Amended_Solictation_AE_IDIQ.pdf

1. CONTRACT NO.

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT 2. DATE OF CONTRACT

3A. NAME OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER 3B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code)

3C. ADDRESS OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (Include ZIP Code)

4. DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY AND ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

USDA Forest Service Lake States Acquisition Team 500 Hanson Lake Rd Rhinelander, WI 54501

5. PROJECT TITLE AND LOCATION

Lake Stated National Forests Architect & Engineer IDIQ Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Huron-Manistee NF, Hiawatha NF, Ottawa NF

6. CONTRACT FOR (General description of services to be provided)

Architect & Engineering services for roads, trails, bridges, stream crossings and related work

7. CONTRACT AMOUNT (Express in words and figures)

8. NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY

9. ADMINISTRATIVE, APPROPRIATION, AND ACCOUNTING DATA

10. The United States of America (called the Government) represented by the Contracting Officer executing this contract, and the Architect-

Engineer agree to perform this contract in strict accordance with the clauses and the documents identified as follows, all of which are made a part of this contract:

12569R18R0005 Lake State National Forests

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If the parties to this contract are comprised of more than one legal entity, each entity shall be jointly and severally liable under this contract.

The parties hereto have executed this contract as of the date recorded in Item 2.

SIGNATURES NAMES AND TITLES (Typed)

11. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

A

B

C

D

12. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Contracting Officer

STANDARD FORM 252 (REV. 10-83)

A&E RFP 12569R18R0005

Lake States National Forests

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Schedule of items will be included on individual task orders and negotiated with the most highly qualified firm that has been awarded an IDIQ contract for the respective Zone. Task Orders will be awarded in accordance with Section G.3. of this solicitation and resulting contracts.

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $5,000.00, but not in excess of $5,000,000.00.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work The Forest Service intends on awarding four IDIQ contracts for design and related A&E work in connection with roads, trails, bridges, culverts and similar items. Two Zones are established for this project. The first Zone consists of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The second Zone is lower Michigan. Two IDIQ contracts will be awarded for each Zone, though all IDIQ contractors will be considered for task order selection. As requirements arise, the Forest Service will issue a task order pricing request to the most qualified firm following the procedures in Section G.3 of this solicitation.

Each task order pricing request will include applicable specifications, maps, wage determinations, and other documents as appropriate.

AGAR 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.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments To Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.1 Sustainable Acquisitions

The Contractor shall comply with FAR Part 23 Sustainable Acquisition Policy and all associated laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders referenced therein. Contracts that include the supply of products and for the acquisition of services (including construction) that include the supply of products, require that the products provided are—

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(1) Energy-efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated); (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-15 is included)

(2) Water-efficient; (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-15 is included)

(3) Biobased; (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-2 is included)

(4) Environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT®-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); (applicable if FAR Clause 52.223-13,14, or 16 are included)

(5) Non-ozone depleting; (applicable if FAR clause 52.223-11,12,20, or 21 are included), and/or

(6) Made with recovered materials (EPA-Designated products) (applicable if FAR clause 52.223- 9 or 17 is included).

(b) The required products in the contract actions for services include products that are—

(1) Delivered to the Government during performance;

(2) Acquired by the contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility; or

(3) Furnished by the contractor for use by the Government.

C1.1 Sustainable products identified for this solicitation:

The following is a list of sustainable products that that may be used i n t h e performance of this contract. The list is not all inclusive; the Contractor shall research for available products.

C1.1.1 Energy-efficient and Water-efficient Products ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/; and FEMP at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html www.epa.gov/watersense

None

C1.1.2 Biobased Products: (requires reporting at www.sam.gov by 10/31 each year) http://www.biopreferred.gov

Inks-Printer Toner Inks-Sheetfed Inks-Specialty

C1.1.3 Environmentally Preferable Products:

www.epa.gov/epeat.

None

C1.1.4 Non-ozone Depleting Products:

http://www.epa.gov/snap

None

C1.1.5 EPA Designated Products:

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

a) Nonpaper Office Products Binders, Clipboards, File folders, Clip portfolios, Presentation folders, Office furniture, http://www.energystar.gov/ http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html http://www.epa.gov/watersense http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://www.epa.gov/epeat http://www.epa.gov/snap https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program https://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/nonpaperoffice.htm

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Office recycling containers, Office waste receptacles, Plastic desktop accessories, Plastic envelopes, Plastic trash bags, Printer ribbons, Toner cartridges

b) Paper and Paper Products

Commercial/industrial sanitary tissue products, Miscellaneous papers, Newsprint, Paperboard and packaging products, Printing and writing papers

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at various locations throughout the Chequamegon-

Nicolet, Huron-Manistee, Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests, and will be identified in each task order.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through April 30, 2023.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is optional. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of task order award. The conference will be conducted by teleconference.

G.1 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

https://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperproducts.htm

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The contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative(COR) at the time of award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the contracting officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal for a contract claim.

G.2 INVOICING

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices are to be submitted online via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform.

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Your company must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account in order to submit an invoice on this project.

G. 3 ORDERING PROCEDURES - Issuance of Task Orders

Task Orders will be issued in accordance with FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19, FAR 52.216-22 and

AGAR 452.216-73.

The task orders issued under this IDIQ will be for the Chequamegon-Nicolet, Huron-Manistee, Hiawatha or Ottawa National Forests. Warranted Forest Service Contracting Officers are authorized to place task orders against this contract within their delegated A&E warrant authority. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.

The following procedures will be utilized to provide awardees a fair opportunity in accordance with FAR Part 16.505(b) and FAR Part 36.6. The government will perform informal evaluations of each IDIQ contract holder for each specific task order to determine a ranking of firms in relation to the following selection criteria:

1. Professional qualifications for satisfactory performance of required services. Include licensing, other certifications and continuing education.

2. Specialized Experience and technical competence in civil engineering design required to completed technical drawings and specifications.

3. Geographic location and knowledge of local area and records as demonstrated by previous experience in design of roads, trails, bridges and similar work in the states of MI and WI, with a primary emphasis of experience working in the one of the two Zones.

4. Past performance on similar work performed with respect to cost control, quality of work, and timely compliance with performance schedules.

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5. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, including current and future workloads.

SF-330 submissions included in response to this Request for Proposal and past performance will be used for this evaluation. In some cases, additional information will be requested for evaluation purposes.

Once IDIQ firms are ranked, a Task Order Pricing Request will be sent to the top ranked firm. This request will address specific requirements of a project, schedule of items, specific supplemental specifications within the Scope of the Work, specific site locations, etc. The Task Order Pricing Request will:

a) Be issued by email. The Contractor is responsible for checking their email for task order issuances as no other notice will be provided.

b) Be issued during the performance period of this contract.

c) Include the required due date, specific instructions for the submission for quotes, and other information deemed appropriate.

If fair and reasonable pricing is achieved with the top ranked firm, a task order award will be issued. If not, negotiations will begin with the 2nd ranked firm, etc., and if the Government is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable price with IDIQ contract holders, the Government reserves the right to negotiate it as a standalone contract using the Region 9 shortlist procedures. The Contracting Officer will email the awarded task order to the successful Contractor and the COR. Each task order will include:

1. The Contract Number

2. The Task Order Number.

3. Authorized signature of warranted Contracting Officer

4. Detailed description of the task or service to be performed.

5. Firm fixed price of the project.

6. Detailed description of required submittals.

7. Map or other descriptions of the project location.

8. Designation of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

9. Government furnished property, if provided.

10. Applicable Service Contract Wage Determination.

G.4 FINAL PAYMENT - RELEASE OF CLAIMS

The Government shall pay the amount due the Contractor under this contract (or Task Order) after—

(1) Completion and acceptance of all work;

(2) Presentation of a properly executed invoice; and

(3) Presentation of release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

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RELEASE OF CLAIMS

To be submitted with final invoice

Contract Number:

For and in consideration of payment and pursuant to the terms of the contract cited above, the government of the United States, its officers, agents, and employees are hereby released and discharged from all liabilities, demands, obligations, and claims arising under or by virtue of said contract.

Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name: ________________________________

Title: ________________________________

Company: ________________________________

Date: ________________________________

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Project Manager, and other designated specialties as required to perform the applicable task order.

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.1 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(a) General. This contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), and Forest Service Acquisition Reference (FSAR) that require past

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performance evaluations to be completed and entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

(b) Contact Information. Upon award, the name and email address of the Contractor Representative responsible for reviewing the CPARS evaluations will be required.

(c) Assessment. Upon completion of the work associated with the contract/delivery orders, or at the end of the year if the contract exceeds one year, an evaluation will be initiated by the Contracting Officer in the CPARS system and the Contractor Representative will receive an auto-email from CPARS with instructions for review of the evaluation. The contractor will review the government’s evaluation and either concur or disagree and route the evaluation back to the Contracting Officer (Assessing Official). If the evaluation received contractor concurrence, it will be finalized by the Assessing Offical. If there is disagreement, further discussion will be intiated prior to finalization.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT 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):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 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 (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 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 (OCT 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 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 (OCT 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirement for Indefinite Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (AUG 2016) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act-Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

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52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards- Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.222-60 Paycheck Transparency (E 13673) (OCT 2016) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) 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 (AUG 2011) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JAN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013) 52.232-10 Payments Under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (APR 2010) 52.232-16 Progress Payments (Apr 2012) Alt 1 (MAR 2000) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 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) 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-24 Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-25 Requirements for Registration of Designers (JUN 2003) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate III (APR 1984) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (OCT 2010) 52.244-4 Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services)

(AUG 1998)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) 52.245-1 Government Property- (JAN 2017) Alt 1 (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.248-2 Value Engineering--Architect-Engineer (MAR 1990) 52.249-7 Termination (Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

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452.216-72 Evaluation Quantities – Indefinite Delivery Contract (FEB 1988) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996) 452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2023.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,500, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $250,000;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $500,000;

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

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52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after April 30, 2023.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) The Contracting Officer will give notice of the order or orders, if any, to be set aside for small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) and the applicable small business program. This notice, and its restrictions, will apply only to the specific orders that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3).

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

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Employee Class Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

Survey Tech GS -9 $46,625/yr + fringes

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The attachments listed below form a part of this request for proposals and any resultant contract:

No Attachments are applicable to this IDIQ .

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PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330.

(2) The small business size standard is $15 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

□ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

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

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

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

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.222-57, Representation Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673). This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $50 million which are issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, and solicitations expected to exceed $500,000, which are issued after April 24, 2017.

Note to paragraph (c)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-57 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals–Representation.

This provision applies to solicitation that include the clause at 52.204-7.

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

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements— Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

__ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification __ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__(B) Alternate I.

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__ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

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

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

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(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Feb 2016)

(a) This provision implements section 523 of Division B of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts.

(b) If the Offeror is proposing a total contract price that will exceed $5,000,000 (including option), the Offeror shall certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, it—

(1) Has [ ] filed all Federal tax returns required during the three years preceding the certification;

(2) Has not [ ] been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;

and https://www.acquisition.gov/

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(3) Has not [ ], more than 90 days prior to certification, been notified of any unpaid Federal tax assessment for which the liability remains unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the subject of an installment agreement or offer in compromise that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service and is not in default, or the assessment is the subject of a non-frivolous administrative or judicial proceeding.

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SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

The Forest Service anticipates award of up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basic contracts for a period not to exceed five (5) years. Individual task orders will be issued against a contract as program needs arise. The yearly task order totals may not necessarily be divided evenly among the awardees. The government guarantees to purchase a minimum of $5,000.00 in services for the contract period. During the period specified the Government shall place task orders totaling a minimum of $5,000.00, but not in excess of $250,000.00 per individual task order.

Contracts may be awarded specifically for Zone 1 which is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to include the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests and Wisconsin to include the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest, or Zone 2 which is the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Submissions must specify consideration for Zone 1 or Zone 2, or a combination thereof. A map delineating the Zone 1 and Zone 2 is attached separately. Firms must have a qualified, licensed, professional engineer able to sign road and trail bridge designs and culvert designs with a span greater than 20 feet in both Michigan and Wisconsin to be awarded a contract for Zone 1. Firms must have a qualified, licensed, professional engineer able to sign road and trail bridge designs and culvert designs with a span greater than 20 feet in Michigan to be awarded a contract for Zone 2. Firms must have a qualified profession engineer licensed in one of the 50 states to sign all other designs. The requirement to be licensed is for the prime contractor. Estimated contract award date is on or about May 1, 2018.

Firms qualified and interested in providing professional architect and engineering services of the type listed above are hereby invited to submit Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire. Please include a listing of other certifications obtained and continuing education attended over the last 5 years under Section E. “Resumes of Key Personnel Proposed for this Contract” item 18 “Other Professional Qualifications”.

Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to size, specialized technical expertise, or other requirements listed. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, two or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for negotiation of unit cost for task items.

Please submit two (2) complete copies of the above information to: USDA Forest Service, Karie Linn, 500 Hanson Lake Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501. All questions must be in writing. Please submit all questions to Karie Linn, klinn@fs.fed.us. Questions and answers will be posted to FBO so please check back often as it is the contractor’s responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A’s as well as any potential resulting modifications. All questions must be received NLT three (3) days prior to the solicitation close date.

Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications as documented on submitted Standard Form 330 that include the following evaluation criteria:

1. Professional qualifications for satisfactory performance of required services.

Include licensing, other certifications and continuing education.

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2. Specialized Experience and technical competence in civil engineering design required to completed technical drawings and specifications.

3. Geographic location and knowledge of local area and records as demonstrated by previous experience in design of roads, trails, bridges and similar work in the states of MI and WI, with a primary emphasis of experience working in the one of the two Zones.

4. Past performance on similar work performed with respect to cost control, quality of work, and timely compliance with performance schedules.

5. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, including current and future workloads.

This is a total small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 and the small business size standard is $15M.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2016) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.207-6 Solicitations and Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple Award Contracts) (OCT 2016) 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995) 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (APR 1984) 52.222-46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees (FEB 1993) 52.222-58 Subcontractor Responsibility Matters Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (DEC 2016) 52.237-10 Identification of Uncompensated Overtime (MAR 2015)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) PROVISIONS

AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

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The Government contemplates award of an IDIQ A&E contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from USDA Forest Service, Lake States Acquisition Team, 500 Hanson Lake Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Proposals received will be evaluated using the following factors:

Factor 1 - Professional capabilities and qualifications for satisfactory performance of required Architect and Engineering services, especially those qualifications of the licensed Engineer or Architect proposed as the project leader.

Licensing of the project leader and professional qualifications of the personnel assigned to the project.