HellRoaringCONRFP.docx

OFFEROR'S COPY

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Issuing Office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Forest Service Region 1 Acquisition Management Grangeville Office 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Offers Are Solicited For:

Hellroaring Creek Bridge

Idaho Panhandle NFs Boundary County, Idaho

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

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

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 12

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 13 - 14

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 15

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 16

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 17 - 25

H- 15 - Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law H- 16 – Contractor Workforce Certification

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 26 - 35

I- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference I- 2 - Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

I- 10 – Permits and Responsibilities I- 11 - Order of Precedence - Construction

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

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 36 - 51

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting K- 3 - Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

for Construction

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 64 - 66

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP AG-0343-S-16-0055

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|_| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

6/23/2016

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

801682

6. PROJECT NO.

USDA, Forest Service Region 1 Acquisition Management Grangeville Office 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

USDA, Forest Service Region 1 Acquisition Management Grangeville Office 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

KAREN RUKLIC: kruklic@fs.fed.us

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

(208) 983-5144

SOLICITATION

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

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

HELLROARING CREEK BRIDGE # 2266-0.94

Bonners Ferry Ranger District Idaho Panhandle National Forests Boundary County, Idaho

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

**FAXED OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ORIGINAL BID BONDS ARE REQUIRED. OFFERS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND-CARRIED AND RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016 AT 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME.

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

11. The Contractor time shall begin upon receipt of contract |_| notice to proceed and shall be completed no later than October 30, 2017. This performance period is |_| mandatory, |_| negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10, Alt I)

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

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. ______________________________________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

USDA – Forest Service Region 1 Acquisition Management Grangeville Office 104 Airport Road Grangeville, Idaho 83503

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

KAREN RUKLIC

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

BY

31c. DATE

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

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

HELLROARING CREEK BRIDGE

Bonners Ferry Ranger District Idaho Panhandle National Forests Boundary County, Idaho

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – CONCRETE OPTION

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Disposal Method A

B-2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: STEEL OPTION

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Disposal Method A

Running and Backing Planks

Deck Panels and Curbs

* Designated Method of Measurement: CQ=Contract Quantity; AQ=Actual Quantity LSQ=Lump Sum Quantity B-3 PRICE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Unit prices and total item amounts must be submitted for all items within both Schedules B-1 Concrete Option and B-2 Steel Option in order to be considered for award. Do not round the extended item amounts or the total prices and provide prices to the nearest cent.

B-4 OFFER SUBMITTAL: As your offer, submit a completed and signed Standard Form 1442, the completed Schedules of Items (Sections B-1 and B-2), a Technical Proposal, an original bid bond, a completed Section K and a completed Verification of Worker’s Compensation Insurance Form (provided in Section J). Technical and price proposals are required for evaluation of offers. See Section L for proposal instructions and Section M for evaluation/award information.

Electronic or facsimile proposals are NOT acceptable.

B-5– PAYMENT FOR BOND PREMIUMS: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

B-6 ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED – DAVIS-BACON GENERAL WAGE DECISION ID160041, 3/18/2016: A wage rate for an Excavator Operator shall be conformed after award in accordance with FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) and direction provided in the subject Wage Decision. The most recent wage rate approved by the Department of Labor for this classification in Idaho County was $28.60 per hour rate with $11.85 fringe benefits (conformed 5/9/2016).

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) - Description of Work.

This project is a 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.

This project requires removal of an existing 60 inch X 43 foot corrugated metal culvert and construction of a new 61 foot span X 16 foot wide bridge that utilizes prestressed concrete Tri-deck beams or a steel superstructure with timber glued-laminated deck panels and running plank. All work shall be in compliance with this solicitation’s terms, specifications, and drawings. This includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.

If selected, the Tri-deck beam bridge shall be perched on a concrete grade beam foundation. Work shall consist of, but is not limited to, structure excavation, placement of Class 6 riprap, installation of precast concrete grade beams and precast concrete wingwalls, installation of prestressed concrete Tri-deck beams, excavation and embankment of roadway approaches and road surfacing.

If selected, the steel superstructure bridge shall be perched on a concrete grade beam foundation. Work shall consist of, but is not limited to, structure excavation, placement of Class 6 riprap, installation of steel beams, timber glued-laminated deck panels, and timber running planks, excavation and embankment of the roadway approaches and road surfacing.

(b) - Project Location.

This project is located in the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of Idaho Panhandle National Forest on F.S. Road No. 2266 at milepost 0.94, approximately 25 air miles North of Bonners Ferry in Boundary County; refer to the location map on the title sheet of the plans. Latitude and longitude at the site is: 48.912877, -116.254050

1. - Price Range. $100,000 - $250,000

1. - Pre-Bid Tour. No pre-bid tour is scheduled for this project. Interested Bidders are encouraged to visit the project site prior to submittal of prices and technical proposal.

(e) - Pre-Bid Conference: No pre-bid conference is scheduled for this project. Interested bidders may obtain additional information by contacting the Contracting Officer or one of the Engineers listed below.

(f) - Start Work. It is estimated that the notice to proceed under this contract will be issued in the fall of 2016 to facilitate the contract submittal process and provide ample time for ordering bridge components. Site work shall begin approximately July 10, 2017.

(g) - Period of Performance. See Part 1, Section F, Clause 52.211-10.

All work under this contract has a completion date of October 30, 2017. See Section C-1(h) – Restrictions, for restrictions on instream work.

(h) - Restrictions.

· Due to timber sale contract operations within project area, on site construction will begin after July 10th, 2017.

· No construction activity that will impede logging operations at project location will be allowed unless approved by the Contracting Officer, this includes removal of existing 60” diameter CMP, excavation at site, and stockpiling of materials at site. This does not prevent contractor from ordering and manufacturing of components and materials prior to the approved on site construction window.

· Contractor will be allowed to close FSR-2266 to all through traffic for one, continuous 2 week period starting after July 10, 2017. A road closure request shall be included with the contractor’s plan of operations submitted to the contracting officer and discussed at the prework meeting. The road closure will be allowed once written approval from Contracting Officer has been granted to the contractor. See Supplemental Specification Section 156 for requirements for accommodating traffic during work.

· No instream work will be allowed before July 15th or after March 1st of any construction year. Contractor shall develop and submit an operating plan 30 days prior to any instream work. Government may elect to perform vicinity instream fish surveys (snorkeling) and possible fish removal mitigation during the 14 day period prior to contractor’s instream work. See Supplemental Specification Section 156 for requirements for accommodating public traffic during work.

C- 2 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY. See Section G and FAR in Section I.

C- 3 - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: " FHWA FP-03 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS” are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this Solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the " FHWA FP-03 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS" are available for download at the following URL:

http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm.

The following “FHWA FP-03 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS” 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.

C- 4 – SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONCRETE OPTION. The following Supplemental Specifications entitled Hellroaring Creek Culvert Replacement, Bridge #2266-0.94 Concrete Option will be incorporated into the contract if the concrete option is selected for award. They are physically included as an attachment to the solicitation.

STEEL OPTION. The following Supplemental Specifications entitled Hellroaring Creek Culvert Replacement, Bridge #2266-0.94 Steel Option will be incorporated into the contract if the steel option is selected for award. They are physically included as an attachment to the solicitation.

C- 5 – DRAWINGS

CONCRETE OPTION. The following Drawings entitled Hellroaring Creek Culvert Replacement, Bridge #2266-0.94 Concrete Option will be incorporated into the contract if the concrete option is selected for award. They are physically included as an attachment to the solicitation.

Description Page No.

STEEL OPTION. The following Drawings entitled Hellroaring Creek Culvert Replacement, Bridge #2266-0.94 Steel Option will be incorporated into the contract if the steel option is selected for award. They are physically included as an attachment to the solicitation.

Description Page No.

C-6 – BIOBASED PRODUCT UTILIZATION

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract (see Section M).

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

· The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

· Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

· Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

· The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment; and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E- 1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52-246-6 Inspection-Time and Materials and Labor Hour (MAY 2001) **Applicable to Equipment Rental Items only.

E-2 - INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.246-12) (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not--

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) below.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F- 1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternate I (APR 1984

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10-calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 30, 2017. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by November 1, 2016. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1- GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

· Riprap Source – Contractor Furnished – Approximately 20% of Riprap quantity is anticipated to be salvageable on-site, Contractor to verify. Salvaged on-site Riprap shall be blended/mixed with Riprap material furnished by the Contractor.

· Crushed Aggregate Source- Contractor Furnished – There is no available Government source for Crushed Aggregate for this project.

· Foundation Fill – Contractor Furnished – There is no available Government source for Foundation Fill for this project.

· Waste Site – Government Furnished – A waste site for excess and unsuitable material will be available within ¼ mile of the project site and shall be designated by the COR. This site is to be used for the disposal of unsuitable or excess excavated material only. All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of away from Forest Land as per SPS Section 202.

· Unclassified Borrow for Embankment Construction – Government Furnished – Structure excavation material is anticipated to be suitable as Unclassified Borrow and may be used in the construction of the embankment. Screening may be required to meet material specifications.

· Structure Backfill - Contractor Furnished. Approximately 50% of Structure excavation material is anticipated to be suitable as Structural Backfill and may be used in the construction of the bridge. Screening may be required to meet material specifications. See Appendix A for a site investigation report.

· Materials Stockpile Site- Government Furnished – Prior to the closure of Road 2266 the Contractor will be allowed to stockpile material, except crushed aggregate, but including riprap and bridge components, at a designated site adjacent to the bridge. Materials must be stockpiled in such a manner as to allow for safe passage of the general public along Road 2266 and to avoid damage to any trees at the bridge site. Provide the CO 72 hours advance notification prior to stockpiling any materials at the bridge site.

G-2 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer (CO) will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the prework conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the Specifications, shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES (Camping)

(a) Camping will be allowed only at the sites designated on the project maps or approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

(b) No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Contracting officer.

Temporary structures such as tent frames, hitch racks, tents and tent pegs shall be removed at the end of the period of use, all evidence of the camp eliminated, and the site restored to its original condition. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Reusable native material may be neatly stacked for future use.

(c) Livestock will not be permitted without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(d) Vegetation shall be undisturbed to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor will be permitted to cut only those trees designated by the CO.

(e) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the CO. All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills shall be reported immediatly to the CO or CO. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on surface water shall be reported to the Idaho State Department of Enviromental Quality. No waste disposal of petroleum product will be permitted on National Forest land.

(f) Chemical toilets are preferred for all campsites, however, the Contractor may be permitted to construct a slit trench when conditions warrant. Any slit trench constructed shall not be located closer than 400 feet to any live stream and is subject to approval of the CO. The trench shall be covered and the area restored to as natural a condition as possible when the camp is closed.

(g) Refuse including waste materials, garbage, and rubbish of all kinds, shall be disposed of in the following manner, and shall guard the purity of streams and living waters:

Garbage, trash, sewage waste, and other litter shall be kept in closed fly-proof containers and periodically hauled to an approved disposal facility located outside of the National Forest.

(h) Waste water shall be disposed of in a leach pit located at least 300 feet from springs, streams, and lakes. The pit shall be a minimum of 2 x 2 x 2 feet and shall be filled with rock two to eight inches in diameter. The leach pit shall be covered with at least two feet of compacted soil when the camp is closed.

(i) No waste or by-products shall be discharged if it contains any substances in concentrations which will result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife, or to human water supplies.

Storage facilities for materials capable of causing water pollution, if accidentally discharged, shall be located so as to prevent any spillage into waters, or channels leading into water, that would result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife or to human water supplies.

(j) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance. Disposal of trash and debris, unusable machinery, Forest Service authorized improvements, etc., shall be kept current. Building materials, firewood, etc., shall be neatly stacked.

The campsite shall be left in a clean condition. Any clean-up work not accomplished by the Contractor at time of camp closure will be done by the Forest Service, and the actual cost of such clean-up will be deducted from payment otherwise due the Contractor.

H-2 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H-3 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 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.