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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

896458

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL OFFICE

1617 COLE BLVD

LAKEWOOD CO 80401

82X9

USDA FOREST SERVICE -AQM

1617 COLE BLVD

LAKEWOOD CO 80401

STAR YEO (303)275-5311

1x 05/01/2018

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

This is a new project for construction services for the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger

District located on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin

National Grassland (MBRTB). The purpose of this contract is to perform sewer and water line construction work at the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District compound located in Saratoga, Wyoming. The work shall consist of all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials to connect the District compound to the

Town of Saratoga municipal utilities.

Location of Project: 2171 Highway 130

PO Box 249 Saratoga, WY 82331

Latitude 41.437808° Longitude -106.803759°

Contract Time: 180 calendars days, starting on or about June 1, 2018

Contract magnitude of this contract is between $250,000 to $500,000.

North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structure Construction.

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 180 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

F.6 AGAR 452.211-74

05/16/2018

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST

2468 JACKSON ST

LARAMIE WY 82070

STAR M. YEO

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is $36.50 million

THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE

Delivery: 05/01/2018

Delivery Location Code: 8508

MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST

2468 JACKSON ST

LARAMIE WY 82070 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 06/01/2018 to 12/01/2018

001 Saratoga Bunkhouse Phase I (Utility Construction)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

12850818R0003 BCH Utility Water and Sewer Main

Contents

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PURPOSE

C.2. SPECIFICATIONS

C.3 SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

C.4 PERMITS

C.5 SUBMITTALS

C.6 USE OF PREMISES

C.7 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

C.8 QUANTITY DETERMINATION

C.9 BIOBASED PRODUCTS

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AGAR 452.247-71 Marking Deliverables (FEB 1988)

D.2 AGAR 452.247-72 Packing for Domestic Shipment (FEB 1988)

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. 1 FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984)

E.2 FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

E.3 AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance. (FEB 1988)

E.4 Contractor Quality Control Inspection System

E.4.1 Quality Control Plan

E.4.2 Contractor Quality Control Inspection

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

F.3 FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

F.4 FAR 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (APR 1984)

F.5 AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek--Construction Schedule. (NOV 1996)

F.6 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988)

F.7 AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of the Contract. (FEB 1988)

F.8 Reports and Plans

F.8.1

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 INVOICE

G.2. PAYMENT:

G.3 FOREST SERVICE REPRSENTATIVES:

G.4 AGAR 452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996)

G.5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)

H.2 FAR 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

H.3 AGAR 452.228-71 Insurance Coverages (NOV 1996)

H.4 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING REPORTS & OTHER SUBMITTALS

H. 5. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE

H.6 SAFETY PLAN

H.7 AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response. (NOV 1996)

H.8 AGAR Advisory Number 96 Contractor Performance Information and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

H.9 Loss, Damage, or Destruction

H.10 Conformity With Drawings and Specifications

H.11 Local Material Sources

H.12 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

H.13 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

I.2 FAR 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (APR 1984)

I.3 FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015)

I.4 FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)

I.5 FAR 52.225-9 Buy American —Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

I.6 FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

I.7 FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEP 1996)

I.8 AGAR 452.228-70 Alternative Forms of Security (NOV 1996)

I.9 AGAR 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums--Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

I.10 Order of Precedence - Construction

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

K.1 FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (JAN 2014)

K.2 FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (JUL 2013)

K.3 FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (APR 2012) Complete & Return with proposal

K.4 FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)

K.5 AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. (SEP 2001)

K.6 AGAR 452.209 – 70 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law – Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

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

L.2 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

L.3 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

L.4 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995)

L.5 452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988)

SECTION M – EVAULATION FACTORS

M.1 EVALUATION FACTORS

M.2 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF THE EVALUATION FACTORS

M.3 AWARD DETERMINATION

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item # Description Method of

Measure Quantity Units Unit Price Total

General Sitework 1 Mobilization LSQ Job LS 2 Erosion and Sediment Control LSQ Job LS 3 Testing LSQ Job LS 4 Seeding and Mulching LSQ Job LS 5 Cleanup and Restoration LSQ Job LS 6 Construction Surveying LSQ Job LS Utility - Water 7 Water Line – 8” PVC AQ 711 LF 8 Water Line – 12” PVC AQ 628 LF 9 Water Line – 4” PVC AQ 763 LF

10 Water Line – 1 – ½” Type K Copper AQ 761 LF

11 1-1/2” Water Meter and Pressure Regulator Valve

AQ 1 Unit

12 Gate Valves AQ 10 Unit 13 Bends, Fittings, and Couplings AQ 21 Unit

14 Waterline Lowering, Connections, and Removal Work

LSQ Job LS

15 Abandon Existing Waterline in Place LSQ Job LS Utility - Water

16 Sanitary Sewer Manholes AQ 4 Unit 17 Sewer Line – 6” PVC AQ 973 LF 18 Sewer Line – 4” PVC AQ 210 LF 19 Sewer Line – 1-1/4” PVC Force Main AQ 157 LF 20 Grinder Lift Station LSQ Job LS 21 Abandon Existing Sanitary Sewer in

Place LSQ Job LS

Project Total $

1. Mobilization will be negotiated and paid for on this contract.

2. Mobilization shall be paid one time per job. Mobilization will not be paid for the return trip to the base of operations, or for re-mobilization to the same project (e.g. equipment taken back to the base of operations for the weekend), unless agreed in advance by the Contracting Officer. Mobilization covers the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project area.

3. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE ON ACTUAL WORK PERFORMED.

4. REQUIREMENTS: OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

(SAM) IN ACCORDANCE TO FAR 52.204-7. (www.sam.gov)

Company Name Mailing Address Base of Operations (If Different from Mailing Address):__________________________________ City, State, Zip Telephone #

E-Mail Address DUNS Number

END OF SECTION B

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PURPOSE

This is a new project for construction services for the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District located on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland (MBRTB). The purpose of this contract is to perform sewer and water line construction work at the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District compound located in Saratoga, Wyoming. The work shall consist of all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials to connect the District compound to the Town of Saratoga’s municipal utilities.

The sanitary sewer construction will require the installation of a duplex grinder pump lift station, and the construction of approximately 160 lineal feet of 1 ¼” sanitary sewer force main, 210 lineal feet of 4” gravity sanitary sewer, and 980 lineal feet of 6” gravity sanitary sewer from the existing Town of Saratoga 8” gravity sanitary sewer. The existing onsite wastewater disposal system will be abandoned in accordance with WYDEQ regulations once the new sanitary sewer is connected to the Town of Saratoga.

In addition, the project includes construction of approximately 630 lineal feet of 12” water main, 710 lineal feet of 8” water main, 760 lineal feet of 4” fire service line, and 760 lineal feet of 1-1/2” domestic services to three buildings onsite, three fire hydrants, and all taps, valves, meters, fittings, thrust blocks, and other appurtenances to connect the Forest Service site to the Town of Saratoga’s water distribution system.

All work shall adhere to industry standards, local building code requirements, and manufacturer installation recommendations.

C.2. SPECIFICATIONS

General specifications for all End Result type work listed in the Schedule of Items are included in this original solicitation as attachment Project Manual Construction Documentation version 2017-11-27.

C.2.1 PLANS

Several plans are included in the Specifications covering certain standard work items. See Attachment Municipal Water & Sewer Construction.

C.2.2 AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

C.2.3 AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.3 SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

2171 Highway 130 PO Box 249 Saratoga, WY 82331

Latitude 41.437808° Longitude -106.803759°

C.4 PERMITS

A. State Electrical Inspection is required for this project. Obtain permits for electrical work if the State Electrical Inspector requires a permit to do the inspection.

B. Obtain permits for work required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations.

C.5 SUBMITTALS

Prepare submittals as required by attached Project Manual Construction Documents.

C.6 USE OF PREMISES

A. Storage of materials and supplies will be confined to areas as approved by the Contracting Officer. All construction waste shall be properly disposed of in accordance with County and Wyoming State Laws.

B. Lodging and meals are available in Saratoga, Wyoming. Public restrooms are not available on-site.

C. Work hours shall be limited to 0700-1700 Monday through Friday, unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

C.7 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

There is no specified construction sequence for this project. However, the connection of the existing compound facilities to the municipal utilities must be done in a manner that will limit the disruption of water and sewer service to essential outages required to connect the new service to the existing water and sewer lines.

C.8 QUANTITY DETERMINATION

Quantities shall be confirmed by the Contractor prior to bid.

C.9 BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) 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 Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for minor construction for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Hydraulic fluid, Equipment Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids, Fuel Additives, Engine Oils, Office Products (Ink, paper, cleaning products).

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 (i.e. particular crop or livestock). 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.

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to: http://www.biopreferred.gov.

END OF SECTION C

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AGAR 452.247-71 Marking Deliverables (FEB 1988)

(a) The contract number shall be placed on or adjacent to all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items called for by the contract.

(b) Mark deliverables, except reports, for:

I. Identifies the contract by number under which the item is being delivered.

II. Identifies the contract by project name (BCH Utility – Sewer/Water)

III. Identifies the deliverable Item Number or Report Requirement which requires the delivered item(s).

IV. Indicates whether the Contractor considers the delivered item to be a partial or full satisfaction of the requirement.

(End of Clause)

D.2 AGAR 452.247-72 Packing for Domestic Shipment (FEB 1988)

(c) Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

END OF SECTION D

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. 1 FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984) The Contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers' parts. This clause takes precedence over any Government inspection and testing required in the contract's specifications, except for specialized inspections or tests specified to be performed solely by the Government.

(End of clause)

E.2 FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

(a) Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not -

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may -

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately.

Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

E.3 AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance. (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: the project site.

Addendum to 452.246-70 – Formal acceptance or rejection of all work will be accomplished by the Contract Officer or Contracting Officer Representative upon completion of this project on a certified USDA Forest Service Form FS-6300-15 Certification of Final Inspection. After final payment has been received by the Contractor, the Contractor will certify by signing the USDA Form FS-6300-16 Contract Release, and provide the original to the Contracting Officer.

E.4 Contractor Quality Control Inspection System The Contractor shall identify the quality control inspection system it will use to ensure that contract specifications will be achieved.

At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor shall produce written inspection records in a format and at times and places satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer and be maintained until the date of contract closure. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

E.4.1 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall provide a general Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the technical proposal as required in Section L Technical Proposal. The Contractor shall supplement the QCP within 7 days before start work based on items awarded to the Contractor and Government comments. The contractor shall conduct quality control inspections on all aspects of work.

The field inspections shall be performed on each sub-item listed in each task order.

The general Quality Control Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor will assure quality meets the requirements and specifications of the contract. The Plan shall describe how quality will be monitored to assure the performance standards are met, the supervision of crew and work, and personnel that will be performing the quality control. Quality control shall include monitoring quality while work is in progress, residiual tree protection and other associated tasks, suchs as sample plots of thinning and subitems.

E.4.2 Contractor Quality Control Inspection. At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

END OF SECTION E

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation may be accessed at www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-17 Government Delay 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 ten (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 December 1, 2018. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Alternate I (Apr 1984). If the completion date is expressed as a specific calendar date, computed on the basis of the contractor receiving the notice to proceed by a certain day, add the following paragraph to the basic clause:

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by September 11, 2017.

The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

NOTE concerning FAR Clause 52.211-10:

(1) It is the Contractor’s due diligence to ensure this clause is in the contract when reviewing the Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB), to ensure that a set start time and completion time are established in the contract.

(2) Should the clause not be written in the contract, then this note becomes effective and the Contractor shall commence work within 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, which shall not occur until the Government accepts in writing the bonds if they are required, and complete it by the delivery date listed on the SF 33, the form used for the contract.

(3) This note is not applicable to contracts that have FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) in them.

* The Government recognizes that seasonal climatic conditions may occur that restrict or prohibit normal construction activities. The anticipated length of the seasonal delay for this project is 10 days. This number of days has been included in calculating the stated period of performance. Therefore, the contract period of performance will not be extended due to normal seasonal weather delays.

(End of clause)

F.3 FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed -

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

(End of clause)

F.4 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 50 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.

(End of Clause)

F.5 AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek--Construction Schedule. (NOV 1996)

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

The maximum workday that will be approved is 10 Hrs. per day.

(End of Clause) F.6 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from June 1, 2018 to December 1, 2018

(End of Clause)

F.7 AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of the Contract. (FEB 1988) The effective period of this contract is from date of award through 180 days after award.

F.8 Reports and Plans

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall electronically submit all Contract Data Requirements List Items (CDRL) (contract plans, reports, etc.) in the specified format using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PDF, or other specified software. If no format is specified, the Contractor may use its own format. Unless otherwise specified, all CDRL items shall be submitted to the Government via electronic submission (e-mail).

F.8.1 The Contractor shall provide all reports, plans, and submittals that are specified in this Section. The Contractor is accountable for assuring that reports contain accurate and complete data. The Contractor shall prepare written procedures describing the source of information as well as the specific steps followed in the collection and preparation of data for each report. All reports must be supported with sufficient documentation and audit trails. The reports shall be titled as listed. The Contractor shall submit a negative report if there is no data to report. Required reports are include in the Specifications: Section J-1. BCHRD Project Manual 2017-11-27, and J-2. 2339.10C Brush – Creek-Hayden 100%Set_WY STAMPED.

END OF SECTION F

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 INVOICE

G.1.1 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) mandated the transition of all Integrated Acquisition System (IAS) payments to the US Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This allows electronic routing and approval of IAS related invoices. The Forest Service's (FS) completed transition to the new process is scheduled for February 24, 2014.

It will be necessary for contractors to login to their IPP accounts every 90 days to keep their IPP accounts active. The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and Treasury. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information located on the IPP website. Please make sure that your company has registered with IPP to establish your account.

G.1.2. INVOICE FORMAT

The invoice format/template the contractor shall use in submitting invoices is to reflect the award document with the individual line items through the IPP platform. The contractor shall attached their companies version of the paper invoice to the IPP invoice.

G.1.3 INVOICE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO

Contractor shall submit invoices to the IPP platform.

IN ACCORDANCE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT.

G.2. PAYMENT:

(1) Contractor and government personnel will decide on the method of payment, whether it be partial payments, based on some measure, or as one deliverable at the end of the project.

(2) Payment for Materials Off Site In accordance with Clause 52.232-5, progress payments may include payment for materials stored off site. Contractor shall provide a copy of the paid invoice; provide evidence that the material will be included in the finished project; and identify the location where the materials are stored, so that the government may make visual inspection if the Contracting Officer deems it necessary. The Contractor shall be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of the materials until such time as the materials are physically in the possession and control of the government. The Contractor will not be held liable to the extent that the Contracting Officer determines that the loss, damage, or destruction occurred through the fault or negligence of the government or its agents.

G.2.1 PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:

Payments are made by the US Department of Treasury through information from System for Award Management (SAM).

G.3 FOREST SERVICE REPRSENTATIVES:

G.3.1 The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is responsible for the administration of this contract and is solely authorized to take action on behalf of the Government. Unless specified otherwise within this contract, the PCO referred to as the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer for this contract is:

STAR M. YEO, CONTRACT SPECIALIST

PHONE: 303-275-5311

FAX: 303-275-5453

EMAIL: starmyeo@fs.fed.us US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region 740 Simms Street Golden, Colorado 80401

G.3.2 The Contracting Officer Representative is responsible for the on-site administration of this contract. The delegated authority and responsibilities will be defined on a delegation letter issued after contract award.

The Contracting Officer Representative for this contract is:

JACOB BROWN, NORTH ZONE ENGINEER

PHONE: 307-745-2436

FAX: 307-745-2398

https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:starmyeo@fs.fed.us

EMAIL: jacobwbrown@fs.fed.us US Department of Agriculture Medicine Bowe National Forest Laramie Ranger District 2468 Jackson St.

Laramie, Wyoming 82070-6535

G.4 AGAR 452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer’s Representative with time and place.

(End of Clause)

G.5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Award. A written award or acceptance of offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contractor shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

2. Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall commence work upon receipt of a properly executed Notice to Proceed.

3. Changes. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

4. Unauthorized Instructions from Government or Other Personnel. The Contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise other than the Contracting Officer, or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

5. Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Designation will be made upon contract award and a copy of the designation letters will be furnished to the Contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter.

6. Designation of Authorized Representative of the Contractor. The Contractor shall assign a member or employee who will act as Project Manager during the course of this contract or during the course of this project. The official shall be responsible for affording liaison between the contract forces and the contracting offices. This designation shall be in writing and a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

END OF SECTION G

mailto:jacobwbrown@fs.fed.us

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Project Manager and Project Foreman.

(b) During the first thirty (30) 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 30-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.2 FAR 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective --

(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

(End of Clause)

H.3 AGAR 452.228-71 Insurance Coverages (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and 500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(End of Clause)

H.4 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS, TESTING REPORTS & OTHER SUBMITTALS

The following certificates, test reports, samples and test data shall be submitted on this report. See AGAR section 452.236-76 for timely submittal and approval by Contracting Officer.

The following shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Project Work Schedule FAR 52.236-15 5 Days Notification of Proposed Contractor-Provided Material Sources 10 Days Hazardous Spill Plan 2 Days Contractor Quality Control Plan 5 Days Traffic Control Proposal 10 Days Disposal Statement N/A BCHRD Project Manual 2017-11-27 All Submittals 10 Days

H. 5. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall attend a meeting to discuss the contract terms, work performance requirements, and safety. Also at this meeting such items as work progress schedule, quality control, camping/worksite plan, and fire prevention plans shall be finalized in writing.

H.6 SAFETY PLAN

When required by FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Alt. I, the Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan which addresses the specific hazards of the work site, and shall include working in areas of dead trees and falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that s/he considers is a hazard. The Safety Plan shall also address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will do to increase safety on the worksite.

H.7 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 fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the CHANGES clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H.8 AGAR Advisory Number 96 Contractor Performance Information and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Contractor Performance Information and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be used by the Forest Service for evaluating contractor performance. CPARS is the single USDA-wide system used to collect, maintain, and disseminate contractor performance evaluations to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Past performance reporting is required by FAR 42.1502 and 42.1503. The contractor will be notified by email to review evaluation information submitted by the

Agency. The contractor will have 30 days to submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional information to the Assessing Official before any evaluation is considered final.

H.9 Loss, Damage, or Destruction

(a) Equipment furnished with operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

All claims arising under this clause will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

H.10 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.11 Local Material Sources

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.

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…