AG0112S140022.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0112-S-14-0022

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

08/10/2014

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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.

686122

6. PROJECT NO.

Sandy Beach Road and Multipurpose Trail

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA Forest Service

Tongass NF, Supervisors Office

P.O. Box 309

Petersburg, AK 99833

USDA Forest Service

Tongass NF, Supervisors Office

P.O. Box 309

Petersburg, AK 99833

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Michael L. Johnson

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

907-772-5867

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):

Price Range between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

“FAX or EMAIL BIDS ACCEPTED

Email or fax copies must be received & complete by 5 pm the day prior to opening.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 270 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, 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.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 p.m. local time 09/10/2014. 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 is, 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 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA 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)

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

CODE 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

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

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

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

USDA Forest Service

Tongass NF, Supervisors Office

P.O. Box 309

Petersburg, AK 99833

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM – IPP ALL INVOICES

MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH

THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM IPP VIA

www.ipp.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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.

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

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85) http://www.ipp.gov/

6ADDENDA SHEET

PROJECT NAME

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PART I - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

SANDY BEACH ROAD AND MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL

Thorne Bay Ranger District Tongass National Forest

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Base - Station 10+82.6 to 36+40.73

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

PRICE

TOTAL

15101-0000

Mobilization

LS

15201-0000

Survey & Staking

15401-0000

Testing

63701-0000

Field Office

15703-2000

Erosion Control – Silt Fence

LF

15705-0100

Erosion Control – Turf Establishment

AC

1.5

15705-1500

Erosion Control – Wattle

15706-0200

15802-0000

Erosion Control – Rip Rap Check Dam

Erosion Control – Watering for Dust Control

EA

20801-0000

Structure Excavations

CY

20101-0000

Clearing and grubbing

1.7

20301-1900

Removal of culverts

20301-2400

Removal of sign

20401-0000

Roadway Excavation

10,550

20402-0000

Subexcavation

1,000

20421-0000

Rock Excavation

10,965

20450-0000

20701-0700

Borrow Rock

Earthwork, Geotextile, Type II-A

SY

13,500

30107-1000

Subbase, Grade A

5,223

30103-2000

40101-1000

Aggregate Base, Grade D

Superpave

TON

2,810

1,184

41201-1000

Tack Coat

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60201-0600 18” Pipe Culvert LF 573 $________ $________

60201-0800

24” Pipe Culvert

60900-0000

Curb and Gutter

61200-0000

Sanitary Sewer System Work, Complete

61500-0000

Sidewalks

61701-1250

Guardrail System, G4, Type 2, Wood A

61702-0600

Terminal Section, Type Flared

61707-1000

Structure Transition Railing, G4 System

61904-0000

62510-2000

Removable Bollard

Seeding, Hydraulic Method

2.7

63302-0000

Signs

SF

63501-0000

Temporary Traffic Control

63401-0000

Pavement Marking, Yellow and White

4,710

Utility Relocations

Miscellaneous

JB

Subtotal

Base Bid

Option 1 – Bypass Road Intersection 36+40.73 to 39+00

15211-0000

Mobi.ization

0.2

0.4

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20401-0000 Roadway Excavation CY 2,750 $________ $________

0.3

60201-0600

18” Pipe Culvert

0.4

39.8

Option 1

Option 2 – 39+00 to 45+50

Mobility

0.5

1.2

20301-2400

Removal of sign

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20401-0000 Roadway Excavation CY 8,214 $________ $________

32,570

21101-2000

Roadway Obliteration, Method 2

1,814

1,445

1,291

60201-0600

18” Pipe Culvert

1.2

1,300

Option 2

Option 3 – Station 45+50 to 50+00

15706-0200

Erosion Control – Rip Rap Check Dam

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5,014

6,250

0.3

Option 3

Option 4 – Work at School Parking Area

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40101-1000 Superpave TON 54 $________ $________

60900-0000

Curb and Gutter

61000-0000

School Area Piping Work

61100-0000

Utility Relocations

61500-0000

Sidewalk

Option 4

Contract Total: ____________________ (Base + all Options)

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price

Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01

Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

Bidders must submit prices for all items included in the price schedule. Option items may be awarded after the initial award subject to availability of funds.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

Scope of Contract

C.1 PROJECT SCOPE

a. Description: Project includes roadway and safety improvements from inside Thorne Bay city to the Bypass Road and further based on options awarded.

a. Earthwork activities include all clearing and grubbing, removal of structures, excavation, rock blasting, geotextiles, backfill, and stabilization for modifying and creating new roadway sections and trails.

b. Utility revisions are required for water, sanitary, and storm systems. Coordination with the City of Thorne Bay’s Utility Department is required. Other drainage culverts are also necessary.

c. The roadway will be asphalt paved. Sections of the roadway include concrete curb and gutter and sidewalks. Guardrail and striping are also required as shown on the drawings.

d. The trail sections will receive aggregate surfacing as shown on the drawings. Wood bollards are required on one section of the trail.

e. Erosion Control and other SWPPP measures are required.

f. Project includes contractor furnished and installed signage.

g. Other items include temporary traffic control, turf establishment, surveying, testing, and others. See contract drawings and specifications for complete details.

C.2 AGAR 452.236-78 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND

BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS (2003)

The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges, on Federal Highway Projects FP- 03 U.S. Customary Units (2003) are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the FP-03 Standard Specifications are available from:

Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Printing Office

Phone: (toll free) 866.512.1800

Fax: 202.512.2250

Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-0001

ISBN 0-16-051430-4 (Metric Version) Stock Number: 050-001-00341-4 (U.S. Customary) Or online at: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/ http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/

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C.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS LIST

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

b. FSSS, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications to FP-03. See associated Table of Contents in that Section.

c. CSI Format Specifications included are to be used only on the revised drawing sheets 1 to 14, and located between Stations 10+82.6 to 15+90. These are listed below:

a. 02401 Sanitary Sewer Pipe

b. 02402 Sanitary Sewer Manholes and Cleanouts

c. 02501 Storm Sewer Pipe

d. 02502 Storm Sewer Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins

e. 02602 Valves

f. 02720 Pavement Markings

g. 02806 Remove Existing Asphalt Surfacing

h. 03303 Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters

i. 03304 Remove Existing Sidewalk, Concrete Slab, or Curb and Gutter

C.4 PROJECT LOCATION

a. Thorne Bay is located on Prince of Wales Island is in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast

Alaska. The island is not connected to the North American continental road system, but is served by ferry, barge, and small airplane connections from Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is also not connected to the road system, but is served by ferry, barge, and commercial airline service from the lower forty-eight states.

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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.

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RESERVED

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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.

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

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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 270 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

Item

No.

Property Description Qty Location Date Available

Multiple Rock Quarries As

Needed

Material sources shown on plans

After Notice to

Proceed.

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).

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov

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Contract Administration

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

Alaska Region, Tongass NF Attn: CO – Michael Johnson

PO Box 309 Petersburg, AK 99833.

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

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.

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by back-hoe test pits, borings, and reconnaissance of rock exposures along the road alignment.

Product Substitution Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

Product Substitution Request A. When submitted within 30 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer will consider formal requests for substitution of products, equipment and methods, in place of those specified. Requests submitted after 30 days will be considered only in case of product unavailability or other conditions beyond the control of Contractor. Requests shall provide the information and be in the format as specified in paragraph B below.

B. Submit separate request for each substitution. Support each request with:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with requirements stated in contract documents:

a. Product identification, including manufacturer's name and address.

b. Manufacturer's literature; identify:

1) Product description

2) Reference standards

3) Performance and test data

c. Samples, as applicable

d. Name and address of similar projects on which product has been used, and date of each installation.

e. Comparative data of item to be deleted by proposed substitution. Include drawings to same

(or larger) scale as pertinent portion of contract documents and marked to show how differences will be accommodated.

f. Show complete system/assembly as revised to accommodate proposed alternate for difference in performance, size, configuration, connections, service, accessibility, or any other significant characteristics.

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g. Show complete layout of system except that which is identical to contract documents unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances, etc.

h. Include complete detail drawings of supports for all substitute equipment and complete load calculations for adequacy of support prepared and signed by a registered structural engineer.

1. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with product specified; list significant variations.

2. Data relating to changes in construction schedule.

3. Any effect of substitution on separate contracts.

4. List of changes required in other work or products.

5. Accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.

6. Proposed amount of change to the contract.

7. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

8. Designation of availability of maintenance services, sources of replacement materials.

C. Substitutions will NOT be considered for acceptance when:

1. They are merely indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without a formal request from Contractor.

2. They are requested directly by a subcontractor or supplier.

3. Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents.

4. Substitution has not been requested in accordance with this and related clauses.

D. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance of the Contracting

E. Contracting Officer will determine acceptability of proposed substitutions.

F. Number of Substitution Submittals: Only one proposed alternative will be considered for each item.

Provide specified item if substitution proposal is rejected.

Contractor’s Representation & Responsibility

A. In making formal request for substitution the Contractor represents he/she:

1. Have investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that originally specified.

2. Will provide same warranties and bond for substitute as for originally specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

4. Will waive claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, but not:

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a. Costs under separate contracts.

b. Contracting Officer costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

B. The Contractor assumes full responsibility that the substitution and/or alternate items or procedures proposed will meet the job requirements.

C. The Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of redesign and modifications to this and other parts of the work caused by the substitutions or alternates furnished.

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 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.

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.

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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 informationon 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.

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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” of snow unless the road has been snowplowed.

(c) The Thorne Bay Bypass Road shall be surfaced with 4 inches of ¾ minus gravel. The Bypass Road shall be maintained for passenger car traffic during the course of construction, during the construction of the roadway access from Station 10+00 to Station 37+50, see H.6 below.

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.

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

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

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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.

Kind of Tool No. of People Working in Area

1-4 5-9 10-

16-20

Axe, d.b chopping, 32-inch min. handle 1 1 2 3

Shovels, L.H. R.P., No. 0 or larger 1 3 6 7

Pulaski, 32-inch min. handle 2 3 7 10

File, 10-inch mill bastard 1 1 1 2

Pumps, backpack cans, 5-gal filled with water

1 2 2 3

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.

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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.

Safety

Identify inherently hazardous conditions that could lead to serious injury or loss of life.

Identify and describe inherently hazardous conditions.

Recognize hazards when contracting for inherently hazardous working conditions.

When inherently hazardous conditions exist, the contract should require a written, job-specific safety plan for information and discussion at the prework meeting.

Plan to reduce safety hazards and the costs of litigation.

Make sure that inherently hazardous conditions are documented and are written up in a job-specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for Forest Service employees involved. This will help identify hazards involved in the job.

CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES

Contractor's Responsibilities: Perform all construction staking in accordance with the requirements of Section 152.

PROSECUTION OF WORK

The initial embankment depth shall be as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or determined by the Contracting Officer. Establish design centerline grade and alignment in accordance with Section 152 as construction progresses, and prior to the placement of borrow excavation.

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.

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DISPOSAL OF MERCHANTABLE TIMBER

All timber meeting Forest Service/City/State merchantability standards logged during prosecution of this contract, remains the property of the City of Thorne Bay. Deck logs in the immediate vicinity in accordance with Section 201 of the specifications.

Coordination with the City of Thorne Bay and Alaska Department of Forestry is required prior to start of work to determine if they desire to claim any of the project’s timber. All other timber disposal is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Buck trees in various lengths to obtain the greatest utilization of material meeting the following utilization standards. The Minimum merchantable piece shall be 6” 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” for log lengths up to 40 foot. An additional 2” of trim shall be allowed for each 10 foot of log length over 40 foot.

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

All dead trees which are sufficiently tall to reach the roadbed are designated for cutting. Fell other fire-dangerous dead trees or unstable live trees within 200 foot slope distance of the center line of the road, when marked by the Forest Service. Treat all timber under this subsection meeting utilization standards in accordance with Specification 201 Subsection 201.04, unless relieved in writing.

Cut and use timber designated by the Contracting Officer for construction, without charge.

LOCAL MATERIAL SOURCES

Designated rock and/or waste sources for this project are shown on sheets F1 to F5 of the drawings.

Submit a development plan to the CO for approval prior to commencing any development activities.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Governments best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award by adding the total price for all options to the total price for basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The contractor is to provide all information required in the solicitation for all items listed in the base contract and all items listed in the optional work.

The government will provide the contractor with a thirty day written notice of intent to execute the optional item(s). The Government reserves the right to exercise the optional item(s) until December 31, 2014. The Government may elect to exercise any or all of the options at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Any option that the Government elects to exercise will include all the work listed under that option.

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When the Government exercises optional work, the price provided by the contractor at time of solicitation is the contract price for that work. The Contracting Officer will modify the Contract Completion Date to extend the date as follows:

Option 1 – 30 calendar days Option 2 – 60 calendar days Option 3 – 60 calendar days Option 4 – 30 calendar days

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

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

AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

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

(1) Asphalt Paver as accepted for award of the contract.

(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 substitutions, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualififcations 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.

Additional Requirements or Restrictions

Indicate any other special conditions, site restrictions, or use limitations on this project including, but not limited to, the following:

This project is located directly in front of the Thorne Bay School. Contractor must work in coordination with school traffic and the public, and must provide access to school at all times.

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SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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):

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 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 (APR 2014) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts.

(JAN 2014)

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

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records – Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2014) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) 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 -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014)

52.222.17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999)

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52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement (MAY 2010) 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 Encouraging Contractor Policies 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 (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (MAY 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 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) Alternate I (NOV 1991)

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52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 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) 52.245-9 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);

Alternates I-III (SEP 1996) 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) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (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)

FAR 52.215-8 Order of…