B08_Solicitation_140L4322Q0126_Manual_Cutting_of_Brush_and_Hardwoods_0001.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6.

Full details continue on the following pages.

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

2. CONTRACT NO.

I 3.AWARD/ r· ORDER NUMBER

EFFECTIVE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

► INFORMATION CALL:

9. ISSUED BY

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Lisa (Spiral) s O'Neil

CODE ILHA

BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952)

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

PORTLAND OR 97204

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- 12. DISCOUNT TERMS

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MARKED

KJ SEE SCHEDULE

15. DELIVER TO CODE 10004276596

BLM-OR ROSEBURG DISTRICT OFFICE*

777 NW GARDEN VALLEY BOULEVARD

ROSEBURG OR 97471

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE I I FACILITY! OFFEROR CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

017b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

19. 20.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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1. REQUISITION NUMBER

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5. SOLICITATION NUMBER r· SOLICITATION

140L4322Q0126 ISSUE DATE

07/26/2022 l

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No col/eel calls) 19· OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

503-808-6553 08/05/2022 1430 PD

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS □ UNRESTRICTED OR IBJ SET ASIDE: 100.00 %FOR:

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS [Kl SMALL BUSINESS □ (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

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BUSINESS □ EDWOSB

□ SERVICE-DISABLED □ B(A)

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

13b. RATING D 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION DPAS (15 CFR 700) OORFQ □ IFB

NAICS: 115310

SIZE STANDARD:

□ RFP

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE ILHA

BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952)

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

PORTLAND OR 97204

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE I

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED □SEE ADDENDUM

21. 22. 23. 24.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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$8.00

Period of Performance: 10/01/2022 to 06/30/2023

Continued . . .

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

IX] 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR52.212- 1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA □ ARE

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□ ARE NOT ATTACHED. □ 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

Kl 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

I 30c. DATE SIGNED

□ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ OFFER

DATED __ _ _ _ __ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

I 31c. DATE SIGNED

Lisa (Spiral) S O'Neil

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA• FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19. 20.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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Manual Cutting - Site Preparation

Product/Service Code: FOOS

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST TREE PLANTING

Delivery: 06/30/2023

Manual Cutting - Site Preparation and St

Product/Service Code: FOOS

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST TREE PLANTING

Delivery: 06/30/2023

Manual Cutting - Stand Release and Fuels

Product/Service Code: FOOS

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST TREE PLANTING

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

21. 22.

QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

24.

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0 RECEIVED 0 INSPECTED 0 ACCEPTED AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT EXCEPT AS NOTED·

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE I

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED 36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

CORRECT FOR

0 COMPLETE □ PARTIAL 0 FINAL

0 PARTIAL 0 FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41 a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MMIDD) 142d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

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CONTINUATION SHEET

140L4322O0126

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(A) (B)

Delivery: 06/30/2023

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

QUANTITY

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UNIT UNIT PRICE

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (�6)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Manual Cutting of Brush and Hardwoods

BLM-OR ROSEBURG DISTRICT OFFICE

Solicitation No. 140L4322Q0126

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

This requirement is for one (1) Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services requirement to perform Manual Brush Cutting at the Archie Creek Fire Area for the BLM Roseburg District Office, Oregon.

Price Schedule Item No. Description Est.

Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Amount

A Manual Cutting of

Brush and Hardwoods, Seedlings Present

1,400 AC $ $

B Manual Cutting of

Brush and Hardwoods, Entire Unit

2,500 AC $ $

Total $ Est. Qty.=Estimated Quantities

A-B - Manual Cutting Period of Performance ESTIMATED START WORK DATE: 10/01/2022 - Or End of Fire Season ESTIMATED END WORK DATE : 06/30/2023 - Or IFPL II

(End of Section B)

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STATEMENT OF WORK

The purpose of this purchase order is to provide site preparation and plantation maintenance brushing services for the Roseburg District. Detailed maps and unit specifications will be provided at pre-work conference(s). Work will be located primarily in the Archie creek but may occur throughout the district. The Start Work Date is dependent on acceptable conditions as determined by the COR and applicable fire season restrictions. Manual cutting activities may begin 10/01/2022, pending fire season restrictions. Waivers to work in IFPL II or higher will not be supported. The period of performance will end when IFPL II is declared for the 2023 fire season.

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Description of Services – This purchase order is to contract brushing services for seedling maintenance and site preparation for the Roseburg District BLM. The overall services contracted will include up to 1,400 acres of manual cutting of units with seedlings present and 2,500 acres of manual cutting of entire units for site preparation. Detailed maps and unit specifications will be provided at pre-work conference(s). The Start Work Date is dependent on acceptable planting conditions as determined by the COR, unit readiness, and fire danger conditions. Manual cutting activities may begin 10/01/2022, pending fire season restrictions. Work may continue up to June 30, 2023, pending fire restrictions. Waivers to work in IFPL II or higher will not be supported. Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, and any other incidentals to perform silvicultural treatment service activities designed and prescribed. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local safety requirements in the performance of this work.

1.2 Progress and Compliance

Contractor will provide COR with weekly status reports via the media requested by COR (text, phone call, or email).

1.3 Location of Project - All project units are located within the South River and Swiftwater Resource Areas, Roseburg District BLM, Oregon. Project area maps will be provided at pre-work. Work will primarily be within the Archie Creek fire area but may include other areas on the district.

1.4 Boundaries of Units - Project unit boundaries not clearly defined by roads, adjacent timber stands, natural or manmade features are marked with flagging, paint, or tags. Upon agreement between COR and Contractor, virtual boundaries may be used if appropriate.

1.5 Access to Project Areas

1.5.1 Access is passable with a 2-wheel drive vehicle, although a 4-wheel drive vehicle may sometimes be required. Foot travel up to ½ of a mile may be required as designated on individual project unit maps.

If foot travel is more than ½ mile to the project unit boundary, additional pay shall be negotiated between the contractor and the government.

1.5.2 Standard Access: Access is defined as (1) passable with a 2-wheel drive vehicle although a 4-wheel drive may sometimes be required or (2) foot travel to the closest project area boundary is up to 0.5 miles. Foot travel over 0.5 miles to individual project areas will be compensated as follows:

0.51 – 1.0 miles 10% Compensation*

1.10 - 1.5 miles 15% Compensation*

1.51 - 2.0 miles 20% Compensation*

2.10 + miles 25% Compensation*

*Compensation percentage will be applied to the cost per acre for the unit(s) requiring foot travel.

1.5.3 If an all-terrain vehicle is used, it shall be of such design that it will travel over rough, uneven terrain and not create wheel ruts and channels. The all-terrain vehicle must be approved by the Government.

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1.5.4 Use of 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive vehicles on dirt roads is permitted only with the Government’s approval.

1.5.5 Locked gates restricting access will be noted on the unit maps. Access behind locked gates shall be for the purpose of conducting work under this contract only. Gates with locks shall be locked immediately after entry or exit by the Contractor for each project unit. Keys may be issued to the Contractor by the BLM, Roseburg District Office. Gate keys shall be returned to the COR or PI within 5 days of completing unit(s) of work. A deposit of $200.00 will be assessed for each gate key lost or returned in an unusable condition.

1.6 Security of materials - The Contractor may leave its equipment at the work site. However, the Contractor shall be responsible for the equipment if it should be lost, stolen or damaged.

1.7 Sequence of Work - The sequence of work will be determined by the COR or PI at the pre-work conference and may be subject to significant change. Certain project areas may be designated as higher priority units which would require an earlier completion than the bulk of the contract units.

Reasons may include, but are not limited to: snow hazards and biological requirements.

1.8 Operating Permit - State law requires a permit to operate power driven machinery. Permits must be obtained from the Oregon Department of Forestry prior to the operation of power driven machinery.

This requirement applies to chainsaws and brush cutters.

1.9 Camping on BLM Administered Land - The Contractor shall obtain authorized permission from the COR prior to camping on BLM administered lands.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Stand Maintenance by Manual Cutting of Brush and Hardwoods

Brush - vegetation consisting of shrub species with single or multi-stems originating at or near ground level not normally reaching twenty (20) feet in height. Examples of this vegetation include poison-oak, willow, hazel, huckleberry, blackberry, manzanita, oceanspray, deerbrush and other ceanothus species, rhododendron, tanoak, and broom species.

Competitive brush - includes brush within twenty (20) foot radius of the stem of a leave tree and greater than 6” tall. All broom species (Scotch, Portuguese, and French) and Hawthorn greater than one (1) foot tall are considered competitive regardless of the distance from a leave tree.

Competitive hardwoods – hardwoods within twenty (20) feet of a leave tree and less than 8 inches

DBH.

Conifer - an evergreen, cone bearing tree, such as Douglas-fir, incense-cedar, western hemlock, ponderosa pine, sugar pine, grand fir, white fir, and noble fir.

Cut Leave Tree - a tree noted during inspection of the area as a tree that should not have been cut.

Damaged Leave Trees - any Contractor-caused alteration or injury to the leave tree which may cause death, loss of vigor or will affect growth.

DBH - diameter of the tree at breast height, measured at a point four and one-half (4-½) feet above ground level from the uphill side of the tree.

Hardwood - a broad-leaved tree which attains a height of greater than 20 feet and occurs in both single stem and multi-stem forms. Includes, but is not limited to, species such as alder, chinquapin, Pacific madrone, bigleaf maple, Pacific dogwood and oak species.

Leave Trees – Trees not to be cut, including reserve trees. Includes all conifers and hardwoods eight

(8) inches DBH and larger and all conifer seedlings.

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Lodged - slash leaning into, supported by, or covering a leave or reserve tree sprout that causes it to bend or lean.

Reserve Tree – a tree that shall not be cut or damaged. A reserve tree includes conifers and hardwoods greater than 8” DBH and trees marked with orange, red or yellow paint, or have an attached metal tag or sign within the treatment area. These trees count as a leave tree. Other trees may be reserved as ordered.

Slash - any material which has been cut and left on site.

Sprout - a stem of new growth on a previously-severed hardwood.

CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

3.1 The Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, equipment, labor, supervision and transportation to satisfactorily complete the work.

3.2 Tools and materials used for operations shall be of a design normally used in brushing and manual maintenance forestry work.

3.3 Crew Requirements

3.3.1 The Contractor is responsible for the crew(s) and complying with the requirements of the contract including, but not limited to project area location, scalping, brushing, clearing, and slash removal requirements. The Contractor is fully responsible for the proper work by the crew(s). The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will not supervise the crews. The Contracting Officer (CO) and COR will ensure compliance to the contract.

3.3.2 Contractor will provide a supervisor for each crew that is not a working member of the crew who is required to stay with the crew while work is in progress. No more than eleven (11) workers are to be supervised by one supervisor.

3.3.3 Crews must be kept together at all times working as a crew under control of a supervisor rather than as individuals in separate areas. Twenty-four hours prior notice must be given to the COR if there is to be a significant change in crew composition or productivity.

3.3.4 State safety regulations require that crew members shall not work alone and accessibility to emergency transportation shall be provided by the Contractor at all times.

3.4 Supervisor Requirements

The supervisor must, effectively supervise and direct the crew by (1) making periodic inspections of the crew's work, (2) advising them as to deficient work, and (3) providing instructions for correcting such deficiencies. This person shall be capable of speaking and reading English proficiently to ensure good communications with the COR. The supervisor shall ensure proper seedling care and handling.

Should the supervisor fail to adequately perform these duties, the Government may require substitution. Any changes in supervisory designations initiated by the Contractor must be submitted in writing to the COR at least 24 hours prior to the change taking effect.

4.0 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS

4.l No Government Furnished Property will be provided for this project.

5.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Manual Cutting of Brush and Hardwoods, Seedlings Present

Cut all competitive brush and hardwood species not reserved less than eight (8) inches DBH and greater than six (6) inches in height within twenty (20) feet of any conifer seedling. Leave all conifers and reserve trees. Refer to Exhibit E for illustration.

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Cut all broom species and Hawthorn regardless of height or distance from leave tree.

Leave no live limbs on the stump of cut hardwoods. Remove all live limbs below the severance point.

Stump height shall not exceed six (6) inches measured on the uphill side of the stump.

Remove slash lodged in leave and reserve trees, where present. Work will not be accepted if conifer seedlings are covered, toppled or damaged with severed brush or hardwood species.

Remove all slash completely, at least ten (10) feet from the edge of all roads. Keep roads designated on the project maps free of slash.

For Protection of Water Quality, refueling power equipment (chainsaws) shall be at least 100 feet away from streams, lakes and wetlands as identified on project area maps provided.

Criteria for Selecting Trees for Treatment –

a. Conifers (6) six inches to (5) five feet in height.

b. Planted trees preferred over natural trees.

c. Healthiest; non-chlorotic with new leader growth, or

d. When b. and c. cannot be met, any live conifer needed in an 8 ft. x 8 ft. spacing.

5.2 Manual Cutting of Brush and Hardwoods, Entire Unit

Cut all brush and hardwood species within a unit less than eight (8) inches DBH and greater than six

(6) inches in height. Leave any conifers and reserve trees.

Cut all broom species and Hawthorn regardless of height or distance from leave tree.

Leave no live limbs on the stump of cut hardwoods. Remove all live limbs below the severance point.

Stump height shall not exceed six (6) inches measured on the uphill side of the stump.

Remove slash lodged in leave and reserve trees, if present. Work will not be accepted if conifer seedlings are covered, toppled or damaged with severed brush or hardwood species.

Remove all slash completely, at least ten (10) feet from the edge of all roads. Keep roads designated on the project maps free of slash.

For Protection of Water Quality, refueling power equipment (chainsaws) shall be at least 100 feet away from streams, lakes and wetlands as identified on project area maps in Section J.

(End of Statement of Work)

Tree Planting, Mulching and Tubing at Archie Creek Fire Area BLM Roseburg District Office

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

N/A

(End of Section D)

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following clause is incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE AUG 1996

E.1 QUALITY CONTROL

E.1.l The Contractor shall perform quality control.

The Contractor is encouraged to observe the inspections and will be notified of the inspection results. When requested by the Contractor, a copy of the inspection results will be provided to the Contractor.

(End of Section E)

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract shall commence on approximately 10/01/2022 and be completed by 06/30/2023.

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 clauses are incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

52.242-15 STOP WORK ORDER AUG 1989

(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.

http://www.cpars.csd.disa.milj/ http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/

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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 and Commercial Services included in commercial products and 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)

(End of Section G) https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

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SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1.0 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.2.0 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.3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERRUPTION OF WORK

H.3.1 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.3.2 Endangered Species - The Government may direct the Contractor to discontinue all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or state listed species, identified under BLM Manual 6840, are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area.

H.4.0 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA

H.4.1 Public Law 93-291, May 24, 1974, provides for the preservation of scientific, prehistorical, and archeological data (including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of the terrain as a result of any Federal construction project.

H.4.2 The Contractor agrees that should any contractor employee, in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistorical, historical, or archeological data the contractor will notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing giving the location and nature of the findings.

H.4.3 Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract Clauses Section of this contract.

H.4.4 The Contractor agrees to insert this requirement in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

H.5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by his subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards; the Federal Water Pollution Control

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Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ); the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

the Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531, ET SEQ); the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ); the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ); the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ); and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ). Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

H.6.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed. If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract. The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas. Friable asbestos-containing material is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight, and that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturation, impregnation or coating.

Non-friable asbestos-containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities. 29 CFR

1910.1001 shall be referenced in the event asbestos-containing materials are encountered. Friable asbestos-containing materials are not authorized for use in new construction or maintenance projects.

H.7.0 GREEN PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

In the performance of this service or construction contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products identified on the mandatory environmental purchasing list at the following links, if applicable:

• U.S. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines published at www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm.

• USDA Biobased product listings published at www.biopreferred.gov.

• Energy Star® product listings published at www.energystar.gov/products.

• FEMP Low Standby Power product listings published at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories

Contractor shall comply with all reporting requirements stated in the applicable clause(s):

• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification

• 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts

• 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification

• 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items

• 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products

• 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

H.8.0 RESTORATION OF RESOURCES

H.8.1 Cleanup - The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up all camp and worksites before leaving the area.

Final payment or other alternative deemed feasible may be withheld until the Contractor has complied with this requirement.

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H.8.2 Site and Access Roads – Site and public or private access roads negligently damaged by the Contractor shall be restored to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work, at the expense of the Contractor.

H.9.0 UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

The contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including subcontractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to restricted areas outside of the immediate work area; excluding direct haul and access routes, contracting and Civil Engineering offices and points of supply and storage; is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above will be apprehended and appropriately disciplined.

H.10.0 FIRE DANGER SEASON

If the COR allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR and outlined in the attachment at the end of this section.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following provision is incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

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

52.232-11 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

52.253-1 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.

(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.

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(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.

(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.

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(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by

EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

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(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails…