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129AC720Q0072

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 15 – List of Attachments / Drawings 00 10 00 – Solicitation 00 21 00 – Instructions 00 24 00 – Procurement Scope 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications 00 72 00 – General Conditions 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions

SECTION 00 01 15 - List of Attachments / Drawings Attachment

Number Title Date Number of Pages

1 A-10 Project Plans 7 2 A-10 Buck Creek Well Report 8 3 A-10 Wage Determination CA20200003 01/03/2020 6

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1000104

USDA FOREST SERVICE

R5 NO-CAL ACQ SERVICE AREA NCASA

3644 AVTECH PARKWAY SUITE 180

REDDING CA 96002

9AC7

Quotes must be submitted electronically to tracy.marino@usda.gov. See Instructions for Submission of Quotes on Page 5

TRACY MARINO 530-252-6410

106/17/2020

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

MDF - Bear Soup/East Side Timber Sale (Buck Creek) Well

Modoc National Forest

Federal Acquisition (FAR)

Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR)

Statement of Work

Project Plans

General Wage Decision

Fire Plan

NAICS: 237110

Size Standard: $39.5M

Set Aside: 100% Total Small Business

Magnitude of construction: between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 45 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

07/08/2020

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

R5 NO-CAL ACQ SERVICE AREA NCASA

2550 RIVERSIDE DRIVE RM 174

SUSANVILLE CA 96130

9AC7

TRACY L. MARINO

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Delivery Location Code: 9A08

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MODOC NATIONAL FOREST

BUCK CREEK WORK CENTER

4393 CO ROAD 9

NEW PINE CREEK CA 97635 US

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION 00 10 - 00 - Solicitation

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO.

(A)

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Construction of Water Well, 25,000-gallon storage tank and Water Truck Fill Station 1 LS XXX $

1001 Option Item - Connect new well to existing fire suppression water line. 1 LS XXX $

Total $

SECTION 00 21 - 00 - Instructions

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for drilling and associated work for a well.

Bid guarantee is required if quote is over $150,000.00 (see FAR 52.228-1, Page 12)

There is a requirement for performance and/or payment protections (performance bond and/or payment bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC)). If quote is between $35,000 and $150,000, payment bond or ILC will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. If quote is over $150,000, payment bond and performance bond or ILC will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. See Section 00 72 00 for additional information.

Site visit (see FAR 52.236-27, Page 12)

Quote incorporates all amendments and Q&A's (if any) that have been posted to beta.sam.gov. Submit quotes by the date and time stated in Block 13a or as amended.

Inquiries

Any prospective quoter desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing, not later than 5 calendar before the closing date, to allow a reply to reach all prospective Quoters before submission of their quotes. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Requests for explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. may be submitted by email to Tracy Marino at tracy.marino@usda.gov.

Instructions for Submission of Quotes

(a) Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotes should be submitted via the Schedule of Items plus Technical Response documents of the Quoter's design as specified in the solicitation. Quotes shall be submitted in two parts (technical and price). Each part shall be separate and complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently of the other.. As a minimum, Quoters must show:

(1) Pricing and Contact Information (use SF 1442 and Schedule of Items (Section 00 10 00)). This should be considered as your price submission)

(2) Acknowledgment of any Solicitation Amendments (use SF 1442);

(3) Response to non-price evaluation factors (see Section 00 21 00, Evaluation Factors).

(4) All applicable fill-in provisions. For solicitations issued on an SF 1442, this would include Section 00 45 00.

(b) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes. Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Quotes received after the designated time may not be considered if the Contracting Officer has begun the evaluation process.

(c) Contract award. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with Quoters. Therefore, the Quoter's initial response should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest (i.e. cost prohibitive); accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

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(d) System for Award Management (SAM). To be considered for award all Quoters must be successfully registered in the SAM database (www.sam.gov) AT THE TIME A QUOTE IS SUBMITTED. See FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management, as applicable for requirement information. Contractors shall have representations and certifications completed in www.sam.gov OR provide FAR clause 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, with paragraph (c) completed. If completing the aforementioned clause, provide with submitted bid.

(e) Unique Entity Identifier (formerly Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. Place the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" as well as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT indicator, if applicable (formerly DUNS+4)" next to your name and address on the first page of your quote. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Quoter does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Quoter should indicate that it is a Quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(f) Electronic Submissions

(1) Quoters must submit electronic responses this solicitation. Email quotes to tracy.marino@usda.gov. Please limit the size of your file to 5 MB or less; more is not always better, so please be concise. Include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email. Files in Adobe Acrobat are the preferred file type; other types may be accepted but the Quoter may be required to change type if the Government cannot open the attachment.

(2) If any portion of a quote received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document--

(i) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the quoter and permit the quoter to resubmit the quote.

(ii) The method and time for re-submission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the quoter; and

(iii) The re-submission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the quoter complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(3) Facsimile Submissions will not be accepted.

(4) Hard Copy Submissions will not be accepted

Basis for Award

(a) The contracting officer shall make a contract award (1) by written or electronic notice; (2) within the time for acceptance specified in the quote or an extension; and (3) to that responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government.

(b) To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must --

(1) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

(2) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(3) Have a satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history;

(4) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

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(5) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

(6) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them;

and

(7) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

(c) The Government will determine the acceptability of each quote on a pass or fail basis considering the following factors. Quotes that fail any of these elements will not be considered for award.

(1) A quoter takes exception to the any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, including attachments.

(2) A quoter is not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the closing date of the solicitation.

(3) A quoter cannot be verified as a Small Business as shown in SAM or other proof as submitted by the quoter.

(4) An incomplete quote that lacks sufficient information for the government to perform a technical evaluation to determine acceptability.

5) A quoter failed to acknowledge a material amendment; and

6) not furnishing prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the quoter fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. Should any mathematical check made by the Government show a mistake in the extended amount quoted, the corrected unit price extension shall govern. If a quoter omits both the unit price and the extended amount or estimated amount for any item, its quote shall be declared unacceptable and therefore ineligible for award. Pricing must be submitted for all items.

(d) Remaining quotes will be evaluated and award will be made as a whole to one quoter.

Evaluation Factors

(a) The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Relevant Experience

2. Relevant Past Performance

3. Price

Factor 1. Relevant Experience: Quoters shall identify specific projects successfully completed that they consider gives the evidence that proves their firm has the experience required to complete this project. The Government will be assessing if the experience identified is similar in nature, size and complexity to the proposed project.

Relevant experience must be clearly demonstrated and not left to speculation.

Factor 2. Relevant Past Performance: Quoters shall submit references with a current point of contact, telephone and if available, email of at least three but not more than five projects similar to this solicitation. For each, briefly describe the work performed. The Government will be assessing whether the past performance is relevant to the work to be performed in this contract and reflects a positive record of customer satisfaction and contract compliance, so Quoters should select projects they believe best offer this evidence. The Government is not limited to Contractor-provided references and may obtain performance information from other sources.

Factor 3. Price: Quoters shall submit a price quote for this project by utilizing the Schedule of Items. It is the

Government's intent to assess the unit prices to determine reasonableness and Quoters understanding of the work and ability to perform the contract.

(b) Options. Except when it is determined not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The Government intends to offer award to the single quoter whose price quote and technical response offer the best value combination to the Government.

Quote Submission Checklist

All information required by the terms of the solicitation must be furnished. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to, those listed below, so ensure you read the solicitation carefully. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper quote and need not be returned. Check as you read.

Have you acknowledged all amendments? Acknowledge all amendments on the reverse side of the SF 1422 (Solicitation, Offer and Award), Block 19

Have you completed SECTION 00 45 00, REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS portion of the solicitation package?

Is your quote properly signed?

If a bid guarantee is required, is it included with your quote? (A late bid guarantee is treated the same as a late quote)

Is your bid guarantee in the proper amount? See FAR 52.228-1

If your bid guarantee is in the form of a bid bond, is the bond properly signed by both the bidder and surety and are all required seals affixed? Does the scanned copy show enough detail to verify its initial validity?

Is the name in which you submitted the bid the same on your bid as on your bid bond?

Have you entered a unit price for each bid item and does that unit price contain two decimal places?

Are decimals in unit prices in the proper places? Are your figures legible?

Are the extensions of your unit prices, and your total amount price correct?

Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

I have not restricted my bid by altering the provisions of the solicitation?

Have you provided a response to the Evaluation Criteria?

Are your Price and Technical two separate documents?

Will your quote arrive on time?

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of provision)

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

6.8%

Goals for female participation for each trade

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction, and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the-

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the covered area is Modoc County, California.

(End of provision)

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225- 9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of provision)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Raymond Todd or Chris Bielecki

Address: Modoc National Forest

Telephone: 530-233-8846 or 530-233-8850 respectively

(End of provision)

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 this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Federal Acquisition Regulation) https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm (Agriculture Acquisition Regulation)

SECTION 00 24 - 00 - Procurement Scopes

110 SCOPE

The scope of the contract is to drill and develop a water well, plumb and connect well to a 25,000-gallon storage tank which would feed to an overhead water truck fill station. This project is located at the U.S.F.S. Buck Creek Fire Station.

120 LOCATION

The U.S.F.S. Buck Creek Fire Station is located on the Warner Mountain Ranger District 4393 County Road 9, New Pine Creek, CA 97635 (T46N, R15E, SECTION 7).

130 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish and install all labor, materials including hardware and plumbing, equipment, tools, transportation, to perform all work required to provide a fully operational system in accordance with provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the bid schedule.

A. Base Item: Under this construction project, the contractor will construct a new water well approximately 400' deep (or at a depth that will provide 40-50 gpm, whichever is achieved first), plumb and connect to a 25,000 gallon storage tank, construct an overhead water truck fill station, conduct pump test, install pitless adapter, well pump and connect to existing electrical power on site. The new well, tank and water truck fill station will be located on the east side of the fire station.

B. Option 1: Connect new well to existing fire suppression water line. Install all necessary valves so system and be shut on and off. Approximately 120 ft to connect to existing water line.

The work for this project will include but in not limited to:

1. Mobilization and Demobilization

2. Well Drilling, 12-inch

3. Well Casing, 8-inch

4. Stainless Steel Screen

5. Gravel Pack

6. Authorized Rig Work

7. Authorized Stand-by/Shop time

8. Sanitary Grout

9. Construct a minimum 3' x 3' x 6' concrete wellhead pad

10. Test Pumping

11. 8" Submersible Well Pump with the ability to deliver 200gpm.

12. Connect Well to Potable tank and overhead water truck fill station

13. Connect Well to Existing Fire suspension line and Power Supply Line

140 COORDINATION

The fire station will be open during construction. The contractor shall provide all signs, barricades, and notices necessary to inform and protect government employees and the public during construction operations.

150 CONSTRUCTION STAKING

Construction staking shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Staking for any part of the work shall be approved by the COR prior to commencing construction on that part. Construction staking shall not be a separate pay item but shall be considered part of each individual item of work.

160 SUBMITTALS

Contractor may submit more efficient alternatives to accomplish proposed work in lieu of the proposed drawings prior to commencing any work that relates to a respective submittal. Contractor may submit electronic copies of submittals to the COR.

170 TEMPORARY UTILITIES AND LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES

Electricity 120 volt power is available at the site.

Water -Potable water (drinking water) is available at the site.

Sanitary - Sanitary facilities (portable) are available at the site.

Contractor shall locate all underground utilities (power, water) prior to trenching or excavating. Utilities that are damaged or cut during construction shall be repaired by the contractor.

180 PROTECTION OF ADJACENT AREAS

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting from damage all adjacent areas and existing improvements around or near the project site. All damage to areas caused by construction activities or equipment shall be immediately reported to the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing all damaged areas as directed by the COR.

190 MATERIALS

The materials provided shall adhere to the "Buy American Act". Steel casing must be new carbon steel, conforming to ASTM A139/A139M Grade B, standard weight galvanized black steel pipe, conforming to ASTM A53/A53M steel pipe conforming to AWWA C200 type 304 or type 316 stainless steel. Joints must be either threaded and coupled, or field welded in accordance with AWWA C206. The requested size for the well casing shall be 8". Approximate well depth is estimated to be approximately 400 LF. Placement of bentonite and grout sealant shall adhere to local/common standards as applicable to ensure the health/safety requirements as needed. The well head shall also protrude approximately 2.5 LF above existing grade and shall also have well cap on top of well head to ensure health/safety standards.

The potable water well shall also become operational with a submersible pump, pitless adapter, along with stand pipe and wiring as needed. The depth of the pitless adapter installed in/on the well casing shall be at a depth of 5.0 LF below existing grade. In addition to, a 10 LF stubbed pipe consisting of 2.0" HDPE PE4710 200 PSI shall also be installed to the pitless adapter, the other end of the HDPE PE4710 200 PSI pipe shall have a HDPE cap welded to the end of the pipe. The 25,000 below ground storage tank should be constructed of fiberglass.

200 QA/QC

The representative contact for the Modoc National Forest is as follows, Raymond Todd - Civil Engineer 530-233-8846 (Desk); 530-708-2285 (Cell); raymond.todd@usda.gov

The work as required shall be completed by competent persons. The work shall also be completed in such a manner that represents the owner in a respectful and dignitary manner. Upon successful development of the potable water well, the contractor shall complete the following and deliver the results of the following to the Civil Engineer, Flow test showing gallons per minute of developed well, test shall consist of a continuous test for at least 4 hrs, but not to exceed 8 hrs.

it is expected that the well shall produce at least, and/or greater than 40 gpm. The water truck fill Station shall produce at least, and/or greater than 200gpm.

Water sample test indicating acceptance of potable water well adhering to health/safety standards, human and livestock. Upon the Civil Engineer receiving and accepting the flow test and water sample test a letter of acceptance shall be issued to the Modoc National Forest confirming acceptance of the work as indicted above and initializing payment as such.

210 WORK HOURS

Work hours are to be Monday through Friday from 7AM to 6PM.

220 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

Instructing Owner in Use of water system/well

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to see that the proper manufacturer's representatives, subcontractors, contractor's superintendents, etc., are available at completion of the job and before occupancy to provide instructions in the use of all facilities and equipment and to train personnel in the proper use and maintenance of the equipment controls, switches and valves.

mailto:raymond.todd@usda.gov

SECTION 00 45 - 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2016)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

___ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

___ (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include provision at 52.204- 7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

[X] (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X] (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[ ] (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[ ] (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification.

[ ] (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

[ ] (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[ ] (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[ ] (A) Basic.

[ ] (B) Alternate I.

[ ] (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

SECTION 00 72 - 00 - General Conditions

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation. (MAR 2020)

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)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (AUG 2018)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets. (AUG 2018)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. (JUN 2020)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991)

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums - Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (NOV 1996)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates. (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response. (NOV 1996)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 45 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

* The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items). (JUN 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 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)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and…