Nez_Perce-Clearwater_NF_Trail_Brushing_(AG-02RC-S-17-0049).doc

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Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

North Fork Ranger District

Clearwater County, Idaho

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

FURNISHING QUOTATION: Complete Standard Form 1449, Schedule of Items, and Solicitation Provisions as your quote. Please return to the address shown in Block 9. Place “Solicitation No. AG-02RC-S-17-0049 on the envelope.

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.2/2012)

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Prescribed by GSA ‑ FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SERVICES AND PRICES

Continuation of SF-1449 block: 19

TRAIL BRUSHING

North Fork Ranger District Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater County, Idaho

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

For each item, please provide a price per mile. Regular per mile work includes the following requirements: 981 – Brush Cutting, 982 – Logging Out, & 991 – Drainage Maintenance.

Technical Packages are required for the evaluation of quotes.

FAR

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards. (Oct 1995)

The Government may make multiple contract awards from this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make a single award, if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. Contractors must submit prices for all Items and Sub-items within an Item to be considered for award.

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards under this solicitation. Quoters must submit prices for all Sub-items to be considered for award. In the event that quoted prices exceed funding availability, award may be offered to quoters for quantities less than those shown in an Item.

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit. (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

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

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest has a need for contractors to perform brushing work on Forest Service trails. Contract issued by the Government will detail the location of the work, the type and quantity of work, and the time for performance.

The Contractor(s) shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials to perform all operations necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the Solicitation Provisions, Contract Clauses, Statement of Work, and task orders issued as a result of this solicitation.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

“Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects” (October, 2014) 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. Attached Standard Specifications 981, 982, and 991 have been modified to suit local needs and supersede the version in “Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails”. Copies of the “Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails” (September, 1996) are available on the Web at: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/trailplans/index.shtml.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Section 981 – Brush Cutting

Description

981.01 Work. This work consists of removing brush and trees less than 6 inches in diameter, and shrubs within the clearing limits.

Requirements

981.02 General. Remove all limbs of shrubs and trees that extend across or into the clearing limits as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or 1 ft. above the top of the cut-slope of all ditches, catch basins, and trail structures, whichever is greater. Saw or cut limbs flush with the tree trunk. Make cuts in a manner that will not tear or strip bark from the trees.

Cut and remove from the clearing limits all woody plants exceeding 0.5 inches in stem diameter or one (1) foot in height. The maximum size material to be cut under this specification is 6 inches in diameter when measured at a height of 6 inches above the ground on the uphill side of the stump.

Cut all brush and small, woody plants as near flush to the ground surface as possible. When impractical to cut plants flush, the maximum stem length shall be 2 inches.

Scatter the clearing debris removed from the clearing limits outside and below the clearing limits. Do not place materials in stream channels, drainage ways, ditches, culvert inlets, or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trail bed.

Measurement

981.03 Method. Determine the quantity of brush cutting units by measuring the slope distance along the trail centerline.

Payment

981.04 Basis. Make payments, for all units inspected and accepted, at the unit price SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

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PAY UNIT

981(01) Brush Cutting mile

Section 982 – Logging Out (Required on ALL ITEMS) Description

982.01 Work. This work consists of removing brush, logs, and down trees from the clearing limits.

Requirements

982.02 Clearing Out. Cut and remove all logs that extend across or into the clearing limits as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or 1 ft. above the top of the cut-slope of all ditches, catch basins, and trail structures, whichever is greater. This includes all previously cut logs within the defined clearing limits. All limbs from fallen trees that extend into the clearing limits must be cut flush to the bole of the tree and removed. The portions of cut logs that remain on the upper side of the trail shall be either firmly anchored to prevent sliding or rolling onto the trail way or moved across the trail to the lower side and scattered outside the clearing limits.

Fell all trees over 3 inches in diameter that are leaning into the clearing limits and that are within 10 feet above the trail bed as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Stump height of leaning trees that are cut outside the clearing limits shall be cut flush on the uphill side of the stump. Disposal and payment for the leaning trees described above will be the same as for down logs and trees.

Remove roots, root wads, and stumps from trees within the clearing limits that have been uprooted.

Rerouting the trail around windfalls, uprooted trees, and other obstacles will not be permitted. Repair sections of the trail tread that have been damaged by uprooted stumps as necessary to provide safe passage on the trail. Payment for such work will be incidental to the specified work item, and no extra payment will be made.

Remove sticks or wood chunks exceeding 2 inches in diameter and 1 foot in length that have fallen on to the trail bed.

Scatter the down trees on the lower side of the trail way outside the clearing limits. Do not place such materials in stream channels, drainage ways, ditches, culvert catch basins, or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trail bed.

Measurement

982.03 Method. Determine the quantity of logging out units by measuring the slope distance along the trail centerline.

Payment

982.04 Basis Make payment, for all units inspected and accepted, at the unit prices SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

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982(01) Logging Out mile

Section 991 – Drainage Maintenance (Required on ALL ITEMS) Description

991.01 Work. This work consists of cleaning all drainage structures such as: culverts, water bars, drainage dips, ditches, stream fords, gully crossings, puncheons and bridges. Drainage maintenance also includes removal of vegetation and debris from the disturbed (constructed) surface area of the drainage structure, such as ditches, catch basins, water bar spillways, sumps, etc.

Materials

991.02 Requirements. Use materials meeting the requirements of the following sections:

961 -- Rock, Grid Pavement Units, and Aggregate

962 – Materials for Timber Structures

Requirements

991.03 General. Where trail drainage facilities have been plugged and the water has been diverted from the intended channel, remove the debris causing the diversion and return the drainage to the channel. Divert water off and away from the trail bed.

Clean ditches to permit the free flow of water into culverts and away from the trail. Remove all woody vegetation that is within 1 ft. of the top of the cut-slope of all ditches and catch basins.

Scatter all unusable or unneeded material that is cleared from the drainage structures 3 feet or more beyond and below the trail or drainage facility and out of watercourses.

991.04 Culverts. Remove debris and soil from catch basins and inlet and outlet ditches and inside culverts to permit the unobstructed flow of water into, through, and away from the culvert.

991.05 Water bars. Clean the upgrade side of all existing water bars and maintain them as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Use and compact suitable material removed from the upgrade side of wood and rock water bars to bring the trail tread flush with the top of those water bars on the downgrade side. Rubber belted water bars should have all debris removed from the upgrade and downgrade sides of the rubber belting in order to allow the rubber to flex as intended. Remove all accumulated soil and debris from the leadoff area and outlet ditches of all water bars until the drain is a minimum of 4 in. deep and ditches are a minimum of 12 in. wide with angled cut slopes as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. All leadoff ditches must maintain a sustained negative grade until water flows freely down the hill slope.

991.06 Drainage Dips. Clean deposited material and restore drainage dips as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Remove all debris from the leadoff area of dips until the drain is a minimum of 4 in. deep and ditches are a minimum of 12 in. wide with angled cut slopes as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. All leadoff ditches must maintain a sustained negative grade until water flows freely down the hill slope.

Use suitable material obtained by cleaning dips for fill on the downgrade side, removing rock more than 2 inches at its greatest dimension. Compact all material placed in the trail tread.

991.07 Trail Structures. Clean all debris off of the surface of all lumber decked trail structures, such as bridges and puncheons. Dispose of debris on the down slope side of trail out of clearing limits. Do not place such materials in stream channels, drainage ways, ditches, culvert catch basins, or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trail bed.

991.08 Stream fords and Gully Crossings. Remove debris and loose rocks over 2 inches from existing stream crossings to provide the tread width. Level and smooth the stream bottom with gravel or rock less than 2 inches in greatest dimension to provide a crossing.

Measurement

991.09 Method. Determine the quantity of drainage maintenance units by measuring the slope distance along the centerline. Measure other items by a count of those designated.

Payment

991.10 Basis. Make payment for all units inspected and accepted, at the unit price SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM

PAY UNIT

991(01) Drainage Maintenance mile

North Zone Trail Brushing Items

Item #1: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #531 Windy Bill ( 14.2 miles)

Starting Point:

T37N R10E, Sec. 7, Jct. Tr. 167

Ending Point:

T39N R11E, Sec. 31, Jct. Tr. 524

Last maintenance period was 2013; last brushed: Southern half brushed 1999

Motorcyles Allowed

Item #2: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01), 991(01)

Tr. #634 Windy Creek (8.7 miles)

T36N R9E, Sec. 3, jct. Tr. 20

T37N R10E, Sec. 21, jct. Tr. 167

Last maintenance period was 2013; last brushed 1998

Motorcycles are not allowed

Item #3: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #221 Old Samson ( 3.8 miles)

T42N R3W, Sec. 3, Jct. Rd. 328

T43N R3W, Sec. 14, Jct. Rd. 377

Last maintenance period was 2016; last brushed: Partially brushed every year

Motorcyles and ATV’s Allowed 05/1-11/01

Item #4: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #221-A Samson Connector ( 2.3 miles)

T42N R3W, Sec. 2, Jct. Tr. 224-A, in Giant White Pine CG

T43N R3W, Sec. 35, Jct. Tr. 221

Last maintenance period was 2016; last brushed: Partially brushed 2003 Motorcyles Allowed 05/1-11/01

Item #5: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #223 East Dennis ( 3.5 miles)

T42N R3W, Sec. 34, Jct. Rd. 328

T43N R3W, Sec. 22, Jct. Rd. 3832

Last maintenance period was 2016; last brushed: Partially brushed 2005 Motorcyles Allowed 05/1-11/01 Item #6: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #2230 Fish Butte ( 4.4 miles)

T35N R9E, Sec. 33, Jct. Tr. 2

T35N R8E, Sec. 34, Jct. Rd. 483

Last maintenance brushing period was 5-10 years

Motorcyles Allowed 06/01-10/01

Item #7: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01), 991(01)

Tr. #116-A Frenchman Butte (3.0 miles)

T34N R7E, Sec. 2, jct. Rd. 483

T34N R7E, Sec. 24, jct. Rd. 5541

Last maintenance brushing period was 1980’s?

Item #8: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #204 Skookum ( 5.5 miles)

T36N R10E, Sec. 36, Jct. Hwy. 12

T36N R10E, Sec. 14, Jct. Rd. 500

Last maintenance brushing period was 1990’s

Item #9: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #501 Cache Creek ( 5.7 miles)

T27N R11E, Sec. 33, Jct. Tr. 502(Bargamin Creek Ford)

T26N R11E, Sec. 15, Jct. Tr. 576 (Dead Man Saddle)

Last maintenance period was 2016; last brushed: ?

Motorcycles are not Allowed Item #10: Work Items: 981 (01), 982 (01) , 991(01)

Tr. #113 West Fork Rapid River ( 7.0 miles)

T23N R1E, Sec. 6, Rapid River Fish Hatchery

T23N R1W, Sec. 29, McCray Place

Last maintenance period was 2016; last brushed: ?

Motorcycles are not Allowed

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Inspection Procedure. The Government will perform contract quality assurance as necessary to determine compliance with specifications and to provide the basis for computing the rate of payment. The Government may conduct visual observations and/or sample measurements to determine compliance with specifications. The Contractor shall notify the COR when each trail is complete and ready for inspection. The Government will conduct inspections within 14 days of notification of completion of work by the Contractor.

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.

2-Cycle Engine Oil Chain Bar Lubricants Diesel Fuel Additives

Penetrating Lubricants Greases Lube Chain Lubricants

Multi-purpose Lubricants Degreasers All Purpose Cleaners

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 FAR 52.212-2).

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.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 Addendum to - Contract Terms (MAY 2015) Add the following language to paragraph (a) of FAR 52.211-4:

Re-inspection. If the original inspection results are unacceptable and a second or third inspection is required after rework, the inspection procedures will be the same as the first inspection. Requests for re-inspection must be made in writing. The cost of the re-inspection will be the inspector’s hourly wage applied to the time it takes to re-inspect the work. The contractor shall deduct the cost of the re-inspection from their invoice.

FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEPT 2013)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall make maximum use of biobased products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless—

(1) The product cannot be acquired—

(i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following:

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov.

(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall—

(1) Report to http://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and

(2) Submit this report no later than—

(i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and

(ii) At the end of contract performance.

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from *___Date of Award _______ through __________31 October 2018_______.

Idaho Workers Compensation Law

(a) Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws, the Contractor must provide a completed State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance form to the Government. This form will be submitted to the Idaho Industrial Commission by the Government in order to assure that the Contractor in line for award has the required worker’s compensation coverage or is exempt from the requirement for coverage.

(b) A copy of the State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers' Compensation Insurance form has been provided for use in the Attachments and shall be completed and submitted as part of the offer.

(c) This certificate of verification shall be fully executed by the Contractor and signed by the Industrial Commission Compliance Officer prior to award of the contract.

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.

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_x_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_x_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

_x_ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_x_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

_x_ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

_x_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_x_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

_x_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_x_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_x_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_x_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_x_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

__ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_x_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_x_ (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

__ (62)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

_x_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016)).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Service Contract Labor Standards Statute: If this is a contract in excess of $2,500, the Contractor is required to pay certain minimum wages to all service employees working under this contract. These required minimum wages are stated in the attached Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute. Pursuant to Executive Order 13658, the minimum hourly wage rate required to be paid to workers performing on, or in connection with, contracts and subcontracts subject to FAR Subpart 22.19, is at least $10.20 per hour beginning January 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, an amount determined by the Secretary of Labor. See FAR Subpart 22.19.

The following attachments are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract (see separate document(s)).

Attachments:

1.) Maps: “Trail Brushing Maps_5_AG-02RC-S-17-0049.pdf” (10 Pages)

2.) Maps: “NezFireMap2017.pdf” (1 Page)

3.) Maps: “ClwFireMap2017.pdf” (1 Page)

4.) Project Specification: “ATV Rolling Dip Clearing.pdf “ (1 Pages)

5.) Project Specification: “Clearing_limits - Level 1_981_982.pdf “ (1 Pages)

6.) Project Specification: “Removal of down trees_982.pdf “ (1 Pages)

7.) Forest Clauses: “Standard waterbar cleaning_991.pdf “ (1 Pages) 8.) Forest Clauses: “Local Forest Special Contract Requirements.docx” (9 Pages) 9.) Forest Clauses: “MINIMUM IMPACT CAMPING GUIDELINES.docx “ (2 Pages)

10.) Forest Clauses: “Trail Design Criteria (Fisheries Biological Assessment).pdf “ (1 Pages)

11.) Wage Determination: “WD 95-0228_AG-02RC-S-17-0049.docx “ (4 Pages)

10.) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (21 Pages) 11.) FAR 52.212-1 Commercial Items (Addenda).docx, (5 Pages)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision 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 REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

FAR

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (JAN 2017) Delete Section (f) in its entirety.

Change all reference to “Offer” and “Offeror” to read “Quote” and “Quoter.”

Quotations should contain the quoter’s best technical and price terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotations. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. It is the Government’s intent to award without holding discussions. Technical Packages should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms, from a price and technical standpoint, which the quoter can submit to the Government. After the evaluation of quotations, the Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any purchase order. The Contracting Officer will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of the Government’s choice and will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15.The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria.

1.

Qualifications and Experience. Identify the individuals who will perform the work and describe their qualifications and experience in trail maintenance and related work. Be specific as to their experience in the types of trails you are proposing prices for in the Schedule of Items, in terms of motorized and wilderness trail work.

2.

History of Past Performance. Provide a list of all previous trail brushing and train maintenance and similar contracts awarded to your firm in the past three years. Include details on the size and location of the contracts, the individuals who performed the work, and provide the name and telephone number of the Contracting Officer for each. If problems were encountered on any of these contracts, please identify them and the corrective measures taken to prevent a recurrance. We will assess the history of quality work, timely completion, and commitment to customer satisfaction of the firm and individual workers.

3. Work Plan and Production Schedule. Describe your ability to complete the project in a timely manner in terms of workforce and production schedule, addressing such things as crew size, production rates, equipment to be used, and dates of performance. Describe your ability to timely complete all of the Items you could accept in terms of the maximum number of miles that could be ordered each year. Please reference your proposed work production rate.

· The Work Plan and Production Schedule submitted in the Contractor’s Technical Proposal shall describe the workforce to be provided and production rates to be achieved, and include dates of performance for each Item.

4. Price. Prices submitted in the Schedule of Items will be evaluated for reasonableness and the degree to which they reflect an understanding of the work requirements.

*See FAR 52.212-1 Commercial Items (Addenda).docx for further information.

Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

(a) Definition. "Facsimile Proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Definition. “E-Mail Proposal,” as used in this provision, means a…