s080072_complete_soliciation_pkg.pdf

OFFEROR'S COPY

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Issuing Office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Western Montana Acquisition Zone Building 24, Fort Missoula Missoula, Montana 59804

Offers Are Solicited For:

PROJECT

Professional Architect and Engineering Services for Forest Service, Region 1

Solicitation No. RFP AG-03R6-S-08-0072 HELP PREVENT FOREST FIRES

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

This copy should be retained by offerors.

2. Faxed or emailed proposals will NOT be accepted.

3. Due date for receipt of proposals is July 21, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

AG-03R6-S-08-0072

Professional Architect and Engineering Services/Region 1

1. CONTRACT NO.

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT 2. DATE OF CONTRACT

3A. NAME OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER 3B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code)

3C. ADDRESS OF ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (Include ZIP Code)

4. DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY AND ADDRESS (Include ZIP Code)

USDA, Forest Service, Western Montana Acquisition Zone, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

Response date set for receipt of proposals is July 21, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

5. PROJECT TITLE AND LOCATION

Professional Architect and Engineering Services for Forest Service Region 1 – Geographic area includes Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Services will cover USDA units located within these areas that are occupied or managed by Region 1 of the Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC), and Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS).

6. CONTRACT FOR (General description of services to be provided)

Professional Architect and Engineering (A/E) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for architectural and related services.

Services include Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Geotechnical, Landscape, and Environmental Professional Services for a base period and four additional 1-year option periods. Contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price.

7. CONTRACT AMOUNT (Express in words and figures)

A minimum guarantee of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year with a maximum of one million dollars ($2 Million) over the life of the contract.

8. NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY

Public Law 92-582 (40 USC 541 et seq)

9. ADMINISTRATIVE, APPROPRIATION, AND ACCOUNTING DATA

Billing Address: Appropriation:

USDA, Forest Service Designated on Individual Orders Western Montana Acquisition Zonet Building 24, Fort Missoula Missoula, MT 59804

NSN 7540-01-152-8072

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

252-102 STANDARD FORM 252 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-2(a)

10. The United States of America (called the Government) represented by the Contracting Officer executing this contract, and the Architect-Engineer agree to perform this contract in strict accordance with the clauses and the documents identified as follows, all of which are made a part of this contract:

PART I - THE SCHEDULE Page(s)

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form, SF 252 1-2 Section B - Services and Prices/Costs 3 Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work 4-10 Section D - Packaging and Marking 11 Section E - Inspection and Acceptance 12 Section F - Deliveries or Performance 13 Section G - Contract Administration Data 14-15 Section H - Special Contract Requirements 16-17

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section I - Contract Clauses 18-26

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

Section J - List of Attachments 27

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 28 Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents 29-32 Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award 33-34

PART IV - Representations and Instructions (Sections K, L, and M) will not be included in the awarded contract. This Part pertains only to preparation of offers and preaward.

NOTE: The term "Architect-Engineer" may be used in lieu of the term "Contractor", where it appears in the above documents.

If the parties to this contract are comprised of more than one legal entity, each entity shall be jointly and severally liable under this contract. The parties hereto have executed this contract as of the date recorded in Item 2.

SIGNATURES NAMES AND TITLES (Typed)

11. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

A

B

C

D

12. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Contracting Officer

STANDARD FORM 252 BACK (REV. 10/83)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B- 1 Schedule of Items

Once the technical evaluations have been completed, all offers will be ranked in order of preference.

Based on the outcome of this ranking, a Schedule of Items will be provided and prices requested only from the highest qualified firm(s).

B- 2 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 $10,000.00 per contract period, but not in excess of $2,000,000 for the life of the contract. If an option to extend the contract is not exercised by the Forest Service, the guaranteed minimum shall stop and the contract will be considered complete with no future guaranteed amount due that Contractor. If the Agency receives additional funds for future specifically designated programs and thereby the Forest Service funding levels significantly increase within the contract period, the Forest Service may increase the maximum not-to-exceed amount to a mutually negotiated maximum not-to-exceed amount.

B- 3 Ordering Authorization

Any USDA Forest Service Contracting Officer with an A/E Warrant is hereby authorized to issue task orders so long as the project area is within the Northern Region area. The Northern Region (Region 1), Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) of the USDA Forest Service is located within Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) the ordering authorization is limited to those projects located in Idaho and Montana.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Inspection Services, Construction

Project Management Design Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C- 1 Intent and Objective

The intent and objective of this contract is to obtain architectural civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical and landscape design; inspection services; and construction management services for the Forest Service project sites.

Typical projects include designing for a variety of repair, rehabilitation, and new facility construction projects. The primary geographic areas for prospective projects include Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and a small portion of South Dakota. Prospective Projects will primarily involve providing new construction or reconstruction needs of the Forest Service, buildings, roads, landscape, mechanical and electrical systems at Forest Service recreation and administration sites. The Contractor must perform all facets of the task order work from survey and design and may include construction management. Typical projects may include a variety of landscaping or reconstruction needs for office buildings, warehouses, residences, garages, picnic shelters, campground recreation buildings, and landscapes.

The Contractor will be required to have Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional(s) with history of completed LEED certified projects. Certified individuals must have experience in project management as well as commissioning of buildings and knowledge of all documentation requirements.

The contract will be for multiple task orders in which work requirements will vary and be site and project specific. Task orders under this contract may be issued for work by A/E Warranted Contracting Officer on any National Forest/Grassland in the Northern Region, Missoula Technology and Development Center, the Rocky Mountain Research Station, or any USDA unit within the Northern Region area (Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and a small portion of South Dakota.)

The typical task order would be for work with a design cost estimated at approximately $200,000 or less.

However, task orders for larger projects may be issued. Projects are typically on National Forest Lands.

Projects may be for Forest Service Region 1, the Rocky Mountain Research Station, or Missoula Technology and Development Center. Project site access can vary from easily accessible to sites in the wilderness where motorized vehicle use is restricted or prohibited. Meetings for negotiation of task orders, or as required during the review stage will occur in Missoula, Montana, unless the CO determines it is more advantageous to meet elsewhere. Architectural projects may be for total project design, or only segments of the work such as building, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping, or electrical projects.

The contract requires complete design services and may include everything from survey and design through contract management. Subcontractors performing specific design and services shall be responsible to the design professional. The Contractor shall have the ability to:

• Inspect, document and provide condition surveys for existing facilities.

• Provide preliminary and final design engineering services.

• Estimate the cost of the design and construction work.

• Manage a contract with multiple task orders concurrently on multiple forests.

C- 2 Required Expertise

In order to meet the objectives of this contract, the Contractor shall provide design, construction inspection, and total project management expertise to accomplish the required work with respect to typical Forest Service projects on a task order basis. The required expertise and engineering disciplines include, but are not limited to:

• Total Project Management.

• Architect.

• Civil engineering.

• Surveying.

• Structural engineering.

• Environmental engineering.

• Geotechnical engineering.

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering.

• Landscape Architecture.

• Construction Support Services and Testing

• Construction Inspection expertise with materials, equipment, methods and systems on typical

Forest Service projects.

C- 3 Locations

The Northern Region (Region 1) of the USDA Forest Service is located in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The following facilities, forests, and grasslands are included:

• Regional Office Facilities

• Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS – Facilities located in Montana & Idaho only)

• Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC)

• Bitterroot National Forest

• Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

• Clearwater National Forest

• Custer National Forest

• Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

• Flathead National Forest

• Gallatin National Forest

• Helena National Forest

• Idaho Panhandle National Forest

• Kootenai National Forest

• Lewis and Clark National Forest

• Lolo National Forest

• Nez Perce National Forest

• Any other USDA unit with facilities located within the Forest Service Northern Region in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

C- 4 Task Orders

Services under this IDIQ contract will be provided on a task order basis. Task orders shall normally be issued bilaterally against this contract.

The Contracting Officer will issue a Task Order Request for Proposal (RFP) stating the efforts to be accomplished to complete the work. The task order will normally be negotiated on a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.

The task order will be identified as service. The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal in response to the RFP. To support the proposed prices, the Contractor’s proposal shall include detailed backup cost details. Examples of such detail include, but are not limited to:

• Subcontractor price quotations

• Proposed materials and supplies and price quotations.

• Laboratory testing standard price list items for specific tasks requirements.

• Equipment costs.

• Performance and payment bond costs.

• Travel and related management costs.

• Labor burden, Overhead (G&A/home office overhead) and proposed profit/fee.

Site visit/investigation task orders, as appropriate, may be initiated by the Government to familiarize the Contractor with site conditions, issues, project scope of work, or project information exchange prior to submission of a price proposal. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for task order price proposal preparation or for any negotiations.

The Government is under no obligation to issue any orders against this contract in excess of the minimum contract obligation. In the event funding levels significantly increase within the contract period, the Not- To-Exceed amount may be increased to a mutually negotiated amount.

Contracting Officers authorized to issue individual task orders may add any additional applicable clauses as required for specific task orders.

C- 5 General Type Work Activities

The following is a list of typical work activities contemplated to be performed for a specific task order.

This list is not all-inclusive.

• Condition Inspection: Performance of inspections to evaluate the condition of the facility identifying corrective actions.

• Site Visit: The Contractor may visit an installation or facility to obtain specific information pertaining to a project. A separate task order for the site visit will be issued.

• Topographic Site Surveys: Site survey and mapping.

• Report Preparation: Engineering reports and studies may be required.

• Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare a document outlining the scope, schedule, costs, codes, standards, etc. in order to perform a task order. The work plan’s level of detail will be commensurate with the complexity of the project. Ultimately, the approved work plan represents the final scope of work for the project.

• Design Calculations: The Contractor shall perform design analysis and calculations needed to prepare construction documents.

• Plans and Specifications: The Contractor shall prepare construction drawings, as-built plans, and specifications to complete the construction action.

• Geotechnical Services: The Contractor shall perform services related to the following typical areas (this list is not all inclusive): Routine laboratory materials testing; mix design testing;

field construction inspection, reporting, and field testing like nuclear density tests; pavement investigations, testing, analysis, and design. The Contractor shall have access to a laboratory nationally accredited by AASHTO in asphalt testing. The Contractor shall submit their associated laboratory standard price list on a yearly basis. Other instructions to be included in specific Task Orders.

• Landscape Services: The Contractor shall perform design services required by this contract and individual project specifications. Work usually requires the Landscape Architect/Engineer to consider the nature and purpose of the project; analyze the natural elements of the site;

observe sunlight and shade considerations; assess the effect of existing buildings, roads, walkways, and utilities; prepare a preliminary design; take into account local, state, and federal regulations; consult with other professionals involved in the project; and produce detailed plans of the site, including written reports, sketches, models, photographs, land-use studies, and cost estimates. Work may also include preparation of working drawings showing all existing and proposed features including selection of plant materials, construction work plan development, and monitor/inspect the installation of the design.

• Submittals/Certifications: The Contractor shall submit documents to support or record the actions being taken under the task order requirements. Each task order will specify what submittals are required. Examples are: site investigation/survey reports; work plans; site safety and health plan; quality control program; work schedules; as-built/progress and final drawings; design calculations, detailed cost estimates, preliminary design reports, LEED documentation certifications; and correspondence records.

• Presentations and Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct presentations and meetings as identified in each task order. These may include informational/project related presentations or meetings to the Forest Supervisors, Forest Engineers and various specialists, as well as public meetings to answer project related questions.

• Expert Testimony for Litigation: As identified on individual task orders, the Contractor shall provide Expert Testimony as needed; however this is not a typical activity. This will be outlined in specific Task Orders.

C- 6 Contract Performance and Requirements

The following performance and requirements shall be incorporated into each task order unless otherwise noted within a specific project task order.

• Overall Responsibility: The Design Professional Contractor shall be responsible for all design unless otherwise indicated in the task order or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

• Sub-consultants: The primary Contractor (design professional) may use a number of

Sub-consultants (Subcontractors) to complete various task orders. Sub-consultants for a specific task shall be identified with qualifications in the work plan to be accepted by the Contracting Officer.

• Green Purchasing: Construction designs shall use the maximum practicable amount of recovered materials consistent with the performance requirements, availability, price reasonableness, and cost-effectiveness. Contractor shall consider energy conservation, pollution prevention, and waste reduction to the maximum extent practicable.

• Codes and Standards: The Contractor shall provide design in accordance with the specifications designated for each task order or outlined in the approved work plan. The Forest Service recognizes many national model building codes and standards. While it is impractical to cite all of the required codes, specific major codes and standards are identified herein for technical uniformity. In general the following shall apply:

o Technical Code Requirements

Facilities Owned and Operated by the Forest Service. The following design and operating codes and standards apply. The more stringent requirement shall apply when conflicting direction occurs. Conflicts in code requirements should be resolved by the Regional Director responsible for engineering activities or the Assistant Director for Administration.

• Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Guidelines (ADAABAG). These documents can be found on the United States Access board website: www.access-board.gov.

• Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook. (FSH 6709.11).

• National Electrical Code. Published by the National Fire Protection

Association.

• National Electrical Safety Code. Published by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers, Inc.

• National Fire Codes. Published by the National Fire Protection

Association.

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (29 CFR Part 1926).

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. (29 CFR

Part 1910).

• International Building Code. Published by the International Code Council.

• International Housing Code. Published by the International Code Council.

• International Mechanical Code. Published by the International Code

Council.

• Handbook on Fundamentals, Design, and Evaluation Criteria for Energy

Conservation in New Buildings Standard 90. Published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

• International Plumbing Code. Published by the International Code Council.

• US Green Building Council and the Green Building Certification Institute:

LEED certification and oversight and design by LEED accredited profesionals.

• Forest Service – Built Environment Image Guide.

• All other International Codes. Published by the International Code Council.

http://www.access-board.gov/ o Geotechnical Systems:

Design – American Association of State, Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO) Specifications; American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM);

Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges.

o Special Projects:

Design – International Building Code.

All codes and specifications shall be the latest edition of applicable codes including interims.

• Professional Certification: Registered professional architect and/or engineers shall certify with their signature and stamp all items identified in the individual task orders. In general, all design calculations, drawings, reports, inspections, and construction certifications, will require professional certification. The design professional shall have either licenses in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota or shall be able to obtain certified and stamped designs for all above states.

• Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Engineers: Professional engineers in fields stated with documented project investigations and problem solving experiences. Requires a baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited institution with the State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in carrying engineering design through all stages of development and implementation including attention to budget and schedule.

• Architect: Professional architect with documented project investigation and problem solving experience. Requires a baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited institution and registration with the State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in carrying design and land-use planning through all stages of development and implementation, including attention to budget and the schedule.

• Construction Certification: The design professional may be required to provide written certification with their signature and stamp that the construction has been completed per approved plans and specifications if required in the task order.

• Construction Inspections: Construction inspectors shall have the experience, training and skills needed to accomplish specific task order requirements.

• Geotechnical Engineer: Professional Civil Engineer with documented geotechnical investigation and problem solving experience. Requires a baccalaureate degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution and registration with State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in field testing, geotechnical investigation, and geo technical analysis and design is required.

• Landscape Architect/Engineer: Professional landscape architect/engineer with documented landscape project investigation and problem solving experience. Requires a baccalaureate degree in landscape architecture/engineering from an accredited institution and registration with the State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in carrying landscape design and land-use planning through all stages of development and implementation, including attention to budget and the schedule.

• Documentation: The Contractor shall implement, maintain, and control a system for identification, preparation, reproduction, distribution, and maintenance of all documentation, dates and information necessary for its internal management as well as Government management of the individual task orders.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D- 1 Marking and Labeling

(a) Each package, report, or other deliverable product shall be accompanied by a transmittal letter or other document that:

(1) Identifies the Contract and Task Order by number for which the item is being delivered.

(2) Identifies the deliverable Item Number or Report Requirement, which requires the delivered item(s), IF stated in the Task Order.

(3) Indicates whether the Contractor considers the delivered item to be a partial or full satisfaction of the requirement.

(b) For any package, report or other deliverable being delivered to a party other than the Contracting Officer (CO), a copy of the transmittal letter for the document required above shall be simultaneously provided to the Contracting Officer issuing the task order.

D- 2 Formats

(a) Specifications shall be provided in Microsoft Word and delivered either by email, CD, or other electronic format as stated in the Task Order.

(b) Drawings shall be provided in electronic format as stated on the Task Order. In addition to the electronic format at least one set drawings, signed and stamped by the A/E shall be provided. If additional hardcopies are required, it will be stated on the Task Order.

(c) Cost Estimates and Fee Proposals shall be provided in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets or other similar products approved by the Contracting Officer.

(d) If the Contractor prepares, or the Task Order requires, a site plan be created with the existing features, utilities, and improvements, the Government will be provided a copy.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/ and the

52-242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 Contract Period and Renewal Option

The contract period shall extend from the date of award to March 31, 2009. However, at the option of the Government, the contract may be renewed for additional one year periods, not to exceed four renewal periods, provided the Contracting Officer serves notice of renewal at least 60 days prior to contract expiration.

F- 3 Time for Performance

Time for performance of individual projects will be negotiated prior to issuance of each Task Order. The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate that will assure completion of work within the time specified in the Task Order.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G- 1 AGAR 452.215-7 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at USDA Forest Service, Regional Office, 340 N. Pattee, Missoula, MT 59802. Picture identification is required for admittance.

G- 2 Contracting Officer

The Procuring Contracting Officer for this contract is:

Sue Beron, Contracting Officer USDA Forest Service, Western Montana Acquisition Zone Building 24, Fort Missoula Missoula, MT 59804

Phone: (406) 329-3769 Fax: (406) 329-3876

G- 3 Ordering Authorization

Any USDA Forest Service Contracting Officer with an A/E Warrant is hereby authorized to issue task orders so long as the project area is within the Northern Region area. The Northern Region (Region 1), Missoula Technology and Development Center of the USDA Forest Service are located within Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) the ordering authorization is limited to those projects located in Idaho and Montana.

G- 4 Contracting Officer’s Representative

The COR for this contract is:

Bruce Crockett USDA Forest Service Region 1 Regional Office, Engineering P.O. Box 7669 Missoula, MT 59807

Phone: (406) 329-3161 Fax: (406) 329-3198

Task Order COR’s may be delegated authority by the Issuing Contracting Officers, but the IDIQ Contract Contracting Officer's Representative must approve each project initiation and must receive monthly status reports from the Task Order COR’s.

G- 5 Ordering Process

(a) Issuing Contracting Officers: Any USDA Forest Service A/E Warranted Contracting Officer is hereby authorized to issue task orders so long as the project area is within the Northern Region area. The Northern Region (Region 1), Missoula Technology and Development Center, and the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) of the USDA Forest Service are located within Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

(b) Individual Project Efforts: Projects will be identified on an as-needed basis. The Contract Contracting Officer's Representative must approve each project before the unit (RMRS, MTDC, Forests and Grasslands) can negotiate individual tasks orders based on the established contract rates prior to the start of work. Prices for incidentals not included in the established contract rates may be negotiated for an individual Task Order. Any USDA Forest Service/USDA unit is hereby authorized to issue task orders so long as the project area is within the Northern Region area. Orders may be issued by facsimile, or by electronic means as well as regular hard copy.

(c) Initiation of Task Orders: Task Orders shall be initiated with a Task Order Requisition Form, an Independent Government Cost Estimate, and a Statement of Work. The Issuing Contracting Officer will obligate the Task Order for the project.

(d) Task Order Solicitation and Negotiation: The unit Issuing Contracting Officer will prepare a Task Order Solicitation, and, with the assistance of technical personnel, negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the work.

(e) Task Order Issuance: The unit Issuing Contracting Officer will award the Task Order and provide a copy to the IDIQ Contract Contracting Officer for maintenance of the contract and monitoring contract totals.

(f) Evaluation of Task Order Effort Completed by Contractor: The Task Order COR, with input from the Forest/Grassland Engineer shall complete an evaluation of the Contractor’s performance on individual task orders and forward a copy to the IDIQ Contract Contracting Officer for filing with the basic contract.

G- 6 Government-Furnished Property

Should the Government provide any property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract;

the property will be identified on individual task order. The property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with FAR clauses contained in Section I regarding Government Property.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 1 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

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

KEY PERSONNEL CATEGORY

Principal Project Manager/Architect Subcontractors

Additional Key Personnel may also be identified in individual Task Orders.

Additional Personnel Requirements: The Contractor shall possess or have access to a variety of skills in order to perform certain Task Order efforts. Representative vocations and related knowledge include, but are not limited to:

o Architect: Professional architect with documented project investigation and problem solving experience. Requires a baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited institution and registration with the State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in carrying design and land-use planning through all stages of development and implementation, including attention to budget and the schedule.

o Geotechnical Engineer: Professional Civil Engineer with documented geotechnical investigation and problem solving experience. Requires a baccalaureate degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution and registration with State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in field testing, geotechnical investigation, and geo technical analysis and design is required.

o Landscape Architect/Engineer: Professional Landscape Architect/Engineer with documented landscape project investigation and problem solving experience.

Requires a baccalaureate degree in landscape architecture/engineering from an accredited institution and registration with the State Licensing Board. A minimum of 5 years experience in carrying landscape design and land-use planning through all stages of development and implementation, including attention to budget and the schedule.

o Project Managers / Design Professional: Should have a recognized 4-year college degree in engineering or related technical field and be a registered professional engineer licensed in the states where the work is occurring. Experience in the type of work outlined within these specifications.

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

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

H- 2 Government Rights (Unlimited)

The Government shall have unlimited rights, for the benefit of the Government, in all drawings, designs, specifications, notes and other work developed in the performance of this contract, including the right to use same on any other Government work without additional cost to the Government; and with respect thereto, the Architect-Engineer agrees to and does herby grant the Government, a royalty-free license to all such data which he may cover by copyright and to all designs as to which he may assert any right or establish any claim under the design patent or copyright laws. The Architect-Engineer for a period of 3 years after completion of the project agrees to furnish and to provide access to originals or copies of all such materials on the request of the Contracting Officer.

H- 3 Hold Harmless Clause

The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States of America against any claims or any nature whatsoever by third persons arising from the activities of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors, employees, agents or assigns in the performance of this contract.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/ and the

52.202-1 Definitions (JULY 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEPT 2007) 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s) (DEC 2007) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEPT 2006) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (JUNE 1999) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (APR 2008) Alternate II (OCT 2001) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) 52.219-25 Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program -- Disadvantaged Status and

Reporting (APR 2008) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other

Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and

Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and

Option Contracts) (NOV 2006) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (AUG 2003)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) 52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract (FEB 2000) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-10 Payments under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (AUG 1987) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (JUNE 1996) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (OCT 2003) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) Alternate I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor 52.236-24 Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts 52.236-25 Requirements for Registration of Designers 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) Alternate III (Apr 1984) 52.244-4 Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architects-Engineer Services)

(AUG 1998)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2007) 52.245-1 Government Property (JUNE 2007) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (JUNE 2007) 52.248-2 Value Engineering – Architect-Engineer (MAR 1990) 52.249-7 Termination (Fixed Price Architect-Engineerr) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I- 2 FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database" means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

"Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number" means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

"Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number" means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

"Registered in the CCR database" means that-

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer

Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”.

The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b) (1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS +4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number-

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States.

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering.

Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g) (1) (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, "doing business as" name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension of Payment" paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database.

Information provided to the Contractor's CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension of payment" paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

I- 3 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 contract award through contract expiration.

(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.

I- 4 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 $1 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 $200,000

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $400,000 or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 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 5 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.

I- 5 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 after completion of the final task order.

I- 6 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract.