A6 RFQ 127EAV26Q0010.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

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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)

1157475

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 5

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAV

Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov

MA ESTRELLITA DASMARINAS 951-405-3988

IIJA

12/19/2025

127EAV26Q0010

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

Reference Solicitation: 127EAV26Q0010

Project Title: Kinney Creek Trail Bridge Replacement

Forest: Payette National Forest

Project Description:This project consists of removal of exisisting bridge, design, purchasing, delivering and installing a 40-foot span prefabricated steel truss trail bridge and 2 rock gabions. The site is remote and will require the use of a helicopter for transport. The contractor is responsible for coordinating the weight of the various bridge components with the available helicopter.

Project Location: The Kinney Creek Trail Bridge spans Kinney Creek on the Payette

National Forest, approximately 32 miles Northwest of Council Idaho. Coordinates are

Lat 45.1476 Long -116.7093. Access to the site is limited to hiking, or pack stock by trail. The bridge will have to be flown in.

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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.)

10 730 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

01/23/2026

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. 8/2014)

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

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USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 5

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

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DAVID L. WATSON

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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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Vendor Name:

UIE No:

Vendor Address:

POC Name:

POC Email:

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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127EAV26Q0010

Project Magnitude: $25,000 to $100,000

Wage Determination: ID20240086, Payette

County,Idaho 12/12/2025

Forest Service Solicitation Contacts:

Contracting Officer: David Watson;

david.watson@usda.gov

CS: Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas;

maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov

COR: Benjamin Dreier; benjamin.dreier@usda.gov

Delivery: 730 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0256

USDA FOREST SERVICE

FOREST SUPERVISOR

PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST

MC CALL ID 83638 US

Period of Performance: 02/02/2026 to 09/30/2028

0001 0412 CON DIS-03 Kinney Creek Trail Bridge

Replacement - See Statement of Work (SOW)

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP), https://www.ipp.gov.

If the contractor lacks an IPP account, USDA will automatically initiate the enrollment process with Treasury using the contractor's SAM.gov

Accounts Receivable POC as the IPP account holder. Once the enrollment process is complete, the IPP account holder will receive notification and can being invoicing. More information about

IPP can be found at: https://www.ipp.gov

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 127EAV26Q0010 Project Name: Kinney Creek Trail Bridge Replacement

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B-SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.3. CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.3 PREWORK CONFERENCE

G.4 BONDING

G.4 LABOR INTERVIEWS

G.5 CLAUSES

G.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 KEY PERSONNEL

H.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

H.10 CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.2 PROVISIONS

K.3 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 RESPONSIVENESS

M.2 QUOTE EVALUATION

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B-SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

See Attached Schedule of Items (SOI) in Excel (Do not convert to PDF)

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

See Attached SOI.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project consists of design, purchasing, delivering and installing a 40-foot span prefabricated steel truss trail bridge and 2 rock gabions. The site is remote and will require the use of a helicopter for transport. The contractor is responsible for coordinating the weight of the various bridge components with the available helicopter.

B. The existing bridge will be removed. All nonnative components must be removed from the forest.

C. Quantities associated with this work are identified in the Schedule of Items.

D. All work shall be in compliance with the contract documents. Work includes, but is not limited to: purchase, transportation, and installation of a new pedestrian/stock bridge, rock gabions, and approaches as per the attached plans, and the removal of the existing bridge structure and components.

The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) will designate a staging/laydown/assembly area at the construction site. Limited camping for project personnel will be allowed at the site with permission of the COR. Staging of materials for the project will be allowed in designated areas inside the project boundary if approved in writing by the COR at the time of the project implementation.

Any detours or disruptions to public access will require prior notification and approval from the COR and CO. The contractor must obtain this approval for a minimum of 14 days prior to any disruptive action.

• Depending on the snow year, the site is commonly accessible between March 15th and November 30th of most years. However, the best time to install the bridge would likely be between March 15th and June 30th.

E. As described in special specification 571.03 and 571.04 the bridge is to be designed by LRFD with the loading described in the project drawings. Stamped drawings and calculations are to be provided 21 days prior to planned fabrication for approval.

F. Helicopter Support (Contractor-Furnished).

The Contractor shall provide, schedule, and pay for all helicopter support required to deliver materials, equipment, and bridge components to/from the project site, including but not limited to aircraft, pilot/crew, fuel, flight time, staging, rigging, long-line operations, permits/authorizations, and all related supervision and safety controls. The Government will not provide helicopter support.

The Contractor shall coordinate planned helicopter operations with the COR in advance of flight operations and shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, FAA requirements, and Forest Service/Interagency aviation safety requirements applicable to contractor aviation operations. The Contractor shall submit a Helicopter Operations Plan (at minimum: proposed aircraft, lift plan/weights, flight paths/landing zones/staging areas, rigging plan, communications plan, safety plan, schedule, and point of contact) for Government review prior to mobilization of helicopter operations.

The Contractor shall ensure all bridge components and lifts are designed, packaged, and rigged to be safely transported by the Contractor-furnished helicopter.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The Kinney Creek Trail Bridge spans Kinney Creek on the Payette National Forest, approximately 32 miles Northwest of Council Idaho. Coordinates are Lat 45.1476 Long -

116.7093. Access to the site is limited to hiking, or pack stock by trail. The bridge will have to be flown in.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $25,000 to $100,000.

C.4 RESOURCE PROTECTION MEASURES (RPM)

The contractor shall adhere to the following Resource Protection Measures (RPM) for each resource area:

General

1.) The contractor will be briefed on minimum impact/leave no trace ethics prior to starting work in the wilderness and will follow minimum impact/leave no trace ethics while working at the site.

2.) Pack stock used to support project work will be tied and/or held in such a way as to minimize soil disturbance and avoid loss of native/desirable vegetation.

3.) Bridge design and materials will be compatible with the scenic setting.

4.) Old bridge materials: Nails, bolts, metal, timber decking, timber railing, concrete and any other nonnative bridge materials will be removed from the forest or disposed of as per COR direction.

5.) Staging of materials, tools and supplies will be coordinated with the COR to ensure safety for all and to avoid conflicts with the general public and other users of the trailhead and trail.

6.) Borrow sources for gravel and fine material will be weed-free, located off trail, and rehabilitated to a natural appearance following use. Borrow shall be obtained only from areas designated by the COR.

Fisheries/Hydrology

1.) Clearing of riparian vegetation will be minimized to that necessary for bridge construction and generally limited to the immediate bridge sites to conserve existing vegetation for shade and stream bank stability.

2.) Native materials collected on site (e.g., logs, slash, rock, gravel, fine material, etc.) for construction and rehabilitation activities will be collected from areas outside of the ordinary high-water mark (i.e., the bankfull channel).

3.) Best Management Practices (BMPs) for using treated wood in aquatic environments will be followed.

4.) If using any watercraft for this project, the State of Idaho and the Forest Service require proof of aquatic invasive free equipment for use in Idaho waters, including a current Idaho State aquatic invasive sticker.

5.) All tools and boots/waders will be cleaned of mud, dirt, or plant materials before entering the National Forest and when leaving the work site to prevent the introduction or spread of aquatic nuisance species.

Wildlife

1.) To eliminate the chance of habituating black bears and other wildlife, food and garbage will be stored in a hard sided vehicle or other approved bear resistant container throughout the duration of the project. Food and other bear attractants will be stored in compliance with current best practices.

Cultural Resources

1.) If previously unrecorded heritage resources are encountered during project implementation, activities will be halted and the CO will be notified. The CO will consult with the archeologist. If necessary, additional RPMs will be devised in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office.

Noxious Weeds

1.) In order to prevent the introduction or potential spread of nonnative, or noxious weeds the contractor will be required to clean all equipment, tools, and supplies prior to entering the National Forest.

2.) Implement required weed protection measures outlined in Forest Service Manual 2080 (Noxious Weed Management) including:

a. The Forest requires all hay and straw to be certified Weed Free, and the contractor will be required to furnish proof of certification. Stock should be fed weed free feed 1-2 days prior to entering the National Forest. Brush stock to remove any weed seed prior to entering the Forest.

SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract, and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. The trail and or bridge may be closed when needed and approved by the Forest Service, such as during construction. The Contractor must notify the Forest Service 14 days in advance of any trail or bridge closure. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access with fencing.

2. All construction equipment shall be pressure-washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

3. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR and Idaho Department of Transportation. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR.

INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

START DATE

10 days after NTP

CONTRACT TIME

730 days after NTP

SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are attached (J2-Specifications). Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental, and no additional compensation will be made.

SECTION D-PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E-INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 GENERAL

All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and testing at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

E.2 FINAL INSPECTION

A walk-thru inspection shall be scheduled PRIOR to the final inspection so major discrepancies found can be corrected prior to the scheduled completion date. The Contractor shall schedule the final inspection by contacting the COR in advance of the contract completion date.

E.3. CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of --

(1) The Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause.

The Contractor’s warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor’s expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall --

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor’s warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor’s, manufacturer’s, or supplier’s warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government’s rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud.

(End of Clause)

Alternate I (Apr 1984). In cases where the Government has specified in the contract the use of any equipment by “brand name and model,” paragraph (k) below applies to the basic clause:

(k) Defects in design or manufacture of equipment specified by the Government on a “brand name and model” basis, shall not be included in this warranty. In this event, the Contractor shall require any subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers thereof to execute their warranties, in writing, directly to the Government.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211.10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 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 730 days The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas shall serve as the Contract Specialist (CS) administering this contract and is the contact on all things concerning this contract. The CS can be reached at maestrellita .dasmarinas@usda.gov.

A Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be Benjamin Dreier reachable at benjamin.dreier@usda.gov. The COR delegated authority, responsibilities and contact information will be defined on a delegation letter issued after contract award.

David Watson shall serve as the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer has full warrant authority over all contract issues. The CO can be reached at david.watson@usda.gov.

G.2 INVOICING REQUIREMENTS

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System.

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm Ensure your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. Offeror must have an established account prior to commencement of work.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) does not allow for the contractor to change the description of the line items being invoiced against and therefore an itemized invoice must be uploaded as an attachment(s).

G.2.1 Itemized invoice shall include at a minimum:

Contractor Name and Address Contract, Task Order or Purchase Order numbers Invoice Number Description of Services or work completed.

Date of services or completion.

G.2.2 Certified Payrolls Certified payrolls for Construction: certified payrolls must also be uploaded as an attachment.

Contractor and all subcontractors, through the contractor, shall furnish all certified payrolls covering payments to laborers and mechanics for on-site work.

G.2.4 Final Payment Following completion and acceptance of the work (including return of Government-furnished property and site cleanup), Final payment will made within 30 calendar days after presentation of a properly executed invoice and if required by the contract, a release of all claims against the Government, other than claims arising under this contracted, in stated amounts, which the Contractor specifically accepts from the operation of the release.

mailto:maestrellita%20.dasmarinas@usda.gov mailto:maestrellita%20.dasmarinas@usda.gov mailto:benjamin.dreier@usda.gov https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

G.3 PREWORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work the Contractor shall attend a meeting to discuss the contract terms, work performance requirements, and safety. Also, at this meeting such items as work progress schedule, quality control, camping/worksite plan, and fire prevention plans shall be finalized in writing. The meeting will be held at a time and place determined by the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative.

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held post contract award. The conference venue should be coordinated with the COR as soon as possible post award.

G.4 Performance and Payment Bonds (Construction) Because this requirement is construction and is anticipated to exceed the bonding threshold, the apparent successful Offeror shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with the applicable FAR requirements.

- Performance Bond: 100% of the original contract price

- Payment Bond: 100% of the original contract price

- Due Date: Within ten (10) calendar days after contract award

Failure to provide the required bonds by the due date may result in the Offeror being determined nonresponsible and/or award being made to the next eligible Offeror.

G.4 LABOR INTERVIEWS

The Government (via the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracts Specialist (CS) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR)) will conduct periodic interviews with workers on the job using the Stand Form (SF) 1445, Labor Standards Interview, which may be validated against submitted payroll data.

G.5 CLAUSES

AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout

G.6 DEFINITIONS AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Changes (Modifications) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Contract Award A written award or acceptance of offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contractor shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Contracting Officer (CO) Has full authority for the administration of the contract and will personally handle all matters beyond the authority of the CS and COR. Contracting Officers are agents of the Government and are the only officials authorized to enter into any contract or agreement that binds the Government. If you are asked to perform additional work, or make changes not specified in the contract, DO NOT perform the work but immediately notify the Contracting Officer. A Contracting Officer holds a legal warrant, which is a designation of authority to bind the Government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the person most responsible for technical advice. The COR is also responsible for maintaining property records, outlining work, material approvals, inspecting work in progress, estimating completed work for partial or progress payments, and conducting pre-final and final inspections. In addition, the COR oversees administrative matters (e.g., submittals, etc.). Also ensure elements of contract requirements are met in accordance with terms and conditions. The COR is NOT authorized to direct changes or bind the Government to any contractual agreement. NOTE: The COR Designation form outlines functions the COR can and cannot perform.

Contract Specialist (CS) The CS has delegated authority from the Contracting Officer for the administration of the contract and will handle all matters beyond the authority of the COR. Generally, this includes the day-to-day administration of the contract, except for matters pertaining to changes in contract price and time. Any contractual documents that bind the Government must have Contracting Officer approval and signature.

Designation of Authorized Representative of the Contractor The Contractor shall assign a member or employee who will act as Project Manager during the course of this contract or during the course of this project. The official shall be responsible for affording liaison between the contract forces and the contracting offices. This designation shall be in writing and a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Designation will be made upon contract issuance and a copy of the designation letters will be furnished to the Contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter.

Government Technical Monitor (GTM) Assists the CO and COR as a technical advisor/inspector to monitor contractor performance. A GTM has no contractual authority. This person exists only to advise the COR in his/her area of expertise.

Notice to Proceed The Contractor shall commence work upon receipt of a properly executed Notice to Proceed.

Unauthorized Instructions from Government or Other Personnel The Contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise other than the Contracting Officer, or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

G.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None at this time.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 KEY PERSONNEL

Contractor shall be required to provide a roster of key contractor personnel (Attached- J8 Designation of Contractor Key Personnel). At minimum:

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Contractor Representative;

Project Foreman.

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

The contractor shall provide chain saw chaps to each employee who operates a chain saw, at no cost to the employee. These chaps must be approved by an Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh and shall extend to the top of the boot on each leg.

The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise, for example, chain saw operation.

H.3 SAFETY

H.3.1. Fire Prevention and Control.

The Contractor is responsible for controlling the work environment to prevent fires to the maximum extent practicable. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

H.3.1.1. Fire Reporting.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

H.3.1.2. Open Fires.

In accordance with State and local regulations and pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50a, the following is prohibited on each National Forest or National Grasslands:

Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine on any timber, brush or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark an-ester, maintained in effective working order, meeting either;

(i) Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1 a; or

(ii) the 80 percent efficiency level determined according to the appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended Practices J335 and J350.

Violation of this regulation and the general prohibitions of 36 CFR 261.3 to .20 is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both.

H.3.1.3. Smoking.

Smoking is prohibited while operating tractors or open-type vehicles, or while walking or working in an area with flammable fuels.

H.3.2 OSHA Standards.

The Contractor is subject to all applicable State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations. At time of award the contractor shall submit to the COR the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with the intended use of each of the solutions the contractor proposes to use in the performance of work. MSDS sheets shall be supplied to the COR prior to using the items. The contractor shall not use any materials in which the COR determines to be unsuitable for the work, or harmful to the surfaces it is intended to be applied to.

This does not relieve the contractor of any damages resulting from the application of such materials. All containers used shall be clearly marked with manufacturer, type of chemical and intended usage. Mixing of chemicals is not allowed.

H.3.3 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will-

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall-

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910 ; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

H.4 PORTABLE TOILETS FOR CONSTRUCTION CREW

The contractor shall provide necessary portable facilities for construction crew employees as use of the government facilities is not permitted for this contract. The contractor shall ensure that maintenance and service of the portable facilities is in accordance with OSHA requirements and that the number of employees to number of facilities ratios is adhered to. Contract shall include costs for portable toilet rental and maintenance is included in overall cost to perform under this project.

H.5 CAMPING

Contractor may request camping. Requests for camping will be evaluated by the Government on a case-by-case basis. Contractor must receive written approval from the Contracting Officer Representative, to camp. Camping in locations and for durations not approved in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative is not permitted under this contract. The responsibly lies with the contractor to determine requirements for dispersed camping within the Forest. Dispersed camping on privately owned land (Non-Forest Service Land) will be determined with the landowner with no liability to the government for any agreements between contractor and the landowner.

H.6 WAGE DETERMINATION

The wage determination applicable to this work is ID20240086, Revision 2, Dated 12/12/2025.

H.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

This site is not secured. It is in use by and open to the public. Contractor shall protect work and materials accordingly.

H.8 DATA RIGHTS

Data that is to be produced, furnished, acquired, or used in meeting contract requirements shall be held by the Government. The Contractor may use the data in support of the project but cannot sell or provide the data to outside interested parties.

H.9 SECTION 508, ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS

It is not expected that Information technology is to be acquired as part of this project.

H.10 CLAUSES

No additional clauses for this section.

H.11 OTHER INFORMATION

None at this time.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

FAR 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 this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Clauses are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec 2023) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022) FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY

2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021)- FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY

2024) FAR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY 2023) FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds- Construction FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT

2018) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) Alternate I (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf

FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) Alternate I (MAR 1994) FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form)

(APR 1984)

FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) AGAR 452.236-70 Emergency Response, Fire Suppression, and Liability

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C.