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Solicitation No: 1240LN21Q0035 – RFQ FY21 Initial Creek CG and WF Trailhead Vault Toilet Repairs and Trail Maintenance

Table of Contents

1240LN21Q0035 – REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

C.2 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL

C.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION

C.4 OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS

C.5 CLAUSES

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL COORESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

H.1 SAFETY PLAN

H.2 FOOD STORAGE ORDER

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR AWARD

1240LN21Q0035 – REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

FY21 INITIAL CREEK CAMPGROUND AND WEST FORK TRAILHEAD VAULT TOILET

REPAIRS AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE PROJECT

BEARTOOTH RANGER DISTRICT, CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

STILLWATER COUNTY, MONTANA

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Pay Item

Number Description

Method of

Measur ement

Pay

Unit

Estima ted

Quanti ty

Unit Price Total Price

1 Mobilization LSQ LS All ******* $________

Furnish and Deliver and Install

Aspen Style Single Vault Each EA 2

Furnish and Deliver and Spread

Gravel LSQ LS All ******* $________

Repair Concrete Roof on Initial

Creek Toilet LSQ LS All ******* $________

Base

Total

OPTION

4A

Replace Concrete Roof on Initial

Creek Toilet LSQ LS All ******* $________

Optional

Total

(1,2,3,4A)

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

*Method of Measurement

LSQ - Lump Sum Quantity

The pay items in the Schedule of Items have suffixes that do not appear on the pay items in the specifications. They pertain only to sizes, classes, and/or types indicated in the item "Descriptions,” and are used by the Government for computer tabulation of bid schedules. For the abbreviations in schedule descriptions see Special Project Specification SPS 101 (7/7/97).

The quoter must quote all items. Round to the nearest cent.

Price quotation furnished by:

Name Phone ( )

Address E-mail

DUNS # __________________________

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

C.1.1 Intent of Contract - The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described below. The precise details of performing the work are not stipulated, except as considered essential for the successful completion of the work. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

C.1.2 Description of Work - The work shall consist of supplying, delivering, and setting 2 Aspen Style single vaults. Supplying, delivering, and placing gravel around the toilets and pathways.

Repairing a broken section of roof on the Stillwater Toilet. The project is located approximately 7 miles west of Nye Montana, on the Beartooth Ranger District as shown in Fig. 1.

ITEM 1, Mobilization: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. This specification does not include moves between project sites.

ITEM 2, Furnish and Deliver and Set 2 Aspen Style Single Toilet Vaults: Work shall consist of providing and delivering a precast concrete Aspen toilet vault to the Initial Creek Campground and the West Fork Stillwater Trailhead site. The contractor shall coordinate the size, delivery and placing with Missoula Concrete or an approved equal. The toilets were manufactured by Missoula

Concrete. The vaults only will be replaced, the upper portion of the toilet will not be replaced.

The contractor shall excavate the existing vault and dispose of it off of Forest Service lands. The contractor shall ensure the vaults are pumped before work is to begin. See Section 13122 of the specifications.

ITEM 3, Gravel: Construct 5’ accessible path with a 6” compacted depth of crushed aggregate as shown on Figures 2 and 3 or as staked in field by COR. Plans are for approximate location only. Side slopes of path shall be 4:1. Compact aggregate with three passes with a mechanical compactor. Add water as necessary for proper compaction. Maximum slope on path to be 5% and 2% cross slope. Slope trail/path away from toilet. See Section 13122 of the specifications.

ITEM 4, Repair Concrete Roof damage on Initial Creek Toilet: The Initial Creek Toilet has an approximate 2 foot by 2 foot section broken off. The contractor shall saw cut the broken area smooth as directed by the COR.

OPTIONAL ITEM 4A, Replace Concrete Roof damage on Initial Creek Toilet: The Initial

Creek Toilet has an approximate 2 foot by 2 foot section broken off. The contractor shall coordinate with Missoula Concrete or approved equal to replace this section of roof.

C.1.3 Project Location - This project is located at West Fork Stillwater Trailhead and Initial Creek

Campground as shown on Fig. 1, Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National

Forest in Red Lodge, Montana.

C.1.4 Magnitude of Construction Project (per FAR 36.204(b)) - Between $25,000 and $100,000.

C.1.5 Site Visit - No formal site visit of the project will be conducted. All interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting a quotation.

Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain direction information by contacting Sam Archambault at the Forest Supervisor's Office, Custer-Gallatin National Forest, Billings, Montana, telephone (406) 255-1423, or the Beartooth Ranger District Office in Red

Lodge, Montana at telephone (406)-446-4586.

C.1.6 Start Work - It is estimated that work will begin in July 2021.

C.1.7 Period of Performance - 14 working days after Notice to Proceed is issued.

C.1.8 Government Furnished Materials - None.

C.1.9 Submittals - The contractor shall submit copies of manufacturer’s installation instructions, plans and specifications, shop drawings, and warranty information to Contracting Officer prior to ordering material and start of work.

The contractor shall submit Work Schedule.

C.1.10 Disturbances - No work shall be permitted on Federal Holidays.

C.1.11 Staging Area - The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR on a staging area location. The

Contractor shall operate all equipment and store, transport, and handle materials in a manner that will not damage the existing roads, parking lots, and landscaping.

C.1.12 Potable Water - No potable water on-site.

C.1.13 Wastewater Facilities - No facilities on site.

C.1.14 Electrical - No electrical on site.

C.2 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL

C.2.1 Cleanup and Disposal - The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal. The

Contractor shall at all times keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. Construction related debris, including but not limited to used motor oil, oil cans, grease cartridges and refuse shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner off National Forest

System lands. Fees for the use of landfills or transfer stations shall be paid for by the

Contractor if there is a charge.

C.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION

C.3.1 Security and Protection - Security is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all equipment and supplies for use on the project and stored on the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs required to provide such protection.

The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract.

C.4 OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS

C.4.1 The following CSI formatted specifications are part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

Section Description

01000 Mobilization

01025 Measurement and Payment

01400 Quality Control and Quantity Measurement

13122 Precast Concrete Vault Toilet

SECTION 01000

MOBILIZATION

PART I: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. This specification does not include moves between project sites.

PART II: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART III: EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART IV: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. When 5% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50% of the amount bid for mobilization or 5% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

2. When 10% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100% of the amount bid for mobilization or 10% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

3. Upon completion of work for the project, payment of the amount bid for mobilization in excess of 10% of the original Contract amount will be paid.

4. The total sum of all payments shall not exceed the original Contract amount bid for mobilization, regardless of the fact that the Contractor may have shut down the work on the project or moved equipment away from the project and then back again.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

Payment: No direct payment for moves between project sites will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for moves between project sites in the bid price for other items of the

Contract. Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

(01000) Mobilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lump Sum

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01025

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 Measurement and Payment - Measurement and 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 as included in the payment for items shown.

When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between items to be bid.

1.2 Determination of Quantities - The following methods of measurement are used to determine contract quantities for payment.

For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified.

Measurements for seeding, mulching, geotextiles, netting, erosion control blankets, and sodding will be along slope lines.

Structures will be measured according to neat lines SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as altered by the COR in writing to fit field conditions.

For standard manufactured items, such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, etc., such identification shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances will be accepted.

1.3 Units of Measurement - Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S.

Standard measure as follows:

A. Acre – Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

B. Cubic Yard - A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

1. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow - The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

2. Material in Place or Stockpile - The measurement computed with dimensions of the in-place material.

3. Material in the Delivery Vehicle - The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery.

Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

C. Cubic Yard Mile - A combination of linear and volumetric measurement meaning the movement of a cubic yard of material 1 mile.

D. Each - One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

E. Gallon – The quantity may be measured by any of the following methods:

1. Measured volume container.

2. Metered volume. Use an approved metering system

3. Commercially packaged volumes.

F. Hour – Measurement will be for the actual number of hours ordered and performed by the Contractor.

G. Linear Foot – Measure from end to end, parallel to the base or foundation being measured, or horizontal.

H. MFBM - One thousand board feet measure based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job.

I. Mile – Measure horizontal along the centerline of each roadway, approach road, or ramp.

J. Pound – If sacked or packaged material is furnished, the net weight as packed by the manufacturer may be used.

K. Square Foot - Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

L. Square Yard – Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

M. Station - One hundred linear feet measured horizontally.

N. Station Yard - A combination of linear and volumetric measurement meaning the movement of a cubic yard of material one station.

O. Thousand Gallons Mile - A combination of linear and volumetric measurement meaning the movement of 1,000 gallons of material 1 mile.

P. Ton - Short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

Q. Ton Mile - A combination of linear and weight measurement meaning the movement of 1 ton of material 1 mile.

1.4 Methods of Measurement - One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each pay item:

A. Contract Quantities (CQ) AND Design Quantities (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units SHOWN in the

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

1. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities that cause a pay item to change by more than 15 percent.

3. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total to change by more than 15%. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

B. Staked Quantities (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

C. Actual Quantities (AQ) - These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

D. Vehicle Quantities (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

E. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

PART II - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART III - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

SECTION 01400

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

1.1 Scope - This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the Inspection of Construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

1.2 Measurement and Payment - No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section. Payment for this work is considered incidental to other items of work.

PART II - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART III – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

SECTION 13122

PRECAST CONCRETE VAULT TOILET

1.1 SCOPE

A. Work specified under this section consists of furnishing 2 precast concrete single toilet vaults.

This work also includes the delivery and setting of the vault to the site specified located appriximately 7 miles west of Nye Montana, see Figure 1.

B. Contractor shall coordinate the delivery with the supplier: The product shall be Missoula

Concrete Construction or an approved equal source and approved equal vaults. Both vaults shall be an Aspen Style and match the existing vaults.

Vaults shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations and the following specifications.

Contractor shall verify the toilet vaults will comply and fit to the existing upper portion of the toilets before ordering materials.

C. Repair or replace damaged roof on the Intial Creek Toilet.

a. Repair will consist of saw cutting an approximate 2 foot by 2 foot piece of the concrete roof out to a smooth edge

b. Replacement will consist of working with Missoula Concrete of an approved equal and arrange the roof to be removed and replaced.

Submittals. The supplier shall submit a Progress Schedule, shop drawings and design drawings to the Forest Service prior to starting work.

1.2 Measurement and Payment

The contract will be paid for at a Lump Sump price per toilet. The Lump Sum payment per each toilet shall include the manufacturing and delivery of the toilet is required for a complete and finished job. Measurement and 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 as included in the payment for items shown.

PART II – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Bedding material to be sand or 1/2” minus crushed or screened gravel or as recommended by manufacturer.

B. Sealant between vault and toilet floor to be 1"x1" Butyl Rubber Sealant or as recommended by manufacturer.

C. Crushed aggregate shall as shown in other specifications.

PART III - EXECUTION

3.1 LOCATION

A. The site will be prepared for the supplier to set the vaults apon arrival. The target date for delivery is July 2021.

3.2 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Clearing of any brush or trees may be required to place toilets and to allow safe operation of the crane. Remove all brush, stumps, trees, organic matter, and other deleterious materials form the excvation, parking and trail areas. All materials may be scattered in the Forest.

B. The removal of the existing vaults shall be completed and disposed off Foerest Service

Lands.

C. The existing Vaults will be pumped of all debris and liquid prior to being taken out of the excavation and hauled away.

3.3 EXCAVATION AND ELEVATION

A. Comply with applicable OSHA standards for excavation.

B. Excavate for the installation of the toilet vault to a depth that will allow the structure site to be free-draining after installation is completed. Allow for a 2-inch leveling course beneath the toilet vault. Stockpile topsoil in separate pile at sites where topsoil is present. Excavate a hole sufficient enough to place the toilet to meet finished floor requirements as staked, and as recommended by manufacturer.

C. Finish floor elevation shall be 6 inches above natural grade measured at the front (entrance) of the exterior slab unless otherwise shown on the plans, staked in the field, or approved by the COR. All sides of the toilet shall slope away at minimum 5% for 5 feet. Installation shall provide drainage away from the toilet for a minimum of 5 feet. Contractor shall install buildings at these sites with the floor elevation within plus or minus 0.05 feet of the specified floor elevation. Finish floor elevation shall be set so it is accessible, less than a 5% grade to enter toilet.

D. No excavation shall be left open more than 5 days unless otherwise approved by the COR.

E. All excavations left open overnight shall be enclosed with plastic orange mesh fencing secured to steel posts, and approved by the COR.

F. All cut slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter. All fill slopes shall be 4:1 or flatter, or as approved by

COR.

3.4 BACKFILL AND COMPACTION

A. Compact the bottom of the vault excavation with a minimum of three passes with a whacker-type mechanical compactor. Add water as necessary to achieve 90% optimal compaction.

B. Install a 2-inch thick lift of crushed gravel material at bottom of vault excavation for leveling course. Compact leveling course with mechanical compactor. Grade leveling course so there will be no high spots in the middle of vault bottom. Compact with second pass of mechanical compactor.

C. Set vault in place with suitable equipment. Verify vault is level within 1/4 inch between corners. Backfill around structure. Use excavated material for backfill except that rocks larger than four inches in maximum dimension shall not be placed within six inches of exterior of vault walls.

D. Backfill material shall be placed in eight-inch loose lifts and mechanically compacted with minimum of three passes with a mechanical compactor and until visual displacement ceases.

Add water to ensure proper compaction.

3.5 FINISH GRADING

A. Place excess excavated material around structure. Finish grade shall be approximately 6 inches above native ground. Slope material away from structure for drainage. Provide smooth transition with surrounding undisturbed material. Minimum slope away from structure shall be 5%.

B. Place crushed aggregate to within ½” of top of concrete slab. Aggregate shall encircle toilet and shall be a minimum of 5’ wide and 6” compacted depth. Compact aggregate with minimum three passes with mechanical compactor. Add water to ensure proper compaction.

C. Construct 5’ accessible path with a 6” compacted depth of crushed aggregate as shown on plans edged with treated 8”x8” dimentional lumber(brown or green) or as staked in field by

COR. Secure lumber with #4 rebar, 18” in length installed every 30” on center. Overlap the top and bottom of the end but joints with 4” cuts and install a pin through that section to keep the edging together. Plans are for approximate location only. Side slopes of path shall be 4:1. Compact aggregate with three passes with a mechanical compactor. Add water as necessary for proper compaction. Maximum slope on path to be 5% and 2% cross slope.

Slope trail/path away from toilet.

D. Concrete Paths shall be constructed over compacted fill with 4” compacted depth of aggregate base material. Concrete shall be pinned with dowls to the toilet to ensure to differential settlement. Epoxy shall be used to set dowls to into concrete. Two rows of #4 rebar shall be spaced 6” from edge of path and less than 24” between the rows. Rebar shall be placed on chairs to ensure proper separation between gavel base. Concrete shall have a light broomed finish. Grade shall not exceed 5% and cross slope shall not exceed 2%.

3.6 ADDITION OF WATER

A. Add 300 gallons of water to vault to prepare the toilet for use.

C.5 CLAUSES

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

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

452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

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

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

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

Government.

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL 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.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEP 2000)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternative I

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 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 15, 2021.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by July 15, 2021 (14 days work allowed). 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.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

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 30 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a date and time to be determined later.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SAFETY PLAN

Will be required and submitted for approval to the CO prior to commencement of work.

H.2 FOOD STORAGE ORDER

Within bear country there has been a special order on food storage and camping issued. It states that all food, beverages, and scented or flavored toiletries must be stored unavailable to bears at night and when unattended during the day. Attractants include canned food, pop, beer, garbage, grease, processed livestock or pet food, toothpaste, and chapstick. They must be hung at least 10-feet off the ground and 4-feet from any vertical support, or stored inside a bear resistant container or vehicle. Cars, pick-up cabs, enclosed horse trailers, hard sided campers or camper shells are all considered bear resistant. Food should be stored out of sight in vehicles. Coolers, pop-up campers, backpacks, and tents are not considered bear resistant.

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)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

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)

52.204-18 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 and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (AUG 2018)

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) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

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)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEP 2013)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (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)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991)

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)

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)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION APR 2020)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.1408(a) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (FEB 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item-

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the

Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies.

However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the

Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-22#FAR_22_1408

Domestic construction material means-

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 55 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together.

Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the

United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C.chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C.

1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

NONE

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph

(b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute. (1) (i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (dollars)*

Item1:

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______

Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

Item2:

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______

Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

[* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued)].

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.]

[Include other applicable supporting information.]

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

(DEVIATION APR 2020)

(a)[(1) In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 2307, upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract [in accordance with the accelerated payment date established], to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, [with a goal of 15 days] after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor [if a specific payment date is not established by contract.

(2) The Contractor agrees to make such payments to its small business subcontractors without any further consideration from or fees charged to the subcontractor].

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR __4___) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

- Experience Questionnaire (2 pages)

- Wage Determination, Numbered MT20210072, dated 03/12/2021 (5 pages)

- Signed Cover Sheet (1 page)

- Vicinity Map and Figures (3 pages)

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is

238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

(2) The small business size standard is $16.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the

Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) ☐ Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) ☐ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-

Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’…