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SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES

WILDERNESS TREK TRIPS

ARTHUR CARHART WILDERNESS TRAINING CENTER

MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA

B- 1 Schedule of Items

Base Item FY2008

ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity UNIT PRICE

1 Horse packing in Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wilderness XXXXXXXX

1.1 5-10 miles; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate 1 Group $___________

1.2 10-15 miles; Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult 1 Group $___________ 2 Backpacking in Bob Marshall, Selway-Bitterroot, Mission

Mountains, or Scapegoat Wildernesses

XXXXXXXX

2.1 Up to 7 miles; Difficulty: Difficult 1 Group $___________ 2.2* Up to 3 miles; Difficulty: Easy 1 Group $___________ 2.3* Drop Camp; Up to 4 miles; Difficulty: Easy 1 Group $___________

3 Llama Packing Mission Mountains, Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wildernesses.

4-6 miles; Difficulty: Moderate 1 Group $___________

Total Quote Base Item:

*Note: Either 2.2 or 2.3 will be selected.

Option Item 1 FY 2009

ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity UNIT PRICE

1 Horse packing in Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wilderness XXXXXXXX

1.1 5-10 miles; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate 1 Group $___________

1.2 10-15 miles; Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult 1 Group $___________

2.2* Up to 3 miles; Difficulty: Easy 1 Group $___________ 2.3* Drop Camp; Up to 4 miles; Difficulty: Easy 1 Group $___________

3 Llama Packing Mission Mountains, Bob Marshall Or Scapegoat Wildernesses

Total Quote Option Item 1: $___________

*Note: Either 2.2 or 2.3 will be selected

B- 1 Schedule of Items (cont.)

Option Item 2 FY 2010

ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity UNIT PRICE

1 Horse packing in Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wilderness XXXXXXXX

1.1 5-10 miles; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate 1 Group $___________

1.2 10-15 miles; Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult 1 Group $___________

2.2* Up to 3 miles; Difficulty: Easy 1 Group $___________ 2.3* Drop Camp; Up to 4 miles; Difficulty: Easy 1 Group $___________

3 Llama Packing Mission Mountains, Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wildernesses

Total Quote Option Item 2: $___________

*Note: Either 2.2 or 2.3 will be selected

TOTAL QUOTE BASE PLUS OPTIONS $_______________

QUANTITIES: Government participants will be broken into an estimated 5 groups of approximately 12 individuals each, [10 students, 1 wilderness ranger, and 1 guide (provided by Contractor)]. The number of groups and trips are estimates only and will serve as a basis for evaluation of quotations for award. The Contractor may quote on a single trip, several trips or all of the above trips.

B- 2 Evaluation of Quotations

Offerors shall provide the information contained in Clause FAR 52.212-12 – Evaluation—Commercial Items (found under Contract Clauses) as part of their quotation. The information is required for evaluation purposes.

B- 3 FAR 52.217-5 Evaluations of Options (JULY 1990)

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

SECTION C - PERFORMANCE STATEMENT OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C.1. Introduction

C.1.1. Background

The Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center will be conducting a weeklong wilderness stewardship training course, June 22 through June 27, 2008. The course will start at a Missoula Area Hotel on Sunday, June 22nd. Monday and Tuesday will consist of course sessions at the hotel, and will not include field trip outfitters until Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the Carhart representative and Contractors coordinate and meet with all trip participants to review field trip logistics, distribute gear, and view videos. Wednesday, June 25th, Contractors and participants will leave for their field trip for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Friday, all field trips will return to the Hotel between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Note: Above dates are for the base year. Option year dates will be similar.

Government participants will be broken into an estimated 5 groups of approximately 12 individuals each, [10 students, 1 wilderness ranger, and 1 guide (provided by Contractor)]. Contractor may bid on single trips, several trips, or all work described below.

C.1.2. Scope of Contract

The Government requires the services of one or more “outfitter(s)” to perform the duties as described in the Contractor services and field trip descriptions below. The term outfitter hereinafter will be referred to as Contractor. Work will be performed at specific times and locations as directed by the Carhart Center;

however, the dates for performance of the work are June 25th through June 27th, 2008.

C.1.2.1. This contract covers the following: Contractor shall consult by phone with the COR and Contract Inspector to cover contract requirements, safety and other topics prior to meeting with participants no later than June 15th, 2008 (date is 10 days prior to the beginning of the field trip each year). Contractors shall be required to meet with the Carhart staff and attendees June 24, 2008, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at a Missoula Area Hotel, to review field trip logistics, distribute gear and view applicable videos: Bear Safety, Leave No Trace and Caring for the Land. Contractors shall conduct the field trip Wednesday through Friday, June 25 through 27, 2008. The Contractor shall be prepared to transport the attendees by 8:00 a.m. of Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from the hotel to the specific trailheads. The project will conclude between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008, when participants are dropped off at the Hotel, via Contractor-provided transportation. Contractors are encouraged to participate in video presentations and in discussions throughout the field trip.

C.1.2.2. Contractor-provided transportation: Shuttle transportation of Government participants and participants’ personal field trip gear from Missoula Area Hotel, to the field trip site and from the field trip site to Missoula Area Hotel, shall be provided by the Contractor.

C.2. Contractor Work Requirements

C.2.1. Contractor-provided Equipment for Horseback Trips:

1. (1) Horse for each participant, 1 sleeping bag and pad per participant.

2. (1) Tent per 2 participants.

3. Cookware, cook stoves, utensils, plate/bowl, coffee mug, water purification system other than iodine tablets, etc. to accommodate each group.

4. (1) Packhorse or mule for every 4 participants in addition to outfitter equipment.

5. Saddle bags or horn bags for each participant.

6. One (1) Vehicle, or more, for each field trip, suitable for use on access roads, to transport participants and equipment to trailhead from the Missoula area hotel; and return. Seat belt use is required by each participant when traveling in vehicles where seat belts are provided.

7. One (1) Tarp or other temporary shelter of suitable size to accommodate entire field trip group in the event of inclement weather.

C.2.2. Contractor-provided Equipment for Backpacking Trips:

1. One (1) Backpack per participant.

2. One (1) sleeping bag and One (1) pad per participant.

3. One (1) Tent per two (2) participants.

4. Cookware, cook stoves, utensils, plate/bowl, coffee mug, water purification system other than iodine tablets, etc. to accommodate each group.

5. One (1) Vehicle, or more, for each field trip, suitable for use on access roads, to transport participants and equipment to trailhead from the Missoula area hotel, and return. Seat belt use is required by each participant when traveling in vehicles where seat belts are provided.

6. One (1) Tarp or other temporary shelter of suitable size to accommodate entire field trip group in the

C.2.3. Contractor-provided Equipment for Drop Camp Trip:

Note - This item may be bid using Option 1, 2, or 3.

Option 1 – Packing Service + Guide Service + Transportation + Food + Equipment

1. One (1) Medium sized Duffle Bag per participant.

2. One (1) Sleeping bag and Pad per participant.

3. One (1) Tent per two (2) participants.

4. Cookware, cook stoves, utensils, plate/bowl, coffee mug, water purification system other than iodine tablets, etc. enough to accommodate each group.

5. One (1) Vehicle, or more, for each fieldtrip, suitable for use on access roads to transport participants and equipment to trailhead from the Missoula area hotel, and return. Seat belt use is required by each participant when traveling in vehicles where seat belts are provided.

6. One (1) Tarp or other temporary shelter of suitable size to accommodate entire field trip group in the event of inclement weather.

7. Pack horses or mules sufficient to transport group equipment and food from the trailhead to and from the campsite. Stock does not remain at campsite overnight.

Option 2 – Guide Service + Transportation + Food + Equipment (A bid on this item will not include Packing Service.)

1. One (1) Medium sized duffle bag per participant.

2. One (1) sleeping bag and pad per participant.

3. One (1) Tent per two 2 participants.

4. Cookware, cook stoves, utensils, plate/bowl, coffee mug, water purification system other than iodine tablets, etc. enough to accommodate each group.

5. One (1) Vehicle, or more, for each fieldtrip, suitable for use on access roads, to transport participants and equipment to trailhead from the Missoula area hotel, and return. Seat belt use is required by each participant when traveling in vehicles where seat belts are provided.

6. One (1) Tarp or other temporary shelter of suitable size to accommodate entire field trip group in the event of inclement weather.

Option 3 - Packing Service only

1. Pack horses or mules and staff sufficient to transport group equipment and food from the trailhead to and from the campsite. Stock does not remain at campsite overnight.

C.2.4. Contractor-provided Equipment for Llama Trips:

1. One (1) medium-sized backpack for each participant (which will be used for their personal gear and clothing only).

2. One (1) sleeping bag and One (1) pad per participant.

3. (1) Tent per two (2) participants.

4. Cookware, cook stoves, utensils, plate/bowl, coffee mug, water purification system other than iodine tablets, etc. to accommodate each group.

5. Llamas sufficient to carry all outfitter-supplied equipment, food, and gear.

6. One (1) Vehicle, or more, for each field trip, suitable for use on access roads, to transport participants and equipment to trailhead from the Missoula area hotel; and return. Seat belt use is required by each participant when traveling in vehicles where seat belts are provided.

7. One (1) Tarp or other temporary shelter of suitable size to accommodate entire field trip group in the

C.2.5. Contractor-provided meals for each participant.

Date Meals Provided by Contractor

June 25, 2008 Dinner June 26, 2008 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner June 27, 2008 Breakfast, Lunch

All meals shall be sufficient in quantity and quality to be acceptable to the eating habits of the general population. The Government will notify the Contractor a minimum of 4 weeks prior to start work of any special dietary needs of field trip participants. The menu shall be provided to the Government a minimum of 2 weeks prior to start of work for approval by the COR.

Contractors for backpacking trips are expected to supply food that has been re-packaged into low-weight containers and has been properly portioned for the number of participants.

Contractors for all trips are expected to supply food that is appropriate for use in bear country and to provide food storage equipment and use practices that comply with agency visitor regulations.

C.2.6. Field Trip Descriptions.

All trips must begin at trailheads located less than 2 hours from Missoula, Montana, and be feasible given typical weather and ground conditions during the last week of June. All trips must be conducted on National Forest land in either designated or proposed wilderness.

Contractor will conduct from 1 to 5 field trips; each trip will be a 3-day, 2-night trip for 12 people (10 participants, 1 Wilderness Ranger, and 1 Contractor guide). The trips will run concurrently and begin on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2008, leaving from the Missoula Area Hotel, by 8:00 a.m. and returning to the Missoula Area Hotel, on Friday, June 27, 2008 by 4:00 p.m.

Trip locations are:

A. Horse packing in the Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wildernesses.

A total of two trips will be offered in these areas, not necessarily by the same Contractor.

Exact routes to be determined.

Trip #1: Length: 5 – 10 miles

Difficulty: Easy - moderate

Description: Participants ride horses on established trails to temporary or established camp.

Accommodations are backpack type or wall tents. Day ride opportunities to view wilderness management issues exist within 3 miles of camp.

Trip #2: Length: 10 - 15 miles Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult

Description: Participants ride horses on established trails to temporary or established camp.

Accommodations are backpack type or wall tents. Day ride opportunities to view wilderness management issues exist within 5 miles of camp.

B. Backpacking in the Bob Marshall, Selway-Bitterroot, Mission Mountains, or Scapegoat

Wildernesses.

A total of two trips will be offered in these areas, not necessarily by the same Contractor.

Exact routes to be determined.

Trip #1: Length: up to 7 miles Difficulty: More difficult, no more than 2,700 feet elevation gain or loss

Description: Participants hike to temporary camp carrying camping gear and food.

Accommodations are backpack tents. Day hike opportunities to view wilderness management issues exist within 3 miles of camp.

Note – Either the Backpack Trip #2 or the Drop Camp Trip described below will be selected.

Trip #2: Length: up to 3 miles, less than 1,000 feet elevation gain or loss Difficulty: Easy

Description: Participants hike to temporary camp carrying camping gear and food.

Accommodations are backpack tents. Day hike opportunities to view wilderness management issues exist within 2 miles of camp.

Drop Camp

Length: up to 4 miles Difficulty: Easy, no more than 1,500 feet elevation gain or loss

Description: Participants hike to temporary camp with day packs. Camping gear and food are packed in. Accommodations are backpack tents. Day hike opportunities to view wilderness management issues exist within 2 miles of camp.

C. Llama packing in the Mission Mountains, Bob Marshall or Scapegoat Wildernesses.

A total of one trip will be offered in one of these areas.

Exact route to be determined.

Length: 4 – 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate, not more than 2,500 feet elevation gain or loss

Description: Participants hike with llamas to transport gear to temporary camp.

Accommodations are provided by backpack type tents. Day hike opportunities to view wilderness management issues exist within 3 miles of camp

C.3. Requirements for Contractors

Requirements for all Contractors:

C.3.1 Each Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) Guide per group (except for Packing Service bid item).

C.3.2 Each Guide shall be trained, knowledgeable and experienced in “Leave No Trace” principles for camping and traveling safely in northern Rocky Mountains environments. All practices performed by the Guides during the field trip will be in conformance with these principles. Each Guide shall be capable of instruction of the aforementioned principles. Instruction by contract Guide shall be at the discretion of the accompanying Carhart Center Representative.

C.3.3 The Carhart Representative shall retain control of the group activities, relying on the Wilderness Ranger and the Guide for input and expertise, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

C.3.4 Each Guide shall carry a first aid kit appropriate for the size of the group and be knowledgeable in providing the group with basic medical attention in an emergency. Each Guide shall, at a minimum, be currently certified in Red Cross CPR and Basic First Aid as appropriate for a wilderness situation and shall provide evidence of this certification.

C.3.5 In the event of an emergency, the Guide shall render assistance and provide care to the extent of their training and abilities. Final determinations regarding evacuation of injured participants shall be made by the Carhart Center Representative.

C.3.6 All guides shall be equipped with cellular or satellite communication devices that can be used in the event of an emergency.

C.3.7 Contractors and their Guides shall comply with all federal and state agency visitor use regulations for the area of operation.

Llama and Horseback Trip Contractors only:

C.3.8 Contractor will have a valid Montana State Outfitter and Guide license.

C.3.9 Contractors shall insure that trails leading to planned camping areas are cleared and useable prior to the field trip.

Horseback Trip Contractors only:

C.3.10 Contractor will have a current Forest Service Outfitter and Guide permit for the wilderness area or wilderness administrative unit; (i.e. Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex) where the field trip will take place.

C.4. Government-provided Supplies

C.4.1 Water bottle suitable for use with most field use water filters.

C.4.2 Sack or box lunches for all participants and Carhart Center Representatives on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

C.5. Liability Waivers or Release Forms

The use of waiver of liability or release forms is not allowed under this contract.

C.6. Acknowledgement of Risk Forms

A form documenting participant acknowledgement of risks inherent to field trip activities may be used by the Contractor. The Contractor may use either the generic form provided by the Government or submit their own form to the Government for approval not later than 45 days before the beginning of the training course.

C.7. Government Contracts

For technical questions, please contact Elaine Poser at the Arthur Carhart Wilderness Training Center, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana 59812-3168, and her telephone number is (406) 243-4644.

For contracting questions, please contact Dale Reckley (406) 329-3756 or Mike Lucas (406) 329-3847 at the Western Montana Acquisition Zone, Bldg. 24 - Fort Missoula, Missoula, Montana 59804.

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11270 - Tractor Operator 11.35 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 9.50 11360 - Window Cleaner 10.12 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 10.93 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 12.59 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 14.83 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 14.81 12020 - Dental Assistant 11.77 12025 - Dental Hygienist 25.02 12030 - EKG Technician 18.58 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 18.58 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 10.93 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 11.23 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 12.59 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 15.71 12100 - Medical Assistant 11.26 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 14.37 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 11.00 12190 - Medical Record Technician 13.54 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 12.10 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 25.01 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 9.16 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 10.29 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 11.22 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 12.61 12235 - Optical Dispenser 12.06 12236 - Optical Technician 10.89 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 12.63 12280 - Phlebotomist 12.61 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 19.78 12311 - Registered Nurse I 18.48 12312 - Registered Nurse II 22.62 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 22.62 12314 - Registered Nurse III 27.37 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 27.37 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 32.79 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 15.66 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 15.39 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 19.07 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 23.33 13041 - Illustrator I 16.93 13042 - Illustrator II 20.98 13043 - Illustrator III 24.94 13047 - Librarian 17.27 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 8.79 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 18.76

13058 - Library Technician 12.55 13061 - Media Specialist I 11.25 13062 - Media Specialist II 12.59 13063 - Media Specialist III 14.03 13071 - Photographer I 12.77 13072 - Photographer II 15.96 13073 - Photographer III 19.44 13074 - Photographer IV 24.21 13075 - Photographer V 29.34 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 11.90 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 11.67 14042 - Computer Operator II 11.91 14043 - Computer Operator III 14.10 14044 - Computer Operator IV 15.66 14045 - Computer Operator V 17.36 14071 - Computer Programmer I (1) 16.51 14072 - Computer Programmer II (1) 20.66 14073 - Computer Programmer III (1) 25.18 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (1) 27.62 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (1) 26.14 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (1) 27.62 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (1) 27.62 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 11.67 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 15.66 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 26.14 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 27.62 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 30.38 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 26.14 15060 - Educational Technologist 16.52 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 30.38 15080 - Graphic Artist 17.12 15090 - Technical Instructor 14.90 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 18.22 15110 - Test Proctor 12.02 15120 - Tutor 12.02 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 7.20 16030 - Counter Attendant 7.20 16040 - Dry Cleaner 9.00 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 7.20 16090 - Presser, Hand 7.20 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 7.20 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 7.20 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 7.20 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 9.60 16220 - Tailor 10.22

16250 - Washer, Machine 7.80 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 17.80 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 21.40 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 13.48 21030 - Material Coordinator 16.48 21040 - Material Expediter 16.48 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 13.05 21071 - Order Filler 12.17 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 13.48 21110 - Shipping Packer 12.17 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 12.17 21140 - Store Worker I 10.13 21150 - Stock Clerk 14.19 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 13.48 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 13.48 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 20.34 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 19.37 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 20.34 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 21.36 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 15.11 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 18.72 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 16.52 23080 - Aircraft Worker 17.31 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 15.96 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 12.99 23125 - Cable Splicer 24.39 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 16.34 23140 - Carpet Layer 22.07 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 22.08 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 16.61 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 19.91 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 22.67 23260 - Fabric Worker 15.44 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 18.55 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 14.32 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 18.55 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 17.01 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 15.07 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 18.67 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 15.43 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 16.43 23391 - Gunsmith I 14.02 23392 - Gunsmith II 16.46 23393 - Gunsmith III 18.67 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic 17.50

23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Mechanic (Research Facility 16.94 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 18.67 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 17.56 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 19.24 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 17.57 23470 - Laborer 10.39 23510 - Locksmith 17.12 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 18.62 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 16.51 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 13.14 23591 - Metrology Technician I 19.24 23592 - Metrology Technician II 19.70 23593 - Metrology Technician III 20.73 23640 - Millwright 19.04 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 17.57 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 19.01 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 21.49 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 17.73 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 18.67 23850 - Rigger 18.67 23870 - Scale Mechanic 16.46 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 18.53 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 15.07 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 21.30 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 22.04 23950 - Telephone Lineman 20.29 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 16.86 23965 - Well Driller 18.46 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 18.67 23980 - Woodworker 14.41 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24570 - Child Care Attendant 8.00 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 11.08 24610 - Chore Aide 8.02 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services Coordinator 10.58 24630 - Homemaker 12.89 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 19.05 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 18.05 25070 - Stationary Engineer 19.05 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 13.18 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 17.73 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 12.04 27007 - Baggage Inspector 9.25 27008 - Corrections Officer 18.00 27010 - Court Security Officer 19.14 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 11.24

27040 - Detention Officer 18.00 27070 - Firefighter 18.02 27101 - Guard I 9.25 27102 - Guard II 11.24 27131 - Police Officer I 21.39 27132 - Police Officer II 20.12 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 9.08 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 9.95 28043 - Carnival Equpment Worker 7.57 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 12.14 28310 - Lifeguard 10.82 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 13.58 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 9.91 28515 - Recreation Specialist 10.49 28630 - Sports Official 10.82 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 12.97 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 17.55 29020 - Hatch Tender 17.55 29030 - Line Handler 17.55 29041 - Stevedore I 17.21 29042 - Stevedore II 21.26 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (2) 32.38 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (2) 22.33 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (2) 24.59 30021 - Archeological Technician I 15.14 30022 - Archeological Technician II 16.93 30023 - Archeological Technician III 20.98 30030 - Cartographic Technician 22.86 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 17.37 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 14.72 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 18.44 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 20.47 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 22.86 30081 - Engineering Technician I 10.66 30082 - Engineering Technician II 13.55 30083 - Engineering Technician III 16.93 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 20.98 30085 - Engineering Technician V 25.68 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 31.06 30090 - Environmental Technician 15.96 30210 - Laboratory Technician 14.43 30240 - Mathematical Technician 19.11 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 13.71 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 17.11 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 18.83

30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 21.21 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 18.09 30461 - Technical Writer I 18.37 30462 - Technical Writer II 22.46 30463 - Technical Writer III 27.18 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 20.58 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 24.90 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 29.85 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 20.58 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 20.58 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or Surface Programs (2) 16.27 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (2) 18.09 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31020 - Bus Aide 8.45 31030 - Bus Driver 13.77 31043 - Driver Courier 11.66 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 7.72 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 12.67 31310 - Taxi Driver 9.36 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 12.67 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 18.56 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 16.09 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 16.09 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99030 - Cashier 8.16 99050 - Desk Clerk 7.67 99095 - Embalmer 23.61 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 8.40 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 9.37 99310 - Mortician 23.61 99410 - Pest Controller 12.94 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 10.72 99710 - Recycling Laborer 15.63 99711 - Recycling Specialist 11.54 99730 - Refuse Collector 11.15 99810 - Sales Clerk 9.84 99820 - School Crossing Guard 9.19 99830 - Survey Party Chief 18.33 99831 - Surveying Aide 11.38 99832 - Surveying Technician 15.47 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 11.05 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 13.11 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 11.05

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.16 per hour or $126.40 per week or $547.73 per month

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility.

(Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE PARENTHESES AFTER THEM RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (as numbered):

1) Does not apply to employees employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity as defined and delineated in 29 CFR 541. (See CFR 4.156)

2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL: An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordinance, explosives, and incendiary materials.

This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving regarding and cleaning of artillery ranges.

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day).

However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition, April 2006, unless otherwise indicated. Copies of the Directory are available on the Internet. A links to the Directory may be found on the WHD home page at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/ or through the Wage Determinations On-Line (WDOL) Web site at http://wdol.gov/.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE {Standard Form1444

(SF 1444)}

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined. Such conforming process shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees. The conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract. {See Section 4.6 (C)(vi)} When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF 1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation) and computes a proposed rate).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order proposed classification title), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification), job description), and rationale for proposed wage rate), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for review. (See section 4.6(b)(2) of Regulations 29 CFR Part 4).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF 1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to insure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (NOV 2007).

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see

FAR 52.212-3(l) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

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(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2) (i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on…