1282B123R0026_Final.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)

1091084

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC INTERMOUNTAIN

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

82B1

See Block 7

LUCAS DAHLMAN 830-463-1497

IIJA

x 03/27/2023

1282B123R0026

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

Project: Mill Creek Summit Rock Crushing at the Emmett Ranger District, Boise

National Forest, Gem County, ID

POC: Lucas Dahlman / Contracting Specialist Email: lucas.dahlman@usda.gov

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to perform all work which consists of rock crushing and developing a surface aggregate course from Mill Creek Summit Pit project In Accordance With (IAW) the Statement of Work, Plans, Standard Specifications (FP-14), Forest Service

Supplemental Specifications (FSSS), and bid schedule.

This is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.

The project NAICS code is 212312 - Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying

Project Schedule - 109 Days after NTP or 1 October 2023, whichever is sooner

Estimated Magnitude of Construction - $250,000.00 to $500,000.00.

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.)

10 109 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

04/26/2023

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

JEFFREY R. BLACK

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

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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1282B123R0026

Refer to "Section L" of this Solicitation for proposal submission requirements.

Request for Information (RFI's) shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer -

Lucas Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov by

12:00pm Eastern Time on April 6th, 2023.

Proposals shall be submitted via email to the

Contracting Specialist - Lucas Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov by 1:00pm Eastern Time on

April 26th, 2023

Delivery: 109 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0261

SW IDAHO-NEVADA ACQUISITION CENTER

ATTN

1249 S VINNELL WAY STE 200

BOISE ID 83709-1663 US

Mark For:

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC INTERMOUNTAIN

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

Period of Performance: 06/15/2023 to 10/01/2023

0001 Priority Landscape - Construction Mill Creek

Summit Rock Crushing

Product/Service Code: Y1PC

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND)

Refer to Section L.2 - Instructions for the

Preparations of Technical and Business Proposals

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

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum 1 $ $

31401* Crush and Stockpile Surface

Course Aggregate

Ton 34,000 $ $

OPTIONAL BID ITEM:

31401* Crush and Stockpile Surface

Course Aggregate

Ton 6,000 $ $

TOTAL: $

Note: * Next to an Item Number indicates that the quantity shown is a Contract Quantity per FP-14

Specification 109.02.

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

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

a) All Items shall be priced. All Bid items shall be all inclusive and the Government reserves the right to NOT award the Optional items. Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

b) Offerors must submit pricing on all items to be considered responsive. Must quote on all items.

Round to the nearest cent.

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

d) Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Payments under Fixed-Price

Construction Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price but can be included under

Mobilization.

Price Quotation Furnished By:

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

Address: __________________________________

FAX :_(_______)_________________________________

E-mail: ________________________________________

DUNS: ________________________________________

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Scope of Contract

The work shall consist of rock crushing and developing a surface aggregate course from Mill Creek

Summit Pit. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and shall perform all work required to complete the project as shown on the plans, shown on the manufacturer’s shop drawings, and as described in the Standard Specifications (FP-14) https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS)(See

Attachment 1`).

C.2 Project Locations

Mill Creek Summit Pit - The project site is located on the Emmett Ranger District, Boise National Forest, Gem and Valley County, Idaho on National Forest System Road (NFSR) #626, Township 11 North, Range 3 East. The Pit location is approximately 40 miles north on NFSR 618 from the intersection with

ID-52 and Sweet-Ola Hwy. Pit is on east side of NFSR 618 at intersection with NFSR 699.

C.3 Magnitude of Construction

Price Range - $250,000 - $500,000

C.4 List of Specifications

The Standard Specifications for this project are contained within the “Standard Specifications for

Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14 U.S. Customary Units. Copies of this document are available on-line only at the Federal Highway Administration web site at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs in either Microsoft Word .doc or Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.

Supplemental Project Specifications included in full text in Section J of the contract amend, supplement, or replace the Standard Specifications.

Standard Specifications (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) contained in the following list are applicable to this contract.

FSSS 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions

FSSS 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

FSSS 103 Scope of Work

FSSS 104 Control of Work

FSSS 105 Control of Material

FSSS 106 Acceptance of Work

FSSS 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

FSSS 108 Prosecution and Progress

FSSS 109 Measurement and Payment

FSSS 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts

FSSS 314 Stockpiled Aggregates

FSSS 703 Aggregate https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

NOTE: Bidders are cautioned to carefully review these Standard and Supplemental Project

Specifications prior to submission of bids. All specifications in the “Standard Specifications for

Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14 U.S. Customary Units are binding on the parties signing the contract unless amended, supplemented, or replaced with

Supplemental Project Specifications.

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Work can be started as soon as June 15, 2023 and must to be completed by October 1st, 2023.

C.5 PRE BID TOUR:

No Pre-Bid Tour is scheduled for this project. Prospective bidders are responsible to visit the site prior to bidding

C.6 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.7 Technical Requirements

Specific construction drawings and Supplemental Project Specifications are included in Section J. All items shown or noted on plans, which are not specifically bid items, are considered indirect payment items, per FP-14, Section 109.05(b). The cost of furnishing and installing all indirect payment items will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit price bid for other items unless noted otherwise.

C.8 Order of Precedence – Construction

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) Bid Schedule

(2) Representations and other instructions

(3) Contract clauses

(4) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(5) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications(FSSS)

(6) Standard Specifications (FP-14)

(7) (a) Plans, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

(b) Plans, large scale contract plans over small-scale contract plans

(c) Schedules on contract plans over any conflicting notations on contract plans

(8) Shop drawings

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

(For this Solicitation, there are No clauses in this Section)

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Inspection and Acceptance

Periodic field inspections will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the COR's designated Inspector. Work not completed to contract standards shall be rejected and reworked without additional compensation to the Contractor.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 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 address: www.arnet.gov/far/.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

F.2 FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.3 FAR Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternate I (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 within the contract time stated below. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.4 Contract Time

ESTIMATED START DATE CONTRACT TIME

June 15, 2023 or 109 calendar days after NTP (complete by Oct. 1, 2023) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Government Furnished Property

N/A

G.2 Measurement

Units of measurement shall be as indicated in the Schedules of Items.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.237.74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Crew Leader.

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death or termination of employment. The

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least

15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.2 Storage of fuel and other toxicants within Riparian Conservation Areas (RCA – within 300 feet of live stream)

Storage of fuel and other toxicants within Riparian Conservation Areas (RCA – within 300 feet of live streams) is prohibited. Refueling of equipment may be done within the RCA only at locations approved by the Contracting Officer. A Spill Prevention & Containment Plan is required and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to beginning construction. A sample plan form is available and can be obtained at the Pre-Work Meeting. A spill containment kit shall be available on site that is to accommodate potential spills from the equipment used during construction.

H.3 Traffic Control

Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan at least 15 days prior to intended use. Contractor shall perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved.

H.4 Pumps

All pumps used for drafting must be outfitted with a suction screen that has a maximum opening size of

3/32”. Locate water drafting sites at a location approved by the CO.

H.5 Drafting Site Access

If drafting site is necessary, location must be approved by COR.

H.6 Erosion Control

Submit an Erosion Control and Sediment Control Plan which addresses the requirements of Section 157 of the FP-14 Specifications and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

H.7 Construction and Earthmoving Activities

• Conduct excavation with minimal impact to any active stream channels. Store excavated material in designated stockpile areas.

• Cross streams with equipment only at dewatered areas, on temporary bridges, or at designated temporary crossings.

• Store equipment in approved staging areas when not in use. Cease all operations in the event of local precipitation events or high flows, except efforts to minimize storm damage or excessive erosion.

• Provide certified weed free erosion control materials in order to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

H.8 Pollution Control Measures

• Follow State and Federal regulations regarding spills: e.g., report any spills resulting in a detectable

• sheen on water to the EPA National Response Center (1-800-424- 8802).

• Report any spills over 25 gallons to the IDEQ (1-800-632-800), and initiate cleanup within 24 hours of

• the spill.

• Clean all equipment of external oil, grease, dirt and mud, and repair all leaks prior to arriving at the project site. Make equipment available for inspection by the C.O. and obtain approval from the C.O. before unloading at the site.

• Correct any leaks or accumulations of grease before entering streams or areas that drain directly to streams or wetlands.

• Fuel and service all equipment, including chainsaws and other hand power tools in an approved staging area.

• Keep a spill containment kit containing oil-absorbing floating booms, or other equipment such as pads and absorbent peanuts, capable of containing hazardous oil spills from the largest piece of equipment used on site. Keep the spill containment kit available on-site during all phases of construction and place in a location that facilitates an immediate response to potential petroleum leakage.

H.9 Fire Control

(a) 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.

(b) 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 fire fighting 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.

(c) 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.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool 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.

(2) 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.

(3) 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 multiposition 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.

Powersaws. For each powersaw 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 powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

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

(5) 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.

(6) 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.

(7) 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.

(8) 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.

(9) 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.

(10) 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.

When 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.

(iii) 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.

(11) Pump and Trailer. The Contractor shall provide at a location satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer, a serviceable truck or trailer, equipped with a fire fighting tanker unit to be kept ready for instant use for suppressing forest fires. The unit shall consist of a tank of not less than 100-gallon capacity upon which shall be mounted a live hose reel or live hose basket with 250 feet of at least ¾-inch I.D. heavy-duty rubber hose; a portable or power takeoff pump with discharge capacity of at least 10 gallons per minute at 150 P.S.I. pressure. Gear type pumps shall be provided with a bypass or pressure relief valve so that the hose nozzle may be shut while the pump is operating. Each tanker unit shall have a hose nozzle of the shut-off type, adjustable for straight stream, spray or fog, at least 12 feet of 1-inch suction hose with an intake screen, and additional 250 feet of 3/4 – inch heavy-duty rubber hose or 1-inch cotton jacket rubber-lined or linen hose to be carried on the unit for use as needed. Tools, adapters, accessories and fuel necessary to operate the pump and truck or trailer shall be provided. If a trailer is used, a serviceable vehicle with proper trailer tow hitch shall be located at a point satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Where water is available, a supply sufficient for rapidly filling the water tank shall be provided at one or more accessible points along or adjacent to the main truck roads.

(12) Burning. Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(i) 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.

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

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

(iv) 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.

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

(vi) 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.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(FAR clauses begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY

2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(JAN 2017)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

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

52.210-1 Market Research (NOV 2021)

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2022)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2018)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY

2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014)

52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified

Pricing Method) (AUG 2018)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEP 2013)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Alt 1 (FEB 2021)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997)

52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014)

52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)

(DEVIATION APR 2020)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)

Alternate 1 (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022)

(DEVIATION APR 2020)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

Alternate I (MAR 1994)

52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) Alternate I

(SEP 1996)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

452.236-70 Additive or Deductive Items (FEB 1988)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.217-7 Option for Increased quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within __60 days _______ (insert period of time).

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May

2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Postconsumer material” means a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. Postconsumer material is a part of the broader category of “recovered material.”

“Recovered material” means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.

(b) The Contractor, on completion of this contract, shall—

(1) Estimate the percentage of the total recovered material content for EPA-designated item(s) delivered and/or used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post-consumer material content; and

(2) Submit this estimate to _Lucas Dahlman

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the

Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to

U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic construction material means—

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if–

(A)The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds

60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-25#FAR_25_105 nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all component used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together.

Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the

United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United

States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding

COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C.chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the

Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

_____________None___________________________________

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable.

(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

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(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that is manufactured in the

United States and does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of

January 1, 2030.

(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute, is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.

(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the

Contracting Officer will treat the lowest foreign offer of construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of

January 1, 2030.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

(1) (i)Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the

Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material.

However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (Dollars)*

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Foreign construction material…