1240LT25R0038_Final.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1154123

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

324 25TH ST

OGDEN UT 84401-2310

40LT

See Block 7

LUCAS DAHLMAN 830-463-1497

1x 08/18/2025

1240LT25R0038

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

Point of Contact: Lucas Dahlman Email: lucas.dahlman@usda.gov

The intent of this project is to resurface up to 2.70 designated miles of Circle

Road NFSR 203 per the attached SOW and drawings and the associated Base and Optional

CLINS.

Period of Performance: Complete work no later than June 30th, 2026 with a start date of May 1, 2026.

NAICS Code: 237310 - Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. Size Standard - $45.0M

Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Questions Due 8-25-2025 at 1100am Central Time

Proposals due 9-22-2025 at 1100 am Central Time

Submit questions and/or proposals via email to lucas.dahlman@usda.gov

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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 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

09/22/2025

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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324 25TH ST

OGDEN UT 84401-2310

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LUCAS J. DAHLMAN

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

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Bonding: Payment Bond and Performance Bond for

100% of the contract price and shall be provided within 10 days of award.

Site Visit: Per FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation

And Conditions Affecting The Work. Contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site. No official Site Visit is being conducted, the areas are open to the public.

Attachments:

Attachment 01: Statement of Work

Attachment 02: Specifications

Attachment 03: Combined Drawings

Attachment 04: Schedule of Items

Attachment 05: Wage Determination #NE20250030

Delivery: 06/30/2026

Delivery Location Code: 65T1

USDA FOREST SERVICE

BESSEY RANGER DISTRICT

40637 RIVER LOOP

HALSEY NE 69142 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 06/30/2026

0001 Recondition a designated 2.5 mile of roadway to provide for a fourteen (14) foot wide running surface. Compaction Method A. Deliver and place specified aggregate base course per SOW, applicable drawings/specifications and SOI.

1001 OPTION - Roadbed Reconditioning and Aggregate -

Grading Designation C Compaction Method A.

Deliver and place specified aggregate base course per SOW and applicable drawings/specifications and SOI.

(Option Line Item)

1002 OPTION - TURNOUTS - Excavation and Embankment &

Aggregate; Mudrock Compaction Method A. Deliver and place specified aggregate base course per

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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SOW, applicable drawings/specifications and SOI.

(Option Line Item)

1003 OPTION - Drainage Excavation, Lead-off Ditch

(Option Line Item)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation: 12840LTR0038

Project Name: Circle Road Aggregate, Nebraska

Vendor Name:________________________ Vendor UEI___________________

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

** See Schedule of Items – Attachment 4 – SOI**

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) The Government reserves the right to exercise all, one or none of the option items.

c) All pricing for options should include but are not limited to all labor, materials, mobilization, and bonding etc.

d) One award will be made from this solicitation; contractors must submit pricing for all items

e) Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-

Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization.

f) Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

** See Statement of Work – Attachment 1**

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

**See Attachment 1 - Statement of Work

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $100,000 and 250,000

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

**See Attachment 2 – Specifications

**See Attachment 3 – Combined Drawings*

C.5 – Site Visit

An official site visit will NOT be held. Bidders are encouraged to visit the area and locations.

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

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 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 the final period of the performance end date located within the contract award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

F.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the

Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum work week is Monday through Friday, 700 am to 700 pm, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

See below

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H-1 Safety

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the contractor’s information. The government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. The contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

The following checked activities have been identified by the government as potential safety hazards:

[ ] Confined space entry.

[X] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[ ] Tree falling.

[X] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding 6 feet.

[ ] Blasting.

[X] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[X] Heavy equipment operation.

[ ] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[X] Fire hazards.

[ ] Hazardous materials handling.

[ ] Electrical hazard.

[X] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high-pressure hazards.

[X] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[ ] Other:

H-2 Use of Premises

1. 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. 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 Access

1. The Contractor is authorized to use roads that are part of the construction project, and those Forest Service Roads designated below for performance of work under this contract.

2. Load Limits – All vehicles and equipment shall not exceed State legal highway loads and widths or posted limits without valid State and Forest Service overload, over width permits (85,000 GVWR max on all National Forest System Roads without overload permit).

3. Coordinate planned transport and delivery dates with the Contracting Officer and

Contracting Officers Representative. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of three (3) working days before transporting any material.

4. The contractor shall keep all other Forest Roads open to all traffic unless approved in writing by the CO. Prior to closing roads during construction, give written notice to the

Contracting Officer at least 10 days in advance. The contractor shall comply with requirements in FSSS 156 Public Traffic.

H-4 Equipment Cleaning

Construction equipment shall be clean and free of leaks prior to entering National Forest Lands, in addition, construction equipment operating in known areas of noxious weed infestations shall be cleaned prior to leaving the area. Cleaning of this equipment is an indirect cost of all work and will not be compensated as a separate pay item.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

(Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

(Clauses are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

FAR 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper

Activity (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN

2020)

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees)

FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC

2014)

FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023)

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

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec

2023) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2025)

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

2015)

FAR 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020)

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

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.219-10 Incentive Subcontracting Program (OCT 2014)

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

FAR 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation

(MAY 2018)

FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018)

FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021)

FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or

Separately Specified Pricing Method) (AUG 2018)

FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement (JAN 2024)

FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)

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

FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010)

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products & Services (MAY 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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

FAR 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997)

FAR 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY

2023) https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf

FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022)

FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014)

FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020)

(DEVIATION MAY 2023)

FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

FAR 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013)

FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023)

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

FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

FAR 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

FAR 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007)

FAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN

2025)

FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020)

FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR

2012)-Alternate I (SEP 1996)

FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf

FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

FAR 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 _60 days after award

FAR 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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101

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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-25#FAR_25_105

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.

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(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.]

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Alternate I (OCT 2022). As prescribed in FAR 25.1102(a)(3) substitute the following sentence for the first sentence in paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of “domestic construction material” in paragraph (a):

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(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United

States exceeds 65 percent of the cost of all its components.

FAR 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.

(End of clause)

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK

ATTACHMENT 2 – SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT 3 – COMBINED DRAWINGS

ATTACHMENT 4 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ATTACHMENT 5 – WAGE DETERMINATION - #NE20250030

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

FAR 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction (OCT 1997)

“System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM”

“System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action

Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB

2025)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

(2) The small business size standard is $45.0M.

(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, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition—

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

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

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

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

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed

$150,000.

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_Part_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_5

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

(vi) FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-

Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

Representation.

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

(ix) FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax

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

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

Government.

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

(xii) FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and

II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR part 19 in accordance with FAR

19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than

DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

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

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

(xiii) FAR 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR part 19 in accordance with FAR 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) FAR 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting

Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xv) FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) ( DEVIATION FEB

2025). This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_214_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_215_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Part_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_000 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_000 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Part_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_000 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_38 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_1 of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and

Construction Contracts(MAY 2024) ( DEVIATION FEB 2025).

(xvi) FAR 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xvii) FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at FAR 52.225-1.

(xviii) FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act

Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at FAR 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xix) FAR 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at FAR 52.225-5.

(xx) FAR 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in

Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) FAR 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution

Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the

Contracting Officer:

☐ (i) FAR 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

☒ (ii) FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

☐ (iii) FAR 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed

End Products.

☐ (iv) FAR 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor

Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-

Certification.

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☐ (v) FAR 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor

Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

☐ (vi) FAR 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

☐ (A) Basic.

☐ (B) Alternate I.

☐ (vii) FAR 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted

Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in

SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in any updates to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the

Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at

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