AG-03R6-S-13-0024Final4-24.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 1 of 49

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

AG-03R6-S-13-0024

DATE

04/24/2013

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

7. FOR SOLICITATION calls)

LOCAL TIME

INFORMATION CALL: Lynette Band 406-329-3856 05/14/2013

3:00 PM MDST

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITON IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

USDA – Forest Service

Western Montana Acquisition Zone

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

HUBZONE SMALL SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

Building 24, Fort Missoula

Missoula, MT 59804

BUSINESS

EDWOSB NAICS: 115112

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SIZE STANDARD: $7M

SMALL BUSINESS 8(A)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

See Delivery Schedule

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same as Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR ADDRESS CODE

DUNS No: ___________________________________________

Tax Identification No.: __________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

Submit invoice to COR for the work performed. Invoice will be reviewed and approved or rejected by the COR within 7 days of receipt of the invoice. Rejected invoices must be corrected and resubmitted. COR will forward the approved invoice to the CO who will submit to:

USDA, OCFO, COD, APB

P.O. Box 60075

New Orleans, LA 70160

TELEPHONE N0.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

OFFER IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM N0. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Flathead and Lolo National Forests Insecticide/

Pesticide Application Services.

PLEASE PLACE YOUR QUOTE IN

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS, pages 3, 4. 5. & 6

FURNISHING QUOTATION: See page two (2), Block

20 for submittal instructions.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY DATED .. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

A complete submittal shall contain the following:

1. Completed Standard Form 1449 -2 pgs

2. Completed Schedule of Items - 4 pgs

3. Completed Experience Questionnaire or Resume to address experience in this type of work; technical knowledge;

4. Safety Plan

5. Spill Response Plan

6. Quality Control Plan

7. Capacity to accomplish required work

8. Ability to meet the Governments

Schedule

9. Solicitation Provisions

Please return to the address shown in Block 9.

Place

“Solicitation No. AG-03R6-S-13-0024” on the envelope.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ___________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Insecticide/Pesticide Application Services

Flathead and Lolo National Forests

1-A - Schedule of Items: Flathead National Forest, Flathead, Lake, & Missoula Counties

(Schedule of Items continued on Pages 4, 5, and 6)

Item #

Description

Density of ALL trees in area to be sprayed.

Pay Unit

Base Year Unit Price

Option Year Unit Price

F-1 LP 5” – 10” DBH W/Carbaryl

Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre

Per Tree $ $

F-2 LP 10.1” – 15” DBH W/Carbaryl trees/acre

F-3 LP 15” DBH and greater W/Carbaryl trees/acre

F-6 PP 5” – 10” DBH W/Carbaryl trees/acre

F-7 PP 10.1”- 20” DBH W/Carbaryl trees/acre

F-8 PP 20.1” – 30” DBH W/Carbaryl trees/acre

F-9

PP 30.1” DBH and greater W/Carbaryl

Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre

Per Tree $ $

F-10 WP and PP plus trees 16” to 35” DBH W/Carbaryl

Individual trees scattered through the Flathead Forest

Per Tree $ $

F-11 Whitebark Pine 6” to 20” Road Access W/Carbaryl

Individual trees or groups of trees scattered through the Flathead Forest

Tree

F-12 Whitebark Pine 6” to 20” Horse pack access and road access

Individual trees or groups of trees scattered through the Flathead Forest

Crew hour

F-13

Pesticide spray at Bigfork Tree Improvement Area

See Additional Line Item Clarification & General Specifications

Tree

F-14

B.t. spraying throughout locations on Forest

See Additional Line Item

Hour

F-15

Equipment Washing

See Additional Line Item

Each

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SERVICES AND PRICES

Flathead and Lolo National Forests

1-A - Schedule of Items: Flathead National Forest (Continued from page 2)

(Schedule of Items continued on Pages 3, 5, and 6)

Item No.

Pay Unit

Base Year Unit Price

Option Year Unit Price

F-16

Additional price per tree per 1,000 feet distance greater than 300 feet. In Line Items F-1 through F-9 for trees greater than 300 feet from a driveable surface.

F-17

Price per mile driven (round trip) minus 10 miles to attain water for Spraying if water source for spraying is greater than 5 miles from area to be sprayed. In line Items F-1 through F-9 and F-16.

Mile $ $

F-18

Price per public amenity covered with waterproof plastic and thoroughly rinsed with clean water. Also includes buildings not covered with plastic but rinsed with clean water. Each $ $

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1-B - Schedule of Items: Lolo National Forest, Mineral, Sanders, Missoula and Powell Counties, MT

(Schedule of Items continued on Pages 3, 4, and 6)

Density of ALL trees in area to be sprayed. Pay Unit

Base Year

Unit Price

Option Year

Unit Price

Lolo Carbaryl Application:

L-1 LP 5.0” – 10.0” DBH Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-2 LP 10.1” – 15.0” DBH Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-3 LP 15.1” DBH and greater Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-4 PP 5.0” – 10.0” DBH Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-5 PP 10.1”- 20.0” DBH Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-6 PP 20.1” – 30.0” DBH Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-7 PP 30.1” DBH and greater Greater or equal to 10 trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-8 PP 5.0” – 10.0” DBH 2-9 Trees/acre Per Tree $________ $________

L-9 PP 10.1” – 20.0” DBH 2-9 Trees/acre

Per Tree

L-10 PP 20.1” – 30.0” DBH 2-9 Trees/acre

L-11 PP 30.1” and greater DBH 2-9 Trees/acre

L-12 PP 12-20” DBH 50 Trees/acre

Per Acre

L-13

WP and PP plus trees 16” to 30” DBH

Individual trees scattered through the Lolo National Forest

L-14

Whitebark Pine 8” to 22”

Road Access

1-4 Trees per 5 mile length of drivable road.

L-15

Whitebark Pine 8” to 22”

Road Access

5+ Trees per 5 mile length of drivable road. Per Tree

L-16

Whitebark Pine 8” to 22”

Horse pack access and road access

Individual trees or groups of trees scattered throughout Lolo

National Forest Per Hour $________ $________

L-17

Additional price per tree for line items L-1 through L-15 for trees greater than 300 feet from a drivable road. $________ $________

(PP = Ponderosa Pine; LP = Lodgepole; WP = White Pine: DBH = Diameter at Breast Height)

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Mineral, Sanders, Missoula and Powell Counties, Montana

1-B - Schedule of Items: Lolo National Forest, Mineral, Sanders, Missoula and Powell Counties, MT

(Continued from page 4)

(Schedule of Items continued on Pages 3, 4, and 5)

Description Treatment

Unit

Base Year

Unit Price

Option

Year

Unit Price

Lolo B.t. Application:

L-18 50’ radius around campsite

All foliage on all trees 3-30 feet tall within radius.

Per

Camp

Site $________ $________

L-19

Screening Cluster 30’ x 50’ area

All foliage on all trees 3-30 feet tall within flagged area.

Cluser $________ $________

Item # Description Treatment

Unit

Base Year

Unit Price

Option

Year Unit

Price

Lolo Fungicide Application

L-20 Individual Tree

All folige on all designated trees. Per Tree $________ $________

Item # Desription Treatment

Unit

Base Year

Unit Price

Option

Year Unit

Price

Lolo All Pesticides including: Un-named Pesticides

L-21

Large equipment and crew providing specialized treatments.

(Large equipment is defined as a truck mounted tank).

L-22

Small equipment and crew providing specialized treatments.

(Small equipment is defined as an ATV mounted tank or backpack pumps.

L-23

Price per mile driven greater than 10 miles (round trip) to attain water for mixing and spraying, if water source for spraying is more than 5 miles from area to receive application.

Per Mile

L-24

Covering and Cover Disposal for items identified to be protected from the Carbaryl or other pesticide within application area.

Each

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Flathead National Forest in Flathead, Lake, and Missoula Counties, Montana Lolo National Forest in Mineral, Sanders, Missoula and Powell Counties, Montana

2 - Quote on all items. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted.

3 - Written Acceptance: Any Purchase Order or Contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 7 calendar days of receipt by the Contractor.

4 - Basis of Award

It is the intent of the Government to award one or more fixed-price IDIQ contracts under which individual task orders for project specific area of work would be issued. Award(s) may be made to the Quoter(s) whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering but not limited to, such factors as past performance, experience performing this type of work, technical knowledge, safety, quality control, capacity to accomplish the required work, ability to meet the

Governments schedule and price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price. The

Experience Questionnaire will be used as part of this evaluation.

5 - Economic Price

Note: The Economic Price Adjustment clause does not appear in this solicitation. Rather, Offerors are asked to propose prices for years 2013 and 2014 at this time. The new prices would go into effect at the time of renewal, should the option be exercised.

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Statement of Work & Requirements applied to both Forests (#6 through #20 below)

6. - STATEMENT OF WORK:

(a) The purpose of this solicitation is to secure services for pesticide application including; Carbaryl insecticide application to provide protection from the current mountain pine beetle epidemic, B.t. or

Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel Pro) insecticide to provide protection from the spruce budworm, Chlorothalonil 500 zn fungicide to provide protection from Rhabdocline, plus mix and apply potential future unknown, un-named pesticides that may become necessary during the life of the contract. Any currently unknown pesticides and associated adjuvants will be provided by the

Government as long as the contractor’s MT State Professional Pesticide License with Forest Pest

Endorsement covers the contractor’s application of the pesticide and contractor’s equipment can reasonably accomplish the application.

(b) Trees to be sprayed with pesticides will be designated in the Task Order. The majority of application shall be applied to designated trees in established recreation and administrative sites but some application may occur along trails and randomly located plus trees on the Flathead and/or Lolo National

Forests. Trees that are to receive pesticide application will be painted and/or flagged by the Government.

(c) The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform all work required, including the appropriate mix of the listed insecticides/pesticides. The Contractor shall have a current and valid Montana State Professional Pesticide

Applicator License with Insecticide or Forest Pest endorsement.

(d) Task Orders will contain the following information: Location, location description and/or map for the site to receive the application; estimated number of trees, acres, drivable miles, camp sites, clusters, hours, and /or the number of amenities (whatever is applicable for that Task Order); date or dates of the period of performance.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

(a) The contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, labor and supervision necessary to accomplish the spraying.

(b) The Contractor’s equipment shall meet the following minimum requirements: COR will verify that the Contractor has neutralized the tanks to be used on this project prior to mixing the insecticide for this project application.

(c) The Carbaryl insecticide product must be new, or one that has been properly stored (according to label specifications) for no more than 3 months from date of purchase. Insecticide that is greater than 3 months from date of purchase, but less than 1 year old may be used if approved by the CO. Approval will be based on written proof of proper storage and care of the product as directed by product label specifications and receipt of purchase.

(d) The hose equipment setup on the Contractor’s spray vehicles must be capable of reaching a distance of 300 feet from a drivable surface. The use of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with a tank and hose setup is preferable beyond the 300’ distance for primary spray vehicles.

(e) A self-agitating hydraulic power sprayer is required and shall have sufficient capability to adequately mix contents of holding tank to ensure proper application of Carbaryl in a consistent and effective manner. Also, the spray equipment used by applicator shall be required to spray at 500 PSI

(pounds per square inch) minimum, with a # 10 orifice on the washer nozzle to reach 50 foot height or with approval of COR, a #8 or #9 orifice on the nozzle for shorter trees.

(f) The Contractor is to furnish equipment needed to draft water from approved available natural sources, including backflow prevention devices that prevent contamination to water sources. Also, 3/32-inch screens are required on all pump hoses used for drafting from approved water sources.

(g) Safety for this operation must meet all Federal, State, and local requirements for Carbaryl insecticide applications. As part of the safety protocols, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to adhere to

AG-03R6-S-13-0024 Page 9 of 49 those requirements with the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as stated on the chemical label and material safety data sheets (MSDS).

(h) Contractor shall have at their immediate disposal a spill cleanup kit available with each vehicle.

The spill cleanup kit will include the following: shovel, rubber boots, rubber gloves, protective rain suit or coveralls, safety goggles, buckets, 4 mil minimum polyethylene plastic bags and 10-20 pounds of an absorbent material.

(i) Key contract personnel performing the spraying operations must provide documentation of all necessary certifications, licenses, permits, etc. as required by Federal, State and local governments to the

Contracting Officer at the Pre-Work Conference.

8. SITE VISIT: No site visits are planned for this project. Submit questions or concerns by e-mail to

Lynette Band, Contracting Specialist, at lband@fs.fed.us

9. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall:

(a) Arrive with Washed and Weed-Free Equipment. In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Contracting

Officer with proof of weed-free equipment.

(b) The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

1. The Contractor is required to clean all equipment prior to entry into the project areas.

This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project areas. Only equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers

Representative (COR) or Authorized Inspector will be allowed to operate within the project area.

If equipment has been off road under any of the contract items, all subsequent move-ins of equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in.

2. Contractor shall make equipment available for inspection at an agreed location prior to the start of work for each Task Order issued.

a) Neutralize tanks prior to inspection for use on this project.

b) Remove the flagging promptly after each tree/area has been sprayed.

c) Properly dispose of the flagging.

d) All sprayed trees/areas will be recorded by the contractor.

e) Contractor shall provide the Government a completed form including date, time, weather, gallons of water, amount of chemical and adjuvant used and for the

(i) Flathead National Forest (Copy of the contractor data log required by the

State of Montana) OR

(ii) Lolo National Forest – Provide a completed Daily Pesticide Application

Record, See Section J, Attachment 2, 2 pages.

(f) In campgrounds and other designated recreation areas items, including but not limited to, picnic tables, fire grills, and water spigots shall be covered with plastic during application. The contractor shall remove the covering, rinse picnic tables and fire grills with water and properly dispose of plastic off site.

10. UN-NAMED PESTICIDES: Un-named pesticides are those pesticides that may be needed for future treatments. The Government will supply the chemical and the appropriate adjuvants while the contractor will be paid an hourly rate for the mixing and application of the pesticides. In order for this option to be chosen, the contractor’s MT State Professional Pesticide License with

Forest Pest Endorsement must cover the contractor’s application of the pesticide and the contractor’s equipment must reasonably accomplish the application. The contractor will follow the manufacturer’s label for application rates, personal protective equipment, and other restrictions. The mailto:lband@fs.fed.us

AG-03R6-S-13-0024 Page 10 of 49 hourly rate will start when work begins on site, including mixing. If personnel take a lunch break, the break will not be covered by the hourly rate. Time will be recorded in 15 minute increments.

11. TIMING OF SPRAYING OPERATIONS

(a) Coordination between the Contractor and the COR will be necessary to determine the proper time for spray operations to begin.

(b) To the extent possible dependent on weather conditions, campground areas and administration sites will be closed to the public 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after application is to occur. The

Contractor shall cooperate with the Government in deciding a schedule that satisfies the notification requirements of posting signs to notify the public of the Governments intentions, and the signs will be provided and posted by the Government 1 week prior to application and remain in place after spraying is completed.

12. WATER SOURCES

For public water sources approved by COR. Unless otherwise directed by the COR with consultation from fisheries biologist.

(a) The Contractor must provide a backflow prevention device when obtaining water from spigots.

(b) The Contractor shall follow applicable resource protection measures provide when necessary by the COR for drafting water from an approved stream lake or reservoir.

(c) pH of water used for mixing must be checked and if necessary adjusted as described in the technical requirements.

13. FACILITIES AND RESOURCE PROTECTION: Throughout the operations, the Contractor shall prevent damage, using extreme care in protecting resources and existing facilities. This shall include roads, erosion dips, developments, water systems, or any other specified resources identified by the COR. Facilities or resources damaged by Contractor operations shall be replaced at no cost to the

Government.

14. ROAD ACCESS: The Contractor shall be required to keep the spray vehicle on established roads unless conditions are such that impacts to soil and resources are minimal. The COR or Government inspectors will inform the Contractor when vehicles can leave the road surface.

15. GATES: Gates will be closed and locked as directed by the COR or Government inspectors during daily business hours. Gates shall be closed and locked at the end of each business day.

16. WEED FREE EQUIPMENT: In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor is required to clean all equipment that operates off existing roads prior to entry on the project areas. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project areas. Only equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer or Contracting

Officers Representative (COR) will be allowed to operate within the project area. If equipment has been off road under any of the contract items, all subsequent move-ins of equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in.

Contractor shall make equipment available for inspection at an agreed location prior any work being performed.

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17. GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

Quality assurance will be performed regularly by the Government during the contract period. Methods will include hands on monitoring, visual surveys and observations of the Contractor’s work performed under the specifications of this contract. The Government will randomly inspect spray operations to verify compliance with the technical specifications, and that overall contract specifications are being met.

For unsatisfactory or unacceptable work The Government will require rework at no additional cost to the Government.

18. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of this contract. The role of the Government is quality assurance to verify that spray operations are in compliance with contract specifications.

Records of quality control and inspection of work performed shall be kept and made available daily to the

Government throughout the performance period. This includes the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

A description of the site specific quality control inspection plan shall be provided prior to the issuing of the Notice to Proceed. The plan shall include; (1) control procedures for security of Government-provided items such as Forest service keys; (2) location of the inspection documents; (3) corrective or preventive actions that will be taken to meet quality standards; and (4) a customer comments feedback system.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND ACCEPTANCE

19. INSPECTION:

(a) As stated previously, the Contractor assumes the responsibilities for quality control of its employees and spray operations, to ensure that the work performed is meeting the standards and specifications for this contract.

(b) Once an area has been sprayed, inspections will begin and run concurrently without impeding the work of the Contractor, to determine if spray operations have succeeded in meeting the following criteria:

(1) Visual inspections to determine if spray reached the proper height or diameter of the tree as required in the specifications. (sample a minimum of 1 tree per 20 trees sprayed).

(2) Hand and visual inspection of the bark surfaces, to determine if portion of the tree that received treatment has been successful with the insecticide application to the point of saturation. This will also entail peeling off bark and digging around the root collar to verify compliance.

(3) If inspection indicates a tree, or trees have not been sprayed according to contract specifications, the tree shall be re-sprayed at no cost to the Government.

20. ACCEPTANCE:

Final acceptance of work performed under any Task Order issued in this contract will be determined based upon the inspection results performed by the Government. Those results will be considered conclusive, when determination for payment is made. If inspection results indicate the treatment of designated tree(s) have not been sprayed according to contract specifications, then payment for those trees will not be made until those specifications are met. The Contractor or a designated representative is encouraged to observe the Government inspection process as operations move forward.

Payment will be made upon completion of the Task Order issued under an awarded contract for each tree accepted during inspection and receipt of a proper and complete invoice. (See Attachment 6)

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FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST ONLY

I. FNF – TIME SCHEDULE FOR BASE YEAR: Flathead NF Schedula 1-A

The weather conditions during the intended start and completion dates will be the determining factor in the actual performance of the work.

ITEM Estimated Start Date Completion Date

F-1 through F-9 May 10, 2013 May 23, 2013

F-10 May 15, 2013 June 15, 2013

F-11 through F-12 June 20, 2013 July 8, 2013

F-13 (2 to 4 entries) June 1, 2013 September 15, 2013

F-14 June 15 August 15

II. FNF - ADDITIONAL LINE ITEM CLARIFICATION:

Line Item F-10 – Individual trees are scattered through the Forest. Furthest tree is a 2 hour drive from

Kalispell.

Line Item F-11 and F-12 – Individual trees or groups of trees are scattered through the Forest. Furthest tree or group of trees is a 3 hour drive from Kalispell.

Line Item F-12 Whitebark Pine access by Horse or Mule

The Government will pack in Government Furnished spray equipment, and Government furnished water and chemicals to each tree. The contractor is required to mix and spray for each tree to contract specifications. Contractor will supply their own personal protective equipment. Contractor will provide an hourly rate for this item. Contract personnel will not be transported by Government. Contractor will be paid at the hourly rate starting at time when contractor leaves their parked vehicle until contractor returns to their parked vehicle excluding a lunch break if needed. The hourly rate is for the “crew” required to perform the service.

Item F-13. Pesticide spraying at Bigfork Tree Improvement Area - Fungicides or insecticides may be sprayed 2 to 4 times through the spring and summer depending on presence of insects or disease.

Government will supply the chemicals needed, the contractor is required to mix and spray trees to label specifications for the intended insect or disease. (Note: pump and spray equipment are not furnished by the Government). Timing of spray operations is critical, contractor has 48 hours to commence spray operations after notification (either verbal or written notice) that spraying is needed. The price per tree will be paid for each time the tree is sprayed to contract specifications. Contractor is required to spray foliage and/or cones of each tree flagged with orange flagging to a height of 35 feet. Both the top and underside of foliage and/or cones must be sprayed.

Item F-14. B.t. (Bacillus thuringiensis) spraying in locations throughout the Forest – B.t. may be sprayed

1 to 4 times through the spring and summer depending on presence of insects. Timing of spray operations is critical, contractor has 48 hours to commence spray operations after notification (either verbal or written notice) that spraying is needed. Contractor is required to spray foliage of each tree or area designated with orange flagging or spray trees or areas at the direction of the Government Inspector or COR on site. Both the top and underside of foliage must be sprayed. Contractor supplies all manpower, spray vehicle (truck mounted tank) and equipment to spray trees or areas designated according to pesticide label directions.

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Contractor is paid at the hourly rate specified from the time contractor arrives on site and starts mixing pesticide solution till last tree is sprayed excluding a lunch break if needed.

Item F-15. Equipment Washing. The intent of this line item is to cover the cost of washing the undercarriage of the vehicles required to perform this work, for invasive weed control. A vehicle and trailer is considered one piece of equipment (or vehicle)

Wash Equipment

1. Arrive with clean vehicle(s) at the start of each Task Order;

2. Vehicles traveling from one operational site to another, which has not left the pavement or developed roads, from site to site on the Forest does not require rewashing.

3. If contractor takes vehicle off road, rewashing is required.

4. If contractor leaves Flathead Forest and comes back to complete Task Order.

Note: Contracting Officer may waive washing of equipment if deemed not to be necessary. For vehicles leaving the forest at the end of one operational period and returning to the forest on another or next operational period, that have not been washed by the contractor, the COR will inspect the equipment and may require the equipment to be washed prior to commencement of work at the new site.

Item F-16 Generally, trees to spray in Line Items F-1 through F-11 range from 5 feet to 300 feet from a drivable surface. If trees are further than 300 feet from a drivable surface, the additional price of Line

Item 17 will be paid. The use of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV or UTV) with a tank and hose setup is preferable beyond the 300 foot distance for primary spray vehicles. Other types of vehicles used for distances of more than 300 foot require prior approval from the COR. Drivable surface is defined as ground free of debris, holes and berms and up to 10% slope. Surface may require 4 wheel drive vehicle.

Item F-17 Access to water – for Line Items F-1 through F-9 and F-15; most of the areas to be sprayed have an accessible water supply within 5 miles of the area to be sprayed, if distance is more than 5 miles, the Contractor will be compensated at the rate specified in Line Item 18. At locations where it will be necessary to obtain water for spraying by drafting from creeks, the Government will designate the creek and location where the contractor can collect the water required.

Item F-18 If this Item is included in a Task Order - Prior to commencement of spray operations, plastic waterproof coverings are required to fully cover all public amenities excluding buildings (exception is entryways). Public amenities required to be covered include such things as picnic tables (approx. 8’x

6’), fire grills (approx. 3’x 3’), fire rings (approx. 4’ x 4’), doors and handrails leading into buildings, stock water trough and feed troughs, and public water sources (approx. 4’ x 4’). Following spraying, all plastic waterproof coverings shall be removed and all picnic tables, exteriors of buildings that were sprayed with pesticide spray, water spigots and stock feed and water troughs shall be thoroughly rinsed with clean water. Waterproof coverings shall not have holes or be torn as well as have enough to cover all public amenities in a specified area. Exterior of buildings must be rinsed off before pesticide spray dries.

III. FNF – SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TO THE FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST:

Many of the areas to spray are in recreation and administration sites. Days of operation may be limited to weekdays in recreation sites when campground closing will have less of an impact on the public, or days of operation may be limited to weekends on administration sites when less people are around.

IV. FNF – GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Government will designate Trees To Be Treated

(a) Designated trees will be marked with white paint at the base or at dbh level of the tree, and will be flagged with orange or pink fluorescent flagging with the tree’s DBH written once on each flag.

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One DBH per flagging (with knot) will be the measure for a recount.

(b) Campgrounds, administrative sites, orchards, nurseries and plantations may have designated trees/vegetation or areas marked only with flagging.

(c) All sprayed trees/areas will be recorded by a Government inspector.

(d) On occasion, verbal direction may be provided by an onsite inspector or COR.

V. FNF – CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: See Page 9 # 9.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FLATHEAD NF

VI. FNF – CHEMICAL FORMULATION:

(a) CARBARYL In Items F-1 through F-12

The insecticide shall be Carbaryl (Sevin SL or equivalent). Chemical to be used shall be registered for bark beetles and be properly formulated, following the label directions for bark beetles. The insecticide shall be a flowable liquid concentrate (no powder), at a recommended rate of 2% solution (5 fluid ounces per gallon of water). Any proposed alternate Carbaryl-based pesticide must be approved by the

Contracting Officer prior to operational spraying.

1. MIXING: In Items F-1 through F-12

The water pH used for mixing shall be at a level between pH6 and pH6.8. The pH shall be checked and adjusted prior to mixing each batch of carbaryl.

i. The type and amount of additive to achieve the desired pH will be recorded for each batch.

ii. The resulting pH level prior to mixing carbaryl will be recorded for each batch.

iii. Mixing and loading of carbaryl shall be done in areas where accidental spills would not contaminate streams or other water sources.

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In Items F-1 through F-12

i. The amount of spray applied must be sufficient enough to saturate the bark to the point of runoff or dripping. This includes the entire circumference of all designated trees from the root collar to a height of 50 ft. or up to a 5-inch diameter top, whichever is less. Exception - If tree is less than 6 inch dbh, spray to a 3 inch top.

ii. The applicator cannot choose to ignore any portion of the face of a tree due to a heavier denser crown component (multiple branches). This means the applicator needs to reposition during application to ensure adequate coverage on entire bole or face of tree..

iii. The amount of spray to be applied will vary depending upon tree height and diameter, but must be sufficient so that all bark crevices, bark flaps, and the root collar where bark beetles may enter tree are thoroughly treated, brush or sapling trees may need to be moved to achieve this result.

iv. No Carbaryl spraying will occur within 150’ of flowing water or wetland areas.

v. To minimize drift of spray droplets, spraying will be done only when wind is 0-10 mph.

vi. A surfactant and/or drift agent shall be used to provide better adhesion to tree bark and reduce potential drift.

vii. Spraying shall not be done when raining or boles of trees are damp or if precipitation is forecasted without sufficient drying time

viii. Spraying shall not be conducted when temperatures are below 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

(b) B.t. or Bacillus thuringiensis: Hourly rate

The insecticide shall be B.t. or Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel Pro).

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1. MIXING: In Item F-14

Mix Dipel Pro as directed by pesticide label

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Item F-14

i. The amount of spray applied must be sufficient to insure uniform deposition on all foliage and buds. This includes all foliage on all trees from 3 feet tall to 30 feet tall.

ii. The amount of spray to be applied will vary depending upon tree height and amount of foliage, but must be sufficient so that all foliage is thoroughly treated.

iii. To minimize drift of spray droplets, spraying will be done only when wind is 1-10 miles per hour.

iv. A surfactant and/or drift agent shall be used to provide better adhesion to tree foliage to reduce potential drift as necessary.

VII. Designation of areas To Be Treated:

(a) Designated areas may be marked with flagging or

(b) Areas to spray will be designated by an onsite inspector or COR.

(c) All sprayed areas will be recorded by a Government inspector

VIII. FNF – EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE

(a) For proper protocols in dealing with pesticide/insecticide spills, incidents and accidents, Chapter

60 of the Forest Service Handbook (FSH 2109.14 – Pesticide Use Management and Coordination), is available for review at a local Forest Service office.

1. A spill response plan shall be prepared and submitted as part of this quotes requirement.

(b) In case of emergency if chemical spill occurs, immediately notify the Kalispell Dispatch Office at

(406) 758-5260. Information given and reported will be outlined in the “Spill Information and Reporting

Form” (Attachment 3). All costs associated with the spill are the sole responsibility of the Contractor, as well as the proper notification of emergency response personnel, qualified to handle and cleanup of hazardous materials.

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LOLO NATIONAL FOREST ONLY

I. LNF - TIME SCHEDULE FOR BASE YEAR LOLO NF: For Schedule 1-B

The weather conditions during the intended start and completion dates will be the determining factor in the actual performance of the work.

ITEM Estimated Start Date Estimated

Completion Date

L-1 through L-12 May 1, 2013 June 15th, 2013

L-13 May 15, 2013 July 15th, 2013

L-14, L-15, & L-16 June 15, 2013 August 1st, 2013

L-18 & L-19 June 15 th , 2013 July 15, 2013

L-20 June 10 th , 2013 July 31st

II. LNF – ADDITIONAL LINE ITEM CLARIFICATION Lolo NF: For Schedule 1-B

Generally, trees sprayed in Line Items L-1 through L-15 range from 1 foot to 300 feet from a drivable road.

Line Items L-1 through L-12: Work is estimated to start May 1 and be completed by June 15th. All trees are within 300’ of a drivable road.

Line Items L-13: Work is estimated to start May 15 and be completed by July 15. All trees are within 300’ of a drivable road.

Item L-13: WP and PP plus trees. These trees are located across Lolo National Forest. All trees are within

300' of a drivable road.

Items L-14 and L-15: WBP plus trees, accessed by road. These trees are located on all districts across the

Lolo National Forest. All trees are within 300' of a drivable road.

Line Items L-14 and L-15: Work is estimated to start June 15 and be completed by August 1st. All trees are within 300’ of a drivable road.

Item L-16: WBP plus trees accessed by trail. These trees are located on all districts across the Lolo National

Forest. Trees may be up to 3 miles from a Trailhead and up to 300' from the trail.

Item L-17: An additional price per tree to be added for trees L1 through L15 for trees greater than 300 feet from an approved drivable surface or a trail (L16).

Item L-18: B.t. shall be sprayed on all foliage of all trees 3 feet to 30 feet tall within a 50 foot radius around each designated campsite. This includes from the main road, along the paved parking pad and to the campfire ring at the back of each campsite.

Item L-19: B.t. shall be sprayed on all foliage of all trees 3 feet to 30 feet tall within a flagged 30 foot by

50 foot area. These areas are identified to provide screening for campsites and are typically dense clusters of trees.

Item L-20: Fungicide will be sprayed on all foliage of all designated trees.

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Item L-21: A flat rate per hour will be paid for large equipment operated by the contractor and this rate shall include the equipment, and contractors crew, which may consist of: equipment operator(s), the foreman for specialized work, and any other individual(s) (identified by the contractor), needed to accomplish the work required on the Task Order for application of the unnamed pesticides. The work will be directed by the government. Contractor time will start when work begins at the unit. Hourly rate will include mixing and application of pesticides.

Item L-22: A flat rate per hour will be paid for each contract worker including the foreman for specialized work including but not limited to spraying unnamed pesticides. The hourly rate includes the use of small equipment such as an ATV mounted tank or backpack pump. The work will be directed by the government. Contractor time will start when work begins at the unit. Hourly rate will include mixing and application of insecticide or pesticides.

Item L-23: An additional price to be added for each mile greater than 10 miles (round trip), to attain water for spraying if a water source for spraying is greater than 5 miles (one way) from treatment area.

Item L-24: Covering Recreation Area Items. In campgrounds and other designated recreation areas, items, including but not limited to, picnic tables, fire grills, and water spigots shall be either covered with plastic during application or washed with soap and rinsed with clean water after application. If items are covered with plastic the contractor shall remove the covering and properly dispose of plastic off site.

III. LNF – Annual Estimates Base Award: Estimates for the 2013 period of performance are: 20 - 500 trees to be sprayed on 1 – 5 areas on the Lolo National Forest.

Option Year: Estimates for the 2014 period of performance are: 0 - 5000 trees to be sprayed in 0 – 10 areas on the Lolo National Forest.

IV. LNF - CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: See Page 9 # 9.

V. LNF - LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS: Located within the boundaries of the Lolo National

Forest.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LOLO NF

VI. LNF - CHEMICAL FORMULATION:

(a) Carbaryl:

The insecticide shall be Carbaryl (Sevin SL or CO approved equivalent). Chemical to be used shall be registered for bark beetles and be properly formulated, following label directions for bark beetles. The insecticide shall be a flowable liquid concentrate (no powder), at a recommended rate of 2% solution

(5 fluid ounces per gallon of water). Any proposed equivalent Carbaryl-based pesticides must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to operational spraying.

Follow manufacturer’s label for application rates, personal protective equipment, and other restrictions.

1. MIXING: In Items L-1 through L-16 or applied with an hourly rate.

i. The water pH used for mixing shall be at a level between pH6 and pH6.8. The pH shall be checked and adjusted prior to mixing each batch of carbaryl.

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ii. The type and amount of additive to achieve the desired pH will be recorded for each batch.

iii. The resulting pH level prior to mixing carbaryl will be recorded for each batch.

iv. Mixing and loading of carbaryl shall be done in areas where accidental spills would not contaminate streams or other water sources.

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In Items L-1 through L-16 or applied with an hourly rate.

i. The amount of spray applied must be sufficient enough to saturate the bark to the point of runoff and dripping. This includes the entire circumference of all designated trees from the root collar to a height of 50 ft. or up to a 5-inch diameter top, whichever is less.

ii. The applicator cannot choose to ignore any portion of the face of a tree due to a heavier denser crown component (multiple branches). This means the applicator needs to reposition during application to ensure adequate coverage on entire bole or face of tree.

iii. The amount of spray to be applied will vary depending upon tree height and diameter, but must be sufficient so that all bark crevices, bark flaps, and the root collar where beetles may enter tree are thoroughly treated, brush or sapling trees may need to be moved to achieve this result.

iv. No Carbaryl spraying will occur within 6 feet elevation and 130’ of flowing water or wetland areas unless otherwise approved.

v. To minimize drift of spray droplets, spraying will be done only when wind is 0-10 mph.

vi. A surfactant and/or drift agent shall be used to provide better adhesion to tree bark and reduce potential drift.

vii. Spraying shall not be done when raining, if boles of trees are damp or if precipitation is forecasted without sufficient drying time.

viii. Spraying shall not be conducted when temperatures are below 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

ix. Spraying shall not be conducted or contractor shall seize spray operations if winter speeds are greater than 10 mph.

3. Timing of Spraying Operations:

i. Coordination between the Contractor and the COR will be necessary to determine the proper time for spray operations to begin. For the recreation areas, coordination will be required with the Recreational Specialist to ensure that open day use areas be closed.

ii. The Contractor shall cooperate with the government in deciding a schedule that satisfies the notification requirements of posting signs to notify the public of the Governments intentions, and the signs will be provided and posted prior to application and remain in place 12 hours after spraying is complete.

iii. Spraying shall not be conducted when temperatures are below 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

(b) B.t. or Bacillus thuringiensis:

The insecticide shall be B.t. or Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel Pro). Chemical to be used shall be registered for spruce budworm and be properly formulated, following label directions for budworm.

Follow manufacturer’s label for application rates, personal protective equipment, and other restrictions.

1. MIXING: In Items L-18, L-19 or applied with an hourly rate.

Mix one pound of Dipel Pro per 100 gallons of water.

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In Items L-18, L-19 or applied with an hourly rate.

i. The amount of spray applied must be sufficient to insure uniform deposition on all foliage and buds. This includes all foliage on all trees from 3 feet tall to 30 feet tall within a 50 foot

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ii. The amount of spray to be applied will vary depending upon tree height and amount of foliage, but must be sufficient so that all foliage, especially the tips of branches and buds, are thoroughly treated.

iii. To minimize drift of spray droplets, spraying will be done only when wind is 1-10 miles per hour.

iv. A surfactant and/or drift agent shall be used to provide better adhesion to tree foliage to reduce potential drift as necessary.

Designation of areas To Be Treated:

1. Designated campsites and screening clusters will be marked by the Government with flagging on each campsite post (ex: site 23) and flagging around the perimeter of the screening clusters. Or,

2. Special treatment areas may be identified by the Government according to the task order.

3. All sprayed areas will be recorded by a Government inspector.

4. Verbal direction by an onsite inspector or COR, with concurrence of CO.

3. Timing of Spraying Operations:

i. Coordination between the Contractor and the COR will be necessary to determine the proper time for spray operations to begin. Once the Government issues a Task Order, the Contractor will have 5 days to complete spraying the area. For the recreation areas, coordination will be required with the Recreational Specialist to ensure that open day use areas be closed.

ii. The Contractor shall cooperate with the government in deciding a schedule that satisfies the notification requirements of posting signs to notify the public of the Governments intentions, and the signs will be provided and posted prior to application and remain in place 12 hours after spraying is complete.

iii. Spraying shall not be conducted when temperatures are below 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

iv. Government scheduling for applications may extend beyond the standard Monday through Friday; depending on accessibility of site, weather conditions, insect development and availability of personnel. Weekend application may be required.

(c) Chlorothalonil:

Fungicide application may be required within the Plains Tree Improvement Area (TIA), located 3 miles west of Plains, Montana. Trees at the TIA are planted in single-species installations at 20’ x

20’ spacing. The installation most likely in need of fungicide treatment consists of 196 trees. The fungicide shall be Chlorothalonil (Quali-Pro Chlorothalonil 500 ZN or CO approved equivalent).

Chemical to be used shall be registered for fungal foliar diseases and be properly formulated, following label directions for rhabdocline on Douglas-fir. The fungicide shall be applied as a flowable liquid concentrate (no powder), at a recommended rate of 0.5 gallons per 100 gallons of water. Any proposed alternate Chlorothalonil-based fungicides must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to operational spraying.

Follow manufacturer’s label for application rates, personal protective equipment, and other restrictions.

1. MIXING: In Item L-20 or applied with an hourly rate.

Mixing and loading of fungicide shall be done in areas where accidental spills would not contaminate streams or other water sources.

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In Item L-20 or applied with an hourly rate.

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The amount of spray applied must be sufficient to saturate the foliage to the point of dripping.