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SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

This requirement may be awarded for more than one (1) Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract for production of Container Seedlings for 2023 in Portland, Oregon. More than one award may be issued depending on vendor quantity availability. Vendors will note the available quantity of each of the items that they are able to provide.

Item no. Item Description Quantity

Requested(M)* Vendor Quantity

Available Unit Price Total 0001 Styro 15 (515A) Douglas-fir or Ponderosa pine 141 $ $

0002 Styro 15 (515A) Minor conifer species (cedars, spruce, Hemlock, true firs, sugar pine, white pine)

27 $ $

0003 Styro 10 (415D) Douglas-fir or Ponderosa pine

712 $ $

0004 Styro 10 (415D) Minor conifer species (cedars, spruce, Hemlock, true firs, white pine)

85 $ $

0005 Styro 10 (415D) Sugar pine 30 $ $

0006 Styro 8 or 8L (415A or 415C) Douglas-fir or Ponderosa pine

50 $ $

0007 Styro 8 or 8L (415A or 415C) Minor conifer species (cedars, spruce, Hemlock, sugar pine, white pine)

50 $ $

0008 Styro 8 or 8L (415A or 415C) Sugar pine

30 $ $

0009 411B Douglas-fir or Ponderosa pine

26 $ $

0010 411B Minor conifer species (cedars, spruce, Hemlock, true firs, white pine)

50 $ $

0011 Shipping Costs – Per Loaded Mile

1 mile --- $ $

0012 Cold Storage - Per Box( or Bag) /Month

1 month --- $ $

Total Quantity 1,201

GRAND TOTAL $

*Estimated Quantity M = 1,000

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: See Section F.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL - The Contractor shall produce one-year-old (1+0), and/or two-year-old (2+0) greenhouse-grown containerized seedlings as listed in Section B (Schedule of Items) in compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions, and clauses contained herein.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

Additional Seedlings - Seedlings produced in excess of quantities requested in Tree Seedling Schedule.

Breeding Unit - A basic physiographic unit within which environmental factors (elevation, climate, soils, topography, and vegetation) are considered uniform to the extent that seed movement for a given species can occur with little risk of mal-adaptation.

DF - Douglas-fir

GF – Grand fir

IC – Incense cedar

Minor Species – Species such as cedars, spruce, Hemlock, true firs, sugar pine, and white pine.

NF – Noble fir

Overruns – Seedlings produced by the Contractor which are in excess of the amounts requested by the Government on the Tree Seedling Schedule at time of contract award.

PP - Ponderosa pine

POC – Port Orford cedar

S.B. – Subclass B, Seed from a parent tree which has been tested for growth and/or disease resistance characteristics. Test may apply to one parent only.

S.I.A. - Source Identify Subclass A, personally supervised collection.

SP – Sugar pine

SS – Sitka spruce

Surplus Seedlings - Seedlings in excess of quantities ordered for delivery, up to the number requested in the Purchase Order.

T. – Tested Material.

Tree Seedling Schedule – BLM Form OSO 5713-2, used to request the number of seedlings to be grown and provide seed test information.

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WH – Western Hemlock

WRC – Western Red Cedar

WWP – Western white pine

3.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 The Contractor shall provide all necessary records, tools, equipment, labor, materials, laboratory tests, and perform accepted horticultural practices currently in use in the seedling nursery industry necessary to produce high-quality seedlings, including watering, protective fencing, weeding and fertilizing the seedlings, and the application of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, to control and prevent weeds, pathogens, rodents and insects.

3.2 Seedling Conditioning (Container Items) -

Final shipping dates requested will be determined within the Purchase Order. To meet specific delivery dates, and desired caliper size and stem lignification for seedlings requested for fall planting, seedlings shall be induced to set bud early for seedlings scheduled for fall plant. This may be achieved thru industry standard practices such as the use of “black-out” cloth to shorten photoperiod, or the use of moderate moisture stress, fertilizer changes and/or exposure ambient air temperatures.

3.3 Fertilizer Incorporation (Container Items) – If slow-release fertilizer incorporation is utilized, rooting medium shall be constantly monitored for salinity. Immediate corrective action to prevent root damage must be taken if salinity thresholds are exceeded

3.4 Delivery - The anticipated delivery date (fall planting anticipated or winter/spring planting anticipated), and delivery point to which seedlings must be delivered will be specified in each order placed. Costs per loaded mile listed on the Contractor’s cost proposal will be applied to each load or partial load requested for shipping by the Vendor. All seedlings shall be delivered via enclosed, refrigerated trailers capable of maintaining temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for fall planted seedlings, and 33 - 35 degrees F for seedlings ordered for winter delivery and spring planting.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SEED

4.1 The Government will provide seed for all Items included in a Purchase Order at no cost to the

Contractor. Upon award of each Purchase Order, the Government will issue seed to the Contractor in quantities adequate to meet the requirements of the Purchase Order.

4.2 Stratified Seed for orders delayed by contractual process – In the event of delayed award, the

Government may start the stratification of sufficient seed to meet the numbers of seedlings required for the order period. Seed amounts will be determined using the formulae contained in 14.3. Stratification may be conducted by personnel at the U.S. Forest Service’s JH Stone Nursery in accordance with accepted industry-wide procedures.

4.3 Non-Stratified Seed for orders - On most Purchase Orders, the Government will provide non-stratified seed to the Contractor. Each order placed will list the seed lot characteristics (germination %, purity value, and seeds per pound) for seed available from the Government. Contractor will determine the

BLM OREGON STATE OFFICE Page 6 of 65 amount of seed needed based on the information provided. The Government’s maximum amount of seed to be furnished is determined by the process listed in 18.0.

5.0 SEEDLING LOT IDENTIFICATION AND RECORDATION

5.1 Seed Lot Identification - Seed lot identity must be maintained through the stratification treatment, sowing, all stages of seedling growth, lifting and shipping stages. The standard Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or Forest Service (FS) seed lot codes and district name shown on the individual Purchase Order shall be included in the identification.

5.2 Inventories and Records - Provide the Government with inventories of stock on hand in accordance with the following specifications and schedule:

5.2.1 The inventory sample size shall be large enough to provide for a +10 percent standard error with a 95% confidence level.

5.2.2 Inventories shall include the following information:

a) Contract number and order number

b) BLM or FS seed lot identification

c) Nursery seed lot identification

d) Number ordered (M seedlings) by lot

e) Number of containers sown by lot

f) Gross and net seedlings per lot

g) Mean height (inches) *

h) Mean caliper (MM) *

* Items to be included with the final inventory due on October 15.

5.2.3 1+0 Containerized Seedling Inventory Schedule:

a) Current inventory by June of the calendar year in which sowing occurs, of live healthy seedlings

(gross inventory) and those projected to meet contract specifications (projected net inventory).

b) Current and complete inventory by October of the calendar year in which sowing occurs, of projected shippable seedlings meeting contract specifications.

5.3 Records - The Contractor shall maintain and provide to the Government, upon request, a current record by dates, listing cultural work undertaken for this contract. Such records shall include date of seed stratification, sowing amounts, and dates of fertilization, fungicide treatments, herbicide treatments, root culturing, watering schedule, moisture stress measurements, electrical conductivity (EC) tests, and lifting dates.

5.4 Sowing Table/Bed Identification - Contractor shall identify each table/bed or portion of a table/bed of seedlings with a bed marker using the correct BLM or FS seed source code from labels on seed lots delivered by the Government, or a nursery identification number referenced to the BLM or FS seed lot code.

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6.0 SEEDLING SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 Container Seedling Specifications

6.1.1 Roots - The roots should form a cohesive plug when extracted. The root mass and soil media shall remain intact when pulled out of the cavity and remain intact during normal handling associated with sorting and packaging operations. The seedling must be capable of being withdrawn from the container without being damaged.

6.1.2 Stem and Lateral Branches - Seedlings shall be of good quality as evidenced by dark green color, firm-dark brown buds, absences of root, stem or top deformity, mechanical damage, disease, mold, insect or animal damage, and absences of chlorotic or short abnormal “bottlebrush” needles. All gradable (seedlings meeting specifications) and shippable seedlings shall have the top capable of maximum photosynthesis. All defects lessening the vigor and predictability of a tree to survive and grow shall be classed as a cull.

6.1.3 Seedling Specifications – Special Containerized Seedling Specifications

Species Type of Seedling Container Top Height

Minimum Stem

Diameter Hardwood/Shrub Styro 40 (723A) 10 to 18 in. 3.5 mm Doug-fir 815C 11 to 23 in. 5.5 mm Doug-fir Styro 20 (620A) 10 to 16 in. 3.8 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 20 (620A) 6 to 14 in. 4.0 mm Hardwood/Shrub Styro 20 (620A) 8 to 14 in. 3.0 mm Doug-fir Styro 15A 8 to 14 in. 3.5 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 15A 5 to 12 in. 3.8 mm Minor species Styro 15A 5 to 10 in. 3.0 mm Hardwood species Styro 15A 8 to 14 in. 3.0 mm Doug-fir Styro 10 415D 5 to 10 in. 3.0 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 10 415D 4 to 10 in. 3.2 mm Minor species Styro 10 415D 4 to 10 in. 2.8 mm White pine Styro 10 415D 3.5 to 10 in. 2.8 mm Hardwood species Styro 10 415D 6 to 12 in. 3.0 mm Doug-fir Styro 10D (RL 10) 6 to 12 in. 2.8 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 10D (RL 10) 4 to 10 in. 3.0 mm Minor species Styro 10D (RL 10) 5 to 10 in. 2.5 mm White pine Styro 10D (RL 10) 3.5 to 8 in. 2.5 mm

Doug-fir Styro 8or 8L (415A or C) 5 to 10 in. 2.5 mm

Ponderosa pine Styro 8or 8L (415A or C) 4 to 10 in. 2.8 mm

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Species Type of Seedling Container Top Height

Minimum Stem

Diameter

Minor species Styro 8or 8L (415A or C) 4 to 10 in. 2.5mm

Doug-fir 411B 4 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Ponderosa pine 411B 3 to 10 in. 2.5 mm Minor species 411B 3 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Doug-fir Styro 5 (315A) 5 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 5 (315A) 4 to 10 in. 2.5 mm Minor species Styro 5 (315A) 4 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Doug-fir Styro 5.5 (315B) 5 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 5.5 (315B) 4 to 10 in. 2.5 mm Minor species Styro 5.5 (315B) 4 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Doug-fir Styro 4S (310B) 4 to 10 in. 2.3 mm Ponderosa pine Styro 4S (310B) 3 to 10 in. 2.5 mm Minor species Styro 4S (310B) 3 to 10 in. 2.3 mm

6.3 Seedling Measurement Standards

6.3.1 Height will be measured from the cotyledon scar to the tip of the terminal bud to the nearest inch.

6.3.2 Stem caliper will be measured at a point 2.0 mm below the cotyledon scar. Stem will be measured where the stem is round. No measurement will be taken at an interval swelling.

6.3.3 Point of reference for measuring root length commences at the cotyledon scar for 1+1 seedlings.

7.0 LIFTING, PACKAGING AND MARKING

7.1 Container Seedlings

7.1.1 The Government will notify the Contractor at least seven days prior to the planned date of pickup or delivery. This order may be made by telephone or in writing. The seven-day delivery date requirement will begin at the time of the order. The order will specify, by lot, seedling quantities, and the date seedlings are to be delivered or picked up.

7.1.2 Seedlings shall not be packed until conditioned for storage based on accumulation of chilling hours and hardiness testing.

7.1.3 Seedlings shall be fully watered and treated with a fungicide to prevent storage molding. This should occur a maximum of five days before packaging.

7.1.4 Seedlings pulled from containers for packaging shall be wrapped with plastic or placed into plastic bags in bundles of 4 to 10 seedlings each.

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7.1.5 All seedlings shall be packaged in boxes meeting the specifications shown below:

Specifications - Fiberboard Boxes

Style: Full overlap top and bottom, without hand holes. If hand holes are present, boxes must be lined with plastic bags or other suitable material to prevent moisture loss or drying while in cold or freezer storage.

Joint: Stitched, glued, or stapled joints are acceptable.

Size: Maximum of 16" in height so that boxes are storable on existing BLM/Forest Service racks.

7.1.6 All containers shall be labeled on one or more sides or ends. The label shall contain the number of seedlings per container, seed lot number, species, date packed, and nursery name. Containers shall be closed in a secure manner by banding, taping or stapling. Self-locking and/or folding tops are permissible.

7.3 Storage of Container Seedlings

7.3.1 Packed seedlings must be placed promptly into cold storage facilities and inside box /bag temperature maintained at 33-35 degrees F. Trees shall be kept at a temperature of 33-35 degrees F and 80 percent or higher relative humidity throughout the storage period.

7.3.2 Boxes shall be arranged in such a manner as to prevent crushing, smothering, heating, or other physical damage.

7.3.3 Provide cold/freezer storage for a maximum of seven days after packaging containerized trees.

7.3.4 Extended cold storage at the nursery beyond the maximum timeframe listed in 7.3.3 may be charged according to the price listed in Section B Item 12.

7.3.5 Cold storage facility shall have access and turning space capable of handling a 70 foot tractor-trailer.

8.0 ACCEPTANCE

8.1 Acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of workmanship and individual seedlings shall be final.

8.2 Acceptance of work will be determined by the Contractor's compliance with terms, specifications, and workmanship required by this contract as observed by COR and determined by an inspection or test made at the nursery site, except as herein provided below.

8.3 Upon receipt of written notice from the COR that seedlings delivered do not meet contract standards and specifications, the Contractor shall within five days regrade any seedling lots found to be defective. The Contractor shall pay all costs involved, including labor and shipping.

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8.4 If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct defective seedlings within five days or a longer period as the COR may designate the Government will reject the seedlings or accept them in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(a) at and equitably reduced price.

9.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

9.1 Measurement for payment will be made on the number of thousand acceptable seedlings in accordance with Clause 6.0. Payments will be made for the actual quantity requested or delivered up to the quantities shown in the Purchase Order. If the payment for the total acceptable live seedlings is less than the combined partial payments, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the overpayment. See paragraph 10.0 for payment of additional seedlings.

9.2 Payment of 1 Year Old Seedlings

9.2.1 After seed is stratified, sown, and germination is complete and the majority of seedlings have reached one inch in height, the Contractor may submit an inventory and invoice for partial payment in the amount of 25% of the unit price.

9.2.2 Upon receipt and acceptance of the inventory of live healthy seedlings and the invoice, the COR will initiate a partial payment in the amount of 25% of the unit price times the actual number of live healthy seedlings in the inventory, not to exceed the quantities stated in the Purchase Order.

9.2.3 Upon receipt and acceptance of the June 3rd annual inventory (after thinning, if necessary) the COR will initiate a second partial payment in the amount of 50% of the unit price times the actual number of live healthy seedlings in the inventory, up to the quantity listed in the Purchase Order, less payment 1.

9.2.4 Upon receipt and acceptance of the October 17th annual inventory of shippable seedlings meeting contract specifications, the COR will initiate a third partial payment in the amount of 75% of the unit price times the actual number of live, healthy seedlings in the inventory, up to the quantity listed in the Purchase Order, less the amount of payments 1 and 2.

9.2.5 When all seedlings have been picked up by the Government and/or delivered by the Contractor, final payment will be made for actual number of seedlings accepted up to the quantity listed in the Purchase Order, less payments 1, 2, and 3.

9.2.6 If the final payment for total acceptable live seedlings is less than the combined total of partial payments 1, 2, and 3, the Contractor will reimburse the Government for any overpayment.

10.0 OPTION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SEEDLINGS - The Government will have the first opportunity to purchase all additional seedlings at the contract price. The Government will request the additional seedlings by December 12th of each year or make them available for sale by the Contractor.

If not requested by this date, the Contractor may retain or sell additional seedlings, without compensation to the Government.

11.0 SURPLUS SEEDLINGS

11.1 Seedlings declared surplus by the Government shall be offered to the Contractor. The value of the

Purchase Order will be reduced down to offset the value of the surplus.

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11.2 All surplus seedlings, up to the amount requested for sowing on the order, which are not sold by the

Contractor will be purchased by the Government at the contract price minus lift and pack costs equal to 25% of the unit price. Disposal costs, if any, will be agreed to and approved by the CO prior to any disposal actions. Seedlings produced in excess of the quantities requested by the Government in the Purchase Order, (i.e., overruns in requested production) which are not sold will be disposed of at the Contractor’s expense. Overruns not purchased by the Government may be sold by the Contractor without further compensation to the Government.

12.0 DELIVERY

12.1 All seedlings may be required for delivery to destination F.O.B by the Contractor to destination point as shown on the appropriate Purchase Order. If the Government requests Contractor delivery, the Government will reimburse the Contractor on loaded mile basis according to the pricing furnished by the Contractor under Item 0012, Shipping Costs, Schedule of Items, Section A. Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding official federal holidays.

12.2 The Government may elect to pick up seedlings at the Contractor’s storage facility. If the Government elects to pick up seedlings at the Contractor’s storage facility, the Contractor will furnish a forklift and personnel to load the Government trailer.

12.3 Contractor deliveries shall be made by refrigerated truck or trailer. Temperatures within the seedling boxes inside the shipping container shall be maintained between 33° and 35° F.

12.4 Boxes shall be arranged in such a manner as to prevent crushing, smothering, heating or other physical damage.

12.5 Contractor shall prepare and provide to the driver of the Government truck, or BLM receiving clerks, a nursery shipping ticket when seedlings are loaded or delivered. The shipping ticket shall contain the contract number, seed lot number(s), number of boxes, number of seedlings per box, and total number of seedlings per seed lot.

12.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for all seedlings produced for the Government, until the seedlings are delivered to or picked up by the Government.

13.0 PERFORMANCE TIME

13.1 Container One Year Old Seedlings

The period of the contract will be from issuance of a Purchase Order to completion of delivery, not to exceed 450 days for Items 1 through 12

The following dates are deadlines set out in the other parts of this contract:

a. June 3 of each year - Provide COR with Seedling Inventories, 5.2.3 (a)

b. October 15th of each year - Provide COR with Seedling Inventories, 5.2.3 (b)

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14.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED TREE SEED

14.1 The Government will provide the following information on all seed lots included in each Purchase

Order: germination percent, number of seeds per pound, purity percent, species, seed zone and elevation, year of collection, year tested, certification class, and testing lab.

14.2 The Government will provide and deliver seed identified by lot number to the Contractor's nursery site not later than one week following the issuance of the Purchase Order.

14.3 The Contractor shall determine the quantity of seed needed to produce the required number of seedlings in each Item awarded, based on information to be provided in each order. The maximum pounds of seed to be provided by the Government for individual seed lots can be estimated as follows:

Containerized Seedlings

Standard Sowing - Items shown for standard sowing in Attachment 3, Sample Tree Seedling Sowing Schedule.

Seedling Data Sheet will be computed as follows:

Seed Required in lbs. = T x O x W x G S x P

T = total order (number of seedlings) Germ. Rate Seed/Cell O = oversow for falldown 1.15 (15%) 55 - 64% 4.0-3.6 W = seed waste factor 1.1 (10%) 65 - 74% 3.5-3.1 S = seeds per pound 75 - 84% 3.0-2.6 G - seed per cell (depending on germ. rate) 85 - 94% 2.5-2.1 P = purity factor (1.0) 95 -100% 2.0-1.6

The quantity of seed determined to be needed by the Contractor shall be subject to approval by the

COR for both Standard and Improved Seed Sowing. Deadline for this information being given to the COR is ten days after Contractor receipt of the order with Tree Seedling Schedule with seed attributes filled in.

(End of Statement of Work)

(End of Section C)

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

See Statement of Work

(End of Section D)

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

See Statement of Work.

(End of Section E)

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract shall commence from 12/01/2022 to 05/15/2024.

F.2.0 PROGRESS PLAN

At the prework conference, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written "work progress plan" that details its proposed work force and schedule to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule must reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time.

The following clause is incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

52.242-15 STOP WORK ORDER AUG 1989

The following clauses are provided in full text:

(End of Section F)

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following local clauses are provided in full text:

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.milJ. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site.

(e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the Contracting Officer will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment. Comments are limited to the space provided in Block 22. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the Assessing Official's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance. In addition to the ratings and supporting narratives, blocks 1 - 17 should be reviewed for accuracy, as these include key fields that will be used by the Government to identify your firm in future source selection actions. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating ''No comment" in Block 22, and then signing and dating Block 23 of the form. Without a statement in Block 22, you will be unable to sign and submit the evaluation back to the Government. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 30 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment." Your response is due within 30 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR.

(f) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

(1) Protect the evaluation as "source selection information." After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions.

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(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

(3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, preaward surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

(g) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 30- day review period.

(h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of clause)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

(APR 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing 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, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products or Commercial Services included in commercial products or commercial services contracts.

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

1. Invoice billed according to contract line items and rates.

2. If final payment is billed, the last invoice shall state “FINAL”.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contract (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 – 5 business days of the contract award 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.

(End of Local Clause)

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SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.2.0 ACCESS

In the event of a site/facility closure, the Contractor shall not perform or make deliveries to the site/facility until it is reopened by the Government, unless otherwise instructed by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative.

H.3.0 WORK HOURS

Unless otherwise specified in Section C, Specifications, work hours under this contract shall be limited to the time between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day. No work will be done on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holidays unless authorized by the COR.

H.4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERRUPTION OF WORK

H.4.1 Environmental - The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a suspend work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions, fire danger, or because it is impracticable to work during the winter season. The Contractor will be given a resume work order which will document the date the work suspension ends. An allowance has been included in the contract time for all environmental delays. The count of contract time will therefore continue during all periods of suspension due to normal weather conditions, including fire danger. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional contract time for any suspensions except to the extent that they are due to unusually severe weather conditions. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration.

H.11.0 OREGON FARM/FOREST LABOR CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

If the State of Oregon requires an Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor's License, then the contractor awarded this contract and all first-tier subcontractors shall be required to obtain and maintain, during the term of this contract, such a license. Contractors not having a current license will be required to furnish evidence of having obtained such license within ten (10) days after receipt of written notification of contract award. Failure to obtain, keep and maintain a current license during the term of this contract or the extension thereof shall be a basis for termination for default.

Information on obtaining this license may be obtained from:

Bureau of Labor and Industries Contact: Licensing Unit Wage and Hour Division Telephone: (503) 373-1463 3865 Wolverine St. NE; E-1 Fax: (503) 373-7636 Salem, OR 97305-1268

The following clause is provided in full text:

1510-52.222-70 MIGRANT SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS PROTECTION ACT REGISTRATION

MAINTENANCE

(a) As set forth in Title 29, Part 500 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection, the Contractor shall maintain all necessary U.S. Department of Labor registrations during the performance period of this contract. Failure to maintain a valid registration is grounds for termination of this contract.

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(b) In compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Contractor shall provide the following to meet minimum safety and health standards for housing employees when camping on Federal lands:

(1) A shelter to provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect the workers from the cold.

(2) Sanitary facilities for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water replenished as necessary, to meet the requirement for storage of perishable food items.

(3) An adequate and convenient potable water supply, approved by the appropriate health authority, in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes. As an alternative, commercial bottled water may be used.

(4) Toilet and hand washing facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp, at not less than a 1:15 ratio, supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(5) Fly-tight, rodent-tight, impervious, cleanable or single service containers to be used for the storage of garbage. Such containers shall be kept clean and emptied when full.

(6) Basic first aid supplies under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid.

(7) A laundry tray or tub for every 30 workers, or transportation, at least weekly, to a commercial laundromat for all workers.

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FIRE REQUIREMENTS PROCEDURES OUTLINE

This outline covers the fire protection requirements of a contractor or private party who performs service or construction contracts on BLM land. In western Oregon, the BLM allows Oregon Forest Law (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to apply to these operations on BLM lands rather than develop similar rules applicable only to BLM lands.

1. CLOSED FIRE SEASON

The closed fire season means that fire season has been declared. ORS 477.505 gives the State Forester the authority to establish the fire season. The authority has been delegated to the District Foresters around the state who issue public notices through the newspapers and radio when fire season will be closed for their individual districts.

Closed fire season depends upon the drying of forest fuels, rainfall, and time of year. During the closed fire season, the following requirements must be met:

• Fire tools must be on site;

• Fire extinguisher must be in all vehicles;

• Chainsaws must have a .023-inch mesh screen installed in the exhaust;

• Only unmodified saws are to be used in the forest;

• Approved spark arresters must be on all internal combustion engines;

• Watchman service must be provided for 3 hrs after shutdown of power equipment for the day;

• No smoking is permitted while working or traveling through any operations area in the forest;

• No use of explosives is permitted unless approved by the State Forester's representative;

• Permits to burn are required unless waived by a representative of the State Forester.

• Permits to operate power-driven machinery shall be obtained by the Contractor prior to commencing operations unless waived by a representative of the State Forester (ORS 47.625).

Changes or modifications to the above requirements are possible depending upon changes in State of Oregon law and requirements of the State Districts and Protective Associations.

2. FIRE PRECAUTION LEVELS

There are 4 fire precaution levels that begin with level 1 at the start of the closed fire season and can go through level 4 if conditions warrant. The fire precaution levels restrict certain forest operations as the fire danger increases.

It is the responsibility of the individual operating on forest land to know the precaution level for the day and take the correct fire precautions. There are no precaution levels prior to the closed fire season. Each fire precaution level requires adherence to the restrictions applicable to all lower levels in addition to the limits placed by that level.

Level 1 is the lowest level of fire danger usually occurring early in the season and perhaps again after significant rainfall during the season. All requirements listed above apply. Waivers may be issued by the State Districts or Protective Associations and these MUST be approved by the BLM. Waivers will only be considered if the conditions on the work site are not as severe as predicted. The requirements for fire tools on site, screens installed in saws, and fire extinguishers with saws will not be waived.

Level 2 is the partial hootowl where saws can operate from first light in the morning until 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

From 1:00 p.m. until the end of the day saws are to be shut down. Waivers for operating beyond the 1:00 p.m.

shutdown will be evaluated on a site-by-site basis.

Level 3 is the partial shutdown of all forest industrial operations and shuts down contractor operations with few exceptions. Waivers may be issued on a site-by-site basis.

Level 4 is the general shutdown of all contractor operations. Waivers will not be issued. Landowners are permitted entry into their lands.

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ORS. 477.066 requires that an operator on forest land take immediate action to control and extinguish a fire on forest land. The contractor shall take this action and notify the BLM and the nearest State of Oregon District office immediately.

OAR. 629-43-030 requires watchmen to be:

• Physically capable and experienced in operating any firefighting equipment on site.

• On duty for 3 hours after the shutdown of the last power-driven equipment for the day.

• Furnished adequate facilities for transportation and communications in order to summon assistance if needed.

• Patrolling and visually inspecting all sites where work was done during the day.

3. FIRE TOOLS REQUIRED DURING CLOSED FIRE SEASON

The operator/contractor shall furnish fire tools to all personnel on site using the following combinations.

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL_______________________________

1- 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

KIND OF TOOLS NUMBER OF TOOLS REQUIRED_________________________

Pulaskis 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

Shovels 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

Hazel hoes 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6

In addition to the above handtools, the operator/contractor must provide a backpack pump can filled with water located with the tool box in a readily available area.

All shovels are to be size 0 or larger, long handled. All tools shall be sharp and ready for service. Fire extinguishers as follows:

For chainsaws - 8 oz. capacity by weight.

For vehicles - UL rating of at least 4 BC.

4. ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY

Contractor shall comply with ORS 477.615 during fire season when inside or within one-eighth of one mile of a state forest protection district and furnish additional water supply and equipment for use in fire suppression in conformity with the rules promulgated by the Oregon State Forester, when directed by the Oregon State Forester in writing. When required, all water supply and equipment components shall be maintained and ready for immediate use.

During fire season when operating a stationary internal combustion engine inside or within one eighth of one mile of a state forest protection district, Contractor shall comply with ORS 477.650 and provide a water supply, with equipment for its use in fire suppression for each engine, in conformity with the rules promulgated by the Oregon State Forester. All water supply and equipment components shall be maintained and ready for immediate use.

(End of Section H)

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following provision is incorporated by reference:

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS JUN 2020

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS

JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND

REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED PAPER MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE AUG 2020

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS - REPRESENTATION

NOV 2015

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026

JAN 2022

52.232-11 EXTRAS APR 1984

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

CONTRACTORS

NOV 2021

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND

VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SEP 2021

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY – ALTERNATE I APR 2012

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES APR 2012

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

The following clauses are provided in full text:

52.212-4 – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

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(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

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(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the…