure all equipment and tools during construction inactivity such as nights and weekends.

G. All work shall conform to the latest editions of the American Society for Testing Materials.

4.0 Government Furnished

There will be no government furnished supplies or equipment provided.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Key Deliverables

Item No. Deliverable Objective

1 Mobilization Mobilize supplies and equipment to the project site

2 Apply crack seal Apply crack seal to all cracks ¼” or greater.

3 Fog seal Apply fog seal on approximately 207,000 square feet of asphalt at the airtanker base ramp, light fixed wing ramp, and around the helibase.

4 Reapply paint Reapply paint markings in exact locations it was removed from. There will be six additional nose wheel markings on the concrete pad and the removal of six nose wheel markings.

5 Demobilize Demobilize supplies and equipment from the project site

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6 – Optional Item

Obliterate existing paint by hydro blasting from asphalt and concrete.

Paint must be obliterated by hydro blasting the airtanker base ramp & loading pits (asphalt and concrete), light fixed wing ramp and helibase (asphalt and concrete) prior to crack repair and fog seal. Loose paint chips must be removed.

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Mobilization

• This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to and from the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

Crack Seal

• The Contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements.

• Apply Crack Seal to all cracks at ¼ inch or greater at Prescott Fire Center Tarmac and

Helipad as noted on the Project Plans. Use Maxwell Products Elastoflex 650 or equivalent.

o 8,000 linear foot @ ¼ inch crack o 427 linear foot @ ½ inch crack o 250 linear foot @ ¾ inch crack o 275 linear foot @ 1 inch crack o When air lancing cracks, all debris must be blown towards facility side of Tarmac and away from the airport’s taxiways. All debris must be collected and disposed of by contractor. Facility trash disposal cannot be used.

• The cracks must be dry prior to sealing or filling.

• An Airport escort must be arranged by contractor when working beyond the non-movement line and into taxiway. This escort may require Airport permit and fee which is at the contractor's expense.

Section 414. — ASPHALT PAVEMENT CRACK SEALING AND FILLING

Description:

• 414.01 This work consists of routing, cleaning, sealing, and filling cracks in asphalt pavement surfaces. Crack sealant shall be ASTM D6690, Type II. Contractor shall be responsible for measuring and bidding accordingly.

Material:

• 414.02 Conform to the following Section and Subsection:

o Asphalt concrete 403 o Joint sealants and crack fillers (hot applied) 712.01(a)

Construction Requirements

414.03 Equipment. Furnish equipment with the following capabilities:

(a) Router. A power rotary impact router or vertical spindle router capable of creating a reservoir to the required depth and width without damaging adjacent pavement.

(b) Air lance. A hot compressed air lance capable of providing clean, oil-free compressed air at a volume of 100 cubic feet (2.8 cubic meters) per minute, a pressure of 120 pounds per square inch (830 kilopascals), and a temperature of 2000 °F (1100 °C).

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(c) Application wand. A wand attached to a heated hose attached to a heated material chamber that maintains material temperature within manufacturer’s tolerances. Supply proper wand tips for desired application.

(d) Heating kettle. An indirect-heating double boiler capable of constant and effective agitation. Fill the space between the inner and outer shells with oil or other heat transfer medium. Provide an accurate and calibrated thermometer with a range from 200 to 600 °F in 5 °F graduations (90 to 320 °C in 2 °C graduations) located so the material temperature can be safely checked.

(e) Squeegee or screed. A hand-held squeegee or screed of appropriate configuration for filling cracks flush with the surface, underfilling cracks to recess below the surface, or overfilling cracks to an overband shape.

(f) Compressor. A compressor capable of producing oil- and water-free air at a minimum rate of 100 cubic feet (2.8 cubic meters) per minute with a minimum continuous line pressure of 125 pounds per square inch (860 kilopascals).

414.04:

• Routing. Rout, clean, and seal cracks in a continuous operation. Do not allow traffic to close or damage routed cracks.

• Rout ⅛- to ½-inch (3- to 13-millimeter) wide cracks to produce vertical, intact walls and a flat bottom with a reservoir centered over the crack. Make the reservoir two to three times the width of the crack. Rout cracks to a depth of ½ to ¾ inches (13 to 19 millimeters).

414.05:

• Cleaning. Prevent debris from entering waterways, travel lanes open to public traffic, or areas designated not to be disturbed. Remove dirt, dust, and other deleterious material from the crack walls and cavities using a stream of air or other approved methods. Blow or brush dry material off the pavement surface.

414.06:

• Sealing and Filling. Dry the crack surfaces with the hot air lance before sealing or filling. Do not seal or fill cracks when the pavement surface temperature is below 35 °F (2 °C) and weather conditions are rainy or foggy.

(a) Sealing (routed cracks or cracks averaging ¼ to 1 inch, 6 to 25 millimeters wide). Submit a copy of and adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations for heating and applying the hot applied crack material. Heat the material to pouring temperature in a heating kettle and continuously agitate the material.

Discard sealant when:

(1) Heated above the safe heating temperature recommended by the manufacturer;

(2) Held at pouring temperature for more than 12 hours;

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(3) Reheated more than once; or

(4) Not consistent or uniform in appearance.

Warm and dry the crack surfaces using a hot-compressed air lance if the pavement temperature is lower than 50 °F (10 °C) or moisture is present. Keep the lance moving to prevent burning the pavement surface. Place and finish the material within 5 minutes after heating the pavement surface with the lance.

Use an application wand to place material in each crack from the bottom up. Insulate the wand to maintain pouring temperature while placing material. Return the wand to the heating kettle immediately after sealing each crack. Use a squeegee or screed to strike off the material.

(b) Filling (cracks averaging more than 1 inch, 25 millimeters wide). Fill each crack with an asphalt mix according to Section 403. Use a squeegee, screed, or other suitable equipment to force the mix into the crack. Fill each crack flush with the pavement surface and compact the asphalt mixture.

Do not allow traffic on sealed or filled cracks until the sealant or filler has cured or is treated with debonding material recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the CO.

414.07

• Resealing Cracks. Reseal cracks exhibiting adhesion failure, damage, incomplete filling, foreign objects in the sealant, or otherwise rejected by the CO.

414.08

• Acceptance. Material for asphalt pavement crack sealing or filling will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03.

• Asphalt pavement crack sealing and filling will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

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Fog Seal

• Apply Fog Seal to Prescott Fire Center Tarmac and Helipad as noted on Project Plans. Fog Seal and pavement markings shall comply with project Specifications.

• 207,000 estimated square feet to be Fog Sealed.

• Airport escort may have to be arranged by contractor when working beyond the non-movement line and into taxiway. This escort may require Airport permit and fee. The fee is the responsibility of the contractor.

• The contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements.

• All markings will need re-application from contractor noted locations.

Section 406. — FOG SEAL Description

• 406.01 This work consists of applying an emulsified asphalt fog seal.

• Emulsified asphalt is designated according to AASHTO M 140 or AASHTO M 208.

Material

• 406.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Blotter 703.12 Emulsified asphalt 702.02 Water 725.01(c)

Construction Requirements

406.03 Equipment. Furnish an asphalt distributor with the following:

(a) Heater for uniformly heating the asphalt;

(b) Full circulation spray bar adjustable to 15-foot (4.5-meter) width;

(c) Positive controls including tachometer, pressure gauge, volume measuring device, or calibrated tank to uniformly deposit asphalt over the full width within 0.02 gallons per square yard (0.09 liters per square meter) of the required rate; and

(d) Thermometer for measuring asphalt temperature in the tank.

406.04 Surface Preparation.

(a) Clean the existing surface of loose material, dirt, and other deleterious material before placing the fog seal. Remove or protect raised pavement markers, pavement markings, reflectorized tape, and other material that interferes with the work. Protect service entrances (such as manholes, valve boxes, and drop inlets). Protect concrete work, rock walls, and other objects adjacent to the work.

(b) Dry the surface before placing the fog seal.

406.05 Weather Limitations. Apply fog seals only when the following apply:

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(a) Ambient air temperature is above 50 °F (10 °C);

(b) Surface temperature is above 50 °F (10 °C);

(c) Weather is not foggy or rainy;

(d) Rain or temperatures below 40 °F (4 °C) are not anticipated for at least 24 hours after application;

(e) Sustained winds are less than or equal to 10 miles (16 kilometers) per hour; and

(f) Application is completed at least 2 hours before sunset.

406.06 Asphalt Application. Dilute the emulsion one-part water to one-part emulsified asphalt.

Apply the emulsion according to Subsection 407.09 at a rate of 0.10 to 0.15 gallons per square yard (0.4 to 0.7 liters per square meter) as approved by the CO.

At locations where the fog seal cannot be applied with an asphalt distributor spray bar, apply the fog seal uniformly using a hand spray attachment or by another approved method.

Allow the fog seal to cure undisturbed for at least 2 hours or until the emulsified asphalt breaks and is substantially tack free.

Cover unabsorbed asphalt with blotter to protect traffic or minimize rain damage. Remove excess blotter after the asphalt is absorbed. Dispose of material according to Subsection 203.05(a) and (d).

406.07 Acceptance. See Table 406-1 for sampling, testing, and acceptance requirements.

Emulsified asphalt will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03. Furnish a production certification with each load of emulsified asphalt.

Blotter will be evaluated under Subsection 106.03.

Construction of fog seals will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

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Painting

This work consists of applying paint, markings, and markers on finished pavement.

• Re-apply tarmac and concrete markings that have been previously noted by contractor.

Additional markings will be required on each concrete loading pit (see bullets below), as well as the complete removal of an existing marking. The COR will provide specific details.

• Establish the edge line markings at the edge where the asphalt meets the grass.

• Remove loose particles, dirt, tar, grease, and other deleterious materials from the surface to be marked.

• Apply markings to a clean, dry surface, and according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Produce markings that are clean-cut and uniform in appearance by day and night.

• Current FAA approved pavement marking material shall be used. Submit proof of compliance with FAA specifications.

• Apply glass beads immediately following paint or markings application to ensure adhesion.

(See below for glass bead requirements)

• Protect markings from traffic until dried to a no-tracking condition.

• Remove tracking marks, spilled marking material, markings in unauthorized areas, and defective markings.

• Sustained winds are less than or equal to 10 miles (16 kilometers) per hour during the application of paint. Paint must be applied in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommended temperature minimums/maximums.

• Use FAA-approved paint that meets or exceeds TTP-1952E Type III paint with reflective Type III glass beads that meet or exceed TT-B-1325D airport glass beads. Thickness of applied paint must be equal or more than the diameter of the Type III beads.

o Markings will require two coats.

o 6” wide paint stripes.

o The contractor shall note and record old tarmac markings so that they can be re-applied in original locations.

Match font and size of lettering from noted locations.

The color of the paint must remain uniform (same shade) throughout the project (i.e. the same shade of yellow, black, white, etc. must be used and not a combination of shades).

“Pit/SEAT” markings will need re-application from contractor at noted locations.

Include an additional marking for a Q-400 aircraft in each of the three concrete loading pits (six total new markings). The specific location will be identified by the COR.

Remove the blacked-out line on each of the concrete pads for an aircraft that is no longer utilized (six total removals). COR will identify the specific location for contractor.

The painted letters and numbers shall be applied with factory-made stencils.

Demobilization

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• This work shall consist of the removal of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals from the project site upon completion of the project.

Option Item - Hydro Blasting

• Hydro blast old tarmac markings from concrete at loading pits 1, 2, & 3. The contractor shall note and record old concrete markings so that they can be re-applied in their original locations.

• Hydro blast paint markings on the concrete on the helipad.

• Hydro blast paint markings on the asphalt at the helibase, airtanker base, and light fixed wing parking.

• The contractor shall note and record old concrete and asphalt markings so that they can be re-applied in original locations.

• Paint chips/debris resulting from hydro blasting must be removed from the ramp/helipad prior to the crack seal and fog seal.

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Prescott Fire Center 2400 Melville Road Prescott, AZ 86301

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6.0 Travel

N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

N/A

8.0 Security Requirements

Work will be performed at the Prescott Regional Airport. Ensuring gates are properly locked/secured will be the responsibility of the contractor.

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

N/A

Attachment

N/A

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ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-3

EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS

WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION

Contractors are required to provide certification under this solicitation in compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA) and Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) Certificate of Registration requirements describing the workforce they will utilize to fulfill the contract requirements under this solicitation and any resulting contract. If the Contractor will supply workers under the H-2B Program, the Contractor is required to provide a copy of the Temporary Employment Certificate issued by DOL.

Subcontractors are bound by the same requirements for licenses and permits under this contract. If a Prime Contractor identifies a Subcontractor as part of their workforce to accomplish the work under this solicitation, the Prime Contractor shall submit the Subcontractor's signed certification with their response to the solicitation.

H-2B Workers: (http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/) [ ] Company certifies it will not be utilizing H2B Workers under any resulting contract of this solicitation.

[ ] Company will be utilizing H2B Workers (under any resulting contract of this solicitation. Provide a copy of Temporary Employment Certificate.)

MSPA Workers: (http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/) [ ] Company certifies it will not be utilizing MSPA workers under any resulting contract of this solicitation.

[ ] Certifies has valid FLC certificate of registration. (Attach a copy of current certification.)

Authorization includes:

[ ] Transporting workers [ ] Driving [ ] Housing workers

[ ] Company has applied for certificate of registration on ______________.

Contractors not currently having obtained a certificate (for each partner, if partnership) will be requested to furnish proof of having obtained a certificate prior to award of contract. Partnerships must furnish proof of registration of their assumed business name, if any, with the State of registration.

State of ______________ No.______________

I, on behalf of said Company, certify to the above responses.

(Signature) (Date)

(Printed Name) (Title)

END of ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-3

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MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION ACT

(MSPA)

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/agriculture/mspa

This attachment shall be incorporated into any BPA Call that employs MSPA-protected employees.

Employment of Eligible Workers

1. General

This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal 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:

http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/

U.S. DOL’s Wage and Hour's website:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration/h2b/2015-final-rule

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.

2. 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.

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b. 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 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.

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

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

1. Spouse

2. Children, stepchildren, or foster children

3. Parents, stepparents, or foster parents, or

4. Brothers and sisters

c. 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.

3. 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://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/h-2b.cfm 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 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/forms/wh530). 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.

4. 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

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5. Worker Protections

a. Worker Information Posters

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.

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

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).

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

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:

1. Head Protection

2. Hearing Protection

3. Eye/Face Protection

4. Leg Protection

5. Foot Protection

6. Hand Protection

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.

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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.html or OSHA 3151-12R 2003 Personnel Protective Equipment…