CommercialItemFAC2005-86Feb12016.pdf

Commercial Item thru FAC 2005-86 – 2/1/2016 Trail Opening Bitterroot NF

AG-0343-S-16-0018

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

DATE

03/18/2016

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

7. FOR SOLICITATION Ron Penrose calls) 406-329-3979 LOCAL TIME

INFORMATION CALL: 04/14/2016 4:00

p.m.

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITON IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

USDA – Forest Service

Western Montana Acquisition Zone

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

HUBZONE SMALL SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

24 Fort Missoula Road

Missoula, MT 59804

BUSINESS

EDWOSB NAICS: 115310

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SIZE STANDARD: 7.5M

SMALL BUSINESS 8(A)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

See Delivery Schedule

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same as Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR ADDRESS CODE

DUNS No: ___________________________________________

Tax Identification 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.

TELEPHONE N0.

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

OFFER IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM N0. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Bitterroot Trail Opening

Bitterroot National Forest

West Fork Ranger District

Idaho County, Idaho

PLEASE PLACE YOUR QUOTE IN

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS, page 8

FURNISHING QUOTATION: Complete Standard

Form 1449, Schedule of Items, Experience Questionnaire, and

Solicitation Provisions as your quote. Please return to the address shown in Block 9. Place “Solicitation

No. AG-03R6-S-16-0018 on the envelope.

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY DATED .. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 http://www.ipp.gov/

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

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

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I - Standard Form 1449

SECTION II – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Schedule of Items

Written Acceptance

Basis of Award

Contractor Email

SECTION III – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract

Location and Description

Catastrophic’ Situations and FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price, Alt I

Blazing Trees

Government Furnished Property

Performance Requirements

Special Project Specifications

SECTION IV – INSPECTIOIN AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services

Contractor Quality Control

Government Quality Assurance and Surveillance

Additional Inspection and Acceptance Requirements

SECTION V – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Performance Period

Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress

SECTION VI – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Measurement and Payment

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

SECTION VII – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Representation

Camping; Use and Transportation of Stock

Fire Control

Safety Plan

Crew Size

Barricades, Warning Signs, and other Devices

State of Idaho’s Notice to Offeror

SECTION VIII – CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.2012-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts

FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations

FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Samll Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisition (Other Than Commercial Items)

SECTION IX – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Wage Determination

Experience Questionnaire

Exhibits (Attachment A)

Maps (Attachments B, C and D)

Specialized Project Specifications

SECTION X – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPERESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

SECTION II –SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

2016 Trail Opening Contract

Selway-Bitterroot & Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Areas

Bitterroot National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho

B-1 – Schedule of Items

2017 Trail Opening

Selway-Bitterroot

Wilderness – Option

Year 1

1.1 Trail Opening Miles 130.4 MI

2018 Trail Opening

Selway-Bitterroot

Wilderness – Option

Year 2

1.2 Trail Opening Miles 130.4 MI

2019 Trail Opening

Selway-Bitterroot

Wilderness – Option

Year 3

1.3 Trail Opening Miles 130.4 MI

2017 Trail Opening

Frank Church River of

No Return Wilderness

– Option Year 1

2.1 Trail Opening Miles 131.8 MI $ $

2018 Trail Opening

Frank Church River of

No Return Wilderness

– Option Year 2

2.2 Trail Opening Miles 131.8 MI $ $

2019 Trail Opening

Frank Church River of

No Return Wilderness

– Option Year 3

2.3 Trail Opening Miles 131.8 MI $ $

Item Name Item

Supplies/Services

Est.

Qty.

Unit

Quote

Unit Price

Quote

Total Amount

2016 Trail Opening

Selway-Bitterroot

Wilderness – Base Year

1 Trail Opening Miles 130.4 MI $ $

Item Name Item

Supplies/Services

Est.

Qty.

Unit

Quote

Unit Price

Quote

Total Amount

2016 Trail Opening Frank

Church River of No

Return Wilderness – Base

Year

2 Trail Opening Miles 131.8 MI $ $

The Contractor may quote on a single Item (One area) or on both Items (Both areas). Quotes are required on all option year items. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted.

Written Acceptance:

Any Contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt from the Contractor.

Basis of Award

It is the intent of the Government to award one or more fixed-price contracts. Award(s) may be made to the Quoter(s) whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the

Government, considering but not limited to, such factors as past performance, experience performing this type of work, and price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price. The

Experience Questionnaire will be used as part of this evaluation. If you are the awardee of this contract, you will be required to provide quality and safety plans within 10 days of the award as follows:

Quality Control Plan.

A Quality Control Plan shall demonstrate how the Contractor will monitor and inspect the work performed in this contract.

Safety Plan.

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work area, and shall include working in dead trees and falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that he/she considers a hazard. The Safety Plan shall address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will do to increase safety during work.

The Contractor shall provide a communication plan to ccorrdinate with the COR of the trails that he/she may be working on at the time before proceededing to the area and when finished.

What to submit in your quote:

(1) Experience Questionnaire.

Quoter shall demonstrate satisfactory performance of same or similar work on previous contracts.

Quoter shall provide information relevant to Quoter’s quality of service, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction/working relationships, and management skill. Quoter shall submit a list of customers during the past 3 years, including names and phone numbers of contacts that the

Government may use to verify that satisfactory performance was provided to customer. Quoter shall provide a list of equipment to be provided if awarded a contract and shall identify the quantity of experience Contractor has in operation of the equipment. Quoter shall provide this information on the form entitled “Experience Questionnaire” and supplement the form as necessary. Quoters that are newly formed entities, without prior contracts as an entity, should list contracts and subcontracts completed by all key personnel.

(2) Price.

The Contractor shall quote on one or both items in the Schedule of Items. (See Section B). Quotes are required on all optional year subitems of each item quoted. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted.

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JULY 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the

Government to exercise the option(s).

Contractor E-Mail Address:

The Contractor shall provide a valid E-Mail Address in the space indicated below:

E-Mail Address:__________________________________________

SECTION III - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

General Specifications

Scope of Contract

The Federal Government has a requirement for a Performance-Based Service Contract for Trail

Opening for the USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest. Performance-Based means the

Contractor is responsible for an end product. If an end product is not provided in compliance with the contract specifications, an adjustment to the payment will be made.

The Contractor shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, mobilization, tools, supplies (i.e., water, etc.), permits, licenses, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform trail opening on wilderness single track trails, for which the desired outcome is in strict accordance with the Standard Trail Plans and Specifications.

The work involves performing Trail Opening on wilderness trails including but not limited to those affected by fire and bug killed trees (this will entail some sections with significant amounts of down trees) throughout the Idaho portion of the Bitterroot National Forest. The work is Trail Opening which includes: “logging out” all downed or leaning trees within the clearing limits; “loose rock” removal of all greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches from the trail tread width; and “drainage clearing” of all waterbars. Trail Opening standards, specifications and performance requirements are detailed below. Contractors are required to complete work to meet these specifications and performance requirements as explained in sections C- 7 and E- 2.

Line-items for quote are separated by Wilderness areas. See Section B-1 Schedule of Items

All Trail miles are located in Wilderness, no use of motorized tools or mechanized transport is allowed.

The terrain is characterized by very steep and deeply dissected topography. Weather conditions in this area are unpredictable and may include thunder, lightning storms, and wind. These conditions are already accommodated in the delivery schedule. Quoter’s may encounter tread conditions caused by natural events that may constitute a change in accordance with the FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed

Price, Alternative I (see section C- 3). Conditions on the trails will vary widely in regard to the amount and size of downed or leaning trees, loose rock and drainage clearing. Consequently:

The amount of work required to successfully perform trail opening will vary widely. Trails affected by fire or bug killed trees can have significantly increased work load. Fire intensity is highly variable.

Trees can be charred and black in areas of high intensity fire. In areas of low intensity ground fire, trees may not be charred. Either condition can increase the number of downed trees. Only medium and high intensity miles of fire affected trail since 2012 are estimated on the table of Exhibits F and

G. These segments of trails may have more downed or leaning trees than trails that have not been burned. Note that these fire affected miles are NOT a separate line item in the contract. It is the quoter’s responsibility to consider trail conditions prior to submitting a quote. Prospective contractors shall submit quotes that capture this consideration as part of that Item’s quote.

Numbers and condition of drainage structures vary per trail and are closely approximated on the table of Exhibits F and G.

All trails in this contract have been maintained at least once annually, for the last 2 years. The last maintained period is 2015 as stated on the table of Exhibits F and G.

Standing dead trees, often referred to as “snags”, occur throughout the Forest environment. They can fall to the ground unpredictably. Trail opening may require that “snags” be cut, either from a leaning position above the ground or as a downed tree. Some weather conditions may increase snag instability. Trail maintenance contractors need to evaluate the hazard posed by snags for personal safety particularly during windy conditions.

These tasks shall be completed by the dates shown in F-2 - Performance Period, snow melt and other access conditions permitting. All laws, rules and regulations pertaining to travel restrictions and other activities on National Forest lands shall be adhered to during the performance of the work. Examples are weed free hay requirements, travel restrictions in effect in certain areas, and use of authorized equipment in wilderness situations.

If the contractor has trouble locating a trail or sections of a trail, they shall contact the COR and request assistance in trail/section identification prior to proceeding.

Location and Description

This project is located on the West Fork Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, in Idaho County, Idaho; west of Nez Perce Pass (T28N R15E SecPB 39). The trails are located in the Selway-

Bitterroot Wilderness and Frank Church River Of No ReturnWilderness. See attached exhibit maps.

These maps are modified excerpts from the 2005 edition of the Bitterroot National Forest Travel Map

(South Half).

(a) ITEM #1 (Attachment B) - 2016 Bitterroot NF - Trail Opening Contract - Selway-

Bitterroot Wilderness

(b) ITEM #2 (Attachment C) - 2016 Bitterroot NF - Trail Opening Contract - Frank Church

Willderness

“Catastrophic” situations and FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price, Alternative

The Contractor may encounter trail conditions caused by natural events that may be outside the scope of this contract. In the past this has included, but may not be limited to massive snow avalanches, or stream flooding which results in lost trail tread. These situations would be considered

“catastrophic” and constitute a Changed Condition, outside the workload normally encountered.

Changes – Fixed Price (FAR 52.243-1, Alt I) applies and the Contracting Officer may, in writing, order changes within the general scope of the contract if he determines that the section of trail in question can be made operable with existing contractor resources during the life of this contract.

Blazing Trees

Blazing trees is prohibited per CFR 261.9a. Contractors shall comply with all regulations relevant to

Forest Service administered lands. If the contractor is not able to locate/follow a trail, they should contact the COR for assistance PRIOR to proceeding.

Government-Furnished Property

None. There are no Government-owned stock holding facilities available for contractor use for the completion of this contract. Developed camp areas may only be used with permission of the District

Ranger of the distict that these facilities are located upon. Use must be scheduled and coordinated 7 calendar days in advance. See section on camping specifics.

Performance Requirements

Performance is based on the following three elements: Logging Out; Loose Rock; and Drainage

Clearing. A general description, performance/quality standards, acceptable quality level and means of measurement for each are defined below. Positive and Negative Incentives apply to all three elements and are defined as follows:

Negative Incentives

Re-perform the work at no additional cost to the Government or Government acceptance with price reduction.

Negative performance evaluation or work not completed within the given time frames may negatively impact consideration for award on future business opportunities with the Government.

Contractor will be responsible for 100% of any additional inspection costs if more than two Final Inspections are required.

Positive Incentives

Positive performance evaluation for future work with Government

Logging Out: Clearing Limits-Trees and Logs - STD_912-01 Exhibit A - to include removing all downed or leaning trees, logs or parts of trees/logs (attached or not attached to their root systems, live, dead or burned) that have entered the trail clearing limits (width and height). Removal includes main bole, limbs, branches, bark, heavy concentrations of needles and other woody debris resulting from the tree falling or leaning into the trail clearing limits.

Remove all woody obstructions (“pack bumpers”) that are 12 inches downhill and 18 inches uphill from the trail centerline, more than 24 inches in height, and greater than 4 inches in diameter: Typical

Obstruction Clearance Section - STD_911-02 Exhibit B.

Remove sticks or wood chunks exceeding 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches in length that have fallen onto the trailbed.

Scatter the down trees on the lower side of the trailway 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 trailbed.

“Go Around” routes developed by users to by- pass down trees on the trail are not the original trail clearing limits.

Performance/Quality Standard(s)

Clearing Method: (C3) Trail Opening is logging out, loose rock and drainage clearing.

Clearing Limits: (A) downhill width is 4 feet, (B) uphill width is 4 feet, and (C) clearing height is 10 feet.

Leave Trees: (D) Leave trees should be all live, sound, and undameged with uncompromised root systems and be within a minmal distance of 4 feet from centerline.

Clear Zone: (E) downhill width 12 inches, (F) uphill width 18 inches, and (G) maximum obstruction (“pack bumpers”) height is 24 inches with a diameter of 4 inches and greater.

Stumps: (H) maximum height is 3 inches.

Hazard Tree: N/A not applicable.

Disposal Method: (D2) lop and scatter on fill slope.

Acceptable Quality Level

100% of downed or/or leaning trees/logs removed from the trail clearing limits and secured from rolling back into trailway. Trail work accomplished within time frames shown and according to all rules and regulations pertaining to activities on National

Forest Land.

Means of Measurement

Government will selectively review the manner in which the contractor is conducting the Quality Control Program by observing actual performance.

The government will make a Final Inspection of work when notified by the contractor that all work is completed.

Loose Rock: Clearing Limits-Trees and Logs - STD_912-01 Exhibit A - to include removing all loose rock greater than 6 inches from trail tread width.

Loose rocks are rocks that are not firmly embedded in the trail and can be removed by hand. Where the trailbed consists predominantly of rock with little or no soil present, remove all loose rock larger than 6 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 trailway 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 water courses.

“Go Around” routes developed by users to by pass down or leaning trees on the trail are not the original trail tread.

Maintain tread by removing loose rock greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches in diameter from the trail tread width. Contractor shall inform COR of any rock that could not be moved by a 2 person crew.

100% of loose rock greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches in diameter from the trail tread width.

100% of removed rock placed away from stream channels and drainage structures and not blocking free flow of water away from trail tread.

Trail work accomplished within time frames shown and according to all rules and regulations pertaining to activities on National Forest Land .

the Quality Control Program by observing actual performance.

Drainage Clearing: Rock Waterbar – STD_922-10-01 Exhibit C and Log Or Treated Waterbar –

STD_922-20-01 Exhibit D - to include clearing/cleaning all waterbars (native rock and log, and treated timber).

Clean the upgrade side of all existing waterbars. Use and compact suitable material removed from the upgrade side of all waterbars to bring the trail tread flush with the top of those waterbars on the downgrade side. Remove all loose rock, woody debris, and soils from the lead-off area of all waterbars that restricts the free flow of water away from the trail.

Drainage structures to be free of debris, sediment and other obstructions, free flowing and cleaned to original design standards.

100% of drainage structures unobstructed and water flows freely to “daylight”. All excavated mineral soil debris placed and compacted on the down grade side of waterbars tread.

Trail work accomplished within time frames shown and according to all rules and regulations pertaining to activities on National Forest Land .

the Quality Control Program by observing actual performance.

Standard Trail Terms – STD910-01 Exibit E, will also define trailway terms and dimensions.

Special Project Specifications

See Contracts, Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments Section for the list of Special Project

Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION IV - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)

(a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the

Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default.

Contractor Quality Control

The Contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of this contract.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance with the Performance Quality Standards and/or Acceptable Quality Levels.

A description of the quality control plan shall include safety measures, location of documented inspections, and corrective or preventive actions taken for unsatisfactory performance.

The Government will also periodically review the manner in which the contractor is conducting the quality control program by either reviewing the contractor’s records, observing actual performance or both.

The Government will perform periodic inspections during the performance period to ensure the accuracy of the fieldwork in accordance with the Contractor Quality Control Plan and standard protocol. A Final Inspection will be performed when notified by the contractor that work has been completed in part or in whole.

Additional Inspection and Acceptance Requirements

(a) Inspection Procedure. The Government may make an inspection of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when each trail is complete and ready for inspection. If inspection is not performed within 10 days of Contractor's notification to the Contracting

Officer, the trail will be considered accepted. The Contractor is encouraged to observe the inspection.

(b) Reinspection. If the original inspection results are unacceptable and a second inspection is requested after rework, the inspection procedures will be the same as the first inspection.

Request for reinspection must be made in writing. The Contractor shall pay for inspections necessitated by rework.

SECTION V - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

Performance Period

For the “Base Year”, the estimated start work date is May 15, 2016 depending on date of award and trail conditions. All work shall be completed no later than September 30, 2016. This assumes the

Government issues a Notice to Proceed by or on May 15, 2016. For all “Option Years” (2017, 2018, 2019), the estimated start work date is May 15, and all work shall be completed no later than

September 30.

The Government may issue a notice to proceed as soon as weather and ground conditions are favorable for work. The count of contract time will start on the date specified on the notice to proceed. The contractor shall not begin work until a notice to proceed is issued.

Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress

The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate that will assure completion of work within the contract time specified in the Contract.

Intermediate due dates are required for select trails in order to provide key public access during the contract period: Please see Exhibits E and F for the 2016 Completion Due Date for each specific trail. All “Option Years” (2017, 2018, and 2019) will have the same completion dates as the

“Base Year” - 2016.

SECTION VI - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Measurement and Payment

(a) The quantity to be paid for will be measured in miles and tenths of miles and will be those trails that are included in the contract, completed and accepted. Payment maybe made on a portion of a trail if it constitutes a portion of a logical trail loop completed during a trail hitch.

(b) Downfall areas that have an extraordinary amount of downed timber, slough and debris shall constitute a Change and will be administered in accordance with that regulation. This is addressed in section C-3, Changes – Fixed Price (FAR 52.243-1, Alt I). The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing if a changed condition is discovered PRIOR TO taking any action.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

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

http://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-%09vendors.htm

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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 fulltext available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http:www.arnet.gov/far/ and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations may be accessed at www.usda.gov/da/procure/agar/subchaph.html#11.

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

Contractor Representation

The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a person to act for the Contractor during his/her absence from the work site. The Contractor shall list the extent of authority this representative will have on the job. The Contractor or the authorized representative shall receive orders and instructions from the

Contracting Officer and shall take such action as is required to keep the job in progress under the terms of the contract. Both the Contractor and any designated representative(s) shall have both verbal and written command of the English language.

Camping; Use and Transportation of Stock

Camping will be permitted at locations designated by the Contracting Officer. A camp management plan and work progress schedule must be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to occupying any camp on National Forest land. This shall be given to the Contracting Officer prior to work start date. The plan shall address camp location, low impact methods, food storage, stock use and containment, and disposal of garbage and human and animal wastes. Garbage shall be hauled to the nearest authorized county dump or transfer station. Use of developed (full service facilities) Forest

Service campgrounds and other high use areas will not be allowed unless authorized by the District

Ranger (see section C-5). Camping under this contract may be limited to 16 days in some locations, and is subject to availability of a suitable site.

Camping is restricted to low impact camping methods:

(a) Select campsites in durable areas at least 200 feet from lakes, streams, trails. Do not construct lean-to's, bough beds, or drainage ditches. Self-supporting tents and foam pads are alternatives to using native material.

(b) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat and orderly appearance. It should be kept clean and free of litter at all times. Combustible and organic garbage will be completely burned. Metal, glass, plastic, aluminum and other non-combustible/organic material will be packed out.

(c) Nailing to live trees is prohibited. Use rope or twine and shims if you attach tent poles to trees temporarily.

(d) Equipment caches are prohibited. All equipment (including stoves, tables, beds, tools, dishes, etc.) and supplies (including camp gear, food and horse feed) will be packed out at the end of the project.

(e) Pit-type latrines are mandatory at all multi-night camps, and will be located over 200’ from water.

(f) Don't build rock fire rings. Use a fire pit or fire pan to contain warming/cooking fires. Dig a shallow pit. Remove and save the sod or topsoil by setting it aside away from disturbance.

Burn dead and down material. Keep fires small; burn all wood to a fine ash. COR or his/her representative (an inspector) will designate any snag to be felled for camp wood, if necessary.

Felled trees will be low stumped at no more than 3" height ground level.

(g) Do not add soap to lakes or streams (bathing or washing dishes).

Use and Transportation of Stock:

(a) Avoid tying stock directly to trees. Acceptable stock containment includes the use of grazing hobbles, pickets, high lines, rope hitch rails or electric fence systems in order to avoid scarring trees and compacting the soil. "Tree-saver" straps help avoid scarring when a rope hitch line is attached to a tree. Undeveloped, stock handling facilities will be located at least 200 feet from any water source. Manure will always be scattered at all camp and grazing sites to hasten decomposition.

(b) Allow stock to graze loose when possible, but under the direct care and control of handlers.

Montana is a “fence out” state but that does not excuse handlers from containing and controlling their livestock while on National Forest lands, including system roads. Loose grazing is not authorized at developed recreation sites.

(c) Stock are not permitted within many developed recreation sites. However, stock handling facilities are provided at some developed trailheads for temporary use. Certified, weed-free horse feed is required on all National Forest lands. Utilize feed bags and hay netting to contain feed.

Contractors are encouraged to feed weed free horse feed to stock 48 hours prior to arriving.

(d) To further reduce the spread of non-native species, stock hauling vehicles and trailers will be cleaned at home prior to entry on National Forest lands. Cleaning will remove both manure from inside and weed seed debris from outside equipment. Weed seed sources include accumulated soil, plant parts, seeds, vegetative matter and other debris that is contained on equipment undercarriage, bumpers, wheel wells and trailer tongue.

(e) Equipment will receive a visual inspection at a place and time agreed to by CO and contractor, but will take place prior to reaching any trailheads. Any subsequent “move-ins” will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in.

(f) Stock transported in the above mentioned vehicles and trailers will have saddle pads and feet cleaned prior to entry on National Forest lands.

(g) Pack and saddle stock must be ridden or led and not permitted to run loose on trails (except for short time periods when animal becomes crippled or where safety dictates otherwise). Avoid cutting switchbacks to prevent erosion.

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 the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the Contractor’s 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 the Contractor’s operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax.

Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under

Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are:

(a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive

Engineers J335b standards;

(b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe;

(c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

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

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

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

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

(5) Blasting. Fuse or prima 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 where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

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

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

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

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

(11) Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the

Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

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

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

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

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

(12) Pump and Trailer. Not required

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

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

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

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

(iv) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion. Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. 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/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

Safety Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work area, and shall include working in dead trees and falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that he/she considers a hazard. The Safety Plan shall address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will do to increase safety during work. The

Safety Plan shall be provided by the Contractor as part of the quote.

Crew Size

The Contractor shall have a crew of sufficient size to ensure completion of the contract within contract time.

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.

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.

State of Idaho’s Notice to Offeror

Idaho Workers Compensation Law

(a) Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws, the contractor must provide (1) evidence that they have the required workers' compensation coverage or, (2) documentation from the State of Idaho exempting the contractor from such coverage.

(b) Contractors should obtain and complete a State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers'

Compensation Insurance as documentation of insurance coverage or exemption. These certificates may be obtained from and returned to the Employee Compliance Division of the Idaho Industrial

Commission at the following offices:

North Idaho Southwest Idaho

1221 Ironwood Street, Suite 100 317 Main Street

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 P.O. Box 83720

(208) 769-1565 Boise, ID 83720-0041

Fax No. (208) 769-1465 (208) 334-6032

(800) 950-2110

Fax No. (208) 334-5145

Southeast Idaho

1070 Hiline, Suite 300

Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 236-6366

Fax No. (208) 236-6040

(c) This certificate of verification shall be fully executed by the contractor and signed by the Industrial

Commission Compliance Officer prior to award of the contract.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.204-19 – Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014)

The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the

System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

FAR 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.

(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…