J.5._Biobased_Statement_Letter.docx

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Rocky Mountain Acquisition Management

2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. E Fort Collins, CO 80526

BIOBASED / SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS STATEMENT

Solicitation No.: 1282AT18R0008

Title: ARP Roads Maintenance IDIQ

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c)(3)), this solicitation/contract requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards are reasonably priced.

Biobased products, within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract. Any other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements. Information about this requirement and these products are available at http://sftool.gov/green-products/1/construction-materials.

Sustainable Products Statement of Intent (Check Only One)

☐ There are no expectations or intent of utilizing biobased products for this requirement at this time. The contractor certifies that it understands that the government requires the use of Biobased products to the extent reasonably available. Should any product be required throughout the duration of this contract, the Contractor will provide the government an updated form listing the products used that are in compliance with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The contractor also certifies that failure to comply with the requirements should product be required may result in penalties.

☐ The Contractor proposes utilizing non-designated products. The following justification is provided for use of those items identified as non-designated products.

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☐ The following biobased products will be utilized for this requirement. The listing below contains all recycled-content products, biobased products, environmentally preferable products and services, and non-ozone depleting substances to be acquired, used, and installed in the performance of this contract.

By signing this letter, I certify to best of my knowledge that the information provided above is true.

Company Name: _______________________________

Representative’s Name: _________________________________

Representative’s Signature: _______________________________

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