1282B123R0002.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

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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)

1075877

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC INTERMOUNTAIN

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

82B1

Jessica Rasmussen, Contracting Officer jessica.rasmussen@usda.gov

JESSICA LYN RASMUSSEN 412-342-8084

1x 10/07/2022

1282B123R0002

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

Project: Badger Fire Disaster Relief Fencing for the Sawtooth National Forest

Minidoka Ranger District, Burley, ID

POC: Jessica Rasmussen, Contracting Officer, jessica.rasmussen@usda.gov

The project includes removal and replacing 33.5 miles, repairing 6.4 and removing

6.1 miles of pasture and/or allotment boundary fences on the Minidoka Ranger

District of the Sawtooth National Forest. This will include removing all old material from the site, clearing vegetation as needed for the new fence and constructing four- strand barbed wire fences. The items are broken out by Priority

A, B, C, and D (optional work to be determined at a later date by the Government).

Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the project unless otherwise noted.

This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business.

Project NAICS code is 238990, size standard $16.5 million.

Project Schedule - Complete by order of priority listed in Contract Time, Priority

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

11/07/2022

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. 4-85)

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 FOREST SERVICE

SPOC INTERMOUNTAIN

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

82B1

JESSICA LYN H. RASMUSSEN

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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1282B123R0002

A-C completed by November 30, 2023, Priority D

(options if used) by September 30, 2024

Estimated Magnitude of Construction - $500,000 to

$1,000,000

Site Visit: See FAR 52.236-3. Forest Service will not be conducting a site visit as access to the site is available due to being public lands.

Delivery: 11/30/2023

Delivery Location Code: 0273

USDA FS SAWTOOTH NF

MINIDOKA RANGER DISTRICT

2306 HILAND AVE

BURLEY ID 83318 US

Mark For:

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC INTERMOUNTAIN

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

0001 Installation of burned up fences after the Badger

Fire.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

General Information Contractor Requirements Fire Control

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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

RESPONDENTS

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

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY PRICE AMOUNT

Priority A- Fence Removal/Reconstruction 4-wire standard fence (Base 1)

Miles 4.7 $ $

0002 Priority A-Fence Repair (Base 2) Miles 1.5 $ $

Priority B-Fence Removal/Reconstruction 4-wire standard fence (Base 3) Miles 11.3 $ $

Priority C-Fence Removal/Reconstruction 4-wire standard fence (Base 4) Miles 9.68 $ $

Priority C-Fence Removal/Reconstruction Let-Down fence (Base 5) Miles 7.28 $ $

1001 Priority D-Fence Repair (Option 1) Miles 5 $ $

Priority D-Fence Construction-no removal (Option 2) Miles 0.5 $ $

1003 Priority D-Fence Removal Only (Option 3) Miles 6 $ $

TOTAL TOTAL $ $

*See contract time for delivery dates per priority

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

a) The offeror shall insert a price in the Bid Schedule opposite each pay name listed in the Schedule. A price is not to be tendered for any item not listed. All other items not listed are incidental to one of the items above.

b) In the event of an error in extending the bid prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

c) The offeror must quote on all items. Round to the nearest cent. Offers for quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected.

d) This is a Request for Proposal (RFP); no public opening will be held. Results will not be made public prior to award. Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will not be returned and will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes.

e) Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov THIS IS A FREE REGISTRATION.

f) Contractor must provide acknowledgement of Amendment(s) (If Any).

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

http://www.sam.gov/

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

PROJECT

Badger Fire Disaster Relief Fencing

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The project includes removal and replacing 33.5 miles, repairing 6.4 and removing 6.1 miles of pasture and/or allotment boundary fences on the Minidoka Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest. This will include removing all old material from the site, clearing vegetation as needed for the new fence and constructing four- strand barbed wire fences (see 3.0).

2.0 Background

The 90,100-acre Badger Fire damaged approximately 46 miles of range fencing within 13 grazing allotments.

The Forest is seeking a contractor to reconstruct and/or repair fencing burned in the 2020 Badger Fire. The terrain in the Badger fire is varied and moderately rugged with a general landform of benches and plateaus dropping down into moderately deep canyons. Vegetation is comprised of sagebrush and mountain brush communities within interspersed patches of aspen and timber at higher elevations. Road access is considered good; however, many fences are not along roads (see Map 1-5). Off road use is authorized for construction and removal of old fencing materials. Off road travel is subject to soil moisture to avoid resource damage during periods where soils are saturated and specific areas where riparian areas can be crossed with equipment.

There is 33.5 miles of fence removal and reconstruction (7.3 of which will be let-down reconstruction), 6.4 miles of repair and 6.1 miles of fence removal only. The statement of work is broken out by bid items where the USFS provided materials and the contractor provided the labor and technical expertise as well as bid items where the contractor provided both materials and labor and expertise. See detailed bid items and review carefully. Priorities for the work and deadlines for completion are broken down in the deliverable section.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECT (See Appendix A for an estimated list of material)

Equipment and Workmanship: All equipment and/or materials incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful manner.

Surface Conditions: Work shall not occur under conditions that prevent the proper operation of equipment.

These conditions may include snow, frozen ground or when the soil exceeds 15% moisture content. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the Government.

Surface Disturbance: Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractor’s expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work. All-terrain vehicles may be used within project areas as long as vehicle use does not create a visible trail. If contractors create a new trail down to mineral soil with vegetation damaged beyond future regrowth and/or ruts exceeding 4 inches will be reclaimed at the expense of the contractor.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FENCE REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION-STANDARD 4-

WIRE FENCE (Table 2 and Figures 1-10)

General Description for Removal and Reconstruction: The existing fence will be removed and replaced with new material by following the old fence lines in as straight a line as possible. The fence shall be reasonably straight and shall not deviate more than 12 inches between any corner and gate or line brace assembly. All material from the old fence will be removed from the site (t-posts, wire, wood posts, trash, etc.). Contractor shall properly dispose of all damaged wire, wire stays, and steel posts at an approved disposal facility. The nearest facility is Milner Butte approximately 14 miles from Burley, Idaho.

Fence Wire: The top three wires will be barbed and the bottom wire smooth (Figure 1). Allowable spacing tolerance will be +/- 2” from designated heights and spacing’s. All wire shall be galvanized with a 12.5 gauge.

All wire will be tightly stretched. Good judgment will be used in determining the tension. When ending wire at a brace post, the wire will be wrapped around the post a minimum of twice then secured by wrapping back on the stretched wire. The tie shall be made on the center line of the post to avoid the turning and slackening tendency. No more than one-quarter mile will be stretched at one time. Wire spacing will be as follows:

First (bottom smooth wire)- 16 inches above ground Second- 8 inches above bottom wire (24” from ground) Third- 8 inches above 2nd wire (32” from ground) Fourth (top)- 12 inches above 3rd wire (44” from ground)

Stays: One wooden stay will be placed evenly between posts. Stays shall be 2 to 3 inch diameter and 48 inches tall to match the height of the t-post. The bottom of each wood stay will rest solidly on the ground. Stays will be secured tightly to each line wire by wrapping galvanized tie wire twice around the line wire then brought around the front and twisted together. Stays may also be stapled using 1 ½ inch staples (Figure 2).

T-Posts: Steel t-posts shall be 5’ 6” 1.33 lb./ft. Post spacing shall be 14 feet with one stay in-between. Posts will be no taller than 48” above ground (+/- 2” allowable height tolerance). Allowable spacing tolerance will be 18” if obstacles occur that do not allow posts to be driven the required depth of 1 foot 6 inches. No offset of the fence line will be allowed if the posts do need to be moved to avoid obstacles. Where solid rock in encountered below the surface, posts shall extend a minimum of nine inches into the rock or stop when the top of the anchor plate is a minimum of four inches below the ground surface. Un-drivable posts will be embedded by utilizing a rock drill. Galvanized fence clips will be fastened to the steel posts at the specified spacing. Clips will be clamped down securely on both clip ends and snug on the steel post as to allow no up and down movement of the wire along the steel post. Trees will not be used as brace posts, corner posts or used to secure wire unless COR approves prior to reconstruction (Figures 1, 2).

Braces: Pipe for corner (5 post), triple (3 post) and double (2 post) braces shall be 2 7/8 inch (outside diameter) (2 3/8 pipe may be use if 2 7/8 is unavailable). Used drill stem pipe is acceptable. Steel brace design shall be welded- 7 foot posts with 7 to 8 foot rail). Braces shall be installed every quarter mile (and/or every end of fence rolls) and will be pounded at a depth of 36-38 inches, and a height of 46-48” above ground. Additional braces in addition to the braces every quarter mile will be necessary where the fence changes direction, slope change or at gates. Corner (5 post) braces shall be used at any change in fence direction. Triple (3 post) braces shall be used at the end of a fence role (every ¼ mile), at the hanging side of a gate and any other area needed, including but not limited to, slopes, hills, and valleys. Double (2 post) braces shall be used at other designated areas (slopes, hills, valleys) as needed for additional support. Optional clamps or connections (strap steel welded to pipe with bolt on other end-see figure 10) may be used with steel pipe in areas difficult to access with welder or during fire restrictions after consultation with COR (Figures 3, 8, 9, 10).

Gates: Gates shall be installed at all road crossings. Gates shall be 14 feet wide and 52 inches tall, medium weight (Powder River 1600 tube or chain latch series or equivalent). Gates must have 180-degree steel hinge and to be welded to the gate post (Figure 5). Gates specified for only livestock movement (not at road crossing) will be 14 feet wide and constructed with four strands of barbed wire and three wooden stays (Figure 6). All gate wires must be pre-stretched. The gap between the gate and the post shall be less than 6 inches.

Depression or Watergap: When the fence line crosses a depression or drainage, a brace is to be constructed on either side of the depression or drainage. Additional strands of barbed wire when space between bottom wire and ground exceeds 20 inches will be required as well as the use of rock “dead men” of sufficient weight to adequately close the gap and securely hold the fence down (see Figure 7).

Right-of-Way Clearance: The fence path can be cleared four feet on each side of the fence for an eight-foot right-of way (do not disturb the soil) to facilitate building the fence. All dead or live trees less than 10-inch DBH will be cut, bucked, and removed from fence path (4 feet on each side). Removal of trees larger than 10-inch DBH will need to be approved by the COR prior to cutting occurring.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FENCE REPAIR (See Table 1 for list of Government provided material)

General Description for Maintenance: The designated fences shall be maintained to the original standard when the fence was constructed (i.e., 3-wire fences may remain as 3-wire fences, let-down fences remain as let-down, t-post spacing may remain the same). All material from the old fence will be removed from the site (t-posts, wire, wood posts, trash, etc.). Contractor shall properly dispose of all damaged wire, wire stays, and steel posts at an approved disposal facility. Vegetation may be cleared (4 feet on each side) for construction (do not disturb the soil). All limbs and trees that have fallen across fence lines will be removed.

Wire repair: All broken wires will be spliced and repaired in such a manner that tension on the wire is maintained. Wire splices will be made with 12.5-gauge size tie-wire, or the type of wire used in the initial construction. Wire will be re-stretched where needed to maintain proper tension.

Braces/t-posts: All broken or rotting posts, broken braces, and missing staples will be replaced where needed to maintain the fence. Steel braces shall be used to replace rotten, damaged, or burned braces as described above (see section 1.5). Damaged or bent t-posts that cannot be straightened will be replaced. Wire clips will be replaced as needed.

Gates: Gates will be replaced as needed. Gates shall be installed at all road crossings. Gates shall be 14 feet wide and 52 inches tall, medium weight (Powder River 1600 tube or chain latch series or equivalent). Gates must have 180-degree steel hinge and to be welded to the gate post (Figure 5). Gates specified for only livestock movement (not at road crossing) will be 14 feet wide and constructed with four strands of barbed wire and three-four wooden stays (Figure 6). All gate wires must be pre-stretched. The gap between the gate and the post shall be less than 6 inches.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR LET-DOWN FENCE (Figure 4)

General Description for Let-Down Fence: All material and specifications will be the same as the above technical specifications for a standard 4-wire fence removal and reconstruction. Exceptions include the following:

T-post spacing shall be 16 feet with two wood stays placed between the t-posts. Wood stays (placed every 4 feet) shall be used to attach to the t-post when standing.

No. 9 galvanized wire loops shall be stapled to the stays at the top and bottom.

Fence shall be tight but loose enough to lay down each year.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal. Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

Hazardous Materials:

Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal

Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized. On-site disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil.

Incidental (de minimus) leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses will not subject the contractor to remedial requirements. They will be considered to be normal and unavoidable losses. Continual leaks will be noted on inspection reports and correction through maintenance required.

All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands.

The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks, and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brush guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY

The Contractor may leave equipment at the work site.

CREW SUPERVISION

Contractor shall designate one English literate supervisor who will be on-site during operation hours.

Supervisors shall be identified during the pre-work conference. Any changes in supervisory designations must be submitted in writing to the Project manager at least 24 hours prior to the change taking effect. Person designated by the Contractor, as supervisor must remain with and effectively directs the crew by (1) making periodic inspections of the crew’s work, (2) advising them as to improper work methods, (3) providing instructions for correcting any improper work methods encountered. Emergency transportation will be provided by the Contractor at all times.

WORK CAMPS

The Contractor shall be aware of and abide by the rules of the Sawtooth National Forest applicable to forest visitors. The Contractor shall obtain a Letter of Authorization to camp from the District Ranger prior to camping on Forest Service land. If dispersed camping is selected by the contractor, then no letter is needed if you are abiding by the 14-day stay limit. If the contractor is staying longer than the 14-day period, then a Letter of Authorization will be needed. These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled "Use of Premises in this contract.

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.

The campsite must 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 is permitted within developed recreation sites.

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

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. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited. Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted unless the campsite is within the project area. 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. An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes. 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. 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.

Fire Control

Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires: The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

Other Fires: For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from firefighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan: At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to the Contractor’s operation under the contract.

Fire Tools: The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, Pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment: Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2-pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one Pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

Spark Arresters: Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are: (a) small multi-position engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards; (b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

Power saws: For each power saw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided: One

- shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a power saw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; power saw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

Blasting: Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

Smoking: Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products: Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

Debris Burning and Warming Fires: Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

Precautions for Stoves: Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

Welding: Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start. Welding during fire restrictions may be authorized with mitigation by the COR in consultation with Agency Administrator.

Fire Plan: Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

If Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

(i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

(ii) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

(i) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

Burning: Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(ii) Submit a burning plan, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, designed to minimize the impact on air quality and to lessen any fire damage.

(iii) Obtain a burning permit from the District Ranger.

(iv)Use weather forecasts as far as possible in scheduling burning for more favorable dispersal of smoke.

(v) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion. Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. Piles shall be patrolled during off-work hours to avoid wildfires.

(vi) Unless fire season controls dictate otherwise, burning shall be scheduled, as far as practicable, for the most favorable conditions during the burning period.

(vii) Under certain atmospheric conditions, smoke accumulations may become excessive, and, in these cases, the Regional Forester may, at his/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

REPORTING ALL WILDFIRES:

Contractor’s employees shall report all fires to any of the following Forest Service facilities and/or personnel listed below, but not necessarily in the order shown:

Name Office Address and/or telephone

Emergency 911 Southern Idaho Dispatch 208-886-2373 Nearest FS Station Minidoka Ranger Station 208-678-0430 Technical Monitors: Chantel Anderson

Jake Gardner 435-463-5413 208-316-9796

COR Kevin Duchow 208-423-7525 Fire Management Officer Andrew Addey 208-410-1663 District Ranger Kevin Draper 208-677-8297

When reporting a fire, provide the following information:

Your Name:

Call back telephone number:

Project name:

Location; Legal description (Township, Range, Section); and

Descriptive location (Reference point):

Fire Information:

Acres; Rate of Spread; and Wind Conditions

WORK HOURS:

The Contractor will be directed to work anytime between 0700-2100 hours Monday through Sunday.

Exceptions to these work times will be made as deemed appropriate by the CO and/or COR and may depend on seasonal recreational use of the site including such things as wildlife use patterns or fire restrictions.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The contractor shall prepare a work plan and schedule that demonstrates the work that will be completed within the performance period described in deliverables section. The contractor shall provide a general plan with the technical proposal. A supplementary plan and schedules will be provided after contract award, but before start of work.

The contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer or COR of any periods that the contractor will not be working that is not specified in the accepted work plan.

The contract may update the work plan when work is in progress and the Contracting Officer may accept the updated work plan.

DELAYS:

The Contractor is expected to complete all contract performance in a timely manner, regardless of the Contractor or Subcontractor's other workload, including any work being performed under other state contracts.

A delay or failure to perform may be considered excusable when the delay or failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractor. Examples of these causes are (1) acts of God or of the public enemy, (2) acts of the State in either its sovereign or contractual capacity,

(3) fires, (4) floods, (5) epidemics, (6) quarantine restrictions, (7) strikes, (8) freight embargoes, and (9) unusually severe weather. In each instance, the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractor.

Upon request of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and extent of the failure. If the Contracting Officer determines that any failure to perform results from one or more of the causes above, the delivery schedule may be revised, subject to the State’s contract termination rights under the contract.

Note: “Unusually severe weather” means weather that is outside the normal weather patterns for a specific area at a specific time of the year. For example, strong wind and snowstorms in fall and winter, or strong wind, rain or hailstorms in spring and summer are not considered unusually severe. An unusually severe snow, wind or rainstorm is one that is worse than even the harshest normal conditions during a season.

CONTRACT TIME:

The start date will be negotiated with the Contractor and the Contractor will be expected to complete the project in a timely manner once project is initiated.

Due to weather, it is highly recommended to start the project as soon as possible to prevent delays to the contract with adverse weather conditions and possible limits set on motorized travel to prevent resource damage.

Construction must be completed by:

Priority A-June 1, 2023 for first priority remove/replace and first priority repair Priority B-September 30, 2023 for second priority remove/replace Priority C-November 30, 2023 for third priority remove/replace Priority D-September 30, 2024 for fence removal, fence new construction and fence repair

SITE VISIT:

See FAR 52.236-3. Forest Service will not be conducting a site visit as access to the site is available due to being public lands.

Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in FAR 52.236-3 will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

Contractors can contact the District Ranger for access to any locked gates, should there be any.

INSPECTION:

Surveillance Plan: The Government will inspect completed work and provide recommendations to improve work quality while work is in progress. The Contractor is responsible for providing quality control to assure that work complies with the contract specifications.

Final Inspection:

1. Location: Meeting shall be held at the project sites, or as determined by the Contracting Officer Representative.

2. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative at least three (3) working days or earlier if time permits before completing date so the Government can schedule the final inspection.

3. Deficiencies: The Contractor shall correct deficiencies and project areas will be re-inspected by the Technical Monitors and/or Contracting Officer Representative.

Final Inspection will be on business days only (Monday-Friday). The Contractor will notify the COR before they leave or finish the project.

ACCEPTANCE:

Based on inspection results, if the quality level falls below contract specifications, the Technical Monitor will immediately notify the superintendent of the contractor verbally and in writing and instruct the Contractor to improve the quality of work. If the quality of the work is not raised to an acceptable level after written notification, the Technical Monitor will consult the Contracting Officer Representative. The COR will advise the Contracting Officer to issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract time will continue to run. Acceptance will be determined based on compliance with the contract specifications.

Noncompliance will result in non-acceptance of the work.

Upon acceptance of any partial payments submitted for units that are only partially completed the foreman/forewoman must notify the COR and the Technical Monitor of what completed area they are submitting for partial payment. The District is asking for notification 7 days in advance of submitting a partial payment for a non-completed unit. This is to ensure that the partial unit cut will get inspected in a timely fashion and the invoice can get approved by the COR within the 7-day time frame of the invoice submittal.

There will be no acceptance of invoices for partial payments for different priorities (i.e., A priority may be invoiced at the completion of the entire priority (A, B, C, D). Exceptions to this may be granted if work is stopped by the government for more than 7 consecutive days. (i.e., Unforeseen weather conditions require a stop work order.) If at all feasible, the government will inspect completed acres to that point for partial payment.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, equipment, incidentals, and tools to perform all work as set forth in the specifications. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment needed for the project as set forth in the contract specifications with competent, fully qualified operators. Additional maps, drawings and instructions can be provided upon request. Range staff will be available for technical questions.

The Government shall provide all general material for fence repair (see Table 1). The Government shall provide all barbed wire and t-post for fence reconstruction (see Table 2). All Forest Service provided fence materials will be issued by the COR to the Contractor, by appointment, through the completion of (AD Form 107).

Protection, storage, and proper use of fence materials will become the responsibility of the Contractor upon issuance. The Contractor shall provide the safekeeping method during the completion of AD Form 107 which must be acceptable to the COR and/or designated Inspectors. Any fence materials signed-out by the Contractor that are lost, stolen, or improperly used shall be replaced with in-kind material, by the Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense. All remaining unused or excess fence materials shall be returned to the COR or designee(s) for verification and release from the AD-107 form (at the District Office). Materials supplied to the Contractor will be limited to:

Table 1. Fence material for repair provided by the Government for Contract Activities Amount/Number Material Type

43 12.5 GA Barbed Wire 17 12.5 GA Smooth Wire 1226 1.33 lb/ft 5’6” Steel T Posts/Clips 33 Steel Brace Posts (2 post brace-10 per mile) 20 Steel Brace Posts (3 post brace-6 per mile) 13 Steel Brace Posts (5 post brace-4 per mile) 1226 Wood Fence Stays (1 stay per section) 6 Gates *All Government supplied materials are stored at the Cassia County Storage Yard (1034 Hansen Avenue, Burley, Idaho) or the Malta Forest Service Yard (230 N Main Street Malta, ID). The Contractor will need to contact the FS one business day in advance to arrange for picking up materials.

Table 2. Fence material for reconstruction provided by the Government for Contract Activities Amount/Number Material Type

436 rolls 12.5 GA Barbed Wire 12,274 1.33 lb/ft 5’6” Steel T Posts/Clips

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Tasks and Associated Deliverables: Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successful completing this requirement. Schedules for deliverables are specified in Table 3 and 4. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the SOW.

Reporting Requirements: The Contractor is required to provide written progress reports to the COR at or before the deadline of each scheduled task. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period.

This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and provide an explanation.

Records and Notification: The Contractor shall maintain adequate records to allow the Forest Service to monitor contract progress and for the Contractor to be accountable for work quality. The Contractor must document when the project started and when the project is complete.

Table 3. Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Deliver y Format

Due By

1 Priority A Status Report

Report documenting tasks and issues identified

When task is complete

As referenced in

5.0 Deliverables

Via email to COR and project manager

Completion date list in Schedule of Deliverables

2 Priority B Status Report

Report documenting tasks and issues identified

When task is complete

As referenced in

5.0 Deliverables

Via email to COR and project manager

Completion date listed in Schedule of Deliverables

3 Priority C Status Report

Report documenting tasks and issues identified

When task is complete

As referenced in

5.0 Deliverables

Via email to COR and project manager

Completion date listed in Schedule of Deliverables

4 Priority D Status Report

Report documenting tasks and issues identified

When task is complete

As referenced in

5.0 Deliverables

Via email to COR and project manager

Completion date listed in Schedule of Deliverables

Table 4. Schedule of Deliverables Task Units Due By Priority A (Base 1-2) fencing (see Map 2)

4.7 miles of fence remove/replace and 1.5 miles of repair June 1, 2023

Priority B (Base 3) fencing (see Map 3)

11.3 miles of fence remove/replace Sept 30, 2023

Priority C (Base 4-5) fencing (see Map 4)

9.7 miles of fence remove/replace, 7.3 miles of fence removal/reconstruction (let-down fence), November 30, 2023

Priority D (Option 1-3) fencing (see Map 5)

5 miles of repair, 0.5 miles new construction (no removal and 6 miles fence removal

September 30, 2024

6.0 Travel

All travel will be at the Contractor’s expense. Below are the locations to the project sites.

Location: The work is located on the Minidoka Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest approximately 40 miles from Burley, Idaho. The project legal description is Township 13 South, Range 19 East; Township 14 South, Range 19 East; Township 14 South, Range 20 East; Township 15 South, Range 19 East; Township 15 South, Range 20 East (see Map 1-5).

Travel: Travel will be on paved roads that transition to dirt roads coming onto the Forest. Contractors should review the Motor Vehicle Use Map for a general overview of the road system within and adjacent to the project area. Dirt roads within the project area vary from well-maintained 2wd gravel roads to 4WD high roads that are technical and require high clearance vehicles. Travel along fence lines and cross-country to access fence lines is permitted for Contractors. Authorization of cross-country travel where appropriate will be designated by the COR and will also be dependent on weather that may limit use due to potential resource damage. Some roads are tight and not regularly maintained and travel via ATVs or UTVS is considered easier than a full-sized vehicle. Vehicle size restrictions are contained on the Motor Vehicle Use Map. Some units may require the Contractor to walk or use pack animals to haul supplies. After initial clearing of the access roads by the Government, the Contractor shall clear any subsequent falling of trees that block roads needed to access units.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor shall provide contact information for any Subcontractor, work foreman or hired help.

Attachments:

Appendix A- Estimated material list

Priority A Priority B Priority C Priority D Item(s) Base 1 Base 2 Base 3 Base 4 Base 5 Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Barbed wire 61 10 147 126 95 33 7 Smooth wire 24 4 57 49 37 13 3 T-posts 14 ft spacing (16 ft let down) 1772 283 4260 3650 2403 943 189

2 Post Brace (10 braces per mile) 47 8 113 97 73 25 5

3 Post Brace (6 braces per mile) 28 5 68 58 44 15 3

5 Post Braces (4 braces per mile)

19 3 45 39 30 10 2

Stays (1 per section and 3 per section on let-down fences) Wood

1772 283 4260 3650 4806 943 189

Gates (average) 1 per mile) 5 2 12 10 7 5 1

Fence removal only

*Items are estimated. Contractor is responsible for actual material amounts. If materials needed exceed the government estimated minimum, the contractor will identify deviations from the estimated material list and provide technical rationale for all deviations.

**All t-posts and barbed wire for reconstruction will be provided by the Government. All fence material for fence repair will be provided by the Government.

Appendix B- Fence Drawings and Specifications.

Figure 1. Fence spacing

Figure 2. Standard spacing at 14 feet with 1 wood stay

Figure 3. Steel brace types (2-post H brace; 3-post H brace; 5-post H Brace)

Figure 4. Standard let-down fence construction

T-post 1 ½ inch staple

No. 9 galvanized wire loop at top and bottom. Staple both loops to the stay.

3-4 in Diameter Stay

Figure 5. Standard gate construction with 3-post brace on hanging side.

Figure 6. Wire gate

Figure 7. Panel at minor depression.

Figure 8. Optional pipe/brace clamps for areas difficult to access with welder or during fire restrictions.

Figure 9. Optional pipe/brace clamps for areas difficult to access with welder or during…