AG-0112-S-15-0021RavenTrlReconst.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

743963

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TONGASS NF PETERSBURG OFFICE

P O BOX 309

PETERSBURG AK 99833

KIM TOLAND 907-772-5804

1x 04/30/2015

AG-0112-S-15-0021

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

Raven Trail Reconstruction

Petersburg Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, Petersburg, Alaska

(a) In strict compliance with the contract, specifications, and drawings.

(b) This is Total Small Business set-aside procurement

(c) Price Range: Between $100,000 and $250,000

(d) Proposals can be faxed or emailed, but the bid bond must be original.

(e) A hosted site visit will be held at the job site on May 5, 2015 from 3 PM to 4

PM. We will meet at parking lot adjacent to the trail head.

(f) 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.

(g) Send inquiries about this solicitation to the contracting officer by email to:

kimtoland@fs.fed.us.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

15 365 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F

05/30/2015

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TONGASS NF PETERSBURG OFFICE

P O BOX 309

PETERSBURG AK 99833

KIM B. TOLAND

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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001 For contract pay items see: PART 1 - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Product/Service Code: Y1PA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Raven Trail Reconstruction, Solicitation: AG-0112-S-15-0021, Contract:

PART 1 - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Petersburg Ranger District, Tongass National Forest Petersburg, Alaska

Base Items Item Description Pay Unit Qty. Price A Mobilization Lump Sum 1

B All work (except optional items) Lump Sum 1

C 12” contingency culverts

These culverts are to provide drainage to currently unidentified drainage requirements. Install as directed by the contracting officer. Actual quantity is unknown, but estimated at four each. Provide pricing for one.

Actual Quantities

Total Base Items:

Optional Items One D Rest Area #1 and #2 Lump Sum 1

Optional Items Two E Removal of trail planking Lump Sum 1

Grand Total of Base and Optional Items

Grand Total for All Items:

Contact Name: Phone No:

DUNS No: Email:

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 Project Description And Location

1. Description: This contract is for the construction of an aggregate trail and related items. The trail is primarily composed of a 6.5’ to 8’ wide graded surface of crushed rock, rest areas with benches, and culverts.

2. Location and Facilities: The project site is located in Petersburg, Alaska. The beginning of the project is located at 56°48'16.34" N 132°55'26.00" along a utility road locally known as the Water Tank Road. Petersburg is located on Mitkof Island, and is accessible by scheduled airline service, boat, barge, and the Alaska Marine Highway system.

C.2 Technical Specifications

1. The technical specifications included in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

2. Damage to Structures – the Contractor shall be held liable and responsible for any damage caused by his/her personnel or equipment to any existing trails, bridges, power lines and related equipment, etc. Repair of structures damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be the Contractor’s responsibility at no cost to the Government.

C.3 Special Project Specifications included in full text in Section J are as follows:

Section 901—Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms Section 902—Definitions Section 903—Intent of Contract Section 904—Maintenance for Traffic Section 905—Control of Materials Section 906—Measurement and Payment Section 907—Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement Section 911—Clearing and Grubbing Section 912—Excavation and Embankment Section 921—Culvert Section 949—Development of Material Sources

Section 901—Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms

901.01 Terms, Organizations, and Standards

(a) Specification Terms. These specifications are generally written in the imperative mood. In sentences using the imperative mood, the subject “the Contractor,” is implied. Also implied in this language is “shall,” “shall be,” or similar words or phrases. In material specifications, the subject may also be the supplier, fabricator, or manufacturer supplying material, products, or equipment for use on the project. Wherever “directed,” “required,” “prescribed,” or similar words are used, the “direction,” “requirement,” or “order” of the CO is intended.

Similarly, wherever “approved”, “acceptable”,” suitable”, “satisfactory”, or similar words are used, they mean “approved by,” “acceptable to,” or “satisfactory to” the CO. The word “will” generally pertains to decisions or actions of the CO. Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms (or pronouns in place of them) are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows: reference to a specific standard, test, testing method, or specification shall mean the latest published edition or amendment that is in effect at the solicitation issue date for the public works contracts.

(b) Abbreviations and Acronyms.

AASHTO-American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AGGR-Aggregate AQ-Actual Quantities AS-Aggregate Surfacing ASTM- American Society for Testing and Material AWPA-American Wood Preservers Association CL-Centerline CO-Contracting Officer DQ-Design Quantities EA-Each Hr-hour

Lf-Linear Feet LS- Lump Sum LSQ-Lump Sum Quantities MW-Miscellaneous Work NW-No Work NBS-National Bureau of Standards PS- Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce SHT-Sheet WCLIB-West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WWPA-Western Wood Products Association

Section 902—Definitions When the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used in these specifications or in other contract documents, the intent and meaning are as follows:

Berm. The ridge of material formed on the outer edge of the trail that projects higher than the tread.

Borrow. Suitable materials taken from approved sources designated on the drawings or on the ground, to be used for embankments and backfilling.

Bridge. A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or stream, and having a deck to carry traffic.

Catch Point. The outer limits of a trailway where the excavation and/or embankment intersect with the ground line.

Clearing Limit. The area over and beside the trail that is cleared of trees, limbs, and other obstructions.

Compacted. Consolidation that is obtained by tamping or rolling suitable material until no noticeable displacement of material is observed.

Contracting Officer (CO). An official of the Government with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the CO acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the CO.

Danger Tree. An unstable tree 5 inches or greater in diameter at breast height that is likely to fall across the trail.

Designated on the Ground. The location of materials, work areas, and construction items, including lines and grades, marked on the ground with stakes, flagging, tags, or paint.

Drawings. Documents showing details for construction of a facility, including but not limited to straight-line diagrams, trail logs, standard drawings, construction logs, plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, and similar materials.

Duff. Organic material overlying rock or mineral soil.

Embankment. A structure of suitable material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to the trailbed elevation.

Excess Excavation. Material in the trailway in excess of that needed for construction of designed trailways.

Ford. A water-level stream crossing constructed to provide a level surface for safe traffic passage.

Full Bench. Trailbed constructed entirely on undisturbed material.

Grade. The vertical distance of ascent or descent of the trail expressed as a percentage of the horizontal distance.

Header Rock. Rock laid with the narrow end towards the face of the wall.

Inslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the backslope.

Mineral Soil. Soil or aggregate that is free from organic substances and contains no particles larger than 2 inches at their greatest dimension.

Outslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the embankment or daylight side of the trailway.

Sideslope. The natural slope of the ground, usually expressed as a percentage.

Slough. That material from the backslope or the area of the backslope that has raveled onto the trailbed.

Slump. Where the trailbed material has moved downward, causing a dip in the trail grade.

Special Project Specification. Specifications that detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to an individual project, including additions and revisions to the standard specifications.

Surfacing. Material placed on top of the trailbed that provides the desired tread.

Suitable Material. Rock that can be accommodated in the trail structure, and soil free of duff with a recognizable granular texture.

Switchback. A reverse in direction of trail grade with a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope, usually involving special treatment of the approaches, barriers, and drainages.

Trailbed. The finished surface on which base course or surfacing may be constructed. For trails without surfacing the trailbed is the tread.

Trailway. The portion of the trail within the limits of the excavation and embankment.

Tread. The surface portion of the trail upon which traffic moves.

Turnout. A short section of extra trail width to provide for passage of trail users.

Waterbar. A structure used for turning water off the trail, usually made of logs or stones.

Water Courses. Any natural or constructed channel where water naturally flows or will collect and flow during spring runoff, rainstorms, etc.

Section 903—Intent of Contract

903.01 Intent. The intent is to provide for the completion of the project described in the contract. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, utilities, and supplies, and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract.

Section 904—Maintenance for Traffic

904.01 General. Before any suspension of work, take precautions necessary to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections, and make provisions for normal drainage and to minimize erosion.

The trail will remain closed to the public until final acceptance by the Government. Provide a “Trail Closed” sign and barriers at the trailhead.

Consult with the appropriate authorities at the Petersburg Borough regarding managing traffic on the the service road. Provide a traffic control plan for these two locations for approval based on Borough requirements.

Comply with any traffic control requirements requested by the Borough authorities.

Section 905—Control of Materials

905.01 Handling Materials. Transport and handle all materials to preserve their quality and fitness for the work.

Store materials to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. Locate stored materials to facilitate their prompt inspection. Arrangements for storage on other than designated sites are the responsibility of the contractor.

Section 906—Measurement and Payment

906.01 General. Any Aggregate Surface Course and Base Course materials needed to construct the trail over and above the quantity provided by the Government will be considered incidental to other work items and no additional payment will be made.

906.02 Determination of Quantities. The following measurements and calculations are to be used to determine contract quantities for payment:

Mobilization: will be paid as Lump Sum All work (except 12” culverts): All work described in these drawing and specifications for the following portions of the trail will be measured and paid as Lump Sum.

12” Culverts will be measured and paid as Each. 12” Culverts may be added during the course of construction by the Government at the established contract price.

Miscellaneous Work (MW): is considered incidental to other work items in this contract and no additional payment will be made.

906.03 Units of Measurement. Payment will be made by units defined and determined according to standard measure and by the following:

(a) Lump Sum (LSQ). The quantities that denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(b) Each (EA). One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

906.04 Methods of Measurement. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each PAY ITEM:

(a) Lump Sum (LS). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(b) Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurement of completed work or certified receipts.

Section 907—Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement Description

907.01 Work. Work consists of providing certification that the quality and quantity of construction conform to the drawings, specifications, and requirements of the contract.

Construction

907.02 Certification and Measurements

(a) Offsite-Produced Materials. Furnish signed certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite-produced materials incorporated in the work meet applicable requirements SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or stated in the specifications. Furnish a certificate for each commodity or invoice.

(b) Quantity Measurements. Submit quantities to the CO for periodic progress payments, and the CO will compute payments. Quantities are subject to verification.

Section 911—Clearing and Grubbing Description

911.01 Work. Work consists of clearing, grubbing, trimming, removing, and treating trees, logs, limbs, branches, brush, plants, and other vegetation within the clearing limits. Also included are the protection from injury or defacement of trees and other objects not designated for removal and the treatment of damaged trees.

Construction

911.02 Clearing Limits. Clear to the toe of the slope and 8’ above the finished surface.

911.03 Material to Be Cleared. Remove and dispose of trees, logs, limbs, branches, brush, herbaceous plants, and other vegetation within the clearing limits.

Cut tree limbs that enter the clearing limits flush with the outside of the branch collar and cut brush at the ground surface.

At project completion, trim roots protruding from cut slopes flush with ground level.

911.04 Damaged Trees. When felling, cutting, or trimming, do not cause bark damage to standing timber. If damage does occur to standing trees, treat the injured trees in an approved manner in accordance with standard arboricultural practices. Remove and dispose of trees with major roots exposed by construction that are rendered unstable.

911.05 Disposal of Clearing Slash, Logs, Stumps, Brush, and Roots. Limb all felled trees to a 4 inch diameter top, including designated trees outside the clearing limits.

Consolidate all products of clearing and grubbing in approved locations outside the clearing limits and out of sight of the trail or incorporate sound woody material into the subgrade.

Do not place clearing and grubbing debris in water courses, snow ponds, lakes, meadows, or in locations where it could impede the flows to, through, or from drainage structures.

911.06 Danger Trees. Fall trees that are determined to be danger trees by CO. Clean up as provided in 911.05.

Section 912—Excavation and Embankment, Rest Area, and Stone Retaining Wall (SRW) Description

912.01 Work. Work consists of the excavation and placement and management of excavated material including material sources. Includes excavation, embankment, and backfill construction required to shape and finish the trailbed, ditches, backslopes, fill slopes, soil placement and planting.

A high level of attention to detail in final grading of the trail surface, finishing cut and fill slopes, clean-up, and other aspects of the project will be expected to ensure a high quality appearance in the final product.

Materials

912.02 Surface Course. Provide crushed aggregate meeting State of Alaska DOT grading E-1 (1/2” minus) or approved equal. See also Section H-7.3, Government Supplied Materials.

912.03 Base Course. Provide 3” minus crushed aggregate or approved equal. See also Section H-7.3, Government Supplied Materials.

912.04 Stone For Rest Areas. Select stone for Retainer Stone, Tall Stone, Large Center Stone, and Seat Stone and set aside at stone quarry or other approved location for approval prior to transporting to the work site.

Remove sharp edges for natural appearance.

912.05 Wood Bench for Rest Area. Use “Bucksport Settee”, #208002 by Walpole Woodworkers (800) 343- 6948 or approved equal.

912.06 Seed-Free Aggregate. Provide aggregate materials that are free of viable seeds or vegetative material.

Ensure that contamination does not occur from equipment and tools used to handle aggregate or construct trail.

Thoroughly wash all equipment and tools that come into contact with aggregate or are used at the work site, to remove all soil, debris, and other material that could contain seed or vegetative material. Use only aggregate from an active stockpile that is certified weed free. Provide notification one week before moving material from the source facility to allow inspection.

912.07 Required Stone Sizes and Shapes. Hand select native or provided stones to provide the general shape and dimensions shown on the drawings. Stones to be sound and durable.

Select stone that meets the following size and shape requirements:

Stone Retaining Wall (SRW)

• 1.5 cubic foot minimum volume for capstones and foundation stones

• 1 cubic foot minimum volume for stones other than capstones and foundation stones

• Select and place stones for reasonably tight fit against each other

Construction

912.08 Stone Retaining Wall (SRW). Prepare bench for bearing foundation stones as shown on the drawings.

Obtain approval of bench before placing stone. Place largest stones at bottom of wall as foundation stones.

Place stones with flat side down, use a minimum amount of chinking to prepare a flat surface for the next course above, using the largest and best shape chinking practical. Stagger vertical joints 6” minimum. Select and place capstones to be entirely stable when walked on.

912.09 Operator Qualifications. The Contractor’s equipment operators be a journeyman operator and shall display substantial skill to properly perform the necessary work in a quality manner. The Government will require the Contractor to replace any operator whom is, in the opinion of the Government, lacking in this requirement.

912.10 Trail Segment Construction meetings. Prior to beginning excavation and embankment activities for each 1000 feet long trail segment, hold an on-the-ground meeting with the Government Representative to discuss particulars such as grading, drainage, waste disposal, and any other construction issues.

912.11 Ground protection during construction. Take measures to ensure that excessive rutting and erosion does not occur, and that the trail does not become wider than the specified width. These measures may include but are not limited to installing suitable fill material to carry equipment, using construction mats, installing corduroy or geotextile, grading trailbed and installing temporary drainage, utilizing low-impact equipment, avoiding sensitive areas during wet conditions, etc. Plan construction activities including mobilizing materials, equipment and fuel to minimize the number of trips required to the maximum extent feasible. Minimize spread of trail aggregate at trail corners by placing and anchoring temporary construction mats on trail surface

Regrade disturbed areas and install drainage as needed to minimize erosion and promote drainage and restore natural appearance

912.12 Sediment Control. Install filter cloth, temporary dikes and drainage control structures, or other method to control sediment in the vicinity of streams, lakes, and other sensitive locations as required by the Government.

Used approved methods for removing sediment control structures to minimize sedimentation of sensitive areas.

912.13 Use and Disposal of Excavated Material. Conserve and use all suitable material for specified work.

Dispose of unsuitable excavated materials in approved locations within the trail easement or offsite

912.14 Operation of Equipment. Confine equipment operation to the trailway and approved material source unless approved.

912.15 Compaction. Compact base course with excavator bucket or other approved method until visible displacement ceases. Compact surface course with minimum 2 passes by a vibratory compactor. Surface course is to be wet during compaction, apply water when needed as approved.

912.16 Finish. At the completion of work, groom and grade the trail surface where necessary to ensure a smooth, even surface with slopes as shown in the trail log and on the drawings and without protruding rocks, logs, etc. Add or remove material as needed. Blend and smooth cut and fill slopes to ensure a finished, neat appearance, adding or removing material as needed. Provide a high level of attention to detail to provide a finished appearance in the final grading of the cut and fill slopes.

912.17 Rest Area. Construct Rest Areas to size shown on the trail log and as designated on the ground. Rest Areas will be staked after clearing and grubbing activities are complete for that work area. Construct Rest Area pads similar to Aggregate Trail Surfacing.

912.18 Wood Bench for Rest Area. Attach each leg to the ground using a fabricated aluminum strap cast into a 6”diam.x 12” long cylindrical concrete footing with the top 4” below the finished aggregate surface. Remove form after concrete cure. Provide shop drawing of fabrication, footing, and proposed method of attachment for approval prior to installation.

Section 921—Culvert Description

921.01 Work. Work consists of furnishing and installing culverts, including excavation and backfill, and constructing basins and headwalls. See also Government Provided Materials, Section H-7.

Materials

921.02 Requirements. Use black polyethylene pipe that is corrugated on the exterior and smooth on the interior meeting the requirements of ASTM F 714.

Construction

921.03 Placement. Place culverts to provide for unobstructed inlet and outlet flow. Remove logs, debris, soil, rock and other obstructions above and below the culvert that would impede water flow. Minimize disturbance to streambeds.

Construct a catch basin as staked to facilitate flow into the culvert.

Construct minor ditching where staked on the ground by the Government in locations that are discovered during the course of construction to ensure free drainage to the culvert.

Place culverts where shown in trail log. It addition to the culverts shown in the trail log, the schedule of items total includes additional culverts to be placed where staked on the ground by the Government in locations that are discovered during the course of construction.

921.04 Protection from Damage. Protect culverts from crushing or other damage during construction by placing additional material or other means.

Payment

921.05 Payment. Payment for 12” culverts will be Actual Quantity at the established contract price. The Government may designate additional 12” culverts at any location on the project at any time at the contract price.

Payment for culverts other than 12” as part of the Lump Sum for All Work Items shown on the Schedule of Items.

Section 951—Mobilization Description

951.01 Work. This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site. Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds. Mobilization is not intended to pay for the costs of materials before they are used on the project site.

Payment

951.02 Basis. Pay for the accepted work at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make progress payments for mobilization as follows:

(a) Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to Proceed if evidence of payment is received.

(b) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(c) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(d) Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 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, to include emails, starting upon notice of award.

NOTE: The solicitation number will have an “S” for the solicitation indicator in the number. Contracts will have a similar number format but will have a “C” in place of the “S”.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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 365 days after the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

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.

G.1 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.2 Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative

a. 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.

b. 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.)

c. 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 https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

G.3 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.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Archeological and Historic Sites If remains of prehistoric people, prehistoric people’s dwelling sites, or artifacts are encountered, the

Contractor shall discontinue work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

H.3 Landscape Preservation

a) Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting andmuddying 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.

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.

b) Take measures to ensure that rutting and erosion is mitigated during the course of construction. These measures may include but are not limited to installing suitable fill material to carry equipment, grading for drainage, installing corduroy or geotextile, utilizing low-impact equipment, avoiding areas during wet conditions, etc. Plan construction activities including mobilizing materials, equipment and fuel to minimize the number of trips required to the maximum extent feasible.

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

(c) Schedule and conduct culvert and instream work to minimize disturbance to streams.

Do not cross streams without Contracting Officer approval.

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 July 15 and September 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.

In-stream work will only be allowed within the following window: July 15-September 15. Other timing must be requested from the CO.

H.4 Use of Premises

a) Eagle Nest Trees: There are no known eagle nest trees in the vicinity of the project area, but if such trees are discovered no disturbance will be allowed within 330 feet of the trees and additional mitigation measures may be applied.

b). Transportation, Access, Equipment, and Operation: For all portions of the trail except equipment gross weight shall be equal to or less than 10,000 pounds unless approved.

Obtain approval from the Petersburg Borough for use of the area for storage of materials or equipment. The Borough has granted use of the service road that bisects the project for storage of equipment and materials provided the road remain open to the passage of Borough vehicles. See also Section H-7.3, Government Supplied Materials.

Prior to starting construction, obtain a utility location of the 18” waterline that parallels the service road and conduct activities to ensure that it is not damaged.

H.5 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades

The Government will field stake the stations for work areas listed in the Trail Construction Log in Section J.

The Contractor will provide any other construction survey work required to complete the project.

The stakes typically indicate the trail centerline location. Before constructing the trail over a stake, relocate the stake in visible location 90 degrees to the trail centerline and outside the construction limits. Maintain stakes until the project has been accepted by the Government. If a stake is lost or destroyed, notify the Government to reset the stake.

H.6 Disposal of Waste Material

Cedar boardwalk material that is demolished as part of this contract may be used as corduroy under the trail (as approved) or removed from the work site and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Treated planking and plank netting must be removed from the work site. There is approximately 1,035 linear feet of cedar plank trail to remove, and 1,965 linear ft. of treated plank trail to remove.

H.7 Government Furnished Material

The Government will supply the following items at the locations described. The contractor is responsible for transportation of these materials. 300 cubic yards of Surface Course aggregate (Grade E-1; ½” minus) and 1000 cubic yards of Base Course aggregate (3” minus) for work on the trail. This aggregate will be provided by Rock n Road Construction of Petersburg, AK, under an existing purchase order (AG 0116 P 130124) with the Forest Service. Coordinate with Rock n Road Construction to deliver the material in 20 cubic yard minimum quantities as needed. Also coordinate and obtain approval from the City of Petersburg for materials stockpiled on the access road near the beginning of the project. Any aggregate over and above the quantity needed for the contract remain the property of the Forest Service.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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 (DEC 2014) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records – Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.217-7 Option For Increased Quantity – Separately Price Line Item (MAR 1989) Fill-in: prior to contractor demobilization.

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 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 (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013) 52.222-55 Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (DEC 2014) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY2008)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems (MAY 2011) 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(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 defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), 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 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute 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 information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: ______ [Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate “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 statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

(1)

(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including--

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will…