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SERVICE RFQ AG-02RC-S-13-0036, 1016/1054B Road Decommissioning

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USDA – Forest Service

R1 IMAT IPNF

3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83815 9/15/2013

FOB DESTINATION

Rita J. Loper, C.O.

Kevin Davis, Technical 765-7497 265-6686

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

June 27, 2013, 4:00 p.m. local time 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)

Sandpoint Ranger District

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Bonner County, Idaho Pre bid Conference see Section L-5.

AG-02RC-S-13-0036 on the envelope.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

1016/1054B ROAD DECOMMISSIONING

Sandpoint Ranger District

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Bonner County, Idaho B- 1 Schedule of Items

ITEM

NO.

PRICE

AMOUNT

Category 1

TOTAL Quote ALL Base Items

OPTION ITEM

LF – Linear Feet EA – Each

LS – Lump Sum

HR – Hour

MI - Mile

TOTAL QUOTE ALL ITEMS Base and Option

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 Scope of Work Award of this solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed Price service contract. This project consists of roadway brushing for access, removing and disposing culverts, full and partial recontouring of the roadway, and scarification of the road prism to reduce road related problems on water quality. The decommissioning includes Stream Channel Restoration which involves full recontouring of the slopes. In addition, to the earth work, the project will consist of seeding and mulching disturbed areas as designated, and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. Standard Industry practice indicates use of Hydraulic Excavator to effectively perform this type of work.

C- 2 Location and Description

The project is located within Bonner County, Idaho. From the intersection of Highway 200 and Highway 95 at the Sand Creek Bridge north of Sandpoint proceed 25.3 miles on Highway 200 east to the Lightning Creek Forest Service Access Road #2294. Proceed .7 miles on road #2294 to Lightning Creek Road #419 and turn left. Proceed approximately 15.5 miles to the #489 Wellington Creek Road and turn left. Proceed one mile to the beginning of the #1054 and 1.25 miles to the beginning of the #1016. To access the 1054B, the existing road barricade will have to be removed at the beginning of the #1054. This will entail setting aside 4 boulders and restoring recontoured travelway for approximately 300 feet. The #1054B is .35 miles up the #1054. The #1054B project site is located in T57N, R2E, Section 11. The #1016 project site is located in T57N, R2E, Section 14, 15, and 23.

C-3 Specifications Definitions

Mobilization – Consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site. Includes obtaining of permits and insurance.

Pioneer Road--Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Protected Streamcourse--A drainage shown on the plans that requires designated mitigation measures.

Relief Swale—A constructed drainage feature excavated into the road prism to pass water from a small stream or seep above the road through the road prism and to the natural drainage feature below the road.

Right-of-Way--A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Scarifying--Scarifying consists of decompacting the full roadbed to a depth of 6” - 12”.

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

Roadway Obliteration/Decommissioning This work shall consist of the removal of roadways by the restoration of all stream crossings which involves excavation to remove all drainage structures and associated fill and restoring the site back to its natural contour. This will also include excavation of some stream crossings without drainage structures, including springs, seeps, and headwater swales. Other work will include removal of the roadbed by full or partial recontouring, deep ripping, scarification, construction of waterbars, removal of ditch relief culverts, clearing and grubbing, roadway brushing, and construction of relief swales. Stream crossings may or may not have water. Prior to working in live streams the Contractor must have an approved Erosion Control Plan as required.

Work shall begin at either the road end or at a location designated by the Contracting Officer and progress out towards the permanent road closure, see 1016/1054B Work List. All designated drainage structures/appurtenances shall be removed. Slash and/or concentrations of woody debris, frozen soil, ice and snow shall not be incorporated into the excavated material. Large woody debris as well as concentrations of slash shall be scattered on the newly recontoured areas. Woody debris and slash shall be placed on the upper and lower margins of the recontoured slope so as to allow wildlife and pedestrian access.

Where roads are overgrown with brush and small regeneration, move and operate equipment over brush without grubbing, scarifying or otherwise destroying the established root system in the roadway except at designated work sites, and for safe passage(a service road) if needed for safety. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer about specific dates to start and stop all work.

Item 157(03) Soil Erosion and Pollution Control

Materials

Provide straw/hay bales, wattles, logs or rolls from a certified noxious weed free source, and submit copies of the certifications to the Contracting Officer prior to utilizing and materials onsite. These will be kept on site and used for erosion control measures. If straw bales are used for erosion control, they may be broke apart and scattered in compliance with mulching.

General.

It is not the responsibility for the contractor to file for the proper Storm Water Permits, however, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the status of the permits have been approved prior to commencing work. This information and copies of the permit can be obtained from the Contracting officer. Additionally, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to submit an Erosion Control Plan detailing control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after work activities in accordance with the plans and storm water permits. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control or practice without prior written approval. Conducting of work activities and the sequence of implementation will be the main measures employed to minimize erosion. Measures to minimize erosion will be required at Stream Channel Restoration sites and the temporary construction access across Wellington Creek. Excavation will occur next to live water at these sites and the Erosion Control Plan should address methods to mitigate sediment input to live water.

Reflect in the Erosion Control Plan information to achieve all requirements in the storm water permits, and any special concerns and measures necessary to protect resources and government improvements continuously throughout the time of the project. Submit the erosion control plan proposal at least 7 days before operations begin to the CO for approval. Include:

(a) The activities and sequence of implementation relating to specific erosion control measures.

(b) The methods used to minimize sediment entering Wellington Creek; during construction of temporary crossing, by minimizing the number of daily crossings of the stream during the implementation period, and rehabilitation of the site following completion of the project on road # 1016. Rehabilitation of the site shall conform with specifications for Item 210(01) Stream Channel Restoration. Payment for Wellington Creek rehabilitation shall be made under Item 157(03) Soil Erosion and Pollution Control.

(c) Type and amount of erosion control materials provided to the jobsite.

Upon completion of work at the site, remove all temporary erosion control devices, dewatering materials and equipment from Government property. At Stream Channel Restoration sites straw bales used for erosion control may be broke apart and used as mulch.

Disposing of Material.

Non Native Material. Material designated for disposal, or AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS, dispose of material in a legal manner, following, all governing entities having jurisdiction. When required, submit receipts or manifests for disposed material from proper disposal facilities. All non-native material designated for disposal will be considered the property of the contractor.

Item 157(01) Mobilization.

“Preparatory work prior to mobilization of equipment to the site shall include cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. The contractor(s) is required to clean all equipment prior to entry on the project site. This cleaning shall remove all dirt; seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in. Truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site must also be cleaned prior to entering the work area.

Prior to initial move-in, the contractor shall make all equipment available for inspection by the Contracting Officer at an agreed upon time and location. Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours advance notification when equipment is ready for inspection. Service vehicles, pickup trucks, cars and other similar vehicles are not considered equipment.

Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

Item 210(01) Stream Channel Restoration.

Stream channel restoration, Item 210(01), shall consist of removing pipe culverts carrying perennial streams, intermittent streams, weeps, and springs and recontouring the ground to match original conditions. Excavate material above and around culvert to facilitate pipe removal. Before placing excavated fill material in the disposal areas, as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, deep ripping of the roadbed is required to a depth of 18-24”. Recontour the excavated fill material to ensure proper drainage. The removal and disposal of any drainage structures shall be in accordance with Removal of Structures and Obstructions. Adjacent roadways shall be recontoured to approximate adjacent side slopes, leaving no oversteepened or undercut material.

Item 210(06) Ditch Relief Culvert Removal.

Ditch relief culvert removal, Item 210(06), shall consist of removing pipe culverts providing roadside ditch relief. Excavate material above and around culvert to facilitate pipe removal. Recontour the excavated fill material to ensure proper drainage, as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. The removal and disposal of any drainage structures shall be in accordance with Removal of Structures and Obstructions. The remaining trench shall be sloped back not steeper than 3:1, remain connected to the inside ditch and be out sloped to provide drainage.

Item 210(08) Full Recontour.

Full recontouring of road shall consist of ripping the roadbed to a depth of 18” - 24", removing the full roadway fill, placing the fill onto the ripped roadbed, and contouring it to the adjacent natural side slopes as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Large and small woody debris shall be scattered on the newly recontoured surface from any available source along the section of roadway being recontoured. The recontoured road slope should closely match the original ground line prior to original construction. Distances are SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Deep ripping of roadbed in these areas will not be paid for separately and is indirectly paid under this pay item according to the schedule of items. The uphill interface of recontoured material with the road prism shall be waterbarred to prevent drainage of road runoff from saturating recontoured material, as SHOWN ON STREAM CHANNEL RESTORATION DRAWINGS.

Item 210(09) Partial Recontour.

Partial recontouring of road shall consist of ripping the roadbed to a depth of 18” – 24”, removing a portion of the fill, placing the fill onto the ripped roadbed, and contouring it to the adjacent natural side slopes as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Large and small woody debris shall be scattered on the newly recontoured surface from any available source along the section of roadway being recontoured. Distances are SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Deep ripping of roadbed in these areas will not be paid for separately and is indirectly paid under this pay item according to the schedule of items. The uphill interface of recontoured material with the road prism shall be waterbarred to prevent drainage of road runoff from saturating recontoured material, as SHOWN ON STREAM CHANNEL RESTORATION DRAWINGS.

Deep Ripping of Roadbed.

Deep Ripping shall consist of decompacting the full roadbed to a depth of 18” - 24”. After decompaction, the road surface shall be left in a roughened condition with no long furrows, which may concentrate or channelize water. Large and small woody debris shall be scattered on the newly ripped surface from available sources along the section of roadway being decompacted. Road segments requiring deep ripping are incidental to Full and Partial Recontour and Stream Channel Restoration.

Item 210(15) Scarifying Scarifying shall consist of decompacting the full roadbed to a depth of 6” - 12”. After decompaction, the road surface shall be left in a roughened condition with no long furrows, which may concentrate or channelize water. Large and small woody debris shall be scattered on the newly scarified surface from available sources along the section of roadway being decompacted. Road segments only requiring scarifying are SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Item 210(11) Relief Swales.

At the site remove all road fill and bedding material and restore to natural ground slope. Soil organic layers and stumps can be used as indicators to determine slope and width of the swale which shall be restored. Blend side slopes of the swale upslope and downslope of the road to determine the re-contour shape. Use features that have not been altered by road construction to connect the swale by excavating to a uniform grade that connects the undisturbed swale upslope and downslope of the road. The restored swale should have a natual appearance that conforms to the surrounding landscape. Relief Swales shall be constructed as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Waterbars.

Construct AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS for Stream Channel Restoration – After, and as staked/marked on the ground by the Contracting Officer. Waterbars will be incidental to the construction of Full and Partial recontouring and Stream Channel Restoration sites. No more than10 waterbars will be required.

Item 210(12) Roadway Brushing Brushing shall be required as part of this contract to access the full extent of the project area. It is up to the contractor to decide which method to employ to accomplish brushing of the travelway. Heavy brush will be encountered, and can be masticated. The 1016 road section is almost entirely heavily brushed. Light to moderately brushed sections of road may be cleared with an excavator by grubbing brush from the travelway and storing it so that it can be used to slash the decommissioned road. The 1054B road section is light to moderately brushed. Both road sections require access for safety reasons and for service vehicles. Equipment access to the 1054B will require constructing a temporary travelway through 300 feet of fully recontoured road, the existing road barricade will need to be removed. Four large boulders will need to be set aside. Upon completion of the work on the 1054B the road will be restored to its recontoured state and the boulders replaced. This will be paid indirectly under Roadway Brushing.

Selective Clearing.

Where roads are overgrown with brush and small regeneration, move and operate equipment over brush without grubbing, scarifying or otherwise destroying the established root system in the roadway except at designated work sites. Cut and utilize as slope stabilization debris, brush within the roadway prism that is designated on the ground or as shown on the drawings.

Item 625(08) Seeding Dry Method with Mulch Seeding.

Time of application shall be during July, August or September or upon written approval by the Contracting Officer. Should climatic conditions permit, application may be performed outside the months marked above upon written approval by the Contracting Officer.

Seed shall be placed on portions of road fill and/or back slopes, waste areas, and other disturbed areas that have been constructed to template lines within 5 days of the construction activity or as specified in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Apply seed mix by the following methods.

(a) Dry method. Application: “The kinds of seed to be furnished and the amounts to be applied in terms of pure seed (PLS) shall be as follows:

STANDARD MOIST SITE MIX

Acceptable substitutes:

Tufted hairgrass "Nortran" (Deschampsia caespitosa) @ 2 PLS LBS/AC for big bluegrass on poorly drained soils or areas with high water table

Pounds of seed to be furnished per acre shall be obtained by dividing the pounds of pure live seed (PLS) required per acre by the product of the percent purity and percent germination.

Example:

5(# PLS/acre) = 6.55 pounds commercial seed per acre.

0.90 x 0.85 (where purity=90% and germination=85%) Mulching.

Vegetative mulch shall be applied as needed. Uniformly apply mulch after seeding at a rate of 2,000 pounds/acre. Application of mulch will only be required at Stream Channel Restoration sites and the Temporary crossing at Wellington Creek or, as MARKED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. Purchased mulch material shall be certified (tagged) weed free straw or grass hay.

Protect and care for seeded areas until final acceptance. Assure that mulch used on the project is certified noxious weed free by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction of use.

EQUIPMENT

The moving of equipment and supplies to the job site and between job sites shall be the Contractors responsibility and is incidental to decommissioning.

Contractor shall provide quality equipment capable of safely performing the work under the terms of the contract. All repairs are the total responsibility of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide a minimum 24 hour advance notice at an agreed upon location to make equipment available for inspection and approval before use. The Contractor shall satisfy all applicable OSHA and DOT requirements or certifications for the operation of offered equipment.

Equipment provided to conduct work must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications:

Year of Manufacture – 2000 or newer.

Hydraulic Excavator (standard industry practice)*

100 – 150 SAE Net Horsepower (HP)

Tracked, crawler type

No fluid leaks, machine may do instream work

Bucket must be equipped with hydraulic thumb, claw style with teeth capable of grasping material

Hook or Eye on backside of bucket to allow attachment of chain or cable

Hydraulically operated

Equipped with a frame mounted hook/eye to accommodate attachment of cable, chain or choker

Equipped with cab/Falling Objects Protective Structures (FOPS)

Capable of 2-speed travel will be preferred for some projects

100HP

Bucket capacity range of 1 cubic yard

Undercarriage width of 8’

Operating weight of 36,000 pounds

Digging depth of 20 feet

150HP

Bucket capacity of 1.75 cubic yards

Undercarriage width of 10’

Operating weight of 45,000 pounds

Digging depth of 21 feet

* Or other types of equipment as approved by the Contracting Officer

OPTION ITEM EQUIPMENT RENTAL-Hourly

Hydraulic Excavator with Thumb. It is anticipated that an excavator of a size capable of performing the excavation needs for the project, i.e. excavation, vegetation transplants, gradient control structures, etc., will be of an adequate size to be acceptable for any work that the Contractor may be directed to perform under this section. This work consists of furnishing and operating equipment for work ordered and directed by the CO not otherwise provided for under the contract.

Make equipment available for inspection and approval before use. Do not measure time for moving equipment between project work sites. Do not measure nonoperable equipment or equipment dependent upon another piece of nonoperable equipment.

The Equipment Operator and CO will maintain a daily written record, such as shift tickets for the equipment showing the following:

· Contract number and project name.

· Name of contractor and operator.

· Equipment make, model, and serial number

This daily record shall be documented on a shift ticket. The Operator performing the work or Designated Contractor Representative and the COR or Inspector shall sign the daily record each day.

Hours of actual operation ordered by the CO to the nearest quarter hour, include any hours of standby, move between sites (if any), and mobilization. Include hours authorized for fueling, time of operation lost with explanation (if applicable).

An hour consists of 60 minutes of actual operation of equipment on authorized Government work. Moving of equipment under its own power, when so ordered by the Forest Service, will constitute authorized work. Nonproductive time such as, but not restricted to, lack of operating supplies or qualified operator, service time, time lost by reason of breakdown or being stuck, or loading time of specified accessories shall not constitute "actual operation".

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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

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

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

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

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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): 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

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) F- 2 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from Notice to Proceed effective date to September 15, 2013.

NOTE: In stream work will only be allowed after July 1 without prior approval by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall be required to submit a Plan of Operation for dewatering and sediment containment to meet project BMP’s. Work will not be allowed on weekends or holidays.

F- 3 AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of the Contract (FEB 1988) The effective period of this contract is from date of award through September 15, 2013.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G- 1 AGAR 452-215-73 Post Award Conference. (NOV 1996). A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held 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.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 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 visual observation.

H- 2 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)

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

On-Site Supervisor and/or Contractor Representative

Equipment Operator(s)

Quality Control Inspector

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit theinformation required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

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

H – 3 Maintenance of Traffic and Use of Warning 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. Project 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. All signs and devices remain the property and responsibility of the Contractor. Work shall not be started until all the required signs are in place.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs 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 the most recent edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative. Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

The road shall be surveyed before work to prevent blocking motorized or non-motorized vehicles.

Devices

· Required signs can be mounted on portable or temporary mountings. Standard MUTCD legends shall be used.

· Traffic approaching the work area from either direction or side approaches shall be warned by signing.

Equipment

· Vehicles and machinery not directly used in the maintenance operation shall be parked off the traveled way to minimize interference with the normal use of the road.

H – 4 Public Traffic

This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels

Retroreflective sheeting

718.01

Temporary concrete barrier

Temporary plastic fence

710.11

Temporary traffic control devices

718.22

General. Keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will safely and adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed _30__ minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than _60__ minutes.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan in accordance with MUTCD Part 6A.01 has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. Assure that all required signs are in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

Do not construct detours outside of the clearing limits or use alternate route detours without the approval of the CO.

Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove or cover devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6E. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

H – 5 Weed-Free Equipment

In order to prevent the introduction of new or 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 equipment shall be washed with a pressure washer that is capable of producing enough water force to thoroughly remove all organic and mineral debris, including excess grease, from the machine. The Contractor shall request inspection of the equipment by the Contracting Officer Representatives and shall obtain the written approval of the COR prior to moving the equipment to the jobsite. The COR shall be given at least 24 hours notice prior. If the equipment is removed from the jobsite, the equipment shall be re-washed and re-inspected. This is considered incidental and no separate payment will be made.

H- 6 Fire Control

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires. For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to the Contractor’s operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(3) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are: (a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards; (b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

(4) Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided:

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

(5) Blasting. Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

(6) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(7) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(8) Debris Burning and Warming Fires. Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

(9) Precautions for Stoves. Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

(10) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

(11) Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

(i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

(ii) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

(iii) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

(12) Pump and Trailer. NOT REQUIRED

(13) Burning. Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(i) Submit a burning plan, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, designed to minimize the impact on air quality and to lessen any fire damage.

(ii) Obtain a burning permit from the District Ranger.

(iii) Use weather forecasts as far as possible in scheduling burning for more favorable dispersal of smoke.

(iv) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion. Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. Piles shall be patrolled during off-work hours to avoid wildfires.

(v) Unless fire season controls dictate otherwise, burning shall be scheduled, as far as practicable, for the most favorable conditions during the burning period.

(vi) Under certain atmospheric conditions, smoke accumulations may become excessive and in these cases, the Regional Forester may, at his/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

H- 7 Loss, Damage, or Destruction

(a) Equipment furnished with operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

All claims arising under this clause will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

H- 8 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.

H – 9 Environmental Protection Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

· Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

· Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

· Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

· Containment procedures.

· Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

· Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

H – 10 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 - 11 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.

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Personal Protective Equipment

(a) The Contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

(b) Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

(c) Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

(d) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, to each employee who operates a chain saw, chain saw chaps and assure the chaps are worn during saw operations. These chaps must be approved by Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg.

(e) The Contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

(f) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling objects or flying objects wears a hard hat that meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

(g) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

(h) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise e.g., chain saw operation.

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State of Idaho’s Notice to Offeror

(a) Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws, the contractor must provide (1) evidence that they have the required workers' compensation coverage or, (2) documentation from the State of Idaho exempting the contractor from such coverage.

(b) Contractors should obtain and complete a State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers'…