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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OFFERORS

This is a Total small business set aside.

Leave Tree Marking NAICS: 115310 SBA Size Standards: $8 Million

The following shall be returned with your quotation to be determined responsive by the due date of 06/26/2020: (Do not send back the whole solicitation.)

1. Contractor’s Proposal Package MUST include the following:

a. SF-1449 p. 1- 4 (blocks 23, 24, and 30.a, b & c)

b. Past performance information

c. Experience Questionnaire (attached)

d. Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (attached)

e. Current Qualified Cruiser Certification

2. Contractor must be active in SAMS (SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT) (www.sam.gov) AND SHALL ENTER THEIR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ONLINE IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AND AWARD

Offers in complete form are due to the contracting office no later than 3:00 P.M. June 26, 2020. Submit to nicholas.vozzo@usda.gov with the subject line: RFQ 127DF520R0010 Davy Crockett Cut Tree Leave Tree Marking

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCOPE: This is a Request for Proposal which will result in a firm-fixed price, contract for a basic period of performance from August 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020. Only one award will be made. This project is set-aside 100% for small business. Award will be made based on the best value to the government and can be made on initial offers. Contractor to furnish all material, labor, tools, equipment, signs, supplies, transportation, supervision, incidentals, and OSHA safety measures necessary to perform Cut Tree and Leave Tree Marking services at the Davy Crocket National Forest in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of this solicitation and any resultant contract. .

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

The awarded Contractor will be required to upload their Invoices in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (www.ipp.gov) If you need assistance, contact the IPP Helpdesk at 866-973-3131.

SITE VISIT: Persons wishing to set up a site visit should contact Amber Blair, at 936-553-3457, e-mail ramberblair@usda.gov http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ramberblair@usda.gov

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

General Description

1. SCOPE

The purpose of the proposed contract is to provide timber marking services to the Davy Crockett National Forest.

Timber marking will include leave tree marking and cut tree marking with sample tree cruising for approximately 1407 acres.

Project Location: Davy Crockett National Forest with the district office being in Ratcliff, Texas.

Compartment 29 and 30 are north of the district office and the south group thinning area is located north of Groveton. The treatment area consists of compartment 29, 30 and the south group thinning project area consists of compartments 82-86, 91-95, 97, 98, and 101-109 (See the project maps for exact locations in Attachment A).

Project Area: The total combined project area consists of approximately 1,407 acres of timber marking. Units in Compartment 29 and 30 have been delineated on the ground with orange boundary paint, GPS data collected for the purpose of determining acres and developing maps. The south group thinning area will comprise of approximately 500 acres to be determined before start of the work and will be delineated on the ground with orange boundary paint and acres determined by GPS.

Access: All of these areas are accessible by vehicle or by foot and are generally level slope with an elevation of about 240 feet.

Davy Crockett National Forest Compartment Payment

Units Cut Tree /

Leave Tree Marking

GIS Acres 29 1 Leave Tree 219 29 2 Cut Tree 345 30 3 Cut Tree 343

South group thinning area

4 Leave Tree 500

MARKER CERTIFICATION: Contractors are required to obtain a Qualified Cruiser Certification through the Forest Service by passing a written examination and field test PRIOR TO AND IN ORDER TO COMPETE FOR CONTRACT AWARD OF TIMBER SALE PREPARATION TASKS AND SUBTASKS. This certification will remain valid for a period of one year and annual recertification is required in order to continue performing services under this contract. Contact Kristi Keach, 936-639-8540, to obtain information about the Qualified Cruiser Certification and recertification.

Payment: It will be required that the timber marking be completed to contract specifications and inspected by an authorized Forest Service Representative on a single area before payment is made for that area.

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Contractor Representative: The Contractor shall designate and make known a Contractor Representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. Any designated Contractor Representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor Representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and read maps.

Contractor Access: Roads may be gated. Contractor shall have reasonable access through these gates to complete project work. Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that gates are kept shut and locked at all times.

Pre-work Meeting: The contract will be administered by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will designate Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) for the purpose of insuring compliance with the specifications and provisions of this contract.

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer or COR will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements and work progress schedule submitted with the bid package.

The Contractor shall designate in writing a person to act for them in their absence. The Contractor or their designated representative will be available on site or by telephone while work is in progress. In the absence of the Contractor, their authorized representative will take action as required to keep the job in progress under terms of the contract. The presence of the COR on the job will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility of satisfactory performance.

The pre-work meeting may also include a technical familiarization phase. This will provide the Contractor with the opportunity to become acquainted with Forest Service protocol for marking leave trees and timber marking paint accountability procedures.

Performance Period: The performance period for this contract shall be 120 days from the award of the contract and no earlier than August 1, 2020.

• The Contractor should complete the work in varied stages based on days.

• At least 50% of the work shall be completed by 60 days.

• Contract should be completed in 120 days.

• Additional days may be allowed or extended due to weather, fire, or other natural disturbances, but must be agreed to by the contracting officer.

• Any contract extensions will be agreed upon by the Contracting Officer.

Government Furnished Property

1. Maps

2. Data recorder as needed

3. Tree Marking Tracer Paint

4. Cruise Plans and Marking Guides

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Contractor Furnished Items/Services: The Contractor shall provide all certifications, permits and licenses that may be required. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the tasks/subtasks specified within the contract, except those supplies listed below in Government Furnished Property. Contractor will need items such as, but not limited to the list below to complete the work in this contract.

1. Hardhats and other safety gear

2. Equipment such as loggers tapes, prisms, cruisers vests, clip boards, pens, pencils and markers.

3. Paint guns that fit on quart size tree marking paint cans or other types of suitable paint sprayers.

4. Transportation.

Submittals: The Contractor shall provide information on past performance, technical capabilities, quality control plan, work plan and progress schedule with their proposal to allow the Government to evaluate each evaluation criteria. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control plan and work plan throughout the life of this contract.

Documentation: The Contractor shall maintain a folder with the following information available in the field:

records, materials, and other evidence regarding inspection, testing, and quality control for any work performed under this contract for examination, audit, or reproduction including a copy of the treatment area map with approximate locations of plots and shading of progress. The information should be reasonably available to the COR to inspect work and monitor performance.

Confidential Nature of Information and Conflicts of Interest: The Contractor shall not divulge, and shall take all reasonable steps to insure that no member of its organization divulges, any information concerning this timber data to any person other than those duly authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer.

In addition, neither the Contractor, his/her employees may be involved in bidding on any timber sales resulting from this contract.

2. DEFINITIONS

TERMS MEANING

Basal Area (BA) The cross-sectional area of a tree at DBH, used to determine stocking, typically expressed by the acre.

Basal Area Factor (BAF) The critical angle used to determine BA with a prism Butt Mark Butt marks are applied the same way for both leave tree marking and cut tree marking, sawtimber will have two butt marks and pulpwood will have one butt mark.

The butt mark shall be a concentration of paint at least 3 inches in diameter on the base of the tree at ground level on the downhill side. Butt marks shall be concentrated in cracks or crevices on the stump as much as possible.

Accumulations of debris (pine straw, moss, hardwood leaves) shall be kicked out of the way prior to application of the paint, and the paint shall cover both the base of the tree and the ground immediately joining the stump.

Cut Trees Trees which will be cut during harvest due to location within the unit or deformities.

Cut Tree Marking (CTM) A method of identifying the trees intended for removal in a sale unit during harvesting.

The trees are designated with at least two spots of paint – one at eye level and one or two butt marks depending on merchantability.

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Diameter Breast Height (DBH) Diameter of the trunk of a tree measured 4.5 feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the tree. Measurements are rounded down to the nearest tenth of an inch.

Eye Level Mark Paint applied at eye level on a tree.

Eye Level Mark when Leave Tree Marking: Paint mark(s) will create a continuous band completely around the tree so that the marks can be seen from any direction within the sale unit.

Eye Level Mark when Cut Tree Marking: Paint mark(s) will be put on uphill side of the tree. The mark can be a 3” diameter spot or a horizontal or diagonal stripe. If stripes are used a minimum mark would be 2 inches in width and 6 inches long.

First Thinning The first time to harvest selected trees within an even-aged pine plantation stand.

GPS(Global Positioning System) Surveys

GPS receivers and methods commonly used to determine ground locations and calculate the horizontal area of polygons (sale units).

Inclusion An area greater than one acre in size that is significantly different from the surrounding stand, either by product, species, or density.

Leave Trees Trees which will not be cut during harvest due to size or spacing.

Leave Tree Marking (LTM) A method of identifying the trees intended to be left in a sale unit during harvesting. The trees are designated with a painted band or stripes on all sides at eye level and one or two butt marks depending on merchantability.

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

(RCW)

An endangered species of bird which nests in live pine trees, which can be identified by a small hole (< 2” diameter) at approximately 30’ high on the tree. There is usually sap running down the tree originating from points clustered around the hole.

Sale Unit Payment/Cutting unit in a tree measurement timber sale or a subdivision in a weight scale sale.

Sample Group Groupings within a Strata of similar trees for sampling purposes.

Sample Interval How often to measure a tree in each Sample Group/Strata combination. Used with sample tree cruising.

Sample Tree Cruising (STR) A method of measuring tree volume by taking a specific sample of the marked trees for measurement and recording.

Strata A subdivision of a population of trees which improves sampling error.

Timber Cruising The method by which volume estimations for timber are made based on tree count and measurement.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A Government representative designated by the Contracting Officer, to help the Contracting Officer with contract administration and surveillance.

Defective Service. A unit of service, which contains one or more defects, or nonconformance with, specified requirements.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) an organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods the Government will use to perform surveillance of the contractor.

Quality Control Plan. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

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Random Sampling. A sampling method in which each service output in a unit has an equal chance of being selected.

Work Plan--The work plan shall describe how the Contractor plans to perform the project and include methods, personnel and equipment. This plan should include how the Contractor will provide for safety and whether the Contractor’s crew will be camping or commuting to the worksite. If the crew plans to camp then the Contractor needs to include a plan to prevent fires and dispose of trash properly.

3. SPECIFIC UNIT SERVICES

Leave Tree Marking – Thinning Leave trees will be selected and marked based on the description in each individual Cruise Plan. Leave trees will be selected and marked so that the desired basal area/acre (BA) and spacing would result after harvest.

Silvicultural Prescriptions and Marking Guides for Leave Tree Marking:

The leave square feet of basal area per acre by treatment area is as displayed in the chart below. The leave trees are to be left evenly distributed throughout the stands. The following table shows the stands in the treatment area as identified in the NEPA documentation.

For leave treated stands the following requirements for marking leave trees apply:

• Orange paint shall be sprayed in a two (2) inch wide or larger band around the bole of the trees to be left at or above eye level.

• Stump marks, two on sawtimber and one on pulp, shall be at ground level, at the lowest point to the ground possible at the base of the tree. Often there will be a buildup of pine straw or other material which will need to be kicked out of the way to get to ground level. Stump marks are to be placed inside fluted portions of the stem, spots at least three inches in diameter is required.

Cut Tree Marking & Sample Tree Cruising – Sawtimber Thinnings, Shelterwoods, Seed trees, or Clear cuts: Trees to be cut within sale unit boundaries will be marked with blue, yellow, or green Tree Marking Tracer Paint (as identified in each individual Cruise Plan) with a properly applied butt marks and eye level mark.

In order to obtain the desired leave BA/acre, select and mark trees to be removed based on the description in the individual Cruise Plan. Special reserve trees such as hardwood mast trees, hardwood den trees, or certain species may be identified in the Cruise Plan to be left.

Sample Tree Cruising

a. The Contractor shall perform Sample Tree Cruising in accordance with the R8 Qualified Cruiser Training Guide, Timber Cruising Handbook (FSH

2409.12), and the Cruise Plan. The tally person shall not mark or cruise trees. Cruise trees will be flagged with flagging and have the measure tree number and other required information legibly written on it.

b. The establishment of measure trees shall be by random number and by Government desired sample frequency. The Government will provide the random number list with the Cruise Plan. Measure trees shall be identified consecutively numbered by starting with number one in each unit.

c. Where it is necessary for the Contractor to make changes in trees originally marked, the Contractor shall completely obliterate any markings

(includes both eye level and butt marks) with black Tree Marking Tracer Paint as supplied by the Government, with no pay adjustment.

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GIS

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Leave Basal Area

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d. All measure trees shall be recorded as specified in the Cruise Plan on government furnished data recorder. The contractor is responsible for recording and storing data correctly and according to the cruise plan, and reviewing data for accuracy, legibility, and completeness. The Contractor shall audit all completed cruise records to ensure accuracy and completeness before delivery to the Contracting Officer. All incomplete and incorrect cruise data will be returned to the Contractor for completion and/or correction.

e. A marking map shall be maintained with shading of progress. These maps shall be kept in a pre-sale folder. A Contractor’s Daily Diary recording the sale unit, crew names, amount and color of paint used, number of hours spent on the project including travel time, and field observations, such as location of old woods roads, log landings, or wet boggy areas, shall be kept daily and filed in the pre-sale folder. The pre-sale folder shall be kept neat and orderly at all times.

For cut treated stands the following requirements for marking leave trees apply:

• Tracer paint shall be sprayed in a pre-designated mark, unique to each marker on one side of the tree to be cut at or above eye level.

• Stump marks, two on sawtimber and one on pulp, shall be at ground level, at the lowest point to the ground possible at the base of the tree.

Often there will be a buildup of pine straw or other material which will need to be kicked out of the way to get to ground level. Stump marks are to be placed inside fluted portions of the stem, spots at least three inches in diameter is required.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Government’s Quality Assurance Plan The Government will monitor progress to ensure that the Contractor is providing the quality promised in their Quality Control Plan and that work meets performance standards. Visual observation will be used. The Government reserves the right, if deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the contract, to measure performance using standard forestry measurements (basal area plots, tree and other measurements) to inspect contractors work.

Government inspections will be documented on Daily Diaries and placed in the contract file. Additional inspection forms, Basal Area check plots and check cruising forms will be used to document inspection elements and will be attached to Contract Daily Diaries. If work in part of an area does not meet the Acceptable Quality Level given above, a Notice of Non-Compliance will be issued to the Contractor. The CO may issue other cure notices if work is not being performed in a timely manner or does not comply with contract specifications.

Upon completion of an area and notification by the Contractor, the COR shall make an overall inspection of that area. If a need for remedial work prior to acceptance is reflected by the COR’s overall inspection, by plot sample results, or check cruise measurement results, remedial work must be performed before the Contractor moves to

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Compartments Payment Units

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GIS

Acres

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Inspection for Adherence to Leave Tree Marking Only The Government will inspect trees selected to be left. Tree selection for leave trees should follow the description in the Cruise Plan at least 90% of the time. Leave BA/acre should also average 90% of the designated leave BA as listed in the Cruise Plan.

Leave tree marks at eye level and the butt mark are properly applied as defined in this contract.

If the above conditions are not met upon inspection by the COR, Contractor may be required to mark additional trees in the sale unit, and/or deduct trees with black Tree Marking Tracer Paint from the sale unit, or remark the entire sale unit.

Contractor’s Quality Control: The Contractor is responsible for quality control and will, at a minimum, check Basal Area (BA) on 1 plot per 5 acres using a 10 BAF prism to ensure that the target residual BA specified in the Cruise Plan is met. Blue flagging will be hung at each plot center with the marked basal area written on it and provide written documentation of the check to the COR in a manner that adequately demonstrates that the completed work meets the marking guidelines in the Cruise Plan. This documentation should be completed prior to any cruising to avoid additional rework.

Inspection for Adherence to Timber Marking & Sample Tree Cruising

Timber Marking Cut trees or leave trees are selected as described in the Cruise Plan and are marked with a properly applied eye level mark and a butt mark. Trees marked must meet minimum specifications for the marked product.

Tree Selection and Leave BA- the Government will inspect trees selected for cut or leave. Tree selection should follow the description in the Cruise Plan at least 90% of the time. Leave BA/Acre should also average 90% of the designated leave BA as listed in the Cruise Plan.

If the above conditions are not met upon inspection by the COR, Contractor may be required to mark additional trees in the sale unit, and/or deduct trees with black tree marking tracer paint from the sale unit, or remark the entire sale unit.

Sample Tree Cruising The Government will perform a Check Cruise on a minimum of 25 measured trees per sale area. Measurements by the Check Cruiser will be compared to the measurements recorded by the Contractor. Acceptable work will be determined with completion of the R8-FS-2400-61 Form and the R8-FS-2400-62 Form. To pass this check, each item checked on the form must have at least 75 percent correct and the overall accuracy must be 80 percent.

Final payment is contingent upon an acceptable Check Cruise on the sale as a whole.

Contractor’s Quality Control for Sample Tree Cruising: The Contractor is responsible for quality control and will, at a minimum, check 1 of every 5 measured trees throughout the completion of the sample tree units. Designate checked trees with blue flagging with species, DBH, total height and defect to ensure that marker measurements are within R8 Qualified Cruiser minimum standards. In addition, the Contractor will, at a minimum, check Basal Area (BA), tree selection, and marking quality for 1 plot per 5 acres using a 10 BAF prism to ensure that the target

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Failure to meet cruise standards requires contractor adjustments or re-performance started within 24 hours.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment Title of Attachment # Pages A Treatment Area Maps 5 B Tracer Paint Accountability 5 C Experience Questionnaire and

Performance Relevancy Questionnaire

Attachment A

Treatment Areas and Payment Unit Maps

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Attachment B

TRACER PAINT ACCOUNTABILITY

General

The security of tracer paint cannot be emphasized too greatly. It is an extremely important link for the Forest Service to be successful at proving a trespass case on a timber sale.

Each District Ranger will designate a Property Custodian who will take responsibility of all phases of tracer paint security, from completing the order, until each can has been properly disposed. The District Ranger will also designate an Accountable Property Officer. These designations are in accordance with direction in FSH 2409.12.

Duties of Property Custodian, COR and Marking Contractor

The Property Custodian is ultimately responsible for tracking all tracer paint, from the time it is ordered until the cans are properly disposed of, including: ordering, receiving, checking, inventorying, distribution, securing storage, and disposal of empty cans.

The Property Custodian will ensure that COR’s trained in the procedures and importance of accountability.

Contracting Officer’s Representatives will discuss with and impress upon the Contractor, the importance of the security and accountability procedures required of them.

Once a paint transaction has been checked for completeness and proper exchange, it shall be added to the inventory forms and secured in the Contractor’s approved paint storage containers. Any missing or unaccounted for paint cans could result in a charge of $250.00 per can to the Contractor and will be investigated by law enforcement.

Training

The Contractor’s and his employees shall be instructed in the proper safety, use, and security of Tracer Paint.

Instruction will include the following:

1. View the “Tree Marking Paint” video.

2. Review the Job Hazard Analysis for tracer paint.

3. Review the Tracer Paint Accountability Plan.

4. Discuss with the COR and understand the following:

a. Accountability procedures.

b. Proper security measures for transporting Tracer Paint.

c. What to do if cans are missing.

d. How to identify and report suspicious situations.

e. How to properly mark a tree.

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Paint Storage

The COR will ensure that all individuals checking out Tracer Paint have the ability to secure the paint at all times while the paint is out of the Forest Service Tracer Paint storage facility. Tracer Paint will not be issued to anyone who does not have the capability to secure the paint in the field. Tree marking paint will be stored in secure containers (building, vehicle, toolbox, etc.)

The Contractor’s paint storage containers will be inspected and approved for compliance with security measures prior to paint being issued to the Contractor. Storage containers shall be constructed of strong materials, with locking mechanisms that cannot be easily compromised. Containers must be anchored (if applicable) and have secured doors, windows, and lids, with hinges to the inside or welded to prevent theft of the paint or the container itself.

Tracer Paint containers will be locked at all times, while not under direct surveillance of the Contractor or his employees.

Tracer Paint Security While in the Field

Security of Tracer Paint is most vulnerable from the time it is checked out for field use, until it is returned and accounted for. It is most important during this time for the paint to be properly transported, stored, and used in the field.

If paint is not “on the person” of the contractor or his/her employees involved with the tree marking contract, all paint will be stored in secure containers which will be locked at all times.

The Contractor will keep track of the tracer paint used each day via the “NFGT Standardized Tree Marking Contractor’s Daily Paint Accountability Log” form. At the end of each day, and when additional paint is issued, the proper number of empties must be accounted for.

Returning Used and Unused Paint Containers to the COR

The Contractor will return all unused paint and empty cans to the Forest Service secured paint storage facility on a weekly basis in coordination with the Paint Custodian. All paint shall be accounted for by the COR and Contractor.

All unused paint and empty cans will be returned to the COR at the Forest Service storage facility and accounted for by inventory methods. The Contractor shall provide the COR with the required documentation, recorded on the “NFGT Standardized Tree Marking Contractor’s Daily Paint Accountability Log”, prior to the COR approving any final Payment Invoice.

Lost Paint Procedure

Any missing or unaccounted for paint cans could result in a charge of $500.00 per can to the Contractor and will be investigated by law enforcement.

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Paint Lost From Storage

Any time the inventory does not match the inventory sheets; check past and present inventory sheet figures in an effort to locate a possible math error or where the discrepancy occurred. If the paint cannot be accounted for:

1. Immediately perform a complete audit of all paint in storage, including paint stored in vehicles. If procedures have been followed, this audit should identify the person who lost the paint or verify that a theft has occurred from the paint storage facility.

2. If a theft from the storage area is indicated, immediately notify the COR and the COR will notify the District Law Enforcement Officer (LEO).

3. The Contractor, COR and Property Custodian will write up separate statements. The Property Custodian will send it to the Forest Supervisor’s Office (S.O.) Timber Management.

Paint Lost in the Field

If all Tracer Paint cans are not accounted for at the end of the day:

1. An immediate inventory will be conducted to determine which employee lost the paint.

2. Prior to the crew leaving the area, a search will be conducted of the area in which the employee was working.

If the lost paint is not found:

1. The Contractor will provide a written statement to the COR addressing the circumstances involved in the loss. Statements involving lost Tracer Paint must include the following information:

Brand of paint (manufacturer) Batch number Date of manufacture Color of paint Type of can (quart, aerosol etc.)

Was the can(s) full, partially full, or empty Circumstances and location of loss

If lost on a timber sale, COR will include all information in the presale or administration folder as appropriate.

2. The COR will immediately notify the Property Custodian. The Property Custodian will notify the Law

Enforcement Officer, District Ranger and S.O. Timber Management as soon as possible.

3. S.O. Timber Management will involve Law Enforcement and determine investigation procedures.

Tree Marking Contractor’s Daily Paint Accountability Log

District: Date Received:

Color: Date Returned:

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Batch #: Quantity Issued: Issued By:

(1 Batch # per sheet)

(Additional log pages inserted here)

Contractor’s Paint Accountability Log*

ISSUE: Full Containers

Paint Color: Batch #

Quantity Issued:

Size of containers:

Date:

Quart Cans

DATE

TREATMENT AREA

UNIT NUMBERS

MARKED TODAY

(Treatment Area No.)

PAINT USED

(Quarts)

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Issued by (signature)

Date:

Received by (signature)

RETURNED: Full and Partials containers

Quantity Returned:

Issued by (signature)

Date:

RETURNED: Empty containers

Used Quantity Returned:

Issued by (signature)

Date:

*Use 1 log sheet per batch number Note: Please sign name so signature is legible.

Attachment C

Experience Questionnaire and Performance Relevancy Questionnaire

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EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

INSTRUCTIONS: If extra space is needed use the reverse. Mark "X" in appropriate boxes.

CONTRACTOR NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE

How many years do you or your firm have in the line of work contemplated by this solicitation ______? How many years experience in contracting have you or your business had as a (a) prime contractor _____ and/or (b) sub-contractor _____?

List below the projects your business has completed within the last 3 years:

Contract Amount Type of Project Date Completed Name Address & Telephone No. of Person to Contact for Project Info.

List below all of your firm's contractual commitments running concurrently with the work contemplated by this solicitation:

Contract No. Dollar Amt.

of Award Name, Address & Phone No. of Business Govt./Agency

Awarded (Units)

Completed

Date Contract Completed

Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has work ever been completed by performance bond? Yes ( ) No ( ) If "Yes" to either item above specify location(s) and reason(s) why:

Organization and work that will be available for this project:

a. Minimum number of employees: ( ) and a Maximum number of employees: ( )

b. Are employees regularly on your payroll: Yes ( ) No ( )

c. Specify equipment available for this contract:________________________________________

d. Estimate rate of progress below (such as 2.0 acres/man/day):

Minimum progress rate: __________ Maximum progress rate: _____________

List below the experience of the principal individuals of your business:

Individual's Name Present Position Years of Experience Magnitude and Type of Work

CERTIFICATION

I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that any persons named as references are authorized to furnish the Forest Service with any information needed to verify my capability to perform this project.

Certifying Official's Name and Title Signature (In Ink) Date

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PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY QUESTIONNAIRE

Provide the following information requested in this format for each of the projects/contracts being described. Projects may be ongoing and cannot have been completed any later than 3 years prior to the solicitation issue date. Provide frank, concise comments regarding YOUR PERFORMANCE on the contracts you identify. Use as much space as required. OFFEROR

SHOULD PLACE THEIR NAME ON TOP OF EACH QUESTIONNAIRE PAGE.

INSTRUCTIONS: If extra space is needed use the reverse. Mark "X" in appropriate boxes.

CONTRACTOR NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE

How many years do you or your firm have in the line of work contemplated by this solicitation ______? How many years experience in contracting have you or your business had as a (a) prime contractor _____ and/or (b) sub-contractor _____?

PART 1 - PAST / CURRENT PROJECTS

List below up to 5 projects your business has completed within the last 3 years similar in scope to the solicitation:

Contract Amount Type of Project Date Completed Name Address & Telephone No. of Person to Contact for Project Information.

List below all of your firm's contractual commitments running concurrently with the work contemplated by this solicitation:

Contract No. Dollar Amount of Project

Name, Address & Phone No. of Business Govt./Agency

Awarded (Units)

Completed

Date Contract Completed

Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has work ever been completed by performance bond? Yes ( ) No ( ) If "Yes" to either item above specify location(s) and reason(s) why:

PART 2 – SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE – For each of the projects listed above, address the following comments:

a) Describe the specific elements of the work performed by your firm.

b) Indicate what elements of work were performed by your major subcontractors and indicate if those same subcontractors will be used on Forest Service projects.

c) Address any technical areas about this project you consider uniquely relevant to this solicitation.

d) Point of Contact for Owner/Government agency Contracting Officer and or inspector; include a current phone number and facsimile number. Email address is also desired.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that any persons named as references are authorized to furnish the Forest Service with any information needed to verify my capability to perform this project.

Certifying Official's Printed Name and Title Signature (In Ink) Date

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XIV. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Service Contract Act WD # 1977-1427, Revision No.: 56, Date Of Last Revision: 02/19/2020 https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-1427/56?index=wd&keywords=&is_active=true&sort=-modifiedDate&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state=TX&county=14895&service= 12&is_wd_even=yesNSS&is_standard=false&prevP=prevPerfNo&page=1

XV. CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2019)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78

(19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-1427/56?index=wd&keywords=&is_active=true&sort=-modifiedDate&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state=TX&county=14895&service=12&is_wd_even=yesNSS&is_standard=false&prevP=prevPerfNo&page=1 https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-1427/56?index=wd&keywords=&is_active=true&sort=-modifiedDate&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state=TX&county=14895&service=12&is_wd_even=yesNSS&is_standard=false&prevP=prevPerfNo&page=1 https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-1427/56?index=wd&keywords=&is_active=true&sort=-modifiedDate&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state=TX&county=14895&service=12&is_wd_even=yesNSS&is_standard=false&prevP=prevPerfNo&page=1

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__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] _X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)) __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9 __ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

_X_ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2019) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2019) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

_X_ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

_X_ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_X_ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

_X_ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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__ (45) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (49)…