Amendment_02_-_Construction_RFP_1284N8C180005.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP 1284N818R0005

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

01-04-2018

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA - Forest Service Region 4, Acquisition Management Utah Acquisition Support Center 1749 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104

USDA - Forest Service Region 4, Acquisition Management Utah Acquisition Support Center 1749 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Charlotte Vanderbilt

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(801) 908-1901

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

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

Southern Utah Roads Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Dixie, Fishlake, and Manti La Sal National Forests, State of Utah

Estimated project magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

10 days per Task Order

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1:00 pm local time on THURSDAY, February 15, 2018. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required. (If “is required” see AGAR Clause 452.228-70)

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.

d. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. _________________ TIN: ___________________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ____________

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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.)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

USDA - Forest Service - Region 4, Acquisition Management Utah Acquisition Support Center 1749 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

All invoices will be processed using the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more. Contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) 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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (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)

CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT

30b. SIGNATURE

30c. DATE

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

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1284N818R0005 – Amendment 02

SOUTHERN UTAH ROADS IDIQ

Dixie, Fishlake, & Manti La Sal National Forest

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Southern Utah Forests Roads & Excavation IDIQ District Dixie, Fishlake, and Manti La Sal National Forests, State of Utah

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

See Attached Separately: Attachment A - Schedule of Items Spreadsheet

* Designated Method of Measurement:

DQ – Designed Quantities; AQ - Actual Quantities, LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities; SQ – Staked Quantities; CQ – Contract Quantities

1.1 Pre-Priced Work: Pricing for this contract will be based upon prices as proposed by the offeror within the Schedule of Items in the original soliciation. Task Orders shall be developed using the Schedule of Items and will be firm fixed priced task orders.

1.2 Non-Prepriced Work is categorized as road work activity or materials necessary for road work activities that is not specifically included in the Schedule of Items, but is within the basic scope and itnent of the contractm including but not limited to riprap, aggregate, culverts, flaggers, etc. The Government reserves the right for the Contracting Officer to neogitate Non-Prepriced items and that may be added to the Task Order(s) when necessary at any time during the term of the contract.

B.2 MINNIMUM & MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS [DEVIATION]

Maximium Contract Amount - AGAR 452.216-73: The maximum total amount available for ordering purposes is $500,000.00 per forest ($250,000/zone) and $500,000.00 per Forest for each option year exercised for a ceiling total $7,500,000.00 for the aggregate amount for all awards. However, if the maximum contract Value per Year for a particular option year is not reached, the unused portion of that ceiling may be rolled over to the next option year, but the Total Cumulative Value for the year may not be exceeded.

Dixie National Forest Fishlake National Forest Manti La Sal National Forest

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 2 Base Year $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Option Year 1 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Option Year 2 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Option Year 3 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Option Year 4 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000

This procurement consists of one solicitation and the Government itends to make multpile awards up to six

(6) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts for an award per zone. However, the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards to a single contractor or a combination of several contractors based on the best value to the Government.

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Each contract award will have a minimum guarantee of $2,500 per Zone, not to exceed $5,000 per Contractor for the life of the contract.

B.2 PAYMENT FOR BOND PREMIUMS

Payment and/or Peformance Bonds may be required per indiviudal task orders. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

B.4 EXPLANATION TO OFFERORS

4.1 The solicitation and any resulting contract includes line items for a base plus four option years.

Quantities will be identified per individual task order.

4.2 Offeror may propose on only the zone(s) they are interested and willing to work in and must provide their unit price for each line item in a zone the Offeror proposes on for the offer to be valid.

4.3 The proposal must include a description and address of the offeror’s place of business for the purpose of caluclating mobilization costs. The offeror’s place of business shall remain the same throughout the life of the contract unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the contracting officer.

4.4 In the Schedule of Items, Bonding is to be priced as a percentage. This percentage will be applied to the task order sub-total in calculating the total price of the task order.

4.4 Unit Price does not include the price of the Culverts to be installed. All other prices associated with replacement and installation of culvert(s) are to be inlcuded in the Unit Price (i.e. labor, equipment). The Government reserves the right to neogitate the price of the culverts as a non-prepriced item per individual task order.

4.5 Unit Price of any road work does not include the price of aggregate. The Government reserves the right to request a quote form the Contractor and neogitate the price of the aggregate as a non-prepriced item per individual task order.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This contract is for performing road maintenance work on identified geographic zones of the Southern Utah National Forests, including the Dixie, Fishlake, and Manti-La Sal National Forests. Work shall include road maintenance, repairs, improvements and decommissioning, culvert replacement, and similar type work.

The contractor shall be required to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating materials and supplies, and other incidentals necessary to perform the road maintenance, repairs, improvements and decommissioning in compliance with these terms, specifications, and provisions.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The Dixie National Forest is located in Southern Utah, with the Headquarters in Cedar City, Utah. The forest is divided up into 4 Ranger Districts administered by the Dixie National Forest, with District offices in St. George (Pine Valley District), Cedar City (Cedar City District), Panguitch (Powell District), Escalante (Escalante District).

The Fishlake National Forest is located in south-central Utah, with its headquarters in Richfield, Utah. The forest is divided into four separate Ranger districts, with district offices in Fillmore (Fillmore District), Loa (Fremont River / Teasdale District), Beaver (Beaver District), and Richfield (Richfield District).

The Manti-La Sal National Forest is located in south-eastern Utah, with its headquarters in Price, Utah.

The forest is divided into four separate Ranger districts, with district offices in Ferron (Ferron/Price District), Ephraim (Sanpete District), Moab (Moab District), and Monticello (Monticello District).

Individual Task Orders will identify the specific project location where the where the work shall be performed, including specific road information, and may include location maps.

C.3 PRICE RANGE: Per FAR 36.204, estimated project magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

C.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

4.1 Definitions

Decommissioning – Roadbed work that closes the road from access and use of a motorized vehicle.

Work may include ripping, recontouring, barriers, and slash treatment.

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Roadside ditch – Ditch that parallels and is adjacent to the road.

Flare ditch – An extension of the roadside ditch that flares away from the roadway and diverts water away from the road.

Outlet ditch – Ditch that leads out from the outlet of culverts.

Catch Basin – A basin excavated into the cut slope at the inlet of culverts installed in cut sections.

Recondition Roadbed – Work performed on the road that includes blading and shaping of the road prism, cleaning and shaping the roadside ditch, and cleaning and shaping the flare ditches.

Point of Hire – Location designated by the contracting officer as the beginning point of work for that specific task.

4.2 Mobilization of Equipment - Mobilization costs will be paid from the offeror’s designated place of business (as identified in the schedule of items) to the point of project location of the individual task order (point of hire). The transportation of equipment between job locations for that task shall be at the offeror’s expense and should be considered in the unit price. Mobilization will be paid for equipment that require hauling or transports, for example the trackhoe, backhoe, loaders, and grader, will be calcualted per mile. Mobilization of equipment that are driven to a project site will be paid based on the hourly rate for that piece of equipment, for example dump trucks.

4.3 Pollution and Erosion Control - During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to direct surface runoff water to stabilized waterways and to keep the drainage systems functioning effectively to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored and collected in a sanitary manner and disposed of in a State approved sanitary landfill or as approved by the COR.

4.4 Ground Conditions - The Contractor's operations shall not continue when soil moisture conditions are not favorable for obtaining a satisfactory result as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4.5 Road Widths - Single lane roads will be 12 to 18 feet wide and double lane roads will be

18.01 to 26 feet wide.

4.5 Road Types - Forest and project road conditions vary significantly from road to road. Some have varying depths of crushed aggregate as a surfacing material while others have native or pit run materials as a road surface, some a mixture of both. Existing road widths, ditches, and road grades change by road segments.

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4.6 Performance Requirements

4.6.1 Blading and Shaping

Description - Recondition of Roadbed includes blading and shaping the roadbed, including shoulders and turnouts, to restore and maintain the original cross section and grade of the road, and removing ruts, washes, slough, and other irregularities that prevent normal runoff from the road surface. In addition it includes cleaning of existing drainage facilities and the disposal of excess materials. The drainage facilities include roadside drainage ditches, drainage dips, and flare ditches leading out from the roadside ditches.

Methods - Blading gravel surfaced roads shall be performed so the base is not disturbed and no surface material is lost in ditches or over the road shoulders. Blading unsurfaced roads shall be performed so no base material is lost.

All ruts, chuckholes, and washes shall be removed by scarifying or cutting to the bottom of such defects to provide for uniform compaction of roadbed material. High blading, which is merely filling depressions with loose material, will not be acceptable.

Settlement sections shall be repaired insofar as practicable by cutting from the roadbed on each end of the settled area and filling into the settled area to provide smooth transitions to adjacent road grades.

Blading and shaping operations shall not undercut road backslopes.

Surface material shall be bladed from one edge of the road to the other in a berm in order to eliminate any segregation prior to spreading. Sections having segregated materials after spreading shall be reprocessed and spread.

Sections of road constructed without roadside ditch shall be uniformly insloped or outsloped the entire width of the roadbed. The inslope or outslope grade shall be a minimum of 2 percent and a maximum of 8 percent unless staked otherwise on the ground.

Existing drainage dips shall be cleaned and the outslope grade restored to equal or exceed the gradient of the road.

Sections of single lane roads constructed with a roadside ditch shall be bladed and reshaped to maintain either the inslope or outslope of the existing template. For double lane roads, crown at the centerline of the roadbed, except on curves where crown is omitted. Minimum crown, inslope, and outslope shall be 2%.

At the conclusion of the blading and shaping operations the roadbed shall be smoothed and dressed to produce a uniform grade and cross section and a surface free of hollows, Dixie, Fishlake, & Manti La Sal National Forest depressions, and projections above the adjacent roadbed surface. No berm or ridge or any material shall be left along either shoulder of the roadbed unless directed by the COR

4.6.2 Drainage Facilities

Description - Road maintenance includes cleaning of existing drainage facilities and the disposal of excess materials. The drainage facilities include roadside drainage ditches, drainage dips, culverts, and related end walls, catch basins, inlet and outlet ditches.

Methods - Wood, rocks, and other debris shall be removed from roadside drainage ditches, culverts, cross ditches, and related inlet and outlet ditches to provide unobstructed flow of water through drainage structures and away from the roadbed.

The backslope of the ditch shall not be undercut by ditch cleaning operations, and the slope to road shoulder shall be maintained at an approximate ratio of 2:1 from the bottom of the ditch to the edge of the roadbed. Roadside ditches shall not be excavated to a depth of greater than 24 inches below roadbed grade. Typical depth of roadside drainage ditches below roadbed is 12 inches. Existing ditch dikes shall be restored, reshaped, and compacted as needed for effective drainage through culverts.

Any material deposited in catch basins or outlet ditches during blading operations shall be removed.

All inlet and outlet ditches to such facilities shall be cleaned and restored.

4.6.3 Slough and Debris Removal

All slough and debris shall be removed and disposed of as directed by the COR. On aggregate-surfaced roads, material may be bladed across the road provided it is not deposited in ruts, washes, or chuckholes in the road surface. Such material shall be side cast on stable fill slopes or natural ground out of streambeds, streams, or other waterways. No side casting will be permitted on roads paralleling streams where the ground slope from the outside road shoulder to the stream edge is steeper than 2:1. On unsurfaced roads, surface soil with rocks less than 2 inches in greatest dimension shall be spread evenly over the adjacent roadbed. The Contractor shall not be required to spread such material more than 100 feet upgrade from slough area. All rocks more than 3 inches in greatest dimension shall be removed from the road surface and deposited outside the shoulder to the extent that it can be done with the motor grader.

4.7 Cleaning Cattleguards and Catchbasins - The cleaning of cattleguards and catchbasins shall be performed so that there is no debris and that the catchbasins are cleaned and have a flat bottom and are sloped back to the original area that had been disturbed when the catchbasin was constructed. Material cleaned from the catchbasins shall be spread out on the fill slopes.

4.8 Culvert Installation - Culvert installation will be performed according to the FP-14 Standard Specifications Method and compaction will be Method A to ensure that backfill density exceeds the density of the surrounding embankment.

4.9 General Laborer – Provide a laborer capable of performing strenuous manual labor that may include but is not limited to tasks such as lifting heavy objects, trimming roadside brush, cleaning culverts, working with hand tools and power tools, and driving a four-wheel drive pickup truck with manual transmission. The laborer shall be capable of following verbal and/or written instructions. The Forest Service reserves the right to remove the laborer from the project site at any time he/she is deemed unsatisfactory. In such instances, the Contractor shall provide replacement personnel within 2 days.

4.10 Removal of Obstructions - All fallen trees, limbs, or brush in the travelway or road ditch line shall be removed and scattered outside the travelway.

4.11 Damage to Structures - The Contractor shall be held liable and held responsible for any damage caused by his personnel or equipment to any Government Property, including existing cattleguards, culverts, signs, and riprap protecting culvert inlets of fill slopes. Repair shall be at the Contractor's expense.

C.5 SCHEDULING

Period of performance and anticipated start dates will be idnetified per individual task orders.

C.6 FUEL ADJUSTMENT COST

This price adjustment provision is intended to minimize risk to the CONTRACTOR due to potential volatile price fluctuations for fuel that might occur throughout the duration of the Contract. The Contractor may invoke this provision by written notification to the Contracting Officer prior to the notice to proceed for each task order. In cases where the fuel rates have

Dixie, Fishlake, & Manti La Sal National Forest decreased, the Contracting Officer may invoke this provision by written notification to the Contractor prior to issuing a task order.

This adjustment will only be applied if the Task Order Base Price (TOP) varies from the Contract Base Price (CP) by at least 15%.

Definition of Terms for calculating adjustments is as follows:

Contract Base Price (CP) – The base price of fuel at the time this project is bid. Contractor must submit a certified statement from their fuel supplier with the cost of the fuel at the time of the bid.

Task Order Price (TOP) – On the effective day of the notice to proceed for each task order the contractor must submit a certified statement from their fuel supplier with the cost of the fuel at the time of notice to proceed.

Contract Unit Price (CUP) – The unit bid price at the time of contract award.

Adjusted Contract Unit Price (ACUP) – The unit price adjusted to reflect the increase in fuel prices.

The following formula will be used to calculate the Adjusted Contract Unit Price (ACUP).

ACUP = CUP x (1+0.14(TOP/CP-1))

C.7 REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT

Contractor shall provide quality equipment capable of safely performing the work under the terms of the contract. If equipment is rejected because it does not meet minimum requirements, including but not limited to safety and operability, or if it becomes inoperative, the Contractor shall correct the deficiencies or furnish replacement equipment meeting contract requirements within 2 days. All repairs are the complete responsibility of the Contractor.

C.8 POLLUTION AND EROSION CONTROL

During all operations under this contract, the contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to keep the existing drainage systems functioning effectively and to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor’s operations including camps, parking areas and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored and collected in a sanitary manner and disposed of in a State-approved sanitary landfill.

Additional requirements may be identified in Individual Task Orders.

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C.9 TRAFFIC CONTROL

9.1 Signing and Public Safety

The Contractor shall exercise due caution and care when operating to prevent undue conflict with public users of the road. A reflectorized "Slow Moving" vehicle emblem shall be attached to all motor patrols.

The Contractor is to post warning signs with flags on both ends of the section being worked to warn the road users of the work in progress. Signs shall be of size, number, and colors as required in Section 6F.15 of the current edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices". Signs will be moved, as needed, so that a sign does not precede machinery more than one (1) mile.

If a berm is left in roadway overnight or weekends due to weather conditions or breakdowns, it shall be properly signed as a hazard.

Traffic control plan may be required for a task order and will be identified in the statement of work for that individual task order. As identified in individual task orders, Traffic Control Plans may be required to be submitted for approval meeting requirements of FSSS 156.

9.2 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. Trenches and other hazards will be signed and flagged in such a way that the public will be aware of the hazard. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes.

The Contractor shall furnish, erect, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control signs. Sign details and installation shall conform to the (MUTCD) standards for temporary signs on a rural highway. A sign plan shall be submitted to the CO for approval prior to fabrication or installation of the signs. Specific locations shall be designated by the COR prior to installation. All signs shall be installed prior to commencing on-site work.

Additional Requirements will be identified per individual task order.

C.10 BIOBASED PRODUCT UTILIZATION

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive, additional products may be identified in individual task orders. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Grease Removers Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids Sealers Wood and Concrete Sealers Degreasers Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids Greases Equipment Fuel Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Cleaners Sorbents

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract.

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

• The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

• Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

• Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

• The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment; and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

C.11 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

(GFE), OR GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS (GFM)

In the normal course of performance of the IDIQ contract, GFM/GFE will not be furnished to the Contractor however, the Government reserves the right to provide GFM and/or GFE to be used on any Task Order. In such cases, these materials shall be receipted for by the Contractor and the Schedule of Item line item material cost shall be excluded from the price of the Task Order. Any GFM/GFE furnished to the contractor will be specifically identified in the statement of work and on the schedule of items of the individual task order. The location (as well as the type, quantity, and description) of GFM/GFE will be identified in individual Task Order. The Contractor shall follow the instructions of the COR regarding the disposition of all Government-furnished property not consumed in performance of the Task Order.

Government furnished property (GFP) may include, but not limited to: road base, culverts, gates, rip rap, and cattle guards. GFP provided will be identified in the individual task order when applicable.

Transportation Cost: It is anticipated that the majority of GFM/GFE will be provided at or adjacent to the project site. In such instances, no separate transportation costs would be incurred or cost. If transportation of GFM/GFE is other than what would normally be encountered, the Government reserves the right to negotiate a separate cost into the pricing of the associated Task Order.

Risk and Responsibility: Once accepted, the Contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to any GFM/GFE.

C.12 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

12.1 STAGING AREA: The Contracting Officer Representative shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the work site as practicable. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

12.2 SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government at work sites.

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C.13 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

"Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects" (FP-03 and/or FP-14, U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03.htm.

"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices"

C.13 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Additional and/or Special Project Specifications will be provided per individual task order and incorporated into that task order.

C.14 DRAWINGS

Drawings will be provided per task order when applicable.

C.15 SUBMITTALS

Definition: Submittals - Product literature, catalog cuts, product samples, shop drawings, as-built drawings, Quality Control Plans, and other documents submitted to the Contracting Officer for information or for review and approval when required by the Task Order.

Submittals shall be presented in two copies unless indicated otherwise. The Contracting Officer will return one copy of the submittal to the Contractor, whether approved or rejected.

All submittals shall be accompanied with a transmittal sheet signed by the Project Site Superintendent. Salient characteristics of the materials proposed for use shall be clearly identified in the submittal. The Project Site Superintendent shall certify that he has reviewed the submittal and has determined that the submittal is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract and Task Order. Illegible, incomplete, or uncertified submittals may be rejected.

Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to any work being performed on the Task Order or materials being delivered to the job site.

Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

Allow 14 calendar days for government review of submittals. Review time shall commence upon receipt of a satisfactory submittal certified by the Project Site Superintendent containing all information required to completely and thoroughly evaluate the submittal. Time shall start anew for each submittal and any required resubmissions.

C.16 CATALOG CUTS

Catalog cuts shall contain manufacturer's description, specifications and sketches of the material and equipment provided. The catalog cut shall contain sufficient information, which can be used to determine compliance with these specifications. Submit catalog cuts as required by a negotiated Task Order. Clearly indicate selected item and components being proposed. Requirements will be identified per individual task order.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03.htm

C.17 SAMPLES

Product samples shall include color, pattern, style, and other information required to fully describe the items being proposed as required by the Task Order.

C.18 TEST RESULTS

Submit test results as required by the Task Order. Requirements will be identified per individual task order.

C.19 PERMITS & CERTIFICATES

Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the Task Order.

C.20 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INDENTIFICAITON

Submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal Standard 313. Two copies of each MSDS shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than the delivery date of the product.

C.21 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (AGAR 452.211-73)(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.

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORREPONDENCE

The IDIQ contract will be identified with an individual contract number for each award made. This number shall be referenced on all official communication relating to the base IDIQ Contractor.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.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/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (DEC 2014) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION

Pre-final Inspection: The Government may, at its own discretion, conduct a pre-final inspection prior to the contractor requesting a final inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to final inspection.

Final Inspection: Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall submit a written request for final inspection to the Contracting Officer and the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative. This request must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the requested date for final inspection. The final inspection will be performed with the Contractor by the appropriate Government personnel.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

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/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations -

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 7-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 not later than the date identified in the individual task order(s). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.3 FAR 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least Fifteen Percent (15%) percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

F.4 CONTRACT PERIOD AND EXERCISING OF OPTION(S)

The contract period shall extend for one calendar year from the date of award. However, at the option of the Government, the contract may be renewed for additional one year periods, not to exceed four option year periods, provided the Contracting Officer serves notice of renewal at least 60 days prior to contract expiration.

F.5 AGAR 452.211-75 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (FEB 1988) [DEVIATION]

The effective period of this contract is from March 1 2018 through February 28, 2019, not including any option years exercised.

Base Year: March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019 Option Year 1: March 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020 Option Year 2: March 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021 Option Year 3: March 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022 Option Year 4: March 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1 CONTRACTING OFFICE

The Utah Acquisition Support Center of the United States Forest Service, Department of Agriculture is responsible for this solicitation, award and administration of the contract. All written correspondence shall reference the contract number and/or solicitation number. Communications shall be directed to:

Utah Acquisition Support Center Charlotte Vanderbilt, Contracting Officer 1749 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 cvanderbilt@fs.fed.us

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The awarded base contract(s) will have a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designated by appointment letter. Each awarded task order will have a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designated by appointment letter.

G.3 SUBCONTRACTS

Before entering into a subcontract covering any part of the work called for, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer and submit information required by the Contracting Officer.

G.4 INVOICES

The Contractor shall utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service offered free of charge to Government Agencies and their suppliers.

A one-time enrollment in IPP will generate a series of emails that will be sent to the point of contact established in your SAM.gov account. The first email will be from “IPP User Administration” and will contain the IPP login ID and link to the IPP Website. A second email from “Treasure UPS User Administration” containing the password will be sent within 24 hours. Once both emails are received, the Contractor will login to the IPP application and complete the registration process. After login, you will be able to access IPP training information.

IPP System benefits include the ability to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as:

Email notification when invoice(s) are paid Online payment history Email notification when you are awarded a new contract The email notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent payment information. For additional information, please visit the www.ipp.gov website to learn more. The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through mailto:cvanderbilt@fs.fed.us

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Friday (excluding Federal holidays) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, to answer questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process. Their toll-free number is 1-866-973.3131 or they can be reached at IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.

G.5 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror(s) is required. It will be scheduled within seven (7) days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a location to be determined.

G.6 IDENTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED USERS

The following have authority to place Task Orders under this contract for Road Repair and Maintenance and Decommissioning on the Dixie, Fishlake, and Manti La Sal National Forest, Utah: All Region 4 Acquisition Service Center Contracting Officers with the appropriate warrant authority. The individuals listed above are authorized to utilize this contract for project work on the specified Forests in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the contract.

G.7 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

In accordance with FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds- Construction, performance and/or payment bonds may be required according to the amount of task order.

G.8 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

Base IDIQ: A post award conference with the successful offeror(s) is required and will be scheduled within 30 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a time and location to be determined.

Individual Task Orders: As identified per Task Order. Prior to the Contractor commending work, a post award conference may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s Project Manager/Site Superintendent shall attend the conference. If the contract involves a subcontractor, a representative of each major subcontractor is also required to attend.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (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 Regulations -

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H.2 KEY PERSONNEL (AGAR 452.237-74) (FEB 1988) [DEVIATION]

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Contract Manager/Site Superintendent.

(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 persons 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.3 TASK ORDER KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer: Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H.4 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.

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(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…