LostRiverSolicitation_0077.pdf

IDAWY ACQUISITION SERVICE CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL COVER SHEET

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

IDAWY ACQUISITION SERVICE CENTER

1405 HOLLIPARK DR.

IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401

FAX (208) 557-5829

SOLICITATION NO.: AG-02NV-S-15-0077

QUOTES ARE SOLICITED FOR: LOST RIVER REMODEL PROJECT

SET-ASIDE: SMALL BUSINESS

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO QUOTER:

AT A MINIMUM, QUOTER SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AS THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS

SOLICITATION:

1.SF-18 Request For Quotation (Complete, date, and sign)

2.Section B – Schedule of Items (Page 2). (Complete Unit Price and Amount)

3.Section K – Representations and Certifications (Pages 30-34). (Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov)

4.Section J – Experience Questionnaire (Pages 28-29)

5.Section M – Technical Proposal

6. Acknowledgement of Amendment (If Any)

IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU WRITE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR

ENVELOPE.

Return to: IDAWY Acquisition Service Center 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401

IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CONTRACTOR’S BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT DATABASE PRIOR TO AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. SEE CLAUSE 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT FOR

DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.

IT IS THE OFFERORS RESPONSIBILITY TO WATCH FOR ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION, WHICH

SHALL BE ISSUED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH FEDBIZOPS.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ X IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

AG-02NV-S-15-0077 07/13/15 UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date) IDAWY Service Center, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, Id 83401 See Contract Time

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER X OTHER (See Schedule)

Amelia Velasco AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

208 557-5848 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Section C - Location & Description

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE

CLOSE OF BUSINESS

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

08/14/2015 3:00 p.m. MST submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Lost River Remodel Project , Lost River Ranger

District, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Custer County, Idaho.

Between $25,000 - $100,000

PLEASE PLACE YOUR QUOTE IN SECTION B- SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This requirement is being procured as a fixed-price Simplified

Acquisition.

Quotes received after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes will not be considered.

FACSMILE (FAX) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations X are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

DUNS # _________________ CAGE CODE ____________

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AG-02NV-S-15-0077 Lost River Ranger District Remodel Project Salmon-Challis National Forest

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

LOST RIVER REMODEL PROJECT

Lost River Ranger District

Custer County, Idaho

This solicitation and any resulting contract is a firm-fixed price type of contract, which under the definition in FAR 16.202-1, “this type of contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.”

Prices on the Schedule shall reflect Contractor’s full cost for materials, labor, supervision, overhead costs, and incidental items.

B- 1 - Schedule of Items

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF MEAS UNIT

QUANTI

TY PRICE TOTAL

BASE ITEMS (OFFICE REMODEL AND LANDSCAPE)

000050 Building Remodel LSQ LS 1 $_________ $_______ 011900 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $_________ $_______

328000-1 Irrigation System LSQ LS 1 $_________ $_______ 329208 Sodding DQ SF 420 $_________ $_______

329210 Landscape Edger DQ LF 220 $_________ $_______

329215-1 Landscape Mulch and Weed Barrier (Cobble) DQ CY

8 $_________ $_______

329215-2

Barrier (Wood Mulch) DQ CY

12 $_________ $_______

329220 Drainage Structure (Includes Cobble, Fabric and Excavation) DQ CY

11 $_________ $_______

329310-1 Exterior Plants - (Trees) LSQ LS

1 $________ $_______

329310-2 Exterior Plants - (Shrubs, Plants and Groundcovers) LSQ LS

1 $_________ $_______

329310-3 Landscape Boulders - Commercial Source AQ EA

8 $_________ $_______

Total Base: $________

OPTION ITEM A - BUILDING REMODEL AND ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPE

000050 Building Remodel Option - A LSQ LS

1 $_________ $_______

329215-1

Barrier (Cobble) DQ CY

1.2 $_________ $_______

329215-2

Barrier (Wood Mulch) DQ CY

329220 Drainage Structure (Includes Excavation) DQ CY

329310-1 Exterior Plants - (Trees) LSQ LS

1 $_________ $_______

329310-2 Exterior Plants - (Shrubs, Plants and Groundcovers) LSQ LS

329310-3 Landscape Boulders - Commercial Source AQ EA

Total Option A $________

* Designated Method of Measurement: LSQ - Lump Sum Quantity, DQ – Design Quantity, AQ – Actual Quantity

B- 2 – Note

Quote on all items (base and option items). Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted.

B- 3 – Bond

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.

B- 4 - Optional Items and Additive Construction Items

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price offered for any Base Items and Optional Items proposed. Evaluation of base and optional items will not obligate the Government to award the items. Award of base items will depend on availability of funds at time of award. For award of optional items, see clause I-5 FAR clause 52.217-7.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 - Project Description and Location

(a) Description of Work.

A. This project consists of demolition and remodel of a portion of the Lost River District Ranger District Office Building. It includes demolition, building construction and landscape items as listed below and in the drawings and specifications. The facility is located in Mackay, Idaho on the USDA Salmon-Challis National Forest.

1. Base item work includes the following:

a. Demolition Items:

1) Demolition of the “Zen” wall portion of the building, including glazing, glazing structure, exterior stud walls, mechanical systems, plexi-glass, portions of concrete block, removal of the south concrete slab on grade, removal of concrete footings, filling of mechanical chases as listed in the drawings and specifications.

2) Removal and storage of affected carpeted areas

3) Removal and storage of casework where shown

4) Removal of lighting where shown

5) Existing landscape demolition will be performed by others

b. Remodel Items:

1) Re-construction of portions of the south exterior wall

2) Addition of aluminum clad wood windows on south face.

3) New wood siding on the south face

4) Reconstruction/shingling of roof and reconstruction of fascia to match existing conditions

5) Interior walls construction, finishing, and painting

6) Interior casework construction and finishing

7) Interior flooring as shown in the drawings and specifications

8) Addition of insulation as shown in the drawings and specifications

9) Addition of lighting and electrical where shown in the drawings

10) Landscape Construction Items:

a) Project site preparation and grading

b) Construct drainage structure on the south side of the District Office building.

c) Install landscape which includes sodding, boulders, exterior planting, landscape mulch and weed barrier(cobble and wood mulch), landscape edging and irrigations system.

11) For Federal Accessibility standards see www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm.

2. “Option A” work includes the following:

a. Demolition:

1) Demolition of the front south-west entryway, patio, ramps, railings, and some landscaping as shown in the drawings.

http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm

2) Removal of the Stone on the West and South Entry Walls

3) Landscape waste material disposal will be performed by others

b. Remodel of Entry:

1) Reconfiguring and the addition of a new entry vestibule and canopy complete with roof, soffits, column and beam structure, exterior walls, windows, concrete footings, new entry doors, concrete slab on grade, ramp and railings as shown in the drawings and specifications listed as “Bid Option A”.

2) Landscape Items:

a) Install the additional items shown in the Bid Option A Schedule of Items.

These include but are not limited to: Landscape waste material disposal, installation of Landscape Mulch and weed barrier, Drainage Structure, Plants and Landscape Boulders.

(b) Project Location. The Project site is located within city limits of Mackay, ID on Forest Service Owned Property, in Custer County. The location of the building is at the corner of Custer Street and Artemsia Ave.

The exact site address is 716 W. Custer, Mackay ID 83251.

(c) Site Visit. (See Section L, FAR Clause 52.236-27)

(d) Start Work. August 2015

(e) Period of Performance. (See Section F, FAR Clause 52.211-10.)

C- 2 – Inspection of Worksite

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- 3 – Traffic Control and Construction Signing

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 during all phases of construction.

C- 4 – Work Camps, Staging and Storage Areas

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 trailers (work or housing) on site. Overnight camping on site will not be allowed.

Confine storage of materials and equipment as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall maintain access to the facilities for Forest Service and public.

C- 5 – Recycling and Disposal of Refuse

With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government, all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled and/or disposed of. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

C- 6 – Safety

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

Smoking will not be permitted in any building or structure.

C- 7 – Temporary Facilities

(a) STAGING AREA: The Contracting Officer Representative shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the job site as practicable. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government at job sites. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) 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.

(c) WATER AND ELECTRICITY: Water and electricity is available at the site for construction purposes.

Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

(d) TELEPHONE: The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government.

C- 8 – Existing Utilities

The Contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

C- 9 - Submittals

(a) Definition: Submittals - Product literature, catalog cuts, product samples, shop drawings, as-built drawings, Quality Control Plans, and other documents submitted to the Contracting Officer for information or for review and approval when required.

(b) Submittals shall be presented in two copies unless indicated otherwise. The Contracting Officer will return one copy of the submittal to the Contractor, whether approved or rejected.

(c) Salient characteristics of the materials proposed for use shall be clearly identified in the submittal. The Project Site Superintendent shall certify that he has reviewed the submittal and has determined that the submittal is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract. Illegible, incomplete, or uncertified submittals may be rejected.

(d) Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to any work being performed on the contract or materials being delivered to the job site.

(e) Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

(f) Allow 14 calendar days for government review of submittals. Review time shall commence upon receipt of a satisfactory submittal certified by the Project/Site Superintendent containing all information required to completely and thoroughly evaluate the submittal. Time shall start anew for each submittal and any required resubmissions.

(g) Submit manufacturer’s information and installation instruction for the insulation to be installed.

C-10 – Catalog Cuts

Catalog cuts shall contain manufacturer's description, specifications and sketches of the material and equipment provided. The catalog cut shall contain sufficient information, which can be used to determine compliance with these specifications. Clearly indicate selected item and components being proposed.

C-11 – Hazardous Material Identification

Submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal Standard 313. Two copies of each MSDS shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than the delivery date of the product.

C-12 - As-Built Drawings

The Contractor shall maintain at the job site one set of contract drawings marked in red to show any deviations which are found to exist or have been made from the contract drawings. Upon completion of the work, the marked set of drawings shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer. Request for final payment will not be approved until the marked drawings are delivered to the Contracting Officer.

C-13 – Operation and Maintenance Manual

When required by the specifications furnish an operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for each system (discipline) identified. Each manual shall be bound in a standard 8-1/2" x 11", 3 ring, loose leaf, and hardcover binder. The manual's cover shall carry the following format.

The manual shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

The manufacturer and local representative's name, address, and telephone number.

Include catalog sheets, model numbers, and other descriptive literature for each system component.

Include instructions for installation, connection, start-up, operation, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, lubrication, and overhaul for the items specified in the specifications. Exploded or other detailed views of all components shall be included with complete parts list and ordering instructions.

C-14 – FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor no later than 09/30/2015. Delivery of optional items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

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.

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 - FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 calendar days after the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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): www.arnet.gov/far/ and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations may be accessed at www.usda.gov/da/procure/agar/subchaph.html#11.

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

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 - 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- 4 - 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- 5 - 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- 6 - Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

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 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- 7 - 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.

H- 8 – 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- 9 - 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-10 - 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-11 - 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.

H-12 – Washing Equipment

All equipment used on the site shall be cleaned and inspected off National Forest land prior to its arrival on the site. The equipment must be 1) free of all mud, seeds, plants, and plant fragments; and 2) free of oil, fuel, or toxic leaks that would wash off into the water. 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.

Notify the Contracting Officer 48 hours in advance of mobilizing equipment to the site to arrange an inspection.

H-13 – Fuel Storage

A written Hazardous Spill Plan may be required for projects which involve fuel storage and refueling actions. The plan shall contain a description of the specific hazardous materials, procedures, and spill containment that will be used, including inventory, storage, and handling. All vehicles carrying fuel will have specific equipment and materials needed to contain or clean up any incidental spills at the project site. Equipment and materials will be specific to each project site, and can include spill kits appropriately sized for specific quantities of fuel, shovels, absorbent pads, straw bales, containment structures and liners, and/or booms. Storing and refueling areas will be located in staging areas away from streams in areas where a spill would not have the potential to reach live water. Containment structures may be necessary if prevention of spilled material from reaching live water cannot be assured.

Should quantities of stored fuel for a project exceed 660 gallons in a single tank; or exceed 1320 gallons for all storage combined; contractors and agency operators will be required to have a standard EPA written Spill Prevention Control and Containment (SPCC) Plan onsite, which describes measures to prevent or reduce impacts from potential spills from fuel, hydraulic fluid, etc. (40 CFR 112, Oil Pollution Act relating to SPCC Plans).

Storage of fuel and other toxicants within Riparian Conservation Areas (RCA – within 300 feet of live streams) is prohibited. Refueling of equipment may be done within the RCA only at locations approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). Centrifugal pumps used for removing water from structure excavation shall sit in a secondary spill container with sufficient capacity to contain the quantity of fuel in the pump fuel tank. A Spill Prevention & Containment Plan is required and shall be submitted to the CO for approval prior to beginning construction. A spill containment kit shall be available on site that is to accommodate potential spills from the equipment used during construction.

H-14 - 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. Also at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be developed and established in writing.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

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

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (NOV 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporation (DEC 2014) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Act Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000

(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) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 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 (JUL

1995) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2008)

52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 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) 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) 52.236-8 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) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2015) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) ALT I (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 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) 452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

I- 2 – FAR 52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance (DEC 2012)

(a) Definition. “Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number,” as used in this clause, 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.

(b) The Contractor shall ensure that the DUNS number is maintained with Dun & Bradstreet throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the DUNS number to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the DUNS number does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished. Dun & Bradstreet may be contacted—

(1) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the Contractor does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(2) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

I- 3 – 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-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 mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

“System for Award Management (SAM)” means the primary Government repository for prospective Federal awardee and Federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance-related processes. It includes— http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

(1) Data collected from prospective Federal awardees required for the conduct of business with the Government;

(2) Prospective contractor-submitted annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR Subpart 4.14; and

(3) Identification of those parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis, from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c) (1)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, doing business as name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to—

(A) Change the name in the SAM database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM. Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall ensure that the DUNS number is maintained with Dun & Bradstreet throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the DUNS number to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the DUNS number does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished. Dun & Bradstreet may be contacted

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the contractor does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(d) Contractors may obtain additional information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at https://www.acquisition.gov.

I- 4 - AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction Or Tax Delinquent Status For Corporate Applicants (FEB 2012) Alt I (FEB 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L.

No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it –

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434.

I- 5 - FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%202_1.html%23wp1145508

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means—

(3) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(4) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)).

The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

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(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

NONE

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that—

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

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

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

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable…