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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)

1145433

USDA-FS INTERMOUNTAIN CSA 9

ALISHA KNAUB

415 SOUTH FRONT STREET

TOWNSEND MT 59644

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USDA Forest Service, PPS Intermtn Zone CSA 9

Alisha Knaub or alisha.knaub@usda.gov 415 South Front Street Townsend, MT 59644

ALISHA KNAUB 406-438-2981

GAOA

x 06/02/2025

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

LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement

The intent of the contract is to remove and replace an existing trail bridge and substructure elements on Trail 101, milepost 3.1 on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, within the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness. The structure is located in Section 19, Township 13 North, Range 25 West, Mineral County, Montana.

The contractor is to furnish the replacement trail bridge structure and substructure.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this work is

237310, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $45,000,000. This requirement is set aside 100% for small business participation.

An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) IS REQUIRED. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. (See Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15.)

Email proposals as response to this solicitation are authorized and can be sent to alisha.knaub@usda.gov. Use address in Box 8 for mailed proposals.

Review pages 32-34 for submitting proposal instructions.

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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.)

10 444 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F

07/07/2025

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

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USDA-FS INTERMOUNTAIN CSA 9

ALISHA KNAUB

415 SOUTH FRONT STREET

TOWNSEND MT 59644

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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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Delivery Location Code: 03R6

USDA FOREST SERVICE

R1 LOLO NATIONAL FOREST

24 FORT MISSOULA RD

MISSOULA MT 59804 US

0001 GAOA WF Fish Trail Bridge: Fabrication and installation of a new trail bridge located in upper West Fork Fish Creek in the Great Burn

Proposed Wilderness Area.

Delivery: 10/15/2025

0002 GAOA WF Fish Trail Bridge: Fabrication and installation of a new trail bridge located in upper West Fork Fish Creek in the Great Burn

Proposed Wilderness Area.

Delivery: 10/15/2026

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement

Lolo National Forest

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 SITE VISIT

C.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

C.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

C.7 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

C.8 SPECIAL PROJECT 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

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

K.2 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

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

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

Ninemile Ranger District

Mineral County, Montana

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION *PAY

UNIT

*METHOD

OF MEAS.

EST.

QTY

UNIT PRICE TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization LS LSQ ALL $___________ $___________ 15221 Construction Surveying & Staking LS LSQ ALL $___________ $___________ 15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control LS LSQ ALL $___________ $___________ 20207 Removal of Individual Trees, Disposal Method F Each AQ 1 $___________ $___________

20302 Removal of Existing Timber Bridge, Disposal Method A/K

Each AQ 1 $___________ $___________

21001 Trailway Excavation & Embankment CY CQ 45 $___________ $___________ 25101 Placed Riprap, Class 3, Acceptance

Method A

CY CQ 20 $___________ $___________

25302 Gabion Baskets, Welded Wire, Galvanized Coating

CY CQ 11 $___________ $___________

25405 Treated Log Timber Crib Retaining Wall

SY CQ 25 $___________ $___________

55502 Structural Steel, Bridge Girders, Furnished, Fabricated, & Erected

LBS CQ 19500 $___________ $___________

55701A Untreated Structural Timber & Lumber, Bridge Railing (with hardware)

MFBM CQ 0.94

55701B Untreated Structural Timber & Lumber, Running Planks

MFBM CQ 0.74 $___________ $___________

55703 Untreated Structural Timber and Lumber, decking, nailers, sills, & backing planks

MFBM CQ 2.58

62200 Helicopter Transport of materials & Equipment to site

LS LSQ ALL $___________ $___________

62504 Seeding, Dry Method with Mulch LS LSQ ALL $___________ $___________

TOTAL $___________

Price Furnished By:

Name: ___________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Address:__________________________ UEI #: _______________________________ ___________________________ E-mail: ________________________________

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

a) Payment for bond premiums, or any costs associated with irrevocable letters of credit, in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 951(01) Mobilization

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

c) * Designated Pay Unit:

LS – Lump Sum; CY – Cubic Yard; SY – Square Yard; LBS – Pounds; MFBM – Thousand Board Feet

** Designated Method of Measurement:

CQ - Contract Quantity; AQ - Actual Quantity; LSQ - Lump Sum Quantity

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The intent of the contract is to remove and replace an existing trail bridge and substructure elements on Trail 101, milepost 3.1 on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, within the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness. The structure is located in Section 19, Township 13 North, Range 25 West, Mineral County, Montana. The contractor is to furnish the replacement trail bridge structure and substructure.

This project includes, but is not limited to, removing and disposing of the existing trail bridge and substructure elements, structural excavation and installation of foundation components, furnishing, loading, hauling and erecting the bridge, adjustment of adjacent trail grades to match design plans, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the work according to the contract. This project is located within a proposed wilderness area therefore a list of Resource Protection Measures and Restricted Equipment is required for this project (See Section H).

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The project can be accessed by traveling 37 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90. Take the Fish Creek Exit #66. Follow Fish Creek Road #343 south to West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750.

Follow Road #7750 to the end at Clearwater Crossing Campground. The project is located on Trail 101 at milepost 3.1.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00.

C.4 SITE VISIT

A formal tour of the site was conducted October 17, 2024. Per FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation And Conditions Affecting The Work contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site.

C.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work items must be completed by October 15, 2026. In-stream work is only permitted from July 15th to August 15th. This contracts period of performance is from contract award to October 15, 2026, approximately 444 days.

C.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

• Waste Site

• Trail Embankment Fill

• Riprap

• Seed

C.7 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

"Standard Specifications For Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects" (FP-14, U.S. Customary Unit), are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the "Standard Specifications For Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects" (FP-14, U.S. Customary Unit), are available from the SUPERINTENDENT

OF DOCUMENTS, U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, P.O. BOX 371954,

PITTSBURGH, PA 15250-7954. The stock number to order is SN001-001-00660-2. Call (202) 512-1800 for the current price and to place telephone orders. You can FAX orders to (202) 512- 2250. Credit card orders will be accepted. Free, downloadable PDF and Microsoft Word versions are available online at: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

C.8 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The following Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract and are located in Section J as an attachment:

101 Terms, Format, and Definitions 102 Bid, Award and Execution of Contract 103 Scope of Work 104 Control of Work 105 Control of Material 106 Acceptance of Work https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 151 Mobilization 152 Construction Survey and Staking 153 Contractor Quality Control 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts 156 Public Traffic 157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions 210 Trail Work 601 Minor Concrete Structures 720 Structural Wall and Stabilized Embankment Material

C.9 PROJECT DRAWINGS

The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract:

Sheet(s)

Title Page and Location Map 1 Estimated Quantities 2 General Notes 3 Project Control and Typical Sections 4 Trail Plan and Profile 5 Crib Wall Layout 6 Bridge General Layout 7 Foundation Plan 8 Bridge Erection Plan 9 Abutment Plan and Elevation 10 Abutment Details 11 Superstructure Plan 12 Superstructure Details 13

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 October 15, 2026 The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.204-70 Modifications for Contract Closeout

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements Pursuant to FAR clause FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation paragraph (a), Contractors shall present evidence and maintain, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(1) 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 must 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 must be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(2) General Liability. The Contractor must have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(3) Automobile Liability. The Contractor must have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy must 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 must 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.

(4) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor must have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage must be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury must be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

Local Material Sources

Designated Sources-- Sources of local materials will be designated on the drawings. The Government assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of material in the source. The Contractor shall determine the equipment and work required to produce the specified product.

The Contractor shall utilize all suitable material in the source. The designation of source will include the rights of the Contractor to use certain area(s) for plant site, stockpiles, and haul roads.

Any Contractor royalty payment requirements will be stated below.

When materials are subject to weight measurement, the weight/volume relationship used for determination of designed quantities will be shown on the Drawings.

Should the designated source, due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor, contain insufficient suitable material, the Government will provide another source with an equitable adjustment in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions and Changes clauses.

Contractor-Furnished Sources--When the material sources are not designated as provided above or the Contractor elects not to use designated sources, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified product with no adjustment in contract price, unless weight/volume relationship differences between designated source material and Contractor-furnished source material result in financial disadvantage to the Government. Quality testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

Reference made in the contract to specifications, standards, or test methods adopted by AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, or other recognized National technical associations, shall mean specifications, standards, or test methods (including interim or tentative issues) which are in effect on the date of the solicitation.

Resource Protection Measures

The contractor shall adhere to the following Resource Protection Measures (RPM) for each resource area:

Recommended Wilderness/Wild and Scenic Rivers The contractor will be briefed on minimum impact/leave no trace ethics prior to starting work and will follow minimum impact/leave no trace ethics while working and camping. The contractor will camp in established campsites at the trailhead or the designated existing hardened site near the bridge, as approved by the C.O. No long-term holding of stock will be permitted at the bridge site. Stock must be taken to the trailhead every night and restrained there.

Stock used to support project work will be restrained in such a way as to minimize soil disturbance and avoid loss of native/desirable vegetation.

Packstock and helicopter transportation will be restricted to weekdays and non-holidays when possible to minimize impacts to visitors.

Track mounted hydraulic machines will not be allowed. Heavy motorized equipment and motorized vehicles will not be allowed.

Helicopter use will be limited to two days. A helispot site may be located within the administrative pasture at Clearwater Crossing.

Old bridge materials will be sawed up and piled for burning in hardened sites outside the riparian area. See #26 for burn pile specifications. Nails, bolts, metal, and any treated bridge materials will be packed out using packstock and/or flown out. Burning of piles will be coordinated with District fire personnel. Old bridge materials will not be left in the stream or on the streambank.

The established sling site will be used for staging of materials and supplies long-lined in for construction. Staging of any other materials may not disturb soils and vegetation.

The existing bridges will not be deconstructed prior to July 1 to minimize the amount of time access is restricted to the public.

Borrow sources for gravel and fine material will be weed-free, obtained from within the identified sling site and rehabilitated to a natural appearance following use. Rock will be obtained from the existing abutments or collected from the identified sling wit only.

Fisheries/Hydrology Work within the wetted stream channel (e.g., removing existing piers) will be conducted between July 15 and August 15. Work may occur outside of the wetted channel at any other time of the year. All regulatory permits (e.g., 124 Permit) will be obtained prior to ground-disturbing activities. The 124 permit will be obtained by the Forest Service.

Clearing of riparian vegetation will be minimized to that necessary for bridge construction and generally limited to the immediate bridge sites to conserve existing vegetation for shade and stream bank stability.

All project activities will cease, except efforts to minimize storm or high flow erosion, during precipitation and high flow events that result in uncontrollable erosion at the bridge site.

Native materials collected on site (e.g., logs, slash, rock, gravel, fine material, etc.) for construction and rehabilitation activities will be collected from the identified sling site borrow area.

Best Management Practices (BMPs) for using treated wood in aquatic environments will be followed.

All tools and boots/waders will be cleaned of mud, dirt, or plant materials before entering the work site and when leaving the work site to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species and invasive species.

Motorized tools will be fueled and serviced, and fuel will be stored, outside of the riparian habitat conservation area. This BMP does not apply if motorized tools requiring fuel are not used.

Building materials will adhere to standards for using treated wood in aquatic environments.

All disturbed soil (i.e., material staging area, crew camp, bridge site) will be replanted with riparian vegetation and/or covered with duff/slash to prevent soil erosion and facilitate vegetation recovery.

Disturbed areas will be stabilized and revegetated with native materials sourced in-situ (i.e. salvaged woody debris, alder, willow, dogwood transplants, native seed mixture).

If fords are improved to accommodate project activities or provide temporary access around the project sites, they will be restored to pre-project conditions upon completion of the project. Any channel or soil disturbance caused by the use of fords during bridge construction will be naturalized using native materials.

Other than the individual tree shown in the plans, no damage or felling of trees will be allowed unless approved by the CO.

Spike camps, latrines, and temporary stock holding will be located greater than 150 feet from the river and streams.

Blasting within 150 feet of the river will only occur between July 1 and August 15th.

Soils Slash will be used to stabilize bare soils and streambanks during and following project implementation. Slash of mixed sizes (at least 50% < 6 inches diameter) will be placed over approximately 65−70% of the bare soil and streambanks to a depth of approximately 2−3 inches where available (approximately 10-15 tons/acre). Most slash will be in direct contact with the soil surface.

Burn piles will be located in the identified sling site. The size of pile should be limited to existing disturbance footprint. Piles will be limited in size to 10 x 10 feet. Following burning, native duff from adjacent areas should be incorporated (raked) into the burn pile (see #23).

Slash (following guidance in #22) should then be placed to cover the burn pile to provide shading, erosion control, and discourage re-use of the burned areas.

Social trails established during construction that are not part of the National Forest trail system will be decommissioned after use. Decommissioning will include:

• Decompact the trail tread to a depth of at least 6 inches using hand tools.

Decompaction techniques should avoid mixing topsoil (4-6 inches in depth) with infertile subsoil below (> 6 inches).

• Native duff will be placed over the decompacted area to re-introduce soil microbial populations and native seed (see #23).

• Slash will be placed over decommissioned trails to provide shading and prevent erosion (see #22).

Wildlife During helicopter operations, to minimize disturbance to wildlife and especially grizzly bears, the helicopter will take as close to the same flight path as possible for each trip to and from the bridge site. Helicopter use shall be limited to two days.

To eliminate the chance of food habituating grizzly bears and other wildlife, garbage will be stored in a bear proof container throughout the duration of the project and bear attractants will be removed if/when a spike camp is unoccupied overnight. Food and other bear attractants will be stored in compliance with the Lolo National Forest Food Storage Order.

If any threatened, endangered, or sensitive species are located/encountered during project layout or implementation, the botanist, wildlife or fisheries biologist will be notified.

Management activities will be altered, if necessary, so the resource is protected.

Cultural Resources If previously unrecorded heritage resources are encountered during project implementation, activities will be halted and an archeologist will be notified. If necessary, additional RPMs will be devised in consultation with the Montana State Historic Preservation Office. The existing cultural site on the east side of the creek up the Shley Trail will not be disturbed.

Botany If new occurrences of Federally-listed or Region One sensitive plants are detected within the project area, the botanist will be contacted so protective measures may be revised, additional buffers implemented, or activity timing restrictions applied.

All revegetation efforts will use native material collected on site.

Noxious Weeds

Minimize transport and establishment of weeds on National Forest System lands.

Implement required weed protection measures outlined in Forest Service Manual 2080 (Noxious Weed Management) including:

• Use certified weed-free feed if feed is needed for stock while being used to access the bridge sites and feed stock weed-free feed for a few days prior to entering the Wilderness. Brush stock to remove any weed seed prior to entering the Wilderness.

• Work crews will regularly inspect, remove, and properly dispose of weed seed and plant parts found on their clothing and equipment.

Restricted Equipment

The following list of equipment is restricted unless approved otherwise by the contracting officer:

1. Helicopter use is limited to two days of use

2. Heavy motorized equipment or motorized vehicles will not be allowed at the bridge site

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: USDA FAR Class Deviations

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) 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/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations

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 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(JUN 2020)

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) 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 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) FAR 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.

FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) 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) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 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) 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 52.222-13 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 52.222-35 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 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN

2020) FAR 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 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) 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 52.232-5 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) 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 https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf

FAR 52.233-4 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 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) Alternate I (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) FAR 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN

2025) (DEVIATION FEB 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) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

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

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

(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.

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(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:

[Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate "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…