1240LT22Q0131_RFQ.pdf

1240LT22Q0131

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

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9. DESTINATION

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PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

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8. TO:

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c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

07/21/2022 1071770

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1405 HOLLIPARK DRIVE

IDAHO FALLS ID 83401

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

Multiple

ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST

355 NORTH VERNAL AVENUE

VERNAL

UT 84078

208 313-3852KELLIE SHAW

08/22/2022 1300 MT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Reader/Basset/Highway 191 Boundary Fence Project Ashley National Forest

0001 BASE ITEM - READER/BASSET/HWY 191 BOUNDARY FENCE

Delivery: 60 Days After Notice to Proceed

0002 OPTION ITEM 1- DIAMOND MOUNTAIN

Delivery: 30 Days After Notice to Proceed

0003 OPTION ITEM 2 -GARTRELL SPRINGS EXCLOSURE

Delivery: 30 Days After Notice to Proceed

0004 OPTION ITEM 3 - CATTAIL POND DIAMOND MTN

Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1240LT22Q0131

Delivery: 30 Days After Notice to Proceed

0005 OPTION ITEM 4 - ATV CATTLEGUARD INSTALLATION

Delivery: 30 Days After Notice to Proceed

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

Solicitation No: 1240LT22Q0131 Reader/Basset/Highway 191 Boundary Fence Project Ashley National Forest

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

This solicitation and any resulting contract is a firm-fixed price type of contract, which under the definition in FAR 16.202-1, “this type of contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.”

Offerors shall submit pricing on all base and optional items listed on the Schedule of Items.

Failure to comply with the instructions may render your offer nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award.

Prices on the Schedule shall reflect Contractor’s full cost for labor, supervision, overhead costs, and incidental items.

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE BID – READER/BASSETT/HWY 191 BOUNDARY FENCE

Item Construction Qty Unit of Issue

Method of Measure

Unit Price Total Price

001 Removal & disposal of existing 4-strand barb wire/steel t-post fence and gates construction in kind. Includes clearing and grubbing work

5,260 LF AQ $ $

002 12-foot 1600 series 6 rail Powder River tube gates or equal

5 EA AQ $ $

TOTAL BASE ITEMS $

OPTIONAL ITEM #1 – DIAMOND MOUNTAIN

Item Construction Qty Unit of Issue

Method of Measure

Unit Price Total Price

003 BIG GAME SITE

Existing Fence Removal & disposal and new net wire fence with gate construction. Includes clearing and grubbing work

740 LF DQ $ $

004 CATTLE EXCLOSURE SITE

Existing Fence Removal & disposal and new wildlife friendly 4 strand barb wire with t-post fence construction.

Includes clearing and grubbing work.

See specs and drawings

455 LF DQ $ $

TOTAL OPTION ITEM #1 $

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OPTIONAL ITEM #2 – GARTRELL SPRING EXCLOSURE

Item Construction Qty Unit of Issue

Method of Measure

Unit Price Total Price

005 Construct new fence with cedar posts and pine poles as per specs and drawings

900 LF DQ $ $

006 New 4-foot Gate with closure hardware as per drawings/specs

1 EA AQ $ $

TOTAL OPTIONAL ITEM #2 $

OPTIONAL ITEM #3 – CATTAIL POND DIAMOND MOUNTAIN

Item Construction Qty Unit of Issue

Method of Measure

Unit Price Total Price

007 Clean and restructure 45-foot diameter dam and overflow according to drawings and specifications

1 LS LSQ $ $

TOTAL OPTIONAL ITEM #3 $

OPTIONAL ITEM #4 – ATV CATTLEGUARD INSTALLATION

Item Construction Qty Unit of Issue

Method of Measure

Unit Price Total Price

008 Provide and install new 84-inch-wide ATV cattleguards as manufactured by EASY FENCE Company or approved equal

5 EA AQ $ $

009 Provide and Install 12-Foot steel gates as specified in specs/drawings

5 EA AQ $ $

TOTAL OPTIONAL ITEM #4 $

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTIONAL ITEMS $

* Designated Method of Measurement:

DQ - Designed Quantities, AQ - Actual Quantities, LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities, SQ - Staked Quantities

B.2 Payment for Bond Premiums Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under individual line items.

Ashley National Forest B.3 Optional Items The Government intends to award some or all option items at the time of award, subject to the availability of funds. If option items are not included at time of award, the Government reserves the right to award option items during the contract in accordance with I.2 FAR 52.217-7. It is anticipated that option item(s) work will be completed concurrently with base award work.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This work consists of the removal of and construction of 4-strand barbed wire fence.

Base Item– Reader Basset/Hwy 191 Boundary Fence- Remove and dispose of all existing fencing, clear and grub along fence line, provide and install 2 miles of new wild-life fencing, 4 strand barb wire, t-posts, bracing, five 12-foot gates, etc. as per Reader/Basset/Hwy 191 Boundary Fence Specification. Length of fence is 1 miles long.

Option #1 Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure Fence- Removal and disposal of the existing fences, clearing and grubbing along fence line, providing, and installing new ‘no climb’ horse fencing, installation of one 4’ x 6’-8” green gate as per the Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure Fence Specification. Length of fence is 740 lineal feet.

Option #2: Gartrell Spring Exclosure Fencing - Construct new post and pole fence using cedar or treated posts and Lodgepole pine poles, one 4-foot Powder River gate, bracing, etc. as per the Gartrell Spring Exclosure Fencing Specifications. Length of fence is 900 lineal feet. Forest Service shall stake location of fence.

Option #3 – Cattail Pond Diamond Mountain – reconstruct existing 45-foot diameter stock pond as per drawings and specs

Option #4: ATV-Cattleguard Installation – Install five 84-inch-wide ATV cattleguards within existing fences/gates at the locations below. Install H-braces using steel pipe w/ 7’ length pounded or cemented to a depth of 24”, 3-post design, with single 7’ cross member welded 3/4 up the posts. Install a 12-foot gate adjacent to the cattleguard (see drawings).

C.2 PROJECT LOCATON

Reader-Bassett/ Hwy 191 Fence:

Start-629631 E, 4509568N 12 T UTM WGS End-627948E, 4506871N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 23.4 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Drive 300 feet to the fence

Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure:

Location: 12 T 630301E, 4504507N WGS; NW quarter of NW quarter of sec 4 T2S, R 22E Access:

• Travel 23.4 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Continue on Rd 217 over cattleguard (stay right) 2.6 miles

• Turn right and travel 0.2 miles to exclosure

• Elevation: 8200 ft

• Terrain: Well-maintained dirt road with some ruts. Can drive with trailer directly to site.

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Gartrell Spring Exclosure:

Location: 12 T 624521E, 4502219N WGS; SW quarter of NE quarter of sec 11 T2S, R21E Access:

• Travel 19.6 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn left onto Red Cloud Loop Rd

• Travel 2.1 miles

• Turn left onto RD dirt road 019

• In 0.9 miles road bends slightly and turns into Rd 028 Continue for 0.4 miles

• Turn left (south) onto 241

• Travel 1.8 miles to a closed route and turn left (southeast)

• Travel 0.2 miles and turn left and travel 0.2 miles toward Gartrell Spring

• Elevation: 8160 ft

• Terrain: Well-maintained dirt road with some ruts. Can drive with trailer directly to site using unauthorized 2 track road.

Cattail Pond:

63484E, 4505146N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 24.11 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto Diamond Mountain RD 048

• Travel 3.48 miles on Diamond Mountain RD 048

• Turn right on to Rd 054 (Reseed pasture)

• Travel 1.69 miles on Rd 054 (Reseed pasture)

• Turn right on to unmarked dirt road 0.20 miles to a gate

• Travel cross country 0.37 to Cattail Pond

ATV Cattleguards:

1-633342E, 4503918N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 23.4 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 0.95 miles on dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd) to cattleguard

• Travel 0.1 miles to split in the road -stay left on Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 3 miles on Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Turn right (remains Rd 217) and travel 0.47 miles to destination (existing gate).

2-632541E, 4504272N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 23.4 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 0.95 miles on dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd) to cattleguard

• Travel 0.1 miles to split in the road -stay left on Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 3 miles on Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Turn right (remains Rd 217) and travel past the location of ATV cattle guard one 1.1 miles to destination

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3-631658E, 4504502N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 23.4 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 0.95 miles on dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd) to cattleguard

• Travel 0.1 miles to split in the road -stay left on Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 3 miles on Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Turn right (remains Rd 217) and travel past the location of ATV cattle guard #1 and #2

1.69 miles to destination

4-631605E, 4507090N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 24.11 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto Diamond Mountain RD 048

• Travel 0.43 miles on Diamond Mountain RD 048

• Turn right onto powerline Rd 574

• Travel 0.12 miles on powerline Rd 574

• Turn left onto Rd 579

• Travel 0.27 mile on Rd 579

• Turn right at junction and continue of Rd 579 1.35 miles to destination

5-628187E, 4506683N 12 T UTM WGS

• Travel 23.4 miles north on Hwy 191 from Vernal, UT.

• Turn right onto dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Travel 0.59 miles on dirt road Rd 217 (Range Study Loop Rd)

• Turn right onto unmarked route

• Travel 1.14 on unmarked route past Float Valve Spring Exclosure to destination

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The estimated price range of the project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

C.4 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Use of Site: Verify locations for materials storage and construction with COR. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the COR specifies.

2. There is no electrical service available for use at the site.

3. Water and toilet facilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

Burning or burying of construction waste material on site will not be permitted.

C.5 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

The Contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

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C.6 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work) on site.

C.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

No Government property shall be furnished on this project. Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, equipment, incidentals and tools to perform all work as set forth in the specifications. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment needed for the project as set forth in the contract specifications with competent, fully qualified operators. Maps, drawings and instructions will be provided with the contract. Range staff will be available for technical questions.

C.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental, and no additional compensation will be made:

1- Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure Fence – Big Game Exclosure 2- Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure Fence – Cattle Exclosure 3- Gartrell Spring Exclosure Fence 4- Reader/Bassett/Hwy 191 Boundary Fence 5- Cattail Pond Diamond Mountain 6- ATV Cattleguard and Gates 7- Clearing and Grubbing 8- Field Welding

C.9 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Equipment and Workmanship: All equipment and/or materials incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful manner.

Surface Conditions: Work shall not occur under conditions that prevent the proper operation of equipment. These conditions may include snow, frozen ground or when the soil exceeds 15% moisture content. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the Government.

Surface Disturbance: Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractor’s expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work. Equipment and vehicles must not be operated or driven outside of the project boundaries except on identified roads or trails. All-terrain vehicles may be used within project areas as long as vehicle use does not create a visible trail. All created visible trails and/or ruts will be reclaimed at the expense of the contractor.

C.10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal. Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

Ashley National Forest Off-road driving is strictly prohibited except while accessing the project area.

Hazardous Materials:

1. Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

2. On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized. On-site disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil.

3. Incidental (de minimus) leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses will not subject the contractor to remedial requirements. They will be considered to be normal and unavoidable losses.

Continual leaks will be noted on inspection reports and correction through maintenance required.

4. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treds, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations

C.11 PUBLIC ACCESS

Access into and through the project site shall remain open to the public at all times. The Contractor shall maintain roadways free of vehicles, tools and debris.

C.12 SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY

The Contractor may leave equipment at the work site. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for equipment if it should be lost, stolen or damaged.

C.13 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

Records and Notification: The Contractor shall maintain adequate records to allow the Forest Service to monitor contract progress and for the Contractor to be accountable for work quality.

The Contractor must document when the project started and when the project is complete.

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Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable Objective Due

1 Proposed Project Plan

Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks and milestones of contract objectives.

No later than five (5) business days after contract award

2 Weekly Status Report

Report beginning and completion of each project. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager at least three (3) working days before completing date so the Government can schedule the final inspection. Schedule an inspection of each project upon completion before equipment is removed. Report completed tasks, potential delays & issues weekly.

Weekly, every Monday, by 3:00 PM MST until the contract expires

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

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

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

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

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

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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)

F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) 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 Base Items - 60 calendar days and Option Items – 30 calendar days after start date identified on the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within TBD days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually via Teams meeting.

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: project foreman.

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.2 USE OF PREMISES

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

H.3 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES

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.

H.4 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND POLLUTION

(a) 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.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

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

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H.5 INSURANCE COVERAGE

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.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 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 (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 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) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021)

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ 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 (SEP 2021) 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 (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) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

Ashley National Forest 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) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 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)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

(AUG 2018)

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) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 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) 52.233-1 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) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate II (APR 1984) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022)

(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) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

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I.2 52.217-7 Option for Increased quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 120 calendar days after the date of contract award.

I.3 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (NOV 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 product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” 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.

Domestic construction material means-

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(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.

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(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 product 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.

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(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.]

Ashley National Forest I.4 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a performance bond or a payment bond -

(1)A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203-1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety, [except that the words “being duly sworn, depose and say” on the Standard Form 28 are replaced with the word “affirm” and the Standard Form 28 is not required to be sworn and notarized in block 12].

(b)The Contracting Officer may release a portion of the security interest on the individual surety's assets based upon substantial performance of the Contractor's obligations under its performance bond. The security interest in support of a performance bond shall be maintained—

(1) Contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the

Federal Government exceeding $150,000 (40 U.S.C. 3131). Until completion of any warranty period, or for 1 year following final payment, whichever is later.

(2) Contracts subject to alternative payment protection (see FAR 28.102-1(b)(1)). For the full contract performance period plus 1 year.

(3) Other contracts not subject to the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this clause. Until completion of any warranty period, or for 90 days following final payment, whichever is later.

(c)A surety's assets pledged in support of a payment bond may be released to a subcontractor or supplier upon Government receipt of a Federal district court judgment, or a sworn statement by the subcontractor or supplier that the claim is correct along with a notarized authorization of the release by the surety stating that it approves of such release. The security interest on the individual surety's assets in support of a payment bond shall be maintained—

(1) Contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the

Federal Government exceeding $150,000 which require performance and payment bonds (40 U.S.C.

3131). For 1 year following final payment, or until resolution of all pending claims filed against the payment bond during the 1-year period following final payment, whichever is later.

(2) Contracts subject to alternative payment protection (see FAR 28.102-1(b)(1)). For the full contract performance period plus 1 year.

(3) Other contracts not subject to the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this clause. For 90 days following final payment.

(d)The Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to substitute an individual surety, for a performance or payment bond, after contract award. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause within the timeframe established by the Contracting Officer.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-28#FAR_28_203_1

Ashley National Forest I.5 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections Payment Bond Irrevocable Letter of Credit Tripartite Escrow Agreement

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

I.6 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)

(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 products or commercial services.

Ashley National Forest I.7 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.

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 Wage Rate Decision No. – See separate attached document. The following wage determination is a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

UT20220066 dated 02/25/2022

J.2 Project Drawings, Details and Maps – See separate attached document. The following drawings, details and maps are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

Page 1 – Vicinity Map Page 2 - Project Location Map Pages 3-5 - Fence Project Locations and Details Page 6 - Diamond Mountain Exclosure Fencing and Gate Details Page 7-8 - Diamond Mountain Exclosure Fencing/Gate and RB/Hwy 191 Boundary Fencing

Details Page 9 - Gartrell Spring Exclosure Fencing and Gate Details Page 10 - ATV Cattleguard and Gate Details Page 11 - Pond Reconstruction Details

J.3 Project Specification – See separate attached document. The following specifications are part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

1- Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure Fence – Big Game Exclosure 2- Diamond Mountain Wildlife Exclosure Fence – Cattle Exclosure 3- Gartrell Spring Exclosure Fence 4- Reader/Bassett/Hwy 191 Boundary Fence 5- Cattail Pond Diamond Mountain 6- ATV Cattleguard and Gates 7- Clearing and Grubbing 8- Field Welding

J.4 EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE – See separate attached document. The following attachment is part of this solicitation and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This exhibit will not be incorporated into the contract.

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PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990.

(2) The small business size standard is $15 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition -

(i)Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii)Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii)Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) (1)…