AG-02NV-S-15-0024_Jackson_SO_Office_Construction_Solicitation.pdf

OFFEROR'S COPY

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Solicitation No. RFP AG-02NV-S-15-0024 HELP PREVENT FOREST FIRES

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

1. This is a complete copy. Information and instructions for submission of proposals as well as contract provisions and specifications are contained in this OFFEROR REFERENCE COPY. This copy should be retained by offerors.

2. Note: An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) IS REQUIRED. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. (See Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15.)

3. All questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing and addressed to the Contracting Officer. All questions must be received no later than 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 to be considered prior to solicitation close date.

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

Issuing Office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Idaho/Wyoming Acquisition 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Offers Are Solicited For:

PROJECT:

BRIDGER-TETON SUPERVISOR’S/

JACKSON RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP AG-02NV-S-15-0024

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

04/23/2015

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Idaho Wyoming Acquisition Service Center 1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho Falls, ID 83401

USDA Forest Service Attn: Contracting Officer

Idaho Wyoming Acquisition Service Center 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME: Margaret S. Schafer msschafer@fs.fed.us

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

(208) 557-5811

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):

BRIDGER-TETON NF SUPERVISOR’S

AND JACKSON RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Bridger-Teton National Forest Teton County

Price Range The Government’s estimate is:

Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

This a Total Small Business Set-Aside

DUNS NUMBER:_______________________________________________________________

TIN:__________________________________________________________________________

Primary Point of Contact e-mail address:_____________________________________________ Primary Point of Contact Phone Number:_____________________________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within See Section F-2 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10)

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 2 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 pm local time 05/22/2015 (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. (If “is required” see AGAR Clause 452.228-70)

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 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. ______________________________________

TIN: ___________________________________________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

USDA Forest Service Idaho Wyoming Acquisition Service Center 1405 Hollipark Drive

Idaho Falls, ID 83401

All invoices will be processed using the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more. Contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

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 incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

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

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE

30c. DATE

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

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

CONSTRUCTION RFP thru FAC 2005-80 AG-02NV-S-15-0024 Bridger-Teton NF Supervisor’s & Jackson

Ranger District Office Construct ion Project

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B- 1 Schedule of Items

LINE ITEM # DESCRIPTION METHOD

OF MEAS. UNIT QTY. PRICE TOTAL

000501 Office Building LSQ LS 1

011900 Mobilization LSQ LS 1

010250 Construction Staking LSQ LS 1

017320-1 Site Demolition LSQ LS 1

017320-2 Removal of the Cache Creek Live Culvert LSQ LS

023701 Sedimentation and Erosion Control LSQ LS 1

024230 Hazardous Materials Abatement LSQ LS 1

024116

Removal, Disposal, Salvage, and Recycling of Three Existing Structures LSQ LS 1

033545-1 Concrete Curb & Gutter – 30” Wide DQ LF 750

033545-2 4” concrete – Sidewalks, Slabs;

Includes Aggregate Base Material DQ SF 2500

033545-3 Concrete Accessible Ramp AQ EA 2

101400 Exterior Signs (Aluminum on Galv.

Steel Tube Posts)

AQ EA 8

101420 Administrative Identification Sign -

AS (HDPE) LSQ LS 1

101425 3-Panel Bulletin board/Log Stanchion LSQ LS 1

107516 Ground-Set Flag Pole LSQ LS 1

129300-1 Site Furnishings (Picnic Tables) DQ EA 4

129300-2 Site Furnishings (Bike Racks) DQ EA 3

221100-1 Pipeline, 2" HDPE, Including Trench and Fittings DQ LF 340

221100-2 Pipeline, 6" PVC, C900, Including Trench and Fittings DQ LF 200

221100-3 Pipeline, 8" PVC, C900, Including Trench and Fittings DQ LF 340

221100-2 Connection to Existing Water Main LSQ LS 2

221102-1 Curb Valve and Box - 2-Inch Metal AQ EA 1

221102-2 Curb Valve and Box - 6-Inch Cast Iron AQ EA 1

221102-3 Curb Valve and Box - 8-Inch Cast Iron AQ EA 2

Bridger-Teton NF Supervisor’s/Jackson

221300-1

Sewerline - Gravity, 6-Inch PVC, SDR 35, Including Trench and Fittings DQ LF 80

232113 Geothermal Wells Systems and Piping to Building LSQ LS 1

260500-1 Site Electrical – Lighting and Electrical Distribution System LSQ LS 1

260500-2 Radio Tower LSQ LS 1

312100

Project Site Preparation and Grading (Excludes All Work within 5' of the Building Roof Line) LSQ LS 1

316613 Soil Improvement- Vibro-displacement Rock Columns LSQ LS 1

321200-1 Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement AQ Ton 630

321204-1 Crushed Aggregate Base Course - Grading "C" (For Under Roadways) DQ CY 650

321204-2 Structural Fill Material for Pavements DQ CY 1,260

322640-1 Pavement Markings - Parking Stall Lines 4" Solid Yellow Non Reflective DQ LF 3,200

322640-2 Pavement Markings - Accessible Parking Symbol AQ EA 4

322706-1

Pulverize Asphalt Pavement and Reuse - Area for Building Construction DQ CY 300

328000 Irrigation System LSQ LS 1

329206 Seeding LSQ LS 1

329310-1 Exterior Plants, Decorative Boulders and Topsoil LSQ LS 1

329310-2 Drystack Flagstone Retaining Walls AQ LF 240

329310-3 Groundcover AQ SF 4,350

329400

Landscape Stone, Flagstone Steppers, Wood Mulch, Weed Barrier & Bender Board Edging LSQ LS 1

332228-1

Culvert - 18-inch Galv. Corrugated Metal Pipe (16 Gauge, 2 2/3"x1/2" Corrugations) AQ LF 185

332228-2 Culvert - 42-inch CMP (Cache Creek Diversion) AQ LF

332228-3 Storm Sewer Manhole AQ EA 3

332228-4 Concrete Inlet Box LSQ LS 1

332228-5 Outlet Control Structure - Storm Water System LSQ LS

Total Base Items $

B- 2 Payment for Bond Premiums

Note: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payment Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This Project consists of constructing a new Supervisor’s and Ranger District Office. The work will include construction of utilities, parking lots, sidewalks, plaza, storm drainage structures, landscaping, signage, lighting, irrigation and site furniture. The new Supervisor’s Office is located on Forest Service owned property.

1. Demolition Work is shown in plans and noted in specifications and includes the following:

1. Pulverizing and stockpiling the existing asphalt road and parking areas. The material shall be reused as road base on the project.

2. Fencing of the contractor’s work area and isolation of the work site.

3. Removal of existing trees and vegetation and recycling and disposal of materials.

4. Removal of existing curbs, gutters, concrete flatwork; and recycling and disposal of materials.

5. Removal, capping and abandonment of exiting utilities, including water, sewer communications and electrical.

6. Removal and/ or relocation of existing utility poles (Contract shall coordinate with the appropriate utility provider.)

7. Rerouting live storm water culvert (Cache Creek) and capping and removal of the obsolete portion that runs through the site.

8. Abatement and disposal of asbestos containing materials in the existing Supervisor’s Office and Engineer’s Garage.

9. Removal and safe disposal of hazardous materials in the existing Supervisor’s Office and

“Log Cabin” VIS Office, and Engineer’s Garage including: mercury containing items, CFC containment, and any other items noted in plans.

10. Demolition, recycling, salvage and disposal of the “Log Cabin” VIS facility as shown on the plans.

11. Demolition, recycling, salvage and disposal of the two story, wood framed, Supervisor’s Office.

12. Demolition, recycling and salvage of the Engineer’s Garage.

2. The Jackson Ranger District Office and other facilities at the east of the Forest Service site District Office shall remain in place and operation during construction.

3. New Construction work is shown in the plans and noted in the specifications and includes the following:

1. Coordination, documentation, supervision and assistance to meet the requirements to meet two Green Globes as defined by the Green Building Initiative and as shown in the contract documents.

2. Personnel, documentation and assistance to implement Whole Building Commissioning process for the project.

3. Disposal, recycling and salvage operations.

4. Erosion and sedimentation control.

5. Site grading, fill and material disposal as shown in the drawings and specs and noted in the Geotechnical Report.

6. All staging, earthwork, trenching and site prep shall be in accordance with drawings, specifications and the Geotechnical Report.

7. Fencing of the contractor’s work area and isolation of the work site.

8. Trenching, bedding and installation of new site utilities including, impact fees, connections, water, sewer, storm water, natural gas services for a new building. Include water lines/laterals, fire hydrant, water meter, curb valve and boxes, concrete manhole, and modifications to the existing system.

9. Installation of deep wells for ground source heating systems for the facility as shown in the documents.

10. Construction of an on-site detention basin, with outlet control structure.

11. Engineering and construction work to provide soil improvement/rock columns for the site in accordance with the specifications. Provide vibro-displacement stone columns installed by dry, bottom feed methods using hollow mandrel using high frequency impact hammers. Excavate and provide structural fill, drainage and geotextiles to improve slabs and bearing areas.

12. Installation of concrete flatwork, decorative elements, sidewalks, dumpster pads, and curbs.

13. Construction of new asphalt parking lots, reuse of pulverized site material, access to Cache Street, with site lighting, striping and signage as shown in the drawings and noted in the specifications.

14. Construction of aggregate surfaced access road in the Mercil Street extension.

15. Installation of irrigation systems, seeding, plantings, mulch, weed control, trees, curbing, landscape boulders, retaining walls and other landscaping items shown in the plans and noted in the specifications.

16. Installation of exterior flagpoles, kiosks, signage, site identification sign, picnic tables, and bike racks.

17. Trenching bedding and installation of electrical and communications service, transformers, temporary power, impact fees, and site lighting.

18. Construction of a two story, 19,000 SF, wood framed Supervisor’s and Ranger District Office for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Work for the building will include, but is not limited to:

concrete footings and foundations, excavation of poor soils, geotextiles and structural fill, concrete slabs, wood framed walls, floors and roof joists, insulation, drainage structures, wood stairs, pipe railing, reclaimed wood siding, weathering steel siding glulam framing members, structural steel columns, beams and connections, wood decking, gyp-crete floor topping, elevator and controls, fire sprinkler system, drywall, painting, ceramic tile, resilient flooring and accessories, acoustical isolation, fire stopping, carpet, acoustical dropped ceilings, wood dropped ceilings, wood casework, solid surfaces and plastic laminate, and finish carpentry, cabinetry, aluminum clad wood windows, mini-blinds, light shelves, shade structures, hollow metal and wood doors, door hardware, painting staining and transparent finishes, showers, faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, urinals, sinks, appliances, fan coil units, variant refrigerant flow heating and cooling systems, heat pumps, HVAC controls, ductwork, dampers, louvers, fans, pumps, valves, piping, sump pumps, electrical lines, occupancy detectors, outlets, lighting, communications, public address and white noise systems, projectors, and other items noted in the specifications and shown in the drawings.

19. Installation of a new culvert to reroute “Cache Creek”, a community storm sewer culvert as shown in the plans and described in the specifications.

20. Excavation, removal and mitigation of a fuel oil tank and test wells on the east side of the existing Supervisor’s Office.

21. Construction of a picnic shade structure as shown in the plans and specifications on the south east side of the new office building.

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C-2 LOCATION

A. The project site is located within the city of Jackson Hole, Wyoming at 340 N Cache Street, Jackson, Wyoming on Forest Service Property. The site is located in Teton County, Wyoming

C-3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. The contractor shall have full use of the premises for construction operations, including the use of the Project site during the construction period. The Contractor’s use of the premises is limited only by the Government’s right to perform work or to retain other contractor’s on portions of the Project.

2. Except as noted herein, the construction sites will be closed to the public during construction. The Contractor will be responsible for fencing, signing and limiting public access. Access shall be maintained to the facilities at the east of the Forest Service property through construction except as approved by the Contracting Officer for the purpose of reconstructing the access roads and parking areas. At least one access road shall be maintained at all times.

3. The Contractor shall not disrupt existing utility service (water, power, telecom, sewer, etc.)

to and within the compound without coordination and approval in writing from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Provide 48 hours’ notice prior to disrupting utilities to the other occupied areas of the site.

4. Water is available at the site for construction purposes. The contractor is responsible for any temporary connection hardware.

5. Electricity is available at the site for construction purposes. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating the installation of temporary power for the site and the cost for the service.

6. Telephone service is not available, and shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

7. Sewer lines are available to the contractor, if desired.

8. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potties) at the site during all construction work. Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of one stool for every 10 workers assigned or working on site with a minimum of one required.

9. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the Site. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

C- 4 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 6300 feet above sea level. The construction site experiences very cold temperatures with snow on the ground from October to April. Summer temperatures are moderate and rarely exceed 90 degrees.

B. In depth soil surveys have been performed and are available as an attachment to the specifications. See Geotechnical Report, prepared by Nelson Engineering, Jackson, Wyoming, September 2014.

C. The contractor shall review the water table information included in the geotechnical study.

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C-5 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the CO and Local Transportation Authority. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

Signing and barricades shall be adequate enough to protect Forest Service employees and public. The contractor shall take special care to adequately sign and protect areas of work and construction from persons using these areas.

C-6 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage work trailers on site.

Overnight camping on site will not be allowed.

B. Confine storage of materials and equipment as approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for the security of all personal equipment and materials.

C. Contractor shall maintain access to the facilities for Forest Service contracting personnel.

D. No fuel storage is permitted on the site. Fuel trucks must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet State and Federal regulations

C-7 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

C-8 ANTICIPATED START DATE

A. August 2015

C-9 CONTRACT TIME

A. 455 Days

C-10 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate replacement of waterlines in Cache Street with the utility division for the Town of Jackson Wyoming, Public Works Department. (307)733-3079 and the Wyoming Division of Public Transportation (WYDOT).

C-11 SITE VISIT

A. A site visit and pre-bid meeting will be conducted on Thursday, May 7 at 10:00. No addistional site visits are planned for this project. For further information, contact Marge Schafer, Contracting Officer at (208)557-5811, msschafer@fs.fed.us. . (See Section L, FAR clause 52.236-27).

C-12 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. See Section J for the list of General Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C-13 DRAWINGS

A. See Section J for the listing of Drawings that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D- 1 - Packing and Marking

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D- 2 - 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): Federal Acquisition Regulations - https://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

E- 2 – Pre-Final and Final Inspection

a. Pre-final Inspection: The Government may, at its own discretion, conduct a pre-final inspection prior to the contractor requesting a final inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to final inspection.

b. Final Inspection: When the work is ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall submit a written request for the final inspection to the duly assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative at least seven (7) days prior to the desired final inspection date. The final inspection will be performed with the Contractor by the appropriate Government personnel. If any discrepancies are noted, they shall be handled in accordance with 52.246-12.

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

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): Federal Acquisition

52.211-13 Time Extensions (Sept 2000) 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 455 calendar day after notice to proceed is issued. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F-3 52.211-12 -- Liquidated Damages -- Construction (Sept 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $1,366 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G- 1 - Contract Administration

(a) CONTRACTING OFFICER means a person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The Contracting Officer signs all contractual documents, approves and signs all modifications to contracts, processes and approves payment requests, reviews and makes final decisions on contractual discrepancies, and administers the contract.

The Contracting Officer is the only authorized individual to make changes to a contract.

(b) 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.

(c) 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 - Address of Correspondence

All correspondence, unless otherwise specified, shall be directed to the following address:

(a) The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

IDAWY Acquisition Service Center Contact:

Marge Schafer - Contracting Officer 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401

(208) 557-5811

Note: Include Contract Number on all correspondence.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 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): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

H- 2 Use of Premises

The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform the contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

H- 3 FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by survey. See Attachment 5 – GEOTECH REPORT See Attachment 6 – GEOTHERMAL BORING SOILS REPORT

(b) Weather conditions See Informational Only 1 – WEATHER DATA - INFORMATIONAL ONLY –

NOT PART OF RESULTING CONTRACT.

(c) Transportation facilities N/A.

(d) OTHER INFORMATIONAL ONLY DATA: NOT PART OF RESULTING CONTRACT

See Informational Only 2 – Supervisor’s Office Asbestos Inspection Report See Informational Only 3 - Engineer’s Garage Asbestos Inspection Report See Informational Only 4 - VIC Asbestos Inspection Report.

See Informational Only 5 - Green Globes Strategy

H-4 Key Personnel

The key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract.

No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer:

Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall http://www.acquisition.gov/far

Ranger District Office Construct ion Project constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H-5 AGAR - 452.236-77 EMERGENCY RESPONSE (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Fire Fighting. (1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause

52.236-9, PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work. (2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

( c) Contractor's Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the CHANGES clause, FAR 52.243- 4.

H-6 Incidental Payment Items

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

H-7 Conformity with Drawings and Specifications

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

H-8 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

Reference made in the contract to specifications, standards, or test methods adopted by AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, or other recognized National technical associations, shall mean specifications, standards, or test methods (including interim or tentative issues) which are in effect on the date of the solicitation.

H-9 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective

Ranger District Office Construct ion Project barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes.

Necessary warning signs and guards shall be posted during blasting operations to safeguard the public.

H-10 Weed-Free Equipment

In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment (equipment that operates off existing roads) prior to entry on the project area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer will be allowed to operate within the project area.

All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in.

Prior to initial move-in of all construction equipment, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make equipment available for inspection at an agreed location.

H-11 Landscape Preservation

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material, which falls outside of these limits, shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

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H-12 – Work Schedule

A Work Schedule shall define the overall time required to perform the identified work. Each major task, including beginning time and ending time, shall be identified within the schedule. Notify the Contracting Officer whenever there are significant departures from the approved Work Schedule. Submit any requests to modify the Work Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

H-13 - Subcontract Data

The Contractor shall submit an executed Statement and Acknowledgment Standard Form 1413, to the Contracting Officer for every subcontractor (including every subcontractor of the second or lower tier) that will be performing work at the construction site. This shall be submitted before the subcontractor begins work. This form provides an acknowledgment by the subcontractor that mandatory "flowdown" contract clauses have been included in their contract in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-11.

Completing this form creates no contractual relationship between subcontractors and the Government.

H-14 - Site Superintendent

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the Contractor in the field in all matters under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent shall be designated in writing. They shall be available on site in person to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control.

Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents.

• Executed Copy of the Contract

• Contract Drawings

• Contract Specifications

• Quality Control Plan – (up to date)

• As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required

• Work Orders

• Modifications

This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request. If the Site Superintendent is replaced, the existing Superintendent shall review all documents and ongoing issues with the new Superintendent.

H-15 - Designation of Contracting Officer Representative

Prior to the commencement of work, the COR will be designated. The COR is responsible for administering the performance of the work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by the Contracting Officer prior to the completion of this contract.

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H-16 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (FEB 2011)

(a) General. This contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), and Forest Service Acquisition Regulations (FSAR) that require past performance evaluations to be completed and entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS).

(b) Contact Information. At the Prework Meeting, the name and email address of the Contractor Representative will be required.

(c) Assessment. Upon completion of the work associated with the contract/delivery orders (including prior to any renewal options exercised), an evaluation will be initiated by the Contracting Officer in the CPARS system and the Contractor Representative will receive an auto-email from CPARS with instructions for completion of the evaluation.

H-17 Prework Conference

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. In addition, at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be developed and established in writing.

H-18 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

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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, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY

2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s) (Dec 2007) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) 52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance (Dec 2012) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (NOV 2014) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) 52.210-1 Market Research (APR 2011) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15%) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act--Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014)

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52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JULY 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts

(SEP 2013)

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

1995) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2008)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) (If applicable – not used for A&E;

see FAR 27.201-2(d)(1)) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance--Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction (OCT 2010) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alternate I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (SEP 2006) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

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52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUNE 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2015) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering--Construction (OCT 2010) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) Alternate I

(SEPT 1996)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988) 452-236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452-236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

I- 2 FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities, which is used as the identification number for Federal contractors.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-

Ranger District Office Construct ion Project character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14), into the SAM database;

(2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and

Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all…