Solicitation.docx

1284N819R0001

REGION 4 UTAH ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL COVER SHEET

Issuing Office: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service Utah Acquisition Support Center C/O Fremont River Ranger District 138 South Main Loa, UT 84747 Solicitation No: 1284N819R0001 Offers are solicited for: Flaming Gorge Ranger District Addition (Flaming Gorge Ranger District – Ashley National Forest)

THIS PROJECT IS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS

NOTICE TO OFFEROR(S)/SUPPLIER(S): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation’s closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.

Important – Notice to Offeror:

1. This is a complete copy. Information and instructions for submission of proposals as well as contract provisions and specifications are contained in this OFFEROR REFERENCE COPY. This copy should be retained by offerors.

2. Note: An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) IS REQUIRED. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. (See Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15.)

3. At a minimum, offeror shall submit the following documents with their response to this solicitation:

SF-1442 – Solicitation, Offer and Award (Complete, Date, and Sign) Part I, Section B- l, Schedule of Items Part II, Section I-12, FAR 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials (if applicable) Attachment J- 4, Standard Form 1413 - Subcontractor Form Attachment J- 7, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Attachment J- 8 Standard Form 24 - Bid Bond Part IV, Section K- 1, FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications Part IV, Section K- 4, Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification Responses to Technical, Business Evaluation Factors (Detailed in Sections L & M) NOTE: Forms must be completed and submitted intact.

The solicitation number shall be written on the outside of your envelope. Offers must be mailed or hand delivered (faxed or e-mailed offers will not be accepted). **Overnight delivery to Loa, Utah is not guaranteed**

IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CONTRACTOR’S BE REGISTERED AND VALID IN THE System for Award Management – SAM – DATABASE, PRIOR TO AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. THE WEBSITE IS https://www.sam.gov/SAM/; CONTRACTORS SHALL ALSO BE REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE UNDER THE NAICS CODE THAT THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED UNDER, OR DEMONSTRATE THEIR ABILITY TO QUALIFY AS A SMALL BUSINESS UNDER THE IDENTIFIED NAICS CODE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 12

C- 1 - Scope of Contract

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 13

E- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 14

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 17 - 20

H-11 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 21 - 39

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

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 40 - 43

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

L- 4 - Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

for Construction

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 59 - 60

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1284N819R0001

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|_| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

01/17/2019

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

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

942630

6. PROJECT NUMBER

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

USDA - Forest Service Fremont River Ranger District ATTN: Tamera Draper - Utah Acquisition Support Center 138 South Main Loa, UT 84747

Tamera Draper

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 435.896.1095

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 number, date):

Flaming Gorge Ranger District Office Addition Flaming Gorge Ranger District Ashley National Forest City of Manila, County of Daggett, State of Utah

Project Magnitude: The estimated price magnitude is: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Site Visit schedule: Due to the Federal Government Shutdown, a site visit has not been scheduled at this time. Offerors will need to continually monitor the FBO.gov webpage for updated information. Meet at: Manila Office, 25 West Hwy 43, Manila, UT

Due date for proposals: A proposal due date will be established immediately upon resolution of the Government Shutdown. Please monitor the FBO.gov webpage for updated information.

Offers may be mailed, shipped or hand delivered to:

Fremont River Ranger District ATTN: Tamera Draper 138 South Main Loa, Utah 84747 Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals delivered after due date at 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time will be rejected. Overnight delivery to Loa, Utah is not guaranteed; allow multiple days for proposal to be mailed or shipped.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 270 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.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (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 required 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)

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

USDA - Forest Service Region 4, Acquisition Management Utah Acquisition Support Center - UASC 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

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Flaming Gorge Ranger District Office Addition Flaming Gorge Ranger District, Ashley National Forest City of Manila, County of Daggett, State of Utah

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

FLAMING GORGE RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE ADDITION

11/16/2018

Base Bid

Broken into Schedule of Values

Total Base -

Bid Option-A

Total Option-A -

Bid Option-B

Total Option-B -

Total Bid (includes Base, Options A and B)

* Designated Method of Measurement:

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

Business Name:

Date:

Offeror Name:

DUNs Number:

Offeror Title:

Phone Number:

Signature of Offeror:

E-Mail Address:

B- 2 Payment for Bond Premiums

Note: 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- 3 Option Items

The Government intends to award option items at the time of award, subject to the availability of funds. If option items are not included at time of award, the Government reserves the right to award option items up to 120 days from date of award.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 Scope of Contract This project consists of constructing an office addition of approximately 3,225 square feet to the existing Flaming Gorge Ranger District office. The facility is located in Manila, Utah on property owned by the Ashley National Forest. The project includes some site demolition, disposal and preparation for new construction. There is minor selective building demolition of a concrete stair, railing and siding on the existing building. The contract includes the construction of an addition to the west that will be connected by a breezeway and planter between the existing building and building addition. The additional office space houses a new conference room, break area, open office areas, two single offices, hallways, bathrooms, mechanical room, and telecom room. The project includes installation of HVAC systems, toilets, urinal, drinking fountain, sinks, lavatories piping, electrical panels, wiring, lighting, outlets, and telecommunications. Exterior work includes the construction of a new concrete entry, landscaping, irrigation, and exterior site elements as shown in the drawings and specifications.

The project includes the following base bid items and bid option items as shown in the Schedule of Items:

Base Bid:

Mobilization and Bond District Office Addition: Lump Sum, but include a Schedule of Values for the bid (Items further described under specification Section 000501: All building addition work within 10’ of perimeter) Division 1: General Requirements Division 2: Existing Conditions Division 3: Concrete Division 5: Metals Division 6: Wood and Plastics and Composites Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection Division 8: Openings Division 9: Finishes Division 10: Specialties Division 11 and 12: Equipment and Furnishings Division 22: Plumbing Division 23: Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning Division 26, 27, 28: Electrical, Communications and Security Divisions 31,32: Earthwork and Exterior Improvements Steel planter boxes Electrical service and feeder to Panel D Electrical Parking Lot Lighting and Damaged Com Cable Bid Option – A:

Site Furnishings (picnic tables) (2) Site Furnishings (bike rack) Landscape Irrigation system Exterior Plants, Boulder Placement, Planting media Landscape stone, weed barrier, steel edging Bid Option – B (Civil)Asphalt Parking Lot Concrete sidewalk, hardscape, curb, gutter

C- 2 Project Location The Project Site is located on USDA Forest Service property at the address of 25 West Hwy 43, Manila, UT 84046. Located in Daggett County.

C- 3 Site Information and Limitations

0. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

The areas of the office building shall remain open during the construction. The contractor shall be responsible for constructing a temporary barrier between the areas of the building to remain and the new construction. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access to construction areas.

The Contractor shall not disrupt existing utility service (water, power, telecom, sewer, etc.) to and within the existing building without coordination and approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Water is available at the site for construction purposes.

Electrical power is available at the site for construction purposes. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating modifications to existing power to allow for his use.

Other utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work. Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of one stool for every 10 workers assigned or working on site with a minimum of one required. The contractor will not be allowed to utilize the toilet facilities available within the government facilities.

C- 4 Traffic Control and Construction Signing

0. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the CO and Local Transportation Authority. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

Signing and barricades shall be adequate enough to protect Forest Service employees and public during all phases of construction.

C- 5 Work Camps, Staging and Storage Areas

0. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site. Overnight camping on site will not be allowed.

Confine storage of materials and equipment as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall maintain access to the facilities for Forest Service contracting personnel.

C- 6 Inspection of Worksite

0. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

C- 7 Project Start Date

A. Anticipated project start date is April 2019 (this date will be adjusted pending the resolution of the Federal Government Shutdown).

C- 8 Contract Time

A. 270 Calendar Days from issuance of Notice to Proceed

C- 9 Project Magnitude

Government Cost Estimate, per FAR 36.204, is Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The Government anticipates the magnitude being closer to the lower range of this spread.

C-10 Specifications

0. The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

Section 000501 - District Office Addition Section 010250 - Construction Staking Section 011250 - Measurement And Payment With Asphalt Section 011900 - Mobilization Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures Section 014100 - Quality Control Section 023701 - Sediment And Erosion Control Measures Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal Section 033000 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 033510 - Polished Concrete Finishing Section 033545 - Concrete Sidewalks And Curb & Gutters Section 051200 - Structural Steel Framing Section 055000- Metal Fabrications Section 061000 - Rough Carpentry Section 061500 – Tongue and Groove Wood Ceiling and Soffits Section 061600 - Sheathing Section 064023 - Interior Architectural Woodwork Section 071113 - Bituminous Dampproofing Section 072100 - Thermal Insulation Section 074113.16 - Standing-Seam Metal Roof Panels Section 074213.13 - Metall Wall Panels Section 074570 - Cementitious Panels Section 076200 - Sheet Metal Flashing And Trim Section 079200 - Joint Sealants Section 081111 – Hollow Metal Frames Section 081416 - Flush Wood Doors Section 082143 - Out-Swing Entry Doors Section 083113 - Access Doors And Frames Section 084113 – Aluminum Storefornt Section 085200 - Aluminum Clad Wood Windows Section 087100 - Door Hardware Section 088000 - Glazing Section 092900 - Gypsum Board Section 093000 - Tiling Section 096810 - Carpet Tile

Section 097700 - Special Wall Finishes Section 099120 - Painting Section 099300 - Staining And Transparent Finishing Section 099600 - High-Performance Coatings Section 101400 - Exterior Signs Section 101401 - Building Interior Signage Section 101550 - Toilet Compartments Section 102239 - Folding Panel Partitions Section 102800 - Toilet And Bath Accessories Section 105201 - Fire-Protection Specialties Section 113100 - Appliances Section 122113 - Roller Window Shades Section 124813 - Entrance Floor Mats And Frames Section 129300 - Site Furnishings Section 220517 - Sleeves And Sleeve Seals For Plumbing Piping Section 220519 - Meters And Gages For Plumbing Piping Section 220529 - Hangers And Supports For Plumbing Piping And Equipment Section 220553 - Identification For Plumbing Piping And Equipment Section 220719 - Plumbing Piping Insulation Section 221100 - Water Distribution Systems Section 221102 - Curb Valves And Boxes Section 221116 - Domestic Water Piping Section 221119 - Domestic Water Piping Specialties Section 221123 - Domestic Water Pumps Section 221300 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Section 221316 - Sanitary Waste And Vent Piping Section 221319 - Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties Section 223400 - Fuel-Fired, Domestic-Water Heaters Section 224100 - Residential Plumbing Fixtures Section 224213.13 - Commercial Water Closets Section 224213.16 - Commercial Urinals Section 224216.13 - Commercial Lavatories Section 224216.16 - Commercial Sinks Section 224716 - Pressure Water Coolers Section 230517 - Sleeves And Sleeve Seals For Hvac Piping Section 230519 - Meters And Gages For Hvac Piping Section 230529 - Hangers And Supports For Hvac Piping And Equipment Section 230548 - Vibration And Seismic Controls For Hvac Section 230553 - Identification For Hvac Piping And Equipment Section 230593 - Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing For Hvac Section 230713 - Duct Insulation Section 230719 - Hvac Piping Insulation Section 231126 - Facility Liquefied-Petroleum Gas Piping Section 232300 - Refrigerant Piping Section 233113 - Metal Ducts Section 233300 - Air Duct Accessories Section 233713.13 - Air Diffusers Section 233713.23 - Air Registers And Grilles Section 235416.13 - Gas-Fired Furnaces Section 236313 - Air-Cooled Refrigerant Condensers Section 238216.13 - Refrigerant Air Coils Section 260500 - Common Work Results For Electrical Section 260519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables Section 260526 - Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems Section 260533 - Raceways And Boxes For Electrical Systems Section 260553 - Identification For Electrical Systems Section 260923 - Lighting Control Devices Section 262726 - Wiring Devices Section 265100 - Lighting Section 270500 - Common Work Results For Communications Section 270526 - Grounding And Bonding For Communications Systems Section 270528 - Pathways For Communications Systems Section 270536 - Cable Trays For Communications Systems Section 271100 - Communications Equipment Room Fittings Section 271200 - Communications Copper Network Cabling Section 311000 - Clearing And Grubbing Section 312000 - Earthwork Section 312010 - Select Borrow Section 312100 - Project Site Preparation And Grading Section 312225 - Excavation & Embankment Section 321200 - Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Section 321204 - Crushed Aggregate Base Or Surface Course Section 322640 - Pavement Marking Section 322705 - Pavement Sawing Section 328000 - Irrigation System Section 329220 - Drainage Structure Section 329310 - Exterior Plants, Landscape Boulders And Topsoil Section 329400 - Landscape Stone, Wood Mulch, Weed Barrier & Landscape Edging

C-11 Biobased Product Utilization

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 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).

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. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

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 (see Section L, Clause L-6 - Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals).

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.

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-12 Government-furnished Property (Reference Section I, FAR Clause 52.245-1)

Gate Key

C-13 Standard Specifications

See Section J for the list of Standard Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C-14 Special Project Specifications

See Section J for the list of Special Project Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C-15 Drawings

See Section J for the listing of Drawings that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

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 - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

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 10-calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 270 Calendar Days after the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F- 3 AGAR 452.211.74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from Date of Issuance of Notice to Proceed through 270 Calendar Days.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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:

G- 2 Contracting Officer’s Representative

The awarded base contract will have a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designated by appointment letter. Each awarded task order may have an individual 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, including a signed SF-1413 and report the percentage of subcontracting performed on this project (See Exhibit #4).

G- 4 Measurement

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

G- 5 Government Furnished Property

· Access key

G- 6 Performance and Payment Bonds

In accordance with FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction, bonding will be required according to the amount of the contract award.

G- 7 AGAR 425.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a time and location to be determined.

G- 8 Submission of Invoices

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) 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:

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 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.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 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.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

H- 2 Use of Premises

The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform the contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

H- 3 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: 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- 4 AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor’s Responsibility for Fire Fighting.

(1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work.

(2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

(b) Contractor’s Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor’s Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to firefighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the Changes Clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H- 5 Incidental Payment Items

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

H- 6 Conformity With Drawings and Specifications

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

H- 7 Local Material Sources

(a) Designated Sources--Sources of local materials will be designated on the drawings. The Government assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of material in the source. The Contractor shall determine the equipment and work required to produce the specified product.

The Contractor shall utilize all suitable material in the source. The designation of source will include the rights of the Contractor to use certain area(s) for plant site, stockpiles, and haul roads. Any Contractor royalty payment requirements will be stated below.

When materials are subject to weight measurement, the weight/volume relationship used for determination of designed quantities will be shown on the Drawings.

Should the designated source, due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor, contain insufficient suitable material, the Government will provide another source with an equitable adjustment in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions and Changes clauses.

(b) Contractor-Furnished Sources--When the material sources are not designated as provided above or the Contractor elects not to use designated sources, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified product with no adjustment in contract price, unless weight/volume relationship differences between designated source material and Contractor-furnished source material result in financial disadvantage to the Government. Quality testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

H- 8 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

Reference made in the contract to specifications, standards, or test methods adopted by AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, or other recognized National technical associations, shall mean specifications, standards, or test methods (including interim or tentative issues) which are in effect on the date of the solicitation.

H- 9 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. 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.

Necessary warning signs and guards shall be posted during blasting operations to safeguard the public.

H-10 Landscape Preservation

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material, which falls outside of these limits, shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

H-11 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. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors will be enrolled automatically. Contractor will subsequently receive electronic notification from IPP of enrollment. IPP password will be delivered electronically to allow first login to IPP. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

H-12 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (FEB 2011)

(a) General. This contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), and Forest Service Acquisition Regulations (FSAR) that require past performance evaluations to be completed and entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

(b) Contact Information. At the Prework Meeting, the name and email address of the Contractor Representative will be required.

(c) Assessment. Upon completion of the work associated with the contract/delivery orders, an evaluation will be initiated by the Contracting Officer in the CPARS system and the Contractor Representative will receive an auto-email from CPARS with instructions for completion of the evaluation.

H-13 Prework Conference

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. Also at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be developed and established in writing.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I- 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…