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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

03/10/2016

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Idaho Montana Acquisition Team

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Grangeville, ID 83530

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO CODE

**See Item Descriptions Exhibits

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same as Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR ADDRESS CODE

DUNS NO: ___________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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.

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

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Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

PLEASE PLACE YOUR PRICE QUOTE(S) IN

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS, pages 3-4 Please return to the address shown in Block 9. Place “Solicitation No. AG-0343-S-16-0006” on the envelope or FAX to (208)983-4098.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

KAREN RUKLIC

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.2/2012)

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Prescribed by GSA ‑ FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

ITEMS REQUIRED:

Signed & Dated Standard Form 1449 (2 Pages)

Signed & Dated Amendments (Posted to FBO during solicitation period)

Schedule of Items (Price Quote), pages 3-4 Technical Proposal addressing the criteria identified below – 1 Copy, see FAR 52.212-2 on pages 80-82 for instructions.

1. Past Performance

2. Qualifications & Experience

3. Work Plan & Production Schedule Completed AGAR 452.209-70 Representation by Corporation Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax or Felony Conviction (page 83).

Completed FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (starts on page 83).

Completed State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers Compensation Insurance (located with the solicitation exhibits/attachments).

Submission Methods

1. Fax #: 208-983-4098

2. Hard Copy Mail To:

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Grangeville Office ATTN: Karen Ruklic

104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530

Solicitation # AG-0343-S-16-0006 (on envelope)

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ___________________________________

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32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Continuation of SF1449 Block 27: The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far/

SERVICES AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

of

Meas.

Qty 2016

#1: North Fork RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#2: North Fork RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#3: North Fork RD

(Kelly Creek) Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#4: North Fork RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#5: North Fork RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#6: North Fork RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#7: Palouse RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#8: Lochsa/Powell RD Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#9: Lochsa/Powell RD

Mixed Trail Mtce Wilderness Non Wilderness

AQ

AQ

Mile Mile 49.6 4.3

#10: Lochsa/Powell RD

Mixed Trail Maintenance

Wilderness

Non Wilderness

AQ

AQ

Mile Mile 65.5

#11: Moose Creek RD Mixed Trail Maintenance

Wilderness – 55.1 miles Non Wilderness – 1.2 miles

AQ

AQ

Mile Mile 55.1 1.2

#12: Salmon River RD

(Gospel-Hump) Wilderness Trail Mtce

#13: Salmon River RD

(Rapid River)

Non Wilderness Trail Mtce

#14: Red River RD (Warm Springs Bar) Mixed Trail Maintenance

Wilderness

Non Wilderness

AQ

AQ

Mile Mile 6.8 37.5

#15: Red River RD (Sourdough) Mixed Trail Maintenance

Wilderness

Non Wilderness

AQ

AQ

Mile

AQ

0.55 23.7

* Designated Method of Measurement: AQ = Actual Quantity

GENERAL INFORMATION/PRICING INSTRUCTIONS:

Contractors shall propose prices per mile and per foot that will apply to each Item of interest for the base year (2016) and each optional renewal period of the contract (2017-2018). Refer to the Item Descriptions in the solicitation attachments for a specific list of trails for planned for maintenance in 2016. These numbers are estimates based on need. Task Orders will be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) identifying the individual trails to be maintained each year and payment will be made based on the actual quantity of work performed.

Contractors may quote prices on any or all Trail Maintenance, Brush Cutting and Slide Repair – Tread Maintenance Items (1-19). If quoting on multiple items, quoters shall state the total amount of work that they could accept in the Technical Proposal submitted.

No minimum quantities of work are guaranteed under Items 17 and 18 Non Wilderness and Wilderness Brush Cutting or Item 19 Slide Maintenance. Work of this type will only be awarded in conjunction with an award of a Trail Maintenance Item or Items (1-16). Work of this type may be ordered based on the unit prices awarded on a limited basis subject to the maximum quantities prescribed below. This additional work SHALL be agreed upon prior to commencement of work; in most situations, the government shall have the contractor mark such areas and then order the work during the following year. This will alleviate added government oversight and any numerical discrepancies that would possibly arise. Sections will be marked and measured by FS personal. Brushing work will be along sections of overgrown tread along trails where vegetation is the thickest. The contractor SHALL NOT do these additional tasks unless ordered by the CO through an executed task order. Any unapproved, additional work that is accomplished shall not be compensated.

This solicitation will result in the award of multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts. Award will be made by Item. Each resultant award will require performance of trail maintenance work for the Forest in a specific geographic area as defined by the Item descriptions and maps provided as attachments to the contract. Only one contractor will be awarded work for each geographic area; task orders will not be competed amongst all IDIQ awardees. Each Item awarded shall be subject to the minimum and maximum quantities detailed in AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988). Task orders will be placed throughout the contract period that detail the precise location, type and quantity of work based on the per mile price awarded for the given year of performance.

If a renewal option is exercised, in general, the Government will order maintenance on the same trails and/or substitute similar trails that are in the same general geographic area, require the same specifications, have similar motorized equipment limitations, and are in similar condition in terms of the last maintenance period. It is anticipated that a core group of trails from the 2016 program for each Item will be maintained in each year that a given contract is renewed.

If the quoted prices exceed funding availability, the number of miles ordered in a particular Item may decrease from the preliminary estimates (subject to the Item minimum quantity) or the Government may opt to not award an Item/Items in its entirety.

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988) During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering, the Government shall place minimum orders per item for the base year (2016) and each exercised renewal period (2017/2018) as shown in the table below. Orders per item for the base year and each exercised renewal period shall not be in excess of the maximum amounts shown below.

Item

Each Year Maximum Miles

Each Year

3 – North Fork RD (Kelly Creek) Non Wilderness

12 – Salmon River RD (Gospel-Hump) Wilderness

13 – Salmon River RD (Rapid River) Non Wilderness

14 – Red River RD

(Warm Springs Bar) Mixed

15 – Red River RD (Sourdough) Mixed

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest requires annual trail opening and maintenance on Forest Service trails. The work includes logging out, drainage maintenance and rock removal on non-wilderness and wilderness trails as described in the technical specifications. Slide maintenance and tread repair are required in connection with uprooted trees. Contractors shall be held responsible for all downed trees; there will be NO tree counting. However, trees felled by unusual, extreme wind events are outside the scope of this contract. Slide maintenance/tread repair (outside of that referred to above) and brushing are not standard trail opening/maintenance requirements but may be authorized by separate orders as needed and negotiated under the rates provided in Items 17-19. The Contractor(s) shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials to perform all operations necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the contract terms, conditions, specifications, drawings and contract attachments/exhibits.

This solicitation will result in the award of multiple Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts. Each resultant award will require performance of trail maintenance work for the Forest in a specific geographic area as defined by the Item descriptions and maps provided as attachments to the contract. Only one contractor will be awarded work for each geographic area. Task orders will be placed throughout the contract period that detail the precise location, type and quantity of work.

This project is one of the implementation projects of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP). The goal of the CFLRP project is to utilize collaborative, science based ecosystem restoration techniques to improve watershed function while encouraging ecological, economic and social sustainability with an emphasis on providing local employment opportunities.

PERFORMANCE DEADLINES

The starting dates in the table below are estimates of when work may begin on an Item; however, not all trail segments within an Item are expected to be open on that date. Regardless of actual starting date, all Trail Maintenance Items shall be completed no later than the dates shown in the table below for the year in which award or renewal was made.

The Contractor shall make progress at a rate that will assure completion of work by the required completion date for each Item. Award of more than one Item to a Contractor will not change the required performance period for each Item. If multiple Items are awarded to one Contractor, the respective performance times will run concurrently, not consecutively. Work may be performed on each Item in succession provided a rate of progress is maintained to ensure completion of all work by the required deadlines.

ITEM NO.

ESTIMATED

STARTING DATE

REQUIRED

COMPLETION DATE

Prior to commencement of work, the COR will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. Also at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be discussed. The Contractor may begin work under the contract when conditions are suitable and upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed (see FAR 52.211-10 Alt I).

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY NONE

USE OF MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES

It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to ensure that motorized equipment and/or transport/use is commensurate with the management directions for the areas in which the trails are located. The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Clearwater NF and Forest Access guide for the Nez Perce NF provide information on roads and trails with motorized use restrictions. These guides are available from Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor’s and Ranger District Offices. All areas outside of wilderness provide for the use of chainsaws.

STOCK LIMITATIONS

In order to decrease chances for site degradation, the use of saddle and pack stock will be kept at the minimum necessary to accomplish the project. A maximum 6 head per trip addresses the initial camp and tool supply. Once tools and camp are transported into the job site, use of stock will be limited to 3 head* during the length of the project. At the end of the project and for complete camp movement during the project, stock shall not exceed 6 head. Stock not in use shall be removed from the National Forest until such time as they are required.

*Based on a 2 person crew – 2 riding and 1 pack animal. (Requests for additional stock will be submitted in writing and approved by the CO prior to use.)

CAMPING. There are a limited number of campsites in some trail areas. Campsites shall be addressed and designated at the pre-work meeting. The Contractor's campsite will be subject to weekly inspections by a Government Inspector to assure that minimum impact requirements are met. (SEE EXHIBIT 9: Minimum Impact Camping Guidelines)

CLEANUP OF WORK AND CAMP AREAS. The project area(s) shall be restored to as close to its original natural appearance as possible. The work area impact must be kept to a minimum. All debris and litter shall be removed from site. Litter shall be packed out, and the native debris shall be scattered outside the trail clearing limit. No debris shall be scattered into any stream, lake, snow pond, meadow, or other water course. (SEE EXHIBIT 9: Minimum Impact Camping Guidelines)

Noxious Weed Closure Order. The contractor shall comply with the Special Order issued for all National Forest System Lands within the State of Idaho which prohibits the possession or storage of hay, straw or mulch that is not certified by an authorized official as being Noxious weed or Noxious Weed Seed Free. A Contractor possessing hay, straw or mulch in the National Forest shall present the weed free certificate upon request.

Access and Equipment Drops in Wilderness:

Use of motor vehicles (including trail motorcycles, ATV’s) and motorized/mechanized equipment (such as chainsaws, generators, or bicycles) are prohibited in designated Wilderness Areas.

Use of helicopters for equipment/supply drops or for ferrying personnel into a Wilderness area will not be allowed.

In general, storing equipment, personal property or supplies at one cache site for more than 14 consecutive days within a 45 day period is prohibited in both Wilderness and Non Wilderness areas, subject to specific Wilderness stay limits.

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, 984, 987, 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 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 984 – Loose Rock Removal (Required on ALL ITEMS) Description

984.01 Work. This work consists of removal and disposal of loose rock from the trail tread

Requirements

984.02 General. Remove loose rocks that are larger than two (2) inches at their greatest dimension from the trail bed. Remove any loose rock in drainage dips or ditches that may impede water flow off the trail. Loose rocks are rocks that are not firmly embedded in the trail and can be removed by hand. Where the trail bed consists predominantly of rock with little or no soil present, remove all loose rock larger than 3 inches.

Fill any holes remaining from rock removal with suitable material and compact. If the rock removed is not needed for other items of maintenance work, scatter the rock by side casting to the lower side of trail way beyond the clearing limits, and distribute rock to ensure that no blockage of drainage or creation of a windrow occurs. Do not dispose of waste materials in watercourses.

Measurement

984.03 Method. Determine the quantity of loose rock removal units by measuring the slope distance along the trail centerline.

Payment

984.04 Basis. Make payment, 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

984 (01) Loose Rock Removal 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:

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PAY UNIT

991(01) Drainage Maintenance mile

Section 981 – Brush Cutting (Only required if work is ordered under Items 17-18) 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.

Remove all woody material for a minimum of 3 inches below the trail tread surface. Fill holes in the trail tread caused by removing woody material with suitable material.

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 987 – Slide Maintenance – Tread Repair (Only required if work is ordered under Item 19) Description

987.01 Work. Work consists of the removal and disposal of land slide material from the trailbed and the restoration of all sections of trail that have been damaged. Also includes the re-establishment of tread where brush or downed trees have diverted traffic from the trail.

Requirements

987.02 General. Conserve and use suitable material from the slide on the trailbed for tread surfacing. Spread and compact this material at a maximum depth of 3” for a distance not exceeding 100’ in each direction from the slide unless SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Place all excess and unsuitable material beyond the downslope edge of the trailbed. Uniformly spread unsuitable material to depth not exceeding 4” and do not obstruct drainage.

Fill and compact damaged berm with rocks or suitable soil where traffic has deviated around obstacles in the trail. Remove vegetation, roots, rocks, and other unsuitable debris from the trailway.

Reshape the backslope that contributed to the slide to reduce future sloughing and to conform to adjacent undamaged sections unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Re-grade sections of trailbed that have been damaged to a 24” width and blend into adjacent undamaged sections unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Measurement

987.03 Method. Determine the quantity of slide maintenance units by measuring the slope distance along the trail centerline. The measured distance will be that portion of the trail that is covered by the slide material.

Payment

987.04 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

987(01) Slide Maintenance

L.F.

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.

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.

SAFETY

Contractors shall comply with OSHA regulations and provide employees a work environment that is sanitary and not hazardous, which includes providing personal protective equipment. Contractors must maintain a health and safety plan and an accident prevention program, which includes frequent and regular inspections of the project site, materials and equipment. Contractors are responsible for risk management regarding contractor/employee and public safety, which include experience of operator to handle road and terrain conditions, getting to the worksite, traffic control and coordination with other users.

FIRE CONTROL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(12) Pump and Trailer. NOT USED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items. (MAY 2015)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

**See additional information regarding re-inspection costs added by addendum.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused…