1240BJ24R0016 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)

1123538

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 7

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BJ

Email submissions ONLY to:

mai.moua@usda.gov

MAI MOUA 612-474-4298

1x 08/20/2024

1240BJ24R0016

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

Naha Trail Phase 2 Reconstruction

Tongass National Forest - Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

The cut-off for pre-bid questions is due September 3, 2024, by 5:00PM AKDT.

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.

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.)

14 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ___(see end POP)___ calendar days after receiving

09/19/2024

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 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, 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...

Naha Trail Phase 2 Reconstruction Solicitation # 1240BJ24R0016

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District, Tongass National Forest Ketchikan, Alaska

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE BID: Naha Trail (stations 22+04 - 80+18)

BASE Specs. DESCRIPTION METHOD OF EST. UNIT TOTAL Reference MEASUREMENT QTY. UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 907(01) Mobilization LS 1 EA $ $____________

0002 913(01) Demo/Removal/Recycling of wood trail structures LS 3505 LF $ $____________

0003 930(01) Solid Rock Removal AQ 15 LF $ $____________

(SRR)

0004 930(02) Cut Rock Steps (CRS) AQ 22 EA $ $____________

0005 937(02) Step & Run Boardwalk AQ 55 LF $ $____________

(BW-B)

0006 937(03) Elevated Boardwalk AQ 595 LF $ $____________

(BW-C)

0007 937(05) Boardwalk Bridge (BW-D) AQ 31 LF $ $____________

0008 937(06) Retaining Log (ASR) AQ 93 LF $ $____________

0009 941(01) Aggregate Surfacing (AS) AQ 3918 LF $ $____________

0010 941(02) Aggregate Surfacing AQ 455 LF $ $____________ w/ Corduroy (ASC)

0011 941(03) Aggregate Surfacing AQ 67 LF $ $____________ w/ Full Bench (ASFB)

0012 941(04) Aggregate Surfacing AQ 40 LF $ $____________ w/ Heavy Clearing (ASHC)

0013 941(06) Drainage Dip (DD) AQ 3 EA $ $____________

0014 941(07) Step Stones (SS) AQ 8 EA $ $____________

0015 941(09) Stone Retaining Wall AQ 45 SF $ $____________

(SRW)

0016 941(10) Stone Open Drain (SOD) AQ 7 EA $ $____________

0017 941(11) Stone Pitching (SP) AQ 53 LF $ $____________

0018 963(01) Timber Trail Bridge AQ 30 LF $ $____________

(BR)

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE: $

OPTION ITEM #1: Naha Trail (stations 80+18 - 111+46)

OPTION Specs. DESCRIPTION METHOD OF EST. UNIT TOTAL No.1 Reference MEASUREMENT QTY. UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 913(01) Demo/Removal/Recycling of wood trail structures LS 2126 LF $ $____________

1002 930(02) Cut Rock Steps (CRS) AQ 6 EA $ $____________

1003 937(01) Boardwalk Type A AQ 55 LF $ $____________

(BW-A)

1004 937(02) Step & Run Boardwalk AQ 103 LF $ $____________

(BW-B)

1005 937(03) Elevated Boardwalk AQ 238 LF $ $____________

(BW-C)

1006 937(04) Elevated Boardwalk AQ 82 LF $ $____________ w/ Railing (BW-CR)

1007 937(05) Boardwalk Bridge AQ 15 LF $ $____________

(BW-D)

1008 937(06) Retaining Log (ASR) AQ 18 LF $ $____________

1009 941(01) Aggregate Surfacing AQ 2128 LF $ $____________

(AS)

1010 941(02) Aggregate Surfacing w/ Corduroy (ASC) AQ 305 LF $ $____________

1011 941(05) Ditching (ASD) AQ 115 LF $ $____________

1012 941(08) Stone Open Drain AQ 3 EA $ $____________

(SOD)

1013 941(11) Stone Pitching (SP) AQ 34 LF $ $____________

1014 963(01) Timber Trail Bridge AQ 25 LF $ $___________

(BR)

TOTAL OPTION ITEM #1: $

OPTION ITEM #2: Excess Boardwalk Demo and Removal

OPTION Specs. DESCRIPTION METHOD OF EST. UNIT TOTAL No.2 Reference MEASUREMENT QTY. UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 913(01) Demo/Removal/Recycling wood trail structures LS 120 LF $ $____________

TOTAL OPTION ITEM #2: $

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTION ITEMS: $

* METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: AQ = ACTUAL QUANTITIES;

DQ = DESIGNED QUANTITIES;

LSQ = LUMP SUM QUANTITIES;

VQ = VEHICLE QUANTITIES

B-2 NOTES

EMAIL: _________________________________________________________

UNIQUE ENTITY ID (from SAM.gov): _______________________________

All offerors will be required to provide a Bid Bond (20%) with their proposal submission. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of the successful awardee.

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under Base Line 0001 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01. If denoted by an asterisk, the quantity is measured as a Contract Quantity in accordance with FP-14.

Offerors must provide an offer on all items, including all Options Items.

Per FAR 52.204-7(b)(1), System for Award Management (SAM), an Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment for any contract resulting from this solicitation. Information on registration may be obtained via: https://www.sam.gov. All Offerors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM system.

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 PROJECT SCOPE

Base Bid work is for the reconstruction of just over 1 mile of the Naha Trail. Work starts at station 22+04 and ends at to the barge ramp (station 79+76). Option Item #1 is for the reconstruction of .6 miles of the Naha trail starting at station 79+76 and ending at 111+46, the property boundary to the Orton Ranch. Major work items include the demolition and removal of approx.1.1 miles of wood trail structures, and installation of trail structures such as 3 trail bridges (BR), aggregate surfacing (AS), retaining logs (ASR), stepping stones (SS), stone retaining walls (SRW), stone open drains (SOD), drainage dips (DD), cut rock steps (CRS), solid rock removal (SRR), boardwalk (BW-A), step-and-run boardwalk (BW-B), elevated boardwalk (BW-C), and boardwalk bridges (BW-D). Option Item #2 is for the demolition and removal of excess boardwalk structures piled up adjacent to Naha Trail before start of work in Phase 2 Base Bid.

C-2 PROJECT LOCATION

Naha Trail is located near Loring Alaska about 12 miles north of Ketchikan Alaska. Access to the project is by boat or float plane. There is a ramp and float at saltwater with limited space for boat mooring. Ketchikan is accessible by scheduled airline service, barge, and is on the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. There are no utilities at the project site. Cell phone service is generally not available from any point along the trail.

C-3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

C-4 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

[x] FHWA Standard Specification 2014 U.S. Customary applies

(a) The technical specifications included in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

(b) The following specifications (including Region 10 Specifications and Special Project Specifications) are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract:

1. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS AND TRAIL BRIDGES ON

FOREST SERVICE PROJECTS, 10/30/2014. Note that this version supersedes EM-7720-103, Standard Specification for Construction and Maintenance of Trails (1996).

Copies of the Forest Service Specifications may be viewed online at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

C-5 PRODUCTS SAMPLES AND/OR SUBMITTALS

Title Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Govt Approval After Submittal

Work schedule As required by Specifications.

7 days

Safety Plan FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention

7 days

Payroll Record WH347 Certified Payrolls Submitted Weekly

Payroll and Basic Records

[FAR 52.222-8]

Weekly

Notification of Subcontracting & SF1413 Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

[FAR 52.236-11]

7 days

Erosion Control Plan As required by Specifications 7 days Camping Plans Use of Premises 7 days

C-6 SHOP DRAWINGS

Time of Govt Approval After Submittal

Shop Drawings As required by Specifications

7 days

C-7 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

Time of Govt Approval After Submittal

Product and Material Certifications and Literature

As required by Specifications

7 days

C.8 BIO-PREFERRED

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., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) 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 (CO). The following are examples of products that may be used in this contract 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 listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Hydraulic fluids Penetrating lubricants Concrete and asphalt release fluids Absorbent Diesel fuel additives Greases Dust suppressants 2-cycle engine oil

Wood and concrete sealers Fertilizers Wood Stain Interior and Exterior Paint Roof coatings Water tank coatings Adhesive and mastic removers Cleaners Wood & Concrete sealers Multipurpose Lubricants Lube chain lubricants Chain bar lubricants Flooring Acoustical composite panels Insulating foam Sealers Carpet Metalworking fluids Graffiti and grease removers Stain removers Degreasers Loose-fill and batt insulation

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. The Contractor shall provide data and report for their biobased products at http://www.sam.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 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 52.223-3, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

SECTION D – PACKING 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

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

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

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

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 __August 30, 2025__. 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 October 1, 2024. The completion date may 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.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.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within _14_days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a mutually agreed upon location and/or will utilize telephone/videoconferencing as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer.

G-2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (AGAR 452.245-70) (FEB 1988)

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

Government Furnished Materials

The Government will supply the following items at the locations described. The contractor is responsible for transportation of these materials to the project site.

1). Alaska Yellow Cedar timber from local sources on National Forest Land for use as retaining logs or approved equal. AYC is available near the project area in various locations that may be some distance from the trail.

If harvest occurs within sight of trail, make final cut on stumps as close to the ground as practicable or angle the cut face away from the trail, and “rusticate” the top of stumps by placing soil and moss on them to provide a natural appearance. Place treetops and branches in locations out of sight of the trail.

1). Select timber in conformance with the following restrictions:

a). First utilize dead standing or down trees with sound heartwood. For dead trees, no prior approval is required.

b). If sufficient quantity of material in a.) above is not available, harvest dispersed live trees in pre-approved locations. Approval will only be given for those trees and areas that have been surveyed and determined to be free of goshawk nesting.

2). Approximately 1000-1300 LF of the existing boardwalk may be acceptable for use as corduroy beneath aggregate surfacing or for surfacing of boardwalk Type A or Type B at contractor’s discretion and as approved by CO to be of sound enough quality for the desired use. The contractor is responsible for field checking this estimate prior to submitting bid.

Property/Facilities/Services Availability Location Availability Time Round log material for retaining logs.

After Notice to Proceed

Existing boardwalk for reuse as corduroy

After Notice to Proceed

G.3 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS DELIVERED OFF THE SITE

As provided in FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, material acquired for incorporation into the project, and stored off site by the Contractor, may, at the option of the Contracting Officer, be included in progress payments. Prior to payment, such material will be subject to Government inspection and must be stored separately from other materials, and be identified as, "PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES, Project Name and Contract Number." In addition, the Contractor shall furnish the Government with a right of ingress and egress to the property together with right of removal.

G.4 PAYMENTS FOR INCIDENTAL ITEMS

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

G.5 PAYMENT FOR PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SECURITY EXPENSES

It is mutually agreed that the premium costs for performance bonds, payment bonds and alternative payment protections furnished for this contract are included in the total amount bid for other items and that any payment to the Contractor for the cost of bonds made in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 refers only to corporate sureties listed in the current Department of Treasury Circular 570 and no advance payment will be made for bond premiums where other than corporate surety bonds are furnished. Bond premiums as used in this paragraph and FAR 52.232-5 shall include any Small Business Administration fees paid in connection with SBA guaranteed corporate surety bonds.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 452.228-71 INSURANCE COVERAGE (NOV 1996)

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. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $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

USE OF PREMISES

a). Before any camp, storage area, or access is opened or operated on National Forest land, written permission shall be obtained through the Contracting Officer. A camp includes the campsite of any employee working for the Contractor. Such permission, if granted outside the boundaries of a public use facility, will be without charge to the Contractor. The Contractor will follow all rules and regulations specific to the use of the National Forest. Campsite occupancy will be permitted for duration of work plus 14 days mobilization and 7 days cleanup time, as approved.

Provide proposed location(s) for campsites for approval prior to any ground disturbing activities. Camping will not be allowed within an archeological site.

Provide a plan for camp development, occupation, and clean-up and obtain approval prior to any camp development activities. The plan should contain the following information:

1. Layout and location of the proposed camp.

2. Number of users and dates of occupancy.

3. Sewage and waste disposal systems.

4. Layout of cooking, sleeping and common areas.

5. Camp trails layout.

6. Equipment and fuel storage area and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

7. Fire prevention and control plan.

8. Site Restoration plan.

9. Mobilization plan including helicopter and/or boat operations if relevant to camp setup, removal, or use.

The Government shall review the Contractor's plan as submitted for completeness and applicability. Proposed modifications of Contractor's plans will be discussed with the Contractor prior to approval.

b). Sanitation Facilities: Unless provided otherwise, the Contractor shall provide and maintain the following facilities:

1. Potable water supplies for drinking, washing, and cooking shall meet the State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80. Drinking water may not be available at the camp location.

2. Domestic sewerage shall meet the State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72.

3. Solid waste shall be removed and disposed of in Ketchikan or other approved location.

4. Fuel storage shall meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention).

c). Transportation, Access and Equipment: This project has not been designed to be compatible with land- based motorized equipment such as small-scale excavators and track haulers. Construction methods that rely predominantly upon the use of land-based motorized equipment will require design changes at no cost to the government. Such design changes will delay execution of work at the contractor’s risk.

This trail follows a lagoon and river where the soil is often saturated and overland water flow is frequent.

Maintaining a narrow trail bed is critical to protecting this fragile environment, and so the project was designed for helicopter delivery and placement of construction materials within work areas. Experience has shown that this method of construction minimizes ground disturbance and subsequent erosion, minimizes damage to tree roots from soil compaction, and allows construction of a narrower trail bed with shallower aggregate depths thereby reducing the quantity of rock required. The weight of ground-based hauling and excavation equipment with repeated trips over the same ground tends to damage tree roots which can lead to trail bed destabilization and requires a much wider trail with deeper aggregate in order to accommodate equipment widths and support their weight. Stockpiling materials in sensitive habitats adjacent to the trail with repeated hauls by ground-based equipment is also a concern.

If the contractor feels the above concerns can be mitigated and the use of ground-based motorized equipment, or water-based motor equipment is the best value to the government for this project, a plan may be presented for consideration. An on-site review with the contractor at no cost to the government may be required prior to approval. Provide the following information:

‐ Provide a map showing areas where equipment would be operated, stockpile locations, access routes to/from stockpiles, and any other features related to the operation of equipment. The government will not provide a base map for this submittal.

‐ Proposed equipment model number, size, capacity, empty weight and weight when fully loaded. The government will assume that equipment will be used fully loaded.

‐ Proposed methods to minimize damage to soil, trees designated to remain, and other factors as required. State mitigation measures that will be implemented at stockpile sites and any traveled routes upon completion of trail construction work to naturalize these areas.

‐ Proposed changes to designed aggregate depths and other design elements as necessary to accommodate the equipment, and how these changes will affect project costs.

‐ Contractor’s experience constructing trail with equipment in similar sensitive environments.

‐ Any other site-specific considerations specified by the Government.

The use of helicopters in the project area is allowed. However, do not fly helicopters directly over hikers or over trails open to the public at any location, or allow anticipated sling load trajectory to pose a safety risk to hikers below. Avoid operating aircraft within 1,000 feet of an eagle nest during the breeding season. In Alaska the bald eagle breeding season is February 1 through October 15, although timing restrictions may be adjusted or removed depending on results of nest-monitoring (e.g., nest is not active, or birds fledge early). A map of known eagle nests is available upon request.

e). The area may be visited by black bears. Bears may be attracted by activity and food and become habituated to humans and learn to associate them with food. Do not allow bears or other wildlife access to human food, garbage, or other attractants. Store food in bear-proof containers or hang at least 12 feet above ground if working from a camp. Do not leave food scraps at any time in camp or along the trail.

f). There are eagle nest trees within approximately 1,000 feet of the project area. If such trees are discovered, notify the CO as soon as practicable to avoid disturbance.

“Disturbance” is defined as action which agitates or bothers the eagles to a degree that injures an eagle or substantially interferes with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering habits and causes, or is likely to cause, a loss of productivity or nest abandonment.

g). Other bird nesting: If other raptors, herons, or migratory birds are found nesting in or near the project area, inform the CO so that a Forest Service wildlife biologist may be notified.

h). TES species: If any Threatened, Endangered, Candidate or Forest Service Sensitive wildlife species are present or observed in the area, inform the CO so that a Forest Service wildlife biologist may be notified.

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE – REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS & DRAWINGS

Any inconsistency in the specifications of this solicitation and any resultant contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

a). Section H – Special Contract Requirements b). Contract Drawings (Section J)

1). Drawings, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions 2). Drawings, large scale drawings over small scale drawings 3). Schedules on drawings over notations on drawings c). Section C – Specifications 1). Special Project Specifications 2). Reconstruction Trail Logs 3). Standard Specifications d). Staking on the ground e). Forest Service Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails, September 1996

STORAGE AND STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS

Refer to attachment Naha Trail_ProjectSPecs, Section 904 – Control of Material

Trail and suitable areas adjacent to the site may be utilized for temporary stockpiling of materials as approved by the CO or COR.

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

• Heavy equipment operation

• Tree climbing and/or tower climbing

• Fire hazards

• Hazardous materials handling

• Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards

• Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs etc.

PROSECUTION OF WORK – WORK HOUR LIMITS

No work will be allowed on Federal Holidays unless approved by CO in writing.

PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431-433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C.

470) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1969 (PL 96-95 and 36 CFR 261.9(e)) shall be identified on the ground by the Forest Service. Forest Service may unilaterally modify, or cancel, this contract to protect an area, object of antiquity, artifact or similar object which is, or may be, entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object or artifact is discovered or identified. Discovery of such areas or objects by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.

Contractor shall protect all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture against destructions, obliteration, removal or damage during Contractor’s Operations. In accordance with 36 CFR 296.14(c), the Contractor shall bear costs of restoration, provided that such payment shall not relieve the Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law.

Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated within such areas, except on roads. Unless agreed otherwise, trees will not be felled into such areas.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (THE FOLLOWING IS IN ADDITION TO AGAR

CLAUSE 452.236- 73 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (NOV 1996)

One cultural resource protection area falls within the proposed Naha Creek Trail Reconstruction Project activity area. A Heritage Professional (Archaeologist) is required to be on site for construction of step run stairs at trail log areas 29+56 to 30+46 and 30+64 to 30+89. Please provide 2 weeks’ notice to the Government prior to implementing project activities in the aforementioned trail log areas. If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the contracting officer immediately.

PROTECTION OF HABITAT OF ENDANGERED, THREATENED AND SENSITIVE SPECIES

Location of areas needing special measures for protection of plants or animals listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or as sensitive by the Regional Forester under authority of FSM 2670, are shown on the Plans and identified on the ground. Measures need to protect such areas have been included elsewhere in this contract or are as follows: NONE If protection measures prove inadequate, if other such areas are discovered, or if new species are listed as federally threatened or endangered, or as sensitive by the Regional Forester, Forest Service may either cancel or unilaterally modify this contract to provide additional protection regardless of when such facts become known. Discovery of such areas by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.

LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

a) No foot traffic or movement of materials or equipment is allowed over uncompleted and unprotected portions of the trail. In areas requiring trail abandonment and rehabilitation, workers shall walk away from the abandoned trail centerline, dispersing their travel route, to avoid damage to the protective surface vegetation. When working within trail corridor to be developed, workers shall walk on the centerline of proposed trail so damage will be covered by new trail construction. Rehabilitate and naturalize sites where required to prevent or reverse erosion by regrading the ground contours and spreading organic debris found locally (e.g., punk, and green hemlock boughs) as mulch to protect bare soil from the erosive force of rain to the extent practicable.

b) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams and rivers.

Pollutants such as raw sewage and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near streams and rivers or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto.

Waste motor oil, fuel, lubricant, bitumen and similar hydrocarbons shall be collected and returned to the supplier. They shall not be wasted on the ground or buried.

c) Stockpile aggregate and other materials in approved locations. Thoroughly remove all stockpiled material immediately after the use of that stockpile is complete. Restore stockpile sites to a natural- appearing condition.

d) Erosion Control. 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.

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.

e) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil products on site, appropriate preventative measures shall be taken to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any streams or other waters of the United States or of any individual states.

Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the area approved by the CO.

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.

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

(d) 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.

(e) "Before You Dig" - Contractor is responsible for locating existing utilities prior to digging.

NOTIFICATION OF WORK SCHEDULE

At the pre-work meeting provide a proposed schedule of work showing dates of major work items including camp establishment, sample work and subgrade approval, helicopter operations and other main items of work.

CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES

Refer to Naha Trail_ProjectSpec attachment, Section 908—Construction Staking, Flagging, and Cleanup

DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL

The contractor shall remove all unused pressure-treated boardwalk and hardware waste material from the project area and dispose of offsite in an approved manner. Wood materials that are not pressure treated may be placed out of sight of the trail after hardware, including fasteners, are removed.

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. All debris shall be disposed of off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements.

PART II—CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s) (NOV 2021) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower Guidance to contractor employees) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.210-1 Market Research (NOV 2021) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022)

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Pricing

Method) (AUG 2018) 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement (JAN 2024) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP

2013) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY

2024) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY 2023) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2023) https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR

1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (JUN 2020) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) Alternate I (SEP

1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR…