ConstructionRFP.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:

Mill Creek Bridge #1 Road No. 309 – M.P. 0.9

Salmon River 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

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 9

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 10 - 11

E- 1 – Inspection of Construction

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 12

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 13 - 14

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 15 - 22

H- 12 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 23 - 38

I-1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference I-2 – Variation in Estimated Quantity (Addenda)

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

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 39 - 50

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications K- 3 – Corporate Tax Delinquency/Felony Conviction Representation

L- 4 - Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

for Construction

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 63 - 65

M- 2 - Award Statement

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP AG-02RC-S-17-0154

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|_| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

7/31/2017

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

861363

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):

MILL CREEK BRIDGE #1 ROAD NO. 309 – M.P. 0.9

Salmon River Ranger Station; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho County, Idaho

Price Range: The Government’s estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000.

**FAXED OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ORIGINAL BID BONDS ARE REQUIRED. OFFERS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND-CARRIED AND RECEIVED BYAUGUST 29, 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 August 30, 2018. 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 83530

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 Generat ed STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

MILL CREEK BRIDGE #1

ROAD NO. 309 M.P. 0.9

SALMON RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Meas.

Qtys

* Designated Method of Measurement: CQ=Contract Quantity; AQ=Actual Quantity LSQ=Lump Sum Quantity VQ=Vehicle Quantity *Please note that there is an error in the Drawings, Sheet 2, Estimated Quantities. The Wood Posts and Object Markers are mistakenly referred to as Contract Quantities. Per clause, I-12 Order of Precedence – Construction, the AQ - Method of Measures denoted above on the Schedule of Items take precedence over the CQ method indicated on the plans.

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 when required to the nearest dollar.

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. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted. 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). Corporate offerors are also required to submit forms AD-3030 and AD-3031 (provided as attachments to the solicitation). 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, 7/21/2017: 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 July 2017).

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 G-2 for a description of the GFP to be provided under this contract.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Description of Work: The Mill Creek Bridge #1 project requires removal of an existing timber bridge and construction of a new 67’-0” span by 16’-0” useable width concrete bulb tee bridge with a concrete grade beam foundation. The bridge is located on Forest Service Road No. 309 (milepost 0.9) at the Mill Creek stream crossing. Improvements consist of, but are not limited to, structure excavation, placement of riprap, installation of foundation fill, installation of concrete grade beams, installation of bulb tee beams, installation of cast-in-place concrete end diaphragms/wingwalls and curb, embankment and excavation of the roadway approaches, placing new crushed aggregate surfacing and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications. This includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those designated as Government furnished.

(b) Project Location: The project is located in the Clearwater Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, southeast of Grangeville in Idaho County, Idaho (Section 27, Township 29 North, Range 4 East). Refer to the location map on the title sheet of the plans.

(c) Price Range: Government cost estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $100,000 and $250,000.

(d) Pre-Bid Tour: None

(e) Pre-Bid Conference: None

(f) Start Work: Work on the project site shall commence no earlier than June 1, 2018, proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than September 30, 2018.

**All in-stream work must take place between July 15 and August 30, 2018 unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

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

(h) Government-Furnished Property (See Section G-1 and FAR 52.245-1 include by reference in Section I-1.)

C-2 - DRAWINGS (entitled ““MILL CREEK BRIDGE #1 ROAD NO. 309 – M.P. 0.9”). The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are found in a separate attachment in Section J.

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 & Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03) are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03) are available in PDF format on the Western Federal Lands Highway Division website at www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm.

C-4 - SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The Supplemental Project Specifications listed in the Supplemental Specification List are applicable to this contract and are located in a separate attachment in Section J.

NOTE THAT THE 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

MILL CREEK BRIDGE #1 ROAD NO. 309 – M.P. 0.9

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

C- 4 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.

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).

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 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

(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) of this section.

(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, at no increase in contract price, 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 30, 2018. 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 November 1, 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.

No work on the project site shall occur prior to June 1, 2018 and all in-stream work shall take place between July 15 and August 30, 2018 unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

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

The period of performance of this contract is from date of Notice to Proceed issuance through September 30, 2018.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1- 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.

· Waste Site – Government Furnished - A waste site for excess or unsuitable material will be located by the CO within 3 miles of the project site in National Forest lands.

· Materials Stockpile Site – Government Furnished – The Contractor will be allowed to stockpile material, including riprap, foundation fill, crushed aggregate, and bridge components at the site adjacent to the existing roadway. Materials must be stockpiled in such a manner as to allow for safe passage of the general public along the road access and to avoid damage to any trees at the project site. Provide the CO 72 hours advance notification prior to stockpiling any materials at the construction sites.

· Roadway Embankment Source – Government Furnished - The Contractor shall use suitable onsite material (estimated at 40% useable) from structure excavation and roadway excavation for embankment construction. All material must be approved by the CO before placement. A source for additional roadway embankment material (if necessary) will be located by the CO within 3 miles of the project site.

· Riprap Source – Government Furnished – The Contractor shall use suitable on-site riprap material from the location shown on the plans. The material shall be approved by the CO before placement.

· Backfill Material – Government Furnished – Suitable structure excavation material (estimated at 40% useable) may be utilized as backfill. Any additional material shall come from a material source located by the CO within 3 miles of the project site. If utilized, this material shall be approved by the CO.

G-2 – 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-3 – SUBMITTAL/NOTIFICATION TIMELINES

*See FSSS 153 for the entire submittal log.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 1 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-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 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-3 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-4 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 District Ranger.

(b) No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the C.O.R.

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 COR.

(e) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the COR. All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills will be reported immediately to the CO or COR. Spills over 25 gallons will be reported to CO and 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 COR. 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.

(k) 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-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 COR.

(c) All spills shall be reported immediately to the COR. 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.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Hourly equipment work is for transplanting of local native vegetation and other unforeseen work.

LOGS/WOODY DEBRIS: Logs or woody material including merchantable timber will be placed in stream or in riparian areas as directed by CO. No woody material shall be removed from construction site.

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 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material, which falls outside of these limits, shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

H-7 FIRE CONTROL (FS 236-1)

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…