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I 45 2 CONTRACT NUMBER 3 SOLICITATION NUMBER 4 TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6 REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

□ SEALED BID (IFB)

1263A918R0016 [El NEGOTIATED (RFP) 05/31/2018

7. ISSUED BY CODEI 18. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

MN Shared Services Contracting Unit 8901 Grand Ave Place, Duluth, MN 55808-1122

Same as 7. Attn: Paul Nephew

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

SOLICITATION

9 Sealed offers in ongmal and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if -------hand earned, in the depository located in RM 113 until 1400 local time 07/10/2018

(Hour} (Date) CAUTION• LATE Subm1ss1ons. Mod�tcatlons, and Withdrawals See Section L, Provision No 52.214-7 or 52.215-1 All offers are subJect to all terms and cond1bons contained ,n this solIcItat,on

10. FOR

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

INFORMATION AREA CODE

NUMBER

EXTENSION

CALL: Paul G. Nephew 218 6264360 pnephew@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC DESCRIPTION

PART I • THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART Ill· LIST OF DOCUMENTS. EXHIBITS ANO OTHER ATTACH

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS /WORK STATEMENT X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS ANO INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION ANO ACCEPTANCE REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

X K STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS. AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE· Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period

12 In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer Is accepted within 60 calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different penod ,s mserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all ,terns upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

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13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ► 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%120 CALENDAR DAYS(%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS(%) I

CALENDAR DAYS(%)

(See Secbon I. Clause No 52 232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated)

CODE I I FACILITY I 16 NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

15A. NAME AND (Type or print)

ADDRESS

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15B TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS 17 SIGNATURE 18 OFFER DATE

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ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19 ACCEPltu AS TO llEMS NUMBERED

20 AMOUNT

22 AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION.

0 10 U S C. 2304 (c) 0 41 U S C. 3304(a) ( 24 ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

USDA Forest Service Superior National Forest 8901 Grand Avenue Place Duluth MN 55808-1102 26 NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or pnnt)

Paul Nephew

21 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25 PAYMENT \N1LL BE MADE BY

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27 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28 AWARD DATE

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IMPORTANT• Award w,11 be made on this Form. or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official wntten notice

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition Is unusable STANDARD FORM 33 (REV 612014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53 214 (c)

Solicitation No. 1263A9R180016 Superior National Forest Aggregate Crushing IDIQ

NOTE: Proposals are to be submitted to the following address: Facsimile offers are NOT authorized. When submitting Mail or Email Offeror please put the Solicitation number on the envelope or in the email and send to ATTENTION of Paul Nephew. Email offers may to: pnephew@fs.fed.us

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ATTN PAUL NEPHEW

8901 GRAND AVENUE PLACE

DULUTH MN 55808-1122

To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a completed SF33, Section B, Section K, response to the evaluation criteria in Section M and complete Technical Proposal.

CONTRACT TIME: See Section F.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: All offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. See provision 52.204-8 in Section K.

SUCCESSFUL AWARDEE: To be awarded a contract with the Federal Government, the successful firm must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration database website at http//www.ccr.gov. See FAR Clause 52.204-7 listed in Section I.

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PART I - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

Superior National Forest Maintenance Stockpile Crushing IDIQ

B-1-SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

EAST ZONE (Gunflint, Tofte Ranger Districts) – BASE BID ITEMS

UNITS UNIT PRICE

15101b Mobilization per site Lump Sum $__________

15210b Miscellaneous survey and staking, Stockpile Survey per site

Lump Sum $__________

15402b Contractor Testing per sample Each $__________

31431 Furnishing and stockpiling binder material (< No. 200 Screen)

CY/Mile $__________

Crushed Aggregate Bid Item (per site)

UNITS

$/CY

1,000-4,999 Cubic Yard

$/CY

5,000-9,999 Cubic Yard

$/CY

10,000+

Cubic Yard

31401b Stockpiled Aggregate, Grading P Cubic Yard $__________ $__________ $ ________

31403a Development of government furnished source including clearing and grubbing/sloping

Lump Sum $__________ $__________ $_________

WEST ZONE (LaCroix, Kawishiwi, Laurentian Ranger Districts) – BASE BID ITEMS

UNITS UNIT PRICE

15101a Mobilization per site Lump Sum $_________

15210a Miscellaneous survey and staking, Stockpile Survey per site

Lump Sum $_________

15402a Contractor Testing per sample Each $_________

31431 Furnishing and stockpiling binder material (< No. 200 Screen)

CY/Mile $_________

Crushed Aggregate Bid Item (per site)

UNITS

$/CY

1,000-4,999 Cubic Yard

$/CY

5,000-9,999 Cubic Yard

$/CY

10,000+ Cubic Yard

31401a Stockpiled Aggregate, Grading P Cubic Yard $________ $________ $________

31403a Development of government furnished source including clearing and grubbing/sloping

Lump Sum $________ $________ $________

B-2 - NOTE: 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. Bond payments shall be incidental.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

• ONE Cubic Yard of crushed aggregate shall be assumed to weigh 3000 pounds for this contract.

• 31403a - Pit Development item will not be exercised, at discretion of Government, at each site if pit currently requires less than 1/8 acre of clearing/development to perform task order.

• 31431 shall apply only when Government and Contractor agree on prior to any hauling of binder. No payment will be made under 31431 for binder material located within 2 miles of crushing operation. Contractor shall make reasonable effort to locate binder near or in pit.

B-3 – Options years:

OPTION YEAR 001 – Delivery will take place between, July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019

OPTION YEAR 002 – Delivery will take place between, July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020

OPTION YEAR 003 – Delivery will take place between, July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021

OPTION YEAR 004 – Delivery will take place between, July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022

BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:

A. Before preparing your quotation, carefully review Section K – Instructions, Conditions, and Notice to Offerers.

B. Insert a price quote opposite each item for which a quantity appears above. Failure to do so may preclude consideration of the quotation.

C. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a completed SF1449, Section B, Section K, response to the evaluation criteria in Section M and complete Technical Proposal Forms.

BASIS OF AWARD

Bidders shall enter UNIT where indicated on the Schedule of Items, in order to be considered responsive to this solicitation.

Non-responsive bids will not be considered and will be rejected. One or more awards will be made as a result of this request for proposal. Award(s) will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Bidder’s Company ___________________________________________________

DUN’s # _____________________________________________________

Bidder’s Signature/Title _______________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________

Date ____________________________

C-1 Scope of Contract The primary objective of this contract is to provide comprehensive technical gravel crushing services for the Superior National Forest.

General Scope of Services and Responsibilities

A. Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, engineering, quality control, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to perform a broad range of comprehensive gravel crushing services on and adjacent to federally owned lands.

B. The Contractor is professionally responsible for the services performed under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsive to Government-furnished criteria, information, guidance, and review comments. All services shall be in full compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements.

C. Upon award of this contract and pending fund availability The Superior National Forest intends to issue in 2018 a Task Order for crushing services in at least (2) pits, likely Gunflint District and Lacroix District, across the forest for a total of approximately 10,000 cy.

Each task order will identify a specific project location. Work may be performed at any location within and adjacent to the boundaries of the Superior National Forest. Work shall include, but is not limited to, pit and quarry development, contractor sampling and testing, soil erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, and crushing and stockpiling aggregates.

Successful offerors MUST be capable of performing all work described and considered by this solicitation.

1. Construction Surveying and Staking: Work consists of performing stockpile surveying, staking, calculating, and recording data for the control work.

2. Contractor Sampling and Testing: Work consists of obtaining samples for testing.

This work also includes sampling, testing, and reporting required test results.

3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control: Work consists of furnishing, constructing, and maintaining soil erosion and sediment control devices to eliminate or minimize pollutants in storm water discharges from the project.

4. Stockpiled Aggregates: Work consists of furnishing and placing material in a stockpile for future use by the Government. Aggregate grading shall be designated Grading P according to the tables of Section 703.

C-2 Project Location Each task order will identify a specific project location. Work may be performed at any location within and adjacent to the boundaries of the Superior National Forest.

SECTION C--STATEMENT OF WORK

Maintenance Stockpile Crushing IDIQ

Table of Contents Preface

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05

104 - Control of Work

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.02 Visual Inspection

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

Delete Subsection 107.05

108 - Prosecution and Progress

Delete Section 108

109 - Measurement and Payment

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

Delete Section 155

314 - Stockpiled Aggregates

703 - Aggregate

703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate

Preface Preface_wo_05_16_2018

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 101.01_National_9_15_2016

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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101.03_National_4_7_2015

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101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association

FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration

NESC — National Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume

STA station location

101.04_National_10_23_2016

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101.04 Definitions.

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Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction such as water along a road, a trail, or a railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

Contractor — The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “Purchaser”.

Culvert — Any structure with a bottom, regardless of fill depth, depth of invert burial, or presence of horizontal driving surface, or any bottomless (natural channel) structure with footings that will not have wheel loads in direct contact with the top of the structure.

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the CO by the Contractor according to FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Also refers to submissions and submittals.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Right-of-Way — A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Solicitation—(Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospective bidders.

Add the following definitions:

Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change — “Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Forest Service — The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line — A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road — Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser — The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse — A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order — An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Shop Drawings — (Timber and Stewardship Contracts) Referred to as “Drawings” in FP-14, include drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, lists or tables, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by Purchaser to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.

Utilization Standards — The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract 102.00_National_9_15_2016

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103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_9_15_2016

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104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_9_15_2016

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104.06_National_9_16_2016

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

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106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

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References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before final acceptance of the project. When the Government tests work, copies of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request. Government tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

Sampling method;

Number of samples;

Sample transport;

Test procedures;

Testing laboratories;

Reporting;

Estimated time and costs; and Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

1. Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

2. Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

106.02_National_10_23_2016

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106.02 Visual Inspection.

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. Use prevailing industry standards in the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_National_7_18_2017

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Delete Subsection 107.05.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_9_16_2016

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Delete Section 108.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_9_16_2016

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109.02_National_9_16_2016

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_9_14_2016

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314 - Stockpiled Aggregates

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Description

314.01 This work consists of furnishing and placing material in a stockpile for future use by the Government.

Aggregate grading is designated according to the applicable tables of Section 703.

Pit or quarry development work consists of clearing, grubbing, stripping topsoil, removing overburden, constructing access roads, conducting restoration activities, and performing other incidental work required for pit or quarry development.

Material

314.02 Conform to the following Section:

Aggregate 703

Construction Requirements

314.03 General. Conform to the gradation and quality requirements specified in the Section identified for the material.

After a representative quantity of aggregate is produced, submit proposed target values for the appropriate sieve sizes along with a representative sample size as specified in the Section identified for the material.

Set target values within the gradation ranges shown in the applicable table for the required grading.

314.04 Stockpile Site. The Government will acquire the permits and rights to stockpile aggregate from sources identified in the contract if the material is stockpiled for future use.

Prepare a plan of operation. Submit a plan of operation according to Section 105.02. Perform the work in accordance with MSHA 30 CFR, part 56.

Do not perform work within a Government-provided source until a plan of operation for the development of the source is accepted.

Obtain CO approval before preparing sites. Prepare sites as necessary to accommodate the quantity of material to be stockpiled in a manner that prevents contamination of the stockpiles.

Prepare new sites as follows:

• The actual source location shall be staked or flagged on the ground by the contractor with the size being determined by the volume to be removed.

• Maintenance of Access Road is the responsibility of the user and shall be maintained in a condition to permit normal pit traffic.

• Clearing and Grubbing shall consist of the removal of all trees, snags, down timber, brush and other vegetative and non-combustible debris within flagged area. Slash treatment shall be to burn or bury as agreed upon by Forest Service.

• The topsoil shall be stockpiled as staked on the ground outside of the pit area as directed.

• Unsuitable material (including waste rock) shall be buried or stockpiled in the pit as directed.

• Excavation will be allowed to a depth of 2ft above ledgerock and the water table.

• Usable sections of the pit face shall be sloped at least to 2:1 with the tops rounded to blend with the natural ground line. Pits in continuous use may be left with vertical faces with approval.

• Depleted sections of the pit shall be sloped to a minimum of 4:1 where practical, or less, as directed. These depleted sections of the pit should blend into the surrounding landscape.

• Merchantable Timber-Trim limbs, into 8 foot lengths, and deck in a location as staked by the government. The decked material will remain the property of the Government.

Minimum Piece Specifications:

Diameter in inches

Species Products DBH Top In % of Gross Red and White Pine Saw-Timber 9.0 7.6 40 Softwood Saw-Timber 9.0 7.6 40 Hardwood Saw-Timber 11.0 9.6 40 P Birch/70 Aspen Softwood Pulpwood 5.0 4.0 70 Sound & Straight Hardwood Pulpwood 6.0 4.0 70 Sound & Straight

Obtain CO approval before stockpiling aggregates.

314.05 Stockpile. Build aggregate stockpiles in layers not to exceed 36 inches (900 millimeters) in thickness. Make the side slopes of each layer no flatter than 1V:1.5H. Spread aggregates with trucks or other approved pneumatic-tire equipment. Complete each layer before depositing aggregates on the next layer. Do not allow aggregates from the layer being built to run down over lower layers. Do not drop aggregates from a bucket or spout in one location to form a cone-shaped pile. Do not push aggregates into piles. Make the stockpiles neat and regular in shape.

Use plank runways or other suitable methods to avoid tracking dirt or other foreign matter onto the stockpiled material when operating trucks on stockpiles.

Space stockpiles far enough apart or install partitions to prevent the mixing of aggregate gradations.

Protect stockpiles for future use with an approved cover.

314.06 Acceptance. See the table for sampling, testing, and the acceptance requirements; including the category for quality characteristics specified in the Section identified for the material. The point of sampling and testing for aggregate stockpiled for future use is in the stockpile.

Subbase, base, surface course, chip seal aggregate gradations, and surface course plasticity index will be evaluated under Subsection 106.05. Other aggregate quality properties will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Preparation of stockpile sites and construction of stockpiles will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Clearing and grubbing will be evaluated under Section 201.

Measurement

314.07 Measure the Section 314 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

314.08 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement adjusted according to Subsection 106.05 for the pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

703 - Aggregate

703.05_National_12_15_2016

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703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate.

(a) Subbase or base aggregate. Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradation Table 703-2

(2) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 89 25 max.

(3) Plastic limit, AASHTO T 90 Nonplastic

(4) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 40% max.

(5) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles), 12% max.

AASHTO T 104

(6) Durability index (coarse), AASHTO T 210 35 min.

(7) Durability index (fine), AASHTO T 210 35 min.

(8) Fractured faces, ASTM D 5821 50% min.

(9) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay

Do not use material that breaks up when alternately frozen and thawed or wetted and dried.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary. Fine aggregate, material passing the No. 4 sieve, shall consist of natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles.

(b) Surface course aggregate. Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradation Table 703-3

(2) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 89 35 max.

(3) Plastic Index, AASHTO T 90

a) If the percent passing the No. 200 sieve is less than 12% 2 to 9

b) If the percent passing the No. 200 sieve is greater than 12% Less than 2

(4) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 40% max.

(5) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles), 12% max.

AASHTO T 104

(6) Durability index (coarse), AASHTO T 210 35 min.

(7) Durability index (fine), AASHTO T 210 35 min.

(8) Fractured faces, ASTM D 5821 75% min.

(9) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay

Do not furnish material that contains asbestos fibers.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary. Fine aggregate, material passing the No. 4 sieve, shall consist of natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles.

(c) Screened aggregate – Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of stone, slag, or gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradation Table 703-16

(2) Plastic Index, AASHTO T 90 Less than 9

(3) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 55% max.

(4) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary.

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T ab le

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T ar ge t V al ue R an ge s f or

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

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

E.1 INSPECTION

The COR or designated Inspector will perform an initial inspection when the first delivery is made and monthly checks to assure the work is being completed in a satisfactory manner. The contractor(s) will be notified of any deficiencies, and will be expected to correct the deficiencies at their own expense.

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

F.1 CONTRACT TIME

Starting date will be on July 1, 2018, and continue through June 30, 2019. The same starting and ending date for all following Option years only if work in the prior year was at an acceptable level and it is in the best interest of the Government. Additional years up to five years total through June 30, 2023, will be approved if work in the prior year was at an acceptable level and it is in the best interest of the Government.

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

INVOICES & PAYMENTS

Invoices All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System.

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

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 Ensure your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollmentvendors.htm to establish your account. Offeror must have an established account prior to commencement of work.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) does not allow for the contractor to change the description of the line items being invoiced against and therefore an itemized invoice must be uploaded as an attachment(s).

Itemized invoice shall include at a minimum:

Contractor Name and Address Contract, Task Order or Purchase Order numbers Invoice Number Description of Services or work completed.

Date of services or completion.

Certified Payrolls Certified payrolls for Construction: certified payrolls must also be uploaded as an attachment.

Contractor and all subcontractors, through the contractor, shall furnish all certified payrolls covering payments to laborers and mechanics for on-site work.

Final Payment Following completion and acceptance of the work (including return of Government-furnished property and site cleanup), Final payment will made within 30 calendar days after presentation of a properly executed invoice and if required by the contract, a release of all claims against the Government, other than claims arising under this contracted, in stated amounts, which the Contractor specifically accepts from the operation of the release.

FOREST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES:

Shall be made upon contract issuance of task.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Contract Award. A written award or acceptance of offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contractor shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall commence work upon receipt of a properly executed Notice to Proceed.

Changes. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

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Aggregate Crushing IDIQ

Unauthorized Instructions from Government or Other Personnel. The Contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise other than the Contracting Officer, or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Designation will be made upon contract issuance of task order(s) and a copy of the designation letters will be furnished to the Contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter.

Designation of Authorized Representative of the Contractor. The Contractor shall assign a member or employee who will act as Project Manager during the course of this contract or during the course of this project. The official shall be responsible for affording liaison between the contract forces and the contracting offices. This designation shall be in writing and a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

452.215-73 Post award Conference. (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. Contractor Officer Representative (COR) will contact you on time and place of post award conference.

TASK ORDERS: When a project is initiated, a Task Order will be offered to the awarded Contractor that outlines the project needs, equipment needs, dates, and specific project location(s). The Contracting Officer shall submit an executed task order to the Contractor. The Contractor shall schedule work to minimize impact on road use when possible.

All work will be ordered by Firm-Fixed price TASK ORDERS (TO) at the prices listed on the Schedule of Items through the Base Period and each Option Year exercised. The price may change only by a written modification to the task order signed by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Contractor Representative, Project Manager, Project Forman/Woman, and Inspector.

(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.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

The contractor shall provide chain saw chaps to each employee who operates a chain saw, at no cost to the employee. These chaps must be approved by an Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh and shall extend to the top of the boot on each leg.

The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support.

Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise for example, chainsaw operation.

PREWORK CONFERENCE

After issuance of any Task Order award and prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall attend a meeting to discuss the Task Order terms, work performance requirements, and safety. Also at this meeting such items as work progress schedule, quality control, camping/worksite plan, and fire prevention plans shall be finalized in writing. If the contractor will require the use of subcontractors, the finalized subcontractor request form shall also be completed.

FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Will be made upon contract issuance of task

PORTABLE TOILETS FOR CONSTRUCTION CREW. The contractor shall provide necessary portable facilities for construction crew employees as use of the government facilities is not permitted for this contract. The contractor shall ensure that maintenance and service of the portable facilities is in accordance with OSHA requirements and that the number of employees to number of facilities ratio is adhered to. Contract shall include costs for portable toilet rental and maintenance is included in overall cost to perform under this project.

AGAR ADVISORY NUMBER 96

Contractor Performance Information and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Contractor Performance Information and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be used by the Forest Service for evaluating contractor performance. CPARS is the single USDA-wide system used to collect, maintain, and disseminate contractor performance evaluations to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Past performance reporting is required by FAR 42.1502 and 42.1503. The contractor will be notified by email to review evaluation information submitted by the Agency. The contractor will have 60 days to submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional information to the Assessing Official before any evaluation is considered final.

SAFETY PLAN

When required by FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Alt. I, the Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan which addresses the specific hazards of the work site, and shall include working in areas of dead trees and falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that s/he considers is a hazard. The Safety Plan shall also address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will do to increase safety on the worksite.

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will—

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to

Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall—

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910;

and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of

Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action.

This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Nov 1991). If the contract will involve (a) work of a long duration or hazardous nature, or (b) performance on a Government facility that on the advice of technical representatives involves hazardous materials or operations that might endanger the safety of the public and/or Government personnel or property, add the following paragraph (f) to the basic clause:

(f) Before commencing the work, the Contractor shall—

(1) Submit a written proposed plan for implementing this clause. The plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards; and

(2) Meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Contract Clause Number Contract Clause Title, Description (when applicable) and Effective Date 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) 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s). (OCT 2015) 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN

2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014) 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 Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.