RFQ_1282CS19Q0019.pdf

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United States Department of

Agriculture

Forest Service

San Juan National Forest 15 Burnett Court Durango, CO 81301

Phone: (970) 385-1208 Fax: (970) 375-2331

Interested Vendor:

Attached is a RFQ (Request for Quotation) for your consideration, Order No. 1282CS19Q0019, Dolores Ranger District – Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for the Dolores Ranger District. Please read thoroughly relating to requirements and submission of questions and quotes.

If you are interested in submitting a quote, please do so by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, July 15, 2019.

Electronically submit to Contract Specialist, Melissa A. Maestas at Melissa.maestas@usda.gov Include the solicitation number, 1282CS19Q0019, in the subject line of your emailed quote. Please see the evaluation criteria included with FAR clause 52.212-2.

Offers will be evaluated based on responsive and responsible quoter for the total price quoted, Technical and Past Performance. Ultimate factors considered will be Price, Small Business and Best Value to the Government. One Firm-Fixed Price contract will be issued.

Return the following:

1. Completed SF 18

a. Block 8 a/b/c/d/e/f

b. Block 13 a/b/c/d/e/f

c. Block 14; Block 15; Block 16 a/b/c

2. Past Performance – detailed narrative outlining your past performance.

3. (Price) Schedule of Items

4. Technical Experience – detailed narrative outlining your experience.

5. Quality Control Plan

6. Safety Plan

7. Fire Plan

If you have any questions, please contact me at 970-385-1208.

Sincerely, San Juan National Forest – Supervisor’s Office ATTN: Acquisition Management 15 Burnett Court Durango, CO 81301-3647

(970) 385-1208 - Phone (970) 375-2331 - FAX melissa.maestas@usda.gov

File Code: 6310 Date: June 13, 2019 mailto:mamaestas@fs.fed.us

1282CS19Q0019

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

06/13/2019 952309

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15 BURNETT COURT

DURANGO CO 81301-3647

SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ATTN CHRISTOPHER BOUTON

29211 HIGHWAY 184

PO BOX 210

DOLORES

CO 81323

970 385-1208MELISSA MAESTAS

07/15/2019 1400 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Solicitation No. 1282CS19Q0019

Project Title: Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest - BASE, plus 4-Option Years

Description: Performing Trail Opening and Routine Maintenance on select trails on the Dolores Ranger District.

Project Location: Dolores Ranger District

Set Aside: Total Small Business

Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1282CS19Q0019

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (services) prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1282CS19Q0019 and is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-02. This requirement is solicited as a Total Small

Business set aside under NAICS code 115310, Support Activities for Forestry with a U.S. Small

Business Administration size standard of

$7.5M. The U.S. Department of Labor Service

Contract Labor Standards Wage Decision for

Montezuma County, CO is applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation. A current

Contractor registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Quoters must ensure that they are self-certified under

NAICS Code 115310 in the Representations and

Certifications portion of SAM or return a fully executed Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Items (October 2018)

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause

52.212-3 with their quote. (Available at https://www.acquisition.gov/ and attached to this solicitation)

Deadline for submission of questions. Any questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing by email directly to the

Contract Specialist, Melissa A. Maestas at melissa.maestas@usda.gov no later than 2:00 pm MD

Monday, July 1, 2019. Include the solicitation number,1282CS19Q0019, in the subject line of your email. If warranted, a question and answer document shall be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation no later than

Monday, July 8, 2019.

Deadline for submitting quotes. Quotes shall be submitted directly to the Contracting Specialist, Melissa A. Maestas at melissa.maestas@usda.gov no later than 2:00pm MT, Monday, July 15, 2019.

Include the solicitation number, 1282CS19Q0019, Continued ...

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1282CS19Q0019

in the subject line of your emailed quote. Please see the evaluation criteria included with FAR clause 52.212-2.

POC: Melissa A. Maestas

Contract Specialist melissa.maestas@usda.gov

(970) 385-1208

Period of Performance: 07/15/2019 to 05/14/2024

001 BASE YEAR

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for Dolores Ranger

District of the San Juan National Forest

Period of Performance:

July 15, 2019 to May 14, 2020

002 OPTION YEAR (1) ONE

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for Dolores Ranger

District of the San Juan National Forest

Period of Performance:

May 15, 2020 to May 14, 2021

003 OPTION YEAR (2) TWO

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for Dolores Ranger

District of the San Juan National Forest

Period of Performance:

May 15, 2021 to May 14, 2022

004 OPTION YEAR (3) THREE

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for Dolores Ranger

District of the San Juan National Forest

Period of Performance:

May 15, 2022 to May 14, 2023

005 OPTION YEAR (4) FOUR

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for Dolores Ranger

District of the San Juan National Forest

Period of Performance:

May 15, 2023 to May 14, 2024

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

2 - Section 2 4 - Section 4

2 - Section 2

22.1003-4 Administrative limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions.

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

(JAN 2017)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (OCT 2018)

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

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2016)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. (MAY 2019)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

[X ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

X[ ] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[ ] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X ] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) (Reserved)

[X ] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X ] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X ] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

[X ] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[ ] (10) (Reserved)

[ ] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[ ] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[ ] (13) (Reserved)

[X ] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.

644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[ ] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C.

644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ ] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[ ] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[ ] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[ ] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[ ] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X ] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[ ] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126).

[ X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X ] (28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[ ] (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[ X] (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[ ] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X ] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

[ ] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[ ] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[ ](36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ](37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[ ] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[ ] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[ ] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ](ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X ] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[ ] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (45)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[ ] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[X ] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

[X ] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[ ] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[ ] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X ] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[ ] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

[ ] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X ] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X ] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[ ] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

[ ] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O.

13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xiii) [X ] (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X ] (B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O.

12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option];

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least [ ]days (60 days unless a different number of days is inserted) before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed [ ](months)(years).

(End of clause)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JUL 2013)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) - Alternate I (JUL 2014)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (MAY 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (JAN 2019) - Alternate I (MAR 2015)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658. (DEC 2015)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2017)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011)

52.225-3 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act. (MAY 2014) - Alternate III

(MAY 2014)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond [ ]. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond [ ], until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

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

52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996) - Alternate I (JUN 1985)

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

52.245-1 Government Property. (JAN 2017)

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

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

(End of provision)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (SEP 2006)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (MAR 2007) - Alternate I (FEB 1999)

452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996)

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52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (AUG 2018)

Solicitation Issue Date: June 13, 2019

Method of Solicitation: Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2019-02.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 115310 Support Activities for Forestry. Size Standard is $7.5

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

General Information: The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for a Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest.

Site Visit: No formal site visit is planned for this solicitation. Please contact Christopher Bouton at

(970) 882-6831 for information regarding the site.

QUOTES DUE:

Provide quote by: 2:00 PM, MDT on Monday, July 15, 2019.

QUOTE DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

The following documents shall be submitted by the Contractor for evaluation to be considered for award:

1. Completed Schedule of Items

2. Experience Statement:

Quoter shall demonstrate satisfactory performance of same or similar work on previous contracts. Quoter shall provide information relevant to Quoter’s quality of service, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction/working relationships, and management skill. Quoter shall submit a list of customers during the past 3 years, including names and phone numbers of contacts that the Government may use to verify that satisfactory performance was provided to customer. Quoter shall provide a list of equipment to be provided if awarded a contract and shall identify the quantity of experience Contractor has in operation of the equipment. Quoters that are newly formed entities, without prior contracts as an entity, should list contracts and subcontracts completed by all key personnel.

3. Quality Control Plan:

A Quality Control Plan shall be provided by the Contractor as part of the quote demonstrating how the Contractor will monitor and inspect the work performed in this contract.

4. Safety Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work area, and shall include working in dead trees and falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that he/she considers a hazard. The Safety Plan shall address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will do to increase safety during work. The Safety Plan shall be provided by the Contractor as part of the quote.

5. Proof of Active SAM registration and or completion of Representation by Corporations - Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) (see Provision FAR 52.212-3.

DUNS #: _______________________________

Registered in Sam.gov ______ YES _____ NO

Registered in IPP: _____ YES ______ NO

Written Acceptance:

Any Contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt from the Contractor.

Basis of Award:

Offers will be evaluated based on responsive and responsible quoter for the total price quoted, Technical and Past Performance. Ultimate factors considered will be Price, Small Business and Best Value to the Government. One Firm-Fixed Price contract will be issued.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

E-mail: melissa.maestas@usda.gov (please verify your quote was received by the government). Faxed quotes will not be accepted. Please include this statement in the subject line: “Quote for Solicitation No.

1282CS19Q0019”. Please verify receipt of your quote.

EVALUATION OF QUOTES:

This acquisition will utilize a best value approach to source selection procedures, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, based on the following factors: Price, Past Performance, and Experience/Expertise. By submission of its quote, the Quoter accepts all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements.

QUESTIONS:

For solicitation questions call Melissa A. Maestas at (970) 385-1208. For technical questions contact Christopher Bouton at (970) 882-6831.

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

Item 1 - Base Year (July 15, 2019 through May 14, 2020)*

ITEM

NAME

and #

SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QTY.

UNIT QUOTE

UNIT

PRICE

QUOTE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1.0 –

MOB

Mobilization 1 EA $ $

Trail Table 1.1

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

Trail Table 1.2

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

TOTAL BASE YEAR XX XX XXXX $

Item 2 – Option Year (1) ONE (May 15, 2020 through May 14, 2021)*

ITEM

NAME

and #

SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QTY.

UNIT QUOTE

UNIT

PRICE

QUOTE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1.0 –

MOB

Mobilization 1 EA $ $

Trail Table 1.1

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

Trail Table 1.2

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

TOTAL OPTION

YEAR (1) ONE

XX XX XXXX $

Item 3 – Option Year (2) TWO (May 15, 2021 through May 14, 2022)*

NAME

and #

SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QTY.

UNIT QUOTE

UNIT

PRICE

QUOTE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1.0 –

MOB

Mobilization 1 EA $ $

Trail Table 1.1

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

Trail Table 1.2

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

TOTAL OPTION

YEAR (2) TWO

Item 4 – Option Year (3) THREE (May 15, 2022 through May 14, 2023)*

NAME

and #

SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QTY.

UNIT QUOTE

UNIT

PRICE

QUOTE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1.0 –

MOB

Mobilization 1 EA $ $

Trail Table 1.1

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

Trail Table 1.2

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

TOTAL OPTION

YEAR (3) THREE

Item 3 – Option Year (4) FOUR (May 15, 2023 through May 14, 2024)*

NAME

and #

SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QTY.

UNIT QUOTE

UNIT

PRICE

QUOTE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1.0 –

MOB

Mobilization 1 EA $ $

Trail Table 1.1

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

Trail Table 1.2

Trail Clearing TBD annually

MI $ $

TOTAL OPTION

YEAR (4) FOUR

Trail Clearing is needed by May 15TH Annually. Vendors estimated availability date:

________________ NOTE: BASE Year is expected to begin immediately following award, based on a negotiated date.

Price quotation furnished by (Please complete and include with quote):

Name:_____________________________ Phone: __________________________

Address: _____________________________________________ FAX: ________________________

E-mail:_______________________

*The Contractor will quote on all three items for base and each option years. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted. Quotes will be evaluated on both the base plus option year pricing.

Trail Clearing IDIQ Contract for the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest

Description / Specification / Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Scope of Contract

The San Juan National Forest has a requirement for a Performance Based Service Contract for Trail Clearing and Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, mobilization, tools, supplies (i.e., water, chainsaws, etc.), permits, licenses, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform trail opening the trails listed within the task, for which the desired outcome is in strict accordance with the Standard Trail Plans and Specifications.

The work involves performing Trail Opening and Routine Maintenance on select trails in the San Juan National Forest – Dolores Ranger District, which includes the following tasks that are further described below in section 3 – Performance Requirements and Specifications, and show in drawings STD-911-01 Clearing Limits, and STD-912-05 Rolling Grade Dip.

• Logging out - removal of all downed trees and brush on the entire length of the specified trails within the specified clearing limits.

• Loose rock removal: removal of all loose rock from with-in the trail tread width that is greater than 6 inches in diameter and less than 18 inches in diameter on the entire length of the specified trails.

• Drainage clearing: maintain existing water bar and water diversion structures up to the specified maximum number of features as listed in Attachment 1 Table 1.1 and 1.2 for the specific task.

The trail tables 1.1 and 1.2 group the trails included in this contract into two categories by evaluating the estimated densities of down trees per mile, the number of estimated drainage features and the amount of past maintenance performed on the trail. This will allow the contractor to provide different rates for trails that may require different amounts of work. The assumptions made to group these trails are described in the trails tables and are based on records of past clearing efforts however these assumptions are included for reference only. It is not implied that the amount of work will not be significantly more or less in any given year. A maximum number of drainage features that the contractor will be required to maintain per trail has been listed in the trail tables and the contractor will not be responsible for maintaining features on a listed trail in excess of this quantity. If the contract is extended beyond the base year trails may be reassigned to a new trail table in consideration of wildfire, forest insect or disease infestation, or other such condition that substantially differs from the conditions as they existed during the base year of the contract.

These tasks shall be completed by the dates shown on Section 10- Performance Period, snow melt and other access conditions permitting.

All travel rules and regulations pertaining to the type of allowed uses on a specific trail segment must be followed by the contractor. Trails and roads open to motorized uses are shown on the most recent publication of the Dolores Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Maps available online here:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd493002.pdf All roads and trails not shown on these maps are closed to motorized travel. Use of motorized earthmoving equipment will not be authorized as part of this contract.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to consider the variable nature of trail conditions when submitting a quote.

2. Location Description

All of the trails in this contract are located within the San Juan National Forest – Dolores Ranger District and are shown on the attached project overview map and listed in trails tables 1.1 and 1.2. The terrain is characterized by very steep and deeply dissected topography with elevations ranging from 7000ft to 12000ft. The trails are primarily located in Aspen and Mixed conifer forest with short sections in ponderosa pine. Weather conditions in this area are unpredictable and may include thunder, lightning storms, heavy rain, snow and wind. Depending on elevation tails typically are accessible mid-June through September.

3. Performance Requirements and Specifications

Performance is based on the following 3 elements: Logging Out, Loose Rock Removal, and Drainage Maintenance. A general description, performance/quality standards, acceptable quality level and means of measurement for each are defined below. Positive and negative incentives that apply to all three elements and are defined as follows:

Negative Incentives:

• Re-perform the work at no additional cost to the Government or Government acceptance with price reduction.

Positive Incentives:

• Negative performance evaluation for work not completed within the given time frames may negatively impact consideration for award on future business opportunities with the Government.

Contractor will be responsible for 100% of any additional inspection costs if more than two Final Inspections are required.

3.1 Logging Out

Description - This work consists of removing brush, logs, and down trees from within the clearing limits as shown in STD-911-02.

Clearing Down Tree’s: Cut and remove all logs that extend across or into the clearing limits on the entire length of the specified trails. The portions of cut logs that remain on the upper side of the trail shall be either firmly anchored to prevent sliding or rolling onto the trail way or moved across the trail to the lower side and scattered outside the clearing limits. Note: The contractor is not responsible for the removal of down trees that were logged out of the trail way in years past but not to clearing specifications if they do not pose a significant impediment to trail travel.

Rerouting the trail around windfalls, uprooted trees, and other obstacles located outside of the trail clearing corridor will not be permitted. Ramp or reroute sections of the trail tread that have been damaged by uprooted stumps as necessary to provide safe passage on the trail if the damage is within the clearing corridor. Note the location of such actions and report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Payment for such work will be incidental to the specified work item, and no extra payment will be made.

Remove sticks, limbs or wood chunks exceeding 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches in length that have fallen onto the trailbed on the entire length of the specified trails. Scatter the down trees on the lower side of the trailway outside the clearing limits. Do not place such materials in stream channels, drainage ways, ditches, culvert catch basins or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trailbed.

Brushing: Remove limbs, and woody obstructions greater than 1” in diameter that are within the clearing limits as shown in STD-911-02 on the entire length of the specified trails. Trim branches back to the truck of the tree or branch it is protruding from. Scatter the brush on the lower side of the trailway outside the clearing limits. Do not place such materials in stream channels, drainage ways, ditches, culvert catch basins or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trailbed.

• Performance / Quality Standards o Logs and Brush are removed from clearing limits on the specified trails as described in Section 3.1 and in STD-911-01.

o Logs and Brush are dispersed from the trailway and clearing limits as described in Section 3.1 and in STD-911-01.

• Acceptable Quality Level o Clearing Limits – 100% of Down Logs is cleared and dispersed from the trailway as described in Section 3.1 and STD-911-01.

o Clearing Limits – 80% of brush is cleared and dispersed from the trail way as described in Section 3.1 and STD-911-01.

• Means of Measurement o Government will review the manner contractor’s quality control reports.

o Government will make an inspection of the completed trail segments upon notification of completion.

3.2 Drainage Feature Maintenance

Description - This work consists of maintenance of waterbars, and grade dips including excavation of drains and catch basins up to the maximum number of features listed for that particular trail or trail segment as shown in tables 1.1 and 1.2.

General -Where trail drainage facilities have been plugged and the water has been diverted from the intended channel, remove the debris causing the diversion and return the drainage to the channel. Divert water off and away from the trailbed. Clean ditches to permit the free flow of water into culverts and away from the trail. Scatter all unusable or unneeded material that is cleared from the drainage structures 3 feet or more beyond and below the trail or drainage facility and out of water courses.

Waterbars and Grade Dips- Clean the upgrade side of all existing waterbars and grade dips and maintain them as shown in STD-912-05. Use and compact suitable material removed from the upgrade side of all waterbars to bring the trail tread flush with the top of those waterbars on the downgrade side. Remove all debris from the lead-off area of all waterbars that restricts the free flow of water away from the trail.

• Performance / Quality Standards o All Drainage features are maintained as described in section 3.2 and STD-912-05.

• Acceptable Quality Level o Drainage Features – 100% of drainage features up to the identified maximum in attachment 1 are maintained as described in Section 3.2 and in STD-912-05.

• Means of Measurement o Government will review the manner contractor’s quality control reports.

o Government will make an inspection of the completed trail segments upon notification of completion.

3.3 Loose Rock Removal

Description – The work consists of removing all loose rock greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches from the trail tread width. Loose Rock are rocks that are not firmly embedded in the trail and can be removed by hand. Where the trailbed consists predominantly of rock with little or no soil present, remove all loose rock larger than 6 inches and less than 18 inches from the trail tread width and fill any holes remaining from rock removal with suitable material and compact. If the rock removed is not needed for other items of maintenance work, scatter the rock by side-casting to the lower side of trailway beyond the clearing limits, and distribute rock to ensure that no blockage of drainage or creation of a windrow occurs.

Do not dispose of waste materials in water courses.

• Performance / Quality Standards o Loose rocks are removed from the trail prism Section 3.3.

o Loose rocks are scattered as described in section 3.3

• Acceptable Quality Level o Loose Rocks – 90% of loose rocks larger than 6 inches and less than 18 inches

• Means of Measurement o Government will review the manner contractor’s quality control reports.

o Government will make an inspection of the completed trail segments upon notification of completion.

4 Contractor Quality Control

The Contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of this contract.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance with the Performance Quality Standards and/or Acceptable Quality Levels. Contractor shall submit said Quality Control Plan as part of quote. A description of the quality control plan shall include safety measures, location of documented inspections, and corrective or preventive actions taken for unsatisfactory performance.

5 Government Quality Assurance and Surveillance:

The Government will periodically review the manner in which the contractor is conducting the quality control program by either reviewing the contractor’s records, observing actual performance or both. The Government will perform periodic inspections during the performance period to ensure the accuracy of the fieldwork in accordance with the Contractor Quality Control Plan and standard protocol. A Final Inspection will be performed when notified by the contractor that work has been completed in part or in whole.

6 Additional Inspection and Acceptance Requirements:

6.1 Inspection Procedure. The Government may make an inspection of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative when each trail is complete and ready for inspection. The Contractor shall allow 10 days for inspection before invoicing the completed work. If inspection is not performed within 10 days of Contractor's notification to the Contracting Officer Representative, the trail will be considered accepted. The Contractor is encouraged to observe the inspection.

6.2 Re-inspection. If the original inspection results are unacceptable and a second inspection is requested after rework, the inspection procedures will be the same as the first inspection. Request for re-inspection must be made in writing. The Contractor shall pay for inspections necessitated by rework.

7 Government-Furnished Property: NONE

8 Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress: The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate that will assure completion of work within the contract time specified in the Contract.

9 Measurement and Payment:

(a) The quantity to be paid for will be measured in miles and tenths of miles and will be those trails that are included in the contract, completed and accepted. Payment may be made on a portion of a trail if it constitutes a portion of a logical trail loop completed during a trail hitch.

(b) Changes (FAR 52.212-4 (c). The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing if a changed condition is discovered PRIOR TO taking any action.

10. Invoice Processing Platform (IPP):

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information.