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Solicitation #: AG-0120-S-12-0046

A & E RFP Updated thru FAC 2005-60 1. CONTRACT NO.

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT 2. DATE OF CONTRACT

3A. NAME OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER 3B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code)

3C. ADDRESS OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (Include ZIP Code)

4. DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY AND ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

Chugach National Forest 161 East 1st Ave, Door 8 Anchorge, AK 99501

5. PROJECT TITLE AND LOCATION

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Architect-Engineer Surveying Services Contract Various locations within the Tongass National Forest and Chugach National Forest, Alaska

6. CONTRACT FOR (General description of services to be provided)

The Architect-Engineer shall, upon receipt of fully executed task orders, perform all services required in Section C of this contract and such requirements as may be contained in task orders for projects described in the individual task orders. The Architect-Engineer shall complete all task orders under this contract within the period of time specified in the task orders, except that no task order shall be issued hereunder after the expiration of this contract.

7. CONTRACT AMOUNT (Express in words and figures)

The Government hereby obligates itself to obtain not less than two thousand ($2,000.00) in services. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order is subject to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the total of the base year and two option periods.

8. NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY

40 U.S.C. 541 et seq

9. ADMINISTRATIVE, APPROPRIATION, AND ACCOUNTING DATA

See individual task order

10. The United States of America (called the Government) represented by the Contracting Officer executing this contract, and the Architect-Engineer agree to perform this contract in strict accordance with the clauses and the documents identified as follows, all of which are made a part of this contract:

ADDENDA SHEET

PROJECT NAME: Architect &Engineering

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1-2

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 3-4

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK 5-15

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING 15

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 15

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 15-16

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 16

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 17

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 18-25

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 25

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS 26-39

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS 40-44

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS 45

If the parties to this contract are comprised of more than one legal entity, each entity shall be jointly and severally liable under this contract.

The parties hereto have executed this contract as of the date recorded in Item 2.

SIGNATURES NAMES AND TITLES (Typed)

11. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

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12. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

KAREN WEIDENBAUGH Contracting Officer

STANDARD FORM 252 (REV. 10-83)

PROJECT NAME: Architect & Engineering

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Company Name:

Description of Services: IDIQ Architect & Engineering Surveying Services

Contract Number:

Solicitation: AG-0120-S-12-0046

B.1 FEE SCHEDULE

Item 1: Base Year – 01 December 2012 thru 30 November 2013

PERSONNEL HOURLY RATES (Maximum)

Item 2: First Option Period – 01 December 2013 thru 30 November 2014

Item 3: Second Option Period – 01 December 2014 thru 30 November 2015

OVERHEAD AND PROFIT

Direct Overhead: _________________ -

G&A Overhead: __________________

* Profit shall be negotiated on each delivery order.

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THE BASE CONTRACT HOURLY RATES WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR 1 YEAR FROM

AWARD OF THE CONTRACT. IF AN OPTION IS EXERCISED EARLY, THE HOURLY RATES

FROM THAT OPTION PERIOD WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE 1 YEAR AFTER AWARD OF THE

BASE CONTRACT AND SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR 1 YEAR

B.2 AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2,000.00 for the base and two option periods, but not in excess of $2,000,000 over the life of the contract including any option periods.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C. 1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

CONTENTS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Page

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 5

C-2 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES & LOCATION 6

C-3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CADASTRAL SURVEYS

C-4 SURVEYS 6

.100 RESEARCH 6-7

.200 CORNER SEARCH, EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION 7

.300 FIELD SURVEY, DATA COLLECTION AND COMPUTATIONS 7-8

.400 CORNER MONUMENTATION, PERPETUATION AND ACCESSORIES 8-10

.500 BOUNDARY LINE MARKING AND POSTING 10-13

.600 PLATS, LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD FORMS and REPORTS 13-14

.700 ENGINEERING SURVEYS 14

.800 INSPECTION 14-15

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The intent of this contract is to procure surveying services on an "as required" basis. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials (except Government furnished materials), transportation, equipment, tools, operating supplies, and incidentals to complete the work as specified.

All work performed under this contract will be under the direct supervision of a Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) in the state of Alaska. All surveys shall comply with applicable state laws and regulations, as well as applicable portions of the appropriate GLO/BLM Manual of Instructions, providing they are not less than these requirements set forth herein.

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C-2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The work to be performed under this contract may include, but is not limited to cadastral surveys of PLSS rectangular surveys, United States surveys, Mineral Surveys, marking and posting of National Forest property boundaries and Special Management Area boundaries, State of Alaska surveys, Small Tracts Act surveys, Right-of-way and easement surveys. This contract may also provide engineering surveying services such as topographic surveys, hydrographic surveys for bridges, culverts and marine access points, as-built surveys, road/trail surveys, computer aided drafting, as well as any other work incidental to the survey profession.

The contract area includes all portions of the Tongass and Chugach National Forests, Region 10, Alaska (See

Figure 1). Delivery or Task orders will be issued when the Government determines its specific surveying needs.

Supplemental Specifications, instructions and exhibits for individual project work sites will be provided when necessary with the task orders issued by the Government.

Figure 1. Region 10 National Forests

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Government furnished property will be identified in each individual Task Order.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – CADASTRAL SURVEYS

C-4 SURVEYS

All surveys shall comply with applicable state laws and regulations. Where state laws and regulations are less restrictive than the specifications contained herein, these specifications shall apply. The principles, practices and procedures as set forth in the Bureau of Land Management publications

"Restoration of Lost or Obliterated Corners and Subdivision of Sections" and the "Manual of Surveying

Instructions”, hereinafter called the Manuals, shall govern. Where these specifications differ from the

Manuals, these specifications shall apply.

.100 RESEARCH

.110 Records Research. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to research the Public records to obtain the title and survey information of the subject property and adjoining properties which may affect ownership and boundary determination. The Government will provide the Contractor access to Forest

Service land status, corner search and survey files upon request.

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.120 Landowner Notification. All abutting landowners shall be notified in writing of intent to survey before beginning the fieldwork. Permission to cross or enter private lands to survey, brush lines, or mark accessories is the responsibility of the Contractor. All landowner contacts are to be documented and furnished to the Government prior to field work. Should permission be denied, the Contractor must notify the Government immediately.

.130 Conflicts, Boundary and Title Disputes. The contractor will be informed by the Government of any known conflicts of survey, possession, occupation or title along the boundary lines to be surveyed.

Any conflicts discovered by the Contractor in the course of the project shall be reported to the C.O.R. as soon as practical verbally, and in writing within five days of discovery.

The Contractor is not required to resolve title or possession conflicts, but is required to report facts and any professional opinions that may be relative to the conflict. For all surveys, the contractor shall be prepared to testify in court, if called upon by the U.S. Attorney. In consideration of the performance of such services, payment will be made by the Department of Justice in accordance with its prescribed regulations and procedures.

An equitable adjustment of contract performance time or contract price may be made for any addition or deletion of survey work authorized by the Contracting Officer resulting from a conflict.

.200 CORNER SEARCH, EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION

.210 Corner Search. The contractor shall evaluate all physical evidence and record data of all monuments and their accessories, such as bearing trees, line trees, and reference objects prior to use and acceptance as the true corner position. When searching and evaluating the physical evidence of the original corner monument and accessories, the utmost professional care shall be taken to protect and preserve the evidence.

.220 Documentation. Corner search activities and findings shall be documented in a field book. The

Contractor shall describe the procedure of evaluation, description of the search area and a narrative of the search process.

.300 FIELD SURVEY, DATA COLLECTION AND COMPUTATIONS

.310 Survey Methods and Procedures. The Contractor shall select the methods and instruments to be used for field data collection and boundary location. The survey process must include check shots for each monument set or found. The use of geodetic quality GPS technology is encouraged when cost effective, but does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to search and evaluate all evidence of encumbrances, encroachment or occupation of Government land.

a.) Survey notes. The surveyor shall keep an accurate and complete record of the survey in a standard waterproof field notebook in an orderly, legible and professional fashion. All information pertinent to the work shall be recorded including personal contacts with landowners and other interested parties. The books shall remain property of the Contractor. Legible photocopies shall be provided to the C.O.R. upon request.

b.) Electronic Data Collector. The Contractor may use an electronic data collector system in lieu of traditional survey notes, provided a separate report is furnished to the Government which includes:

1) An ASCII digital copy the original field data prior to any manipulation or adjustments.

2) Description of the format used defining all descriptor codes.

3) Legible photocopies of all field books used in conjunction with the collection system.

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4) A field record of all corners searched for, or established with a full description of the monument and accessories. The Contractor shall furnish digital photographs of all monuments.

Field data collection and survey field notebook layout should be done in such a fashion as to allow another technically qualified person to retrace the survey without consultation with the Contractor.

.311 Positional Tolerance. The relative position of each corner established or tied must be determined as part of a closed traverse or point positioning procedure.

.312 Survey equipment calibration. All equipment used in conjunction with this contract shall be calibrated annually. Failure to perform and submit evidence of equipment calibrations may result in the work being deemed unsatisfactory and requiring correction at the Contractor’s expense.

.313 Computations. A legible copy of all computations and a listing of coordinate values of all survey points in ASCII format [point #, northing, easting, and descriptor] shall be provided to the

C.O.R. on digital media upon request.

.400 CORNER MONUMENTATION, PERPETUATION AND ACCESSORIES

.410 Monumentation. Monumentation shall comply with the "Manuals”. All original Forest Service

Boundary and Public Land Survey monuments, found to be firmly set and legible shall be left in place.

Monuments found loose shall be firmed up and solidly placed in earth.

All other Forest Service Boundary corners monuments will be provided by the Forest Service, or if provided by the Contractor, of a type approved by the C.O.R. “Deep One” magnetic memorials shall be placed at the base of new aluminum monuments, unless otherwise directed by the C.O.R.

All Forest Service Boundary and Public Land Survey monuments found or set, shall have a "Land Survey

Monument" sign (#54-9) placed on a metal post within one foot of the corner. If the monument is a Forest

Service property corner a “Property Boundary” sign (#54-2) shall be attached to the metal post facing private land and bisecting the angle of the intersecting property lines. When practical, all monuments shall be placed within a rock collar and cleared of brush and debris within a 5' radius. (See Figures 2 and

3).

If requested by the C.O.R., the Contractor shall complete a State of Alaska Land Survey Monument

Record Form for each corner monument as required by applicable state laws and regulations (See section

.600).

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Figure 2. Posts and Signs at Corner Monuments

.411 New Monument Placement. New monuments may extend up to 6" above ground and shall be solidly placed in earth. The contractor shall bury any original monuments alongside the new monument. This information shall be recorded in the field book and documented in the pertinent report or plat. (See Figure 3)

.412 Reference and Witness Monuments. Where it is impossible or impractical to place a monument at the true corner position, the Contractor shall set a Witness Monument. When destruction of a monument is probable, a reference monument shall be established.

.413 Monument Caps. Monument caps and tablets shall be stamped as prescribed in the current version of The Manual. The caps or tablets shall also be stamped to include the year of survey and the surveyor's registration number. If applicable, the stamping shall include any unique Forest

Service tract or corner identification.

.420 Bearing Trees and Other Accessories. Forest Service Boundary and Public Land Survey monuments used or set during a survey shall have at least two accessories. All bearing trees shall be marked, signed and painted per Forest Service specifications.

Bearing trees shall be 4 inches or larger, located at not less than 30 degrees apart in angle as measured from the corner (See FIGURE 3). If suitable trees are not available, bearing objects may be substituted.

Preferably new bearing trees or objects shall be located on Government land.

All bearing trees shall be described by a bearing and distance measured from the corner to the center of the bearing tree (at root wad height). Distance shall be a horizontal measurement and measured to the nearest tenth of a foot. Bearings shall be measured to the nearest degree. The basis of bearing shall be recorded in the field notes.

The Contractor shall insure that all new or existing bearing trees or objects are clearly visible from the monument, painted and have proper signs attached.

.430 Signing. A 54-3 bearing tree sign shall be nailed on each bearing tree, found or newly established, with the pertinent data scribed on the sign. (See Figure 3). All signs new or found shall be in legible

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condition. Existing signs found in bad condition shall be replaced. Legible existing signs found ready to pop off the bearing tree, due to tree growth shall be re-nailed. Nails shall extend at least 2 inches from the sign to allow for tree growth.

.440 Marking. All Bearing trees are to be marked (scribed) per the Manual. No marks shall be made on non-Government trees without the owner’s consent.

.450 Painting. A 6 inch red band shall be neatly painted around all bearing trees (existing and new) with a brush using red boundary marking paint. Rough bark trees shall be smoothed prior to painting. The ban shall be painted above the 54-3 bearing tree sign at a height of 5 to 6 feet above ground.

Figure 3. New Monument and Bearing Tree installation

.500 BOUNDARY LINE MARKING AND POSTING

.510 Marking Boundary Lines. Boundary lines shall be marked, and posted by survey methods that ensure that posts, signs and line blazes on trees defining the true boundary line have a positional tolerance

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of plus or minus 1 foot in relation to the corners that define the line. Note: Signs placed on live line trees or live trees within 1 foot of the boundary line are preferred over signs placed on posts.

.520 Boundary Post and Sign placement. Posts shall be plumb and solidly planted with a minimum of

18 inches in the ground or supported to 24 inches above the base with a rock mound. Post and signs found that are damaged, or in deteriorated condition shall be replaced by a new post. Signs found nailed to living trees with the nails extending less than 2 inches are to be re-nailed by the Contractor. The new nails

(12D or larger) can be driven through the existing sign.

Boundary posts and signs shall be installed:

a) At each corner facing private land and bisecting the angle of the intersecting property lines.

b) On the boundary line at least 50 feet from each corner, but no more than 100 feet from each corner. (See Figure 2)

c) Inter-visible along the line, as if the all trees and brush were removed, and at not more than 250

ft. intervals along the line where feasible.

d) At stream, trail, and road crossings, and at ridge tops. (See Figure 4)

Figure 4. Post and Sign Placement

.530 Blazes and Hacks. Blazes and Hacks shall be made in accordance with Figure’s 5 and 6. Blazes and Hacks shall penetrate into the underlying wood tissue. The frequency of the blazes shall be such that by standing by a blazed tree a person can see blazed trees behind and ahead as one walks along the boundary line.

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Figure 5. Boundary Line Blazing, Hacking and Marking Limits

Figure 6. Boundary Line Blazes, Hacks and Painting

.540 Clearing. This clearing operation shall result in a visually definable line at any point along the boundary line. Line clearing shall consist of removing all brush, and trees less than 4” diameter within 3 feet each side of the true boundary line. Debris from the clearing operation shall be removed from the line and placed on the Government land adjoining the cleared line or bucked so that it will settle within one foot of the ground.

Debris, such as root wads and windfall shall be removed except where safety issues are a concern. The

Contractor must notify the C.O.R. if clearing operations are hazardous and present an unsafe or threatening situation for crews. Prudent efforts shall be made to mark the location of the boundary line with paint and posts along areas of windfall or rocky outcrops. No brush or trees shall be cut on adjoining non- Forest Service land without permission from the owner.

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.550 Painting. All new and existing blazes and hack marks shall be neatly painted with a brush using red boundary marking paint. Any paint placed in an improper location by the Contractor shall be corrected by painting over the red paint with gray or brown paint by the Contractor (at the expense of the Contractor).

.560 Obliteration of Erroneous Lines. The Contractor shall notify the C.O.R. upon the discovery of

Government signs and sign posts previously placed which are not on the boundary line. Separate work orders will be issued for the removal of posts and signs if required.

.570 Clear cut timber units. The Contractor is expected to clear, paint, and post the boundary line through clear cut timber units. In newly cut units where no standing trees are available for blazing the

Contractor shall place inter-visible sign posts throughout the unit. Existing tree stumps within 3 feet of the boundary line need not be blazed, but should be liberally painted.

.600 PLATS, LAND SURVEY MONUMENT RECORD FORMS and REPORTS

The Contractor shall prepare a recordable Record of Survey plat or Land Survey Monument Records for all surveys performed under this contract, unless otherwise directed by the C.O.R. Preparation of either a Record of

Survey plat or Land Survey Monument Records will be specified in each individual Task Order.

.610 Plats. The plat(s) shall show the relationship of recovered and established corner positions used to control this survey. A description of all monuments recovered and established along with their accessories shall be included on the plat(s). Any monuments found near a corner position and rejected shall also be described and shown. A narrative explaining the reason any monument was rejected or accepted shall be included. The record and measured ties to existing accessories will be shown.

A statement of the history of the original surveys and other surveys of record shall be noted.

A certification statement required by the State of Alaska and of the surveyor with a signature and date affixed to the certification shall also be included

After review of the Plat by the C.O.R. and after all corrections are made by the Contractor, an electronic

.dwg file and a signed & sealed stable base polyester film Mylar plat shall be furnished to the

Government. The Government shall record the plat if required at the Governments expense.

.611 Forest Supervisor’s Certificate. Each Record of Survey plat filed in the Public Record shall have the following certificate on the face of the document for signature by the appropriate

Forest Supervisor.

“I hereby certify this survey was executed at my direction to support the management of the National Forest system lands. For the United States I approve this survey and this plat.”

(Supervisor’s name) Date

Forest Supervisor

.612 Encroachment Diagram. An encroachment diagram may be required in certain areas to show in greater detail the difference between lines of occupation and lines of title. All features that indicate occupation where it conflicts with title shall be shown. The preparation of this diagram will be on request of the COR.

.620 Land Survey Monument Record Forms. If requested by the C.O.R., the Contractor shall complete a State of Alaska Land Survey Monument Record Form for each corner monument as required by applicable state laws and regulations.

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Each Land Survey Monument record form should contain:

1) A description of corner evidence found or a concise statement of the method used to reestablish the corner

2) A description of the monument and accessories established to perpetuate the location.

3) A sketch showing the relative location of the monument and accessories

A certification statement required by the State of Alaska and of the surveyor with a signature and date affixed to the certification shall be included

.630 Filing or Recording of Plats and Land Survey Monument Records. The Government shall file or record the survey plat(s) and the applicable land survey monument record forms in the appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with local and state statues. Prior to filing or recording, one paper copy of the plat(s) and the recordation forms shall be submitted to the COR by the contractor for review and acceptance.

.640 Electronic Copies of Record of Survey plat or Land Survey Monument Records. An electronic copy of any Land Survey Monument Record form or Record of Survey plat prepared by the Contractor shall be furnished to the C.O.R. CADD system drawings should be submitted in a .DWG format.

.650 Surveyor's Report. The Contractor shall prepare a Surveyor's Report for all work performed under this Contract if requested by the C.O.R. The report shall contain any information the contractor considers pertinent to the project. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following:

1. History of Surveys and a synopsis of the work performed.

2. Results of search for all corners.

3. Methods used for re-establishing missing corners.

4. Visible signs of possible conflict between lines of occupation and title lines.

5. Statements relevant to the project made by adjoining landowners or other interested parties.

.660 Electronic Forest Service Corner Record Cards. If requested by the C.O.R. the Contractor shall complete all applicable sections of Forest Service electronic corner record card form 7150-52 using

Microsoft Office Access database software. The electronic record card form will be furnished by the government for the Contractors use in preparing the corner cards. Electronic copies of completed forms shall be furnished to the government.

.700 ENGINEERING SURVEYS

.710 Specifications. All other surveys provided by the contractor shall be in accordance with applicable

State Minimum Standards of Practice providing they are not less than requirements set forth in these specifications or subsequent Supplemental Specifications or Special Instructions and exhibits.

a.) Supplemental Specifications or Special Instruction will be issued for these and other surveys as detailed in the task order.

.800 INSPECTIONS

.820 Inspections. The C.O.R., a designated Inspector (Government Employee) or a Contractor (If specified in the Task Order) may make periodic inspections of each project.

.821 Pre Survey Inspections. As specified in the Task Order, the Contractor shall preform a visual reconnaissance of the project area and prepare a report detailing the existing conditions of the corner monuments, bearing trees, Boundary signs and Posts, condition of painted blazes, Line clearing, and any

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found conflicts of survey, possession, or occupation along the boundary line. Photographs shall be included in the Report.

.822. Post Survey Inspections. As specified in the Task Order, the Contractor shall assist the C.O.R. by preforming an inspection of a completed project area and preparing a report detailing the condition of the corner monuments, bearing trees, Boundary signs and Posts, condition of painted blazes, Line clearing, and any found conflicts of survey, possession, or occupation along the boundary line or other items as detailed in the task order. This inspection may involve making survey measurements to verify if the completed project meets the Technical Specifications stated in this document and or the project task order. Photographs shall be included in the Report.

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

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):

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

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52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from 01 December 2012 through 30 November 2013 for the base period and an additional 365 days for each of the option periods (I and II) if exercised.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a location to be determined at a later date. Attendance by telephone conference call will be acceptable.

G.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government may provide item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. Government Furnished Property item(s) will be identified to the Contractor through task order announcements. 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.

G.3 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 pre-work 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.

(c) TASK ORDER OMBUDSMAN. Any questions or comments related to task orders issued under this contract can be made to:

Karen Weidenbaugh

Chugach National Forest

161East 1 st Ave, Door 8

Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 743-9569 kweidenbaugh@fs.fed.us

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

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

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

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

H.2 TASK ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURES

(a) As Government needs are identified, task announcements detailing the specific services to be provided will be issued in writing. For services estimated to exceed $2,000.00 each contractor will be evaluated against the specific task to determine the best qualified for that task. This may include submitting information addressing specific evaluation criteria. Once the best qualified contractor is identified, the price will be requested and negotiated prior to award of the task order.

(b) Task Announcements and proposals submitted in response to such announcements may be made via facsimile or email transmission.

(c) Task Order pricing shall be submitted based on the labor and overhead rates identified in the

Schedule of Items and shall include all other direct costs, travel and miscellaneous costs. Reasonable profit or fee will be negotiated on a task order basis. Design projects are subject to the statutory 6% fee limitation for production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings and specifications. The task order price proposal shall be sufficiently detailed to identify those costs.

(d) The prices in Section B are maximum prices, and the contractor may propose lower rates in response to any task announcement.

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

52.202-1 Definitions (JAN 2012)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984)

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

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (OCT 2010)

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

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

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

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (FEB 2012)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (MAY

2011)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (FEB 2012)

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2011) (Applicable if > $650,000)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996)

52.219-16 Liquidated Damages --Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (Applicable if > $550,000)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

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52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

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

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999)

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other

Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010)

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

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and

Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010)

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements (SEP 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (NOV 2007)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and

Option Contracts)(SEP 2009)

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (SEP 2009)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012)

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

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

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

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

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

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

52.227-23 Rights to Proposal Data (Technical) (JUN 1987)

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

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-10 Payments under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (APR 2010)

52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (OCT 2008)

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

52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

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

52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-24 Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-25 Requirements for Registration of Designers (JUN 2003)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate III (APR 1984)

52.244-4 Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services)

(AUG 1998)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010)

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52.245-1 Property Records (APR 2012)

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

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.248-2 Value Engineering--Architect-Engineer (MAR 1990)

52.249-7 Termination (Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

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

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

452.236-80 Firms Ineligible -- Construction (NOV 1996)

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988)

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I.2 FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued at any time within the effective period of the contract.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

I.3 FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,000.00 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $200,000.00

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $2,000,000 for the base and two option periods.

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 5 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

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(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 7 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

I.4 FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the

Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the

"maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the

Schedule as the "minimum".

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 6 months after the expiration of the contract’s effective period.

I.5 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 calendar days.

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I.6 FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the

Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years, 6 months.

I.7 FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe

Benefits

MISCELLANEOUS VARIES

(Retirement) 20.4%

(Life & Health Insurance) 3.7%

(Workman’s Compensation) 1.9%

CO shall include the following clauses when contract performance requires contractors to access, process, protect or maintain personal information and/or information systems used or operated by the

Forest Service. Contractors are required to take the USDA Privacy Basics training course.

I.8 FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

The Contractor will be required to design, develop, or operate a system of records on individuals, to accomplish an agency function subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, Surveying Services

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December 31, 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and applicable agency regulations. Violation of the Act may involve the imposition of criminal penalties.

I.9 FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor agrees to—

(1) Comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (the Act) and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act in the design, development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function when the contract specifically identifies—

(i) The systems of records; and

(ii) The design, development, or operation work that the contractor is to perform;

(2) Include the Privacy Act notification contained in this contract in every solicitation and resulting subcontract and in every subcontract awarded without a solicitation, when the work statement in the proposed subcontract requires the redesign, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals that is subject to the Act; and

(3) Include this clause, including this paragraph (3), in all subcontracts awarded under this contract which requires the design, development, or operation of such a system of records.

(b) In the event of violations of the Act, a civil action may be brought against the agency involved when the violation concerns the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, and criminal penalties may be imposed upon the officers or employees of the agency when the violation concerns the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function. For purposes of the Act, when the contract is for the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, the Contractor is considered to be an employee of the agency.

(c)(1) “Operation of a system of records,” as used in this clause, means performance of any of the activities associated with maintaining the system of records, including the collection, use, and dissemination of records.

(2) “Record,” as used in this clause, means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains the person’s name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a fingerprint or voiceprint or a photograph.

(3) “System of records on individuals,” as used in this clause, means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.

I.10 Requirement to Complete…