RFQApr18.doc

CONSTRUCTION RFQ

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UPDATED: 12-21-01

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IBET 12-21-01

PROJ NAME

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USDA FOREST SERVICE, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ACQUISITIONS

875 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA 95965 See Section F

FOB DESTINATION

FORMCHECKBOX

OTHER (See Schedule)

Teresa Reniff, Cont, treniff@fs.fed.us

Francisco Rico, Tech, frico@fs.fed.us 532-7456 283-7758

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

May 30, 2018, 4:30pm (Pacific Time)

EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED

submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

SEE SCHEDULE ON NEXT PAGE

EMAIL

QUOTES

WILL

BE

ACCEPTED.

Little Grass Valley Trail Bridge over Beaver Creek, Plumas National Forest Contractor MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) prior to award.

Quotes must be fully received by the date and time listed in block 10.

Please plan accordingly.

Fax quotes may be sent to

530-532-1210 To verify receipt of quote, please call Teresa Reniff 530 532-7456.

PLEASE ALLOW

10 DAYS

BEFORE INQUIRING ABOUT AWARD.

Please provide the following information:

DUNS#_______________________

SEE SECTION L FOR LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE QUOTATION.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

are not attached.

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART 1, SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES, AND PRICES/COSTS

METHOD OF

2) Responses for quantities less than those listed may be rejected.

3) If award is made in excess of $30,000, bonds will be required. (See Section I.)

4) Following are abbreviation definitions from FP-03, Section 109 that may appear in the "Unit" column of the Schedule of Items; AC=Acre, CQ=Contract Quantity, CY= Cubic Yard, EA=Each, GAL=Gallon, HR=Hour, LF=Linear Foot, LS=Lump Sum, MI=Mile, LB=Pound, SF=Square Foot, SY=Square yard, ST=Station, TON=Ton. CQ and LS will be measured and paid as stated in FP-03, Section 109-02. All other Units will be paid according to FAR clause 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity. FP-14 refers to FHWA Specifications for Construction of Federal Highways and Bridges. These specifications are free and available on line.

PRICE SUBMITTED BY:

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Phone

Vendor Name

FAX

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Email

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items. (Jan 2017) IBR

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved]

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_XX__ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

_XX__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_XX__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_XX__ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_XX__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_XX__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_XX__ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

___ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_XX__ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_XX__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

_XX__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

_XX__ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

___ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_XX_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

___ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

___ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xviii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract

The Contractor shall furnish all the materials, equipment, and personnel necessary to construct a new trail bridge. Bridge dimensions are 24' long x 7' wide and its components will need to be treated with Copper Naphthenate. Stream diversion during construction, sediment control, and trail work will also be required during this project.

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

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

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal. Any Fuel Trucks staged on-site must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet all state and federal regulations. A Spill Containment Plan must be submitted and approved prior to the start of work. If a Single Oil or Oil Product Container exceeds 660 Gallons, or if the Combined On-Site Storage exceeds 1,320 Gallons, the Contractor shall prepare, and submit for review and approval, then later for implementation a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan. The (SPCC) Plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including required certification by a Registered Professional Engineer. Contractor is responsible for all clean-up costs of petroleum product spills within the project vicinity area caused directly or indirectly by their employees or from their contract operations.

Project Location

The Little Beaver Trail Bridge is located to the southeast of Little Grass Valley Reservoir. All work is located on the Feather River District of the Plumas National Forest. The following Bridge is to be constructed: Little Grass Valley Trail Bridge over Beaver Creek

State of California, County of Plumas, Township 21and 22, North; Range 9 East, “Little grass Valley Reservoir”, & “La Porte” 53 quadrangles LA PORTE.

NOTE: Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough 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. (See Section L, 52.236-27, SITE VISIT.)

Price Range The Government's estimate is:

[ ] < $25,000

[X] $25,000 to $100,000.

[ ] $100,000 and $250,000.

[ ] $250,000 and $500,000.

[ ] $500,000 and $1,000,000.

[ ] $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

[ ] $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

[ ] > $10,000,000

Estimated Start Date July 09, 2018 Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. The contract time will be 90 days. Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanup. See Section F for additional information.

Special Conditions Affecting the Work

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

b. Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 30 ºF in December and January to lows of 50 ºF in July and August. High temperatures range from 45 ºF in December and January to over 90 ºF in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project site is less than 30 inches per year including snow fall. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that result in a winter project shutdown. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

c. Work Hours. No Holidays, unless a written request is submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a Project Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

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

f. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide portable toilet facilities for its employees.

g. Camping. Contractor may request a permit from Feather River Ranger District.

h. Water. Non-potable water for the project construction can be drafted out Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Use Best Practices and do not block public access. If Little Grass Valley Reservoir is to be used for water, coordinate with the CO prior to extracting water from the lake.

i. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials owned or supplied to the site. Lost, damaged, or stolen equipment or materials shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. The contractor shall be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of the public and/or government employees at the site. All refuse shall be properly stored or removed from the site at the end of each day.

j. Traffic Control. Contractor shall submit a Traffic Control and Signage Plan for review and approval, 10 days prior to the start of operations. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Traffic control signs shall be placed in areas with adequate turnaround space for a public truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

k. Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the onsite burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract. There will be no burning in this contract.

l. Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, seeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from all equipment surfaces. Contractor shall schedule an equipment inspection with the COR 36 hours prior to mobilization. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

In addition, the contractor shall be responsible for protecting existing improvements, and replace those improvements if damaged during the course of this project.

EQUIPMENT CLEANING & NOXIOUS WEED-FREE CERTIFICATION

Measures taken to ensure that All equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off of paved roadways. A Current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s office. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS

The Standard Specifications for this project are contained within the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-03 U.S. Customary Units. Copies of this document are available on-line only at the Federal Highway Administration web site at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/ in either Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

Supplemental Project Specifications are included in full text as an attachment in Section J of the contract, and are intended to amend, supplement, or replace the FP-03 Standard Specifications. All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

NOTE: Offerors are cautioned to carefully review these Standard and Supplemental Project Specifications prior to submission of proposals. All specifications in the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-03 U.S. Customary Units are binding on the parties signing the contract.

AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Restrictions on Work

NONE

1. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

Worker's Compensation Insurance

The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

Maps

INCLUDED WITH DRAWINGS

Drawings and Specifications

The following drawings are part of this solicitation:

1. Project Drawings

2. Specifications

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

Inspections Government inspections are for the purpose of satisfying the Government that the supplies and/or services are acceptable and do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for maintaining quality control. The Contracting Officer's Representative or designated inspector will conduct all inspections. The Contractor (or designated representative) is encouraged to be present to observe inspections

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

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 90 days after the effective date of the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Work Timing

Delays due to normal adverse weather, weekends, and holidays have been included in the calculation of contract time.

Winter Shutdown

When winter weather sets in and the continuation of work is impractical, the Contracting Officer may authorize a total suspension until such time as work can proceed. During the period of total suspension, the calendar days elapsed will not be charged against the contract time specified.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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 contained elsewhere in the contract.

NONE

Payment for Materials Off Site

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

Incidental Items

The intent of the contract is to provide for the completion 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 of items shown.

Preconstruction Conference

This required conference will be scheduled by the COR. (See also Section I, Clause 52.236-26.)

Invoices

Payment will be made from the contractor’s invoice. For all progress and final payments the contractor shall also prepare and provide an invoice which shows progress in terms of the schedule of items.

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. There is no pre-award registration.

After award of a contract, please make sure that your company registers promptly at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. PRIOR to starting the IPP enrollment process, please verify that the point of contact’s (POC’s) email address is up to date in your company’s System for Award Management (SAM) account at www.sam.gov and that any recent update(s) have been allowed time to process resulting in an “Active” status on the SAM account. The one-time enrollment in IPP means a series of emails will be sent to the SAM POC. If you have questions on the IPP enrollment process, the help desk phone number is 1-866-973-3131.

Invoices shall be accompanied by the signed contractor certification, using the exact wording in the clauses, FAR 52.232-5, and be up-to-date on certified payrolls for the invoiced timeframe, FAR 52.222-8. (See next page for invoice certification language.) Invoices that do not meet these requirements will be rejected.

The Contractor shall submit payrolls weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed. The copies shall be sent to the COR. Payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information listed on the form WH-347 (available for download at www.dol.gov), including the certification verbatim from the WH-347. Forms from other State or County governments are not compliant.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Emergencies

Fire Plan [X]See Section J, Fire Plan [ ]Not applicable; however, Contractors are required to comply with State law during fire season.

Area of Responsibility for Fire. Unless otherwise noted elsewhere in the contract, the following define the limits of a contractor's area of responsibility for fire under the terms of the Fire Plan (Section J):

[ ](a) Trail Construction - 100 meters on either side of the centerline [X](b) Construction of Structures - 100 meters around the perimeter of the project [ ](c) Road Construction - 400 meters on either side of the centerline [ ](d) Special for this project – See Drawings Utility Services

NONE

Superintendence by Contractor

In addition to Clause 52.236-6, the following applies: The name and the specific authorities of the foreman or superintendent must be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may use his/her own prepared letterhead stationery or a "Designation of Contractor's Representative" form available from the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor or the designee is not present when work is being performed on the contract, a Suspend Work Order may be issued with contract time continuing to run. The Contractor shall have a person on-site that is fully conversant in the English language.

Loss, Damage or Destruction

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

Other. Even though this contract may provide for performing services at the direction of Government personnel, the contract is not for personal services, and neither the Contractor nor his or her personnel are Government employees. The Government assumes no liability for injury occurring to Contractor personnel or to third parties, or for loss, damage, or destruction involving third parties' property as a result of the Contractor's operation. Except that the Government is liable for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) acting within the scope of their employment.

Camping Permit Compliance

Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of any camping permit issued to allow use of premises. Any non-compliance will result in suspension of work until compliance is achieved.

Archaeological and Historic Sites Location of known archaeological, historic, or pre-historic materials--such as Amerind artifacts and/or historic mining, logging, or fur trapping remains protected by the American Antiquities Act (l6 USC 433)--will be identified for the contractor before work commences.

Spill Plan If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including certification by a registered professional engineer. The Contractor under the direction of the Contracting Officer, or in the absence of said officer, acting independently, shall immediately take action to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products spills on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean up of petroleum products spills caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations. The Contractor shall immediately report all petroleum products spills to the Contracting Officer.

Equipment Cleaning

All off-road equipment used on this project shall be washed before moving into the project area so that the equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative material, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds of noxious weeds. “Off-road equipment” includes all logging and construction equipment and such brushing equipment as brush hogs, masticators, and chippers; it does not include log trucks, chip vans, service vehicles, water trucks, pickup trucks, and similar vehicles not intended for off-road use.

Equipment will be considered clean when visual inspection does not reveal soil, seeds, plant material, or other such debris. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection equipment is not required. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least five days in advance of moving equipment in so that arrangements can be made for inspection.

If the project area is known to contain noxious weeds, the equipment shall be cleaned before moving to other Forest Service system lands which do not contain noxious weeds.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUNE 2010)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $100,000)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $15,000)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $100,000)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons (FEB 2009)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (DEC 2007)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

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

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JUL 2013)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002)--Alternate I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2013)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996) FAR 52.232-35 Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer

Information (JUL 2013)

(a) As provided in paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management, the Government has designated the office cited in paragraph (c) of this clause as the office to receive the Contractor’s electronic funds transfer (EFT) information, in lieu of the payment office of this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall send all EFT information, and any changes to EFT information to the office designated in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Contractor shall not send EFT information to the payment office, or any other office than that designated in paragraph (c). The Government need not use any EFT information sent to any office other than that designated in paragraph (c).

(c) Designated Office:

Name: USDA NATIONAL FINANCE CENTER Telephone Number: (800) 421-0323 AGAR 452.209 – 71 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS, ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it –

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434.

Order of Precedence--Construction Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(2) Representations and Other Instructions

(3) Contract Clauses

(4) Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

(5) The Specifications

(6) Drawings

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. Specifications

2. Drawings

3. Fire Plan

APPLICABILITY OF COMPLETE WAGE RATE DECISION: In addition to the wage rates in this solicitation,…