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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-02RC-S-11-0062

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

[ ] SEALED BID (IFB)

[ X ] NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

5/17/11

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

516415

6. PROJECT NO.

USDA, Forest Service

R1 IMAT IPNF

3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-8363

Contracting Officer

R1 IMAT IPNF

3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-8363

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

A. NAME

Rita J. Loper, Contracting Officer Mike Shoup, Technical Info B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code)

(NO COLLECT CALLS)

(208) 765-7497

(208) 765-7204

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):

FERNAN OFFICE HVAC RENOVATION

Coeur d Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle NF, Kootenai County, Idaho Price Range between: $250,000 and $500,000 Pre-proposal Meeting See Section L, AGAR 452.237-71 See Section L, AGAR 452.215-71 for Instructions to Submit Proposals

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 120 calendar days after receiving [ ] award, [ X ] notice to proceed This performance period is [X] 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.)

12B. CALENDAR

DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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)

FAX NO.

*DUN*

Refer to Section I, Clause 52.204-7 (Jul 2006)

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

AMOUNTS

PLACE AMOUNTS IN SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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 BLOCK 27

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO:

[ ] 10 USC 2304(c) ( ) [ ] 41 USC 253(c) ( )

USDA Forest Service R1 IMAT IPNF (will process invoice) 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-8363

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON

AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type of Print)

RITA J.LOPER

30B. SIGNATURE

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

SECTION B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Schedule of Items

FERNAN OFFICE HVAC RENOVATION

Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District, IPNF

BASE ITEM

HVAC Systems and Controls Upgrade

LSQ

LS

OPTION ITEM

LSQ

LS

Designated Method of Measurement: LSQ-Lump Sum Quantities

NOTE: One award will be made based upon the best overall value to the Government. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with Section L and M. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

SECTION C - Description/specifications/Statement of Work

C- 1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) - Description of Work.

The Project consists of general, mechanical, and electrical construction for the HVAC Systems and Control Upgrade with an option item to replace Air-Cooled Chiller to the existing USDA Forest Service Fernan Office Building, Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forest in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, as shown on the contract documents prepared by A&E Architects, Missoula Montana, and Morrison – Maierle, Consulting Engineers, Kalispell, Montana. See a detailed Summary of Work in specifications section 11000.

(b) - Project Location.

The project is located at 2502 E. Sherman Ave, Coeur d’ Alene, ID, 83814.Kootenai County, Idaho.

C- 2 – STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract and are included by reference:

EQUIPMENT

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

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 the full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov.far.

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

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 120 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

NOTE: It is anticipated the Notice to Proceed under this contract will be issued in July 2011 to facilitate the contract submittal process and contractor’s ordering materials for construction.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

AGAR 452-215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996). A post award conference with successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held before the Notice to Proceed is issued, after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a location to be determined as agreed upon.

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

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 visual observation.

Reference FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention. Alt I.

Safety. Contractors shall comply with OSHA regulations and provide employees a work environment that is sanitary and not hazardous, which includes providing personal protective equipment. Contractors must maintain a health and safety plan and an accident prevention program, which includes frequent and regular inspections of the project site, materials, and equipment. Contractors are responsible for risk management regarding contractor/employee and public safety, which include experience of operator to handle road and terrain conditions, getting to the worksite, traffic control, and coordination with other users.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

Definition. An EMS provides a systematic approach for continually improving environmental performance and identifies the major environmental aspects and associated impacts that occur on a National Forest or Grassland. There are controls in place to manage these impacts, such as NEPA analysis, best management practices (BMPs), and resource monitoring. The EMS simply documents and ensures that these controls are in place and working as intended. EMS is an ongoing process that formalizes the Forest Service’s commitment to adaptive management and continual improvement of the environment.

Environmental Objectives:

1. Invasive Weeds – Reduce invasive weed introduction or spread through improved and more effective control and management.

2. Vegetation Management – 1) Restore or maintain vegetation health including the improvement or maintenance of resilient, native wildlife habitat and 2) Reduce fuels in a pattern and location to decrease fire intensity in the proximity of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) or Community Wildfire Protection Plan areas.

3. Travel Management – 1) Reduce the existing road systems’ contributed sediment and impairment of water quality and aquatic habitats and 2) Improve security for grizzly bears or elk through the designation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use.

AGAR 452.237-74 KEY PERSONNEL. (FEB 1988)

SECTION I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (JUL 2004)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (APR 1984)

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

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (OCT 2010)

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

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

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

(OCT 2010)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper. (AUG 2000)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011)

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

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)

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

52.219-3 Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award. (JAN 2011)

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

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

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

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act. (JUL 2005)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUN 2010)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (JUL 2005)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (FEB 1988)

52.223-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations. (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (FEB 1988)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (MAR 2007)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (FEB 1999)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (SEP 2010)

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

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (SEP 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (FEB 2009)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007)

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

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001)

52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting. (AUG 2003)

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

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

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement. (DEC 2007)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets. (SEP 2009)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (OCT 1995)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (DEC 1999)

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. (OCT 2010)

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

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (SEP 2002)

52.232-17 Interest. (OCT 2010)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment For Construction Contracts. (OCT 2008)

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

52.233-1 Disputes. (JUL 2002)

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996)

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)

52.236-7 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)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) - Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995)

52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (DEC 2010)

52.245-1 Government Property. (AUG 2010) ALT I (AUG 2010)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (AUG 2010)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) - Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.248-3 Value Engineering - Construction. (OCT 2010)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) MAY 2004 ALT I (SEP 1996).

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991)

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums - Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (NOV 1996)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988)

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

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates. (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response. (NOV 1996)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. (APR 2008)

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 within 90 days after contract award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (DEC 1996)

52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials. (SEP 2010)

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (Dollars)* Item 1:

Item 2:

List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.

Include other applicable supporting information.

* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (DEC 2010)

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

WAGE DETERMINATION No. ID100001, dated 5//6/2011, 5 pages (Construction-Building)

BID BOND

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, 272 pages

OWNER CLIENT PAST PERFORMANCE SURVEY, 2 pages

STATE OF IDAHO CERTIFICATE OF VERIFICATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURCANCE, 4 pages

DRAWINGS

SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

NOTE: Offerors should address questions concerning VETS-100 reporting and reporting requirements to the Office of Veterans Employment and Training Services offices at the following address:

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (JAN 2011)

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (DEC 2008)