Sitkoh_Priority_Fish_Passage_Remediation-solicitation1.doc

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0109-S-14-0013

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

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USDA Forest Service

ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

Juneau, AK 99801 USDA Forest Service

ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

Juneau, AK 99801

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Della Koelling B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 907-586-8852 dkoelling@fs.fed.us

SOLICITATION

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

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

Sitkoh Priority Watershed Fish Passage Remediation Tongass National Forest Service

This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The estimated price range, in accordance with FAR 36.204, is between $250,000 and $500,000 including all options. This project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

Faxed offers will not be accepted. Offers may be emailed; the bid bond must be submitted in original paper form to the address in block 8 for the entire offer.

Responses may be submitted by one of the following methods: mail to address in Block 7 of SF 1442; or email: dkoelling@fs.fed.us.

The last day to submit questions is July 1, 2014.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete by September 01, 2015

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See .)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and one) copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 (hour) local time July 09, 2014 . If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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.

B.

An offer guarantee

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is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

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.

D.

Offers providing less than 30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

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

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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USDA, Forest Service

ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

Juneau, AK 99801 www.ipp.gov INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM – IPP ALL INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM IPP VIA

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated 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 or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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29. AWARD (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

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Base Items

Total

Option 1 Schedule of Items Road 7540 Milepost 10.798

Total

Option 2 Schedule of Items Road 7540/ MP 4.28 4.48 4.554

Total

Option 3 Schedule of Items Road 7544 mp 1.03

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Option 4 Schedule of Items Road 7540 mp 6.767

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Note 1: Payment for bond premiums shall not be in addition to contract price. The Contractor shall include bond premiums in CLIN 001 under pay item 151(01) Mobilization.

Note 2: The quantities shown above are approximate unless designated as a lump sum quantity (LS). The Contractor shall limit pay quantities to the quantities staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized before performing the work. Payment will be made for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or material furnished according to the contract. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized. Additional Offeror Information Offeror:

Phone No:

Point of Contact Name:

Fax No.:

DUNS Number

Email:

Offeror Signature:

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

SITKOH PRIORITY FISH PASSAGE REMEDIATION

C.1 Scope

a. Description.

This project will maintain roads on the Sitkoh road system and improve fish passage. The project will include the following work:

Base Bid

1. Install 40’ Glulam slab bridge @ MP 0.499 on road 7548. This work will include but not limited to: (1) remove and dispose of existing 24” metal culvert in an approximately 11’ fill. (2) Furnish and install substructure and superstructure of slab bridge with TT Curb (3) install pit run approaches on both ends of the bridge including transitions (4) cap approaches with 6”of 3” minus select bedding type material and finish according to 204. (5) Install riprap stream bank protection as directed (7) open original streambed to the dimensions of original streambed ( (8) Erosion Control (9) Apply seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas after construction.

2. Install 20’ Glulam slab bridge @ MP 7.87, road 7540. This work will include but not limited to: (1) remove and dispose of existing 18”Ø metal culvert (2) install substructure and superstructure of slab bridge with TT Curb (3) install pit run approaches on both ends of the bridge (4) topping approaches with 6” of 3” minus select bedding type rock and finish according to 204 (5) install riprap stream bank protection (6) open original streambed up to minimum dimensions as determined ( (8) Erosion Control (9) Apply seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas after construction.

Option 1

1. Install 20’ glulam slab bridge @ MP 10.798, road 7540. This work will include but not limited to: (1) remove and dispose of existing 18”Ø metal culvert (2) (2) Furnish and install substructure and superstructure of slab bridge with TT Curb (3) install pit run approaches on both ends of the bridge including transitions (4) cap approaches with 6”of 3” minus select bedding type material and finish according to 204. (5) Install riprap stream bank protection as directed (7) open original streambed up to minimum dimensions of original streambed (8) (9) Erosion Control (10) Apply seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas after construction

Option 2

Install 3- 48” aluminum culvert pipes using Simplified Stream Simulation criteria @ MP 4.428, 4.48, and 4.554 on road 7540. This work will include but not limited to: (1) remove and dispose of existing 18” and 24” metal culverts. (2) Install culverts according to drawings and specs at designed slopes within 2 inches of the designed inlet elevation (3) Backfill the ends of the pipes to match the existing stream substrate elevation as shown in the drawings. (4) Install minor amounts riprap stream bank protection as staked by the CO. (5) Finish and compact fills according to Spec 204 including smooth transitions. (6) Dewatering when required (7) Erosion Control (8) Apply seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas after construction.

Option 3

1. Install 60” x 34 aluminum culvert pipes using Simplified Stream Simulation criteria @ MP 1.03 on road 7544. This work will include but not limited to: (1) remove and dispose of existing 18” and 24” metal culverts. (2) Install culverts according to drawings and specs at designed slopes within 2 inches of the designed inlet elevation (3) Backfill the ends of the pipes to match the existing stream substrate elevation as shown in the drawings. (4) Install minor amounts riprap stream bank protection as staked by the CO. (5) Finish and compact fills according to Spec 204 including smooth transitions. (6) Dewatering when required (7) Erosion Control (8) Apply seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas after construction.

Option 4

1. Install 48” x 30 aluminum culvert pipes using Simplified Stream Simulation criteria @ MP 6.787 on road 7540. This work will include but not limited to: (1) remove and dispose of existing 18” and 24” metal culverts. (2) Install culverts according to drawings and specs at designed slopes within 2 inches of the designed inlet elevation (3) Backfill the ends of the pipes to match the existing stream substrate elevation as shown in the drawings. (4) Install minor amounts riprap stream bank protection as staked by the CO. (5) Finish and compact fills according to Spec 204 including smooth transitions. (6) Dewatering when required (7) Erosion Control (8) Apply seed and fertilizer to disturbed areas after construction.

b. Location

The project is located on the False Island road system on southern Chicagof Island. False Island is situated approximately 35 air miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska. The site is accessible by boat, fixed wing aircraft, barge.

C.2 Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03.

The Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

ISBN 0-16-051430-4

2.BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMP’S Soil and Water Conservation Handbook FSH 2509.22

Are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

FLH Standard Specifications (FP-03) can be obtained from the Federal Highway Administration Home Page on the Internet. It is in Word or Adobe Acrobat page description format at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm

Or online at: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ C.3 Safety and Public Notification Warning signs will be placed at the proper locations to warn the public of road work. All signs shall meet the minimum requirements as established by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2003 edition. A public notice of where and when the public might expect delays due to project work will be in Sitka newspaper and several publicly located bulletin boards in Sitka boat Harbors and FI dock.

C.4 Damage to Structures The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage caused by his/her personnel or equipment to any existing bridges, ditches, culverts, signs, or riprap at culvert inverts. Repair of structures damaged by the Contractor's operations, shall be the Contractor's responsibility at no cost to the Government.

C.5 Special Project Specification and Forest Service Supplementation

SPECIAL NOTE: The above is a list of major specifications applicable to this contract. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed) are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D. 1 PROJECT LABELING for OFFICAL 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

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):

www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

Final Cleanup

Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work shall be cleaned of all Contractor's rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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):

www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

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 _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 September 01, 2015 . The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Estimated date of the Notice to Proceed is July 20, 2014.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award or pre-work conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within a reasonable time after award and prior to the issuing of a Notice to Proceed.

G.2. Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

(a) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

(b) Final Payment. The final invoice must be accompanied by a release of claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically accepted from the operation of the release. Final payment will not be approved without a properly executed Contract Release, Form 6300-16.

(c) In addition, when submitting the invoice, the Contractor shall submit payrolls, subcontractor payment information and a spreadsheet detailing the payment breakdown in accordance with the Pay Items in the Schedule of Items, Section B.1 (either electronically in IPP, hard copy, or via fax) to the Contracting Officer (see FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts).

G.3. Contract Administration

This contract will be administered by the Contracting Officer located at:

Alaska Region, Regional Office

Attn: CO_Della Koelling PO Box 21628

Juneau, AK 99802-1628.

All matters related to the performance of this contract shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer.

G.4. DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer designates the Contracting Officer's Representative(s) (COR). The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

Contractor’s Designated Representative It is required that the Contractor have a designated representative available on the project during the entire project and that the representative be able to speak and understand English. When designating a representative, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the designation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Such designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations (if any) of authority of the representative. If the Contractor intends to designate a representative prior to the pre-work meeting, the representative is strongly encouraged to attend that meeting.

G. 5 Public Officials not Personally Liable

There shall be no personal liability upon the Government or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them by, or within the scope of the contract, it being understood that in all such matters they act solely as agents and representatives of the Government.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.236-73 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (FEB. 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) are encountered, the contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

H. 3 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) Confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Unless otherwise agreed to by the CO, retrieve material which falls outside of these limits and either incorporate the material in the work or dispose of the material as directed by the CO.

(b) Schedule and conduct operations to minimize road closures to maximum of 3 days and erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.). Install silt fencing around areas immediately next to streams and ponds to mitigate suspended sediments when designated on the drawings.

Do not discharge pollutants such as raw sewage, and other harmful materials into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Do not allow wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Collect and return waste motor oils, fuels, lubricants, bitumens and similar hydrocarbons to the supplier. Comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 279, Standards for the Management of Used Oil. Do not discharge hydrocarbon products on the ground, use them for road oiling, or bury them in a landfill.

Do not operate mechanized equipment in live streams without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

(c) CREEK CROSSINGS: Schedule and conduct bridge and instream work to minimize disturbance to streams.

1.

Do not cross streams without Contracting Officer approval.

2.

Submit a written equipment crossing plan to the Contracting Officer for approval 14 calendar days before creek crossing is planned. Two machine crossings will be permitted between June 1 and August 15 for all streams designated on the drawings as fish streams. Outside of this time period, no machine crossings will be permitted if fish eggs are present in the gravel or adult fish are present in the stream; otherwise two machine crossings will be permitted.

3.

Limit machine crossings to two times for all live streams not designated on the drawings as fish streams with pipes 48” and larger to be installed.

4.

Do not leave temporary bridges in place between September 15 and March 15, unless approved in advance in writing by the Contracting Officer.

In stream work will only be allowed with the following schedule. Other timing must be requested from the CO.

All Roads in This Contract

June 1 – August 15

Obtain necessary permits for floating camps, floats, shore ramps, and other appurtenances associated with project operations from the following State of Alaska and Federal Agencies:

1. ADNR – Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

2. ADEC – Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

3. ADGC – Alaska Department of Governmental Coordination.

4. EPA – US Environmental Protection Agency.

5. DA, COE – US Army Corps of Engineers.

6. USCG – US Coast Guard.

H. 4 USE OF PREMISES

(a) Obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer before opening or operating on National Forest land or lands administered by the Forest Service any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage area, detour, or bypass site, other than SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. A camp is interpreted to include the camp site or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor. Such approval, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor.

(b) Sanitation Facilities: Provide and maintain the following facilities for the work force at the camp, unless provided otherwise.

1.

Meet State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80 regarding potable water supplies for drinking, washing and cooking.

2.

Comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72 for domestic sewage.

3.

Ensure that the design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems under Forest Service jurisdiction meet all Federal, State, and local requirements. Meet State of Alaska solid waste management regulations (18 AAC 60) and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, and 40 CFR 258. Remove solid wastes and/or residues and dispose of in approved commercial landfills.

4.

Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage. Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferrring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

(c) Do not begin any camp development, either land based or floating, until a plan for development, occupation, and cleanup is submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer. Include the following information in this plan:

1.

Location and size of the proposed camp development, including a map.

2.

Wastewater system.

3.

Number of people who will use the site and proposed dates of occupancy.

4.

Power supply system.

5.

Water supply system.

6.

Building layout, shop area, living quarters.

7.

Road and trail layout.

8.

Clearing limits and slash disposal locations.

9.

Borrow areas.

10.

Dock and access location.

11.

Equipment and fuel storage area and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

12.

Incinerator location and ash disposal plan.

Forest Service will review plan as submitted for completeness and applicability. Proposed modifications of Contractor's plans will be discussed with the Contractor prior to approval. Any modifications agreed upon will be incorporated in a revised set of plans.

H. 5 CONTRACTOR'S USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ROADS

The Contractor is authorized to use roads in the immediate construction project area for performance of work under this contract. Such roads are those which are necessary for direct access to designated borrow sites, quarries, stockpile sites, waste areas, campsites, equipment unloading ramps, and other approved work areas. The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following general conditions:

(a) Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12; except vehicle weight will not exceed that of AASHTO HS20-44 and/or U80 Loading. Submit written requests to the CO for approval to use L90 and U102 overload Loadings on roads authorized for use. Regulations prohibit damaging a road or blocking a road open to use by others, except as otherwise provided in Special Project Specification 104.

(b) The Government will not snowplow roads for the Contractor's use. The Contractor may snowplow any road designated for his use. A permit defining snowplowing requirements is required and will be issued by the District Ranger, upon request by the Contractor. Repair any damage to the road structure caused by snow removal operations. Vehicles, other than conventional over-the-snow vehicles (snowmobiles), will not be permitted to use roads when there is an average of more than 4 inches of snow unless the road has been snowplowed.

The Contractor is responsible for and will perform road maintenance on Forest Service roads in the construction area commensurate with his use. Perform road maintenance at such intervals that prevent deterioration of the roadway, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

H. 6 ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Perform road maintenance work on the required roads in accordance with the following:

(a) Maintain existing roadbed by blading and shaping the traveled way and shoulders. Do not undercut banks. Maintain established drainage structures and/or berms, and place additional drainage structures/berms where necessary to protect embankments.

(b) Perform all seasonal weather cleanup, including removal of bank sloughs, minor slides and fallen timber, which can be accomplished by a motor patrol grader equipped with a front end blade, or comparable equipment, and by the use of hand tools. Replace material eroded from fill slopes and clean out drainage ditches and culverts subject to the above equipment limitations.

Deposit the material removed from slides or other sources in locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

H. 7 EMERGENCY CONTROL

(a) Immediately extinguish without expense to the Government all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of construction operations, with or without direction by the Forest Service. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government resulting from fires set or caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from construction operations.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Controlling Other Emergencies - When requested by the Contracting Officer, allow the Forest Service to temporarily use employees and equipment for emergency control work. Payment will be made at not less than the current area rate established by the Forest Service.

(c) Fire fighting equipment will be required during the fire season from May 10 to August 31, and during any other period of fire danger designated by the Contracting Officer.

Furnish rust-free fire tools to equip all workers employed in Contractor's operations at each separate work site. Maintain tools in serviceable condition and keep tools in one or more weather-tight fire tools boxes. Paint fire tools boxes red, mark "tools for Fire Only" with letters at least 3” high, and keep sealed. Post a list of the contents inside each fire tool box so as to be visible when opened.

Equip each internal combustion engine with a spark arrester qualified and rated USDA-Forest Service, Standard 5100-1, unless it is:

(a) Equipped with a turbine-driven exhaust supercharger such as the turbocharger. There shall be no exhaust bypass.

(b) A multi-position engine, such as on a chain saw, which is equipped with screen arrester, as described in the Forest Service Spark Arrester guide.

A spark arrester, which does not meet the requirements in this guide may be approved upon submission of acceptable proof that the arrester is at least 80 percent efficient in retention, attrition, or destruction of carbon particles. Such arrester may be required to meet higher standards as improvements in design and efficiency are discovered.

(c) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck intended primarily for use on roads, and equipped with a factory designed muffler and exhaust system.

(d) A heavy duty truck, such as a dump or log truck, or other vehicle used for commercial hauling, used only on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler and with a vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.

Properly install and constantly maintain in serviceable condition all exhaust equipment described in this Subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers.

Equip each unit of mobile or stationary power equipment, including trucks, with one shovel, and at least one fire extinguisher meeting one of the following specifications:

1. 2-1/2 pound size or larger dry chemical type.

2. 4 pound size or larger carbon dioxide type.

Test or check each extinguisher for proper functioning prior to the beginning of fire precautionary period.

Provide each gasoline power saw with one chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounce capacity by weight. Maintain the extinguisher in good working order at all times.

Do not burn camp refuse, brush, slash, or debris such as that resulting from clearing around camps or on rights-of-way, without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. Submit written requests for burning to the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of intended burning. The Contracting Officer will approve routine camp refuse disposal incineration in the camp development proposal.

H. 8 CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES

Contractor will perform all construction staking necessary for completion of contract:

The Government will provide location staking for all proposed work.

H. 9 PROSECUTION OF WORK

The initial embankment depth shall be as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or determined by the Contracting Officer. Reestablish design centerline grade and alignment in accordance with Section 152 as construction progresses, and prior to the placement of borrow excavation. Reestablished design grades may be re-staked by the Contracting Officer to meet local conditions. Final grades may be at elevations other than those SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, but in no instance will they be lower than that of the surrounding ground elevations. When directed by the CO, return to previously constructed road or trail embankments and place additional borrow material where subsidence has occurred as a result of construction traffic displacing unstable or weak soil underlying the roadway.

H. 10 DISPOSAL OF MERCHANTABLE TIMBER

All timber meeting Forest Service merchantability standards logged during prosecution of this contract, remains the property of the Government. Deck logs in the immediate vicinity in accordance with Section 201 Specifications.

Buck trees in various lengths to obtain the greatest utilization of material meeting the following utilization standards. The Minimum merchantable piece shall be 6 inches in diameter inside bark at small end, 12 feet in length, have a net scale of 33 1/3 percent of its gross scale for a sawlog or produce not less than 50 percent of its gross volume in firm usable pulp chips.

Trim allowance shall be a maximum of 12 inches for log lengths up to 40 feet. An additional 2 inches of trim shall be allowed for each 10 feet of log length over 40 feet.

Use humbolt undercut in felling merchantable timber. Buck all limbs flush with merchantable logs.

H. 11 LOCAL MATERIAL SOURCES

Contractor will use shotrock that is recycled from excavating out the culvert sites when replacing with a bridge.

There are No Designated rock sources for this project. Potential sources are shown on Sheet 2

Road 7540

Road 7546

H. 13 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

The contractor is to provide all materials, labor, transportation, and facilities for work on this project. The government is not furnishing any materials, labor, transportation, or facilities.

H.14 OTHER CONTRACTS

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contact. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 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):

www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (OCT 2010)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2013)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011)

52.219-16 Liquidated Damages --Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (Applicable if > $1 Million) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (JUL 2005)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUN 2010)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222.17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement (MAY 2010)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013)

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

52.223-3 Hazardous Material and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2008)

52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems (MAY 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999)

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003)

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.229-7 Taxes - Fixed-Price Contracts with Foreign Governments (FEB 2013)

52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

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)

52.236-15 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)

52.237-11 Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (AUG 2007)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2013)

52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012)

52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering -- Construction (OCT 2010)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012);

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

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

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

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

I.2 FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY – SEPARATELY PRICE LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor up to December 31, 2014. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

Note: If option items are not awarded prior to December 31, 2014, the government reserves the right to negotiate a price and award these items by modifications prior to the expiration of the contract.

I.3 FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications).

(b) Representations and other instructions.

(c) Contract clauses.

(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(e) The specifications.

I. 4 FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (SEP 2010)

(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 item(as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at 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 defoned in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Component" means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

"Cost of components" means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

"Domestic construction material" means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if –

(i) the cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

"Foreign construction material" means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to the information technology or commercial item to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: _None__

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the…