69056723Q000037.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Issuing Office: United States Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 E Fifth Street

Vancouver, WA 98661-3801

Agency Contact: Doug Taylor, Contract Specialist, (360) 619-7738 Email: WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov

Solicitation Number: 69056723Q000037

Title: WA NP MORA 123(2), SR-123 Laughingwater Creek

Bridge to Panther Creek Bridge Tree Removal

Solicitation Release Date: 6/15/2023

Technical Questions Due Date: Thursday, 7/13/2023, at 10:00 AM PT

Quotation Due Date: Tuesday, 7/18/2023, at 10:00 AM PT

RFQ No. 69056723Q000037

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SECTION A – RFQ INFORMATION AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF QUOTATIONS

1. RFQ INFORMATION

This combined synopsis/solicitation is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is an OPEN-MARKET Firm Fixed Price (FFP) RFQ. This solicitation is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 effective 6/02/2023.

This solicitation is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESSSET-ASIDE and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 113310 with an industry size standard of 500 employees and the associated Product Service Code (PSC) is F014.

A responsible quoter is one whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. FAR Provisions and Clauses may be viewed and/or downloaded from https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar.

All contractors are reminded that, in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), they must be registered and active in the www.SAM.gov database PRIOR to submission of a quote or offer.

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS

All questions concerning this RFQ shall be submitted electronically to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov, no later than the due date and time on page 1 of this RFQ.

Each prospective Quoter should attempt to state each question in such a way that the Quoter would have no objection to the Government publishing that precise question (and its answer) in a formal amendment to the RFQ. Additionally, each prospective Quoter should attempt to word each question in such a way that the publication of that question (and its answer) would not divulge any information that the prospective Quoter considers to be proprietary or confidential.

In responding to this RFQ, the Contractor shall address an understanding of logistics, schedule, and any other miscellaneous issues of which the Government should be aware. The Contractor shall indicate if any technical assumptions have been made, conditions have been stipulated or

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exceptions have been taken with the Government Description of Requirement as written. If technical assumptions are not noted, it will be assumed that the vendor’s quote reflects no technical assumptions for the award and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Quotations shall be submitted electronically as Adobe (.pdf) files to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov in an email whose size shall not exceed twenty Megabytes (20MB) no later than the due date and time on page 1 of this RFQ. If multiple emails are required, they shall be identified in sequence (1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.). Document(s) shall not contain any security restrictions (e.g. password protection) that prevent the Government from distributing and printing the document(s) and shall not include marketing materials or letters of support/recommendation.

Quotations submitted shall be valid for a period of no less than thirty (30) days from the closing date of the RFQ.

Offerors shall not be reimbursed for the costs of developing a quote for this RFQ.

In responding to this RFQ, quotations MUST include the following:

A. Completed copy of the Schedule of Services table in Section B -or- the same information on a similar, vendor-generated price quote sheet which includes your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI SAM); and

B. Completed Offeror Work Experience Form(s) (Attachment 0001) -or- a similar vendor-generated document which shall provide evidence of four (4) years relevant experience in the last six (6) years and shall include:

i. a short description of the work;

ii. the dates of work performance;

iii. the name of the client; and

iv. a contact phone number and email address so a reference check can be conducted; and

C. A statement on the quote that the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in www.SAM.gov and that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted.

D. Completed copy of the FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 (see Section D), if necessary; and

E. Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments, if any.

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NOTE: Failure to furnish all information required above may result in your quotation being considered non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration.

The timeliness of a quote is determined by the date and time of receipt. It is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure that the quotation submission email is received by the designated cut-off date and time. Early submission is encouraged.

This is an electronic procurement. Hard copies of the quotations will not be accepted.

Please reference the RFQ number in the subject line of any e-mails related to this procurement.

3. EVALUATION METHOD AND BASIS FOR AWARD

To be considered for the award, the offer must be determined to be technically acceptable. The technical evaluation factors for this procurement are Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Criteria under the LPTA process are judged on a pass-fail basis only. No other rating or qualitative value will be assigned. To be determined technically acceptable, all factors must be acceptable to obtain a pass rating for the technical proposal. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror, with satisfactory past performance. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded based on the following:

A. Right to hold discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions;

however, the Government reserves the right to enter discussions if determined necessary.

Additionally, the Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

B. Source Selection Evaluation Process: The lowest priced quote will be considered as the quote offering the lowest price on the Schedule of Items grand total for the base and all options. The lowest-priced quote will be evaluated and, if the lowest-priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable, no other quote(s) will be evaluated. If the lowest-priced quote is determined to NOT be technically acceptable, the next lowest-priced quote will be evaluated. This process will continue until the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote is identified.

C. The Government will award: A purchase order resulting from this solicitation will be issued to the lowest evaluated price technically acceptable quote. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

i. FACTOR 1 – Price;

ii. FACTOR 2 – Technical Compliance with Solicitation Requirements;

iii. FACTOR 3 – Relevant Experience

iv. FACTOR 4 – Relevant Past/Present Performance

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By submission of its quote, the contractor accepts all terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. The Government intends to select ONE Contractor for the award of this requirement.

4. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The following criteria shall be used to evaluate the Offeror’s ability to meet all requirements identified in the SOW:

A. Factor 1 – Price: Offeror must submit a completed copy of the Schedule of Services table shown in Section B -or- the same information on a similar, vendor-generated price quote sheet which includes your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI SAM). The Government will evaluate the quoted price to determine that the price is valid, realistic, fair, and reasonable, as well as for consistency and understanding of the SOW requirements.

The Government may reject any offer that is evaluated to be unrealistic in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or unrealistically high or low in cost/price, or are unbalanced, such that the offer is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the technical requirements.

Award will be made to the Offeror found to be technically acceptable that offers the lowest total price submitted.

B. Factor 2 – Technical Compliance with Solicitation Requirements: Offeror must comply with ALL instructions and submit ALL items as stated in Section A, paragraph 2 of the solicitation. Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis with respect to this evaluation factor.

i. TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE: Complied with ALL instructions and provided

ALL required information as identified in Section A, paragraph 2 of the solicitation.

ii. TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE:

(1) Did NOT comply with ALL instructions as stated in Section A, paragraph 2 of the solicitation; or

(2) Did NOT provide all required information as identified in Section A, paragraph 2 of the solicitation.

C. Factor 3 – Relevant Experience: Offeror must furnish, with its offer, Offeror Work Experience Form(s) (Attachment 0001), or a similar vendor-generated document, providing information on individual contract(s) to indicate a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience during the last six (6) years that involve the Offeror providing services of a similar size and scope. FHWA reserves the right to contact such references directly and use such information in determining satisfactory relevant experience. The Government will evaluate how much experience an offeror has performing work similar in nature, magnitude, and complexity. Relevant experience, unlike past performance, is not limited to the past three years.

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i. TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE: Provided required information and offeror has a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience during the last six (6) years providing services of a similar size and scope.

ii. TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE:

(1) Did not provide required information; or

(2) Information provided does not substantiate a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience during the last six (6) years providing services of a similar size and scope.

D. Factor 4 – Relevant Past Performance: The Offeror’s relevant past performance provides assurance that the contractor will meet or exceed all solicitation requirements.

The Offeror’s relevant past performance should demonstrate that within the past three years they have successful past performance managing, staffing, and recruiting personnel in order to meet and perform contract requirements.

Evaluation of past performance may be based on information obtained from references submitted by the offeror as well as information obtained from other sources such as CPARS, FAPPIS, PPIRS, SAM, and any other sources deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Only ongoing contracts and contracts completed within the past three years will be evaluated with respect to past performance. Offerors that lack relevant past performance will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably on past performance.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to have a minimum of three (3) customers complete the Past Performance Reference Questionnaire (Attachment 0002) and submit such surveys to FHWA via e-mail WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov with the subject line “69056723Q000037 Past Performance Review for < insert vendor name >”

i. TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE: Based on the Government’s review the contractor:

(1) Evaluation(s) reflect no more than 1 marginal rating, no unsatisfactory rating, and the CO has no other information that would lead the CO to conclude that there are significant problems with Offeror’s past performance; or

(2) Past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or neutral) past performance.

ii. TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE: Based on the Government’s review the contractor:

(1) Evaluation(s) received reflect more than 1 marginal or 1 or more unsatisfactory ratings; or

(2) The CO has other information that would lead the CO to conclude that there are significant problems with Offeror’s past performance.

The Government reserves the right to request such additional information as may be necessary to determine the offeror’s qualifications for the award or to clarify any aspects of the technical and/or

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cost/price submissions. Such information shall be furnished promptly upon the Government’s request.

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SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish all services and/or supplies to perform the tasks described under this purchase order in support of the mission of the FHWA.

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL PRICE

00101

Tree Removal with Stockpiling and Installation of Erosion Control Measures per the Statement of Work

(SOW)

Pricing: Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: Contract Award Date through 10/31/2023

1 EA $

NOTE: Unless otherwise negotiated and approved, the contractor will be paid the FFP of each CLIN upon successful completion and Government acceptance. The contractor may also request milestone payments in accordance with work completed and accepted by the Government.

Satisfactory completion and acceptance will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI):

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work consists of removal and stockpile of trees and installation of erosion control measures within the defined project limits of SR 123.

The intent of the project is to remove individual trees as called out in the plans, and trees within the defined selective clearing limits. The tree removal will include stockpiling at the intersection of SR 12 and SR 123.

a. Tree Removal Location

The project work is located within Mount Rainier National Park approximately 12 miles north of Packwood, in Lewis and Pierce Counties, WA along SR 123 from M.P 5.0 to M.P 7.77.

b. Stockpile Location

Intersection of SR 12 and SR 123

LAT 46° 41' 08.16" N

LONG 121° 34' 42.37" W

2. DEFINITIONS

a. Contracting Officer (CO). The person with the authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

b. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The designated individual who has the authority to administer the contract and task orders as described in TAR Clause 1252.242-

73. The COR is WFLHD's primary contact with the Contractor. The COR does not have the authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

c. Drip line. The outer edge of a tree or shrub; the point from where water would drip to the ground.

d. Structural root zone. An area defined to be within the drip line of the tree or shrub.

3. CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

a. Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape. Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

Preserve public and private property, and protect monuments established for the purpose of perpetuating horizontal, vertical, cadastral, or boundary control. When necessary to destroy a monument, re-establish the monument according to applicable state statute or

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Do not disturb any area outside the project limits unless authorized by the CO. Replace trees, shrubs, or vegetated areas outside the project limits damaged by project operations as directed and at no cost to the Government. Only remove damaged limbs of existing trees when directed by the COR.

Do not excavate, remove, damage, alter, or deface any archeological or paleontological remains or specimens. Control the actions of employees and subcontractors on the project to ensure that protected sites are not disturbed or damaged. Should any of these items be encountered, suspend operations at the discovery site, notify the COR, and continue operations in other areas. The COR will inform the Contractor when operations may resume at the discovery site.

Paleontological remains and archeological specimens found within the project area are the property of the National Park Service and will be removed only by the National Park Service or designated representatives. Notify the COR within one (1) hour of any discovery. The notification will include a brief statement of the location and details of the finding.

b. Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands. Comply with all regulations of the

National Park Service, or other authority having jurisdiction governing the protection of land including or adjacent to the project.

Take every precaution and make every effort to protect the delicate environment of Mount Rainier National Park and surrounding area. Comply with the following:

i. Park Orientation session. Notify the COR at least two (2) weeks before starting work so an orientation session can be coordinated. All Contractor and subcontractor employees are required to attend park orientation sessions before commencing work. Orientation sessions will include information about park values, regulations, and appropriate housekeeping. It will be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to ensure all new subcontractors attend orientations on Park policies. Notify the COR of all orientations that are being conducted.

ii. Store all food items inside vehicles, trailers, or wildlife-resistant receptacles except during actual use to prevent attracting wildlife. Implement a litter control program when on site to eliminate the accumulation of trash. Do not feed or approach wildlife.

iii. Notify the COR within one (1) hour of seeing a gray wolf (Canis Lupus), dens, or rendezvous areas in the project vicinity. If an active wolf den or wolf rendezvous site becomes established, no ground-disturbing work would occur within one-quarter (0.25) mile of the den or rendezvous site, until wolves are no longer using the area for denning or as a rendezvous site.

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iv. Stop all work if a special status wildlife species (marbled murrelet, northern spotted owl, yellow-billed cuckoo, gray wolf, white bark pine, or monarch butterfly) is discovered in the project area and until park staff re-evaluates the impacts of the project on the species.

v. Use of unmuffled engine brakes or jake brakes is prohibited within Park boundaries.

vi. Limit disturbance of roadside vegetation. Remove trees in a manner that does not compact or damage the topsoil. This includes no driving, parking, or storing material on topsoil.

vii. Do not stack material or equipment against tree trunks unless the trees are marked to be removed.

viii. Confine all operations to areas within the clearing limits, as shown on provided tree removal plan.

ix. Do not allow equipment to idle longer than fifteen (15) minutes when not in use.

x. All motor vehicles and equipment shall always be equipped with mufflers conforming to original manufacturers specifications. Ensure that they are in good working order to prevent excessive or unusual noise, fumes, or smoke.

xi. Remove all visible traces of mud, soil, and plant matter from all vehicles (including wheel wells), heavy equipment, hauling vehicles and trailers before first entry into the Park. Pressure wash hauling vehicles that have previously transported weed contaminated material before transporting clean material. Subsequent entries of hauling vehicles into the Park do not require pressure washing unless the vehicle shows signs of mud, plant material, or as requested by the COR. Notify the COR a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours prior to initial entry of vehicles to the Park.

The CO will plan for the inspections.

xii. The project includes the following two (2) soil isolation zone limits that will be clearly marked on the roadway: 1) from the stockpiling location at the intersection of SR 12 and SR 123 to Stevens Canyon Road, and 2) from the intersection of SR 123 and Stevens Canyon Road to the northern extent of the project area. Comply with the following for moving materials, vehicles, and equipment from one zone to another.

(1) Debris and earth material originating from a zone may not be transported to another zone, except when transporting to the stockpiling location or a disposal site outside the Park.

(2) Before moving vehicles and equipment from one zone to another, clean vehicles, and equipment according to 3.b.xi. The CO may waive this requirement for any vehicle or equipment that is clean and free of dirt, plant, or foreign material.

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xiii. Use of air horns is prohibited except in the event of an emergency.

c. Spill Prevention. No fuel storage containers are allowed on the project site. Deliver fuel to the site only in pick-up trucks designed for fuel hauling, but do not otherwise store it on site.

i. Fill heavy equipment hydraulic fluid lines with biodegradable hydraulic oil alternatives.

ii. Do not refuel vehicles within 100 feet of a water body.

iii. Do not use equipment that is leaking fluids. Repair leaks on equipment immediately. Keep a supply of absorbent materials at the job site in the event of spills. Acceptable absorbent materials are those manufactured specifically for the containment and cleanup of hazardous materials.

iv. Use secondary containment when refueling portable equipment.

v. Immediately notify the COR of all hazardous spills.

d. Hauling Materials on Public Roads. Load restrictions on Park roads are identical to the

State load restrictions. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage, which may result from moving of equipment.

Any Contractor vehicles exceeding these restrictions must have a pilot vehicle. The pilot vehicle must have a sign on the front indicating “Oversized load Follows”. The Contractor must notify the COR no less than 3 days prior of the intent to utilize a pilot vehicle prior to entering the Park. All costs for pilot vehicles and oversized load permits will be borne by the Contractor.

4. CONTRACT SCHEDULE

All work under this contract shall be completed no later than October 31, 2023, and any tree cutting and limb removal shall be complete ONLY between October 1, 2023, and October 31, 2023.

5. PROJECT TASKS

a. Traffic Control. Install and maintain traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the MUTCD. Install and maintain as follows:

i. Provide COR five (5) business days’ notice prior to beginning work.

ii. Operate equipment in the direction of traffic, where practical.

iii. Provide parking areas for employees’ personal vehicles in approved areas.

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iv. Provide two-way radio communications between flaggers and between flaggers and pilot cars unless flaggers can see each other and communicate. Citizen band radios are not acceptable. Make radio equipment available to the COR as necessary.

v. Do not perform operations that cause delays or otherwise interferes with public traffic from 6:00 p.m. Friday through 6:00 a.m. Monday unless approved by the COR.

vi. Accommodate traffic according to the following schedule, Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Limit project-caused delays to public traffic to a maximum of sixty

(60) minutes per passage through the project.

vii. Immediately open the road to emergency vehicles.

viii. Furnish and install devices before the start of any work.

ix. Provide two-way radio communications between Traffic Control Supervisor, flaggers, and pilot cars. Provide two-way radio communications between flaggers unless flaggers can see each other and communicate. Citizen band radios are not acceptable. Make radio equipment available to the COR as necessary.

x. Relocate temporary traffic control devices as needed

xi. Remove devices that no longer apply to existing conditions

xii. Immediately replace any devices that are lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative

xiii. Keep temporary traffic control devices clean

xiv. Furnish and maintain traffic control devices that meet the “acceptable” standard described in Quality Standards for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices published by ATSSA. Amend the ATSSA standards as follows:

(1) Repair or remove and replace “marginal” devices within twenty-four (24) hours;

and

(2) Repair or remove and replace “unacceptable” devices immediately.

xv. Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

xvi. Furnish temporary traffic control devices that meet the NCHRP Report 350, Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features, for crashworthiness standards as applicable.

b. Erosion Control

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i. Install temporary project fencing at the perimeter of all pullouts to be used as parking.

ii. Construct temporary barriers, as needed, and as directed by COR, to protect vegetation before beginning felling operations. Place temporary plastic fence that does not require trenching to install to protect vegetation designated to remain within the clearing limits including structural root zones.

c. Tree Removal. This work consists of removing trees, 4 feet above ground, as specified within the project limits.

i. Trees to be removed and/or salvaged will be flagged/marked in the field and approved by the government. Orange flagging will be used to mark trees to be removed and disposed. Blue flagging will be used to mark trees to be removed and retained and stockpiled.

ii. Perform felling, bucking, and decking of trees according to accepted logging practices with a minimum of breakage, damage, and waste.

iii. Perform work within the clearing limits. Do not damage vegetation outside the clearing limits or within areas marked for protection.

iv. Provide tree trunk protection for all trees to remain with a DBH greater than 18 inches and within 5 feet of clearing limits. Protection to be 2 inch by 6 inch framing lumber, 8 feet in length, strapped to the project side of the tree where work is occurring. Use a padded strap that does not injure the tree.

v. If protected vegetation is damaged or destroyed, repair or replace, pay the damages, or any combination as determined by the CO.

vi. Prior to start of work, confirm with COR trees to be salvaged. Place salvaged trees at Stockpile Location. The Contractor must notify the COR five (5) business days in advance of placement of final stockpile.

vii. Performance acceptance of this task shall be based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the contract and prevailing industry standard. In the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances, prevailing industry standards may be used.

d. Miscellaneous. Provide temporary portable toilets for use by employees. Do not install portable toilets within 50 feet of surface waters.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE. Submit a preliminary project schedule at the pre-work meeting.

A preliminary project schedule is a written narrative with a detailed breakdown of all contract activities for the project. Within seven (7) days after the pre-work conference, the preliminary project schedule will be accepted or rejected. If rejected, submit a revised

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The following applies to the written narrative:

a. Estimate starting and completion dates of each activity.

b. Describe work to be done within each activity including the type and quantity of equipment, labor, and material to be used.

c. Describe the location on the project where each activity occurs.

d. Describe planned production rates (e.g. number of trees removed).

e. Describe workdays per week, holidays, number of shifts per day, and number of hours per shift.

f. Estimate any periods during which an activity is idle or partially idle. Show the beginning and end dates for reduced production or idle time.

g. Describe expected and critical delivery dates for equipment or material that can affect timely completion of the project.

h. Describe critical completion dates for maintaining the project schedule.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS. All materials shall be Contractor furnished from outside the project limits. Use established commercial sources that fulfill the contract quantity and quality.

8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The successful offeror will be required to procure and maintain until final acceptance of the contract, liability insurance of the types and limits specified below. The successful offeror shall obtain insurance from companies authorized to do business in Washington and shall cover all operations under the contract whether performed by the Contractor or by subcontractors.

Before work begins, furnish "certificates of insurance" certifying that the policies will not be changed or canceled until thirty (30) days written notice has been given to the Government.

Insurance coverage in the minimum amounts set forth below shall not relieve the Contractor of liability in excess of the coverage.

a. Carry insurance meeting the following minimums:

i. Worker's compensation insurance. Minimum required by law.

ii. Comprehensive or commercial general liability insurance.

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iii. Personal injury and property damage coverage;

iv. Contractual liability coverage;

v. Completed operations liability coverage;

(1) $1,000,000 combined single limit for each occurrence; and

(2) $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.

vi. Automobile liability insurance. $1,000,000 combined single limit for each occurrence.

9. OTHER CONTRACTS. Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-8 Other Contracts.

Construction on other contracts have either already begun or are expected to begin. The contracts may include, but are not limited to the following:

a. WA NPS MORA 13(7), Rehabilitate Stevens Canyon Road MP 5.0 to 14.0, Contact:

Mike Baron, 360-619-7563

10. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 0001 – Offeror Work Experience Form (1 page) Attachment 0002 – Past Performance Questionnaire (5 pages) Attachment 0003 – Project Plans (31 pages) Attachment 0004 – Service Contract Act Wage Determination_Lewis County, WA (11 pages) Attachment 0005 – Service Contract Act Wage Determination_Pierce County, WA

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SECTION D – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Quoter

The offeror makes the following representations and certifications as a part of its quote.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions

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

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.

52.203-18 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 -- System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Oct 2018) 52.204-22 -- Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023) 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022)

(End of provision)

52.204-24 -- Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the

Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award

Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or

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(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;

and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;

and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant

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52.204-26 -- Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award

Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c)(1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instruments.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

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SECTION E – CONTRACT CLAUSES

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisitions.gov/?q=browsefar

52.204-13 -- System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.204-19 -- Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-21 -- Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.232-39 -- Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021)

(End of clause)

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023)

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-

77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

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

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery

Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X_ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section

102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022)

(15 U.S.C. 657a). ).

__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (14) [Reserved] X_ (15)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)

(15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (16)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C.

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

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__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (19)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021)

(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-

Aside (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

X_ (23)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Mar

2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X_ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022).

X_ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X_ (31)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

X_ (32)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C.