127EAX26Q0001 - Double Springs Spring Box.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1157825

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAX

Troy McCullough

Contracting Officer US Forest Service troy.mccullough@usda.gov

TROY MCCULLOUGH

110/10/2025

127EAX26Q0001

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

Properly demolish and replace the spring box and all associated plumbing at Double

Springs on the Coconino National Forest. The spring box is within the Flagstaff

Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 180 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

10/30/2025

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAX

TROY A. MCCULLOUGH

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 130

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

127EAX26Q0001

Davis Bacon wages apply.

The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract off the RFQ.

The magnitude of this project is between

$100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document) should be sent to the contracting officer by email; troy.mccullough@usda.gov before the deadline.

Delivery: 180 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 8167

USDA FOREST SERVICE

COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST SO

1824 S THOMPSON ST

FLAGSTAFF AZ 86004 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 11/03/2025 to 04/03/2026

0001 Double Springs Spring Box demolish and replacement 1 LS

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 the previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.html.

Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm l to establish your account.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 127EAX26Q0001 Project Name: Demolish and Replace Spring Box

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

K.2 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

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

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 QUOTE EVALUATION

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Price

0001 Demolish and Replace Spring Box

a. Mobilization 1 LS

b. Spring Box Demo 1 LS

c. Temporary Tank 1 LS

d. Cast in Place Concrete Spring Box 1 LS

e. Sampling and Testing Concrete 1 LS

f. Plumbing Connections 1 LS

g. Spring Box Painting (Interior and

Exterior)

1 LS

h. Coating Inspection Services 1 LS

i. Hatches-Sand Blast and Paint 1 LS

Demolish and Replace Spring Box Total Price

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

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

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, testing, supervision, incidentals and permits necessary to properly complete the following:

a) Install temporary potable water tank.

b) Demolition of concrete spring box.

c) Replace spring box with new cast in place concrete spring box.

d) Paint spring box with NSF approved concrete paint on interior per specifications and paint per specifications on exterior.

e) Provide a qualified third-party coating inspector.

f) Sand blast and powder coat existing hatches and reinstall on spring box.

g) Install new shut off valves and all plumbing connections.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

Double Springs- Double Springs is located in the Double Springs Campground approximately 28 miles Southeast of Flagstaff. To get to Double Springs head southeast on Lake Mary Road for 21 miles to Junction with Mormon Lake Road (County Road 90). Turn south (right) on Mormon Lake Road, continue for 5.1 miles to junction with Double Springs Campground rd. (Forest Service Road (FSR) 90F). Turn right onto FSR 90F continue for 0.3 miles to Spring Box.

34°56’34” N, 111°29’32” W

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Magnitude of Construction is Between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211.10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Clauses are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(JUN 2020)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC

2014) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec

2023) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021)- FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024) FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products & Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN

2020) FAR 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) FAR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY

2023) FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN

2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt 1 (APR 2012) FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) AGAR 452.236-70 Emergency Response, Fire Suppression, and Liability

FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

A payment bond

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work Attachment 2 – Specifications Attachment 3 – Fire Plan Attachment 4 – Drawings Attachment 5 – Wage Determination

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023)

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 327390.

(2) The small business size standard is 500 Employees.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

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

(2) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) ☐ Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(vi) FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation.

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

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

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

Government.

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

(xii) FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR part 19 in accordance with FAR 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

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

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) FAR 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR part 19 in accordance with FAR 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

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

(xvii) FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xix) [Reserved]

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

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

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

(xxiii) FAR 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

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

☐ (ii) FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

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

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

☐ (v) FAR 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

☐ (vi) FAR 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

☐ (A) Basic.

☐ (B) Alternate I.

☐ (vii) FAR 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted

Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

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

(End of provision)

K.2 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including:

FAR 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation

FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

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

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Provisions are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Provisions are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal (JAN 2017) FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work

(MAY 2014)

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement—Construction Materials (MAY

2014) FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) Date: October 23, 2025 @ 10:00AM Local Time Site POC: Raymond Holt Location: Double Springs Campground; 34°56’34” N, 111°29’32” W

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in order to submit an offer.

2) All offers shall include:

a) Price Proposal

i) Signed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation/Offer/Award Construction, Alteration, Repair (blocks 14 – 20c).

ii) Section B - Schedule of Items, All blocks must be completed by the offeror. All Items must be priced.

iii) Section K - Offeror Representations and Certifications – Complete the requested information in each applicable provision in Section K (FAR 52.204-8, FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.219-4). Only return the applicable provisions, not the entire solicitation.

iv) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This can be accomplished by completing section 19 on the SF-1442 or by submitting the signed SF-30(s) from sam.gov with your price proposal.

b) Technical Proposal

The technical proposal shall include, at a minimum, the information identified below in sufficient detail to allow for evaluation based on the criteria identified in Section M Evaluation Criteria. It is strongly suggested that offerors organize their technical proposal with individual sections that address each of the following evaluation criteria:

i) Factor 1. Past Performance: submit a list of relevant past work the contractor has performed with the past 3 years along with contact information so the government may contact prior customers to evaluate past performance. Information should include the project name, location, description of the work, dollar value and name/phone/email of project owner representative.

ii) Factor 2. Experience: Submit a short narrative providing details of the experience the firm has (either as a prime or sub-contractor) for work similar in nature and scope in geographical conditions similar to this requirement (remote location, damp climate, similar logistical challenges for transporting equipment and materials, care and feeding of crew, etc.).

iii) Factor 3. Technical Approach to Performing the Work: At a minimum, describe your planned approach to performing this work. Include the type of equipment to be used, key personnel and their qualifications, logistics of equipment and supply delivery, crew accommodations, major sub-contractors and their roles, biobased products to be used in the accomplishment of the work, and anticipated schedule of work.

(3) The price and technical proposals shall be separate documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF) and shall be submitted as specified in block 10 of the SF-18 or block 13a of the SF-1442. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

(4) Contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

Pursuant to FAR 36.211(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA | USDA. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustment for change orders under construction contracts may be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, located at Policies & Regulations | USDA under Parts 436 and 443.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 QUOTE EVALUATION

Quotes will be evaluated using a best value approach. This allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced quote. The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing offers to each other) to select the contractor that provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation.

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1. Past Performance Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the offeror (including major subcontracts) has satisfied previous customers and complied with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The Government will contact references to assess the quality of the contractor’s work, timely completion, project management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data and general trends in contractor performance. The Government shall consider this information, as well as information obtained from any other sources, when evaluating the offeror’s past performance.

Factor 2. Experience The Government will assess the specialized experience and skill of the firm with a focus on experience that is relevant to the specified project.

Factor 3. Technical Approach to Performing the Work When evaluating the Technical Approach to Performing the Work, the government will assess the reasonableness of the contractor’s proposed approach to performing the work including the use of biobased products in project implementation.

Factor 4. Price The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness and will be weighed in conjunction with the technical factors to determine the quote offering the best value to the government.

Double Springs Spring Box Demolition and Replacement Flagstaff Ranger District Coconino National Forest

July 21, 2025

STATEMENT OF WORK

Project:

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the tasks to properly demolish and replace the spring box and all associated plumbing at Double Springs on the Coconino National Forest. The spring box is within the Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest.

Location:

Double Springs- Double Springs is located in the Double Springs Campground approximately 28 miles Southeast of Flagstaff. To get to Double Springs head southeast on Lake Mary Road for 21 miles to Junction with Mormon Lake Road (County Road 90). Turn south (right) on Mormon Lake Road, continue for 5.1 miles to junction with Double Springs Campground rd. (Forest Service Road (FSR) 90F). Turn right onto FSR 90F continue for 0.3 miles to Spring Box.

34°56’34” N, 111°29’32” W

Background Information:

The spring box at Double Spring supplies water to Double Springs Campground, St Joe’s youth camp, Recreation residential houses and two private entities. The spring box has deteriorated.

Water is leaching out between the concrete and bed rock. The spring box will need to be replaced to ensure the safety of the users that rely upon this water source for potable water.

Sanitary Facilities:

There are vault toilets on site that will be made available for use for the duration of this project.

Contractor will be responsible for keeping the toilets clean and stocked with supplies.

Period of Performance:

The decommissioning and replacement of the springs box be completed within 120 days of the issued notice to proceed.

Contract Time:

The contractor is permitted to perform work on weekends.

Utilities:

There is no electricity available at the sites.

There is no water available at these sites. Contractor is responsible for providing their own source of water and electricity.

Inspections:

Inspections will be performed by the government by the COR or designated inspector.

Tasks The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, testing, supervision, incidentals and permits necessary to properly complete the following:

c) Replace spring box with new cast in place concrete spring box.

d) Paint spring box with NSF approved concrete paint on interior per specifications and paint per specifications on exterior.

e) Provide a qualified third-party coating inspector.

All work is to be performed in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations including requirements of IPC, OSHA, EPA, ADEQ, ADWR and Coconino County.

The contractor shall adequately protect the work sites, surrounding lands, employees and general public during the entire length of the project. The contractor shall replace any fencing that is required to be removed to complete this project. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages or injury caused due to their actions or negligence.

Tasks are Pay Items outlined in the Bid Schedule.

All tasks shall be completed per specifications

Task 1: Mobilization

All activities associated with mobilization and demobilization to perform the tasks associated with the specifications. The site is in a remote location and access is down a short section of dirt road. Activities include transportation of labor, material, and equipment. Weather normally starts impacting the road conditions in mid-November, which can prevent access to the spring box. Road conditions generally improve after winter in late March – early April to allow access to the spring box.

Task 2: Spring Box Demo

The existing Spring Box shall be demolished. The spring box shall be dewatered. All concrete, rebar and excess plumbing shall be disposed of at an approved land fill. All materials removed and designated for disposal shall be removed from National Forest Lands and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations regarding disposal of construction waste- No materials shall be left on Forest Service lands. The existing hatches shall be removed for reuse.

Task 3: Temporary Tank

The work consists of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and plumbing connections and all other incidentals necessary for a complete temporary potable water tank until the spring box replacement is completed and accepted. The temporary potable water tank shall be installed to provide water for any users that are currently relying on the spring for water. If the contractor is unable to use the spring water to fill the tank, water will need to be hauled from an approved potable water source. The potable temporary tank will need to be functional prior to any demolition activities.

The temporary tank should be placed as close as possible to the existing spring box so the tank can continue to be a gravity system. Work will also include removing the temporary system after completion of the spring box and placing the spring box back into service.

All work performed shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Latest Edition. All plumbing materials shall be NSF approved.

Task 4: Cast in Place Concrete Spring Box

A new concrete spring box shall be installed per specification and plans. All specifications and plans shall be followed. The contractor shall work with the COR to determine penetration placement for the overflow pipes, distribution lines and drain lines required for the operation of the spring box.

Task 5: Sampling and Testing of Concrete

The concrete shall be tested in accordance with the specifications.

Task 6: Plumbing connections

The contractor shall provide plumbing connections and valves for the users that are currently utilizing the spring for water. All valves shall be stop and waste valves to prevent the valves from freezing in the winter.

Task 7: Spring Box painting (interior and exterior) The inside of the spring box shall be painted with an NSF/ANSI 61 approved sealant per specification. The concrete will require a 28-day period to cure prior to paint and epoxy coating for both interior and exterior of spring box. The exterior of the tank shall be painted with paint per specifications.

Task 8: Coating Inspection Services The contractor shall provide an independent NACE Certified Coating Third Party Inspector to verify and record all coating system applications. The following list is the inspector’s responsibilities:

1. Maintain permanent written records of Hold Point inspection.

2. Verify and record that the coatings and other materials are as specified (i.e., manufacturer, product name & product batch dates).

3. Verify and record condition of coatings and material along with their storage procedures.

4. Verify and record environmental conditions while on site.

5. Surface Preparation Inspection – Verify and record that the specified surface preparation meets or exceeds specified cleanliness standard and surface profile. Check for characteristics or defects that would adversely affect the performance or appearance of coating systems.

6. Verify and record coating mixing and thinning procedures, i.e. batch dates, amount mixed, material temperatures, induction time etc, if on site.

7. Verify and record application procedures, if on site.

8. Coating Inspection – Verify and record the DFT readings of each coat. Check the applied coating film for characteristics or defects that would adversely affect performance or appearance of coating systems, i.e. runs, sags, skippers, inconsistent / poor coverage. Communicate any possible problems that may need to be addressed and corrected.

9. Dry film thickness readings of ferrous and non-ferrous substrates shall be done in accordance with SSPC-PA 2 (Level 3).

10. NACE Inspector to observe all holiday testing being conducted by the Contractor.

11. All inspection equipment to be used must be certified and still within certification during the inspection process.

12. Provide written inspection reports and photo logs for each inspection trip.

13. Generate a punch list, conduct follow up inspection and provide recommendations to achieve full compliance and acceptance.

14. Complete a final inspection.

15. Provide Final Report.

Task 9: Hatches- Sand Blast and Paint

The existing hatches shall be removed, sandblasted and painted. The paint shall be NSF/ANSI 61 approved paint. Once the spring box is installed the hatches shall be reinstalled with new gaskets that provide an airtight seal to prevent insects and rodents from entering the spring box.

Spring box to be removed.

Plumbing connection to be replaced.

Spring box to be replaced-shall include overflow pipes, drain line and all plumbing connections.

Hatches to be removed, sand blasted, and powder coated.

Contacts

COR:

Kristina Brown, P.E., Civil Engineer

(928) 522-3332 Kristina.brown2@usda.gov

Project Inspector:

Andrew Porras, Civil Engineer

(928) 527-3622 Andrew.porras@usda.gov

Project Inspector Kaitlyn Tighe, Civil Engineer 928-451-1762 Kaitlyn.tighe@usda.gov

Attachment 1: Photos

1. St Joe’s Youth camp

2. Recration residence

3. Camp Ground

4. Lorne and Ranch

5. Rec Residence

USDA Forest Service

Coconino National Forest

Flagstaff Ranger District

Double Springs Spring Box Demolition and Replacement

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Prepared by:

Coconino National Forests Facilities Engineering

July 2025

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

01030 – NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

01101 – ABBREVIATIONS

01102 – DEFINITIONS

01103 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01300 – SUBMITTALS

01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01601 – MOBILIZATION

01620 – STORAGE AND PROTECTION

01710 – CLEANING

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02071 – REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

02102 – CLEARING & GRUBBING

02224 – EXCAVATION, EMBANKMENT AND BACKFILL

02610 - PIPE, FITTINGS, AND SPECIALTIES

02641 - VALVES

02667 – TEMPORARY POTABLE WATER TANK

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03100 - CONCRETE FORMWORK

03201 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03251 - EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION JOINTS

03301 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09920 – PAINTING OF SPRING BOX

APPENDIX A

END OF SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 – Location

This site is located on the Flagstaff Ranger District within the Coconino National Forest.

1.2 – General

1. All work shall be completed in accordance with project specifications. The work includes all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all the operations for the work specified herein.

2. The purpose of this project is to demolish the concrete spring box and replace the spring box in kind for public safety on the Coconino National Forests.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for any necessary site investigations, detailed and accurate material lists, and all field measurements necessary to complete the demolition, and rebuild for this project.

1.3 – Description of Work

A. Work under this contract will be as follows:

c) Replace spring box with new cast in place concrete spring box.

d) Paint inside of spring box with NSF approved concrete paint per specifications.

e) Provide a qualified third-party coating inspector.

Task 1: Mobilization

All activities associated with mobilization and demobilization to perform the tasks associated with the specifications. The site is in a remote location and access is down a short section of dirt road. Activities include transportation of labor, material, and equipment. Weather normally starts impacting the road conditions in mid-November, which can prevent access to the spring box. Road conditions generally improve after winter in late March – early April to allow access to the spring box.

Task 2: Spring Box Demo

The existing Spring Box shall be demolished. The spring box shall be dewatered. All concrete, rebar and excess plumbing shall be disposed of at an approved land fill. All materials removed and designated for disposal shall be removed from National Forest Lands and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations regarding disposal of construction waste- No materials shall be left on Forest Service lands. The existing hatches shall be removed for reuse.

Task 3: Temporary Tank

The work consists of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and plumbing connections and all other incidentals necessary for a complete temporary potable water tank until the spring box replacement is completed and accepted. The temporary potable water tank shall be installed to provide water for any users that are currently relying on the spring for water. If the contractor is unable to use the spring water to fill the tank, water will need to be hauled from an approved potable water source. The potable temporary tank will need to be functional prior to any demolition activities.

The temporary tank should be placed as close as possible to the existing spring box so the tank can continue to be a gravity system. Work will also include removing the temporary system after completion of the spring box and placing the spring box back into service.

All work performed shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Latest Edition. All plumbing materials shall be NSF approved.

Task 4: Cast in Place Concrete Spring Box

A new concrete spring box shall be installed per specification and plans. All specifications and plans shall be followed. The contractor shall work with the COR to determine penetration placement for the overflow pipes, distribution lines and drain lines required for the operation of the spring box.

Task 5: Sampling and Testing of Concrete

The concrete shall be tested in accordance with the specifications.

Task 6: Plumbing connections

The contractor shall provide plumbing connections and valves for the users that are currently utilizing the spring for water. All valves shall be stop and waste valves to prevent the valves from freezing in the winter.

Task 7: Spring Box painting (interior and exterior) The inside of the spring box shall be painted with an NSF/ANSI 61 approved sealant per specification. The concrete will require a 28-day period to cure prior to paint and epoxy coating for both interior and exterior of spring box. The exterior of the tank shall be painted with paint per specifications.

Task 8: Coating Inspection Services The contractor shall provide an independent NACE Certified Coating Third Party Inspector to verify and record all coating system applications.

Task 9: Hatches- Sand Blast and Paint

The existing hatches shall be removed, sandblasted and painted. The paint shall be NSF/ANSI 61 approved paint. Once the spring box is installed the hatches shall be reinstalled with new gaskets that provide an airtight seal to prevent insects and rodents from entering…