129AC719B0001.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 b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

946804

USDA FOREST SERVICE

R5 NO-CAL ACQ SERVICE AREA NCASA

3644 AVTECH PARKWAY SUITE 180

REDDING CA 96002

9AC7

All proposals and bid guarantees must be sent electronically to tracy.marino@usda.gov See Instructions for the Preparation/ Submission of Bids on Page 8

TRACY MARINO 530-252-6410

x129AC719B0001

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

Bailey Creek AOP Bridges (Mineral Viola Road AOP (Bailey AOP))

Lassen National Forest

Federal Acquisition (FAR)

Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR)

General Wage Decision

Project Plans

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway

Projects, FP-03, US Customary

State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard

Specifications

Supplemental Specifications

NAICS: 237310

Size Standard: $36.5M

Set Aside: 100% Total Small Business

Magnitude of construction: between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

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

FAR 52.211-10

04/03/2019

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

R5 NO-CAL ACQ SERVICE AREA NCASA

2550 RIVERSIDE DRIVE ROOM 174

SUSANVILLE CA 96130

9AC7

KIM A. DELEON

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

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 36

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

129AC719B0001

Period of Performance: 05/01/2019 to 10/19/2019

001 RD06 - Mineral Viola Road AOP (Bailey AOP)

See Section 00 10 00 for bidding schedule

Requisition No: 946804

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

FOB: Destination

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION 00 10 - 00 - Solicitation

BIDDING SCHEDULE

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT METH OF

MEASURE EST. QTY. UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

15201

Construction Survey and Staking, Method I, Tolerance A

Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

15213 Bridge Survey and Staking Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

15713 Soil Erosion and Pollution Control

Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

15722 Dewatering System Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

20102 Clearing and Grubbing Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

20305 Removal of Structures and Obstructions

Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

20418A Drainage Excavation, Type A

Cubic Yards CQ 1,115 $___________ $___________

20418B Drainage Excavation, Type B

Cubic Yards CQ 730 $___________ $___________

20801 Structural Excavation Cubic Yards CQ 1,635 $___________ $___________

20803 Structural Backfill Cubic Yards CQ 836 $___________ $___________

25101

Riprap, Keyed, Class 6, Commercial- Source

Cubic Yards CQ 910 $___________ $___________

25116 Geotextile, Type IV-C Square Yards CQ 932 $___________ $___________

32405

Aggregate Base Course, Gradation D, Compaction Method D

Cubic Yards CQ 232 $___________ $___________

40311

Asphalt Concrete Pavement, State of California Type A

Tons AQ 225 $___________ $___________

55201 Structural Concrete, Class

A (AE)

Cubic Yards CQ 321 $___________ $___________

55301

Pre-Cast, Pre-stressed Concrete Members, 1'-6" x 4'-0" voided slabs

Each AQ 8 $___________ $___________

55401 Reinforcing Steel Pounds CQ 34,600 $___________ $___________

55601 Steel Bridge Railing Linear Feet AQ 158

56401 Elastomeric Bearing Device Each AQ 32 $___________ $___________

60505 Geocomposite Sheet Drain System

Square Yard CQ 121 $___________

61701

Bridge Approach Rail System G4, Type II, Class B

Linear Feet AQ 200 $___________ $___________

61702

Terminal Section Type G5-CRT with Concrete Anchor

Each AQ 8 $___________ $___________

61706 Connection to Bridge Rail Structure

Each AQ 8 $___________ $___________

63306 Object Marker, Type 3 Each AQ 8 $___________ $___________

63501 Temporary Traffic Control Lump Sum LSQ All $___________ $___________

64805

Streambed Simulation, Bed Class 10, Mechanical Placement, Commercial- Source

Cubic Yards CQ 250 $___________

64869

Streambed Channel Rock, Including Grade Control Steps, Channel Rock Class 2 / 3, Mechanical Placement, Commercial Source

Tons CQ 150 $___________

Total $___________

AQ = Actual Quantity CQ = Contract Quantity LSQ = Lump Sum Quantity

NOTE 1 Regarding Bond Premiums: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization.

NOTE 2: Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

Description of Work

Furnish all labor, equipment, materials tools, transportation, and supplies to accomplish the Work under this contract. The work consists of clearing and grubbing, furnishing and installing two (2) precast pre- stressed concrete voided slab bridges (4 total members, per bridge site), bridge abutments, removing and disposing of the existing arch culverts offsite, installation of bridges and approach railings, construction of asphalt surfaced roadways, structural excavation and backfill, riprap and stream simulation placement and signage. The affected segment of NFS Road 31N17 will be closed with detour signage provided and maintained by the contractor. Traffic will be routed around the closed section of the road via an existing public road to the town of Viola. The North and South Forks of Bailey Creeks are perennial streams, so the project area for each crossing will be dewatered prior to removal of the culverts and re-watered after placement of the engineered stream bed and bridge riprap is completed.

The Contractor shall refer to the Schedule of Items, Project Area Map, and referenced Specifications when making estimates for quantities of work.

Project Location

State of California, County of Shasta, Lassen National Forest, Hat Creek Ranger District, Grays Peak 7.5 Minute Quadrangle, Township 31 North, Range 3 East, Section 34.

The Bailey Creek Aquatic Organism Passages project is located along FSR 31N17 (Forest Highway 17). All work is located on the Hat Creek Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest. The project site is located approximately 17 miles north of the Lassen Volcanic National Park Headquarters. From State Highway 36, turn northbound onto 31N17 (west of the town of Mineral, CA) and proceed on the road for approximately 17 miles until reaching the project site. The project can also be accessed from State Highway 44; from Highway 44, proceed approximately 5 miles southbound on 31N17 until reaching the project site. The coordinates for the South Fork bridge location is as follows: Latitude: 40°29'34.71"N; Longitude: 121°37'39.03"W. The coordinates for the North Fork bridge location is as follows: Latitude: 40°29'36.41"N; Longitude: 121°37'34.03"W.

Period of Performance

In conjunction with FAR clause 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work, the following additional information is provided.

The period of performance of this contract shall take place within a 180 calendar day period, and with the expectation that all work be completed before the onset of winter conditions at the project site. Project time includes delays for weather, locating and transporting supplies and materials, fabrication of vital bridge components and final site cleanup.

Contractor shall immediately after award, plan and coordinate with the Contracting Officer the approximate project start dates.

Site Restrictions: Due to biological constraints no onsite work shall commence before July 1st, 2019. The contractor will be expected to execute all pre-planning needs, including submittals and procurement of materials, including fabrication of bridge components before July 1st, 2019.

Factors which will help determine the Approved Schedule, but are not limited to; Contractor's mobilization of equipment, employees, and vehicles to the project site, and road closures.

Contractor shall comply with the Approved Schedule, to finish all work under this contract.

Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any unforeseen delay or needed change to the Approved Schedule, so adjustments to the Period of Performance can be made in a timely manner.

Attachments

Any attachments form a part of this Invitation for Bid and any resultant contract.

SECTION 00 21 - 13 - Instructions to Bidders

Bid guarantee is required (see FAR 52.228-1, Page 14)

Site visit (see FAR 52.236-27, Page 15)

Bid incorporates all amendments and Q&A's (if any) that have been posted to FBO. Submit Bids by the date and time stated in Block 13a or as amended.

Bidders are cautioned to carefully review the Standard and Supplemental Project Specifications prior to submission of bid. All specifications in the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 (customary units) are binding on the parties.

Public Bid Opening (please refer to Block 13a of the SF1442 or as amended). Anyone wishing to attend the bid opening MUST notify the Contract Specialist (tracy.marino@usda.gov) by no later than 5 calendar days prior to the bid opening date with a firm commitment to attend. The bid opening will be held at the below location.

Interagency Office Bureau of Land Management / Forest Service Lassen National Forest Supervisor's Office 2550 Riverside Drive Susanville California

Inquiries

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing, not later than 5 calendar before the closing date, to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Requests for explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. may be submitted by email to Tracy Marino at tracy.marino@usda.gov.

Instructions for the Preparation/Submission of Bids

(a) Northern California Acquisition Service Area solicitations will be publicized on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov). Any additional attachments, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) Bids must be submitted electronically. When submitting your bid electronically, the bid and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, technical information, bid bond), can be submitted using any of the following electronic formats:

(1) Files in Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf);

(2) Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, or PowerPoint;

(3) Files in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within your electronic bid/offer and be accessible offline.

(c) Transmission shall be by email, to Tracy Marino at tracy.marino@usda.gov.

(1) The subject line of the email shall include the solicitation number as a minimum and may also include the company name and closing date (i.e. 129AC719B0001-Company Name-April 3, 2019

(2) Maximum size of each e-mail shall be 5 megabytes. You may use multiple e-mail messages for each submission, however, you must annotate the subject lines as described above for each message, and number them in this manner:

mailto:tracy.marino@usda.gov mailto:tracy.marino@usda.gov mailto:tracy.marino@usda.gov

(i.e. 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3, etc.)

(d) Timely receipt of bids:

(1) Your attention is called to the solicitation closing date and time on the solicitation is local time for the Northern California Acquisition Service Area. Lateness rules for electronic submissions for bids are outlined in FAR 52.214- 7, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids".

(2) NOTE: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore bidders are strongly cautioned to submit their bids allowing adequate time for submission.

(e) Electronic bids must include, as a minimum:

(1) E-mailed bids must include a signed SF 1442 and a copy of the Bid Schedule, this would include Section 00 10 00.

(2) All applicable fill-in provisions. For solicitations issued on an SF 1442, this would include Sections 00 45 00.

(3) Bid guarantee (scanned copy). Please ensure the scanned document shows enough detail to verify it's initial validity at time of bid opening (i.e. any seals, signatures). Apparent low bidder will be required to provide an original copy.

(4) Any other information required by the solicitation.

(f) See FAR 14.406 for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable electronic bids received via the media described in paragraphs (c) above.

System for Award Management (SAM) and Annual Representations and Certifications

To be considered for award all bidders must be successfully registered in the SAM database (www.sam.gov) AT THE TIME A BID IS SUBMITTED. See FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management, as applicable for requirement information.

Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov will no longer need to have an approved Entity Administrator notarized letter on file before their registration is activated. All non- Federal entities still must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk. Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Contractors who are new to the SAM registration process are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays prior to submission of bid. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

For SAM Customer Service, contact:

Federal Service Desk URL: www.fsd.gov Hours: 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time) US Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN: 866-606-8220

Contractors shall have representations and certifications completed in www.sam.gov OR provide FAR clause 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, with paragraph (c) completed. If completing the aforementioned clause, provide with submitted bid.

Basis for Award http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

(a) The contracting officer shall make a contract award (1) by written or electronic notice; (2) within the time for acceptance specified in the bid or an extension; and (3) to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation.

(b) To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must --

(1) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

(2) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(3) Have a satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history;

(4) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

(5) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

(6) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them;

and

(7) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

(c) To be determined responsive in accordance with sealed bidding procedures at FAR 14.301 a responsive bid must comply in all material respects with the invitation for bid. Examples of solicitation requirement that could determine responsiveness include:

- sufficient bid guarantee;

- acknowledgement of amendments (if any);

- completed representations and certifications; and

- determination of timely bid/amendments to bid

- Bidders shall furnish unit prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. Should any mathematical check made by the Government show a mistake in the extended amount bid, the corrected unit price extension shall govern. IF A BIDDER OMITS BOTH

THE UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY ITEM, ITS BID

SHALL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Pricing must be submitted for all items.

- If a bidder uses its own bid form or a letter to submit a bid, the bid may be considered only if 1) a statement of agreement to all the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation; and 2) award on the bid would result in a binding contract with terms and conditions that do not vary from the terms and conditions of the invitation.

(d) Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

Bid Submission Checklist

All information required by the terms of the Invitation must be furnished. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to, those listed below so ensure you read the solicitation carefully. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper bid. Check as you read.

|_| Have you acknowledged all amendments? Acknowledge all amendments on the reverse side of the SF 1422 (Solicitation, Offer and Award), Block 19

|_| Have you completed SECTION 00 45 00, REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS portion of the bid package?

|_| Is your bid properly signed?

|_| If a bid guarantee is required, is it included with your bid? (A late bid guarantee is treated the same as a late bid).

|_| Is your bid guarantee in the proper amount? Bid guarantee shall be in the amount of 20 percent of the mount of the bid, or $3 million, whichever is less.

|_| If your bid guarantee is in the form of a bid bond, is the bond properly signed by both the bidder and surety and are all required seals affixed? Does the scanned copy show enough detail to verify its initial validity at time of bid opening?

|_| Is the name in which you submitted the bid the same on your bid as on your bid bond?

|_| Have you entered a unit price for each bid item and does that unit price contain two decimal places?

|_| Are decimals in unit prices in the proper places? Are your figures legible?

|_| Are the extensions of your unit prices, and your total amount price correct?

|_| Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

|_| I have not restricted my bid by altering the provisions of the Invitation.

|_| Will your bid arrive on time?

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (DEC 2016)

52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. (APR 1984)

52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (DEC 2016)

52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. (APR 1984)

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. (NOV 1999)

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids - Construction. (APR 1984)

52.214-19 Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction. (AUG 1996)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of provision)

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

6.8% - CA Lassen; CA Modoc; CA Plumas; CA; Shasta; CA Siskiyou; CA Tehama.

Goals for female participation for each trade

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction, and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the-

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the covered area is

CA Lassen; CA Modoc; CA Plumas; CA; Shasta; CA Siskiyou; CA Tehama.

(End of provision)

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225- 9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of provision)

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 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 $3,000,000.00, 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.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from USDA Forest Service Northern California Acquisition Service Area Attn: Kim Deleon 3644 Avetech Parkway Redding, CA 96002.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

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

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Todd Orange

Address: Please contact Todd Orange to determine if the site is accessible as it may not be due to recent winter storms. There will be no government arranged site visits.

Telephone: 530-388-8265

(End of provision)

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

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm

(End of provision)

SECTION 00 45 - 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2016)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

___ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

___ (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include provision at 52.204- 7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

[X] (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X] (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[ ] (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[ ] (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification.

[ ] (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

[ ] (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[ ] (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[ ] (A) Basic.

[ ] (B) Alternate I.

[ ] (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below (offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date). These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause No. Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in-

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

SECTION 00 72 - 00 - General Conditions

52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013)

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. (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014)

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. (OCT 2010)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. (OCT 2015)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (APR 2014)

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. (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (JUN 2016)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2018)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (JAN 2017)

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 Requirements. (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (AUG 2018)

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. (SEP 2016)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (FEB 2016)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (JAN 2019)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (OCT 2015)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658. (DEC 2015)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2017)

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

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (JAN 1997) - Alternate I (JUL 1995)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001)

52.