12970223B0001 Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs - Phase 2.pdf

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

See Schedule

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC SOUTHWEST

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

Kelly Ollivant, Contract Specialist

Email: kelly.ollivant@usda.gov

KELLY OLLIVANT

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

Kelly.Ollivant@usda.gov

DISASTER

x

11/18/2022

12970223B0001

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

Title: Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs - Phase 2

Description: Phase II of the Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, incidentals, inspection, quality control, and supplies necessary to repair 42.35 miles of

Minarets Road in the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, California.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is being solicited in accordance with the Schedule, Contract Clauses, List of Attachments, and Representations & Instructions as detailed in this solicitation.

This procurement is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. The NAICS code is 237310

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction with a Small Business Size Standard of

$39.5M and Product Service Code is Z2LB Repair or Alteration of

Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways.

The Forest Service intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

Continued ...

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 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

12/21/2022

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 _____________ ______________1500 PT_____ (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

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USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC SOUTHWEST

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

BLAINE M. GREENWALT

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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12970223B0001

Bid opening will be virtual. Call-in information will be provided upon request or submission of bid.

SITE VISIT: In accordance with FAR 52.236-27, Site Visit, interested vendors MAY arrange to view the site if weather conditions allow. Some of the road requiring repair is above 8,000 feet and may have snow accumulation starting in

October that might affect access to the road. ALL requests for site visits must go through Pablo

Gonzalez at (559) 392-0423 or pablo.gonzalez@usda.gov as roads may be closed due to weather conditions.

Delivery Location Code: 9A40

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

1600 TOLLHOUSE RD

CLOVIS CA 93611-0532 US

Mark For:

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SPOC SOUTHWEST

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

0001 Creek (15) - CON - Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road

Repairs Phase 2

Requisition No: 1084327

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 12970223B0001 Project Name: Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repair – Phase 2, Sierra National Forest

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATON

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

F.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 AWARD

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs – Phase 2 Sierra National Forest Madera County, CA

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF

MEAS.

EST

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

151 Mobilization LS 1 $ $

301 Caltrans ¾” Class 2 Base Rock, Compaction Method D

Ton 600 $ $

407 Double Course Chip Seal, Type 2C

Mile 42.35 $ $

414 Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing and Filling

Mile 42.35 $ $

609 Installation of 6 ft long Concrete Wheelstop

Each 5 $ $

634 Permanent Pavement Markings, Double Yellow Type A with

Black (2 coats)

Mile 42.35 $ $

634 Permanent Pavement Markings, Arch Rock & Mile High – 4”

White Stripe (2 coats)

LF 200 $ $

634 Permanent Pavement Markings, Parking Areas 4” White Stripe

LF 157 $ $

635 Temporary Traffic Control LS 1 $ $

814 Pothole Repairs Ton 840 $ $

834 Drainage Structures Maintenance Mile 42.35 $ $

TOTAL BID AMOUNT $

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

Schedule Items correlate with the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects (FP-14, U.S. Customary Units) and the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications.

One (1) award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Enter a UNIT PRICE for each ITEM listed in the Schedule of Items and multiply the UNIT PRICE by the EST QTY for the TOTAL PRICE of ITEM. In case of multiplication errors, the UNIT PRICE for the ITEM will be used to determine the correct TOTAL PRICE.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Phase 2 of the Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, incidentals, inspection, quality control, and supplies necessary to repair an estimated 42.35 miles of Minarets Road in the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, California.

The Contractor shall clean and recondition the culverts and all other drainage structures along Minarets Road. This includes placing approximately 15 Tons/mile of base rock to improve the surface and drainage on turnouts along the project area and placing approximately 20 Tons/mile of HMA to repair potholes per specification 814 (Attachment J.4).

The Contractor is responsible to prepare the road to crack seal the road surface, place a double chip seal for 42.35 miles, the first pass should only be applied should be applied to the travel way and the second pass should be applied to the travel way and shoulder areas. The double chip seal includes Mile High Vista Point and Arch Rock parking areas (see Attachment J.3). Both parking areas have been included in the estimated quantity of crack sealing and double chip seal.

The Contractor shall install concrete wheelstops at Mile High Vista Point and permanent pavement markings along Minarets Road and at Arch Rock parking areas (see page 3 in Attachment J.3).

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits complying with Federal, State of California, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

Phase 1 of the Scenic Byway Creel Fire Road Repairs is located at lower elevations than Phase 2 and will be completed separately from Phase 2.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATON

Phase 2 of the Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs is located in the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, California. Travel East from North Fork, California on County Road 225 for approximately 4.4 miles to reach Minarets Road. Continue traveling East for five (5) miles to reach the beginning of this project.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Per FAR 36.204 the magnitude of Phase 2 of the Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The technical specifications that are included in this requirement are as follows:

Description Location of Specification

Scenic Byway Creek Fire Road Repairs – Phase 2 Drawings Section J Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts 03/06/2013 Section J Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects (FP-14, U.S. Customary Units). The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

Standard Specifications

(FP-14) |

FHWA

(dot.gov) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). See List of Specification Numbers below.

Section J

The following specification list includes the major specifications applicable to this project. Other specifications referred to within these specifications, even though not specifically listed herein, are also fully applicable to this solicitation and any resulting contract:

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) Spec. No. Specification Title

101 Terms, Format, and Definitions 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 Scope of Work 104 Control Work 105 Control of Materials 106 Acceptance of Work 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses 407 Chip Seal

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 Specifications referenced in Section J.

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

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

C.5 CONTRACT TIME

The location of the road included in this project is an elevation above 8,000 feet and could experience heavy snow starting in October through March. An initial Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after award of the contract for the contractor to begin pre-construction work, including submitting a Project Safety Plan, obtaining necessary permits, and supplies.

An additional NTP will be issued prior to construction work beginning and is anticipated to be in April 2023, depending on snow melt and road conditions. The construction period of performance for this project is anticipated to be 60 calendar days, including delays for weather, locating, transporting supplies and materials, and final site cleanup.

C.6 PROJECT SITE CLEANUP

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off National Forest Land.

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

The Contractor shall furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

C.7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

C.7.1 Physical Conditions.

The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and performed by the Government.

C.7.2 Weather.

Average low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 30℉ in the winter months to around 50℉ in the summer months, while average high temperatures range from 60℉ in the winter months to around 100℉ in the summer months. Snowstorms and freezing temperatures can occur in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at any time and may cause a temporary shutdown of work. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can persist during the fall, winter, and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

C.7.3 Work Hours.

Work hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Weekend equipment work is not allowed at any time during the period of performance unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) or designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

C.7.4 Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation.

The Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractor’s employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors (both Government and non-Government) to the site. The Contractor shall submit a Project Safety Plan to the CO for review prior to the Notice to Proceed for construction work. The Project Safety Plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

C.7.5 Highway Permits.

The Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over-width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

C.7.6 Toilets.

No toilet nor shower facilities are available on-site. The Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

C.7.7 Camping.

The Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System Lands near the project site subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

C.7.8 Security.

The Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials supplied to the site.

All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays, all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

C.7.9 Burning Permits.

The Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the onsite burning of slash and other debris. The Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with the Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in this solicitation and resulting contract as Attachment J.1.

C.7.10 Protection of Resources.

The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease, and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws. The Contractor shall submit a project Spill Response Plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

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 project with a contract 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 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEP 2000) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within __10__ calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than _60__ days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within __10__days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually.

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Payments will be made from the Contractor’s invoice(s). All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm Ensure your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

The contractor must have an established account prior to commencement of work.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) does not allow for the contractor to change the description of the line items being invoiced against and therefore an itemized invoice must be uploaded as an attachment(s). If the itemized invoice has not been reviewed and approved by the COR, the IPP payment request will be rejected. Please follow the minimum requirements to ensure a successful payment process.

IPP Invoice shall have the following areas completed at a minimum:

Invoice Number Invoice Date Bill Period Start Date Bill Period End Date Supplier Contact Name Supplier Contact Phone Contract Number

Itemized invoice shall include at a minimum:

Contractor Name & Address Contract number Invoice Number Description of Services or work completed.

Date of services or completion.

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage NOV 1996) Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government-Owned Property, 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. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of ____$100,000__ 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.

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

H.2.1 Equipment Cleaning.

Unless the entire project area is already infected with noxious weeds, the Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to another part of the project area, all off-road equipment, which last operated in areas known by the Forest Service to be infected with noxious weeds, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds.

The Contractor shall certify in writing that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas.

Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified.

“Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off paved roadways. A current list of noxious weeds of concern to the Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s office. The

Contractor shall clean off-road equipment prior to moving between project areas with known infestations with noxious weeds and other project areas, if any, which are free of such weeds.

Project area maps show areas known by the Forest Service that contain specific noxious weeds species of concern. The Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise agreed. Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, the Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request of the Forest Service, the Contractor must arrange for the Forest Service to inspect each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being place into service. If the Contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on National Forest Lan, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving on to a new location that is free from noxious weeds, the Contractor and the Forest Service shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any. New infestations of noxious weeds, of concern to the Forest Service and identified by either the Contractor or the Forest Service, within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported to the other party.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY

2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018)

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.214-26 Audit and Records – Sealed Bidding (JUN 2020) 52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications –

Sealed Bidding (JUN 2020) 52.214-28 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications – Sealed Bidding

(JUN 2010)

52.214-29 Order of Precedence – Sealed Bidding (JAN 1986) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(SEP 2021)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) Alternate I 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021)

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☒ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY

2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN

2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT

2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)

(DEVIATION APR 2020)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012)- Alternate I (SEP 1996)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums - Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV

1996) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item-

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace;

and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work.

The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Domestic construction material means-

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United

States exceeds 55 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States.

Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C.chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

_____None___________________________________________

[Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate "none"]

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute. (1) (i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (dollars)* Item1:

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______ Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

Item2:

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______ Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

[* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued)].

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.] [Include other applicable supporting information.]

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer is currently accepting the electronic submission of bid guarantee documents. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds –

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be ___20___ percent of the bid price or $ 3 Million_, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a performance bond or a payment bond -

(1)A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203-1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety, [except that the words “being duly sworn, depose and say” on the Standard Form 28 are replaced with the word “affirm” and the Standard Form 28 is not required to be sworn and notarized in block 12].

(b)The Contracting Officer may release a portion of the security interest on the individual surety's assets based upon substantial performance of the Contractor's obligations under its performance bond. The security interest in support of a performance bond shall be maintained—

(1) Contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the Federal Government exceeding $150,000 (40 U.S.C. 3131). Until completion of any warranty period, or for 1 year following final payment, whichever is later.

(2) Contracts subject to alternative payment protection (see FAR 28.102-1(b)(1)). For the full contract performance period plus 1 year.

(3) Other contracts not subject to the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this clause. Until completion of any warranty period, or for 90 days following final payment, whichever is later.

(c)A surety's assets pledged in support of a payment bond may be released to a subcontractor or supplier upon Government receipt of a Federal district court judgment, or a sworn statement by the subcontractor or supplier that the claim is correct along with a notarized authorization of the release by the surety stating that it approves of such release. The security interest on the individual surety's assets in support of a payment bond shall be maintained—

(1) Contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the Federal Government exceeding $150,000 which require performance and payment bonds (40 U.S.C. 3131). For 1 year following final payment, or until resolution of https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-28#FAR_28_203_1 all pending claims filed against the payment bond during the 1-year period following final payment, whichever is later.

(2) Contracts subject to alternative payment protection (see FAR 28.102-1(b)(1)). For the full contract performance period plus 1 year.

(3) Other contracts not subject to the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this clause. For 90 days following final payment.

(d)The Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to substitute an individual surety, for a performance or payment bond, after contract award. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause within the timeframe established by the Contracting Officer.

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION APR 2020) (a)Definitions. As used in this clause -- “Original contract price” means the award price of the contract; or, for requirements contracts, the price payable for the estimated total quantity; or, for indefinite-quantity contracts, the price payable for the specified minimum quantity.