1240LT23R0057 Willett Creek Road and Channel Improvement.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LT23R0057
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This solicitation from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks offers for the Willett Creek Road and Channel Improvement Project. The project involves restoring and enhancing approximately 0.7 miles of stream and 14.9 acres of riparian habitat, as well as improving 0.75 miles of roadway. Optional items include road maintenance on two additional roads to allow construction equipment and materials to access the work site. Offers are due by August 14, 2023 at 2:00pm local time. The performance period is anticipated to span two construction seasons, beginning in spring 2024, with all work to be completed by October 30, 2025. The contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The solicitation includes requirements for technical and price proposals, past performance information, labor standards, and other standard federal contracting terms.
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SOLICITATION, OFFER,
AND AWARD
2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION
6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.
PAGE OF PAGES
7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO
SOLICITATION
(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED
IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.
9.
INFORMATION
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."
CALL:
FOR
SEALED BID (IFB)
NEGOTIATED (RFP)
1093230
USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8
324 25TH ST
OGDEN UT 84401-2310
40LT
TIMOTHY ANDERSH 605-389-3485
1x 07/13/2023
1240LT23R0057
10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)
FOREST: Bighorn National Forest (BGHNF)
PROJECT NAME: Willett Creek Road and Channel Improvement Project
SUMMARY OF WORK: The project would restore and enhance approximately 0.7 miles of stream and aquatic habitat, restore and enhance approximately 14.9 acres of riparian habitat, and improve approximately 0.75 miles of road 226 - Woodchuck. Optional
Items include road maintenance to NFSR 226 and 277 to allow for access for construction equipment and materials.
PROJECT LOCATION: Base Item is approximately 38 miles east of Greybull, Wyoming, on
National Forest System Road 226 and Option Item is approximately 37 miles on NFSR
277, Bighorn National Forest.
PRE-BID/SITE VISIT SCHEDULED: July 25, 2023. Registration required. Reference
Section L, 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference
Instructions to Quoters: See Section L
Evaluation/Award Factors: See Sections L&M
Continued ...
11. The Contractor shall begin performance within
12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?
award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)
13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee
c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.
(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.
d. Offers providing less than
12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO
(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)
10 calendar days and complete it within ________________ 0 ______________ calendar days after receiving
Section F, Clause 52.211-10
08/14/2023
NSN 7540-01-155-3212
x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________
STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 8/2014)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)
17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)
14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)
16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)
CODE FACILITY CODE
AMOUNTS
18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.
19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)
(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)
AMENDMENT NO.
DATE.
20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE
AWARD (To be completed by Government)
21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:
22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN
(4 copies unless otherwise specified)
ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO
26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE
(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)
Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.
No further contractual document is necessary.
30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE
BY
2PAGE OF
USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8
324 25TH ST
OGDEN UT 84401-2310
40LT
TIMOTHY W. ANDERSH
28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD
Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.
copies to issuing office.)
10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)
STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK
Continued...
ITEM NO.
(A)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
QUANTITY
(C)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
3 40
CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF
1240LT23R0057
Delivery: 10/30/2025
0001 The Willett Creek Project would restore and enhance approximately 0.7 miles of stream and aquatic habitat, restore and enhance approximately 14.9 acres of riparian habitat, and improve approximately 0.75 miles of road 226 -
Woodchuck. Optional Items include road maintenance to NFSR 226 and 277 to allow for construction equipment and materials to access construction site.
Delivery Location Code: 8538
BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST
TONGUE RANGER DISTRICT
2013 EASTSIDE 2ND ST
SHERIDAN WY 82801-9638 US
0002 Optional Item - Willet Creek Road Improvement. 1 LS
(Option Line Item)
Product/Service Code: Z1LB
Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF
HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS
Delivery Location Code: 128538
USDA FOREST SERVICE
BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST
TONGUE RANGER DISTRICT
2013 EASTSIDE 2ND ST
SHERIDAN WY 82801-9638
NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
Solicitation No: 1240LT23R0057 Project Name: Willett Creek Road and Channel Improvement
Table of Contents
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 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
C.2 PROJECT LOCATION
C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
C.4 CONTRACT TIME/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ………………………...….7
C.5 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS ..7
C.6 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS…………………………………….………………...8
C.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING
D.1 PACKING AND MARKING
D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1 CLAUSES
SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE
F.1 CLAUSES
SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
G.1 CLAUSES
G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
H.1 CLAUSES
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
K.1 PROVISIONS
SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR
RESPONDENTS
L.1 PROVISIONS
SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
M.1 PROVISIONS
M.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION
M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS
PART I—THE SCHEDULE
SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS
B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
See Attachment 1 – SOI listed in Section J Attachments.
B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES
a) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.
b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items. Responses for quantities less than those listed will be considered non-responsive.
SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK
C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
Base Item: The project would restore and enhance approximately 0.7 miles of stream and aquatic habitat, restore and enhance approximately 14.9 acres of riparian habitat, and improve approximately 0.75 miles of road 226 - Woodchuck.
Optional Items include road maintenance to NFSR 226 and 277 to allow for access for construction equipment and materials.
Base Item: The work shall consist of what is shown on the plans, stated in the specifications, and summarized below:
• Install traffic control signs and close work areas
• Install erosion control measures
• Construct new roads
• Install the stream-flow diversion systems
• Clear trees with root wad intact for road construction and stockpile for later use during stream channel and floodplain restoration
• Remove sedge during excavation and stockpile for later use during stream channel and floodplain restoration
• Excavate for the structures
• Place foundation fills and foundations
• Place precast footings
• Place culverts
• Restore streambanks and streambed in new and existing crossings
• Backfill the structures
• Remove stream-flow diversion system and return flow to the channel
• Place aggregate on road surface
• Decommission existing roads and stream restoration
• Final cleanup and site work
Optional Items: This project is to make improvements to Willett Creek Roads (NFSR #277 & NFSR #226) to a standard that will allow construction equipment and materials to reach the main project area on NFSR #226. The work includes but is not limited to clearing & grubbing, hauling & placing aggregate base course, road reconditioning, placing geotextile fabric and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with plans and specifications.
C.2 PROJECT LOCATION
Base Item: The Willet Creek Road and Channel Improvement Project site is located approximately 38 miles east of Greybull, Wyoming, on National Forest System Road 226, Bighorn National Forest.
The road is single lane, native surface maintained for 4-wheel drive traffic only.
Optional Items: The Willett Creek Road and Channel Improvements Optional Items Project site is located approximately 37 miles east of Greybull, Wyoming, on National Forest System Road #277 in the Bighorn National Forest. The road is single lane, native surface maintained for 4-wheel drive traffic only.
C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
C.4 CONTRACT TIME/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Work is anticipated to begin spring of 2024 and take two construction seasons. All work shall be completed by October 30, 2025.
C.5 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
See details in section L - 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference The conference intent is more of a site visit than a pre-proposal conference.
Date: July 25, 2023 Time: 11:00 am, MST Location: Junction of NFSR #226 and NFSR #277, Big Horn County, WY
Note: No cell service at the site.
Registration required not later than July 21, 2023, 1:00 pm (MST).
Email the following information to timothy.andersh@usda.gov:
Individuals name, email address, and phone number (Cell number preferred.)
Company Name – State whether a prime or sub-contractor.
If a subcontractor, state the name(s) of the prime contractor’s that you are attending for.
Questions are due July 27, 2023.
C.6 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.
The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials 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’s Representative (COR).
The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.
Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Degreasers Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Greases Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Sorbents Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Concrete/Asphalt Release Fluids Composite Panels Sealers Wood and Concrete Sealers Stain Removers Metalworking Fluids Graffiti and Grease Removers
Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Bio preferred 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 Bio preferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.
Additionally, the winning 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 (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).
A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.
C.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Work Procedure:
All work related to this project shall be done in accordance with all applicable OSHA and State of Wyoming regulations.
Construction staging areas consists of the road surface within the project area.
If the contractor will be camping near the site, a permit must first be obtained. The permit request shall be made through the CO.
Referenced Specifications:
Construction shall conform to the specifications in the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, U.S. Customary Units” publication FP-14, 2014 Edition. This publication may be obtained from: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/
SPECIAL NOTE: The specification contained in this contract is a list of major special project specifications applicable to this contract. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed) or contained in the FP-14 are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.
Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) – The supplemental specifications identified in this contract were prepared by the Forest Service to modify or add to the FP-14 to customize the specifications to this project.
All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable. The Specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached to this contract.
Supplemental Project Specifications applicable to this contract are attached via Section J.
List of Required Submittals:
The required submittals shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
SPEC.
SECTION
SECTION TITLE
SUB-
SECTION
REQUIRED SUBMITTAL
FAR
Schedules for Construction
Contracts
52.236.15 Schedule
104 Control of Work 104.03(c) As-Built Plans
105 Control of Material
FSSS
105.02 (c) Contractor Weed-Free
Material Sources Certification
Acceptance of Work 106.03 106.04 106.05
Material certifications
Legal Relations &
Responsibility to the Public
107.01 Permits and agreements
Legal Relations &
Responsibility to the Public 107.10(b)
(SPCC) Plan or Hazardous Spill Plan
109 Measurement & Payment 109.04 Certified Delivery Records of Items Weighed for Payment
Construction Survey and
Staking
152.04 As-staked data and corrections
153 Contractor Quality Control 153.02 Contractor’s Quality Control
Qualifications
153 Contractor Quality Control 153.03 Contractor Quality Control
Plan 156 Public Traffic FSSS
156.03 & 156.05
Traffic Control Plan & Temporary Closure Notice
Soil Erosion & Sediment
Control
FSSS
157.04 Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Measures Plan
Soil Erosion & Sediment
Control 157.14
Erosion and sediment control measure inspections
204 Excavation & Embankment 204.15 Sampling, Testing, & Compaction Results
Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures
208.03
Slope, cofferdam design
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 CORRESPONDENCE
The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.
SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1 CLAUSES
52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)
SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE
F.1 CLAUSES
52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)
52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 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 October 30, 2025. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
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 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams.
G.2 INVOICES & PAYMENTS
All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System.
https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm Register: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.
These items must be uploaded as Attachments:
Itemized invoice (must include)
Name and address of the Contractor (include phone number, mailing address, person to notify if there are issues with the invoice.)
Invoice date and invoice number Contract number Taxpayer Identification number Description, unit, and price of items being invoiced, Date of services or completion.
Shipping and Payment Terms
Certified payrolls for Construction: Contractor and all subcontractors.
Final Payment - Following completion and acceptance of the work (including return of Government-furnished property and site cleanup), Final payment will made within 30 calendar days after presentation of a properly executed invoice. Final payrolls shall be marked “Final”.
Contractor Notification & Release of Claims (FS-6300-16) for Final Payment A contractor notification and release of all claims form shall be completed by the COR and the contractor. The completed form shall be uploaded as an attachment with the Final Payment.
SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
H.1 CLAUSES
452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996) Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:
(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.
(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence.
(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.
(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.
452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)
(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.
PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES
SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES
I.1 CLAUSES
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:
https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA
52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity
(MAY 2014)
52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform
Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) (Whistleblower Guidance to contractor employees)
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)
52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab 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)
52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(OCT 2018)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022)(DEVIATION DEC 2022) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022)
☒ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY
2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations
(MAY 2014)
52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC
2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN
2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)
52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)
52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN
2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT
2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and
Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)
Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)
Alternate 1 (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JUN 2023)
52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt 1 (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012)
Alternate I (SEP 1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV
1996) 452.236-70 Additive or Deductive Items (FEB 1988) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological 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)
52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.
Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—
(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—
(i) Of that equipment; or
(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;
(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but
(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.
(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L.
117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, “No TikTok on Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.
(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.
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 days.
52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)
(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.
Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.
Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.
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 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. 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 component 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 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.
(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components.
(1) 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;
(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.
(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.
(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components.
(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, 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 plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.
(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest foreign offer of construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.
(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.
(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 _______ _______ _______ Item 2
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.]
(End of clause)
52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEP 1996)
(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.
(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds –
(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.
(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.
52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY 2023)
(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…
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