revised-AG-0116-S-08-0057_eight-fathom-cabin_rymer.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0116-S-09-0020

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

1/20/2009

PAGE OF PAGES

1 83

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

#250963

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Tongass National Forest Federal Building, 648 Mission Street Ketchikan, AK 99901

Same as Block 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Tonya Rymer

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

(907) 228-6244

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):

EIGHT FATHOM CABIN CONSTRUCTION

The Government's estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000.

NOTE:

(1) This solicitation is a Request For Proposals. Selection will be based on an evaluation described in Section M.2. Please review Section M.1, M.2, M.3, and L.10 prior to submitting your offer.

(2) This is a Competitive HUB-Zone Set-Aside procurement. All eligible and responsible HUB-Zone sources may submit a proposal. Any questions about eligibility should be directed to the Offeror’s cognizant Small Business Administration Office. The North American Industrial Classification System code for this procurement is 236220.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F.2.)

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 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 pm (hour) local time February 19, 2009 (date). 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.

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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

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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

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, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract.

The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications 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

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30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Eight Fathom Cabin Construction AG-0116-S-08-0057

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Eight Fathom Cabin Construction

Hoonah Ranger District, Tongass National Forest Hoonah, Alaska

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

BASE BID

B-1 Supply and install 15’ x 17’ cabin including foundation, deck and ramp, stream rehabilitation, aggregate trail.

LSQ

OPTIONS

O-1 Supply and install furnishings including counter, shelving, bunks, table and benches, and Government Furnished stove and sign.

O-2 Install Government Furnished mooring buoy.

TOTAL BASE AND BOTH OPTION

ITEMS

* METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: AQ = ACTUAL QUANTITIES; LSQ = LUMP SUM

QUANTITIES; VQ = VEHICLE QUANTITIES

Prices Submitted By:

Signature: Phone:

Vendor Name: Fax:

Address: Email:

City/State/Zip TIN#

DUNS#

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) Description: Base Bid of this contract is for the construction of a 15’x17’ cabin with related site work, stream rehabilitation, deck and ramp, and aggregate trail. Option items include the construction of furnishings, and installation of Government Furnished stove, sign, and mooring buoy.

(b) Location and Facilities: The project site is located on the shore of Eight Fathom Bight, located fifteen miles east of Hoonah, Alaska off of Port Frederick. Access to the project site is via boat or floatplane. There are no utilities at the project site. Hoonah is the nearest community and is accessible by scheduled air taxi service, boat, barge, and the Alaska Marine Highway system.

The cabin site is an abandoned roadbed that is part of the Eight Fathom FDR 8577 road system. This road system is not connected to the Hoonah road system. Vehicles and equipment can gain access to the road from the rough barge landing located about 1 mile east of the project site.

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

(d) Pre-bid Tour: none

(e) Period of Performance: See Section F.2 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work

(f) Government-Furnished Property: (For details see also Section G.3 Government Furnished Materials):

1) A complete mooring buoy including the buoy, chain, anchor, and hardware.

2) One cabin sign for installation by the contractor.

3) Borrow material for aggregate trail and other uses.

4) Materials for a complete oil stove installation including the stove, stovepipe, roof jack, and hardware, oil tank, filter, oil supply fittings.

C.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

(b) 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 SPECIFICATION LIST

Division 01 – General Requirement Section 011100 – Summary of Work Section 013300 – Submittals Section 033000 – Cast In Place Concrete Section 133400 – Fabricated Engineered Structures Section 133500 – Miscellaneous Work Section 311100 – Clearing and Grubbing Section 02225 – Excavation & Embankment

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Supply and install one cabin with full loft, exterior deck and ramp, aggregate trail, and cabin furnishings including counter, shelving, bunks, table and benches. Install Government- Furnished oil stove with oil tank and fittings, mooring buoy, and sign.

Rehabilitate stream by abandoning existing failed culvert and excavating a new channel through the old roadbed. Suitable excavated gravel may be used for the trail, cabin pad, and other site work.

B. Provide shop drawings, construction details, assembly instructions and other submittals to illustrate all aspects of the proposed cabin, cabin foundation and deck design and assembly procedures. The submittals for review and approval by the Government will be made prior to commencing fabrication of the cabin kit.

C. Base the submittals upon the attached drawings for a standard Forest Service cabin and a deck, with modifications made where necessary to accommodate design requirements peculiar to the Contractor's methods of construction. All suggested modifications to the standard Forest Service cabin plans are subject to review and approval by the Government.

Comply with the International Building Code, except the interior stairs conform to the 1994 Uniform Building Code 1006.3 exception which allows 8” maximum rise and 9” minimum run.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 DEFINITIONS

A. "Material" includes all lumber, windows, doors, hardware, fasteners, millwork, roofing, flooring, etc., precut to the extent feasible, and ready for erection.

2.02 CABIN DESCRIPTION

This section describes the cabin elements that are included in this contract. See drawings also.

A. Cabin Configuration

1. Cabin Kit Style (select one) T&G Timbers, Alaska Yellow Cedar (preferred), Alaska Cedar (acceptable), Western Red Cedar (acceptable) ___X___ Peeled round logs w/ notched corners ______

Alaska Yellow Cedar shall be dried and graded in accordance with WWPA.

Alaska Cedar shall be dried and graded in accordance with WCLIB.

Western Red Cedar shall be dried and graded in accordance with WWPA (Western Cedars).

2. Forest Service Cabin Design shown in drawings (15’x 17’ with loft)

3. Floor Plan shown in drawings __#3__(for determining locations and sizes of windows and doors)

4. No Loft____ Half Loft _____ Full Loft___X____(select one )

B. Structural Design Values

1. Snow Load (IBC 2003, Sect. 1608.2, Table 1608.2): 75 psf

2. Wind Load (IBC 2003, Sect. 1609, Fig. 1609): 100 mph

3. Exposure (IBC 2003, Sect. 1609.4): C

4. Soil bearing strength (IBC 2003, Sect. 1804.2, Table 1804.2):

____ 1. Crystalline bedrock 12,000 psf

____ 2. Sedimentary and foliated rock 4,000 psf

____ 3. Sandy gravel and/or gravel 3,000 psf

__X_ 4. Sand, silty sand, clayey sand silty gravel and clayey gravel 2,500 psf

____ 5. Clay, sandy clay, silty clay, clayey silt and sandy silt 1,500 psf

Note: organic clays and peat will require special foundation information

5. Seismic (Sect. 1615.1, Fig. 1615(7))

Mapped spectral acceleration for short periods, SS:40

Mapped spectral acceleration for a 1-second period, S1: 25

C. Cabin First Floor Material

1. Cabin flooring, first floor (select one):

Simpson SkidGuard High Density Overlay (HDO) Plywood __X__ 2x6 T&G SPF (Spruce, Pine or Fir) ________

D. Windows and Doors

1. Window frame type (select one) Wood _ X _ Vinyl_ _

2. Door material (select one) Wood_X_ Fiberglass w/ wood texture___

Door style (select one) Standard _X_ Dutch _ __

Window on top of door? Yes_X_ No___ (except where shown as “required” on elevation view drawings)

3. Number of skylights to be provided _2__

E. Roof Color

1. Roof color (select one) Forest Green _X_ Brown __ _

F. Insulation

1. Floor insulation Yes_ X _ If yes, give R-value _20__ No _ _

2. Ceiling insulation Yes___ If yes, give R-value ___

No_X_

PART 3 – NOT USED

END OF SECTION

SECTION 013300

SUBMITTALS

A. Work Included:

1. Submittals are required under this contract for the purpose of establishing the final specifications for: (1) quality assurance; (2) design configurations; (3) performance standards; (4) color, texture, finish; and/or (5) other features necessary for a complete description of the Work to be performed.

2. Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not purchase, order, ship, install, or otherwise incur costs for a product or other work subject to submittal approval until after approval is granted by the Contracting Officer. The government shall not be responsible for payment for any work, product, design, etc., not approved.

3. Rejection of any submittal by the Contracting Officer constitutes notice that a resubmittal is required for the same purpose; rejections shall be explained.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. "Or Equal":

Where the phrase "or equal" occurs in the contract documents, do not assume that the materials, equipment, or methods will be approved as equal unless the item has been specifically approved by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 REQUIRED SUBMITTAL

A. Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer two copies of shop drawings, structure calculations and other instructions for review. These submissions shall clearly illustrate, at minimum, the following:

1) scaled drawings showing the elevation views of each side of the cabin, cabin foundation and deck

2) a scaled drawing showing the floor plan and foundation plan

3) a scaled drawing showing the floor framing plan

4) manufacturer’s specification sheets for proposed windows, doors, roofing and insulation

5) construction detail drawings for all cabin elements

6) snow load and wind load values used in structural design

7) structural calculations

B. The contractor's proposed shop drawings shall conform substantially to the design drawings provided for bid by the Government. However, the contractor's proposed interior wall dimensions may be increased slightly to conform to kit requirements. Proposed variations shall be highlighted in the proposed shop drawing submittal. All proposed variations shall conform to applicable building codes.

C. Shop drawings and structural calculations shall bear the stamp of a registered Architect or

Professional Engineer.

D. The Government shall review the submittal within 14 days and provide a written response to the contractor outlining any corrections to the proposed working drawings. The Contractor shall then have 7 days to submit the corrected shop drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval. Approval of the shop drawings will constitute the Contractor's Notice to Proceed.

PART 3 - NOT USED

SECTION 033000

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. This section specifies cast-in-place concrete.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. ACI 301 - Structural Concrete for Buildings.

B. ACI 304 - Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing

Concrete.

C. ACI 308 - Standard Practice for Curing Concrete.

D. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

E. ASTM C150 - Portland Cement.

F. ASTM C260 - Air Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform work in accordance with ACI 301.

B. Acquire cement and aggregate from the same source for all work.

C. Use only 1 brand of cement and admixtures unless otherwise approved in writing by the

CO.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Post Brackets

1. Use Simpson Strong-Tie brackets or approved equal.

B. Cement:

1. Type I or Type II Portland Cement: ASTM C150. Use only 1 brand of cement.

2. Type III Portland Cement: ASTM C150. For use at the Contractor's option under Cold Weather Concreting and Curing and Proportioning Concrete for Cold Weather.

C. Aggregate:

1. ASTM C33, "Specifications for Concrete Aggregate,” Size Number 57.

D. Admixtures for Concrete:

1. Air-entraining admixtures - ASTM C260.

2. Furnish the following information to the CO for approval:

a. Brand name of the admixture.

b. Amount of admixture, per cubic yard of concrete to be used.

c. Reason for requesting the use of the admixture.

E. Water:

1. Clear and clean. The nearest fresh water source is the former camp water supply located about 300 yards north of project site.

2.02 CONCRETE MIX

A. Schedule - Concrete Types and Finishes:

1. Proportion concrete in accordance with ACI 318. The strength of concrete (f'c), air entrainment, and slump shall meet the requirements below:

a. Structural Concrete /Foundation Walls.

Unit Requirement Compressive Strength (f'c) (28 day) 3,000 psi Air Entrained 4-6% Slump (±1 inch) 5”

B. Proportioning Concrete for Cold Weather:

1. For concrete placed under "Cold Weather Concreting and Curing" condition, the

Contractor may elect to alter the required proportions in one of the following ways:

a. Type III Portland Cement.

i) Type III Portland Cement may be substituted in equal quantities for Type I or II Portland Cement.

b. Additional Cement:

i) An additional sack per cubic yard of Type I or Type II Portland

Cement may be added.

C. Temperature Limits for Cold Weather Concrete.

1. Provide concrete having a minimum temperature of 50 degrees F and a maximum temperature of 90 degrees F at the time of placing. The temperature of the mixing water shall not exceed 140 degrees F. If aggregates are heated, heat uniformly with steam or water coil. Aggregate temperature shall not exceed 95 degrees F.

Aggregate water mix temperature shall not exceed 80 degrees F. Do not use materials containing frost or icy lumps.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 Mixing

A. Project Batched and Mixed.

1. Batch and mix at project site.

2. Methods and apparatus used to batch the design mix will be reviewed for approval by the CO.

3. Mixer rated capacity not to be less than a 1 bag batch. Batch quantities requiring fractional bags will not be allowed.

4. Mix concrete a minimum period of 1-1/2 minutes after all materials are in the drum.

B. Hand Mixed.

1. Hand mixing on site is allowed. Batches not to exceed 1/2 cubic yard in volume.

3.02 MIX ADJUSTMENTS

A. After the mix period but no later than 15 minutes from start of mixing, water may be added once for purposes of acquiring minimum slump, provided specified water-cement ratio is not exceeded. Adding water beyond these conditions constitutes re-tempering which will not be allowed. When water is added, an additional 20 revolutions at mixing speed is required.

B. Air-entraining admixtures shall not be added after the start of mixing for purposes of acquiring minimum air content.

3.03 FORM PLACEMENT

A. Place concrete forms on suitable compacted backfill material in such a manner to obtain a stable, level, and accurately located footing.

3.04 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. Notify CO a minimum of 24 hours prior to placement.

B. Convey concrete from a mixer to the forms as near final position as practical in a manner which will prevent segregation or loss of materials.

C. Place concrete in maximum 18 inch horizontal layers.

D. Immediately after placing, thoroughly hand tamp or "spud” concrete.

E. Place each footing section in a continuous operation.

F. Do not drop concrete freely from higher than 4 feet above the surface of concrete being poured.

G. Do not place concrete in water or allow water to rise over freshly placed concrete until a set is sufficient to prevent damage.

3.05 PROTECTION FROM RAINFALL

A. Protect flat work during periods of precipitation with adequate waterproof covering.

Support covering so that finishing may be performed and initial set obtained without damage. Dragging of tarpaulins or other covering across unset concrete will not be permitted.

3.06 CURING

A. Commence curing and protection of concrete immediately after placing. Cure Type I and

Type II Portland Cement 7 days continuously and Type III Portland Cement 3 days continuously by water Curing. Keep all surfaces of concrete and forms left on concrete wet. Shade concrete from sun with covering material or with sand or sawdust on slab, except during periods of required finishing.

3.07 COLD WEATHER CONCRETE CURING

A. When descending air temperature at the project falls below 40 degrees F the Contractor may at their option, continue concreting under conditions stated below. Normal concreting operations may resume when the temperature at the site exceeds 40 degrees F.

1. Provide cover and heating equipment sufficient to maintain the temperature of the concrete at not less than 50 degrees F for a period of 3 days for Type I and Type II cement. Maintain the temperature at not less than 50 degrees F for a period of 2 days for Type III cement or when one additional sack of Type I or Type II cement is added.

2. Provide additional protection to prevent the concrete temperature from dropping below 40 degrees F in the 24 hour period following the required protection period.

3. Keep all surfaces of concrete and any forms remaining on concrete wet. Remove and replace any concrete injured by frost and freezing as directed by the CO.

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. All tests will be performed by and at the expense of the Contractor. Concrete for the samples shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Samples for testing will be selected on a random sample basis in accordance with ASTM C172. If the measured slump or air content falls outside the specified limits, a check test shall be made immediately on another portion of the same load. In the event of a second failure, the concrete shall be considered to have failed the requirements of the specification.

B. The following concrete tests will be taken:

1. Slump.

a. Testing will be in accordance with ASTM C143. If the slump is greater than the specified range, the concrete will be rejected.

SECTION 133400

FABRICATED ENGINEERED STRUCTURES

Work in this section consists of supplying a cabin in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The project includes, but is not limited to; flooring; wall and roof framing; deck;

windows; doors; roofing; trim; hardware, sealing, and foundation.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 013300, Submittal

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Softwood lumber shall be graded in accordance with the latest edition of "Grading Rules for Western Lumber, WWPA.” or “Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber, WCLIB.” Furnish lumber bearing a recognized grading bureau mark; or a "Certificate of Grade" may be substituted.

B. Plywood shall be graded in accordance with PS-1, APA. Furnish panels identifiable by a grade trademark of a recognized grading association.

1.04 SUBMITTAL

A. Comply with section 013300, Submittal.

1.05 HANDLING AND SHIPMENT

A. Prepare all materials for shipment in a manner to protect them from loss or damage.

2.01 TIMBERS, LUMBER AND MILLWORK

A. Window trim, door trim, rake trim and fascia shall be cedar, grade #1 or better. Provide rake trim in full lengths. Provide window and door trim as lengths to be cut for installation.

C. Provide solid wood millwork to trim the interior floor/wall junction, wall/roof junction, windows, and doors.

D. Roof and loft decking shall be solid wood, light in color, T&G. The roof shall present a V Joint pattern and be visible on the bottom side.

E. Moisture Content: Provide cabin lumber that has a moisture content of no more than 19% for lumber under 2" thick and 25% maximum for lumber over 2".

F. The deck shall be rough sawn Alaska Yellow Cedar, grade #2 or btr. Wood foundation member shall be pressure treated for ground contact.

2.02 FOUNDATION AND FLOORING

A. Plywood subflooring shall be preservative treated with ACQ, ACZA or Copper Napthanate in accordance with American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) C2 standards.

B. Beams and joists shall be Alaska Yellow Cedar or treated wood. If treated wood is provided, use wood certified for “ground contact” for locations within 12” of the ground.

2.03 ROOFING

A. Cabin roofing shall be metal, 26 ga. min. with matching ridge, eve and gable flashing and fasteners.

B. Provide roofing in precut lengths, ready for installation.

C. Provide 30 lb. asphalt saturated felt as underlayment for metal roofing.

D. Roof over deck shall be a continuous, integral part of the cabin roof.

2.04 WINDOWS

A. Provide screens for each operable window.

B. Precut window and door openings. Provide framing materials needed for window installation.

2.05 SKYLIGHTS

A. Furnish 30 ½" by 39" skylights by Velux, model FSF, fixed skylight with a ventilation flap, or approved equal.

B. Furnish metal roof flashing, hardware, curbing, caulk, and any other materials necessary for skylight installation.

C. Openings for skylights may be cut during cabin manufacture or during cabin erection.

2.06 DOORS

A. Doors shall be pre-hung, exterior grade, 3'-0" x 6'-8" clear opening width, with 2 pair heavy hinges. Locksets shall be commercial grade, lever type passage locksets. Windows in the doors shall be true-divided light or glue applied muntins. Removable muntin grilles are not acceptable.

2.07 METAL FASTENERS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Provide all necessary spikes, nails, screws, and bolts for proper installation of heavy timber and rough carpentry; sizes and quantities as indicated on shop drawings. Where not indicated, provide sizes and quantities as required by International Building Code.

Accessories shall include bolts with necessary nuts and washers, timber connectors, drift pins, dowels, nails, screws, spikes, straps and other metal fasteners.

B. Bolts and nuts shall conform to the specifications of ASTM A307, grade A. Washers shall be malleable iron or medium steel. Bolts shall be provided with washers under nut and head. Washers shall be provided under lag screw heads.

C. Common nails shall be round wire of standard form.

D. All hardware shall be galvanized with a minimum requirement to be in accordance with

ASTM A153. Where hardware is used in wood treated with a waterborne preservative, use stainless steel hardware or hardware with extra heavy galvanizing (Z-Max).

E. Framing anchors and hangers shall be Simpson Strong-Tie, or approved equal, types as indicated or required. Use manufacturer's standard connectors or connectors approved by the CO.

2.08 INSULATION

A. Furnish sufficient insulation strips for installation around doors and windows. For floor insulation, provide Styrofoam or equivalent as approved.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Materials as furnished or fabricated shall result in a strong, tight, well-finished structure.

B. All materials shall be cut or fabricated accurately to correct measurements, including mortises, chamfers, notches, miters, etc.

C. Construct all items in locations and to elevations indicated on the plans, in conformance with details. Prepare subgrades, footings and foundations in accordance with applicable sections of these Specifications.

3.02 FRAMING AND FASTENING

A. Carefully lay-out and erect items. Install all work to true lines as detailed, plumb and level unless otherwise indicated.

B. Accurately cut and frame lumber in such manner that joints will have a close fit over entire contact surfaces. No shimming will be permitted in making joints; open joints are not acceptable.

C. Use sufficient nails, drift pins and bolts to insure rigidity and permanence. Drive nails perpendicular to wood grain in lieu of toenailing where practicable. Use framing anchors as shown on the drawings or where specified nailing is not possible.

D. Holes for machine and carriage bolts shall be bored with a bit the same diameter as the bolt. Holes for lag screws shall be bored with a bit not larger than the body of the screw at the root of the thread. Vertical bolts shall have the nuts on the lower end.

E. Bolt and lag members tightly together, using washers under all nuts and all hex-head bolts and lag screws.

3.03 FINISHES

A. Finish cabin exterior walls, doors, trim, etc. (all wood surfaces except deck) with Sikkens Cetol SRD, color: Cedar. Apply two coats to all exposed surfaces according to manufacturer’s directions.

B. Finish cabin interior surfaces including walls, trim, stairs, ceiling, bunks, etc. with Sikkens Cetol BL Interior. Apply two coats to all exposed surfaces according to manufacturer’s directions.

SECTION 133500

Miscellaneous Work

1.01 Oil Stove Installation

A. Install stove per manufacturer’s directions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3.01 Mooring Buoy Installation

A. Install mooring buoy in location marked by Government. The water depth in the selected location is about 45’ deep at location 58.00.00007’N, 135.46169’W. The chain length will be 75’.

Place mooring buoy in a manner that ensures that it is positioned in the marked location and so that the anchor rests on the bottom in an upright position.

SECTION 311100

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. This section specifies clearing, grubbing, removing, and disposing of all vegetation and debris within the clearing limits except objects designated to remain. Work includes preserving objects designated to remain. (Clearing includes snags and unstable trees outside the clearing limits.)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3.01 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Clearing:

1. Clearing limits are within 5 feet of the building limits and the edges of the trail

(unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or staked on the ground).

2. Clear all trees, brush, vegetative material and other objects not designated to remain.

3. Protect trees designated to remain from injury and defacement.

4. Clear trees, brush, and shrubs within clearing limits subject to irreparable damage by construction operations.

5. Cut stumps to within 2 inches of ground surface.

6. Minimize disruption of existing landscape.

B. Grubbing:

1. Grub stumps, shrubs, brush, and roots from the area within the roadbed where the cabin is placed.

3.02 Waste Area

Place the products of clearing and grubbing in an approved upland location.

SECTION 02225

EXCAVATION & EMBANKMENT

This work consists of rehabilitating a stream to restore fish passage and to abandon an existing decayed culvert, constructing aggregate trails, regrading the cabin pad, and placing excess and unsuitable excavated material in approved locations.

2.01 EMBANKMENT MATERIAL

Surplus granular fill and surfacing from excavating the abandoned roadbed or other approved material containing no muck, frozen material, roots, wood, sod, duff or other deleterious substances.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Excavation and placement operations shall be conducted so slash material to be treated will not be incorporated in the roadway.

3.02 EXCAVATION

Excavate as required to accommodate the elevations, lines and grades shown on the drawings.

Do not place excavated material outside of the limits of grading at any time.

3.03 UTILIZATION OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS

Use suitable excavated gravel and rock material for the construction of the cabin pad, slope fills, and aggregate trail.

Place all excess excavated material and unsuitable material in a designated location along the abandoned road about 100 yards upland from the cabin site.

3.04 EMBANKMENT PLACING

For material to be placed under the cabin and deck foundation, place the material in lifts not to exceed 12” deep and compact to at least 95 percent of the maximum density as determined by

AASHTO T 99, Method C or D at a moisture content suitable for attaining the required compaction.

For aggregate trail compaction, place the material in lifts not to exceed 12” deep and compact until visual displacement subsides.

For slope fills, place material in lifts not to exceed 12” deep and compact with excavator bucket or other means until displacement subsides.

3.05 GRADING

Uniformly grade areas within all work areas and establish natural transitions to adjacent undisturbed surfaces. Smooth finished surfaces within specified tolerances, compact with uniform levels or slopes between points where elevations are indicated or between such points and existing grades. Finish surfaces to be free from irregularities and abrupt changes in grade.

3.06 FINISHING SLOPES

Finished slopes shall conform reasonably to the lines staked on the ground or shown on the drawings. The finished slope shall be left in a roughened condition to facilitate the establishment of vegetative growth. Loose rock, loose debris, and other loose material, each of which is larger than 6 inches in diameter, shall be removed from the slope unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings.

3.07 RELOCATION OF STREAM

To minimize effects on the stream, implement the stream relocation work so the stream remains in the existing channel until all other related work is completed. Obtain CO approval of the work prior to diverting the stream into the new channel. Do not perform excavation or embankment in the vicinity of the stream during times of tidal inundation or high stream flows.

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 starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 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 365 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Administration

(a) CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the prework conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term “Contracting Officer” as used throughout the contract shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer’s designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

(b) CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE. Any representative of the Contractor shall be designated in writing. The designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations of authority, if any, of the representative.

G.2 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 within a reasonable time after award and prior to the issuing of a Notice to Proceed.

G.3 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.

• Aggregate material for the construction of trails, the cabin pad, and other purposes:

• Excavated material from the stream rehabilitation work

• Stockpile composed of shot rock of varying sizes near the rough barge landing. The stockpile is vegetated with small alder trees which will have to be removed.

At the Forest Service Warehouse, 430A Airport Road,Hoonah

• Complete materials for installation of oil stove including: one Oil Stove (approx. weight 300 lbs.), stovepipe, roof jack and hardware, oil tank for mounting on exterior wall with fuel filter and other fittings.

• Routed plywood cabin sign.

• Mooring buoy with 75’’ of 7/8” chain, hardware, and 4,000 lb. concrete anchor.

The Contractor is responsible for the transportation of the materials to the project site.

All other materials shall be furnished by the contractor.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 4522.236-73 Archelological and Historic Sites (Feb. 1988)

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.2 Order of Precedence – Requirements, Specifications & Drawings

Any inconsistency in the specifications of this solicitation and any resultant contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(2) Representations and Other Instructions

(3) Contract Clauses

(4) Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

(5) The Specifications

(6) Drawings

H.3 Landscape Preservation

a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams and rivers.

Pollutants such as raw sewage and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near streams and rivers or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto.

Waste motor oil, fuel, lubricant, bitumen and similar hydrocarbons shall be collected and returned to the supplier. They shall not be wasted on the ground or buried.

b) Limited access across the beach in front of the cabin site may be approved. Provide a plan for CO approval that describes the nature of the access and proposed mitigation measures. Do not transport or store items on or across the beach without prior approval.

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 and Equipment:

1) The rough barge landing located 1 mile east of the project site may be used.

2) The Eight Fathom Bight dock is a public use facility and may be used on a space-available basis. Use only the sides of the dock; do not use the front face of the dock to keep it open for aircraft use.

3) The Eight Fathom road system FDR 8577 connects the barge landing, the dock and the project site. It is suitable for use by trucks or ATV’s.

c). Before any camp, storage area, or access is opened or operated on National Forest land, written permission shall be obtained through the Contracting Officer. A camp includes the campsite of any employee working for the Contractor. Such permission, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor. The Contractor will follow all rules and regulations specific to the use of the National Forest.

Campsite occupancy will be permitted for duration of work plus 14 days mobilization and 7 days cleanup time, as approved.

d). The area may be frequented by brown bears, which may become habituated to humans and may be attracted by activity and food. In the campsite, store food in a bear-proof container or hang at least 12 feet above ground. Avoid leaving any food scraps at any time in camp or on the trail.

e). Sanitation Facilities: Unless provided otherwise, the Contractor shall provide and maintain the following facilities:

1. Potable water supplies for drinking, washing, and cooking shall meet the State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80. Drinking water may not be available at the camp location.

2. Domestic sewerage shall meet the State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72.

3. Solid waste shall be removed and disposed of in Sitka or other approved location.

4. Fuel storage shall meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention).

H.5 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades

Provide any other construction survey work required to complete the project. Stake the location of the cabin and trail for approval of the CO prior to commencing construction.

H.6 Disposal of Waste Material

Remove all cabin waste material and dispose offsite.

H.7 Emergency Control

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

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

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

Furnish rust-free fire tools to equip all workers employed in Contractor’s operations at each separate work site. Maintain tools in serviceable condition and keep tools in one or more weather-tight fire tools boxes. Paint fire tools boxes red, mark “tools for Fire Only” with letters at least 75 mm 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 10-15 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.

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

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

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

2. 4-pound size or larger carbon dioxide type.

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

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

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

H.8 Option 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 toal 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 Section B of the solicitation (Supplies or Services Prices/Costs) for all items listed in the base contract and all items listed in the optional work.

The government will provide the contractor with a ten day written notice of intent to execute the optional item(s). The Government reserves the right to exercise the optional item(s) within 30 days from award of contract. 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.

When the Government exercises optional work, the price provided by the contractor at time of solicitation is the contract price for that work. Sufficient contract performance has been allowed for all work including option items; therefore, the performance time will not be extended if option items are exercised.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 1999) 52.219-3 Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (JAN 1999) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages --Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (Applicable if > $1 Million) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (JUL 2005) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988) 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (AUG 2003) 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 (FEB 1992) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (NOV 2006) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002) 52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2008) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)…