SOLICITATION_FENCE_IDIQ.doc

1294TZ18R0003

WESTERN ZONE FENCE (IDIQ)

issuing office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Forest Service western zone contracting office

2324 E. MCDOWELL ROAD

PHOENIX, AZ 85006

solicitation no: 1294TZ18R0003 offers are solicited for: WESTERN ZONE FENCE IDIQ - task Order Contract important – notice to offeror:

at a minimum, offeror shall submit the following documents back with their response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Complete, date, and sign)

2. The bottom of this page with the information below provided

3. Section B – Sample SOI pricing schedules

4. Technical and Business Proposal

5. Section K – Completed Representations and Certifications (Or complete the Representations and Certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (SAM) website at SAM.gov.)

There is no cost to register on the official SAM.gov website. If you are being requested to pay, you are not on the official SAM.gov website.

it is the offerors responsibility to watch for any and all amendments to the solicitation, which shall be issued electronically through fedbizops (fbo.GOV)

VERIFY YOUR PROPOSAL BY COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING:

VENDOR COMPANY NAME: __________________________________ DUNS# _______________________

BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (NAME): _______________________________________________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE:________________________

PHONE: -- --

Do you have an active vendor record for the DUNS number above in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov?

CONTRACTORS WITHOUT AN ACTIVE SAM REGISTRATION BY THE DUE DATE OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD Circle Yes or No

Table of Contents

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

· SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

· SECTION C – Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

· SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

· SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance

· SECTION F – Description and Performance

· SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

· SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

· SECTION I – Contract Clauses

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS,EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

· SECTION J – Exhibits, Attachments, and Appendices

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

· SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

· SECTION L – Solicitation Provisions

· SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1294TZ18R0003

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

3-28-2018

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

USDA, Forest Service

Western Zone Contracting Office 2324 E. McDowell Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85006

SAME AS BLOCK 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

Email: mmcook@fs.fed.us

A. NAME

Margaret M. Cook B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 602-225-5340

SOLICITATION

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

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

Western Zone Fencing (IDIQ) Task Order Contract Project Magnitude: Less than $1,000,000.00 for all awarded contracts in total NOTES: This solicitation is a Request for Proposals, Competitive Procurement. Selection will be based on an evaluation described in Section M. Please review Section L Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals, and Section M prior to submitting your proposal.

SET-ASIDE: This is a TOTAL WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE NAICS: 238990 SIZE STANDARD: $15 million PSC: Z2PZ

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within Specified in Individual Task Orders calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX 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.)

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YES

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NO (WITH EACH TASK ORDER)

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10 Calendar Days following execution of Task Order

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 2 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 p.m. (hour) local time 4-26-18(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee

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is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

C.

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

D.

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

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

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

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I--THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Construction (IDIQ) Fencing Task Order Contract USDA Forest Service Western Zone Contracting Office The intention of this solicitation is to award multiple contracts to place delivery orders against for fence projects for the Tonto, Coconino, Kaibab and Prescott Forests. This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (Task Order) contract that will be effective for a period of five years from the date of award. This contract(s) is intended to provide the Government flexibility to order fence construction projects as need arises and as funding is available. It is not possible to determine the actual requirements during the contract period; the Government cannot specify any definite quantity of services. Actual quantity and time frame when task orders will be placed will vary. The Sample SOI pricing schedules are for the purpose of price evaluation of the basic contract.

Estimated Quantity This is a multiple award IDIQ contract for a five-year period from the date of award. Reference FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19 and FAR 52.216-22 in Section I. All task orders under this multiple award IDIQ requirement may not total more than $1,000,000.00 within the five-year period.

Task Order Procedures: Each awardee will be given fair opportunity to be considered, unless one of the exceptions in FAR 16.505(b)(2) applies. The Forest will provide the pertinent information to the contract holders for each task order such as the pricing schedule, Statement of Work, Maps, applicable Wage Determination, fire plan etc. The contract holders will review the information and provide a proposal. Task Order proposals are to include all costs associated with the work as per the line items requested in the task order. The price per task order is all inclusive. All costs/prices associated with the work (labor, materials, incidentals, bonding, profit, overhead etc.) are to be included in the line items costs per the pricing schedule of the proposed task order. Offerors are encouraged to visit the work areas before submitting task order pricing.

Task order awards will be based on price, past performance, impact on the contractor’s other work, and intention to meet the minimum order amount for the awarded contracts.

Awardees who do not participate in task order competition at least once in a 12-month period, may be removed from consideration for future task orders. In the event an awardee is removed from consideration, the contractor will forfeit the minimum guarantee under AGAR 452.216-73.

B- 1 - Schedule Of Items: See sample task order to provide pricing for evaluation purposes.

B-2 N/A

B-3 N/A

B-4 Work Hours

a. Standard Work Hours: The Contractor shall normally perform tasks during the standard working days of Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays, and the standard working hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. The Contractor may elect, at his option, to work days/hours other than the normal working days/hours provided that:

1. The request is submitted to the COR for approval, AND

2. The Contracting Officer approves the request.

Such hours will be considered priced as performed during standard working days/hours, unless otherwise stated in the applicable Task Order.

B- 5 – Pricing Structure for Task Orders: See Sample Task Orders (SOIs) B- 7 – Definitions

(a) Task Order Contracting: A type of indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) construction project delivery method. TO is an acronym for Task Order.

(b) Task Order: A project-specific authorization to accomplish the work.

(c) Task Order Project Description: The government’s complete description of work to be accomplished via a Task Order. The description will include a copy of all specifications applicable to a project as well as any necessary engineering plans or standard details.

(d) Task Order Request for Proposal: The government’s notification to the Contractor of an upcoming project. The Request for Proposal contains the Project Description, and the requested time-lines and dates for accomplishment of the work.

(e) Task Order Price Proposal: The Contractors fixed price proposal for an individual Task Order based upon the Project Description and other information contained within the Request for Proposal. The Price Proposal will include a quantified list of all line items of work that are necessary for completion of the project.

(f) Task Order Quality Control Plan: A written plan that addresses all aspects of quality control on an individual Task Order. The QA/QC plan must include contact information for the contractor’s QA/QC inspector, a list of all applicable inspection and testing, and procedures for documenting any corrective action.

(g) Task Order Work Schedule: The Government will recommend a timeline for completion of each Task Order. The Contractor must submit a Task Order Work Schedule as a component of each Task Order Proposal. As with the Price Proposal, the Work Schedule must be mutually agreed upon prior to authorization of a Task Order.

PAYMENTS: Invoices MUST be submitted electronically to https://www.ipp.gov/

SECTION C: DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION I - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, mobilization, services, permits, and licenses necessary to provide fence construction services primarily within the Tonto National Forest but may include services within the Prescott National Forest, Coconino National Forest and The Kaibab National Forest, under a multi-year task order contract. Individual task orders will be issued against indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract(s). The awarded contract and task orders shall constitute the entire agreement including all terms and conditions applicable to the contract.

Sample Task Orders have been attached in Exhibit 1 as part of the IDIQ to provide price comparison during the selection process. The Sample Task Orders will be not be awarded as part of the IDIQ.

The Sample Task Orders each contain a Schedule Of Items (SOI). The SOI will include all fees, overhead, bonding and equipment costs. Mobilization to the specific project site, noted in each Sample Task Order, is considered a separate cost and item, and will be specific to each Task Order.

It is anticipated that the number of individually awarded contracts will fall in the range of 2-5. Make certain that all the submission requirements in the RETURN PACKAGE are met (failure to do so may eliminate your response form the competitive range). The Contracting Officer (CO) will make the determination of the competitive range of proposals.

Except for those items or services specifically stated to be furnished by the Government in Section III, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform the work of this contract, task order, and/or attachment(s) to the Acceptable Quality Level indicated in said contract, task order, and/or attachment(s).

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This agreement consists of projects that may include but are not limited to range fencing, fencing for crossing rivers, water gap fencing, gates associated with fencing and pipe rail fencing. Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies, and perform all work required to complete the work in accordance with drawings and specifications of the contract. The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in the contract.

1.3 LOCATION DESCRIPTION.

Construction tasks related to this IDIQ are primarily located within the limits of the Tonto National Forest but may also include other national forests in the State of Arizona.

1.4 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contractor representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contractor representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.5 ORDERING SERVICES

Each Task Order for services will be ordered on a written agency delivery order form. Each order will reference this contract and will be subject to all the terms and conditions herein. Individual task orders will provide the specifics of the project to be provided, and time allowed to complete the work. Contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days after issuance of a task order or as specified on the order, whichever is later.

It is projected that the value of work to be ordered will be up to $1,000,000.00. This is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any amount of work.

1.6 TASK ORDER PROGRESS SCHEDULES

Contractor shall provide a time chart or schedule of proposed progress prior to commencement of work on each task order. This will ensure that work is planned to be completed within the contract time allowed. If contractor’s progress falls behind schedule, the contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve progress. The contracting officer may require the contractor to submit a revised schedule and proposed plan of work.

1.7 PUBLIC SAFETY

a. Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient warning lights, danger signals, and warning signs and furnish all necessary traffic control flagging. All necessary precautions shall be taken for the protection of the work and safety of the public. All signs and devices remain the property and responsibility of the Contractor. All signing shall conform to current MUTCD standards.

b.

Warning signs shall be positioned in such locations as to be readily visible and the work area defined to the traveling public. Signs shall be located no more than one mile in advance of any activity. Signs shall be posted only when the machinery is working.

c. Berms of materials or other obstructions caused by maintenance operations shall be removed prior to the end of each day’s operations and are not to remain overnight, weekends, and holidays. If, due to weather conditions or equipment breakdowns, berms or obstructions cannot be removed, they shall be signed as a hazard and visibly illuminated at night.

d. Vehicular traffic shall not be obstructed for periods in excess of twenty (20) minutes.

e. Work of an extraordinary nature, which will interfere with the safe use of the roadway, shall not begin until the Forest Service has approved an acceptable traffic control plan.

1.8 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND UTILITIES

Public and private property along and adjacent to the project shall not be damaged. Any damaged or destroyed property shall be promptly repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense. When operating adjacent to railways, telegraph, telephone, or power lines, the contractor shall make all necessary arrangements to prevent damage and shall assume all responsibilities should any damage occur.

1.9 CONTROL OF SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION

Contractor’s operation shall be conducted so as to prevent siltation of streambeds, lakes, stock tanks, or reservoirs.

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, and any other harmful material shall

Not be discharged on Forest Service lands.

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated outside of the existing roadway prism without prior archaeological survey and clearance.

1.10 EQUIPMENT CLEANING

In order to prevent the spread of noxious weeds, the contractor shall clean all equipment prior to moving it to the project area. This cleaning shall remove all soil, plant parts, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Only maintenance equipment and the equipment necessary to transport said equipment, once cleaned by the Contractor and inspected by the Forest Service, will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area shall be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to service vehicles, water trucks, pickups, cars, and/or similar vehicles.

Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure that construction and maintenance equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Equipment or components disassembly, or the need for specialized tools, are not required.

Unless otherwise agreed, Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 24 hours notice when equipment is ready for inspection. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every subsequent cleaning ordered by the Forest Service.

Forest Service shall approve the methods of cleaning and the locations for the subsequent cleaning.

New infestations of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, on the Project Area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor and Forest Service shall agree on treatment methods to reduce or stop the spread of noxious weeds when new infestations are found. A current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at each Forest Service office.

The equipment shall be cleaned prior to moving onto this project. This initial cleaning shall not be included in the measurement for payment. Payment under this item will only be made if the Forest Service orders subsequent cleanings. Measurement shall be on an “each” basis, meaning one complete cleaning of all equipment required for the identified treatment area. Subsequent cleanings necessitated by the Contractor’s action but not directed by the Forest Service will not be included in the measurement for payment.

1.11 START WORK

The estimated time work will start is after award of the master contracts, and with issuance of delivery orders. Contract time will run continuously with no time discounted for weather or fire restrictions.

This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for construction services.

1.12 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality Control Plan The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) as specific to each individual task order. The Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. The QCP shall specify:

· How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.

· How the work will be supervised.

· How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance and customer satisfaction.

· Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

B. Contractor Quality Control Inspection

The Contractor shall assure themselves that performance meets contract specifications, in accordance with FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services, prior to requesting the Government inspect for payment or acceptance. Upon completion of a sub-item, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer to set a mutually agreed upon date for inspection of completed work. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor’s inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

1.13 GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor’s quality control program. The Government may inspect each task as completed, increase the number of quality control inspections, or decrease the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate. Acceptance will be determined by a visual inspection of the work areas ordered and will be based on adherence to requirements stated in the specifications.

1.14 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK

The capacity of the Contractor's plant, method of operation and forces employed, shall at all times during the continuance of the contract be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be such as to assure the completion of the work within the specified period of time. To the extent stated in the specifications, the Contracting Officer shall have the right to select the sequence in which the individual work will be completed.

If work is seriously or chronically deficient, the Contractor's right to proceed may be suspended until the performance problems can be resolved and work may resume. The contract time will continue to run during any such period of suspension.

The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove any employee found to be working in an unsafe manner.

1.15 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK-SPECIFICATIONS

Task orders may contain attachments to the Statement of Work Specifications. Attachments identified within a future task order are part of any resultant order.

SECTION II - DEFINITIONS

2.1

STANDARD DEFINITIONS.

2.1.1 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL). The maximum allowable deviation from perfect performance that may occur before the Government will invoke payment deduction. An AQL does not allow a contractor knowingly to offer defective service, but limits reduced payment to circumstances in which defective performance results in a measurable reduction in the value of services rendered.

2.1.2 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A unit of service which contains one or more defects, or nonconformance with specified requirements.

2.1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the contractor.

2.1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.5 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). A Government person appointed by the contracting officer to help the contracting officer with contract administration and surveillance.

2.1.6 GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR. A Government person responsible for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods the Government will use to perform surveillance of the contractor.

2.1.8 QUALITY CONTROL. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

SECTION III - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, SERVICES

Government-furnished materials to be provided as needed on Task Orders. Government furnished property and services will not be a part of this project.

SECTION IV - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS/SERVICES

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, signing, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform the required task orders.

Contractor’s equipment provided for the performance of the work shall be of the appropriate size, type, and number, and in good working condition, suitable for the work required. Operators shall be competent and experienced in the operation of the equipment. Equipment shall have safety signing and appurtenances required by OSHA, such as rollover protection (ROPS), fire suppression devices, lights and slow moving vehicle signs. The contractor’s equipment shall be made available for inspection, prior to notice to proceed. If at any time during the course of this contract, the equipment is deemed unsatisfactory or unsafe, the Contracting Officer may require removal and a satisfactory replacement at no expense to the Government. Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from work areas, to repair or replace equipment, or for the contractor’s convenience shall be at the contractor’s expense.

The contractor shall furnish all equipment/personnel as required by the Fire Plan(s).

SECTION V - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Contractor(s) shall perform the service as stated in the referenced specification according to the Performance Standards; and complete all ordered services by the completion date stated in the Task Order.

For all tasks, the penalties for poor performance are:

· Contractor may be required to re-work the unacceptable portion of the work, at the Contractor’s expense;

· Contractor may receive a poor performance rating for this contract;

· Government may withhold partial, or full, compensation;

· Contractor may be required to replace lost, or damaged Government property;

· Contract may be terminated for repeated deficiencies.

For all tasks, the incentives for high quality performance are:

· Contractor will receive a good performance rating;

SECTION VI – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Range Fence Specifications

A. LINE CLEARING

The fence line shall be cleared of all vegetation to create a corridor that is 3 feet wide on each side of the fence. Tree and brush stumps shall be no higher than 4 inches above ground with the angle of cut as close to 180 degrees as possible (no stawbs allowed). Trees shall be pruned if their branches interfere with the fence wire at the time of construction or if they are likely to interfere later on as they grow. Trees shall be trimmed so that any branches removed are pruned flush with the main branch or main trunk of the tree. All slash created shall be lopped and scattered to a maximum height of 18 inches. No wood from the project shall be sold or removed from the site.

B. FENCE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

1.

The fence shall be a four-wire fence built to wildlife specifications, consisting of three upper strands of barbed wire and one bottom strand of smooth wire. The top wire shall be no more than 42" from the ground, and shall be spaced 12" above the second wire (from top to bottom). The second wire shall be 6" above the third wire, and the third wire shall be 6" above the bottom wire. The bottom wire shall be smooth wire spaced 16" above the ground. (See Exhibit 2)

2.

T-posts shall be 5.5 feet in length, and for the Border Fence project, spaced no more than 16 feet apart with fence stays placed at approximately 5-foot intervals. The contractor is encouraged and expected to utilize the T-posts already installed for the old fence; however, T-posts shall be removed and not reused if there is corrosion below ground that compromises the post’s anchoring capability. T-posts above ground that have had the paint burned off from the fire event shall be removed and not reused.

3.

Using live trees as posts is discouraged; however, this may be done upon prior agreement with the Project Inspector where using a tree is unavoidable or if the existing fence utilizes a mature living tree. No tree less than eight inches in diameter and four feet in height shall be used. Only those trees in the direct path of the fence line from corner to corner may be used. All trees used shall have nailers applied to the tree before wire is added. Trees shall not be girdled and only trees with straight trunks shall be used. Live trees used should be of a sound and long-lived nature. Mesquite trees, for example, are unsuitable and should always be removed from the fence line corridor.

4.

Steel T-posts shall be used for line posts and shall be set a minimum of 18 inches in the ground, in a vertical position, with the flat side on each post on line toward the wire side of the fence. Angle iron posts, or an equal or better iron product, shall be used for corners, angles, gates and braces. Angle iron posts will be seven feet in length and shall be set a minimum of 30 inches deep, straight, and against the wire. Posts and braces shall be set in concrete.

5.

Each corner shall require iron posts. Welded steel pipe, 2.5 inch angle iron, or an equal or better iron product, cemented in, may be used on corners.

6.

There shall be one brace for each 1/4 mile of fence, or at each point where the fence changes angle or a significant change in the vertical is encountered. (See exhibits for details on fence bracing).

7.

The fence on both sides of all gates shall be terminated with a brace.

8.

Gates shall be installed where indicated by the government. (This shall be done by the use of blue flagging to mark the desired location for each gate.). Gates shall be 4-strand barbed wire "rider" or "Texas" gates, a minimum of 8 ft. wide unless otherwise specified. A pry bar or "cheat stick" shall be on the gate to assist in opening and closing the gate. Smooth wire shall be used for closure loops. Wood from nearby trees may be used for gate supports, but the tree branches must be trimmed off flush with the main branch or trunk of the tree. Where required, pedestrian walk-through gates will be constructed as per Specification 15 below or by a method approved by the Project Inspector or Contracting Officer.

9.

Water gaps shall be installed in all drainages where water flow could damage the fence. Fence shall be ended at both sides of a stream or deep ephemeral gully, and suitable water gap installed. (See exhibits for construction standards for fences across depressions and ephemeral stream channels).

10. Straddle jack use shall be kept to a minimum and utilized only where the use of holes and steel posts is impractical. No more than seven consecutive straddle jacks shall be used between braces. The drilling of holes for post placement shall be the method for installing posts in extremely rocky areas when feasible.

11. If a straddle jack is constructed the post shall conform to the standard line posts in material and diameter. The length shall normally be 5'6", but must be adequate for the situation on the ground.

12. Tie-downs shall be utilized in all dips, so that the wire is always placing downward pressure on the T-posts.

13. Line wires shall be cut and dead-ended on all corners, angle, gate or stretch brace posts, and the wire wrapped back on the stretched wire. The tie shall be made on the centerline of the post to avoid turning and slackening tendency of a face tie. The top wire shall be stapled down to the dead-end brace bars. Not more than 1/4 mile of wire shall be stretched at one time.

14. Angle iron H-Braces shall be used to construct pedestrian crossings along the fence line in locations where pedestrian trails obviously bisect the existing fence line. While these trails are not established or maintained by the Forest Service, the intent is to discourage pedestrians from cutting or otherwise damaging the wire fence in order to pass through the fence. The passageway created must not allow the passage of livestock, but should accommodate a pedestrian with a backpack.

15. Staples shall be driven deep enough to snug the wire to the post, yet loose enough to allow wire to slip through when expanding or contracting. The wire must not be kinked by excessive driving of the staple.

16. Staples shall be driven so that each point penetrates a different longitudinal grain of the post.

17. If staples do not hold, the wire shall be fastened to the post by the use of No.14 gauge galvanized stay-wire.

18. Care shall be taken in placing fence post clips or fasteners on the wire so that they are not tightened enough to kink the wire.

19. If wire is used in place of clips, 2 wraps shall be made around the post and line wire.

20. If approved by the government, any wooden posts used shall be cut off 6 inches above the top wire or 48 inches above the ground.

21. The attached Exhibit 2 are Forest Service suggested applications and solutions and should be utilized where appropriate. Deviations from these suggested applications are negotiable; however, any deviations not approved by the government prior to beginning work are subject to re-working or correction at no expense to the government should the unapproved deviation prove inadequate or inappropriate.

Pipe Rail Fence Specifications

Refer to attached Tonto National Forest Pipe Rail Specifications and details in Exhibit 3.

C. 1 - Scope of Work: Shall be provided Per Task Order C- 2 – Location: Shall be provided Per Task Order

C- 3 – Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference - (See Section L, FAR clause 452.237-1).

C- 4 – Continuity of Facilities Operation and Hours of Operation (applicable to on-site work) 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.

Schedule all work to minimize interference with any on-site housing residents and the facilities normal operations. Notify the Contracting Officer 72 hours in advance of any shutdowns. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative to make all appropriate notifications to residents or building occupants of anticipated utility outages. Perform all on-site work between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Federal Holidays excluded), unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C- 5 – Site Management Maintain walkways, driveways, and project site to be free of all construction debris and hazards on a daily basis. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a Task Order basis. Maintain the level of access provided to the facility throughout project duration.

C- 6 - Government-Furnished Materials/Equipment

(a) Government Furnished Materials (GFM)/Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): In the normal course of performance of the TASK ORDER contract, GFM/GFE will not be furnished to the Contractor. However, the Government reserves the right to provide GFM and/or GFE to be used on any Task Order. In such cases, these materials shall be receipted for by the Contractor and the UPB line item material cost shall be excluded from the price of the Task Order. The Contractor shall follow the instructions of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding the disposition of all Government-furnished property not consumed in performance of the Task Order.

(b) Contractor Transporting: The Contractor, with its own resources, and at no cost to the Government, shall transport all GFM and/or GFE, if any, described on the Task Order from the Government storage area to the work site indicated in the Task Order if required.

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

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

(e) Location: The location (as well as the type, quantity, and description) of GFM/GFE will be identified in individual Task Orders.

C- 7 – Recycling and Disposal of Refuse With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government, all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled and/or disposed of. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

C- 8 – Safety

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Smoking will not be permitted in any building or structure. Records of safety meetings shall be provided upon demand of Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C-9 – Temporary Facilities

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

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government at Task Order sites unless specifically identified in the Task Order.

(c) WATER AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity may be available at no cost to the Contractor, depending on the location of the Task Order. Should water and electricity not be readily available, the Contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work at no cost to the Government.

(d) TELEPHONE: The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government.

C-10 – Existing Utilities

The Contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

C-11 – Specifications

The work shall conform to specifications included in this contract and any supplemental specifications and/or scope of work issued in conjunction with each individual Task Order. All work shall be performed in compliance with the most recent International Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Fire Code as appropriate, local ordinances and regulations, and Forest Service standard CSI format specifications.

C-12 – Drawings

The work shall conform to drawings when provided with a Task Order.

C- 13 - Submittals

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

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

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

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

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

(f) Anticipate up to 14 calendar days for government review of submittals dependent upon complexity and duration of Task Order. The government will strive to review submittals promptly in the interest of Task Order Completion. Review time shall commence upon receipt of a satisfactory submittal certified by the Project/Site Superintendent containing all information required to completely and thoroughly evaluate the submittal. Time shall start anew for each submittal and any required resubmissions.

C-14 – Catalog Cuts

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

C-15 - Samples

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

C-16 - Shop Drawings

Submit shop drawings when required by the Task Order. Drawings shall indicate layouts, dimensions, materials, and other information required to fully describe the items being installed.

C-17 – Test Results Submit test results as required by the Task Order.

C-18 – Permits and Certificates

Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the Task Order. Where permits are required they will be reimbursed as identified in Section B.

C-19 – Hazardous Material Identification

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

C-20 - As-Built Drawings

When Shop Drawings are required by a Task Order, the Contractor shall maintain at the job site one set of contract drawings marked in red to show any deviations which are found to exist or have been made from the contract drawings. Upon completion of the work, the marked set of drawings shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer. Request for final payment will not be approved until the marked drawings are delivered to the Contracting Officer.

C-21 – Operation and Maintenance Manual

When required by Task Order furnish an operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for each system (discipline) identified. Each manual shall be bound in a standard 8-1/2" x 11", 3 ring, loose leaf, hardcover binder. The manual's cover shall carry the following format.

The manual shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

The manufacturer and local representative's name, address, and telephone number.

Include catalog sheets, model numbers, and other descriptive literature for each system component.

Include instructions for installation, connection, start-up, operation, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, lubrication, and overhaul for the items specified in the Task Order. Exploded or other detailed views of all components shall be included with complete parts list and ordering instructions.

C-22 – Instruction to Government Personnel When required by the Task Order, the Contractor shall furnish the services of a competent instructor to give full instructions to designated government personnel in the adjustment, operation/maintenance, and safety requirements of all equipment/systems installed. Submit a proposed outline and time requirements for approval. Training shall include hands on experience whenever necessary to ensure full understanding by participants.

Instructions shall cover installation, connection, start-up, operation, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, lubrication, overhaul operations, and emergency procedures at a minimum and include any other topics required to provide personnel with a full and complete understanding of the equipment/systems.

Each instructor must be thoroughly familiar with all parts of the installation and trained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenance work. Use manufacturer's representatives where practical. Instructors will use approved O&M manuals as reference material during training.

Coordinate scheduling of instructions with the Project Manager (PM) and Facilities Engineer (FE). Unwitnessed instructions or instructions given to non-designated personnel will not constitute compliance with these requirements. Provide all instructions in conjunction with the Final Inspection and submit the attendance list immediately following instruction at no additional cost to the Government.

C-23 – Fire Plan

If a fire plan is needed it will be issued with the task order by the responsible unit as an attachment to the Task Order.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D- 1 - Packing and Marking

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D- 2 - Project Labeling for Official Correspondence

The Government singularly identifies each Task Order with a contract number/task order number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

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): www.arnet.gov/far/ and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations may be accessed at www.usda.gov/da/procure/agar/subchaph.html#11.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) E-2 – Pre-Final and Final Inspection

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

b. Final Inspection: When the work is ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall submit a written request for the final inspection to the duly assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative at least seven (7) days prior to the desired final inspection date. The final inspection will be performed with the Contractor by the appropriate Government personnel.