S150020_2015_BNFTrailOpening.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

SOLICITATION NO:

AG-03R6-S-15-0020

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

PROJECT:

Bitterroot National Forest Trail Opening

LOCATION:

Selway-Bitterroot & Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Areas Bitterroot National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho

AWARDING OFFICE:

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

AG-03R6-S-15-0020 / Bitterroot National Forest Trail Opening

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - Standard Form 18 – Request for Quote

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 Schedule of Items

B-2

B-3 Written Acceptance

B-4 Basis of Award

B-5 Contractor Email

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 Scope of Contract

C-2 Location and Description

C-3 “Catastrophic’ Situations and FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price, Alt I

C-4 Blazing Trees

C-5 Government Furnished Property

C-6 Performance Requirements

C-7 Special Project Specifications

SECTION E – INSPECTIOIN AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services

E-2 Contractor Quality Control

E-3 Government Quality Assurance and Surveillance

E-4 Additional Inspection and Acceptance Requirements

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

F-2 Performance Period

F-3 Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G-1 Measurement and Payment

G-2 Invoice Payment Platform

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

H-2 Contractor Representation

H-3 Camping; Use and Transportation of Stock

H-4 Fire Control

H-5 Safety Plan

H-6 Crew Size

H-7 State of Idaho’s Notice to Offeror

H-8 Prework Conference

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I-1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

I-2 FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards

I-3 FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management

I-4 AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate

Applicants, Alternate I

I-5 FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

I-6 FAR 52.232-40 Providing accellerated payments to Small Business Subcontractors

I-7 FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

I-8 FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisition (Other Than Commercial Items)

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

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J-1 Exhibits (Attachment A)

J-2 Maps (Attachments B, C and D)

J-3 Wage Determination

J-4 Experience Questionnaire

J-5 Specialized Project Specifications

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

K-1 FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications

K-2 AGAR 542.209-70 Representations by Corporations Regarding and Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction, Alt I

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

L-1 FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

L-2 FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

L-3 AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries

L-4 Inquiries Due Date

L-5 FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit

L-6 Instructions for the Preparations of Quotes

L-6.1 Packaging and Marking

L-6.2 What to Submit in Your Quote

L-7 Facsimile Quotes and Email Quotes

L-8 Standards of Conduct

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-1 Evaluation Factors

M-2 Rejection of Unrealistic Quotes

M-3 Source Selection Decision

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ X IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 3 36

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

AG-03R6-S-15-0020 14 April 2015 742403

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

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

See Contract Time

5b. FOR INFORMATION EMAIL (DO NOT CALL) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION NAME EMAIL ADDRESS X OTHER (See Schedule)

9. DESTINATION

Gregory Treible gtreible @fs.fed.us a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Sec. C - Location & Description

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR

BEFORE :

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5a.

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

14:00 Hrs MDT, 30 April 2015 submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Trail Opening West Fork Ranger District Bitterroot National Forest

Idaho County, Idaho

PLEASE PLACE YOUR PRICE QUOTE IN SECTION B

- SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Furnishing Quotation: See Section L

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (%) (%) NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations X are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

DUNS No._____________ TIN No._____________________

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

2015 Trail Opening Contract

Selway-Bitterroot & Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Areas

Bitterroot National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho

B-1 – Schedule of Items

B-2:

The Contractor shall quote on both Items. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted.

B-3 – Written Acceptance:

Any Contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt from the

Contractor.

B-4 – Basis of Award

See Sections L and M for Instructions for the Preparation of Quotes and Evaluation Criteria.

B-5 – Contractor E-Mail Address:

The Contractor shall provide a valid E-Mail Address in the space indicated below:

E-Mail Address:__________________________________________

Item Name Item

Supplies/Services

Est.

Qty.

Unit

Quote

Unit Price

Quote

Total Amount

2015 Trail Opening

Selway-Bitterroot

Wilderness

1 Trail Opening Miles 130.4 MI $ $

Item Name Item

Supplies/Services

Est.

Qty.

Unit

Quote

Unit Price

Quote

Total Amount

2015 Trail Opening Frank

Church River of No

Return Wilderness

2 Trail Opening Miles 127.3 MI $ $

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

General Specifications

C-1 – Scope of Contract

The Federal Government has a requirement for a Performance-Based Service Contract for Trail Opening for the

USDA Forest Service, Bitterroot National Forest. Peformance-Based means the Contractor is responsible for an end product. If an end product is not provided in compliance with the contract specifications, an adjustment to the payment will be made.

The Contractor shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, mobilization, tools, supplies

(i.e., water, etc.), permits, licenses, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform trail opening on wilderness single track trails, for which the desired outcome is in strict accordance with the Standard Trail Plans and Specifications.

The work involves performing Trail Opening on wilderness trails including but not limited to those affected by fire and bug killed trees (this will entail some sections with significant amounts of down trees) throughout the

Idaho portion of the Bitterroot National Forest. The work is Trail Opening which includes: “logging out” all downed or leaning trees within the clearing limits; “loose rock” removal of all greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches from the trail tread width; and “drainage clearing” of all waterbars. Trail Opening standards, specifications and performance requirements are detailed below. Contractors are required to complete work to meet these specifications and performance requirements as explained in sections C- 7 and E- 2.

Line-items for quote are separated by Wilderness areas. See Section B-1 Schedule of Items

All Trail miles are located in Wilderness, no use of motorized tools or mechanized transport is allowed.

The terrain is characterized by very steep and deeply dissected topography. Weather conditions in this area are unpredictable and may include thunder, lightning storms, and wind. These conditions are already accommodated in the delivery schedule. Quoters may encounter tread conditions caused by natural events that may constitute a change in accordance with the FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price, Alternative I (see section

C- 3). Conditions on the trails will vary widely in regard to the amount and size of downed or leaning trees, loose rock and drainage clearing. Consequently:

The amount of work required to successfully perform trail opening will vary widely. Trails affected by fire or bug killed trees can have significantly increased work load. Fire intensity is highly variable. Trees can be charred and black in areas of high intensity fire. In areas of low intensity ground fire, trees may not be charred.

Either conditon can increase the number of downed trees. Only medium and high intensity miles of fire affected trail since 2012 are estimated on the table of Exhibits E and F. These segments of trails may have more downed or leaning trees than trails that have not been burned. Note that these fire affected miles are NOT a separate line item in the contract. It is the quoter’s responsibility to consider trail conditions prior to submitting a quote. Prospective contractors should submit quotes that capture this consideration as part of that

Item’s quote.

Numbers and condition of drainage structures vary per trail. Number of waterbars are estimated on the table of

Exhibits E and F.

All trails in this contract have been maintained at least once in the last year. The last maintained period is 2014 as stated on the table of Exhibits E and F.

Standing dead trees, often referred to as “snags”, occur throughout the Forest environment. They can fall to the ground unpredictably. Trail opening may require that “snags” be cut, either from a leaning position above the ground or as a downed tree. Some weather conditions may increase snag instability. Trail maintenance contractors need to evaluate the hazard posed by snags for personal safety particularly during windy conditions.

These tasks shall be completed by the dates shown in F-2 - Performance Period, snow melt and other access conditions permitting. All laws, rules and regulations pertaining to travel restrictions and other activities on

National Forest lands shall be adhered to during the performance of the work. Examples are weed free hay requirements, travel restrictions in effect in certain areas, and use of authorized equipment in wilderness situations.

If the contractor has trouble locating a trail or sections of a trail, they shall contact the COR and request assistance in trail/section identification prior to proceeding.

C- 2 – Location and Description

This project is located on the West Fork Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, in Idaho County, Idaho;

west of Nez Perce Pass (T28N R15E SecPB 39). The trails are located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and

Frank Church River Of No ReturnWilderness . See attached exhibit maps. These maps are modified excerpts from the 2005 edition of the Bitterroot National Forest Travel Map (South Half).

(a) ITEM #1 (Attachment B) - 2015 Bitterroot NF - Trail Opening Contract - Selway-Bitterroot

Wilderness

(b) ITEM #2 (Attachment C) - 2015 Bitterroot NF - Trail Opening Contract - Frank Church

Willderness

C- 3 – “Catastrophic” situations and FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price, Alternative I

The Contractor may encounter trail conditions caused by natural events that may be outside the scope of this contract. In the past this has included, but may not be limited to, massive snow avalanches, or stream flooding which results in lost trail tread. These situations would be considered “catastrophic” and constitute a Changed

Condition, outside the workload normally encountered. Changes – Fixed Price (FAR 52.243-1, Alt I) applies and the Contracting Officer may, in writing, order changes within the general scope of the contract if he determines that the section of trail in question can be made operable with existing contractor resources during the life of this contract.

C- 4 – Blazing Trees

Blazing trees is prohibited per CFR 261.9a. Contractors shall comply with all regulations relevant to Forest

Service administered lands. If the contractor is not able to locate/follow a trail, they should contact the COR for assistance PRIOR to proceeding.

C- 5 – Government-Furnished Property

None. There are no Government-owned stock holding facilities available for contractor use for the completion of this contract. Developed camp areas may only be used with permission of the District Ranger of the distict that these facilities are located upon. Use must be scheduled and coordinated 7 calendar days in advance. See section

H-3 for camping specifics.

C- 6 – Performance Requirements

Performance is based on the following three elements: Logging Out; Loose Rock; and Drainage Clearing. A general description, performance/quality standards, acceptable quality level and means of measurement for each are defined below. Positive and Negative Incentives apply to all three elements and are defined as follows:

Negative Incentives

Re-perform the work at no additional cost to the Government or Government acceptance with price reduction.

Negative performance evaluation or work not completed within the given time frames may negatively impact consideration for award on future business opportunities with the Government.

Contractor will be responsible for 100% of any additional inspection costs if more than two Final

Inspections are required.

Positive Incentives

Positive performance evaluation for future work with Government

Logging Out: Clearing Limits-Trees and Logs - STD_912-01 Exhibit B - to include removing all downed or leaning trees, logs or parts of trees/logs (attached or not attached to their root systems, live, dead or burned) that have entered the trail clearing limits (width and height). Removal includes main bole, limbs, branches, bark, heavy concentrations of needles and other woody debris resulting from the tree falling or leaning into the trail clearing limits. “Go Around” routes developed by users to by pass down trees on the trail are not the original trail clearing limits.

Performance/Quality Standard(s)

Clearing Method: (C3) Trail Opening = logging out,loose rock and drainage clearing.

Clearing Limits: (A) downhill width is 4 feet, (B) uphill width is 4 feet, and (C) clearing height is 10 feet.

Leave Trees: (D) Leave trees should be all live, sound, and undameged with uncompromised root systems and be within a minmal distance of 4 feet from centerline.

Clear Zone: (E) downhill width 12 inches, (F) uphill width 18 inches, and (G) maximum obstruction height is 24 inches with a diameter of 4 inches and greater (typically described as

“pack bumpers”).

Stumps: (H) maximum height is 3 inches.

Hazard Tree: N/A not applicable.

Disposal Method: (D2) lop and scatter on fill slope.

Acceptable Quality Level

100% of downed or/or leaning trees/logs removed from the trail clearing limits and secured from rolling back into trailway. Trail work accomplished within time frames shown and according to all rules and regulations pertaining to activities on National Forest Land.

Means of Measurement

Government will randomly review the manner in which the contractor is conducting the Quality

Control Program by observing actual performance.

The government will make a Final Inspection of work when notified by the contractor that all work is completed.

Loose Rock: Clearing Limits-Trees and Logs - STD_912-01 Exhibit B - to include removing all loose rock greater than 6 inches from trail tread width. “Go Around” routes developed by users to by pass down or leaning trees on the trail are not the original trail tread.

Maintain tread by removing loose rock greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches in diameter from the trail tread width. Contractor shall inform COR of any rock that could not be moved by a

2 person crew.

Acceptable Quality Level

100% of loose rock greater than 6 inches and less than 18 inches in diameter from the trail tread width.

100% of removed rock placed away from stream channels and drainage structures and not blocking free flow of water away from trail tread.

Trail work accomplished within time frames shown and according to all rules and regulations pertaining to activities on National Forest Land .

Control Program by observing actual performance.

Drainage Clearing: Rock Waterbar – STD_922-10-01 Exhibit C and Log Or Treated Waterbar – STD_922-20-

01 Exhibit D - to include clearing/cleaning all waterbars (native rock and log, and treated timber).

Drainage structures to be free of debris, sediment and other obstructions, free flowing and cleaned to original design standards.

Acceptable Quality Level

100% of drainage structures unobstructed and water flows freely to “daylight”. All excavated mineral soil debris placed and compacted on the down grade side of waterbars tread.

Trail work accomplished within time frames shown and according to all rules and regulations pertaining to activities on National Forest Land .

Control Program by observing actual performance.

Standard Trail Terms – STD910-01 Exibit A, will also define trailway terms and dimensions.

C- 7 - Special Project Specifications

See Section J for the list of Special Project Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E- 1 – FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)

(a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the

Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the

Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may

(1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default.

E- 2 – Contractor Quality Control

The Contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of this contract.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance with the

Performance Quality Standards and/or Acceptable Quality Levels. Contractor shall submit said Quality

Control Plan as part of quote (See Section L-5.2).

A description of the quality control plan shall include safety measures, location of documented inspections, and corrective or preventive actions taken for unsatisfactory performance.

The Government will also periodically review the manner in which the contractor is conducting the quality control program by either reviewing the contractors records, observing actual performance or both.

E- 3 – Government Quality Assurance and Surveillance

The Government will perform periodic inspections during the performance period to ensure the accuracy of the fieldwork in accordance with the Contractor Quality Control Plan and standard protocol. A Final Inspection will be performed when notified by the contractor that work has been completed in part or in whole.

E- 4 – Additional Inspection and Acceptance Requirements

(a) Inspection Procedure. The Government may make an inspection of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when each trail is complete and ready for inspection. If inspection is not performed within 10 days of Contractor's notification to the Contracting Officer, the trail will be considered accepted.

The Contractor is encouraged to observe the inspection.

(b) Reinspection. If the original inspection results are unacceptable and a second inspection is requested after rework, the inspection procedures will be the same as the first inspection. Request for reinspection must be made in writing. The Contractor shall pay for inspections necessitated by rework.

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): http://www.acquisition.gov/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 – Performance Period

The estimated start work date is May 15 depending on date of award and trail conditions. All work shall be completed no later than September 30, 2015. This assumes the Government issues a Notice to Proceed by or on

May 15, 2015.

The Government may issue a notice to proceed as soon as weather and ground conditions are favorable for work.

The count of contract time will start on the date specified on the notice to proceed. The contractor shall not begin work until a notice to proceed is issued.

F- 3 – Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress

The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate that will assure completion of work within the contract time specified in the Contract.

Intermediate due dates are required for select trails in order to provide key public access during the contract period: Please see Exhibits E and F for the 2015 Completion Due Date for each specific trail.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G- 1 – Measurement and Payment

(a) The quantity to be paid for will be measured in miles and tenths of miles and will be those trails that are included in the contract, completed and accepted. Payment maybe made on a portion of a trail if it constitutes a portion of a logical trail loop completed during a trail hitch.

(b) Downfall areas that have an extraordinary amount of downed timber, slough and debris shall constitute a

Change and will be administered in accordance with that regulation. This is addressed in section C-3, Changes – Fixed Price (FAR 52.243-1, Alt I). The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing if a changed condition is discovered PRIOR TO taking any action.

G- 2 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors must enroll at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H- 1 – FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

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 fulltext available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http:www.arnet.gov/far/ and the Agriculture Acquisition

Regulations may be accessed at www.usda.gov/da/procure/agar/subchaph.html#11.

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H- 2 – Contractor Representation

The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a person to act for the Contractor during his/her absence from the work site. The Contractor shall list the extent of authority this representative will have on the job. The

Contractor or the authorized representative shall receive orders and instructions from the Contracting Officer and shall take such action as is required to keep the job in progress under the terms of the contract. Both the

Contractor and any designated representative(s) shall have both verbal and written command of the English language.

H- 3 – Camping; Use and Transportation of Stock

Camping will be permitted at locations designated by the Contracting Officer. A camp management plan and work progress schedule must be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to occupying any camp on National Forest land. This shall be given to the Contracting Officer prior to work start date. The plan shall address camp location, low impact methods, food storage, stock use and containment, and disposal of garbage and human and animal wastes. Garbage shall be hauled to the nearest authorized county dump or transfer station. Use of developed (full service facilities) Forest Service campgrounds and other high use areas will not be allowed unless authorized by the District Ranger (see section C-5). Camping under this contract may be limited to 14 days in some locations, and is subject to availability of a suitable site.

Camping is restricted to low impact camping methods:

(a) Select campsites in durable areas at least 200 feet from lakes, streams, trails. Do not construct lean-to's, bough beds, or drainage ditches. Self-supporting tents and foam pads are alternatives to using native material.

(b) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat and orderly appearance. It should be kept clean and free of litter at all times. Combustible and organic garbage will be completely burned. Metal, glass, plastic, aluminum and other non-combustible/organic material will be packed out.

(c) Nailing to live trees is prohibited. Use rope or twine and shims if you attach tent poles to trees temporarily.

(d) Equipment caches are prohibited. All equipment (including stoves, tables, beds, tools, dishes, etc.) and supplies (including camp gear, food and horse feed) will be packed out at the end of the project.

(e) Pit-type latrines are mandatory at all multi-night camps, and will be located over 200’ from water.

(f) Don't build rock fire rings. Use a fire pit or fire pan to contain warming/cooking fires. Dig a shallow pit.

Remove and save the sod or topsoil by setting it aside away from disturbance. Burn dead and down material. Keep fires small; burn all wood to a fine ash. COR or his/her representative (an inspector) will designate any snag to be felled for camp wood, if necessary. Felled trees will be low stumped at no more than 3" height ground level.

(g) Do not add soap to lakes or streams (bathing or washing dishes).

Use and Transportation of Stock:

(a) Avoid tying stock directly to trees. Acceptable stock containment includes the use of grazing hobbles, pickets, high lines, rope hitch rails or electric fence systems in order to avoid scarring trees and compacting the soil. "Tree-saver" straps help avoid scarring when a rope hitch line is attached to a tree.

Undeveloped, stock handling facilities will be located at least 200 feet from any water source. Manure will always be scattered at all camp and grazing sites to hasten decomposition.

(b) Allow stock to graze loose when possible, but under the direct care and control of handlers. Montana is a

“fence out” state but that does not excuse handlers from containing and controlling their livestock while on

National Forest lands, including system roads. Loose grazing is not authorized at developed recreation sites.

(c) Stock are not permitted within many developed recreation sites. However, stock handling facilities are provided at some developed trailheads for temporary use. Certified, weed-free horse feed is required on all

National Forest lands. Utilize feed bags and hay netting to contain feed. Contractors are encouraged to feed weed free horse feed to stock 48 hours prior to arriving.

(d) To further reduce the spread of non-native species, stock hauling vehicles and trailers will be cleaned at home prior to entry on National Forest lands. Cleaning will remove both manure from inside and weed seed debris from outside equipment. Weed seed sources include accumulated soil, plant parts, seeds, vegetative matter and other debris that is contained on equipment undercarriage, bumpers, wheel wells and trailer tongue.

(e) Equipment will receive a visual inspection at a place and time agreed to by CO and contractor, but will take place prior to reaching any trailheads. Any subsequent “move-ins” will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in.

(f) Stock transported in the above mentioned vehicles and trailers will have saddle pads and feet cleaned prior to entry on National Forest lands.

(g) Pack and saddle stock must be ridden or led and not permitted to run loose on trails (except for short time periods when animal becomes crippled or where safety dictates otherwise). Avoid cutting switchbacks to prevent erosion.

H- 4 – Fire Control

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the

Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the

Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires. For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the Contracor’s employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service.

Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by

State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to the

Contractor’s operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(3) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard

5100-1a are:

(a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers

J335b standards;

(b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe;

(c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

(4) Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided:

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

(5) Blasting. Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

(6) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(7) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(8) Debris Burning and Warming Fires. Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires.

Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

(9) Precautions for Stoves. Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

(10) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

(11) Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When “Hoot Owl” restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

(i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

(ii) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

(iii) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

(12) Pump and Trailer. Not required

(13) Burning. Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(i) Submit a burning plan, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, designed to minimize the impact on air quality and to lessen any fire damage.

(ii) Obtain a burning permit from the District Ranger.

(iii) Use weather forecasts as far as possible in scheduling burning for more favorable dispersal of smoke.

(iv) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion.

Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. Piles shall be patrolled during off-work hours to avoid wildfires.

(v) Unless fire season controls dictate otherwise, burning shall be scheduled, as far as practicable, for the most favorable conditions during the burning period.

(vi) Under certain atmospheric conditions, smoke accumulations may become excessive and in these cases, the Regional Forester may, at his/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

H- 5 - Safety Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work area, and shall include working in dead trees and falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that he/she considers a hazard. The Safety Plan shall address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the

Contractor will do to increase safety during work. The Safety Plan shall be provided by the Contractor as part of the quote.

H- 6 – Crew Size

The Contractor shall have a crew of sufficient size to ensure completion of the contract within contract time.

H- 7 – State of Idaho’s Notice to Offeror

Idaho Workers Compensation Law

(a) Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws, the contractor must provide (1) evidence that they have the required workers' compensation coverage or, (2) documentation from the State of

Idaho exempting the contractor from such coverage.

(b) Contractors should obtain and complete a State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers'

Compensation Insurance as documentation of insurance coverage or exemption. These certificates may be obtained from and returned to the Employee Compliance Division of the Idaho Industrial Commission at the following offices:

North Idaho Southwest Idaho

1221 Ironwood Street, Suite 100 317 Main Street

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 P.O. Box 83720

(208) 769-1565 Boise, ID 83720-0041

Fax No. (208) 769-1465 (208) 334-6032

(800) 950-2110

Fax No. (208) 334-5145

Southeast Idaho

1070 Hiline, Suite 300

Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 236-6366

Fax No. (208) 236-6040

(c) This certificate of verification shall be fully executed by the contractor and signed by the Industrial

Commission Compliance Officer prior to award of the contract.

H-7 - Prework Conference

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. Also at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be developed and established in writing.

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): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEC 2014)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008)

52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (JUL 2013)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alternate I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (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)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) http://www.acquisition.gov/far

I- 2 FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:

“Executive” means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in management positions.

“First-tier subcontract” means a subcontract awarded directly by the Contractor for the purpose of acquiring supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract. It does not include the

Contractor’s supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a Contractor’s general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.

“Months of award” means the month in which a contract is signed by the Contracting Officer or the month in which a first-tier subcontract is signed by the Contractor.

“Total compensation” means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive during the Contractor’s preceding fiscal year and includes the following (for more information see 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2)):

(1) Salary and bonus.

(2) Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights. Use the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in accordance with the Financial

Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC) 718, Compensation-Stock

Compensation.

(3) Earnings for services under non-equity incentive plans. This does not include group life, health, hospitalization or medical reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in favor of executives, and are available generally to all salaried employees.

(4) Change in pension value. This is the change in present value of defined benefit and actuarial pension plans.

(5) Above-market earnings on deferred compensation which is not tax-qualified.

(6) Other compensation, if the aggregate value of all such other compensation (e.g., severance, termination payments, value of life insurance paid on behalf of the employee, perquisites or property) for the executive exceeds $10,000.

(b) Section 2(d)(2) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub.

L. 109-282), as amended by section 6202 of the Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008 (Pub.

L. 110-252), requires the Contractor to report information on subcontract awards. The law requires all reported information be made public, therefore, the Contractor is responsible for notifying its subcontractors that the required information will be made public.

(c) Nothing in this clause requires the disclosure of classified information

(d) (1) Executive compensation of the prime contractor. As a part of its annual registration requirement in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (FAR provision 52.204-7), the Contractor shall report the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for its preceding completed fiscal year, if— https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html#wp1137850

(i) In the Contractor’s preceding fiscal year, the Contractor received—

(A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), cooperative agreements, and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), cooperative agreements, and other forms of Federal financial

(ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.

78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.)

(2) First-tier subcontract information. Unless otherwise directed by the contracting officer, or as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, by the end of the month following the month of award of a first-tier subcontract with a value of $25,000 or more, the Contractor shall report the following information at http://www.fsrs.gov for that first-tier subcontract. (The Contractor shall follow the instructions at http://www.fsrs.gov to report the data.)

(i) Unique identifier (DUNS Number) for the subcontractor receiving the award and for the subcontractor's parent company, if the subcontractor has a parent company.

(ii) Name of the subcontractor.

(iii) Amount of the subcontract award.

(iv) Date of the subcontract award.

(v) A description of the products or services (including construction) being provided under the subcontract, including the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the subcontract.

(vi) Subcontract number (the subcontract number assigned by the Contractor).

(vii) Subcontractor’s physical address including street address, city, state, and country. Also include the nine-digit zip code and congressional district.

(viii) Subcontractor’s primary performance location including street address, city, state, and country. Also include the nine-digit zip code and congressional district.

(ix) The prime contract number, and order number if applicable.

(x) Awarding agency name and code.

(xi) Funding agency name and code.

(xii) Government contracting office code.

(xiii) Treasury account symbol (TAS) as reported in FPDS.

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(xiv) The applicable North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS).

(3) Executive compensation of the first-tier subcontractor. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting

Officer, by the end of the month following the month of award of a first-tier subcontract with a value of $25,000 or more, and annually thereafter (calculated from the prime contract award date), the…