NewsomeConstructionRFP.docx

OFFEROR'S COPY

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Issuing Office:

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

Offers Are Solicited For:

NEWSOME CREEK REACH 2 STREAM HABITAT IMPROVEMENT

Red River Ranger District Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho County, Idaho

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

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

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 10

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 11 - 12

E- 1 – Inspection of Construction

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 13

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 14

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 15 - 23

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

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 24 - 39

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

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 40 - 50

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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

L- 4 - Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

for Construction

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 63 - 65

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP AG-0343-S-17-0020

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|_| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

3/23/17

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

841704

6. PROJECT NO.

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

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

KAREN RUKLIC

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

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

SOLICITATION

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

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

Newsome Creek Reach 2 Stream Habitat Improvement

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

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

**FAXED OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ORIGINAL BID BONDS ARE REQUIRED. OFFERS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND-CARRIED AND RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 AT 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME.

11. The Contract 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. _________________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ____________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BLOCK.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

KAREN RUKLIC

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

BY

31c. DATE

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

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Newsome Creek Reach 2 Stream Habitat Improvement Red River Ranger District Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Construction Access: Items 4-5

Large Wood Structures: Items 13-15

Equipment Rental: Items 19-20

TOTAL PRICE (ALL ITEMS)

* Designated Method of Measurement: DQ – Designed Quantities; AQ - Actual Quantities; LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities

**Units of Measurement: AC = Acre; EA = Each; LF = Linear Feet; LS = Lump Sum; SF = Square Feet HR = Hour; BCY = Bank Cubic Yard

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

The Contractor shall give a price per hour for Items: 19 - Excavator and Operator and 20 - Dump Truck and Operator for additional work above the estimated quantities that is encountered during the contract performance. **The Government does not guarantee that any hourly work shall be ordered and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under these items with no adjustment in contract unit price.

In addition, the contractor shall also give a unit price for Item 21 - Harvest and Place Channel Substrate. This item will only be used if enough channel substrate is not available on site outside of the current channel. **The Government does not guarantee that any work of this type shall be required and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under these item with no adjustment in contract unit price.

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

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

Electronic or facsimile proposals are NOT acceptable.

B-5 ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED – DAVIS-BACON GENERAL WAGE DECISION ID170051, 12/17/2017: A wage rate for an Excavator Operator shall be conformed after award in accordance with FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) and direction provided in the subject Wage Decision. The most recent wage rate approved by the Department of Labor for this classification was $28.60 per hour rate with $11.85 fringe benefits (conformed 11/8/2016).

B-6 IDAHO USE TAX Under Clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, Contractors shall be responsible for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Questions regarding assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208) 799-3491. See Section C-2 for a description of the GFP to be provided under this contract.

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

It is anticipated that funding will be received by approximately April 15, 2017. Soliciting in advance of funding receipt was determined to be in the best interest of the government due to limited contracting capacity and the number of projects planned for implementation during the peak summer season. The risk that funding would not be received was deemed low.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Description of Work. This project is being performed on the Red River Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in collaboration with the Nez Perce Tribe Watershed program. Newsome Creek Reach 2 has been diverted out of its historic channel as a result of past mining operations, negatively impacting the existing floodplain and riparian environment. The purpose of this project is to improve channel morphology and stream function utilizing as much of the restored valley bottom and floodplain as feasible and to increase fish habitat primarily through the use of stream habitat features (pools, riffles, glides, etc.) and large woody debris.

In general, the project consists of the following components: access management; earthwork operations for construction of channel diversion structures, constructed channel segments, off-channel habitat, and floodplain swales; sod harvest, replant, and storage; construction of habitat structures; addition of floodplain roughness, logs, and slash; and coordination with the Forest Service Contracting Officer (Government) or their representative for dewatering and fish salvage, revegetation, and adherence to various site controls.

Specifically, this project involves improving habitat on 1.1 miles of channel by rebuilding 4310 feet of the previously straightened channel, constructing 3 channel diversion structures, adding off-channel habitat, installing 16 key wood structures and a connecting system of wood, protecting streambanks with 850 linear feet of brush fascines and adding roughness (logs and brush) to 7.8 acres of floodplain.. Instream equipment operation window: July 15 - Sept 30. All work shall be in compliance with this solicitation’s terms, conditions, specifications, drawings and attachments. This includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those designated as Government furnished.

Project Location. This project is located on Newsome Creek in Idaho County, Idaho upstream of the Newsome Town Site, approximately 10 miles northwest of Elk City, Idaho. Refer to the Drawings in Appendix B (Sheet CS) for an illustration of the overall project vicinity. Access to the site is from Idaho State Highway 14 to Newsome Creek Road 1858 which passes through Newsome Townsite. Beyond Newsome Townsite, past MP 7 of Road 1858, a 0.9-mile long primitive access route to the right provides access to the project.

Price Range. Government cost estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $250,000 and $500,000

Pre-Bid Tour. None. See photos supplied in Section J. Offerors are encouraged to walk in via the access route to observe project area. Motorized travel to the project area is prohibited outside the contract performance period.

Start Work. It is estimated that work will begin on July 1, 2017.

Period of Performance. All instream work must be performed between July 15, 2017 and September 30, 2017. Operation of equipment in the active channel is prohibited outside this period. All work must be completed by October 30, 2017. See Part I, Section F, Clause 52.211-10 Alt I.

C-2 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

· Woody Material for Large Wood Structures and Floodplain logs (on site) See Section G-3 and FAR 52.245-1 in Section I-1 for additional information.

· Tall 1 – Gallon Plants – The 1650 rooted plants to be used for the fascines shall be delivered to the staging area. Delivery is paid for by the government. See Technical Specifications, Bid Item 11 – Brush Fascines for notice requirements and other details.

Contractor shall coordinate for the delivery of the Government Furnished native plants purchased from Wildlife Habitat Nursery (section G-3) and provide on-site storage and care of the planting material in a manner which will ensure their health and vitality prior to planting. Government inspectors will be on site to inspect planting materials delivered to the site and will reject plants that are in unacceptable condition (e.g.dessicated, damaged, etc.). If the number of rejected plants is significant, a contract modification will be negotiated.

C-3 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Stand-alone technical specifications have been prepared for the project. They are entitled “Newsome Creek Reach 2 Stream Habitat Improvement Design Special Provisions” and are located in a separate attachment in Section J. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C-4 – DRAWINGS

The following drawings for Newsome Creek Reach 2 Stream Habitat Improvement Final Design are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are found in a separate attachment in Section J.

C- 5 Biobased Product Utilization

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 - INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.246-12) (JUL 1986)

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/docs/AGAR_Updated_5May2016.pdf.

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 July 15, 2017. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

All stream work must occur between July 15, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

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

The period of performance of this contract is from July 1, 2017 through October 30, 2017.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 30 days of the commencement of work. The conference will be held at Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forest, Grangeville Office. Another location can be approved if all parties agree.

G-2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

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

G-3 - 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.

· Woody Material for Large Wood Structures and Floodplain logs (on site) See Section G-3 and FAR 52.245-1 in Section I-1 for additional information.

· Tall 1 – Gallon Plants – The 1650 rooted plants to be used for the fascines shall be delivered to the staging area. See Technical Specifications, Bid Item 11 – Brush Fascines for notice requirements and other details.

** All planting stock will be supplied by the government. It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate the delivery of the planting stock to the site of work. Wildlife Habitat Nursery; owner, Denny Dawes, is the contractor from whom the planting stock was purchased. This company’s contact information is as follows:

Address: 1025 E. Hatter Creek Road, Princeton, ID 83857 Telephone: 208-875-2500 Email address: wild@potlatch.com

The Contractor shall return the 1 gallon pots in good condition to the staging area at the top of the access route.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT

H- 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 – https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/docs/AGAR_Updated_5May2016.pdf

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H- 2 KEY PERSONNEL

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

H-3 FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the plans and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Forest Service specialists making physical determination based on surface observations.

(b) Weather Conditions. Normal snow conditions indicate a work season from approximately June 15 to October 30.

(c) Transportation Facilities. The project is approximately 38 mi east of Grangeville, Idaho. At the junction of Highway 14 and the Newsome Cr Road (FR 1858), travel north for approximately 7.0 miles to the gate on the access route developed in 2011. The project BOP is approximately 1.8 miles on an unimproved access route beyond this gate. Highway 14 is a double lane paved road; FR 1858 is a two lane gravel road. The access road is native with route grade ranges from 0-20%. Maximum grade of 20% is maintained for 0.25 miles descending off ridge to valley bottom.

The project is located in T30N, R7E Section 19 and can be reached by automobile (Highway 14 and FR 1858) and high clearance vehicles or 4WD ATV (access route). Access on the 1.8 mile unimproved route is limited to foot travel prior to contract award. Project area is typically snow covered from November-June.

H-4 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.

H-5 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES (Camping)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The contractor is required to have a spill plan. The plan will contain a description of the specific hazardous materials, procedures, and spill containment that will be used, including inventory, storage, and handling.

All vehicles carrying fuel will have specific equipment and materials needed to contain or clean up any incidental spills at the project site.

All pumps and generators used in or near streams will have appropriate spill containment structures and/or absorbent pads in place during use.

When storage facilities for oil or oil products are on site, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or any other body of water. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, immediately notify the Contracting Officer and appropriate state agencies.

Service all equipment only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Meet all applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging the hazardous materials are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures, and spills. Provide handling and personal protective equipment appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous material according to 29 CFR 1910.120). Notify the Forest Service in writing of all hazardous material that may be brought onto the National Forest.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. The contractor must clean up spills or leaks in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and to the satisfaction of the CO. When necessary provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

Equipment Fuel/Oil Leakage All equipment used for instream work will be cleaned of external oil, grease, dirt and mud; and leaks repaired; prior to arriving at the project site. All equipment will be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before unloading at site. Any leaks or accumulations of grease will be corrected before entering streams or areas that drain directly to streams or wetlands.

Equipment used for in-stream or riparian work (including chainsaws and other hand power tools) will be fueled and serviced in an area approved by the CO. When not in use, vehicles will be stored in the designated staging area. The staging area should be in an area that will not deliver fuel, oil, etc. to streams.

Contractor is required to have a Spill Kit or equivalent that contains oil-absorbing floating booms, and other equipment such as pads and absorbent “peanuts” appropriate for the size of the stream, available on-site during all phases of construction. For small streams with few pools or slack water, booms may not be effective. Use pads and straw bales to anchor booms if necessary. Booms will be placed in a location that facilitates an immediate response to potential petroleum leakage.

Fish-Friendly Hydraulic Fluids

In accordance with Technical Specification 01505, Mobilization and Demobilization, Subpart 1.1 - 4, equipment that will be used in live water shall utilize hydraulic fluid that is non-toxic to salmonids. The criteria used to determine if the hydraulic fluid is nontoxic to salmonids during acute exposure is found in footnote 1. According to guidance provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the following products meet the required criteria:

· Chevron Clarity Hydraulic Oil A W

· Ecoterra Hydraulic Oil

· GreensCare Plus

· Mobil EAL 224H

· ENVIRON™ AW HYDRAULIC FLUIDS

The government does not endorse any of these specific products and urges contractors to perform independent research regarding the performance characteristics of each product.

H-7 NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into work areas, Contractor shall be required to use weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment prior to entry on to national forest land. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the work area. Only clean construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the work area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated in the same manner as initial move-in. "Construction equipment" does not include pickup trucks and personal vehicles.

Straw/Hay Bales shall be certified as “Weed Free”. The source field shall be inspected and certified by the county extension agent from the county that the straw/hay is grown. Each shipment onto the forest shall be accompanied by a certification tag stating that it is weed free. The contractor shall furnish the forest service with a statement of certification.

H-8 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

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

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

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

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

H-9 FIRE CONTROL (FS 236-1)

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area. An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.