1240BJ21Q0015 BPA RFQ.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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 7

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BJ

jonathan.gellings@usda.gov

JONATHAN GELLINGS

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

Email only at this time

103/10/2021

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

Sections B. through J. of the following pages.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

Section F.

03/26/2021

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 . _________30______

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

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 7

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BJ

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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This solicitation and any resultant Blanket

Purchase Agreement (BPA) is for trail-related construction and service activities. Individual

Project BPA Calls may be ordered from any BPAs resulting from this solicitation. No funding is obligated, other than during any future

Individual Project BPA Calls.

Construction Work: Trail Crew Member (Laborer)

Product/Service Code: Y1PA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)

Service Work: Trail Maintenance Worker Product/Service Code: Z1PA

Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES (PPS)

FIELD PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

NORTHWEST ZONE (ALASKA, OREGON, AND WASHINGTON)

TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-1 Schedule of Supplies/Services

*Note: Hourly rates for these services can be updated annually on the BPA anniversary date. All other work units ordered will be determined on the Individual Project BPA Call level.

**Use Wage Determinations attached in Section J in hourly rate calculations. If you are proposing to provide quotations for multiple Zones in the table below, your unit price above must account for the highest rate for the labor across the zones of interest; these are being attached at this time for price evaluation purposes only.

Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects will be included in any Individual Project BPA Calls for construction.

Requirements of all equipment:

1. All equipment and vehicles to be used at the job site shall be cleaned and free of invasive species (noxious weeds), seeds, external grease and oil and shall be inspected prior to entrance onto Federal lands. The restriction shall include equipment and vehicles intended for off-road use as well as on road use, whether they are owned, leased, or borrowed by the Contractor or Subcontractor.

2. All protective plating and armoring shall be intact and properly functioning on the equipment to reduce the potential for damaging hydraulic hoses or the undercarriage.

3. Spill kit approved by OSHA for petroleum product leaks will be on site at all times.

Proposed Areas for Coverage

Indicate in the table below the Zones in which you would like to provide quotations for work. See Attachment for maps of the geographic zones.

YEAR ONE RATES FOR SERVICES-TRAIL CREW*

Item No.

Description Unit Unit Price**

0001 Construction Work: Trail Crew Member (Laborer) Hour $ 0002 Service Work: Trail Crew Member (Laborer) Hour $

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Zone Will provide quotations for work

Zone 1 – Southcentral Alaska Zone 2 – Southeast Alaska Zone 3 – Western Washington Zone 4 – Eastern Washington Zone 5 – Western Oregon Zone 6 – Central Oregon Zone 7 – Eastern Oregon

Zone 1 includes the Chugach National Forest.

Zone 2 includes the Tongass National Forest.

Zone 3 includes the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Mt. St.

Helens National Volcanic Monument, and the Olympic National Forest.

Zone 4 includes the Colville National Forest and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Zone 5 includes the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Siuslaw National Forest, Umpqua National Forest, and the Willamette National Forest.

Zone 6 includes the Crooked River National Grassland, Deschutes National Forest, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Newberry National Volcanic Monument, and the Ochoco National Forest.

Zone 7 includes the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Malheur National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Proposed Specialized Service Skills

The information gathered below is for agency-planning purposes, and does not preclude contractors from quoting on Individual Project BPA Calls which may include these requirements.

Indicate in the table below the specialized skills your business is able to provide, and which you would like to provide quotations for work. See Section C. for additional information on broad statements on what work these skills may be used for. By indicating you are able to do the following work (in addition to the typical work encompassed in trail construction and maintenance), you are certifying that your company is experienced in providing these services and is willing to do so under this BPA. This list can be updated annually as experience is gained elsewhere, or if you no longer are able to provide these services.

Specialized Service Skills Experienced?

Blasting with Explosives Bridge Work Helicopter-supported Deliveries Horsemanship/Pack String Support

Mountain Bike Trails Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)/All- Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trails

Wilderness Area Work (non-mechanized work only)

Contractor email address for receiving request for quotes for BPA Calls:

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This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to establish a pool of vendors for Forest Service Northwest Zone (Regions 6 & 10) Trail Construction and Maintenance services via BPAs. The period of performance of the BPAs issued will be ten (10) years from the date of award.

The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the responses to this RFQ that represent the best value to the Government. The Government anticipates awarding multiple BPAs.

All work will be ordered by Firm-Fixed Price, or a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) ceiling price for labor hour, Individual Project BPA Calls; see G-1. Any Call containing a NTE ceiling pricing for labor hour(s) cannot extend over a maximum 3-year Period of Performance.

NOTE: prospective awardees must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base at time of quote submission (see FAR 4.1102). 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.

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SECTION C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 SCOPE

The intent of this BPA is to provide trail construction and maintenance coverage for all types of trails within Regions 6&10 (National Forests within Alaska, Oregon, and Washington) of the Forest Service. The trail work may occur on any district within the Zone; see the attached maps. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, facilities, services, supplies, travel, transportation, and training (except as otherwise specified in each BPA Call), to perform the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Specifications referenced in Section C within the timeframe specified in Section F of each BPA Call. The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in each Individual Project BPA Call.

The agreement incorporates Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects from the National Technology and Development Program, 10/30/2014 (or any future approved version) in U. S. customary measurement format, which applies to all BPA Calls. It also incorporates both the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) and the Forest Service Trail Accessibilty Guidelines (FSTAG). The agreement also allows incorporation of project-specific specifications through inclusion in each Individual Project BPA Call.

This is a Blank Purchase Agreement, allowing specific projects to be ordered via Individual Project BPA Calls as they are developed.

Individual Projects will be packaged with the project-specific details that supplement the standard specifications and terms of the basic agreement. 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 applicable). Additionally, the Individual Project Call will identify whether the project is categorized as a Construction Call or a Service Call. Construction Calls will not exceed $250,000.00 each, while Service Calls will not exceed $7,500,000.00 each.

For each Individual Project, a best-value analysis and source selection will be completed. Project-specific pricing and project-specific technical proposals will be requested as described herein; see Section G.

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

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

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

The Government reserves the right to determine whether any specific Individual Project is to be made available under this agreement. Numerous projects that also use the standard specifications and terms covered under this agreement may be acquired separately from this agreement. Typical projects that may be contracted separately often involve work that is more specialized in nature [e.g., a project for asphalt-paved

8 1240BJ21Q0015: Forest Service, Northwest Zone Trail Construction and Maintenance BPA trails, trailhead kiosks and facilities, etc.]. Other factors may also influence whether projects are applied under this agreement.

The Forest Service may utilize a labor hour approach in which specific equipment will be ordered, with an operator, on a per hour basis for emergency situations or standard project work that cannot be definitized in such a way that a firm-fixed price order is possible. In such a situation, it may not be possible to accurately estimate the amount or duration of work needed for project completion. The Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment, with operator, to adequately perform the BPA Call at hourly rates in the parent BPA, which may be updated annually.

The following descriptions apply to the specialized service skills, and may be ordered through an Individual Project BPA Call.

Mountain Bike Trails Trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to specifications found in the Trail Management Objectives for each trail, which will be provided with Individual Project BPA Calls. Trail Management Objectives are documents which identify the intended purpose and management of a National Forest System (NFS) trail based on management direction and access objectives. Objectives will identify the purpose of the trail, the intended level of development and the intended type of trail. Design parameters such as tread width, target grade, short pitch maximum, cross slope, clearing width, clearing height, switchback radius, surface type, allowable protrusion size, and allowable obstacle size will guide the maintenance and construction of Mountain Bike Trails. Non-standard items which diminish or exceed these standards will be called out specifically in the contract.

Mountain biking trail maintenance and construction will often require a specialized skill set from the contractor. Dynamics such as location of obstacles, line of site relative to speed of travel, unique hardening requirements and general trail flow may be incorporated into contracts. Some contracts may require contractors who are confident recreation mountain bikers able to ride the trail and insure that it is safe and generally flows in an acceptable way. Work may include (but is not limited to) clearing, grubbing, and shaping. Individual Project BPA Calls may require the Contractor to achieve an end state where a particular trail meets standard difficulties described by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)trail difficulty rating system.

Off Highway Vehicle Trails Trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to specifications found in the Trail Management Objective’s for each trail. Trail Management Objectives are documents which identify the intended purpose and management of a NFS trail based on management direction and access objectives. Objectives will identify the purpose of the trail, the intended level of development and the intended type of trail. Design parameters such as tread width, target grade, short pitch maximum, cross slope, clearing width, clearing height, switchback radius, surface type, allowable protrusion size, and allowable obstacle size will guide the maintenance and construction of Off Highway Vehicle Trails. Non-standard items which diminish or exceed these standard will be called out specifically in the contract.

Some Off Highway Vehicle trail maintenance and construction will require a specialized skill set from the contractor. Dynamics such as location of obstacles, line of site relative to speed of travel, unique hardening requirements and general trail flow. Some contracts may require contractors who are confident recreation dirt bike, ATV, side x side or Jeep operators who are able to drive the trail and insure that it is safe and generally flows correctly.

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Wilderness Trails Trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to specifications found in the Trail Management Objective’s for each trail. Trail Management Objectives are documents which identify the intended purpose and management of a NFS trail based on management direction and access objectives. Objectives will identify the purpose of the trail, the intended level of development and the intended type of trail. Design parameters such as tread width, target grade, short pitch maximum, cross slope, clearing width, clearing height, switchback radius, surface type, allowable protrusion size, and allowable obstacle size will guide the maintenance and construction of wilderness trails. Non-standard items which diminish or exceed these standard will be called out specifically in the contract.

Wilderness law requires the use of the “minimum tool necessary” to complete a project. This will require the contractor to utilize traditional tools. Mechanized transport is not allowed, which includes but is not limited to the use of carts or wheel barrows. Mechanical tools such as grip hoists are allowed. Motors are prohibited in wilderness and all motorized tools are prohibited including battery operated drills, power saws, etc. Specialized skills including the ability to use crosscuts saws and other traditional tools will be required of the contractor. All wilderness laws must be followed. Exceptions may be found in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA).

Trail Bridge Construction and Maintenance Trail bridge construction and maintenance may include any of the following, recognizing that this list is not necessarily all-inclusive and is intended to provide examples of types of work:

Surveying for construction control; clearing and grubbing; foundation construction (including excavation and embankment, poured or precast concrete, pile driving, abutment construction, retaining walls, and/or embankment armoring); material transport to the site (often very remote backcountry); superstructure erection (including stringer, truss, cable, or arch structure types composed of steel, native log, sawn and glulam timber, fiberglass, concrete, or reinforced polymer; curb, railing and fence construction, and; permanent signage.

Bridge Maintenance tasks may include alteration, repair, or replacement of portions of existing structures and/or related features, such as embankments and retaining walls.

Access to trail bridges for construction and maintenance often involves use of ATV/UTV, aircraft, boat, pack animal, or even foot access only.

Pack and Saddle Pack and Saddle stock may be used to transport personnel, supplies (including explosives) and gear to backcountry work sites.

Pack Stock may be utilized to drop camps and deliver supplies. Use of pack string to transport camp gear, food, tools and other supplies to support backcountry trails projects. Arrangements for trips in and backhaul trips would be scheduled in advance unless in an emergency. Gear/materials would be delivered to a pre-arranged location where the packer would be responsible for secure packing and transport to site.

They may also be used for explosives hauling. Use of pack string to deliver explosives to work site. Certified blaster must pack the explosives and detonators (on separate reliable animals just before departure) with assistance from packer according to the Forest Service “Guide for Using, Storing, and Transporting Explosives and Blasting Materials”. Certified blaster shall accompany the packstring in order to be present with the materials at all times. Travel shall be limited to one half hour after sunrise and one half hour before sunset.

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Saddle Stock may be utilized as riding animals to provide transport for personnel (employee or partner) provided that riders are experienced and animals are in good physical condition, well-shod and well-trained for trail use, gentle, and have been worked recently. Saddles and tack will be provided and adjusted for each animal and rider. Packer/outfitter will monitor riders and animals during the trip, and correct unsafe conditions.

Blasting Explosives may be utilized for: surface or sub-surface rock blasting; removal of logs, rootwads and stumps;

hazard trees; ditching; demolition of bridges and other structures. Blast design may involve small precision shots or delays to minimize flyrock, and appropriate safety protocols will be required according to the Individual Project BPA Calls.

Rocks: Individual boulders may be entirely or partially within the trail corridor; removal or reduction may be specified by COR or determined at the contractor’s discretion. Boulders will be loaded so as to break into pieces small enough to be moved; or shattered to provide gravel for trail surfacing. Trail corridor and backslope will be cleared and left in a stable condition to allow for safe passage by trail users. Bedrock, outcrops, etc. may be entirely or partially within the trail corridor; removal or reduction may be specified by COR or determined at the contractor’s discretion. Width, grade, and surface condition will be specified in the blast plan. Trail corridor and backslope will be cleared and left in a stable condition to allow for safe passage by trail users.

Drilling: If drilling is required within a Congressionally-designated wilderness area, a Minimum Requirements Analysis will be prepared and all Forest Service safety protocols must be observed.

Logs, Rootwads and Stumps: Logs may be blasted individually or in groups as an alternative to sawing.

Surface blasting, drilling, or a combination may be used. Clearance standards for blasted logs will conform to Forest Service specifications. Debris will be cleared and the trail corridor left in a safe and stable condition.

Rootwads may be blasted to remove hazard/obstacle from trail corridor. Rootwad and debris will be adequately cleared and stabilized. Stumps may be blasted individually or in groups, depending on size and discretion of blaster-in-charge. All debris will be cleared and holes backfilled, leaving the trail corridor in a safe and stable condition.

Hazard Trees: Hazard trees may be blasted to prepare a safe worksite or mitigate damage from previous blasts.

Condition of the tree will determine if internal or external loading is the safest option. The blast plan will consider the safest location to drop the tree so that no post-blast hazard remains. All debris will be cleared from the trail corridor.

Ditching: Ditch blasting may be used to clear existing ditches or create new ones. Specifications will be determined and incorporated into the blast design. Debris may be thrown for a long distance—allow an extra margin of safety of time and distance for all material to settle. The trail corridor will be cleared of debris.

Demolition: Explosives may be used to remove structures such as bridges. If it is safe to do so, remove rails, decking and any moveable hardware prior to blasting. Determine desired end state (stringers and abutments dropped into stream or completely obliterated). Delays may be used to reduce airblast and flying debris. Clear any debris that remains in the travelway and pick up all metal for removal.

Carcass Disposal: Explosives may be used to dismember or obliterate animal carcasses that are deemed to be hazardously close to a trail or campsite. Follow guidelines from Forest Service Technology and Development Program Recreation and Engineering Tech Tip: https://lemurking.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/obliterating-animals-with-explosives.pdf https://lemurking.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/obliterating-animals-with-explosives.pdf https://lemurking.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/obliterating-animals-with-explosives.pdf

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Additional specifications for this type of work are included in Section J.

Helicopter Support in Trail Construction/Maintenance In preparations for Helicopter Operations, the Contractor shall designate a person in charge who will be responsible for ALL ground operations; no Government personnel will be available on-site for these activities.

It will be critical for the Contractor to preview the site and review the proposed helicopter work on the ground.

As part of Individual Project BPA Calls, the Contractor may be required to submit work examples of previous projects were helicopter work was utilized.

The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer (or their Designated Representative) for review of any air-operations plan and trail closure plan prior to implementation. The Contractor shall submit an air-operations plan to the Contracting Officer for approval a minimum of 14 days in advance of planned helicopter operations. This plan shall include; name and contact info for designated person in charge, size of aircraft, type of mission (external sling load/aerial recon/crew transport/etc), refueling procedures, provide detailed map (showing landing locations, drop points, flight path, and locations of any potential hazards).

All workers must be informed of the plan of operations. Work will only be allowed to occur when trail is closed to hikers. Public must be notified prior to work. Trail closure signage must be provided at trailhead.

Workers must not be placed in areas where there are overhead hazards. All workers must be provided and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) of hard hats, gloves, eye/hearing protection. The Contractor must follow all applicable OSHA safety standards. All FAA guidelines and regulations pertinent to these activities shall be addressed and followed.

C-2 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT LOCATION

The area covered by this agreement includes all National Forests in Alaska, Oregon, and Washingon.

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

On the Chugach and Tonass National Forests, Individual Projects may include trail maintenance and/or trail construction work in remote areas that may or may not be connected to a “traditional” road system, and can only be accessed via use of intermodal-logistics. These primarily are covered by barge and offload points located at Marine Access Facilities (MAF) on the Tongass National Forest or by rail on the Chugach National Forest, as shown on each Individual Project Map.

C-3 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS - AGAR 452.211-73

(FEB 1988)

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

C-4 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS AND TRAIL

BRIDGES ON FOREST SERVICE PROJECTS

The Standard Specifications For Construction Of Trails And Trail Bridges On Forest Service Projects U.S.Customary Units (10/30/2014) 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

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C-5 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

Individual projects may include any pay items within the “900” series, Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, attached to this agreement. There will be gaps between the section numbers due to the fact that many sections have been purposely omitted or because certain specification sections have been reserved for possible future inclusion in the "900" series. Additional Drawings of Standard Trail Plans and Specifications for certain structures may be incorporated in the Individual Project BPA Calls, and can be viewed at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/trails/trail-management-tools/trailplans.

C-6 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. All Standard or supplemental specifications shown in the Specification Listing are applicable to this agreement. All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

Supplemental Specifications which refine, revise, and/or add to the requirements stated above, will be included with the Individual Project BPA Call when appropriate.

The Standard Specifications and Supplemental Specifications must be read holistically to gain a full understanding of the work required. In the case of discrepancies, however, between these specifications, the Supplemental Specifications will take precedence over the Standard Specifications.

C-7 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-8 PRODUCTS SAMPLES AND/OR SUBMITTALS

The following submittals, shop drawings, material certifications and/or testing reports are required. A day is defined as a calendar day, unless otherwise specified. Where this information is specific to an Individual Project BPA Call, it shall be prepared and provided specifically for that Call:

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government

Approval https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/trails/trail-management-tools/trailplans https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/trails/trail-management-tools/trailplans

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After Submittal

Traffic Control Plan Standard specifications 7 days Safety Plan, including Blasting Plan where applicable

Accident Prevention clause

[FAR 52.236-13]

N/A

Engineered Spill Prevention Plan

Landscape Preservation and Hazardous Materials clause in section H

2 days

Proposed Progress Schedule

Schedules For Construction Contracts

[FAR 52.236-15]

N/A

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Drug-Free Workplace

[FAR 52.223-6]

N/A

SF1413 - Statement and Acknowledgement for each Subcontractor including Owner/Operators and other Sole Proprietorship Subcontractors [not required for material suppliers]

Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

[FAR 52.236-11]

N/A

Payroll Record WH347 Certified Payrolls submitted weekly

Payrolls And Basic Records

[FAR 52.222-8]

N/A

Erosion Control Plan As required by Specifications 7 days

C-9 SHOP DRAWINGS

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Shop Drawings As required by Specifications 7 days

C-10 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Product and Material Certifications and

As required by Specifications 7 days

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Literature

C-11 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 Part 23 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.

Hydraulic fluids Penetrating lubricants Concrete and asphalt release fluids Absorbents Diesel fuel additives Greases Dust suppressants 2-cycle engine oil Wood and concrete sealers Fertilizers Adhesive and mastic removers Cleaners Sorbents Insulating foam Sealers Metalworking fluids Graffiti and grease removers Degreasers De-icers

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.

C-12 APPLICABILITY OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS STATUTE

(SCLSS) AND CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATES REQUIREMENTS STATUTE (CWRRS)

A. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards Statute (SCLSS, previously called the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Construction Wage Rates Requirements Statute (CWRRS, previously called Davis-Bacon Act). The Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for

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Note: This is not an all-inclusive list. The work to be performed under this BPA includes but is not limited to:

1. The SCLSS applies to the following typical activities on, or along, a paved trail:

a. Brushing and mowing;

b. Ditch cleaning and brushing;

c. Sign, cattleguard, gabion, and guardrail repair;

d. Minor patching performed in conjunction with normal maintenance activities;

e. Cleaning culverts;

f. Minor slump/slide removal;

g. Litter cleanup; and

h. Minor culvert and drainage repair.

i. Snow removal

j. Trail Decommissioning (can be SCLSS or CWRRS)

k. Signage replacement

l. Log removal (after windthrow and other events)

2. The SCLSS applies to the following typical activities on, or along, an unpaved trail:

a. The above noted activities;

b. Grading;

c. Rock raking; and

d. Removal of oversized material.

3. The following is also considered service work under SCLSS:

Sign Maintenance; Work Area Management (traffic control); Bridge maintenance; Surface Maintenance (Blading, Compaction, Watering); Drainage Maintenance (Slide & Slough Removal, Ditch Cleaning, Culvert Inlet/Outlet Cleaning, Cross-drain installation and maintenance, Ditch and Catch Basin Buttressing), Shoulder maintenance, Fill slope Armoring, Hazard Removal (Danger Tree Falling, Rock Fall and Debris Removal, etc.); Vegetation Management (seeding, brushing requirements); Bridge, guardrail, and Cattle guard Maintenance; Trail Closure Device Maintenance or Replacement, Rock Crushing and Stockpiling; Placement of Spot Rock; Dust Abatement; Minor Flood Repair and Water Diversion; Trail Demolition; Small Scale Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and Fire Suppression Rehabilitation to Trails, and In-Stream Trail Restoration (e.g., trail structures like those in Section 917 of the Specifications). Other complex systems may be considered within-scope to support trail maintenance and restoration activities, and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

4. The CWRRS applies to the following typical activities:

a. Patching of asphalt or other pavements;

b. Replacing culverts;

c. Striping pavements;

d. Rehabilitation/recycling pavements;

e. Fog or chip sealing;

f. Major slump/slide removal;

g. Bridge maintenance;

h. Aggregate surfacing, except minor spot surfacing, and;

i. Trail reconstruction/re-routing.

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5. The following is also considered construction work:

Surveying/Staking of Work Activities, signing (traffic control and new sign installation); Clearing;

Earthwork and realignment; Drainage (surface, subsurface, drain dips, corrugated metal pipe, under drains, etc.); Aquatic Passage Work activities (small bridges or prefabricated structures, etc.);

Wide-spread Aggregate Placement (base, surface, pit-run, riprap, etc.); Erosion Control (some erosion control such as seeding may be a service work activity); Shoulder, cut and fill slope reconstruction; Asphalt Placement, Asphalt Restoration (grinding, overlays, pothole patching, skin patching, crack sealing, chip sealing (some activities may be service work activity for supply/install), etc.); Cut/Fill Slope Stabilization; Aquatic Passage Construction; Cattle guard Installation; Installing Closure Devices (gates, earthen barriers, guardrails, etc.); Fence and Gate Construction, and; Large Scale Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and/or Fire Suppression Rehabilitation to trails.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL COORESPONDENCE

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.

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

The following clause applies to all ordered service BPA Calls:

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

The following clause applies to all ordered construction BPA Calls:

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

The following clause applies to all ordered decommissioning BPA Calls (for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements with no anticipated reconstruction):

52.246-13 Inspection – Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996) The following clause applies to all project work paid for by the hour:

52.246-6 Inspection – Time-and-Material Labor-Hour (MAY 2001)

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

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

E-4 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the Drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

The following clauses apply to all ordered service BPA Calls:

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F-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 trails 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 or concrete 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 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CALLS PERFORMANCE PERIOD REQUIREMENTS

The following clause [FAR 52.211-10] shall apply to each Individual Project Call. A specific completion date will be included within the Individual Project BPA Call, and a Notice to Proceed date may be included within the Individual Project Call. The specific days/dates included under an Individual Project Call will vary considerably. The allowed performance completion period for an Individual Project Call will be dependent upon factors such as project size, complexity, available work periods limitations, availability of funding, and date of Call issuance and effectiveness.

F-4 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

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The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within fourteen (14) 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 _To Be Determined for Each Individual Project BPA Call_. [For each Individual Project Call the Contracting Officer will 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.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by_To Be Determined for Each Individual Project BPA Call_ [For each Individual Project Call the Contracting Officer may provide a date for notice to proceed]. 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.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(a) Individual BPA Calls will be placed, after competing the call amongst agreement holders that have expressed a willingness to compete in that geographic area, whom also indicate positive attainment of experience with specialized service skills (if included in the Individual Project BPA Call). The Government does not guarantee to any vendor any minimum number of orders or amount of award.

(b) The BPA will be reviewed annually to ensure that it still represents a best value.

(c) The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under this BPA. The BPA does not obligate any funds.

(d) The period of performance of a BPA issued from this solicitation will be ten years from the date of award of the initial agreement. To meet the needs of the Government, new agreements may be awarded at any time during the period of these agreements – any new agreements will have the same completion date as the initial agreements. An agreement may be discontinued upon 30 days written notice by either party.

(e) The dollar amount for individual construction BPA Calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), which is currently $250,000.00. If the SAT changes, the maximum dollar amount for Individual Project BPA Calls will change accordingly, without need for Modification.

(f) The dollar amount for individual service BPA Calls will not exceed the limits described in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 13.500 (currently $7,500,000.00). If this amount changes in the regulation(s), the maximum dollar amount for Individual Project BPA Calls will change accordingly, without need for Modification.

(g) All calls placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. Calls may be placed by email, paper or oral communications. Oral communications will be followed-up in a reasonable amount of time by email or paper communications.

(h) Placement of Calls:

1) Contracting Officers (CO): Forest Service COs may place calls within the limits of their authority and those established in this BPA. Calls placed by a CO will be accomplished by:

(i) A Request for Quotations package will be provided to all BPA holders who hold both agreements for the specified geographic zone with a specified response date and time.