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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

94TZ

PHOENIX AZ 85006-2440

2324 E MCDOWELL ROAD

WESTERN ZONE CP

USDA FOREST SERVICE

81D1 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

115310

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR94TZ

RFPIFB

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

1/4/2018

6022255350DAVID WATSON

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

1/11/2018 1400 MT

b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12815618Q0001

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 2 890044OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

WILLIAMS AZ 86046

742 S CLOVER ROAD

WILLIAMS RANGER DIST

USDA FOREST SERVICE

15. DELIVER TO

PHOENIX AZ 85006-2440

2324 E MCDOWELL ROAD

WESTERN ZONE CP

9. ISSUED BY

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$7.50

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA FOREST SERVICE

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Moonset Pit Cut, Skid, Deck: The project is to cut, skid and deck at a designated landing all material within 5.5 acres adjacent to the moonset cinder pit.

See Attached Statement of Work Period of Performance: 01/02/2018 to 02/02/2018

001 Removal of trees from 5.5 acres surrounding Moonset Pit.

Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

DAVID L. WATSON

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

SITE VISIT

A scheduled site visit will not be planned.

However Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting quotes. All companies will schedule a site visit and contact

Joshua Giles at (928) 635-5616;

jgiles02@fs.fed.us. Contractors are encouraged to review the site prior to submitting their pricing.

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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128156-18-Q-0001 Moonset Pit Expansion Kaibab National Forest

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE ITEMS - MAYFLOWER

Line Item

Item Description Est.

Quantity

Method of Meas. Pay Unit Unit Price Amount

001 Cut, Skid, Deck 5.5 ac 1

Kaibab National Forest

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Moonset Pit Expansion Kaibab National Forest

Contract Terms and Conditions

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This contract provides for cutting, skidding and decking of ponderosa pine trees on 5.5 acres on National Forest System lands on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. This project meets public safety objectives. The contractor will CUT all trees that do not have orange Paint on them. The contractor will cut blue marked trees only in designated landing area. The contractor will skid all material to the landing located adjacent to the cutting unit and deck all cut material 5" DBH and greater and at least 8' long the contractor will Process the material to remove limbs and tops up to 4” then sort the material into two decks one of ponderosa pine and the other consisting of all other material. Skid trails will be approved by the Forest Service Contractor Officer Representative. Landing locations are designated adjacent to the unit. Slash disposal will consist of piling any activity generated slash at the landing.

2. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The Moonset Pit is located wholly within the Williams Ranger District on the Kaibab National Forest at T22N, R4E, Sec. 21 and 28, SRBM. Potential bidders are encouraged to visit each project site(s) prior to developing and submitting bids.

3. ACCESSIBILITY

Most work areas may be reached by a standard two-wheel drive pickup during normal operating seasons. Some units; however, may require a four-wheel drive vehicle.

No vehicles shall be permitted to operate off system roads without approval of the Contracting Officer.

Inaccessibility due to snow, fallen trees, road conditions, slides or washouts on roads may or may not be corrected at the option of the Government. If a road is not accessible, the Government may, under the Changes Clause (1) provide an alternate access route; (2) delete the inaccessible unit(s) or; (3) substitute similar unit(s) or (4) negotiate a cost adjustment for change in access.

Where roads are recently thawed, very wet or saturated due to runoff or unseasonable weather conditions, road conditions may dictate the need to delay use of some road segments in order to ensure no damage to the road, drainage structures or the adjacent environment.

The Contractor may request entry on cooperative road closures, (green dot), or other road closures through the appropriate Ranger District office. Approval for use of closed roads in the project(s) area will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the District Ranger. No vehicle access is permissible prior to receiving written permission.

4. BOUNDARIES

Boundaries are marked with orange and/or fluorescent orange plastic flagging. Landing perimeters will be flagged with blue flagging.

5. CONTRACTOR SLASH REMOVAL

The Government may approve removal rights for slash to be treated. Approval is strictly at the Government’s discretion and may include special requirements such as road maintenance.

If removal rights are granted, removal shall be concurrent with other operations and any special requirements shall be met. Removal operations shall not affect any other contract requirement, particularly cut tree selection.

When requesting removal rights, the Contractor shall provide written information on how removal operations shall be conducted. Any equipment used to remove the slash shall be less than 8 pounds per square inch ground pressure and capable of maneuvering within the stand without damaging leave trees.

6. NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

Kaibab National Forest

In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds onto National Forest lands, the Contractor shall: furnish the Forest Service with proof of weed-free equipment.

All equipment and vehicles to be used at the job site shall be cleaned and certified free of noxious weeds and their seeds prior to entrance onto the National Forest. The restriction shall include equipment and vehicles intended for off-road use as well as on road use, whether they are owned, leased, or borrowed by the contractor or subcontractor.

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

Equipment, materials, and vehicles shall be visually inspected by a designated inspector, and certified in writing to be reasonably clean and weed free. Inspections will take place at a location designated by the Contracting Officer in advance of equipment and material arrival.

Equipment and vehicles shall proceed directly to the job site following the inspection. Materials to be used on the project shall be delivered to the project after inspection and approval.

Certification shall remain valid for each identified piece of equipment or vehicle only for the duration of the specified project and only as long as the vehicle or equipment remains at the job site. Equipment and vehicles (except passenger vehicles) that leave the job site shall be re-certified as weed free before they are allowed to return to the job site or re-enter the National Forest.

7. DEFINITIONS

Areas to Protect- Areas designated by Forest Service that must be avoided or protected due to resource or improvement concerns.

Access Point- The point identified for access to Thinning Project Areas.

Bucking – Cutting the bole to specified lengths.

Cutting Unit- A subdivision within Operating Units.

Cut Trees– Trees which are to be cut under this contract.

Damaged Trees - Any tree with one or more of the following injuries; 1) that has bark cut or removed to the cambium from more than 30% of the circumference of the bole, 2) that has a broken or dead top above a live crown showing declining vigor, or 3) that has had 25% or more of the live limbs or branches broken or removed by any operation.

DBH (Diameter breast height) – Diameter of the trunk of a tree measured 4-1/2 feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the tree.

Deck- An organized established pile of logs and wood products generated from harvesting/logging operations that is created in such a way for safe removal of the material. The pile is created by following specific specification and dimensions found in the contract.

Decking- Establishing a deck of logs that is stacked in an orderly, organized manner to be safe for removal to commercial and public users of the logs, and other wood products.

Deferred Areas- Areas designated by Forest Service that must be avoided or protected due to resource or improvement concerns.

Hang-up tree- Any cut tree that has been cut but remains suspended off the ground.

Landing- Area selected for sorting, decking, loading logs and piling of unutilized material/slash.

Leave Trees – Trees which are not to be cut under this contract. A leave tree is determined by description using desired density, species, and condition.

Live limb- A limb of any size that has green needles attached.

Piling – Gathering and stacking of thinning slash into piles constructed and located as indicated by technical specification.

Removal – Removed from Forest Service administrated.

Skid Trail- Area in which equipment operates to harvest and remove products to a landing or decking area.

Slash-All vegetative material including, but not limited to, cull logs, blasted or pushed-out stumps, chunks, broken tops, limbs, branches, rotten wood, damaged brush, damaged or destroyed reproduction, saplings or poles which is created or disturbed as a result of Contractor’s operations, including construction of temporary roads and landings, or other improvements under this contract.

Snag- Any standing dead tree.

Unsatisfactory Tree- Cutting of a tree that fails to meet contract standards includes, but is not limited to: Cutting the wrong tree, failing to cut a correct tree, failure to completely sever a live limb, failure to cut stump less than twelve inches (12”), failure to completely sever tree from stump, etc.

Kaibab National Forest

8. THINNING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The desired outcome is to attain the tree spacing for each unit specified in the Detail Unit Information Sheet(s) at a 95 percent or higher quality. The level will be based on sampling of cut and leave tree selection. Spacing of leave trees may be varied up to 25 percent to leave the most desirable tree as long as the average post-thinning trees per acre given on the Detail Unit Information Sheet(s) is maintained.

1. Leave Tree Standards

a) No orange marked tree shall be cut

2. Felling Standards

a) Felling shall be done primarily by mechanical methods.

b) Trees shall be completely severed from the stump.

c) Stump height shall not exceed 12 inches above ground level or 12 inches above natural obstacles.

d) No thinning slash shall be left outside the contract boundary, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

9. TREATMENT OF CUT MATERIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Decking of Material

The material cut shall be sorted into two separate decks one consisting of ponderosa pine and the other being comprised of all other species cut from the unit. Decks shall be made to facilitate safe removal for processing of material.

Restrictions

a) Equipment shall not operate on wet soils.

b) Equipment shall operate on existing skid trails to the extent practicable.

c) Refueling, maintenance, and repair shall be done at landings.

10. ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVELS (AQLS)

Contractor Quality Control

The successful Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan satisfactory to the Government describing how the Contractor will monitor and document work quality for both the thinning (including any possible removal of thinning slash from the site).

The Contractor shall provide copies of inspection documents and written certification that:

a) Each unit was satisfactorily completed.

b) Thinning or slash treatment was completed in accordance with the contract standards.

c) Inspection results accurately reflect the work accomplished.

Government Quality Assurance Plan For Thinning The Government will inspect thinning to determine compliance with performance standards. Inspections may include observations of operations, quality control procedures, and examination of individual cut and leave trees on sample inspection plots. The Contractor is encouraged to observe verification inspections and will receive inspection summaries upon request.

Unsatisfactory Work If Government full sample inspections determine 95 percent and includes excess deficiencies, rework will be required. Re-inspections after rework will be made in the same manner as the first inspection but on different plot lines. The Contractor shall pay for all Government re-inspection costs.

The CO will immediately notify the Contractor in writing and order improvement in the quality of work if the percentage of satisfactory quality of tree removal falls below 95 percent.

Government Plot Inspection Procedures

a) A series of circular plots distributed over the entire unit will be installed sufficient to yield an adequate sample of the unit.

Within the plots no trees shall be left and stump heights will be verified. The COR will also inspect the decks as performance of work commences and insure that mixing of materials is not occurring in the decks and that decks are made sufficiently tight enough as to facilitate safe removal of material at a later date.

11. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Acreage as shown in the Detail Unit Information Sheet(s) has been determined using a GPS (Global Positioning System.

Payment for Thinning

Kaibab National Forest

When work quality is 95% or higher, payment will be made at the unit price. When work quality is less than 95%, the pay rate will be calculated by multiplying the inspection percentage for each unit times the contract unit price per acre.

EXAMPLE: > 95% quality = 100% payment < 95% quality = rework if possible, or actual percentage

Payment for Decking Material Acceptance will be based on 100% visual inspection of unit. If visual inspection finds that occasional work elements do not completely conform to performance standards, but non-conforming elements are not representative of the overall work quality, the work may be accepted. If non-conforming work is indicative of an overall quality of work problem, units shall be reworked at no additional cost to the Government.

12. DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

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

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly.

(This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

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

13. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTING

The Contractor shall request approval from the Contracting Officer prior to entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work. The written notification shall include as a minimum:

A. The name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor.

B. The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its duration C. A detailed description of the work being subcontracted including a listing of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

D. Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions of the prime contract.

14. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

There is no Government furnished property.

15. MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT

Use of motorized equipment will be used only on system roads and within the unit and between the unit and the designated landing.

16. SAFETY

Thinning is inherently dangerous. Hazards include, but are not limited to: chain saw injuries, long driving distances on low-maintenance level Forest Roads, tripping hazards, hyperthermia/hypothermia, fatigue, muscle strains, chemical burns, gasoline fire potential, dehydration, insect stings, overhead/falling debris, and lightning.

1. Chainsaw hazards result from improper cutting techniques and fatigue, inattention to proper safety procedures and bar-tip location, improperly held/positioned chainsaw, and poorly trained sawyers.

2. Driving along forest roads during early and late hours, before or after sunlight will subject drivers and riders to low light angles, dusty conditions, icy and/or muddy roads; as well as encounters with log hauling trucks, road machinery, hunters not watching the roadway, campers and other forest users that may not be intently aware of other motorists who are sharing the roadway.

Kaibab National Forest

3. Tripping hazards include all manner of forest vegetation and other debris including rocks. Tripping hazards should also be considered inclusive of slippery surfaces during periods of rain and snow.

4. Hyperthermia and Hypothermia may occur at any time regardless of the absence of extreme weather conditions.

5. Fatigue will occur usually after the lunch period, towards the end of the working day.

6. Muscle strains may occur due to improper lifting, bending, twisting, or turning.

7. Chemical burns may occur during the transfer of oil or gas, or by the unexpected discharge of chemical fire extinguishers.

Gasoline fires may occur at anytime, but are most likely during refueling hot chainsaws, or during the transfer of petroleum products.

8. Dehydration may occur during either warm or cool periods, or whenever employees are performing arduous tasks while neglecting to ingest adequate fluids that contain electrolytes.

9. Insect stings may occur at any time while in the forest and may include bees, wasps, or other types of biting stinging insects.

10. Overhead and/or falling debris may occur at any time in the work area. It may include treetops breaking out during periods of windy conditions, snow stress, or because of decaying limbs/trunks. Also included are rolling rocks, logs, and other debris which might become dislodged on steep slopes.

11. Lightning should be regarded as a serious threat whenever active cumulo-nimbus (thunderhead clouds) are forecasted for the area, especially while working near or under tall trees.

Contractor shall provide a written job specific safety plan addressing the hazards identified above and other potential hazards known to the Contractor. The plan shall be presented at or before the post award conference for discussion.

17. FINAL CLEANUP

Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work shall be cleaned of all contractor’s rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

18. CAMPING PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

The following provisions apply to all camping on National Forest lands during performance of this contract:

1. These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled “Use of Premises”, in this contract.

2. Every structure used as shelter shall provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect workers from the cold. Firewood may be cut only after obtaining a District Firewood Permit.

3. The campsite will not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping shall be permitted within developed recreation sites or along primary recreation roads.

4. The campsite shall have a clean appearance at all times.

5. Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within 10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

6. Unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other Permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

7. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

8. Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted, unless the campsite is within the project area.

9. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water and replenished as necessary, shall be provided and sufficient for the storage of perishable food items.

10. An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes.

11. Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp shall be provided and supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be serviced and maintained in a sanitary condition.

12. Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

13. Basic first aid supplies shall be maintained, available and under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid. The supplies shall include:

a. Gauze pads (at least 4x4 inches)

b. Two large gauze pads (at least 8x10 inches)

c. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids)

d. One package of gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide

e. Two triangular bandages

Kaibab National Forest

f. Scissors

g. At least one blanket

h. Tweezers

i. Adhesive tape

j. Latex gloves

k. Resuscitation device such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask

14. Any washing of laundry shall be done in such a way as to provide for washing and rinsing without polluting lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

15. Waste water must be disposed of away from living and eating areas and in a fashion that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

16. The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

17. The contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

a. A shovel, axe or pulaski, 10 quart pail which is full of water for immediate use and a fire extinguisher with an

Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:BC is required during the fire season.

b. All fire rings or outside fireplaces will be approved by the Forest Service representative. The area will be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of 1 foot outside of the ring or fireplace and it will not have any overhanging material. Fire rings will be dismantled and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

c. All generators and other internal combustion engines will be equipped with USFS approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order. They will be located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in (b).

d. All fuel will be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

18. Any violation of these conditions constitutes a breach of contract, and may result in revocation of camping approval.

19. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time.

19. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPEMENT

1. The contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

2. Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

3. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

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

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

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

6. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling objects or flying objects wears a hard hat that meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

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

8. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise e.g., chain saw operation.

20. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The project shall be completed within 30 days from the Notice to Proceed.

21. SITE VISIT

A scheduled site visit will not be planned. However Contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting quotes. All companies will schedule a site visit and contact Joshua Giles at (928) 635-5616;

jgiles02@fs.fed.us. Contractors are encouraged to review the site prior to submitting their pricing.

Kaibab National Forest

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING