12445523B0006 Solicitation.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)

1104896

USDA-FS CSA EAST 13

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

STE 876S

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

jonathan.gellings@usda.gov

JONATHAN GELLINGS

x

08/18/2023

12445523B0006

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

Sections B. through J. of the following pages, and all associated attachments.

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.)

10 271 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F.

09/21/2023

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ _______1600 _____ (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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USDA-FS CSA EAST 13

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

STE 876S

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

SHAWN M. LACINA

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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12445523B0006

This firm fixed price contract is for AOP bridge replacement construction services on the

Monongahela National Forest. There are no option items or periods associated with this contract.

Delivery: 06/28/2024

Delivery Location Code: 3434

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

200 SYCAMORE ST

ELKINS WV 26241-3962 US

Period of Performance: 10/02/2023 to 06/28/2024

0001 The Monongahela National Forest plans to solicit bids for construction services for the supply and installation of one box beam bridge system on "FR

209 Shavers Fork Forest Road 209 Culvert replacement with Bridge for Aquatic Organism

Passage Improvement". The work shall include, but not be limited to, construction survey and staking, E&S, clearing and grubbing, installation of cofferdams and dewatering the site, excavation for placement of riprap, removal of existing structure, installation of bridge structure, micropiling, roadway subbase and aggregate, asphalt cement, guardrail, and riprap armoring.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 12445523B0006 Project Name: Monongahela National Forest FR 209 AOP Bridge Replacement

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

C.5 CONTRACT TIMING

C.6 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

C.6 SUBMITTALS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

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

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

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 AWARD

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

(A sample schedule from the USDA desk book 404.10 in included below. Tailor to meet your needs or insert your own schedule here.)

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Price

0001 FR 209 Red Run AOP Bridge Replacement 0001AA 15101 - Mobilization 1 LS $ $ 0001AB 15201 – Construction Survey and

Staking, Method 1, Tolerance Class C

1 LS $ $

0001AC 15702 – Silt Sock 285 FT $ $ 0001AD 20102 – Clearing and Grubbing, Disposal Method A

.2 AC $ $

0001AE 20304 – Removal of Old Structure, Disposal Method A

1 LS $ $

0001AF 20401 – Roadway Excavation, Compaction Method B, Finishing Method A

280 CY $ $

0001AG 20411 – Embankment, Placement Method 1

81 CY $ $

0001AH 20801 – Structure Excavation 292 CY $ $ 0001AI 20803 – Structural Backfill 183 CY $ $ 0001AJ 21101 – Roadway Obliteration, Method 1

.08 MI $ $

0001AK 25101 – Riprap, Class IV, Machine Placed

313 CY $ $

0001AL 30103 – Aggregate Base, Grading D, Compaction Method D

184 CY $ $

0001AM 30107 – Subbase, Grading B, Compaction Method D

197 CY $ $

0001AN 40312.1 – Asphalt Cement, WV Base 1

60 TON $ $

0001AO 40312.2 – Asphalt Cement, Wearing IV

30 TON $ $

0001AP 41403 – Joint Sealant, Hot Poured Rubber

36 FT $ $

0001AQ 55103 – Micropile, Load Test 1 EA $ $ 0001AR 55151 – Furnish Pile Drilling

Equipment

1 LS $ $

0001AS 55201 – Structural Concrete, Class A

100 CY $ $

0001AT 55210 – Tremie Concrete 8 CY $ $ 0001AU 55302 – Precast, Prestressed

Concrete Box Beam

444 FT $ $

0001AV 55404 – Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel

8176 LB $ $

0001AW 55601 – Bridge Railing 163 FT $ $ 0001AX 56401 – Bearing Device 12 EA $ $ 0001AY 56701 - Micropile 172 FT $ $ 0001AZ 58701 – Post-Tensioning System 1 LS $ $ 0001BA 60501 – Underdrain System, 6 inch 100 FT $ $ 0001BB 61701 – Guardrail, Class I 38 FT $ $ 0001BC 61702 – Guardrail, Flared End

Terminal

4 EA $ $

0001BD 61706 – Guardrail Anchorage 4 EA $ $ 0001BE 62404 – Placing Conserved

Topsoil, 3 inch

870 SY $ $

0001BF 62503 – Seeding, Hydraulic or Dry Method

1 LS $ $

0001BG 62509 – Mulching, Hydraulic or Dry Method

1 LS $ $

0001BH 62901 – Rolled Erosion Control Product, Type 2.D

870 SY $ $

0001BI 63305 – Posts, Steel, 3 LB 40 FT $ $ 0001BJ 63306 – Object Markers, Type 3 4 EA $ $ 0001BK 63501 – Temporary Traffic Control 1 LS $ $

TOTAL PRICE $

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

LS – Lump Sum; FT – Foot; AC – Acre; CY – Cubic Yard; MI – Mile; EA – Each; LB – Pound

1. 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.

2. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP‐14 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

3. The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Project FP‐14 edition has been used for this contract. Copies of this book are available at the USFS engineering office.

4. All clearing, grubbing, bedding, borrow, backfill, detours, diversions, signing, and other miscellaneous items not listed above with unique bid items shall be considered incidental to the contract. See 109.05.

5. Quantities for aggregate are compacted in place volumes.

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

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

1. This contract is to provide construction services for furnishing and installing one box beam bridge system on FR 209 Shavers Fork – Forest Road 209 Culvert Replacement With Bridge For Aquatic Organism Passage Improvement. The work shall include, but not be limited to, construction survey and staking, E&S, clearing and grubbing, installation of cofferdams and dewatering the site, excavation for placement of riprap, removal of existing structure, installation of bridge structure, micropiling, roadway subbase and aggregate, asphalt cement, guardrail, and riprap armoring.

2. The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications. See contract drawings for general layout and details for each culvert replacement.

3. Prior to beginning construction, the Contractor is responsible for identifying appropriate commercial sources of material except where a specific source for a particular material is identified in the Contract, Contract Plans, or by the CO.

4. During the construction, the Contractor shall preserve and protect all vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not found within the construction limits, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.)

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The projects are located on the Greenbrier Ranger District of the Monongahela National Forest, approximately 12 miles South East of Huttonsville, WV. Directions to Forest Road 209 Culvert Replacement With Bridge For Aquatic Organism Passage Improvement: From the Greenbrier Office, head west onto US 250 North for 10.7

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard and Supplemental Specifications for FP‐14 shown in the specification listing contained in the attachments are applicable to this contract. All specifications not included in the specifications listing but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable. The Supplemental Specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached. FHWA Standard Specification 2014 U.S. Customary applies

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.5 CONTRACT TIMING

All instream work shall only be performed during the low‐flow season per the NEPA decision.

Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials;

and final site cleanup. The contractor shall submit a schedule to the Contracting Officer for approval, 14 calendar days prior to the anticipated start of work.

C.6 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

The contractor is also solely responsible for locating all work items in the field, and providing appropriate distance measuring instruments to find all work items. The bridge is currently closed to public vehicular traffic due to a state of partial failure. A copy of the most recent inspection report is included as an attachment. The forest service will not be load rating the structure due to the potential for increased degradation. The contractor should plan their work accordingly.

b. Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 20º F in December and January to lows of 50º F in July and August. High temperatures range from 35º F in December and January to over 80º F in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project site is over 50 inches per year, including snow fall. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that may result in a winter project shutdown.

Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks. Fog may form anywhere within the project area, and the site experiences frequent overcast conditions.

c. Work Hours. No holidays and/or weekend working is approved, unless a written request is submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractor’s employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The

Contractor shall submit a Project Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

e. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site. The Contractor shall arrange to obtain the necessary highway permits from the US Forest Service, Greenbrier Ranger District, and the State Department of Transportation, prior to any commercial hauling on the Highland Scenic Highway, or any other state highways.

f. Site Access and Restrictions. Contractor shall maintain access to the construction site during construction. Damage caused by hauling materials or equipment to the site shall be repaired by the contractor prior to acceptance of work. Pedestrian traffic will likely be encountered, proper blocking of the construction site shall be outlined in the traffic control submittal.

g. Toilets. No toilet facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilet facilities for employees and inspectors during on site construction.

h. Water. Non‐potable water for the project construction can be drafted directly out of the streams. Use Best Management Practices, provide screens to not extract aquatic organisms from the river, and do not block public access.

i. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials owned or supplied to the site. Lost, damaged, or stolen equipment or materials shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day.

All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. The contractor shall be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of the public and/ or government employees at the site. All refuse shall be properly stored or removed from the site at the end of each day.

j. Traffic Control. Contractor shall submit traffic control plan to CO for approval. Road shall be considered closed to all vehicular traffic, as well as pedestrian traffic. Special considerations for pedestrian traffic shall be outlined in the submittal.

k. Burning Permits. No burning shall be permitted during the duration of this project.

l. Protection of Resources. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all vegetation outside the designated limits of disturbance. The Forest Service will be performing all tree felling activities prior to contractor mobilization. The contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all logs, slash, and brush (including that brush which may still be standing) remaining within the clearing limits after the Forest Service fells the trees, unless otherwise approved by the COR.

Logs (8inches in diameter and greater), with branches removed and cut into 4ft or smaller lengths, may be left neatly at a COR designated area within one mile of the work location.

The contractor may submit a written request to the Contracting Officer for removal of additional trees beyond those felled by the Forest Service. The Contracting Officer may deny the request on any basis.

Any additional tree removal to include clearing and grubbing would only be considered under a no-cost change basis. Any additional tree removal required for construction shall be performed between November 15th and March 31st unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Under no circumstance shall the contractor operate beyond the limits of disturbance without prior written consent from the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall schedule and executeall work in a manner that does not contribute to soil erosion into nearby waterways. When tramming equipment through waterways, the contractor shall ensure dewatering is active and effective, and take care to minimize stream substrate disturbance. Also, ensure that the equipment has no active fluid leaks prior to moving equipment through waterways. Submit an erosion control plan prior to the start of construction, for approval.

C.6 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include the following unless otherwise required in the specification:

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

3. Names of Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer.

4. Specifications section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

7. Contractor's stamp, initial or signature, certifying the review of submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with contract documents. Provide all submittals within 14 calendar days of contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

8. Shop drawings if applicable

The following submittals are required for this project:

MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING REPORTS & OTHER SUBMITTALS

The following certificates, test reports, samples and test data shall be submitted on this report (3 sets each except only 2 samples unless noted). See AGAR section 452.236‐76 for timely submittal and approval by Contracting Officer.

The following shall be submitted on this project:

Submittal Type Plan

Sheet Reference

Specification Reference Description

1 Equipment Inspection N/A Special Contract Requirement H.2.14

Equipment Inspection

– Notify CO for inspection prior to Mobilization

2 Written Plan N/A FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Clause

Safety plan

3 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification 157 Sediment & Erosion Control Plan

4 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification 107 Hazardous Spill Plan 5 Written Plan N/A Standard Specification

Requirement 153 Quality Control Plan

9 Certification/Documentation N/A Standard Specification Requirement 105

Certification of Weed- Free Material

10 Certification/Documentation N/A Special Contract Requirement 208.09

Compaction Test Results

11 Documentation N/A Standard Specification 109.01 Measurement Notes 12 Documentation N/A Standard Specification 155 Construction Schedule 13 Documentation N/A Special Contract Requirement

203.05(a) and (d) Disposal Agreements, Statements and Permits

14 Documentation N/A Standard Specifications 301.03 Target Values for Aggregate

15 Drawings N/A Standard Specification Requirement 104

As-Built Drawings

16 Drawings N/A Standard Specification 208 Working Drawings & Construction Details of Excavation Support Systems (if applicable)

17 Documentation/Drawings N/A N/A Structure Proposal 18 Drawings N/A Special Contract Requirement

Shop Drawings

19 Calculations N/A Special Contract Requirement

Calculations & Initial Load Rating

20 Written Plan N/A N/A Fire Plan

The following material certifications and/or testing reports shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by Specification Number Testing Reports As Required by Specifications when applicable Material Certifications Per Manufacturer RipRap FSSS 705.02 Turf Establishment FSSS 62501 Structural Backfill FP-14 Section 704.04 Aggregate Surface Course FP-14 Section 703.05

SHOP DRAWINGS

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by Specification Number Box Beams Guardrail Systems

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

7 Written Plan N/A Supplemen Sptal ecification 156 Traffic Control Plan 8 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification 208 Dewatering &

Diversion Plan

6 Written Plan N/A Supplemental Specification 153 Proposal for Alternate Test Methods (if applicable) communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 6/28/2024. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Alternate I (APR 1984) The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by 10/2/2023. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a location To Be Determined.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage NOV 1996) Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

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

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

H.2.1 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

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

1. Bid Schedule (excluding the specifications)

2. Representations and Certifications

3. Instructions to Offerors

4. Special Contract Requirements

5. Contract Clauses (excluding the specifications and drawings)

6. Special Project and Supplemental Specifications

7. Standard Specifications

8. Drawings, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

9. Drawings, large scale over small scale

10. Drawings ‐ Schedules on drawings over notations on drawings

11. Shop Drawings

12. Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

H.2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government‐ Furnished property) made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

H.2.3 STORAGE AND STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS

Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of quality and fitness for the work. Stored materials shall be located to facilitate their prompt inspection. Sites on Forest Service administered land (identified elsewhere herein) and approved by the Forest Service may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of Contractor's plant equipment. All storage sites provided by the Forest Service shall be restored at the Contractor's expense. Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for storage on other than Forest Service administered lands.

H.2.4 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall make all reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment within and adjacent to this construction project.

(b) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface waters.

(1) Wash water or waste from concrete, aggregate or other operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(2) Excess concrete and wash water shall not be run out on the ground, but rather placed in a plastic‐lined containment unit. All waste/excess concrete and wash water shall be removed from the site and disposed of in a legal manner.

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

(c) No petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall be released on or into land or rivers, streams, impoundments or other waters, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto or therefrom. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall transport off government lands all waste oil, vehicle oil filters (drained of free‐flowing oil), and oily rags and shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

(1) If the total on‐site oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer. This plan shall include notification of appropriate state and local officials, the Contracting Officer and other appropriate agencies.

(2) At all on‐site work areas (including Contractor storage, transfer, fueling, mixing sites, etc., for oil, oil products or any hazardous materials), the Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to ensure that any release of hazardous products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States and shall conform to the federal, state and local regulations. Planned spill containment locations in stream courses shall be established prior to commencement of work activities. These locations will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer or representative. When deemed appropriate; additional planned preventive measures shall be established for review by the Contracting Officer or representative.

(3) The Contractor, acting independently, shall immediately take action to notify the appropriate agencies including the Contracting Officer, and to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases which are on or in the vicinity of the project and which are caused by the Contractor's employees, directly or indirectly. The Contractor shall have the necessary materials on site to contain a spill which may occur on land or within live streams as appropriate for any potential flow conditions likely to occur. This may require absorbent pads and/or booms or other containment devices. In the event the Government determines that additional resources beyond those of the Contractor's are required, the Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs including, but not limited to additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean‐up of petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from or related to construction operations.

(4) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any hazardous materials to be used on the job and shall have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for those materials available on the job.

(d) The following seed mixture shall be used:

A. Topsoil Source: Reuse surface soil on‐site or import where not available on site. Topsoil source must be approved by COR.

B. Seed Mix:

1. Spring & Fall Planting: Roundstone Native Seed ‐ Mix 208 ‐ Southern Quick Erosion Control Cover Mix Or COR Approved Equivalent

2. Summer Planting: Roundstone Native Seed ‐ Mix 209 ‐ Southern Quick Erosion Control Cover Mix Or COR Approved Equivalent

H.2.5 LOCAL DISPOSAL SITES

Debris encountered in the construction (i.e.; metals) and other waste materials generated in the construction (cartons, scrap, etc.) shall be removed and disposed off of National Forest Service Land, unless other disposal means are authorized in the plans or specifications.

H.2.6 TRAFFIC CONTROL, BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS AND OTHER DEVICES

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, flaggers, pilot cars and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Barricades and other obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic. All operations shall conform to the current requirements and guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. The contractor shall place warning signs/barricades around any open excavation sites in order to protect the safety of employees and the public.

Cost for these barricades will be incidental to existing work items.

H.2.7 SALVAGE RIGHTS

No Contractor salvage rights exist under the contract unless specifically provided elsewhere herein.

H.2.8 MATERIAL SOURCES / DISPOSAL

Rock and mineral soil excavated within the normal excavation shall be conserved and used as needed. Borrow sources are identified on the plans or elsewhere herein if made available by the Government. If alternate borrow sources are needed, they must be approved in advance by the COR. Such borrow sources shall be restored to a natural appearance. If applicable, disposal areas shown on the plans are for clearing, grubbing and excavation materials only. No man‐ made products shall be placed in disposal areas unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

H.2.9 BLASTING

NOT allowed on this project

H.2.10 PROSECUTION OF WORK – WORK HOUR LIMITS – WORK ITEM LIMITS

The Contractor shall conduct activities so that interference with the public shall be kept at a minimum. Operational date and time limitations will be shown under Individual Projects.

H.2.11 CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES AND GRADES

(a) (a) The Contractor will establish controls as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall do all surveying, staking and engineering to establish the horizontal and vertical control necessary to result in having the finished work comply with the lines and grades shown on the drawings or stated in the specifications. Coordinates and locations of government provided control points will be provided by the government within 14 days of the contractor’s request.

(b) If any Government furnished construction control points have been destroyed or displaced, or are erroneous, the Contractor shall promptly notify the COR. If these points are destroyed or displaced due to Contractor's negligence or operation, unless within planned demolition scope, the cost for replacing them will be charged to the Contractor.

(c) In case of any construction changes, the Contractor shall cooperate with the COR and facilitate the prompt reestablishment of the field control for the adjusted work.

H.2.12 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SAFETY PLAN

The following conditions have been identified as inherently hazardous to a degree that failure to take the proper precautions could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This listing shall not be construed as all inclusive. The Contractor shall provide a written job‐specific hazard analysis and safety plan that addresses and conforms to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and the clause entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236‐13) included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

・ Tree felling

・ Temporary excavation / deep trenching / slope stability

・ Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet

・ Equipment operation

・ Confined space entry

・ Fire hazards

・ Hazardous materials handling

・ Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs etc.

H.2.13 AIRCRAFT USE

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of any intent to utilize aircraft in the performance of this contract at least 30 calendar days prior to planned use. Special requirements will apply to all work associated with aircraft, including compliance with a Project Aviation Safety Plan and current Forest Service guidelines for aviation management.

H.2.14 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

All earth moving equipment (loaders, excavators, dump trucks, etc.) moved to the job site shall be cleaned of weeds and their seeds prior to each entrance onto the National Forest lands.

Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds. This may require the use of a pressure hose.

Equipment shall be made available for visual inspection by the Forest Service prior to entering Forest Service lands. The Contractor shall advise of a proposed date for mobilization.

Inspections will take place at mutually agreeable en route locations in advance of entry onto National Forest lands. Government approval of equipment cleanliness is required prior to offloading equipment on National Forest lands. Special care shall be taken to assure removal of noxious weeds and their seeds. The Contractor shall take special care under this contract to prevent contamination of water at the work sites with any petroleum residues from mechanical equipment operations. This shall include daily inspection and cleaning as appropriate.

H.2.15 FINAL CLEANUP

Contractor shall remove and dispose of all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area.

Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to, camp refuse such as tin cans, aluminum foil, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of upon completion of the road construction, all stakes, old culverts, flagging and similar debris within the project area. This cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made. All debris shall be disposed of off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements.

H.2.16 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431‐433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1969 (PL 96‐95 and 36 CFR 261.9(e)) shall be identified on the ground by the Forest Service.

Forest Service may unilaterally modify, or cancel, this contract to protect an area, object of antiquity, artifact or similar object which is, or may be, entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object or artifact is discovered or identified. Discovery of such areas or objects by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor shall protect (for each Individual Project Task Order the Contracting Officer will specify items for protection) all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture against destructions, obliteration, removal or damage during Contractor’s Operations. In accordance with 36 CFR 296.14(c), the Contractor shall bear costs of restoration, provided that such payment shall not relieve the Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law. Wheeled or track‐laying equipment shall not be operated within such areas, except on roads. Unless agreed otherwise, trees will not be felled into such areas.

H.2.17 PROTECTION OF HABITAT OF ENDANGERED, THREATENED AND SENSITIVE SPECIES

Protection of plants or animals listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or as sensitive by the Regional Forester under authority of FSM 2670, are located in the vicinity of the project. To protect these species and other natural resources, the contractor must abide by the limits of disturbance marked in the field. If protection measures prove inadequate, if other such areas are discovered, or if new species are listed as federally threatened or endangered, or as sensitive by the Regional Forester, Forest Service may either cancel or unilaterally modify this contract to provide additional protection regardless of when such facts become known. Discovery of such areas by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) (Whistleblower Guidance to contractor employees)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.214-29 Order of Precedence – Sealed Bidding (JAN 1986) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022)(DEVIATION DEC 2022) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY

2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction

Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN

2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises

(JUN 2000)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT

2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and…