BurnVictorRFQ.doc

CONSTRUCTION RFQ thru FAC 2005-78B – 12/26/2014

AG-02RC-S-15-0071

Burn and Victor Creek AOP Culvert Replacements

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USDA – Forest Service

Idaho Montana Acquisition Team Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs Grangeville Office

104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530 See Section F: Deliveries and Performance

FOB DESTINATION

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

Burn and Victor Creek AOP Culvert Replacements

Salmon River Ranger District

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Idaho County, Idaho

PLEASE PLACE YOUR QUOTE IN SECTION B-1

AND B-2 SCHEDULES OF ITEMS

FURNISHING QUOTATION: Complete Standard Form 18, Section B, Section K, Technical Proposal and Verification of Workers Compensation Form as your quote. Return to the address shown in Block 5a or FAX to 208-983-4098. Note “Solicitation No. AG-02RC-S-15-0071” on the envelope or FAX coversheet.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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DUNS NO. _____________

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

BURN AND VICTOR CREEK AOP CULVERT REPLACEMENTS

Salmon River Ranger District

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho County, Idaho B- 1 Schedule of Items - BURN CREEK AOP CULVERT REPLACEMENT

of Measure

Qty

Total Price (All Items B- 1)

B- 2 Schedule of Items - VICTOR CREEK AOP CULVERT REPLACEMENT

of Measure

Qty

Total Price (All Items B-2)

Total Quoted Price for Project (B-1 + B-2)

* Designated Method of Measurement: AQ - Actual Quantities, LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities, CQ - Contract Quantities B- 3 Quote Instructions and Basis of Award Quote must include prices for all items in both Schedules of Items B-1 and B-2. One award will be made. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted, provide unit prices for all items except those measured Lump Sum and do not round the extended item amounts. Offer of award will be made to the Quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering but not limited to, such factors as price, past performance, experience and technical approach.

In addition, Contractor shall give a price per hour under Items17 and 33 - 62201 Hydraulic Excavator with Thumb and Items 18 and 34 - 62202 Large Dump Truck for additional work above the estimated quantities that is encountered during the contract performance. The Government does not guarantee that any hourly work shall be ordered and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under these items with no adjustment in contract unit price.

As your quote, submit a completed and signed SF-18, completed Schedules of Items B-1 and B-2, a Technical Proposal, a completed Section K and a completed Verification of Workers Compensation form. Technical and price proposals are required for evaluation of quotations. See Section L for instructions and Section M for evaluation/award information.

Quotes submitted via facsimile are acceptable but submittal via email is not.

B- 4 Payment for Bond Premiums Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

B- 5 Written Acceptance Any contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor.

B-7 Idaho Use Tax

Under Clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, Contractors shall be responsible for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Questions regarding assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208) 799-3491.

B-8 Additional Classification Required – Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision ID 150051, 1/23/2015 A wage rate for an Excavator Operator shall be conformed after award in accordance with FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) and direction provided in the subject Wage Decision. The most recent wage rate approved by the Department of Labor for this classification was $25.56 per hour rate with $12.85 fringe benefits (conformed 9/19/14).

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 Project Description and Location

(a) Description of Work and Locations.

This project is being performed on the Salmon Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in collaboration with the Nez Perce Tribe Watershed program. The goal of the partnership is to use restoration techniques to improve waterways. This contract requires installation of Aquatic Organism Passages on Burn and Victor Creeks along with associated roadwork to improve drainage and decrease sedimentation. The two project sites are located on the same road approximately 1 mile apart. Erosion control measures will be used to protect the watershed. All work shall be in compliance with this solicitation’s specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.

Burn Creek AOP Culvert Replacement: This site is located on National Forest System Road No. 2002 at Mile Post 1.2 in Section 17, T. 25 N., R. 3 E., Idaho County, Idaho. The project requires removal of a 24” diameter corrugated steel pipe on Burn Creek and replacing it with a 103” span X 71” rise corrugated steel pipe-arch, 42 feet in length, 0.109” thickness. It also includes the removal and replacement of an existing 18” CMP and installation of a new 21” span x 15” rise corrugated steel pipe-arch, 30 feet in length, 0.064” thickness. The work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, erosion control measures, structure excavation, roadway embankment, removing and disposing an existing culvert, compaction, riprap, roadway surfacing, furnishing and installing a corrugated steel culvert, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Victor Creek AOP Culvert Replacement : This site is located on National Forest System Road No. 2002 at Mile Post 2.2 in Section 8, T. 25 N., R. 3 E., Idaho County, Idaho. The project requires removal of a 36” diameter corrugated steel pipe on Victor Creek and replacing it with a 103” Span x 71” rise corrugated steel pipe-arch, 42’ long. The work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, erosion control measures, structure excavation, roadway embankment, removing and disposing an existing culvert, compaction, riprap, roadway surfacing, furnishing and installing a corrugated steel pipe-arch culvert, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

(b) Price Range. Government Cost Estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $100,000 - $250,000.

(c) Pre-Bid Tour. No organized site visit is planned for this project.

(d) Start Work. Construction work on the project shall commence no earlier than July 1, 2015, and proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than September 15, 2015.

(e) Construction Timing. All in-stream work must take place between July 15th and August 15th. Contractor shall give 2 days notice before dewatering each channel. Dewatering shall be done slowly to encourage movement of fish out of the construction area and support successful salvage of fish and other aquatic organisms. The contractor can expect up to a 4 hour delays as the FS salvages fish and other aquatic organism. Re-watering of the channel will be done slowly to minimize sediment movement and meet state turbidity standards for water quality as monitored by the C.O.

(f) Period of Performance. See Part I, Section F, Clause 52.211-10 Alt I.

C-2 – Government Furnished Material

· Unclassified borrow

· Crushed aggregate surfacing

· Waste site for excess and unsuitable material.

See Section G-1 and FAR 52.245-1 in Section I-1 for additional information.

C-3 – Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 U.S. Customary Units (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Highway Administration) (2003) Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, U.S. Customary Units are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Copies of these Specifications are available on the internet at www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm C-4 – Forest Service Supplemental Specifications The following Forest Service supplementary specifications are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract are included as separate attachments to this solicitation (see Sections J-2 and J-3). The supplementary specifications applicable to this project are listed below.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST

Burn Creek AOP Culvert Replacement

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST

Victor Creek AOP Culvert Replacement

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

NOTE THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LISTS INCLUDE THE MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS REFERRED TO WITHIN THESE SPECIFICATIONS (EVEN THOUGH NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED HEREIN) ARE ALSO FULLY APPLICABLE TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTES AND ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT.

C-5 – Drawings The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are found in as separate attachments in Sections J-4 and J-5.

Burn Creek AOP Culvert Replacement

Victor Creek AOP Culvert Replacement

C- 6 - Biobased Product Utilization The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Degreasers

Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Greases

Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Sorbents

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Concrete/Asphalt Release Fluids

Composite Panels Sealers Wood and Concrete Sealers

Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers Metalworking Fluids Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract (see Experience Questionnaire, pages **).

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

· The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

· Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

· Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

· The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment; and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 - INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.246-12) (JUL 1986)

(a) Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not--

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) below.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) F- 2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternate I (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 September 15, 2015. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by July 1, 2015. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

Work will commence no earlier than July 1, 2015 and all stream work must occur between July 15, 2015 and August 15, 2015. Operation of equipment within the stream is prohibited outside this time period.

F- 3 AGAR 452.211.74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from July 1, 2015 through September 15, 2015.

F-4 FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

Add the following:

Adjustment of contract prices as described in this section shall not apply to Section 622, Rental Equipment, Items: 62201a, Hydraulic Excavator with Thumb and 62201b, Large Dump Truck. All work under these items will be approved by the government prior to starting with no adjustment in contract unit price. The Government does not guarantee that any hourly work shall be ordered and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under these items with no adjustment in contract unit price.

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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 quoter is required. It will be scheduled and held within 30 days of the commencement of work. The conference will be held at Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forests Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road, Grangeville, ID. Another location may be approved if all parties agree.

G-2- GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

Sources have been designated for this project as follows:

· Crushed Aggregate Source – Government Source. The designated government source for crushed aggregate is the stockpile on Road 221 MP 29.5 (near Old Adam’s Ranger Station).

· Unclassified Borrow Site – Government Furnished. The designated government source for unclassified borrow is the old pit located on Road 2002 in Section 17, T. 25 N., R. 3 E., approximately 1 mile from the project site.

· Waste Site – Government Furnished. The designated government waste site will be the old pit located on Road 2002 in Section 17, T. 25 N., R. 3 E., approximately 1 mile from the project site.This site is to be used for the disposal of unsuitable or excess excavated material only. All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of away from Forest Land as per SPS Section 203.

G-3 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer (CO) 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 prework 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 Specifications, shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

G-4 - SUBMITTAL/NOTIFICATION TIMELINES

Separate plans and notifications are not required for each site except in regards to testing submittals and material certifications for supplies unique to a given site (i.e. culvert materials). For example, one Traffic Control Plan with suffice for the entire project. *See FSSS 153 specific to each site for the entire submittal log.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H-2 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES (Camping)

(a) Camping will be allowed only at the sites designated on the project maps or approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

(b) No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Contracting officer.

Temporary structures such as tent frames, hitch racks, tents and tent pegs shall be removed at the end of the period of use, all evidence of the camp eliminated, and the site restored to its original condition. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Reusable native material may be neatly stacked for future use.

(c) Livestock will not be permitted without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(d) Vegetation shall be undisturbed to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor will be permitted to cut only those trees designated by the CO.

(e) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the CO. All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills shall be reported immediatly to the CO or CO. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on surface water shall be reported to the Idaho State Department of Enviromental Quality. No waste disposal of petroleum product will be permitted on National Forest land.

(f) Chemical toilets are preferred for all campsites, however, the Contractor may be permitted to construct a slit trench when conditions warrant. Any slit trench constructed shall not be located closer than 400 feet to any live stream and is subject to approval of the CO. The trench shall be covered and the area restored to as natural a condition as possible when the camp is closed.

(g) Refuse including waste materials, garbage, and rubbish of all kinds, shall be disposed of in the following manner, and shall guard the purity of streams and living waters:

Garbage, trash, sewage waste, and other litter shall be kept in closed fly-proof containers and periodically hauled to an approved disposal facility located outside of the National Forest.

(h) Waste water shall be disposed of in a leach pit located at least 300 feet from springs, streams, and lakes. The pit shall be a minimum of 2 x 2 x 2 feet and shall be filled with rock two to eight inches in diameter. The leach pit shall be covered with at least two feet of compacted soil when the camp is closed.

(i) No waste or by-products shall be discharged if it contains any substances in concentrations which will result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife, or to human water supplies.

Storage facilities for materials capable of causing water pollution, if accidentally discharged, shall be located so as to prevent any spillage into waters, or channels leading into water, that would result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife or to human water supplies.

(j) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance. Disposal of trash and debris, unusable machinery, Forest Service authorized improvements, etc., shall be kept current. Building materials, firewood, etc., shall be neatly stacked.

The campsite shall be left in a clean condition. Any clean-up work not accomplished by the Contractor at time of camp closure will be done by the Forest Service, and the actual cost of such clean-up will be deducted from payment otherwise due the Contractor.

H-3 PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4) (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 the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Features shown on the plan & profile sheets were identified by visual observation during the preliminary location and survey and during a "plans in hand" review.

(b) Weather Conditions - The project is subject to seasonal limitations from November thru June. Wet weather commonly limits construction operations in October and June.

H-4 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. See FSSS 156 Public 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-5 OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING THE WORK

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Storage of more than 200 gallons of petroleum products on the project must be done under the rules and regulations of the State of Idaho Forest Practices Act (IDAPA 20.02.01) and Pacfish Standard RA-4. A partial list of these requirements are listed below.

(a) Storage containers shall be sited within a constructed dike of sufficient size to contain 125% of the volume of the petroleum products stored in the tanks.

(b) The storage areas shall be located more than 300 feet from any existing stream courses.

Fueling of equipment shall be done in a manner to eliminate potential spills.

(a) Transfer trucks shall be limited to 200 gallons maximum.

(b) Fueling of equipment shall take place a minimum of 300 feet from any stream course. If this requirement cannot be met a written spill plan must be approved by the CO.

(c) All spills shall be reported immediately to the CO. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on nearby surface water must be reported to the Idaho Division of Environmental Quality.

No more than 5 gallons of fuel within 100 feet of a stream are allowed at any one time and storage of more than 5 gallons of fuel requires spill containment measures.

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.

CHANNEL DEWATERING AND FLOW REINTRODUCTION

Contractor shall give notice 2 days before dewatering each channel. Dewatering shall be done slowly to encourage movement of fish out of the construction area and support successful salvage of fish and other aquatic organisms. The contractor can expect up to a 4 hour delays as the FS salvages fish and other aquatic organism. Re-watering of the channel will be done slowly to minimize sediment movement and meet state turbidity standards for water quality as monitored by the C.O.

Recontructed stream channel will be “prewashed”, into a reach equipped with sediment capture devices such as Sedimat, prior to reintrodution of flow to the stream.

NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL. (2/96) In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into work areas, Contractor shall be required to use weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment prior to entry on to the work area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the work area. Only construction equipment so cleaned and inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the work area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated in the same manner as initial move-in. "Construction equipment" does not include pickup trucks and personal vehicles.

Prior to the initial move-in, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make all construction equipment available for inspection by the Forest Service at an agreed upon location. The Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 24 hours advance notification when equipment is ready for inspection.

Straw/Hay Bales shall be certified as “Weed Free”. The source field shall be inspected and certified by the county extension agent from the county that the straw/hay is grown. Each shipment onto the forest shall be accompanied by a certification tag stating that it is weed free. The contractor shall furnish the forest service with a statement of certification.

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 his employees, the Contractor, when requested by the Contracting Officer, shall place his 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 his 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 COd shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the CO 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. The Contractor shall provide at a location satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, a serviceable truck or trailer, equipped with a fire fighting tanker unit to be kept ready for instant use for suppressing forest fires. The unit shall consist of a tank of not less than 100-gallon capacity upon which shall be mounted a live hose reel or live hose basket with 250 feet of at least 3/4-inch I.D. heavy-duty rubber hose; a portable or power takeoff pump with discharge capacity of at least 10 gallons per minute at 150 P.S.I. pressure. Gear type pumps shall be provided with a bypass or pressure relief valve so that the hose nozzle may be shut while the pump is operating. Each tanker unit shall have a hose nozzle of the shut-off type, adjustable for straight stream, spray or fog, at least 12 feet of 1-inch suction hose with an intake screen, an additional 250 feet of 3/4-inch heavy-duty rubber hose or 1-inch cotton jacket rubber-lined or linen hose to be carried on the unit for use as needed. Tools, adapters, accessories and fuel necessary to operate the pump and truck or trailer shall be provided. If a trailer is used, a serviceable vehicle with the proper trailer tow hitch shall be located at a point satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Where water is available, a supply sufficient for rapidly filling the water tank shall be provided at one or more accessible points along or adjacent to the main truck roads.

(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.