129JGP20R4008 - Exchequer IRSC.pdf

129JGP20R4008

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

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

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

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CAUTION: LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

(Date)(Hour) local timeuntildepository located in copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

28. AWARD DATE

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25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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CODE 24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

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23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION20. AMOUNT19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

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R5 CENT-CAL ACQ SERV AREA CCASA Attn: Craig Ericson

631 COYOTE STREET

NEVADA CITY CA 95959

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CRAIG ERICSON 530

craig.ericson@usda.gov

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____0_________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Exchequer IRSC

Delivery: 07/01/2023

Exchequer IRSC

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 GENERAL INFORMATION:

Proposals shall be valid for 60 days after the date of receipt for the solicitation. If additional time is needed, an extension must be requested in writing and may or may not be granted. In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The estimated price range for construction is: between $30,000 and $150,000.

Bid Bonds are not required for this project. Only a Payment Bond to cover 100 % value of the construction items identified in this contract.

NOTE: BOND AMOUNT SHOULD BE BASED OFF OF THE TOTAL OF ALL CONSTRUCTION

WORK ACTIVITIES AND NOT THE TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE

Payment for bond premiums shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond premiums under Bid Item 3 – Road Reconstruction - Mobilization. Reference FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

All Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (http://www.SAM.gov ) to be eligible for award under this solicitation. If not actively registered by time of proposal evaluations, you will not be considered for award. Registration in SAM is a free service – you do not need to pay to register in this system.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2.1 MANDATORY WORK ACTIVITIES:

Contractor Name

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF

MANDATORY WORK ACTIVITIES UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE TOTAL

1 Removal of Sawlogs from Public Land Acres 1445 XXXXXX XXXXXX

2 Road Maintenance Miles 29.90 $ $

3 Road Reconstruction (see schedule B.2.4) Miles 10.41 $ $

4 Felling Cull Hazard Trees Miles 33.40 $ $

5 Skidding and Decking Cull Hazard Trees Miles 33.40 $ $

Total All Mandatory Service Items $ http://www.sam.gov/

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B.2.2 OPTIONAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Contractor Name

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF

OPTIONAL WORK ACTIVITIES UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE TOTAL

6 Remove Cull Logs from Forest Ton Unestimated $ XXXXXX

7 Biomass Thin and Stack at Landing Acres 1445 $ $

8 Remove Biomass from Forest Ton Unestimated $ XXXXXX

Total All Optional Service Items $

B.2.3 TIMBER OR OTHER PRODUCTS REMOVAL PRICE SCHEDULE:

SPECIES PRODUCT QUANTITY UNIT OF

MEASURE

MINIMUM

ACCEPTABLE

OFFER

OFFER

(FLAT)

TOTAL

OFFER

CS Sawtimber 57,615 Ton $9.70 $ $

CS Cull Logs Unestimated Ton $0.10 $ $

CS Biomass Unestimated Ton $0.10 $ $

Total – All Products $

Associated Charges shall be collected in lieu of contractor performance of activities for which the costs are associated (i.e. Surface Rock Replacement Deposits).

Note: These schedules are for pricing/payment purposes. See Instructions to Offerors for business proposal requirements.

NOTE: Price Proposals MUST be provided on ALL Items in Schedules: Mandatory Work and Option Work Activities and Timber or other products Removal Price Schedule.

B.2.4 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION:

Road No. 10S013, Big Fir Length: 3.55 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of Timber 1

STA 187.4 $________ $_________

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 5 of 73 204(71) Roadway Excavation, Placement Method 4 CY 8 $________ $_________

303(02) Recondition Roadbed, Compaction A STA 187.4 $________ $_________

Total Price $_________

Road No. 10S013G, Stock Drive Length: 0.91 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 40.4 $________ $_________

203(01) Remove Log (Tree in Road) LS 1 $________ $_________

204(71) Roadway Excavation, Repair Pothole CY 57 $________ $_________

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II CY 10 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 40.4 $________ $_________

Road No. 10S013H, Windmill Length: 0.08 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 4.65 $________ $_________

204(71) Roadway Excavation, Repair Pothole CY 8 $________ $_________

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II CY 18 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 4.65 $________ $_________

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 6 of 73 Road No. 10S032A, Skunk Length: 1.58 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 83.65 $________ $_________

203(01) Remove Log (Tree in Road) LS 1 $________ $_________

204(20) Drainage Excavation, Type Restore Drainage Function LS 1 $________ $_________

204(70) Roadway Excavation, Placement Method 4 LS 1 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 83.65 $________ $_________

430(12) Place Cold Mix Asphalt in Potholes Various Locations (Includes Tack Coat Material) TON 5 $________ $_________

607(03) Remove and Relay Cmp (Plugged) STA 83.65 $________ $_________

Road No. 10S034B, Dyke Length: 0.53 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 28 $________ $_________

204(19)D Drainage Excavation, Type Leadoff Ditch LF 75 $________ $_________

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II Placement Method 4 CY 6.5 $________ $_________

301(09) Crushed Aggregate, Type Surface Course, Grading 2 Compaction A TON 25 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 28 $________ $_________

303(20)C Drainage Excavation, Construct Dip EA 4 $________ $_________

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 7 of 73 Road No. 10S095, Whimper Length: 0.35 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 18 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 18 $________ $_________

Road No. 10S099 Seg 1, Bear Creek Road Length: 0.58 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II CY 10 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 30.85 $________ $_________

Road No. 10S407, Laurel Length: 0.18 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 6, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 9.5 $________ $_________

204(70) Roadway Excavation, Placement Method 4 LS 1 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 9.5 $________ $_________

Road No. 10S433, Grosbeak Length: 2.07 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

151(01) Mobilization LS 1 $________ $_________

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 122.65 $________ $_________

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 8 of 73 204(70) Roadway Excavation, Placement Method 4 STA 170 $________ $_________

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II CY 2 $________ $_________

Compaction A TON 3 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 122.65 $________ $_________

303(20)C Drainage Excavation, Construct Dip EA 15 $________ $_________

Road No. 10S434, Bear Border Length: 0.38 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 20 $________ $_________

204(19)B Drainage Excavation, Type 2' Deep Roadway Ditch LF 185 $________ $_________

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II CY 13 $________ $_________

Compaction A TON 50 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 20 $________ $_________

303(20)C Drainage Excavation, Construct Dip EA 5 $________ $_________

602(02)A 18-Inch Corrugated Metal Pipe, 0.064-Inch Thickness for Steel Or 0.060-Inch Thickness for Aluminum, Method B

LF 32 $________ $_________

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 9 of 73 Road No. 11S040T2.52, McKinley Grove T2 Length: 0.20 MI

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

201(05) Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 11, Logs 8, Stumps 4, Utilization of

STA 10.35 $________ $_________

203(04)B Remove Cmp From Forest Service Land EA 1 $________ $_________

204(19)D Drainage Excavation, Type Leadoff Ditch LF 40 $________ $_________

251(11) Hand Placed Riprap, Class II CY 6.5 $________ $_________

Compaction A TON 75 $________ $_________

303(02) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A STA 10.35 $________ $_________

303(20)C Drainage Excavation, Construct Dip EA 1 $________ $_________

303(20)G Drainage Excavation, Construct Driveable Waterbar EA 1 $________ $_________

B.3 LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Performance of land management activities shall be in accordance with Section C – Project Description and Work Specifications. Payment for Land Management Work Activities in Schedule B-2.1, will be made with either appropriated dollars or in Stewardship Credits in lieu of cash, as defined in Section G. Notification of line items in the schedule to be paid for with appropriated dollars vs. earned stewardship credits must be in writing at time of award. All Mandatory Work Activities shall be performed. Option activities are listed in order of planned priority. Award may be made for option items in any order that the Contracting Officer determines is in the best interest of the Government.

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

General Clauses and Provisions Pertaining To All Items

C.1 AGAR 452.211-3 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

C.2 Project Description

(a) Description of Work – The Exchequer Project is located on the High Sierra Ranger District of the Sierra National Forest encompassing the area indicated on the Contract Area Map around the Bear Creek drainage, from Exchequer Meadow in the north to McKinley Grove in the south. Project objectives include:

• Improve Forest Health – Provide growing space for healthy trees and reduce fuel loadings

• Reintroduce Fire – Provide mechanical fuel treatments and preparatory work to manage the effects of the return of fire as a disturbance mechanism.

• Increase and Improve Late/Old Forest Structure – Provide maintenance of designated Old

Growth Areas and forest components which trend to historic vegetation and habitat conditions (snags, down wood, cover, etc.).

• Improve soil and aquatic conditions – Provide for soil and riparian function and productivity.

Provide timely soil erosion control measures and restorative work.

• Utilize Timber or other products – Provide wood resource to forest product industry.

• Improve Road Management – Provide construction, reconstruction, maintenance and obliteration to meet project area transportation plan and resource needs.

To accomplish these objectives, the contract includes the following components: stand cleaning/thinning, mechanical fuels reduction, fire line installation, snag and down wood management, Old Growth Treatment – non-commercial cleaning/thinning, and piling of fuels, timber or other products removal, sub soiling, road work and water source development.

(b) Resulting Contract – Any resultant contract will be a Construction contract with requirements for timber removal.

(c) Project Location – Project is located in Township 10 South, Range 27 East, Sections 19, 30;

Township 10 South, Range 26 East, Sections 10-16, 21-28, 36, Mount Diablo Base Meridian.

C.3 Specifications

Specifications for each Stewardship Activity individually described by an item number in Schedule B pages can be found in Appendix A. Specifications for timber removal can be found in Appendix B. Road Maintenance plans and specifications can be found in Appendix C. Road Construction plans and specifications can be found in Appendix D.

C.4 Contract Area Map

The boundaries of restoration activities identified in Appendix A, B, C, and D as well as Subdivisions or Payment Units and any cutting units thereof, are as shown on the attached "Contract Area Map," which is made a part hereof, and were, before solicitation, designated on the ground by Forest Service to meet the anticipated needs of the parties. The location of the Restoration Activities including Subdivisions or Payment Units and their approximate acreage are stated in Division A/AT. Subdivisions or Payment Units may be revised and additional

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 11 of 73 ones may be established only by written agreement of both parties. Where applicable, the following are also identified on Contract Area Map:

(a) Identified claims limiting Contractor's rights;

(b) Boundaries of cutting units;

(c) Areas where leave trees are marked to be left uncut;

(d) Roads listed

(e) Sources of base course, rock riprap and surface rock;

(f) Roads where log hauling is prohibited or restricted;

(g) Roads and trails to be kept open;

(h) Improvements to be protected;

(i) Locations of known historical sites;

(j) Maximum stump heights when more than one height is listed by areas;

(k) Skidding or yarding methods specified;

(l) Streamcourses to be protected;

(m) Other features required by Appendix B; and

(n) Boundaries of stewardship work activities.

C.5 Government-Furnished Property

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause(s) contained in Section I of the NONE.

Description of Property Value Quantity Return/Consumable

• N/A

C.6 Operating Plan and Schedule:

The Contractor will provide, as part of the technical proposal, a detailed timeline of when the contract requirements will be accomplished while conforming to the requirements within Section F.5. The operating plan should indicate the sequence of activities that will take place to accomplish the tasks described within the solicitation, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, and Appendix D including proposed start and completion dates.

Depending upon how the contractor proposes accomplishing the activities within the solicitation, the Operating Plan and Schedule may be developed by indicating when and how all work activities within individual units will be completed, when and how individual tasks will be completed, or a combination of when and how units or tasks will be completed. The contractor should be able to display through an operating plan and schedule that all of the contract activities will be accomplished in a timeline that will meet the contract requirements.

C.7 Sustainable Acquisition

The Contractor shall comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 12 of 73 Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

In compliance with FAR Part 23.4 through performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of EPA designated and USDA designated biobased in accordance with FAR clause 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts and 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g. biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible in the performance of this contract without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. Information about this requirement and a catalog of products are available at the BioPreferred Web Site.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material to the maximum extent possible in the performance of this contract from EPA’s list of designated products and the accompanying recommendations for post-consumer content and recovered materials content in the following eight categories: Construction products, Landscaping products, Nonpaper Office Products, Paper and Paper Products, Park and Recreation products, Transportation Products, Vehicular Products, and Miscellaneous Products.

Compliance with the USDA Biobased requirements requires Contractors to report the purchase of biobased products under service and construction contracts through the System for Award Management (https://SAM.gov) and provide a copy of the report to the Contracting Officer.

7.1 Sustainable products identified for this solicitation:

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products and EPA products that that may be used i n t h e performance of this contract. The list is not all inclusive; the Contractor shall research for available products.

7.1.1 Bio Preferred Products:

a Diesel Fuel Additives

(1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use.

(2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20). 90% - Minimum Biobased Content.

b Hydraulic Fluids - Mobile Equipment Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes. 44% - Minimum Biobased Content.

c Penetrating Lubricants Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables. 68% - Minimum Biobased Content.

d Greases - Truck Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots. 71% - Minimum Biobased Content.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/ http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/ http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/%231 https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/%231 http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 13 of 73 e Gear Lubricants

Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction. 58% - Minimum Biobased Content.

f Fuel Conditioners Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system. 64% - Minimum Biobased Content.

h Erosion Control Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth. 77% - Minimum Biobased Content.

g 2-Cycle Engine Oils Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear. 34% - Minimum Biobased Content.

7.1.2 EPA Designated Products:

Plastic trash bags, printer ribbons, toner cartridges, print & writing papers, Traffic Barricades, Traffic Cones, Engine Coolants, Rebuilt Vehicular Parts, Re-refined lubricating oils, retread tires, manual grade strapping, signage, sorbents.

C.8 Definitions

Acceptable Quality Level: The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the government will reject the specific service. As long as the percent of defective performance does not exceed the AQL, the service will not be rejected by the government. The contractor, however, must re-perform the defective service when possible.

Biobased Products: See Sustainable Acquisitions

Contracting Officer (CO): Individual with authority to bind the government with their signature on the contract.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Individual(s) designated to act on the behalf of the CO within the delegation given them in writing.

Period of performance (also Performance period or Contract time): All calendar days allowed for completion of contract work. Includes all days of the week including weekends and holidays.

Quality Assurance: Those actions taken by the government to check goods or services to determine that they meet the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW).

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains information about how the government will assess performance, checklists, and may contain decision tables.

http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 14 of 73 Quality Control: Those actions taken by a contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they will meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. Refer to Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-4 or 52.246-12 and Contractors Quality Control Plan as described in Section E.

Quality Control Plan: Contractors plan for self-monitoring work prior to Government inspection and acceptance. See Section E.

Random Sampling: A method of looking at a few individual items in a lot to determine the quality of that lot against a standard.

(Acceptable) Service: A job performed to the standard and within the acceptable quality level. The contractor must do the specific job, and meet the standard, and meet the acceptable quality level before one can say that performance has been acceptable and that he/she should be paid.

Standard: An acknowledged measure of comparison.

Stewardship Contracting: An exchange of goods/products for services including construction.

Sustainable Acquisitions (FAR Part 23.4 – Use of recovered materials and biobased products)

a. Biobased Products: Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the goal of the BioPreferred program is to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. The BioPreferred program was created by the 2002 Farm Bill and reauthorized and expanded as part of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). The program's purpose is to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities. The increased development, purchase, and use of biobased products reduce our nation's reliance on petroleum, increase the use of renewable agricultural resources, and contribute to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts. Information on biobased/biopreferred products can be found at the BioPreferred Site . The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts and the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

b. EPA-designated items: Products that are or can be made with recovered material. The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste. Buying recycled-content products ensures that the materials collected in recycling programs will be used again in the manufacture of new products. The contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts.

C.8.1 Technical Definitions – See Appendices.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/AboutBioPreferred.xhtml http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr2642enr/pdf/BILLS-113hr2642enr.pdf http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/ http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

There are no clauses in this section.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

General Clauses and Provisions Pertaining To All Items

E.1

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E.2 Contractor Quality Control Inspection System

The Contractor shall identify the quality control inspection system it will use to ensure that contract specifications will be achieved. At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor shall produce written inspection records in a format and at times and places satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer and be maintained until the date of contract closure. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

E.2.1 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall provide a general Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the technical proposal. The Contractor shall supplement the QCP within 7 days before start work based on items awarded to the Contractor and Government comments. The contractor shall conduct quality control inspections on all aspects of work. The field inspections shall be performed on each sub-item.

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

E.3 Acceptance of Services

The Contractor shall provide a written request for inspection and submit inspection sheets in accordance with the QCP. The Government will conduct an inspection and up to one re-inspection for each unit. If the contractor fails to meet the minimum AQL, the contractor shall rework the unit. Anytime more than two inspections are required per unit, the contractor may be assessed for additional inspections, which will include mileage and hourly rate of the COR. If follow-up inspections indicate that the minimum AQL was not met, the work will be deemed unsatisfactory and a deduction in payment may result (Section G-3.4).

Acceptance may be made for all or portions of work.

E.4 Acceptance of Construction

Refer to FAR Clause 52.246-12 – ‘Inspection of Construction’ for information on Government acceptance of construction.

E.5 Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Quality assurance specific to individual items will be found in Appendix A.

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

General Clauses and Provisions Pertaining To All Items

F.1 52.252-2 Clause 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 address: http://www.acquisition.gov/far

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

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

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within __10______ calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 07/01/2023. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause)

See Section F.4 below for special contract time and performance restrictions concerning the performance of work on this contract. Additional restrictions on the Scheduling of Work for resource protection, etc. may be addressed in the Technical Specifications.

F.3 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The effective period of this contract is from 07/01/2020 through 07/01/2023.

(End of Clause)

F.4 Special Contract Time and Performance Restrictions

The Contractor shall perform this contract according to the following restrictions. Additional performance restrictions may also be found in the Technical Specifications and/or on contract maps.

Contract Item or Area Description Description of Restriction N/A

ROAD COMPLETION DATE. (7/01) Construction of Specified Roads shall be completed no later than 07/01/2023 except for earlier construction completion dates for roads listed below:

Road Number Road Name

Station Completion Date From To

N/A http://www.arnet.gov/far

Exchequer IRSC Solicitation 129JGP20R4008 Page 18 of 73 Completion date is binding on party that constructs road. Contracting Officer shall modify the completion date in writing to conform to the approved progress schedule at the request of Contractor.

Forest Service shall in no way be responsible for any delay or damage caused by road contractor in performing the road construction except such delay as may be the fault or negligence of Forest Service.

F.5 Schedules and Reports

Contractor shall provide the following submittals as stated below unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. The Contractor shall update all submittals as needed, or as required by the CO, but in no case less than once per calendar year on a date specified by the Contracting Officer:

ITEM DESCRIPTION SUMBITAL

DUE

COPIES

REQUIRED

Proposed Operation Plan (Overall Schedule): The Contractor shall prepare and submit two copies (or one electronic copy) of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the starting and completion dates of various phases of the work. The schedule shall comply with the contract time requirements in the contract (or Task Order), including, but not limited to Paragraphs F.2 and F.5. The schedule shall be provided in either 8.5’x11’ or 11’x17’ format.

With Proposal 1

Schedule for Construction Items: The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of FAR 52.236-15 – Schedules for Construction Contracts.

(Paragraph I.2)

At prework Meeting 1

Subcontractors: List of proposed sub-contractors and their intended work.

Sub-contractors must have Contracting Officer’s written approval prior to starting work on the project. Submit on Standard Form 1413.

With Proposal 1

Traffic Control Plan. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Traffic Control Plan detailing conformance with OSHA requirements, MUTCD requirements, and all other contract requirements, including, but not limited to Paragraph H.10, “Traffic Control Plan” and the requirements included in the Appendices, if any.

10 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed

Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control Plan. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an Erosion Control Plan detailing permanent and temporary control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after contract performance. Plan shall conform to all contract requirements, including but not limited to Paragraph H.6, “Erosion Prevention and Control”, and the requirements in the Appendices, if any.

10 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed 1

Safety Plan. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of FAR 52.236-13 – Accident Prevention, for all activities under this contract.

(Paragraph I.2)

10 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed

Quality Control Plan. Submit original with proposal. Any updates need to be provided for approval to the CO. Refer to E.2

With Proposal

Designation of Contractor personnel describing responsibilities and authorities

At prework Meeting 1

BioBased Report. Submit annually. Refer Section C.7 October 31

All schedules and reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative identified by the CO, unless the Contracting Officer directs the Contractor to submit any schedules or reports directly to the CO.

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If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

(End of clause)

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

General Clauses Pertaining To All Items

G. 1. Reserved

G.2 Measurement

All linear and area measurements under this contract are measured on a horizontal plane, unless otherwise noted.

G.3 Payment

It is anticipated that funds will be exchanged in the performance of this contract because the value of the timber or other products will not completely offset the value of the work to be performed. Payment shall only be made under this clause to the extent that the work performed will not be offset by the timber or other products value during the contract period. When payment is made to the contractor for work performed, it will be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, and 52.232-33Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Section I). Submit certification G.9 with all invoices.

The value of work completed and timber or other products removed will be documented in a Stewardship Statement of Account produced by Timber Sale Accounting (TSA or FPFS) when harvesting operations are underway.

G.3.1 Invoice Payment Portal (IPP)

All payment requests must be submitted electronically through the US Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). “Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP Invoice:

Each invoice shall be submitted on the Contractor’s letterhead or invoice form with the following:

1. Invoice date and Government Contract Number.

2. Billing period specified with beginning and ending dates. The beginning date must not be later than the completion date or within any previous billing dates.

3. An accounting (bulleted list, for example) of charges claimed and amounts due.

4. Total amount due for the billing period.

A Progress Report shall be submitted to support each invoice and shall include a summary of work performed during the period of performance identified on the invoice, which at a minimum must include:

1. Description of the previous month’s project activities and the planned activities for the next month.

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2. For each deliverable: identify the items supplied during the month and the cumulative items delivered.

3. Reconcile progress of each deliverable with the schedule identified for each.

4. Identify issues and/or concerns that may affect the project or schedule.

5. Any other information required in the Contract to be included in the Progress Report.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 – 5 business days of award or the system implementation date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

G.3.2 Re-Inspection Costs for Service Items

If rework of task(s) is required, the Contractor will be assessed the costs incurred by the Government in performing such activities. One inspection will be authorized at no charge to the contractor for work that does not meet the AQL The table below lists charge rates for Government re-inspection of work.

Activity Charge rate

Government wages (per employee performing re-inspection)

$50.00/hour

*Government mileage $0.575/mile

*Mileage reimbursement rate in effect January 1, 2016 is $.54 per mile. Mileage rates change periodically and the most current mileage rates for assessed damages at the time will be used. Most current mileage rates can be found at the General Services Administration website GSA Mileage.

G.3.3 Payments for Construction Items

Refer to FAR clause 52.232-5 ‘Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts’ for payment procedures related to construction work activities

G.3.4 FINAL PAYMENT - RELEASE OF CLAIMS

The Government shall pay the amount due the Contractor under this contract after—

(1) Completion and acceptance of all work;

(2) Presentation of a properly executed invoice; and http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/104715

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(3) Presentation of release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

G.4 Incidental Payment Items

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete performance of the project described in the contract.

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

G.5 Product Payment Guarantee and required deposits

To guarantee payment for product in advance of cutting, Contractor may earn Stewardship Credits in advance of cutting, or provide a product payment guarantee in the form of an acceptable surety payment bond, irrevocable letter of credit (ILOC), cash, or a deposit in a Federal Depository negotiable securities of the United States.

Any earned stewardship credits and product payment guarantee together will maintain a minimum unobligated balance equal to the applicable charges for product the Forest Service estimates will be cut or removed in not less than 30 calendar days and not more than 60 calendar days, plus the value of any outstanding charges for product removed.

Securities shall be deposited through the Contracting Officer accompanied by a power of attorney and agreement authorizing the bond-approving officer to sell or collect such securities if payment is not made within 15 days of billing by Forest Service. The penal sum of such surety bond or the market value at time of deposit of such negotiable securities shall be the maximum amount of the payment guaranteed.

Product payment guarantee for a single contract shall be provided utilizing Form FS6500-12 Payment Bond.

Blanket Payment Bond:

a. Contractor may furnish an acceptable bond, or deposits securities, to guarantee payment for product from multiple contracts. Contractor shall not start cutting hereunder until this contract receives an allocation that will meet the obligation for product payment guarantee.

b. The amount of such bond or deposited securities shall be allocated to such contracts by the Forest Service. The Contractor shall provide the contact information for the Forest Service representative administering the blanket payment bond to the Contracting Officer. The Forest Service representative administering the blanket payment bond will provide the Contracting Officer with documentation showing the allocation to this contract.

c. When there is to be no product cutting or removal hereunder for 30 days or more and payment of current charges has been made, the allocation to this contract may be reallocated to other contracts at Contractor’s request.

d. Payment guaranteed with acceptable blanket payment bond for multiple contracts shall be provided utilizing Form FS-6500-12a Blanket Payment Bond.

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The Contract Price includes the total amount for premiums that the Contractor attributes to the furnishing of the performance and/or payment bonds required by the contract. Reimbursement for bond premiums may be made in stewardship credits or cash.

G.7 Stewardship Credits

Stewardship Credits are credits that are earned and established when work listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Services B.2.1 and B.2.2 (if applicable) has been performed and accepted. Stewardship credits shall be earned at the rate as shown in the Schedule. Earned credits may be used to pay for timber or other products value included in Schedule B.2.3. Unless otherwise indicated in the Schedules, credits will be earned based upon Actual Quantities accomplished, inspected and accepted.

G.8 Establishment of Stewardship Credits

Notwithstanding references to payments in “Payment” clauses of this contract, payment for Stewardship Activities will be made with Product Value or other funding as indicated in the award document.

Stewardship Credits will be established on a monthly basis. Stewardship credits will be established for the number of units of each activity that have been completed and accepted. Acceptance may be for all, or a reasonable portion of, any specific activity.

Stewardship credits will not be established for work that is in progress that has not been accepted by the Forest Service. No credits will be established for work performed under terms of Schedule B.2.3.

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Contractor will submit certification with every invoice and monthly, as Stewardship Credits are established.

The Contractor shall furnish the following certification indicating if for invoice, stewardship credit or both.

Credit will not be received if certification is not submitted.

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

- Invoice and/or Stewardship Credit Earned

Page of Unit (Region, Forest, District) Project: Contract No.

Name and Address of Contractor:

Invoice No. Invoice Date:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that--

(1) The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

(2) Payments to subcontractors and suppliers have been made, and timely payments will be made for the work activities covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code;

(3) This request for progress payments/credits does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and

(4) This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance.

(Name)

(Title)

(Date)

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In the event there are excess (unused) established Stewardship Credits when all of the included timber or other products has been cut and removed the Forest Service, at its option, shall either add more timber or other products or make cash payment for the…