1240LT22R0067 Amendment 0003 Boise National Forest Trail Bridge Replacement-Signed.pdf

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This is a solicitation for a Great American Outdoors Act trail bridge construction project on the Boise National Forest. The solicitation requires designing, purchasing, delivering and installing three bridges and an optional fourth bridge at various locations. Work includes removing existing bridges, installing new prefabricated steel or log stringer bridges, constructing concrete footings and timber abutments, and performing associated tasks such as access road and trail reconstruction, sediment control, and site restoration. The estimated price range for the project is $500,000 to $1 million. The solicitation is open only to small businesses. Proposals are due on July 29th, 2022 with a projected start date of August 1st, 2022 and an anticipated completion time of 397 calendar days. The solicitation incorporates standard construction specifications and includes construction drawings, specifications and other attachments.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0003 07/21/2022 1061958 GAOA

6. ISSUED BY CODE 40LT 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Perspective Offerors

1240LT22R0067

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/28/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

The purpose of Amendment 0003, Solicitation No: 1240LT22R0067, Boise Trail Bridges Replacements is to

1) change the date for proposal submission to July 29, 2022, 2) Add to B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES, 3) Change the SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE to 397 days, and 4) Replace in its entirety C.1

SCOPE OF CONTRACT.

Please see the following pages for changes. Respondents to the solicitation must sign and return a copy of Amendment with the proposal. Questions may be addressed to lee.audet@usda.gov, 713-870-8809.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Lonnie Root, Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

07/21/2022 mailto:lee.audet@usda.gov

Solicitation No: 1240LT22R0067 Amendment 0003 Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest

1) Change the date for proposal submission From July 22, 2022 To July 29, 2022

This updated proposal submission date is to allow bidders to incorporate the changes in sections in section C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT.

2) Add the following to B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SFSR Trail Bridge and Ten Mile Creek Trail Bridge

Crossing the stream/river with tracked equipment is permissible. However, the Contractor shall submit a work plan and sediment control plan for approval after award. The Contractor shall minimize the # of crossings to accomplish the work.

Bull Creek Trail Bridge

Tracked equipment crossings are not permissible. The bridge superstructure shall be set with a helicopter.

Lodgepole Trail Bridge

Supply and deliver materials only (no construction required) to the staging area indicated in the plans/specs.

3) Change the SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE From: 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within TEN (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 Four Hundred Twenty- Seven

(427) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

To: 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within TEN (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 Three Hundred Ninety- Seven (397) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

4) Delete C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT of the solicitation in its entirety and replace with the following starting on page 5 of Amendment 0003:

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest This project consists of purchasing, delivering, and installing 3 bridges with an optional bridge in 4 different locations. Two (2) bridges will require precast concrete footings and one (1) bridge will require timber wall abutment. The Bull Creek site is remote and will require the use of a helicopter for transport of construction supplies. The contractor is responsible for coordinating the weight of the various bridge components with the available helicopter. The existing bridges will be removed. All non-native components must be removed from all locations.

The optional Lodgepole Creek log stringer trail bridge will be delivered to the Deer Park staging location.

The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) will designate a staging, laydown, and assembly area at the construction sites. Limited camping for project personnel will be allowed at the site with permission of the COR. Staging of materials for the project will be allowed in designated areas inside the project boundary if approved in writing by the COR at the time of the project implementation.

Bull Creek Major items of work include, but are not limited to furnish, and install one steel prefabricated trail bridge with precast concrete footings; remove and dispose of existing bridge (45’ span) off Forest Lands; and a sediment control plan. Existing abutments consisting of gabion baskets, retaining wall, and some timber members will be kept in place for reuse.

South Fork Salmon River Major items of work include, but are not limited to removing old structures, diverting water, installing timber abutments, sediment control plan, furnishing, and installing 60' steel truss pedestrian bridge, placing rip rap, grading the site, and all associated work.

Ten Mile Creek Major items of work include but are not limited to furnish and install one steel prefabricated trail bridge with precast concrete footings; remove and dispose of existing wooden bridge (36’ span) off Forest Lands; trail bed reconstruction; and a sediment control plan.

Optional: Lodgepole Creek Major items of work include purchase, and deliver one log stringer trail bridge to staging area at Deer Park Guard Station.

Solicitation No: 1240LT22R0067 Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and shall perform all work required to complete the project as shown on the plans, shown on the manufacturer’s shop drawings, and as described in the Standard Specifications (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

List of Specifications: The Standard Specifications for this project are contained within the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14 U.S. Customary Units. Copies of this document are available on-line only at the Federal Highway Administration web site https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs in either Microsoft Word .doc or Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. Supplemental Project Specifications included in full text in List of Attachments of the contract amend, supplement, or replace the Standard Specifications. Standard Specifications (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) contained in the following list are applicable to this contract.

FSSS 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions

Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest FSSS 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract FSSS 103 Scope of Work FSSS 104 Control of Work FSSS 105 Control of Material FSSS 106 Acceptance of Work FSSS 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public FSSS 108 Prosecution and Progress FSSS 109 Measurement and Payment FSSS 151 Mobilization FSSS 153 Contractor Quality Control FSSS 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts FSSS 156 Public Traffic FSSS 157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control FSSS 201 Clearing and Grubbing FSSS 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions FSSS 204 Excavation and Embankment FSSS 208 Structure Excavation and Backfill For Selected Major Structures FSSS 302 Minor Crushed Aggregate FSSS 557 Timber Structures FSSS 571 Prefabricated Steel Truss Pedestrian Bridge FSSS 572 Multiple Log Stringer Trail Bridge FSSS 625 Turf Establishment FSSS 648 Stream Simulation FSSS 705 Rock NOTE: Bidders are cautioned to carefully review these Standard and Supplemental Project Specifications prior to submission of bids. All specifications in the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14 U.S. Customary Units are binding on the parties signing the contract unless amended, supplemented, or replaced with Supplemental Project Specifications.

Solicitation No: 1240LT22R0067 Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in List of Attachments are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Technical Requirements Specific construction drawings and Supplemental Project Specifications are included in List of Attachments. All items shown or noted on plans, which are not specifically bid items, are considered indirect payment items, per FP-14, Section 109.05(b). The cost of furnishing and installing all indirect payment items will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit price bid for other items unless noted otherwise.

Order of Precedence – Construction Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) Bid Schedule

(2) Representations and other instructions

(3) Contract clauses

(4) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(5) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications(FSSS)

Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest

(6) Standard Specifications (FP-14) (7)(a) Plans, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

(b) Plans, large scale contract plans over small scale contract plans

(c) Schedules on contract plans over any conflicting notations on contract plans

(8) Shop drawings

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project consists of designing, purchasing, delivering and installing of 3 bridges with an optional bridge in 4 different locations. The Bull Creek site is remote and will require the use of a helicopter for transport. The contractor is responsible for coordinating the weight of the various bridge components with the available helicopter. The existing bridges will be removed except for the existing Lodgepole Creek bridge – as it will remain on site.

The optional Lodgepole Creek log stringer trail bridge is supply only (installation will be the Government) and delivery shall be to the predetermined location (Deer Park Guard Station) as shown on the Plans.

1. Bull Creek Major items of work include, but are not limited to design, furnish, and install one steel prefabricated trail bridge with precast concrete footings; remove and dispose of existing bridge (45’ span) off Forest Lands; and a sediment control plan. Existing abutments consisting of gabion baskets, retaining wall, and some timber members will be kept in place for reuse.

2. South Fork Salmon River Major items of work include, but are not limited to removing old structures, diverting water, installing timber abutments, sediment control plan, designing, furnishing, and installing 60' steel truss pedestrian bridge, placing rip rap, grading the site, and all associated work.

3. Ten Mile Creek Major items of work include, but are not limited to design, furnish, and install one steel prefabricated trail bridge with precast concrete footings; remove and dispose of existing wooden bridge (36’ span) off Forest Lands; trail bed reconstruction; and a sediment control plan.

4. Option #1: Lodgepole Creek Major items of work include design, purchase, and deliver one log stringer trail bridge to staging area at Deer Park Guard Station.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and shall perform all work required to complete the project as shown on the plans, shown on the manufacturer’s shop drawings, and as described in the Standard Specifications (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

1. Bull Creek

The project is in Township 13N, Range 6E, Section 22, Valley County, Idaho. The project site can be reached by taking the Middle Fork Road (NFSR 698) north from Crouch, ID approximately 30 miles to Silver Creek Summit Trailhead. Follow Silver Creek Summit Trail approximately 6.4 miles from trailhead to reach Bull Creek bridge crossing. Trail is located within Idaho Roadless Area (IRA) and has motorized restrictions for travel.

2. South Fork Salmon River The project is in Township 14N, Range 6E, Section 14, Valley County, Idaho. The project site can be reached by taking the Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22) east from Cascade, ID to junction with NFSR 427. Follow NFSR 427 until road merges with NFSR 474. Continue approximately 5 miles south along NFSR 474 until Yellow Jacket Trailhead. Bridge crossing location approximately 150’ from trailhead.

3. Ten Mile Creek The project is in Township 9N, Range 9E, Section 15, Boise County, Idaho. The project site can be reached by taking State Highway 21 east from Lowman, ID approximately 15 miles and turn right onto NFSR 531. Follow NFSR 531 and merge onto NFSR 531D and follow to Ten Mile Creek Trailhead. Bridge crossing location approximately 500’ from trailhead.

4. Option #1: Lodgepole Creek The project is in Township 7N, Range 10E, Section 19, Elmore County, Idaho. The project site can be reached by taking NFSR 384 from Highway 21 to NFSR 312. Follow NFSR 312 for approximately 30 miles to Johnson Creek Campground and Horse Heaven Trailhead. Bridge crossing location approximately 2.1 miles from trailhead.

*Note-trail has motorized restrictions.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

FAR Part 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects Estimated Price Range – $500,000 to $1,000,000

C.4 LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS

The Standard Specifications for this project are contained within the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14 U.S. Customary Units.

Copies of this document are available on-line only at the Federal Highway Administration web site https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs in either Microsoft Word .doc or Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

Supplemental Project Specifications included in full text in Section J of the contract amend, supplement, or replace the Standard Specifications. Standard Specifications (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) contained in the following list are applicable to this contract.

FSSS 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions FSSS 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract FSSS 103 Scope of Work FSSS 104 Control of Work FSSS 105 Control of Material FSSS 106 Acceptance of Work FSSS 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public FSSS 108 Prosecution and Progress FSSS 109 Measurement and Payment FSSS 151 Mobilization FSSS 153 Contractor Quality Control FSSS 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts FSSS 156 Public Traffic FSSS 157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control FSSS 201 Clearing and Grubbing FSSS 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions FSSS 204 Excavation and Embankment FSSS 208 Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures FSSS 302 Minor Crushed Aggregate FSSS 557 Timber Structures FSSS 571 Prefabricated Steel Truss Pedestrian Bridge FSSS 572 Multiple Log Stringer Trail Bridge FSSS 625 Turf Establishment FSSS 648 Stream Simulation FSSS 705 Rock

NOTE: Bidders are cautioned to carefully review these Standard and Supplemental Project Specifications prior to submission of bids. All specifications in the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14 U.S. Customary Units are binding on the parties signing the contract unless amended, supplemented, or replaced with Supplemental Project Specifications.

C.5 AGAR 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.

C.6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific construction drawings and Supplemental Project Specifications are included in Section J. All items shown or noted on plans, which are not specifically bid items, are considered indirect payment items, per FP-14, Section 109.05(b). The cost of furnishing and installing all indirect payment items will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit price bid for other items unless noted otherwise.

C.7 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - Construction

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) Bid Schedule

(2) Representations and other instructions

(3) Contract clauses

(4) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(5) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS)

(6) Standard Specifications (FP-14)

(7) (a) Plans, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

(b) Plans, large scale contract plans over small-scale contract plans

(c) Schedules on contract plans over any conflicting notations on contract plans

(8) Shop drawings

C.8 BIO-PREFERRED

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products. The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications. Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

Project Name: Boise Trail Bridges Replacements Forest: Boise National Forest

The awarded Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements.

The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes. The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

Additional information is available on the USDA BioPreferred Program homepage at www.BioPreferred.gov. Biobased products are commercial or industrial products that are composed in whole, or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials or forestry materials. A wide variety of Biobased products have been identified by categories on the BioPreferred Homepage at http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml

List of Bio-based products for construction examples:

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids Asphalt Restorers Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners Cement and Concrete Flowable Fill Threshold Ramps Non pressure Pipe Grade Crossing Surfaces

C.9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Periodic field inspections will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the COR's designated Inspector. Work not completed to contract standards shall be rejected and reworked without additional compensation to the Contractor.

C.10 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Specific time windows for work have been established to protect aquatic species and to minimize the impact to road users.

For the South Fork Salmon River bridge, all instream work shall be accomplished between July 15 and August 15.

ESTIMATED START DATE CONTRACT TIME

August 1, 2022 397 calendar days

*Weather circumstance may require shutdown between November 1, 2022, until May 1, 2023.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml

C.11 MEASUREMENT AND GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SOURCES

Units of measurement shall be as indicated in the Schedules of Items.

Per FSSS Section 105, a rip rap stockpile is located near Warm Lake (see plans for location).

C.12 STORAGE OF FUEL AND OTHER TOXICANTSWITHIN RIPARIAN

CONSERVATION AREAS – within 300 feet of live stream

Storage of fuel and other toxicants within Riparian Conservation Areas (RCA – within 300 feet of live streams) is prohibited. Refueling of equipment may be done within the RCA only at locations approved by the Contracting Officer. A Spill Prevention & Containment Plan is required and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to beginning construction. A sample plan form is available and can be obtained at the Pre-Work Meeting. A spill containment kit shall be available on site that is to accommodate potential spills from the equipment used during construction.

C.13 PUMPS

All pumps used for drafting must be outfitted with a suction screen that has a maximum opening size of 3/32”. Locate water drafting sites at a location approved by the Contracting Officer.

Centrifugal pumps used for removing water from structure excavation shall sit in a secondary spill container with sufficient capacity to contain the quantity of fuel in the pump fuel tank.

C.14 PERMITS

The Forest Service will obtain 404 Stream Channel Alteration Permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The permits are required to discharge fill material into streams, including placement of rock, dirt, or sand necessary for the construction of the new structure. Copies of the permits will be made available to the Contractor at the time of the Contract award.

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