FinalRFPWFDeadmanPeteKing.docx

OFFEROR'S COPY

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Issuing Office:

USDA – Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management Idaho Montana Acquisition Team Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Offers Are Solicited For:

West Fork Deadman & Pete King Culvert Replacements

Lochsa-Powell Ranger District Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho County, Idaho

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

1. This is a complete copy. Information and instructions for submission of proposals as well as contract provisions and specifications are contained in this OFFEROR REFERENCE COPY. This copy should be retained by offerors.

2. Note: An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) IS REQUIRED. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. (See Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15.)

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 6

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 7 - 12

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 13 - 14

E- 1 – Inspection of Construction

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 15

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 16 - 25

H-14 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) H-15 - Prework Conference H-16 - Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 26 - 41

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 42 - 53

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

L- 4 - Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

for Construction

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 66 - 68

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP AG-02RC-S-17-0063

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|_| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

3/14/2017

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

845153

6. PROJECT NO.

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management Idaho Montana Acquisition Team Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management Idaho Montana Acquisition Team Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

KAREN RUKLIC

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(208) 983-5144 or email kruklic@fs.fed.us

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

West Fork Deadman Creek & Pete King Creek Culvert Replacements

Lochsa-Powell Ranger Station Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho County, Idaho

Price Range: The Government’s estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000.

**FAXED OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ORIGINAL BID BONDS ARE REQUIRED. OFFERS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND-CARRIED AND RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 AT 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME.

IMPORTANT: This acquisition has been set-aside for HUBZone Concerns (see FAR 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award in Section I). Offerors must be certified HUBZone Concerns with the U.S. Small Business Administration. For information regarding the on-line application process, go to the following website at https://www.sba.gov. This process can take 90 days or more to complete.

11. The Contract time shall begin upon receipt of contract |_| notice to proceed and shall be completed no later than September 15, 2017. This performance period is |_| mandatory, |_| negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10, Alt I)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. _________________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ____________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BLOCK.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

USDA – Forest Service Idaho Montana Acquisition Team Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs Grangeville Office - 104 Airport Road Grangeville, Idaho 83503

All invoices will be processed using the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more. Contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

KAREN RUKLIC

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

WF DEADMAN CREEK & PETE KING CREEK

CULVERT REPLACEMENTS

ROAD NO. 5669 – M.P. 4.90 & M.P. 7.20

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Lochsa - Powell Ranger District Idaho County, Idaho

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

WF Deadman Creek Culvert Replacement:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

METH. OF

MEAS.

PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Pete King Creek Culvert Replacement:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

METH. OF

MEAS.

PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

* Designated Method of Measurement:

AQ - Actual Quantities; LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities; CQ – Contract Quantities

B-2 PRICE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Unit prices and total item amounts must be submitted for all items except those designated as Lump Sum. Do not round the extended item totals and provide unit prices to the nearest dollar.

In addition, the Contractor shall give a price per hour under Items 15 & 34 - 62201 Hydraulic Excavator with Thumb and 16 & 35 - 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.

B-3 BOND PREMIUMS: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization. The above pay items are contract quantities unless noted.

B-4 OFFER SUBMITTAL: As your offer, submit a completed and signed Standard Form 1442, the completed Schedule of Items, a Technical Proposal, an original bid bond, a completed Section K and a completed Verification of Worker’s Compensation Insurance Form (provided in Section J). Technical and price proposals are required for evaluation of offers. See Section L for proposal instructions and Section M for evaluation/award information.

Electronic or facsimile proposals are NOT acceptable.

B-5 ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED – DAVIS-BACON GENERAL WAGE DECISION ID170051, 12/17/2017: 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 $28.60 per hour rate with $11.85 fringe benefits (conformed 11/8/2016).

B-6 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. See Section C-2 for a description of the GFP to be provided under this contract.

B-7 NOTICE TO OFFEROR(S)/SUPPLIER(S): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation’s closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.

It is anticipated that funding will be received by approximately April 15, 2017. Soliciting in advance of funding receipt was determined to be in the best interest of the government due to the material lead times and the need to perform the work during the optimal construction window (low water/summer weather conditions).

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

a. Scope of Contract. This project is being performed on the Lochsa-Powell Ranger District in collaboration with the Nez Perce Tribe Watershed program. The goal of this partnership is to use restoration techniques to improve the waterway. This contract includes installation of two (2) Aquatic Organism Passage deep fill culverts to improve this water way. Erosion control will be used to protect watershed. All work shall be in compliance with this solicitation’s terms, conditions, specifications, drawings and attachments. This includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those designated as Government furnished.

b. Description of Work.

1. West Fork Deadman Creek Culvert FS Road 5541 at Milepost 3.30: Work consists of the removal of existing 56” culvert and replacing with a new 16’ span x 7’-1” Rise, Structural Plate Arch. Work includes culvert removal and disposal of existing culvert, structure excavation, roadway embankment, backfilling, compacting, furnishing and installation of new structural plate arch culvert on precast footing, riprap, and hauling and placing crushed aggregate surfacing, and all other work necessary to complete the project as required by the contract, plans, and specifications. Contractor shall be responsible for culvert layout and road prism staking through a professional surveyor.

2. Pete King Creek Culvert FS Road 418 at milepost 1.13: Work consists of the removal of existing 48” culvert and replacing with a new 15’ span x 5’-8” Rise, Structural Plate Arch. Work includes culvert removal and disposal of existing culvert, structure excavation, roadway embankment, backfilling, compacting, furnishing and installation of new structural plate arch culvert on precast footing, riprap, and hauling and placing crushed aggregate surfacing, and all other work necessary to complete the project as required by the contract, plans, and specifications. Contractor shall be responsible for culvert layout and road prism staking through a professional surveyor.

c. Project Location. The WF Deadman Creek project is approximately 42 miles northeast of the junction of FS Road 101 and FS Road 418. The Pete King Creek project is located east of Kooskia, Idaho approximately 23 miles.

1. To reach the WF Deadman Creek crossing from Kooskia, ID travel East on Highway 12 for 15.5 miles to the junction of Highway 12 and Smith Creek Road, FS Road 101. Turn north on Road 101 and travel for 6.3 miles to the junction with FS Road 418. Turn West on Road 418 and travel for 1.13 miles to the beginning of project. There is also an alternate route to the project over FS Road 500.

2. To reach the Pete King Creek crossing from Kooskia, ID travel East on Highway 12 for 15.5 miles to the junction of Highway 12 and Smith Creek Road, FS Road 101. Turn north on Road 101 and travel for 27 miles to the junction with FS Road 483. Turn East on Road 483 and travel for 2.1 miles to the junction with FS Road 5541. Turn south and travel 3.3 miles to the beginning of project.

d. Price Range The Government’s estimate for the project is between $250,000 and $500,000.

e. Pre-Bid Tour. No pre-bid tour is planned.

f. Start Work. It is estimated that site work will begin on June 26, 2017.

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

h. Construction Timing. All work must be completed by September 15, 2017. Contractor shall notify the CO in writing 14 days prior to starting any ground disturbing work and closing the road. Equipment operation in-stream is prohibited prior to July 15th.

C-2 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

Items 6 and 24: 20404 - Unclassified Borrow

· The Government source for Unclassified Borrow for the Pete King Site is the Jungle Pit Site located at the end of FS Road 5513 in Section 22 of T33N, R6E,BM (Boise Meridian).

· The Government source for Unclassified Borrow for the WF Deadman Creek Site is at Mile Post 25.4 on FS Road 101 located at Mile Post 25.4 in Section 4 of T33N, R7E,BM (Boise Meridian) .

Items 13 and 30: 30809 - Crushed Aggregate - The Government source for Crushed Aggregate for the Pete King and W.F. Deadman Creek sites is the Jungle Pit Site located at the end of FS Road 5513 in Section 22 of T33N, R6.

Waste Site –The waste site for excess and unsuitable material is the Jungle Point Pit Site described above for Pete King and the Pit at MP 25.4 on Road #101for Deadman Creek. All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of away from Forest Lands as per SPS Section 202.

C-3 - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

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

Forest Service supplementary specifications incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract are included as a separate attachment to this solicitation (see Section J). The supplementary specifications applicable to this project are listed below.

NOTE THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST INCLUDES 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 PROPOSALS AND ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST

WF Deadman Creek & Pete King Creek Culvert Replacements

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

Table of Contents Preface 101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions 102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 - Scope of Work 104 - Control of Work 105 - Control of Material 106 - Acceptance of Work 107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 - Prosecution and Progress 109 - Measurement and Payment 152 – Construction Survey and Staking 153 – Contractor Quality Control 155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 156 - Public Traffic 157 - Soil Erosion Control 201 – Clearing and Grubbing 203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions 204 - Excavation and Embankment 208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures 251 - Riprap 272 - Geocell Abutment Stabilization 308 - Minor Crushed Aggregate 553A – Precast Concrete Structures 554 – Reinforcing Steel 603 - Structural Plate Structures 622 - Rental Equipment 626 - Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers 703 - Aggregate 705 - Rock 725 - Miscellaneous Material 736 - Geocell

WF Deadman Creek No. 5541, MP 3.30

Pete King Creek No. 418, MP 1.13

C-5 – DRAWINGS The following drawings entitled “WEST FORK DEADMAN CREEK & PETE KING CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENTS” are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are found in a separate attachment in Section J.

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.

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 Section M).

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.

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.

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, 2017. 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 May 15, 2017. 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.

**In accordance with permits received from cooperating regulatory agencies, construction equipment is prohibited from performing work in-stream prior to July 15, 2017.

F- 3 AGAR 452.211.74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from May 15, 2017 through September 15, 2017.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 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- 2 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 plans and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Forest Service specialists making physical determination based on surface observations.

(b) Weather Conditions. Normal snow conditions indicate a work season from approximately June 1 to October 15.

(c) Transportation Facilities. Access to the projects is located east of Kooskia, Idaho. From Kooskia travel East on Highway 12 a two lane paved highway. FS Road 101 is a long, lane and a half wide w/ turnouts and is a gravel road. FS Road 418 and FS Road 5541 are single lane gravel roads with turnouts.

(d) Material Sources.

Item 20404, Unclassified Borrow for Pete King - The Government source for Unclassified Borrow for the Pete King Site is the Jungle Point Pit at the end of FS Road 5513. This is in Section 22 of T33N, R6E/BM (Boise Meridian).

Item 20404, Unclassified Borrow for WF Deadman Creek - The Government source for Unclassified Borrow for the WF Deadman Creek Site is MP 25.4 on FS Road 101. This is in Section 22 of T34N, R7E/BM (Boise Meridian).

Item 30809 Crushed Aggregate. - The Government source for crushed aggregate for both sites is the Jungle Pit located at the end of FS Road 5513. The pit is in Section 22 of T33N, R6E/BM (Boise Meridian).

Allowable Stockpile Location for WF Deadman Creek – The temporary stockpile for this project is located on FS Road 5541 in Section 24 of T34N, R7E, or as approved by the CO.

H- 3 KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer: Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H- 4 FIRE CONTROL

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.

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.

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.

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: