AG-0398-S-16-0015.docx

AG-0398-S-16-0015

West Zone Custer Gallatin Road Maintenance Backhoe/Dumptruck (IDIQ) Custer Gallatin National Forest

SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES

WEST ZONE CUSTER GALLATIN ROAD MAINTENANCE BACKHOE/DUMPTRUCK (IDIQ)

CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

SWEET GRASS, PARK, and GALLATIN COUNTIES, MONTANA

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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The Forest Service may award up to two (2) IDIQ contracts based on the best value to the Government.

The unit prices shall be used as the basis for all subsequent Task Orders issued against the awarded contract. Actual services provided will be paid at the unit prices offered and paid based on Actual Quantities, except Mobilization will be paid as a Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

Authorized Ordering Activities

In addition to the Contracting Officer for the parent contract, the authorized officials shown below may issue Task Orders under this contract: any Contracting Officer/Purchasing Agent assigned to the USDA Forest Service, Region One, East Side Acquisition Team, within the limits of their individual warrant authority.

Ordering Procedures

Order(s) may be issued by mail, facsimile, electronic commerce, or orally and confirmed in writing. Task Orders will be considered as being “issued” at the time they are mailed, faxed, transmitted or verbally issued by the Contracting Officer. If more than one method is used to place the order, the date of the earliest provable method will be the date of issue. Orders placed will contain the following information: Task Order number and date, project items/location/description, other incidental work, performance period, and maps if applicable.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ); therefore, no public opening will be held. The results will not be made public prior to award. Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ will not be returned, but will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes. The RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of this quote, or to make any award.

For information regarding the West Zone of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, please contact Jeff Hiedeman, Civil Engineer Technician, Custer Gallatin National Forest at 406-587-6738

Vendor shall have a DUNS number and be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) prior to award.

The Forest Service has transitioned to an electronic invoice system called Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Vendors are required to set-up an account at www.ipp.gov in order to submit invoices.

Quoters refer to L1 (page 26 of 41) of this solicitation to understand what documents need to be returned with quotation.

Price Quotation furnished by:

Name: _______________________________ Phone: ____________________________

Address: ______________________________ Cell: ____________________________

______________________________ FAX: ____________________________

E-Mail: ________________________________ DUNS # ___________________________

C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

C-1 GENERAL

1.1 Intent of Contract - The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. The precise details of performing the work are not stipulated except as considered essential for the successful completion of the work. Furnish all operated equipment necessary to complete the work according to the contract. All work and equipment shall be in compliance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of this contract. All equipment shall be in good operating condition and shall be operated by competent, experienced operators experienced in the work. The equipment used to perform this work shall meet safety standards and shall be in good mechanical condition.

1.2 Description of Work – The work consists of the items identified and specified in the Schedule. The work to be accomplished is associated with road maintenance, facility and administrative site maintenance, and road decommissioning. The work shall include, but is not limited to: roadside brushing and tree removal, placing and spreading aggregate base material, rip rap hauling, slide removal, repair of roadway slumps, installing culvert pipes and cattle guards, placing riprap, digging out culvert inlets/outlets and cross drains, cleaning ditch, gate repair and installation, bridge maintenance and repair, sign post installation to MUTCD specifications, placing rip rap, or blocking roads with rock. Any labor necessary for the accomplishment of any work will be provided by the Government. All materials (aggregate, cattle guards, culvert, riprap, gates, posts, signs, etc.) needed or specified above will be furnished by the Government.

1.3 Project Location – The work to be performed will be on National Forest System Roads accessing and/or within the Hebgen Lake, Bozeman, Yellowstone, and Gardiner Ranger Districts of the West Zone Custer Gallatin National Forest and its associated counties.

1.4 Pre-Quote Tour. A pre-quote tour will not be held. All bidders are encouraged to visit the project sites. For additional contract information contact Jeff Hiedeman in Bozeman at 406-587-6738.

1.5 Pre-Quote Conference. A pre-quote conference will not be held.

1.6 Start Work. It is estimated that the work will begin on May 23, 2016, and continue throughout summer, into fall, until the designated work has been accomplished or the contract ends.

1.7 Government-Furnished Materials and Labor – All needed or required materials and labor will be provided by the government.

1.8 Use of Roads by the Contractor. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest System resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

1.10 Traffic Control – The Contractor shall exercise due caution and care during road maintenance operations to prevent undue conflict with public users of the roads.

- All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

- The Contractor is to post warning signs on both ends of the section being worked to warn the road users of the work in progress. Signs will be moved, as needed, so that a sign does not precede machinery more than two (2) miles.

1.11 Camping – Camping will not be permitted in the project area without written authorization from the Ranger District work is being performed on.

C-2 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C-2.1 Existing Facilities. In addition to the requirements of the Use of Premises Clause, AGAR 452.236-70, all existing facilities such as signs, cattleguards, and drainage structures damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

C-2.2 Pollution and Erosion Control. During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner. Refuse shall be disposed of in State-approved dumps as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). During all of the work, the Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to direct surface runoff water to stabilized waterways and to keep the drainage systems functioning effectively to minimize soil erosion and water pollution.

C-2.3 Noxious Weed Control. In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds the Contractor shall be required to furnish proof of weed-free equipment. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the construction area. All subsequent move-ins shall be treated the same as the initial move-in. Prior to move-in the contractor shall make equipment available for Forest Service inspection at an agreed location.

C-3 – PR0JECT SPECIFICATIONS

All equipment shall be in satisfactory condition as such that it is capable of performing the work required.

Mobilization

· Lump sum to move equipment to the specified Ranger District at job start, then to move equipment out after contract completion.

Hauling Material – Miscellaneous

· Consists of loading/hauling/unloading or stockpiling of various materials dumped on FS lands, such as trash, appliances, matresses, construction debris, etc.

· Based on loaded cubic yard per mile.

Hauling Materials, Government furnished, stockpiles, or commercial

· Consists of loading/hauling/unloading or stockpiling of materials, government or commercially sourced.

· Based on loaded cubic yard per mile.

Rolling dip, reconditioning

· Restore existing dip to its original lines and grades.

Rolling dip, armored recondition

· Restore existing dip to its original lines and grades.

· Place rock armor through dip and continue onto fill slope for protection.

· Hauling of armoring material to be paid for by item #3.

Rolling dip, new construction

· Construct per attached drawing.

· Staked by the C.O.R.

Sign post(s) installation

· Consists of the excavation and backfilling of the hole(s) and site dressing for aesthetics.

· Typical burial depth is 30 inches.

· Government furnished labor, compaction, and materials(sign panels/hardware/etc.).

· Staked by the C.O.R.

Sign post(s) removal, double and single

· Consists of the removal of the existing damaged, out-of-date/poor condition, or un-needed posts and the attached panels. Contractor will appropriately dispose of off of government lands.

· Holes will be filled back in for safety and dressed for aesthetics.

Gate installation, steel pipe style

· Location staked by the government.

· Consists of the excavation and backfilling of the required holes for each gate. One hole for the hang post, approximately 6’ to 8’ deep. One hole for the lock box, approximately 4’to 6’ deep. One hole for the rest open post, varies from 2’ to 4’.

· Dress area for aesthetics after installation.

· See attached drawing for installation details

· Labor, gate parts, signs are government furnished.

Gate installation, powder river style

· Location staked by the government

· Consists of the excavation and backfilling of the required holes for each gate. One hole for the hang post, approximately 6’ to 8’ deep. One hole for the lock post, approximately 4’to 6’ deep. One hole for the rest open post, varies from 2’ to 4’.

· Dress area for aesthetics after installation.

· Labor, gate, signs are government furnished.

Gate relocation, both styles

· New location staked by the government

· Removal consists of pulling each post, loading it on a government trailer for transport, and the backfilling of the holes, then dressing for aesthetics.

· Consists of the excavation and backfilling of the required holes for each gate at the new site. One hole for the hang post, approximately 6’ to 8’ deep. One hole for the lock box/post, approximately 4’to 6’ deep. One hole for the rest open post, varies from 2’ to 4’.

· Dress area for aesthetics after installation.

· Labor and transport of gate to new location is government furnished.

Roadway Decommissioning

· Staked by the C.O.R.

· Decommissioning for this contract consists of the construction/installation of earth berms, slashing in with existing vegetation, or the placement of boulders or local material to block user created roads. Any one, or a combination of the above methods will be used, as determined by the C.O.R.

Trenching

· Consists of the construction of a trench 4’ in average depth and 12” in width.

· After installation of the trench contents, backfilling and site dressing are required.

· Location of start and stop points determined by the C.O.R.

· Any labor, compaction, or materials needed are provided by the government.

Structure excavation

· This work consists of the excavation, setting(if needed), and backfilling of vaults, footings, foundations, box culverts, etc.

· Labor, compaction, and any materials are provided by the government.

Ditch Cleaning

· This work consists of cleaning ditches where it is impractical for the grader to accomplish or the use of a grader would be inefficient.

· Rocks, debris, slash, trees, small slides, and other impediments to the flow of water will be removed and the ditches restored to their original lines and grades.

Sluff/Slide Removal

· This work consists of the removal of larger slides that could occur.

· Material can be bucketed or side cast as determined by the C.O.R.

· Any material that needs to be transported more than 150’ will be paid for under Item #3.

Site Rehabilitation/Restoration

· This work consists of scarification, dragging, or smoothing of sites and the scattering/placing of local materials(slash, rock, replanting bushes/willows). Work may consist of a single method or a combination of them.

· Sites and their limits will be marked by the C.O.R.

Hazard Tree Removal

· Consists of removing trees that pose a threat to the public, road structures, or the roadway if not brought down or removed by mechanical means. They will be trees deemed unsafe to get rid of by other methods and may be on the ground, cutslope, or roadway already.

· Related slash, limbs, tree sections will be placed as designated by the C.O.R.

Bulletin Board Installation/Resetting

· Consists of the excavation and backfilling required for putting in a bulletin board as staked by the C.O.R.

· Typical burial depth is 3 feet.

· Government will provide the labor, compaction, and bulletin board.

Bulletin Board Relocation/Removal

· Work will consist of the excavation and back filling required to either remove the bulletin board entirely and/or the removal and relocating it to a new site as staked.

· Government will provide labor and bulletin board transportation.

· The installation at the new site will be paid for under Item #20.

Roadside Brushing, Mechanical

· This work consists of machine brushing the road shoulders, cut slopes, and fill slopes as staked by the C.O.R.

· Labor, materials, traffic control, if needed, will be provided by the government.

· See Typical Clearing Details for Brushing

· This work consists of removal of all vegetative material including, but not limited to, grass, limbs, residual brush, live roadside brush, and small trees six (6) inches or less in diameter (when measured 6 inches above the ground) which interfere with the sight distance and drainage features along the roadway. Work also includes the removal of all logs and windfall within the specified clearing limits. The clearing limits are shown in a typical section, (see Exhibit C). This includes a horizontal distance of eight (8) feet, (or a slope distance of 12 feet) from the bottom of the ditch of the roads with ditches, eight (8) feet horizontal distance (or a slope distance of 12 feet) from hinge without ditch, and a horizontal distance of five (5) feet (or a slope distance of six (6) feet) from the shoulder of the fill side. Clearing shall include turnouts and curves. Brushing shall be accomplished by hand a Flail type brushhead, or similar mechanical brushhead. The boom shall be of sufficient capacity to reach the clearing limits.

Culvert Cleaning, 18 – 24 inch diameters

· Work will consist of the cleaning the catch basin, inlets, outlets, and associated lead-in/lead-out ditches for proper drainage. Excavated material will be disposed of as directed by the C.O.R.

· Government provided labor.

Culvert Installation, 18 – 24 inch diameters

· This consists of the related dirt work required for the excavation and backfilling to install culverts, construct the necessary catch basin and related ditches for proper drainage. Site dressing for aesthetics is included.

· Government furnished labor, compaction, and materials.

Cattle guard Cleaning, 12 – 14 foot wide deck

· The work will consist of pulling the deck, excavating and removing material within the cattle guard framework, re-establishing any drainage features, and resetting the deck. The waste material will be disposed of on or near the site as directed by the C.O.R.

· Government provided labor to remove, reinstall, work on, detach, reattach associated wire, wings, signing, gates, and to do clean the base top prior to resetting.

Cattle guard Cleaning, 16 – 24 foot wide deck

· The work will consist of pulling the deck(s), excavating and removing material within the cattle guard framework, re-establishing any drainage features, and resetting the deck(s). The waste material will be disposed of on or near the site as directed by the C.O.R.

· Government provided labor to remove, reinstall, work on, detach, reattach associated wire, wings, signing, gates, and to do clean the base top prior to resetting.

Cattle guard installation, 12 – 14 foot wide deck

· Site will be marked by the C.O.R.

· Work will consist of the excavation of the hole, dimensions up to about 9 feet x 15 feet x 3 feet deep. Setting/placing the wooden base timbers and then setting the cattle guard on the base. Back fill as needed around the base. Dress site and dispose of excavated material as directed by the C.O.R.

· Government will furnish all materials, and provide all needed labor.

Cattle guard installation, 16 – 24 foot wide deck

· Site will be marked by the C.O.R.

· Work will consist of the excavation of the hole, dimensions up to about 9 feet x 25 feet x 3 feet deep. Setting/placing the wooden base timbers and then setting the cattle guard on the base. Back fill as needed around the base. Dress site and dispose of excavated material as directed by the C.O.R.

· Government will furnish all materials, and provide all needed labor.

Cattle guard removal, 12 – 14 foot wide deck

· Work will consist of removing the cattle guard from the base, and loading the cattle guard and base(if salvageable) on a government trailer. Then back fill the hole with local, native material.

· Government provided labor and compaction.

Cattle guard removal, 16 – 24 foot wide deck

· Work will consist of removing the cattle guard from the base, and loading the cattle guard and base(if salvageable) on a government trailer. Then back fill the hole with local, native material.

· Government provided labor and compaction.

Boulder Gathering

· This work consists of gathering and loading boulders. Boulders will be within a ½ mile of the collection site and will be a minimum of two feet in diameter.

· Hauling to their final location will be paid for out of item #3.

· Collection areas will be marked by the C.O.R.

Boulder Placement

· This will consist of the placement of boulders for site delineation, traffic guidance, to discourage vehicles, etc.

· Locations will be marked by the C.O.R.

Rip rap Collection

· This work consists of loading rip rap. Rip rap will be within 100 feet of the collection site and will be a minimum of two feet plus in diameter.

· Hauling to its final location will be paid for out of item #3.

· Collection areas will be marked by the C.O.R.

Rip rap Machine Placed

· This will consist of the machine placement of rip rap for armoring bridge abutments, wing walls, buttressing failing fill and cut slopes, and protecting larger culverts.

· Locations will be marked by the C.O.R.

Equipment Moving

· This consists of the cost to move equipment from a finished project site to the start of the next project as designated by the C.O.R. It can be to another road near-by or to a different Ranger District. The move to the next work area will be by the most direct/efficient/safe route.

Hourly Rental – Combination Hoe and Dump truck

· Hoe and dump truck as a unit, under the direction and supervision of the C.O.R.

· Intended to be used for 1) Unusual and/or unanticipated events, or 2) Work needed that is difficult to quantify. Examples are: Flooding, damage repairs from different sources, vandalism, small unanticipated rec projects, road washing, plugged and/or washing culverts, broken waterlines at administrative sites, larger culvert washing or repair/resetting, campground and trailhead furniture removal/repair/relocation/replacement, facility fencing repair, blowdown removal, roadway dig outs/soft spot repair/road failures, installation of emergency traffic controls such as signs/jersey barriers/barricades, moving/loading/stockpiling materials at storage yard.

· Labor and materials, if needed, are government provided

C-4 Equipment Specifications Equipment furnished under this contract shall meet the following minimum specifications and equipment requirements.

(a) Backhoe/Endloader

(1) Minimum net engine horsepower - 84

(2) 4-wheel drive, rubber-tired, mounted with extend-a-hoe boom and thumb. Equipped with ride control.

Required hydraulic attachments: flailing blade brush head capable of taking down a 6” diameter tree, 8” min. diameter auger, 12” bucket. All attachments will be “quick attach/quick coupler” with the hydraulics plumbed and ready for use.

(3) Loader Bucket - multi-purpose (four-way), with forklift attachment. Forks will be adjustable for width and a minimum of 48” long. Clamp-on and bolt-on style forks are unacceptable.

(4) Minimum endloader bucket capacity - 1-1/8 cu yd.

(5) Minimum backhoe bucket capacity - 5.5 cu ft., 24 inches wide

(6) Equipment Age - NO older than 6 years

(b) Dump Truck

(1) Diesel powered, minimum net horsepower – 190, 12 cu. yd. capacity

(2) Tandem drive axle

(3) End dump with lip and bed protection for hauling riprap

(4) Equipment Age - NO older than 8 years and in good serviceable condition (See NOTE below)

(c) Trailer

(1) Trailer shall be capable of being towed by the above dump truck and hauling the backhoe/endloader.

NOTE: Equipment may be offered which exceeds the specified age, if:

(a) The bidder completed the equipment identification blocks on The Schedule;

(b) The bidder secures an inspection by a qualified mechanic employed by a factory authorized repair facility for warranty purposes or an authorized dealer, for the make of equipment being offered;

(c) The mechanic completes the Inspection Form (EXHIBIT B) and certifies that the equipment is in good operating and mechanical condition;

(d) The bidder must have submitted the completed inspection form as part of the bid in response to this Request for Quotations.

This inspection does not affect the Government's right to make additional inspections of the equipment or to contact the inspector concerning the inspection performed.

C-5 MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

C-5.1 Scope of Payment. Payment for all contract work is provided, either directly or indirectly, under the pay items shown in the bid schedule.

· Direct payment. Payment is provided directly under a pay item shown in the bid schedule.

· Compensation provided by the pay items included in the contract bid schedule is full payment for performing all contract work in a complete and acceptable manner. All risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the nature of prosecution of the work is included in the compensation provided by the contract.

· Work measured and paid for under one pay item will not be paid for under any other pay item.

· The quantities shown in the bid schedule are approximate unless designated as a contract quantity. Payment will be for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted according to the contract. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized.

C-5.2 Unit of Measurements: Payment will be by units defined and determined according to measure. Unless otherwise specified, the meanings of the following terms are as follows:

· Mile (Mi). Measure horizontal along the centerline of each roadway to nearest 0.1 mile. (For Roadside Brushing, 1 mile includes both sides of the road for 1 mile). Parking areas, turnouts, and approach road connections are considered adjuncts to the main road and shall not be measured separately. Measurement shall include only accepted sections of the roads. Measurement will be made by the odometer or Distance Measuring Instrument of a Forest Service vehicle.

· Hour (Hr). Measurement will be for the actual number of hours ordered and performed by the Contractor. Quantities will include the actual hours, to the nearest half hour, that the equipment is in operation performing the required work. An hour consists of 60 minutes of actual operation of equipment on work ordered by the CO. Moving of equipment under its own power, when so ordered by the CO, will constitute ordered work. Nonproductive time such as lack of operating supplies or qualified operator; down time for repairs, maintenance, refueling, and other service time; time lost by reason of breakdown or being stuck; loading time of specified accessories; etc. shall not constitute ordered work.

· CubicYard (CY), VQ (Vehicle Quantity). Measure the cubic yard volume in the hauling vehicle. Before use, Contractor and CO must mutually agree on the volume of material to be hauled by each vehicle.

· CubicYard/Mile (CY/Mi). The cost to haul one cubic yard of material for a distance of one mile.

· Lump Sum (LS). – Do not measure directly. The quantity is designated as “All”.

· Each – One entire unit. The quantity is the actual number of units completed and accepted.

C-6 PROJECT DRAWINGS

The following Project Drawings are applicable to this contract and are included in section J.

Vicinity Map Rolling Dip Detail Armored Dip Detail Pipe Gate Detail Brushing/Cattle guard Detail

D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this solicitation there are NO Clauses.}

E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (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 date specified on individual Task Order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a date and time to be determined later.

(End of Clause)

H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SAFETY PLAN

(a) Will be required and submitted for approval to the CO prior to commencement of work.

H.2 CAMPING

(a) Before camping, the Contractor shall obtain a District Camping Permit, if required, from each District the Contractor is working on through the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer's Representative.

(b) A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(c) Contractor is to bring a proposed campsite location to the prework for review and approval and prior to camping.

(d) In bear country there has been a special order on food storage and camping issued. Refer to section H-3 below for Food Storage requirements.

(e) The Government will make no special camping allowances for the Contractor within or near the project area. Arrangements with the local private landowners will be at the discretion of the Contractor.

H.3 FOOD STORAGE ORDER

(a) Within bear country there has been a special order on food storage and camping issued. It states that all food, beverages, and scented or flavored toiletries must be stored unavailable to bears at night and when unattended during the day. Attractants include canned food, pop, beer, garbage, grease, processed livestock or pet food, toothpaste, and chapstick. They must be hung at least 10-feet off the ground and 4-feet from any vertical support, or stored inside a bear resistant container or vehicle. Cars, pick-up cabs, enclosed horse trailers, hard sided campers or camper shells are all considered bear resistant. Food should be stored out of sight in vehicles. Coolers, pop-up campers, backpacks, and tents are not considered bear resistant.

H.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

452.236-77 Emergency Response. (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Fire Fighting. (1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work. (2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor's Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire-fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the CHANGES clause, FAR 52.243-4.

(End of clause)

H.5 SECURITY AND PROTECTION

(a) Security and Protection – Security is the Contractor’s responsibility. Limit access to the construction area to persons involved in the work. Provide secure storage for materials that are stored on site. Secure completed work as required to prevent loss.

Barricades, warning signs and light shall comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barricades. All road warning signs, barricades, and traffic control devices shall conform to MUTCD. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and the public of the hazard being protected against. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

(b) Maintenance of Traffic – The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, and open to public travel, for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to limitations and authorizations shown on the drawings or specified under this contract when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

Before shutting down operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for normal drainage and minimization of erosion. Leave all travel ways in a condition suitable for traffic.

(c) Protection of Improvements – The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract.

H.6 USE OF PREMISES.

452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996)

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

(End of clause)

I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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://farsite.hill.af.mil/

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52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (OCT 2015) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) 52.219-11 Special 8(a) Contract Conditions. (FEB 1990) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (APR 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658. (DEC 2015) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt payment for construction contracts. (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys. (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) 52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (FEB 2016) 52.245-1 Government Property. (APR 2012) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). Alternative I (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums - Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (NOV 1996) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. (NOV 1996)

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of contract award through November 30, 2016.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2,000.00 for the life of the contract but not in excess of $150,000.00.

***Note: The maximum does not guarantee the awardee $150,000.00 worth of work. This limitation is the amount of funds spent through Task Orders against the awarded IDIQ contract.***

FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $35,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $35,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 5 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 3 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract November 30, 2016.

52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item- (1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Domestic construction material means-

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

NONE

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute. (1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute or Balance of Payments Program.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison Construction material description Unit of Quantity Price measure (dollars)* Item 1:

Foreign construction material ________ ________ ________ Domestic construction material ________ ________ ________ Item 2:

Foreign construction material ________ ________ ________ Domestic construction material ________ ________ ________

* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).

List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.

Include other applicable supporting information.

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J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J-1: Davis-Bacon Act, Wage Determination, Gen. Dec. MT160080, dated 01/08/2016, MT80 J-2: Experience Questionnaire J-3: Vicinity Map and Equipment Inspection Checklist (separate attachment) J-4: Project Drawings (separate attachment)

K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions…