140R1026B0001_Solicitation_(Steamboat).pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior SPECIFICATIONS Bureau of Reclamation February 2026 Columbia Pacific Northwest Interior Region 9 Boise, Idaho

Steamboat Rock State Park Shoreline Stabilization

Gravity Division Columbia Basin Project, Washington

Solicitation No. 140R1026B0001

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Steamboat Rock State Park Shoreline Stabilization Columbia Basin Project, Washington

FOREWORD

Work is located within Steamboat Rock State Park, approximately 14 miles to the southwest of Grand Coulee, Washington, in Grant County. The principal components of the work include slope protection in the form of void filled riprap filled with topsoil and revegetation on the strip below elevation 1572.00.

PRE-OFFER SITE VISIT: SEE SECTION L, AND STANDARD FORM-1442 FOR

SITE VISIT INFORMATION.

FOR DATE AND PLACE OF BID OPENING, SEE "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD," STANDARD FORM 1442.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S PUBLICATION

"RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS" INCLUDING REVISIONS

AT https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO WORK

UNDER THIS CONTRACT, SEE CLAUSE AT "WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND

HEALTH."

https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

Steamboat Rock Shoreline Protection Solicitation No. 140R1026B0001 i

PART I THE SCHEDULE..................................................................................................... A-1

SECTION A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM ........................................................ A-2

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS ..................................... B-1

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK ................ C-1

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 14 10 Use of Site

01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination

01 31 30 Contract Document Management System

01 32 10 Construction Program

01 33 00 Submittals

01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets

01 35 20 Safety and Health

01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

01 42 10 Reference Standards

01 46 00 Quality Procedures

01 46 20 Testing Agency Services

01 51 00 Temporary Utilities

01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking

01 55 20 Traffic Control

01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations

01 56 15 Protection of Existing Utilities

01 56 20 Existing Fences

01 56 32 Temporary Safety Fence

01 57 20 Environmental Controls

01 57 30 Water Pollution Control

01 57 35 Oil Spill Prevention

01 57 50 Tree and Plant Protection

01 57 90 Preservation of Historical and Archeological Data

01 71 20 Surveying

01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 23 02 Compacting Earth Materials

31 23 11 Earthwork

31 25 14 Rolled Erosion Control Mats and Blankets

31 37 00 Void Filled Riprap ii

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 91 19 Topsoil

32 92 15 Revegetation

32 92 20 Seeding and Soil Supplements

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors

51 00 10 Photographs

51 00 50 Electronic Media Release

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING .................................................................. D-1

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ............................................................ E-1

E.1. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) .................................................... E-1

SECTION F DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE ......................................................... F-1

F.1. 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages — Construction (Sep 2000) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)… ................................................................................................................................. F-1

F.2. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) .............................................................. F-1

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION .............................................................. G-1

G.1. Government Point of Contact ................................................................................... G-1

G.2. 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011) ............................................. G-1

G.3. DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) ................................................................................. G-2

G.4. WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and

Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation (May 2018) .............................................................. G-3

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ................................................ H-4

H.1. WBR 1452.242-80 Postaward Conference – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) .. H-4

H.2. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec 2015) ....................... H-4

H.3. Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) ...................... H-6

H.4. Variation in Estimated Quantity (Apr 1984) ............................................................ H-6

H.5. Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995) ................................................................... H-6 iii

PART II CONTRACT CLAUSES .......................................................................................... H-1

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................. I-1

I.1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) .......................................... I-1

I.2. 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) ................................................................................. I-2

I.3. 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) .................................................................................. I-2

I.4. 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) ......................................... I-2

I.5. 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) ........... I-2

I.6. 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) ........................................................ I-2

I.7. 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper

Activity (May 2014) .............................................................................................................. I-2

I.8. 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) ..... I-2

I.9. 52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun

2020).. .................................................................................................................................... I-2

I.10. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ..................... I-2

I.11. 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) ............................................................................................................ I-2

I.12. 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of the Interior (Jul

1996)….. ................................................................................................................................ I-2

I.13. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(Jun 2020) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) .................................................................................... I-2

I.14. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION

Mar 2026) .............................................................................................................................. I-2

I.15. 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (DEVIATION

Mar 2026) .............................................................................................................................. I-2

I.16. 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec

2014) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ............................................................................................ I-2

I.17. 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) ............... I-2

I.18. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan

2025)….. ................................................................................................................................ I-2

I.19. 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (Oct 2018)................................................................................................................. I-2

I.20. 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov

2015)….. ................................................................................................................................ I-2

I.21. 52.214-26 Audit and Records-Sealed Bidding (Jun 2020) ..................................... I-3 iv

I.22. 52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data

Modifications-Sealed Bidding (Jun 2020) ............................................................................. I-3

I.23. 52.214-28 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications-Sealed

Bidding (Jun 2020) ................................................................................................................ I-3

I.24. 52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding (Jan 1986) .................................. I-3

I.25. 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)….. ................................................................................................................................ I-3

I.26. 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ... I-3

I.27. 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(DEVIATION Jan 2026) ....................................................................................................... I-6

I.28. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) ........................................................................ I-6

I.29. 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards – Overtime Compensation

(May 2018) ............................................................................................................................ I-6

I.30. 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) ............................... I-6

I.31. 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) .......................................................... I-6

I.32. 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021) .................................................... I-6

I.33. 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) ................... I-6

I.34. 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014)......................................... I-6

I.35. 52.222-12 Contract Termination – Debarment (May 2014) ................................... I-6

I.36. 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations (May 2014) ........................................................................................................ I-6

I.37. 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) ................................ I-6

I.38. 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) ................................................. I-6

I.39. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) .......................................... I-6

I.40. 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ............... I-6

I.41. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ....................................... I-6

I.42. 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations

Act (Dec 2010) ...................................................................................................................... I-6

I.43. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking of Persons (Nov 2021) ..................................... I-6

I.44. 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ................................... I-6

I.45. 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(Jan 2022) .............................................................................................................................. I-6

I.46. 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) .................. I-6

I.47. 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) .... I-6 v

I.48. 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (May 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) ................................................................. I-7

I.49. 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021), Alternate I (Jul 1995) ............................................................................................................. I-7

I.50. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) ........ I-7

I.51. 52.223-21 Foams (May 2024)................................................................................. I-7

I.52. 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION FEB

2025)….. ................................................................................................................................ I-7

I.53. WBR 1452.223-80 Asbestos Free Warranty – Bureau of Reclamation (Aug

2021)….. ................................................................................................................................ I-7

I.54. WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health – Bureau of Reclamation (Oct 2022) ......... I-7

I.55. WBR 1452.223-82 Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols in Federal

Buildings and Federally Controlled Facilities – Bureau of Reclamation (Nov 2022) .......... I-8

I.56. 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials (Oct 2022) ............................... I-8

I.57. 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic

Enterprises (Jun 2000) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ............................................................... I-14

I.58. 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) .............. I-14

I.59. 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(May 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ................................................................................ I-14

I.60. 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) .................................................. I-14

I.61. 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun

2020)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-14

I.62. 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) ........................ I-14

I.63. 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works (Dec 2007)........................................ I-14

I.64. 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) .................................................... I-14

I.65. 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) ................. I-14

I.66. 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) ................................ I-14

I.67. 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontract Requests for Bonds (Dec 2022) ................... I-14

I.68. 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) .............................................. I-14

I.69. 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (Jun 2020) ............. I-14

I.70. 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) ........... I-14

I.71. 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)……. ........................................................................................................................... I-15 vi

I.72. 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation (Jun

2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ........................................................................................... I-15

I.73. 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) (Deviation Jan

2026)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-15

I.74. Notice of Washington State Sales and Use Tax – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN

Region (Feb 1995) ............................................................................................................... I-15

I.75. 52.232-5 Payment under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) ......... I-15

I.76. 52.232-17 Interest (May 2014) ............................................................................. I-15

I.77. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) ..................................................... I-15

I.78. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) ..................... I-15

I.79. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award

Management (Oct 2018) ...................................................................................................... I-15

I.80. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) ................. I-15

I.81. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-15

I.82. WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work – Bureau of

Reclamation (Mar 2022), Alternate I (Mar 2022) ............................................................... I-15

I.83. 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014), Alternate I (Dec 1991) ....................................... I-18

I.84. 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ........................................................... I-18

I.85. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) ................... I-18

I.86. 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ........... I-18

I.87. 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting Work (Apr 1984)

(DEVIATION Jan 2026) ..................................................................................................... I-18

I.88. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ....... I-18

I.89. 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-18

I.90. 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ..... I-18

I.91. 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) .......................... I-18

I.92. 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) .......................................................... I-18

I.93. 52.236-10 Operation and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ... I-18

I.94. 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-18

I.95. 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ............................. I-18 vii

I.96. 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991), Alternate I (Nov 1991) (DEVIATION

Jan 2026).............................................................................................................................. I-18

I.97. 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-18

I.98. 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Apr 1984), Alternate I (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan

2026)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-18

I.99. 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ........................ I-18

I.100. 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997), Alternate II

(Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) .................................................................................. I-18

I.101. WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation

(Mar 2022) ........................................................................................................................... I-18

I.102. WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar

2022)….. .............................................................................................................................. I-20

I.103. Implementation of Security Requirements – Construction Contract – Bureau of

Reclamation – C-PN Region (Aug 2010) ............................................................................ I-26

I.104. 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation Mar 2026) .............. I-27

I.105. 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) ......................................................................... I-27

I.106. 52.243-4 Changes (Jun 2007) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ...................................... I-27

I.107. 52.243-6 Change Order Accounting (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ......... I-27

I.108. WBR 1452.243-80, Modification Proposals – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) –

Alternate II (Mar 2022) ....................................................................................................... I-27

I.109. 52.244-2 Subcontracts (Jun 2020) ........................................................................ I-28

I.110. 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (Dec 1996) ........................................... I-28

I.111. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan

2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) ......................................................................................... I-28

I.112. 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994), Alternate I (Apr 1984) ........... I-31

I.113. 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (Oct 2020), Alternate I (Apr

1984)…… ............................................................................................................................ I-31

I.114. 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Apr

2012), Alternate I (Sep 1996) .............................................................................................. I-31

I.115. 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) .................................. I-31

I.116. 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses (Nov 2020) ....................................... I-31

I.117. 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)................................................. I-31

I.118. Contract Document Management System (CDMS)-CPN Region (Apr 2021) ..... I-31 viii

I.119. 1452.280-3 Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations (Feb

2021)…… ............................................................................................................................ I-32

PART III LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS ............ I-1

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................... J-1

J.1. Wage DOL no. WA20260045 Grant 05.18.26 (6 pages) .......................................... J-1

J.2. Bid Bond (4 pages) .................................................................................................... J-1

J.3. Combined 17 x 11 Drawing Binder (12 pages) ......................................................... J-1

J.4. Permits Combined (77 pages) .................................................................................... J-1

J.5. Specs (180 pages) ...................................................................................................... J-1

PART IV REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... J-2

SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF BIDDERS… ...................................................................................................................... K-2

K.1. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) .............................. K-2

K.2. 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations –

Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) ....................................................... K-2

K.3. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) (Deviation May

2026).. .................................................................................................................................. K-2

K.4. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ...................... K-3

K.5. 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............ K-5

K.6. 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (Nov

2021).. .................................................................................................................................. K-6

K.7. 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (Feb 2021) ...................... K-8

K.8. 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

(DEVIATION Mar 2026) .................................................................................................... K-1

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS ............ L-6

L.1. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) ................. L-6

L.2. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) ............................... L-7

L.3. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar

2026)…….. ........................................................................................................................... L-7

L.4. 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Dec 2016) ....................................... L-7

L.5. 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids (Apr 1984) .......................................................... L-7 ix

L.6. 52.214-5 Submission of Bids (Dec 2016) ................................................................. L-7

L.7. 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984) ........................................ L-7

L.8. 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov

1999)……. ............................................................................................................................ L-7

L.9. 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids (Apr 1994) ................................................................ L-7

L.10. 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction (Apr 1984) ...................................... L-7

L.11. 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding Construction (Aug 1996) ................. L-7

L.12. 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) ................. L-7

L.13. 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) ............................. L-7

L.14. Email Acknowledgement of Amendments, Modifications to Offers, and

Withdrawals of Offers C-PN Region (Apr 2022) ................................................................. L-7

L.15. 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) .................................................................. L-8

L.16. 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements – Secondary Site of Work (May

2014)….. ............................................................................................................................... L-8

L.17. 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct

2020)….. ............................................................................................................................... L-8

L.18. 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials (May

2014)….. ............................................................................................................................... L-8

L.19. 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996) ...................................................................... L-8

L.20. 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments (Apr 1984) ............................................. L-8

L.21. 1452.233-2 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior (Deviation) (Jul

1996)….. ............................................................................................................................... L-8

L.22. WBR 1452.236-85 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule

Line Item – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) .................................................................. L-9

L.23. Site Visit Attendance Restriction – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (May

2004)….. ............................................................................................................................... L-9

L.24. 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984) .................................................... L-9

L.25. 52.252-5 Authorized Deviation in Provisions (Nov 2020) .................................... L-9

L.26. 1452.280-1 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside (Feb

2021)….. ............................................................................................................................. L-10

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD .............................................. M-10

M.1. Price Reasonableness Determination (May 2010) ............................................. M-10

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Columbia Basin Project, Washington Solicitation No. 140R1026B0001

Price Schedule B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

BANKS LAKE

STEAMBOAT ROCK STATE PARK SHORELINE STABILIZATION

COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedule, but no bid will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedule.

(b) Offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of bids only.

Except as provided in the contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns. The contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity does not apply to lump sum items.

(d) See the contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1.

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1 WBR

1452.232 -81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

2 01 31 30 Contract Document Management System

For the lump sum of $

3 31 23 11 Furnishing and Placing Compacted Fill

2277 yd3 $ $

4 31 25 14 Erosion Control Blanket 5497 yd2 $ $

Columbia Basin Project, Washington Solicitation No. 140R1026B0001

Price Schedule B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

5 31 37 00 Riprap 3660 Ton $ $

6 32 91 19 Topsoil 976 yd3 $ $

7 32 92 15 Plant Plugs For the lump sum of $

8 32 92 20 Seeding and Soil Supplements

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Signature Sheet / Certification of Technical Specifications

Project Title: Steamboat Rock State Park Shoreline Stabilization

Region: Columbia Pacific Northwest Interior Region 9

Technical Specifications Project Title: Steamboat Rock State Park Shoreline Stabilization

Prepared by: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________

Technical Approval: _____________________________ Date: _______________________

1. The person signing the specifications package as “Prepared by” shall have developed or assembled the written specifications.

2. The person signing the specifications package for “Technical Approval” shall have been in responsible charge of the overall design including developing or assembling the specifications. This person will typically be the design team leader. In cases where the designs described by the specifications meet the criteria for preparation by a registered engineer or architect, this person shall be registered with the applicable professional designation after their signature, such as P.E. for professional engineer or R.A. for registered architect. By this signature, this person is certifying the written specifications convey the design intent as portrayed on the drawings included therein. For specifications package containing designs from multiple disciplines, it is the signing individual’s responsibility to ensure (using procedures defined by his/her organization) that the technical information prepared by other professions and disciplines and depicted in the document is compatible with the overall design intent and that the documents used to depict that information (e.g., drawings) include signatures with appropriate professional registration designations.

3. Revisions to designs after drawings and written specifications are originally signed will be reviewed by a design team representative (typically the design team leader). The review of written specifications revisions must be documented on a signature sheet included with the revised written specifications (see below).

AMD/MOD

No.

Technical Approval Signature:

Prepared By Signature:

Revised Sections:

STACEY CARLSON

Digitally signed by STACEY

CARLSON

Date: 2026.02.05 12:23:37 -07'00'

JANICE BACONGUIS

Digitally signed by JANICE

BACONGUIS

Date: 2026.02.05 14:52:01 -07'00'

C-1

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

See Section J. – Section C Specifications are included as a separate attachment.

D-1

SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING

Section not used.

E-1

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

F-1

SECTION F DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1. 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages — Construction (Sep 2000) (DEVIATION Jan 2026)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the

Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $2,368.45 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

F.2. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

G-1

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1. Government Point of Contact

The contracting office’s point of contact for this contract is:

Name: Brock Palen

Title: Contract Specialist

Address: Bureau of Reclamation, Suite 100, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise ID 83706-1234

Phone: (208) 914-0974

FAX: N/A

E-Mail: brock_palen@ios.doi.gov

G.2. 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction mailto:brock_palen@ios.doi.gov

G-2

(written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the

Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the

COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting

Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

G.3. DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

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 Items included in commercial item 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: None.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email

IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov 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.

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

G-3

G.4. WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and

Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation (May 2018)

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the

Reclamation Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The term “technical direction” is defined to include, without limitation:

(1) Inspecting and accepting or rejecting work performed under the contract.

(2) Representing the Government in technical phases of the work. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the contract and will provide instructions and interpretations to the

Contractor on all technical matters relating to the contract. The COR will supervise or oversee all Government technical and administrative personnel assigned to assist the COR.

(3) Reviewing and, where required by the contract, approving submittals of technical data, shop drawings, samples, literature, plans, or other data required to be delivered by the

Contractor to the Government.

(b) The Contractor will receive a copy of the written COR designation from the Contracting

Officer. It will specify the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the Contracting

Officer.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the contract. Only the

Contracting Officer is authorized to determine if a change is within the scope of the contract;

therefore, the COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction that

(1) Constitutes a direction of additional work outside the Contract requirements;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled “Changes;”

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total contract cost, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor’s right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

(d) All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(e) The Contractor must proceed promptly with the performance of technical direction duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within its authority under the provisions of this clause. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction by the

COR falls within one of the categories defined in (e)(1) through (e)(5) of this clause, the

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Contractor must not proceed and must notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and must request the Contracting

Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer must -

(1) Advise the Contractor in writing after receipt of the Contractor’s letter that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract effort and does not constitute a change under the Changes clause of the contract; or

(2) Advise the Contractor that the Government will issue a written change order.

(f) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer either to agree that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract or to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the technical direction will be subject to the provisions of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. WBR 1452.242-80 Postaward Conference – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022)

(a) Prior to the contractor starting work, a postaward conference…