1240BH24R0015 - Solicitation Packet.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1124188

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 6

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BH

Email submissions ONLY to:

janet.paul@usda.gov

JANET PAUL 541-750-7120

1x 05/23/2024

1240BH24R0015

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

Western Oregon Road Construction IDIQ 2024

Mt Hood, Siuslaw, Willamette, Umpqua, Rogue River Siskiyou, Fremont Winema National Forests and Columbia River Gorge NSA

Offerors must respond as described in Sections L and M. Proposals that fail to provide a complete response to the Technical Evaluation Factors (Section M) may be rejected and not considered further.

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROJECT. OFFERS RECEIVED FROM OTHER THAN SMALL

BUSINESSES WILL BE REJECTED.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

0 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

See Section F

06/24/2024

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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.)

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

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USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 6

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BH

JANET K. PAUL

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)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

Continued...

Solicitation No: 1240BH24R0015 Project Name: Western Oregon Road Construction IDIQ

WESTERN OREGON ROAD CONSTRUCTION INDEFINITE DELIVERY

INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT

MT HOOD, SIUSLAW, WILLAMETTE, UMPQUA, ROGUE RIVER SISKIYOU AND

FREMONT WINEMA NATIONAL FORESTS, AND COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

NATIONAL SCENIC AREA

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

BID SCHEDULE

This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a period of performance of approximately four (4) years from the date of contract award.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD – Date of Award through 04/30/2028.

The Ordering Periods above establish date limits for the issuance of Individual Project Task Orders. Actual performance periods for completion of work included in Individual Project Task Orders may extend beyond these dates. See Section F.

The actual value of each contract is based on the cumulative amounts of Individual Project Task Orders and any modifications to them.

Unique Entity ID (SAM) ____________________________

EMAIL ________________________________________

NOTE: Prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base when submitting an offer and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of a contract resulting from this solicitation. Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at: http://www.sam.gov All contractors and vendors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM system. If at the time of receipt of offers, an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Offeror will not be considered for award.

BASIS OF AWARD:

The Government anticipates award to approximately twenty (20) contractors as a result of this solicitation. Actual number of awards may be more or less, depending on offers received.

Offerors must respond to all factors as described under EVALUATION OF OFFERS in Section M. Award will be made on the best value for the Government.

ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS:

All work will be ordered by Fixed price TASK ORDERS (TO) and subject to Fair Opportunity.

Concurrent Task Orders may be issued. Orders may be issued orally and followed up in writing, by facsimile or by electronic commerce methods.

Any Forest Service warranted Contracting Officer, within the limits of their warrant, may award and administer a task order for work covered by this contract.

Estimated start work dates and performance times will be identified on each Task Order. Task Orders may be issued continuously with no time discounted for normal weather conditions or fire restrictions.

REFER TO CLAUSES 52.216-18 ORDERING AND 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS, AND

CLAUSE 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY.

B-1 MINIMUM & MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (AGAR 452.216-73)(FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18 ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $1,000.00 for each awarded contract over the life of the contract, but not in excess of $25,000,000.00 for each awarded contract. If any contractor reaches $25,000,000.00 in task order awards, they will be removed from the vendor pool. Additionally, the aggregate value of all awarded contracts shall not exceed $50,000,000.00 over the life of the contract. If $50,000,000.00 aggregate across all contracts is reached before the 4-year period of performance is up, no additional orders may be placed, and the contracts will be closed.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This contract covers multiple projects for heavy and highway construction on the following National Forests: Mt Hood, Siuslaw, Willamette, Umpqua, Rogue River Siskiyou, and Fremont Winema and the Columbia River Gorge NSA. Individual projects may include construction and reconstruction of forest roads, administrative sites and recreation sites, road decommissioning, and related work.

The major categories of work activities required by the contract include clearing, earthwork, structural embankments, drainage structures, pit/quarry development, road base and surfacing, road structure demolition, road structure construction (such as retaining walls and bridge work) and road obliteration (decommissioning). Bridge work for new construction includes any simple span bridge structure equal to, or less than 120’-0” span length.

The contract incorporates Federal Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14 or any future approved version) in U. S. customary measurement format. The contract also incorporates additional standardized terms and conditions that consistently apply to this type of construction.

This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract, allowing specific projects to be added via Individual Project Task Orders as they are developed.

Individual Projects will be packaged with the project-specific details that supplement the standard specifications and terms of the basic contract. These Individual Project requirements will include detailed payment items, special or supplemental project specifications, drawings, specialized inspection terms, performance period requirements, government-furnished property, government- furnished facilities, or government-furnished services, special contract requirements, exhibits and other detailed requirements applicable to the specific Individual Project.

If a fair and reasonable price is negotiated through the Individual Project proposal process, an Individual Project Task Order will be prepared for that specific project.

The actual contract value is based on the cumulative amounts of these Individual Project Task Orders and any subsequent modifications to them.

If a fair and reasonable price is not reached through the Individual Project proposal process, that Individual Project will be withdrawn for acquisition separate from this contract. Pricing of Individual Projects will be firm-fixed price.

Bonding requirements will be included with each Individual Project Task Order and will apply only to that specific Individual Project Task Order. There are no separate bonding requirements for the contract as a whole.

The Government reserves the right to determine whether any specific Individual Project is to be made available under this contract. Numerous projects that also use the standard specifications and terms covered under this contract may be acquired separately from this contract. Typical projects that may be contracted separately often involve work that is more specialized in nature [e.g. a project for road striping only, a project that is primarily concrete work, a project that is primarily for asphalt placement, etc.]. Other factors may also influence whether projects are applied under this contract.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The areas covered by this contract include the Mt Hood, Siuslaw, Willamette, Umpqua, Rogue River Siskiyou, and Fremont Winema National Forests and the Columbia River Gorge NSA. These areas include Western Cascades, Coast Range, and Klamath Mountains. Range forest lands within Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, and Yamhill Counties. This area also includes Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest lands in Siskiyou County, California and the Columbia River Gorge NSA lands in Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania Counties, in Washington.

Administrative sites, recreation sites and other developed sites associated with these National Forests are included. Work could include watershed improvement work and Scenic Byway Enhancement work on privately owned adjoining lands or adjoining federal lands managed by other federal agencies.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Individual Project Task Orders will contain specific project magnitudes.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS FPMR PART 101-29 (FAR 52.211-1)(AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION STANDARD

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND

BRIDGES

The Federal Highway Administration Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14 Customary Units 2014, or newer Forest Service approved editions, are included by reference.

The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Delete any reference to Department of Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR) wherever shown.

AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-3)(JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Specification Address Federal Highway Administration Government Printing Office Standard Specifications For (as stated above) Construction of Roads and Bridges https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs On Federal Highway Projects

ASTM Standards American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 199-5462

AASHTO Standards American Association of State

Highway and Transportation Officials 341 National Press Building Washington, D.C. 20024

Requests should identify the specification requested by title and number, as cited in the solicitation.

SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

The standard specifications that apply will be identified with Individual Projects.

A Specification List and the actual Special Project or Supplemental Project Specifications will be included. Section 100 through 149 of the Standard Specification and all other Standard or supplemental specifications shown in the Specification Listing are applicable to this contract. All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

C.5 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

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

4. Specifications section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

7. Contractor’s stamp, initial or signature, certifying the review of submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with contract documents.

Provide all submittals within 14 calendar days of contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

C.6 PRODUCTS SAMPLES AND/OR SUBMITTALS

The following submittals, shop drawings, material certifications and/or testing reports are required. Where this information is specific to an Individual Project Task Order it shall be prepared and provided specifically for that Task Order:

C.7 SHOP DRAWINGS

C.8 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

Title Referenced by Specification No

Time of Govt Approval After Submittal

Schedule for Construction FAR 52.236-15 14 days Safety Plan, including blasting where applicable

FAR 52.236-13 14 days

Hazardous Spill Plan Section H Landscape Preservation

14 days

Traffic Control Plan Standard specifications 14 days Erosion Control Plan Standard specifications 14 days Fire plan R6-FS-6300- 55 and fire tool certification

R6-FS-6300-52 14 days

Designation of Representative R6-FS- 6300-6

FAR 52.236-6 N/A

Drug Free Workplace Policy FAR 52.223-6 N/A SF1413 - Statement and Acknowledgement for each subcontractor including Owner/Operators and other Sole Proprietorship Contractors

FAR 52.236-11 N/A

WH347 – Payroll Record Certified Payrolls submitted weekly

FAR 52.222-8 N/A

Title Referenced by Specification No

Time of Govt Approval After Submittal

Shop Drawings As required be Specifications

14 days

Title Referenced by Specification No

Time of Govt Approval After Submittal

Product and Material Certifications and Literature

As required be Specifications

14 days

C.9 BIO-PREFERRED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for minor construction for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Operations and Maintenance Construction Penetrating Lubricants Dust Suppressants Greases Concrete/Asphalt Release Fluids Gear Lubricants Asphalt Restorers Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants Asphalt/Tar Removers Fuel Conditioners Traffic/Zone Marking Paints Gasoline Fuel Additives Erosion Control Hydraulic Fluids Safety Equipment (Protective Helmets)

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2)(FEB 1998)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the project location.

E.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING PERFORMED BY GOVERNMENT

The Government will perform sampling, testing and inspection of work in progress where these responsibilities are not expressly assigned to the Contractor by the Forest Service specifications or by the Supplemental Specifications.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2)(FEB 1998)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR

52.211-10) (APR 1984)

Will be identified per Individual Project Task Order

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ___ [Contracting Officer insert number] calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than ____________. [The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.] The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Alternate I (APR 1984) The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by_______________ [Contracting Officer insert date].

The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

F.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

F.3.1 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT (FEB 1988)(AGAR 452.211-75)

The effective period of this contract is from date of award through 04/30/2028.

Task Orders issued prior to the end of the current Ordering Period may provide for work under those Task Orders to be completed at a later date . In order to allow reasonable time for actual construction work, specific project performance periods may extend beyond the Ordering Period by 12 months or longer. Performance time for all Task Orders will run concurrently within the contract period unless an exception is established by mutual agreement.

Individual Project Task Orders may require much shorter completion periods. The dates shown above are for the purpose of providing a “latest date” limitation under the contract.

F.3.2 SUSPENSIONS OF WORK FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT'S

CONVENIENCE

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of:

1. Weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to be muddy or unsuitable; or

2. Failure of the Contractor to comply with specifications such as but not limited to placement of frozen material in fills, placing of asphalts at temperatures lower than those specified, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by its operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, and shall not qualify for an equitable adjustment.

F.3.4 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT TASK ORDER PERFORMANCE PERIOD

REQUIREMENTS

FAR 52.211-10 shall apply to each Individual Project Task Order. A specific completion date and Notice to Proceed date will be included within the Individual Project Task Order. The specific days/dates included under an Individual Project Task Order will vary considerably. The allowed performance completion period for an Individual Project Task Order will be dependent upon factors such as project size, complexity, available work periods limitations, and date of issuance.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) Will be identified per Individual Project Task Order

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

*Information will be provided on individual project task orders.

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

G.2.1 PROCESS FOR REQUESTING INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PROPOSALS AND

AWARDING TASK ORDERS

(a) After award of the Request for Proposals the Individual Project proposals and awards shall follow the process established in this section.

It is the Government’s intent to provide each contract Awardee with a fair opportunity to be considered for each Individual Project. “Awardees” refers to the Contractors receiving awarded contracts under the basic Request for Proposals.

A Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer from the Issuing Office will be assigned the responsibility for preparation of the Individual Project package. Whenever practicable all Awardees shall be provided Individual Project proposal requests unless compelling reasons dictate otherwise. See FAR 16.505(b).

(b) Individual Project Proposal Packaging. As they are developed Individual Projects will be packaged with all necessary detailed requirements that supplement the basic contract.

Supplemental information will be formatted to correlate with the basic contract format. Each Individual Project will include the following, if applicable:

TASK ORDER form with:

o ISSUING OFFICE shown o PROJECT Section completed including a response time/date o OFFER Section for completion by Offeror o AWARD Section for later execution by ISSUING OFFICE if awarded

Section B Bid Schedule with detailed Payment Items, Option Items, quantities and units. Unit prices and amounts for Offeror pricing

Section C Statement of Work – Project Scope, Project Location, Applicable Standard Specifications

Section D Packaging, if needed Section E Inspection Requirements, if needed Section F Performance Time – Completion Date or Days and Notice To Proceed Date

Section G Government Furnished Property/Facilities/Services and any additional Administrative Information

Section H Special Contract Requirements – Supplements to the basic contract clauses. This will include any use and operational period limitations, additional submittal requirements and other details

Section I Contract Clauses – added regulatory clauses such as Option clauses Section J Attachments o Specification List, Special Project or Supplemental Specifications o Drawings o Current Wage Decision that will apply o Questionnaire for Technical Proposal, if needed o Other Exhibits or Attachments

Section L Instructions for Offer submission Section M Evaluation Factors for Source Selection relating to factors other than price

(c) Individual Project Proposal Requests. Individual Project packages will be provided with a specified response date and time. Awardees shall submit their questions related to the project to the assigned Contract Specialist. Submission of written questions may be required. If necessary, a written Amendment to the project package will be issued with an adjusted response date where appropriate.

Individual Project Proposal Requests may require only a price proposal or may also require submission of a technical proposal that is specific to the project.

(d) Individual Project Proposal Submission. Proposals shall be submitted to the issuing office by the specified response date. Proposal submissions shall include:

Completed and signed “OFFER” section on the TASK ORDER form Completed Section B Bid Guarantee (20%) if the total offer amount exceeds $150,000.00 Technical Proposal, if required

Offers are considered firm for 30 calendar days after the response date, unless the issuing office specifies a different number of days. Offerors may withdraw their offer or modify their offer at any time prior to award.

(e) Source Selection for Award of Individual Projects.

The default source selection process will be based on price alone.

If it is determined necessary for a specific Individual Project request, the Contracting Officer may specify a source selection process based on the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Other factors to be considered will be expressed in the Individual Project Proposal Request package. These factors may include one or more of the following:

Technical Capabilities relating to the specific project [including elements such as Project Sequencing, Scheduling, Resource Availability, Technical Experience]

Past Performance History Other factors

(f) Award of Individual Projects. A written award mailed or otherwise provided to an Offeror shall result in a binding Individual Project Task Order.

(g) No Award of Individual Project Offerings. In the event a fair and reasonable price is not reached, the project will be formally withdrawn for acquisition separate from this contract.

(h) Bonding of Individual Projects Bonding requirements apply separately to each Individual Project Task Order.

G.2.2 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT TASK ORDERS

Services to be provided hereunder will be ordered by issuance of a written Individual Project Task Order. Each Individual Project Task Order will refer to this contract and will be subject to all the terms and conditions herein. Each Individual Project Task Order will contain the following information.

Individual Project Task Order Number Date of Order Accepted Items Award Amount Itemized Payment Items, Quantities and Prices Individual Project Details to supplement the basic contract

Individual Project Task Order amounts $35,000 or less

No bid guarantee is required.

No bonding is required.

Individual Project Task Order amounts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000

Refer to FAR 52.228-13 (included in full text in Section I):

No bid guarantee is required. Alternate Payment Protection is required:

100% Payment Bond, or 100% Deposit [authorized check/MO]

Individual Project Task Order amounts greater than $150,000

Refer to FAR 52.228-1 (included in full text in Section I).

Refer to FAR 52.228-15 (incorporated by reference in Section I).

20% bid guarantee is required.

100% Payment Bond is required, and 100% Performance Bond is required.

Individual Project Task Orders will be firm-fixed price.

The contract minimum amount is offset by the value of awarded Individual Project Task Orders.

Any Forest Service warranted Contracting Officer, within the limits of their warrant, may award and administer a task order for work covered by this contract.

G.2.3 ADMINISTRATION OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECT TASK ORDERS

Wherever the term “contract” is used herein it shall be construed to apply equally to Individual Project Task Orders placed under the contract, as if each Individual Project Task Order was a separate contract.

For example, the clause FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts requires the final payment to be dependent upon (1) completion and acceptance of all work, (2) a properly executed voucher, and (3) a release of claims. All three of these final payment conditions shall apply to each Individual Project Task Order.

As another example, the clause FAR 52.228-15, Performance And Payment Bonds – Construction states, “Original contract price means the award price of the contract…” The term “Individual Project Task Order” is substituted in like meaning and effect for “contract” in this clause.

As another example, the clause FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting states, “By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

The term “Individual Project Task Order” is substituted in like meaning and effect for “contract” in this clause.

There are numerous other examples where reference to “contract” shall apply as if the term “Individual Project Task Order” was substituted. The Contractor shall refer all questions to the Contracting Officer if clarification is needed regarding the application of contract clauses to Individual Project Task Orders.

Each Individual Project Task Order is separable to the extent that it will be initiated, performed, administered, completed and closed independently.

1. Individual Project Task Orders may have separate Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer’s Representatives.

2. Individual Project Task Orders will have unique performance terms and notices to proceed.

3. Individual Project Task Orders will require separate submittals, unless otherwise agreed.

4. Individual Project Task Orders will have separate payments.

G.2.4 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PROPOSAL RESPONSES

After the basic Request for Proposals is awarded Individual Project proposals are requested periodically. These requests will be limited based on the Offer Qualifications and corresponding contract award limitations. It is understood that the Contractor will be balancing their other commercial work with any proposed work under the awarded contract. Nonetheless there is a general expectation that Contractors will respond affirmatively to the majority of Individual Project proposal requests with a reasonable price and performance proposal. Repetitive failure to respond may impact the source selection process for future Individual Project proposals.

G.2.5 ISSUING OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

The Issuing Office shall be responsible for fund obligation and payment processing.

The Issuing Office shall complete all Federal Procurement Data System and other reporting.

G.2.6 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible or any actions, or inactions, by the Contractor, or the Government, which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or the performance period stated in the contract.)

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

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

H.2.1 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

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

H.2.2 MATERIAL SOURCES / DISPOSAL

The Contractor may use on the project suitable stone, gravel, or sand encountered in the excavation. Rock and mineral soil excavated within the normal excavation shall be conserved and used as needed. Borrow sources are identified on the plans or elsewhere herein if made available by the Government. If alternate borrow sources are needed, they must be approved in advance by the COR. Such borrow sources shall be restored to a natural appearance. Disposal areas shown on the plans are for clearing, grubbing and excavation materials only. No man-made products shall be placed in disposal areas unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Debris encountered in the construction (i.e.; metals) and other waste materials generated in the construction (cartons, scrap, etc.) shall be removed and disposed off of National Forest System Land, unless other disposal means are authorized in the plans or specifications.

H.2.3 STORAGE AND STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS

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

H.2.4 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of excavated materials or other debris outside of these limits. Damage to vegetation or structures outside the designated areas shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall make all reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment within and adjacent to this construction project.

(b) Contractor shall submit an Erosion Control Plan identifying the nature of materials to be used and procedures for installing temporary erosion control devices. Install and maintain erosion control devices prior to and throughout construction and until permanent erosion control measures identified in Specifications and on Drawings are completed.

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

(d) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.). Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged onto the ground, into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto.

(e) No more than 0.2 hectare (0.5 acre) of ground disturbed by contract operations shall exist on the project between September 15 and May 1 without adequate surface erosion control measures in place. Seed and mulch applications required by the contract must be kept current and disturbed ground where work is not complete may require interim seed and mulch applications.

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

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

(h) A hazardous material spill clean-up kit shall be maintained and readily available for potential use on the project at each work site. Spill clean-up kits shall contain the following items as a minimum:

1 case absorbent pads suitable for absorbing hydraulic fluid, engine oil and fuel 1 gallon "Plug-a-Dike" or equivalent material A nineteen liter (five-gallon) mixing container 20 meters of 150 mm absorbent, floating booms for absorbing hydraulic fluid, engine oil and fuel from a water surface

(i) If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such a plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered Engineer.

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

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

(l) Trash and Refuse – Contractor shall remove all of their own trash and refuse from the contract area. This material must be removed to a State, County or Municipality – designated solid waste disposal area.

(m) “Before You Dig” – Contractor is responsible for locating existing utilities prior to digging.

(n) On-site work shall not incorporate straw, hay, or other items that may contain noxious weeds or seeds. Straw may be approved for use only if certified to be weed free.

H.2.5 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS

Unless substitute measures or equipment are authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, protection of air and water quality will include the use of approved chemical toilets by all persons engaged in road construction or in removing timber under this contract while they are within the boundaries of the Forest. Such facilities shall be furnished by Contractor in quantities and at locations approved by the COR. No habitation or overnight dwelling by employees of Contractor will be permitted on National Forest land without advance written approval from the Contracting Officer unless otherwise authorized under Industrial Camps clause.

H.2.6 INDUSTRIAL CAMPS

Forest Service regulations for Use of Campgrounds prohibit occupancy of developed recreation sites for other than primarily recreation purposes. No industrial camping will be authorized at these sites.

A permit is required on National Forest land for industrial camps. These permits are to be obtained by the Contractor through the Contracting Officer. Such permission, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor but may include use restrictions.

One self-contained camp unit will be allowed at each staging area and equipment or supply dump for use by a watchman.

H.2.7 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SAFETY PLAN

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

Tree felling Blasting Temporary excavation / deep trenching / slope stability Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads Heavy equipment operation Confined space entry Tree climbing and/or tower climbing Fire hazards Hazardous materials handling Electrical hazard Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs etc.

Steep side slopes and unstable ground

H.2.8 FINAL CLEANUP

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area.

Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to, camp refuse such as tin cans, aluminum foil, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of upon completion of the road construction, all stakes, old culverts, flagging and similar debris within the project area. This cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made.