S01 12FPC323Q0005 Amendment 002 - MaryAnn Chapman Fence Restoration.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/14/2023

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Fence Removal and Installation - MaryAnne Chapman Wetland Reserve Easement - Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho.

This amendment is to:

1. Extend quotes due date to 4/3/2023

2. Changes to site visit notes

3. Changes to Clin 001 and Clin 002

4. Changes to Specs Attachment 2

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

LAUREEN M. EIPP

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12FPC323Q0005

POC: Alex Arnold, 208-816-9943

Delivery: 42 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: NRCS-ID-120211

USDA-NRCS-IDAHO STATE OFFICE

9173 W. BARNES DR.

SUITE C

BOISE ID 83709-1574 US

Structure Removal, North Side:

T-Post Removal per post, H-Brace removal at 2 Stream Crossings) per unit, Mobilization.

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

Field Fence North side:

440xWood Post Diameter and length vary. See Attachment 1, Wire and Side 25,400ft, 1,320ft, 12.5 gauge barbed wire.

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

Structure Removal, South Side:

T-Post Removal, H-Brace Removal at 2 Stream crossings, Mobilization.

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

Field Fence, South side:

450 Post, 25,720ft of 12.5 Gauge Barbed Wire.

Product/Service Code: Y1QA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

(Amended) Fence Removal and Installation - MaryAnne Chapman Wetland Reserve Easement

- Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho

February 28, 2023

12FPC323Q0005 – Weippe, ID

The items discussed at this pre-bid conference and site visit are intended to highlight certain items. Not all items are covered. Those in the solicitation that are not covered are just as important and binding as those that are. Also, any statements that are made during this meeting which conflict with or are not stated in the solicitation are not binding. Any discrepancies between information provided during the site showing and the solicitation should be raised by a prospective bidder to the contracting officer immediately for resolution. Only the contents of the solicitation (including amendments thereto) are binding upon submission of a quote and award of a contract.

A Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract will be awarded under simplified acquisition procedures. This is not a Sealed Bid – it is a Request for Quotes.

Work is set aside for Small Business - under NAICS Code 238990 - Size Standard is $16.5 million average annual gross receipts averaged over 3 years.

The magnitude of work for the project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

Department of Labor, Construction Wage Rates Apply – FAR Clause 52.222-6 and must be paid to all employees working on site under the contract (attachment to solicitation) – Must submit weekly certified payrolls – thru COR. Employees will be interviewed to verify wages being paid.

Prospective awardee MUST be registered in the SAM database prior to award and maintain as Active throughout contract performance.

Performance Time for this project is:

42 calendar days

This time includes the entire time between the start date which is the date of the notice to proceed and all the way through completion of the work and site cleanup. The maximum workweek that will be approved is 10 hours per day, Monday through Saturday (pages 9 of solicitation package).

Liquidated Damages will not be assessed. However, the government retains the right to obtain actual damages for any harm due to failure to perform thru the Default clause.

Upon contract award, the successful offeror will have 10 calendar days to provide alternative payment protection in the form of either a payment bond (SF-25A), irrevocable letter of credit (ILC), or tripartite agreement. Contractors that elect to provide an ILC requirements must follow the requirements as prescribed in FAR 52.228- 14.

QUOTES must be received by email to – elrick.lounds@usda.gov :

5:00 p.m local time, April 3, 2023 for the MaryAnn Chapman Site – 12FPC322Q0005

Return:

SF1442 – pages 1-3

• Complete Blocks 14-20a and sign in block 20b and date in block 20c.

Schedule – page 4

• Enter an amount for each line item, unit price, extended price and total quote amount. Do Not round numbers.

• Enter Name of Company submitting quote and Unique Entity ID.

Section K – pages 30-36

• Be sure to check appropriate option in FAR clause 52.204-8.

Variation in Estimated Quantities – FAR Clause 52.211-18 is included in this solicitation.

For quantities that vary more than 15% more or less than the estimated quantity, the contractor or government can request an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

Otherwise, accepted unit prices and actual quantities will be used to calculate final cost.

Buy American Act-Construction – This solicitation includes the provision 52.225-10 and clause 52.225-9 - all construction materials used by the contractor shall be domestic (U.S.).

A preconstruction meeting will be held with contractor prior to issuing notice to proceed to review equipment, permit requirements, safety plan, first aid certifications, construction schedule, contractor superintendent, etc.

Site of Performance:

- Safety Requirements, Including Underground Utilities

Safety is #1 priority. OSHA Regulations and in addition NRCS Supplement to OSHA is found in Section H of contract package – beginning on page 14. Please review and pay careful attention.

• Must demonstration you have a safety program commensurate with the work to be performed. Required to submit written safety plan for approval prior to starting work.

• MUST have on site at all times an employee who has a current first aid certificate from the Red Cross, the Mine Safety & Health Administration or any mailto:elrick.lounds@usda.gov other state approved organization. Copies of certification must be supplied by successful contractor prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed.

- Items of Work for Selected Specifications (COR)

• Construction specification 1- Clearing o Item 8- Items of work and construction details

• Construction specification 6- Seeding, sprigging, and mulching o Item 7- Items of work and construction details

• Construction specification 8- Mobilization and Demobilization o Item 4 – Items of work and construction details

- Contractor Quality Control (COR)

• See page 7- Solicitation clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction o (a) Definition- “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

- NRCS Quality Assurance (COR)

• Refer to clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction

• To assure quality assurance, NRCS will provide an inspector on site during the duration of the EWP project

- Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Requirements (COR)

• Erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control ( NPDES ) permit is only needed if the section that is currently working on cannot be stabilized and completed within 14 days of commencement

- Surveying/Site Layout (COR)

• NRCS has pre-marked the site’s staging areas, beginning and ending of the project’s clearing limits

- Ingress/Egress Roads (COR)

• Refer to the construction approved drawings for access for the ingress/egress of the project

- Work Limits (COR) Refer to the construction approved drawings for the work limits. The work limit is to allow the contractor to work around areas that they would need additional access

• Refer to the construction approved drawings for the work limits of the project

- Clearing Limits (COR)

• Refer to the construction approved drawings for the clearing limits.

Clearing limits measurements can be determine from using a tape measure and measured from the center of the creek. Refer to the approved construction drawings for width distance from the center of the creek.

Within this clearing limits, the work shall consist of clearing and disposal of trees, snags, logs, brush, shrubs, stump, and rubbish

• For additional information see Construction Specification 1- Clearing

- Utilities (COR)

• The Ohio Utilities Protection Service, OUPS, information that is on the approved construction drawings are that of NRCS made during the planning phase

• When the contact is awarded, after the pre-construction meeting is held, the contractor is expected to call OUPS, and obtain a project ticket identification number, this ticket number is needed to be provided to NRCS before the project can begin ( Notice to Proceed letter, NTP ).

Payment will be made within 14 days - upon completion and final inspection/acceptance of work by Government, submission of all weekly certified payrolls and proper invoice.

Quoters will be notified of results as soon as possible. Award is anticipated right away with work to begin just as soon as possible.

All questions should be presented in writing to the contracting specialist, Elrick Lounds, at elrick.lounds@usda.gov by 3:00 pm Local Time on March 3, 2023. All Q&A and notes from this site visit and project will be posted with an amendment to the solicitation as soon as possible.

Remarks and explanations at this conference SHALL NOT qualify the terms of the solicitation.

mailto:elrick.lounds@usda.gov

Construction Specifications and Materials

Bid Items 1 and 3 Construction Specifications – T-post and Structure Removal Scope

The work shall consist of removal and disposal of t-posts, wire, fence structures currently supporting stream crossings, and materials from existing stream crossings from the designated areas. Materials may be salvaged by the contractor should they chose.

Disposal of Materials All materials shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local and state regulations.

Certification and Payment Each bid item will be separately measured and certified by NRCS staff upon completion of all work to ensure that work complies with the specifications.

Bid Item 2 Construction and Materials Specifications – Field Fence North Parcel Scope and Specs

The work consists of installation of new wood posts in between existing wood posts, installing/tightening new wire, and replacing any structure this is deteriorated enough so as to prevent adequate support and tightening of wires.

• 6,350 feet of fencing

• Line posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 3 inches and shall be a minimum of

6 feet in length. Corner, gate and brace posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 5 inches and shall be a minimum of 7 feet in length. Braces shall have a minimum top diameter of 4 inches and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in length.

• Post spacing after new posts are installed will not exceed 10 feet

• Posts must have a minimum expected lifespan of 20 years. See NRCS Practice

Specification – Fence (Code 382) below for post species and treatment options to achieve 20 year lifespan.

• Wire spacing, from top to bottom, is as follows: 42”, 30”, 23”, 16”

• Top and bottom wire will be smooth, two middle wires will be barbed

Certification and Payment

Each bid item will be separately measured and certified by NRCS staff upon completion of all work to ensure that work complies with the specifications.

Bid Item 4 Construction and Materials Specifications – Field Fence South Parcel Scope and Specs

The work consists of installation of new wood posts in between existing wood posts, installing/tightening new wire, and replacing any structure this is deteriorated enough so as to prevent adequate support and tightening of wires.

• 6,430 feet of fencing

• Line posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 3 inches and shall be a minimum of

6 feet in length. Corner, gate and brace posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 5 inches and shall be a minimum of 7 feet in length. Braces shall have a minimum top diameter of 4 inches and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in length.

• Post spacing after new posts are installed will not exceed 10 feet

• Posts must have a minimum expected lifespan of 20 years. See NRCS Practice

Specification – Fence (Code 382) below for post species and treatment options to achieve 20 year lifespan.

• Wire spacing, from top to bottom, is as follows: 42”, 30”, 23”, 16”

• Top and bottom wire will be smooth, two middle wires will be barbed

Bid Item 5 Construction and Materials Specification – Stream Crossings

Scope and Specs The work consists of installation of 4 PVC picket stream crossings. This includes installation of new structures of adequate strength to support the tension created by the picket crossings.

All work must comply with the specs below.

• 4 stream crossings

Bid Item 6 Construction and Materials Specifications – Contingency for Fence Structure replacement Scope and Specs

The work includes the replacement of up to 4 structures, need being determined by the contractor once they assess structure condition with respect to structure’s ability to support new wire tension for the lifespan of the fence. If a structure is not expected to outlive the existing wood line posts, it should be replaced.

Mobilization and Pollution Control This work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor’s forces and equipment necessary for performing the work for which payment is provided elsewhere in the contract. Pollution control consists of all measures to adequately ensure that any chemicals, fuels, lubricants, or other potential contaminants are managed in accordance with all applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

Work shall be completed at a time when site conditions are dry enough to allow for minimal soils disturbance from equipment and construction activities. If large areas of bare mineral soil are exposed, contractor will be responsible for remediating such damage. It is understood that some disturbance will be unavoidable as a part of construction activities. A recommended seed list has been attached.

NRCS, ID SPECIFICATION - Page 1 of 2 March 2012

Practice Specification

Fence (Code 382)

Standard Wire Fence

GENERAL

Installation shall be in accordance with an approved plan. Details of construction shown on the drawings but not include herein are considered as part of these specifications. Construction activities shall be in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations.

All materials will be new, with the exception of railroad ties used for corners or braces.

Prior to construction the fence lines shall be cleared of any possible obstruction that would hinder the fence placement and operation.

The soil surface along the fence line shall be relatively smooth such that placement of the bottom fencing member does not exceed the maximum fence member to soil surface spacing specified.

The fence materials shall have an expected life of at least 10 years with routine maintenance. All wood materials except Orange Osage, Western Red Cedar, Juniper and Black Locust that have contact with the soil shall be treated with an EPA-registered wood preservative. Wood posts shall be treated from the butt end of the post to distance of at least 30 inches for line posts and 36 inches for all corner, gate and brace posts. Refer to Table 1 for the life expectancy of treated versus untreated wood posts.

MATERIALS

Wood Posts. Line posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 3 inches and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in length. Corner, gate and brace posts shall have a minimum top diameter of 5 inches and shall be a minimum of 7 feet in length. Braces shall have a minimum top diameter of 4 inches and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in length.

Table 1. Life Expectancy of Untreated and Treated Fence Posts (Years)

Steel Posts. Steel line posts shall be the “T”, “U” or “Y” type with a welded or riveted anchor plate near the bottom (minimum 18 inches square area) and have suitable corrugations, knobs, studs or grooves for fastening the wire. Line posts shall weigh at least 1.25 pounds per linear foot of length and shall be a minimum of 5.5 feet long.

Barbed Wire. Barbed wire shall be composed of two strands of 12.5-gauge zinc coated wire wrapped around each other, with 2-point 14 gauge barbs spaced no more than 5 inches apart conforming to ASTM

A 121.

Smooth Wire. Smooth wire shall be a single steel wire of 9-gauge or heavier, two wrapped strands of 12.5-gauge or heavier wire or 12.5-gauge or heavier hi-tensile wire. Wire shall have a minimum tensile strength of 45,000 psi.

Wire Panel Fasteners. Staples shall be 9-gauge or heavier and have a minimum length of 1.5 inches, except 1.0 inch staples are allowed on very hard woods. Fasteners for use with steel posts shall be 12-gauge or heavier zinc coated wire.

Kind of Wood Un-treated Pressure Treated Hot and Cold Bath Cold Soak

Western Red Cedar 12-15 20-25 20-25 -

Lodgepole & Ponderosa Pine 2-4 20-25 15-20 10-20

Aspen or Cottonwood 1-3 15-20 10-15 5-10

Douglas Fir & Western Hemlock 3-6 20-35 15-25 10-20

Natural Resources Conservation Service

INSTALLATION

The fence shall be reasonably straight and shall not deviate more than 12 inches between any corner and gate or line brace assembly.

Post Depth. Line steel posts shall be set a minimum depth of 1.5 feet and wood line posts shall be set to a minimum depth of 2 feet, unless otherwise specified. Gate, corner and brace posts shall be set to a minimum depth of 3 feet, unless otherwise specified. Steel pipe and angle section posts shall be embedded in a 12-inch circular or square concrete pier, except when set in firm rock.

Post Spacing. The maximum post spacing interval shall be 20 feet on fences without fence stays, 25 feet with one stay between posts and 30 feet with two stays between posts.

Line Bracing. Line brace assemblies shall be located at all corners, gates and abrupt changes in vertical topography (generally considered as 15 degrees). On straight reaches of fencing line braces shall be installed at a spacing of no more than 1300 feet.

Wire Spacing. Wire spacings are as follows, unless otherwise specified:

Table 2. Wildlife Barbed Wire Fence

Wire Fasteners. Staples shall be driven diagonally into the wood grain of the post. Space shall be left between the post and the staple to allow movement of the wire. Fasteners on steel posts shall be snug enough to prevent vertical movement of the wire on the post.

Drainageways. In crossing drainageways or depressions a weight or deadman anchor shall be fastened to the fence to maintain the required spacing interval or additional wires shall be added to maintain the required minimum wire height from the groundline.

WILDLIFE FENCES

In areas commonly used by wildlife, fencing should be designed to facilitate passage of wildlife species without injury. The bottom wire will be smooth and a minimum of 16” from the ground to allow for the passage of antelope and fawn deer. Spacing between the top two wires will be 12” to reduce instances of entanglement (see Table 4).

NRCS, ID March 2012SPECIFICATION - Page 2 of 2

Wire Description Spacing Measured From Groundline (inches)

4 -wire 16 23 4230