InterpretiveExh Solicitation 4-14-10.pdf

Request for Quotes

Solicitation AG-0489-S-10-0401

Project Name: Recovery – Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) Interpretive

Exhibit, Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Location: Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Skamania County, Washington

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

� SECTION A - SF-1449

� SECTION B – Schedule of Items

� SECTION C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

� SECTION D - Packaging, Marking and Layout

� SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

� SECTION F - Deliveries and Performance

� SECTION G - Contract Administrative Data

� SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

� SECTION I - Clauses incorporated by reference

� AGAR/FSAR and SPECIAL CONTRACT CLAUSES

� Recovery Act Required Clauses (full text)

PART III –ATTACHMENTS

� SECTION J – Attachments

Attachment J-1: Wage Determination

Attachment J-2: Bid Package

PART IV –INSTRUCTIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

� SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

� SECTION L – Instructions to Offeror / Notices

� SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award

AG-0489-S-10-0401

JRO Interpretive Exhibit

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

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 379100

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

DATE

DATE

4/14/2010

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION Amy Wong calls) 503-668-1436 LOCAL TIME

INFORMATION CALL: 5/17/2010 3 pm PT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITON IS

US FOREST SERVICE

UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR

EROC NORTHWEST SMALL BUSINESS EMERGING SMALL

BUSINESS

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

HUBZONE SMALL

NAICS: 337127 BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN- 8(A)

SIZE STANDARD: 500 OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

US FOREST SERVICE

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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

TAS::12 1102::TAS Recovery Johnston Ridge Observatory Interpretive Exhibit – Pinchot Gifford National Forest

This procurement is made under the provisions of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

NOTICE: Reference is made to Contractor Reporting Requirements stated in FAR Clause 52.204-11.

E-mail quotes are acceptable and please call 503-668-1436 to confirm receipt.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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: __ALL_________________

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)

LELA A. STAWICKI

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449

(REV.3/2005)

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

See Schedule of Items

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 RECD (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Project Name: Recovery – Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) Interpretive Exhibit, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Skamania County, Washington

Location: Johnston Ridge Observatory Mile Post 52, Spirit Lake Memorial Hwy, Toutle, WA 98649 Optional Items: Coldwater Complex and the Coldwater Lake Recreation Area at MP 43.

Description of Each Item is set out in SECTION C. SCOPE OF WORK.

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

PRICE

TOTAL

001 Changeable Display & Media Center Lump Sum 1 $_________ $____________

Total

FBO DESTINATION

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

EST.

QTY.

TOTAL

Optional Items

002 Reformatting Job 1

003 Accessibility Signs Job 1

004 Temporary Exhibit Panel Display Job 1

005 Orientation Media Cabinet Job 1

006 Traveler Information Station #1 Job 1

007 Traveler Information Station #2 Job 1

Total of Optional Items

FBO DESTINATION

Work is expected to be completed within 60 days for Item 1. The estimated start date is June 1, 2010.

Name of Contractor: Phone Number:

Print Name and title of person authorized to sign offer: E-mail:

Check completed: Registered in ORCA and CCR.

Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________

TIN #: DUNS #:

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain a permanent integrated exhibit to include an

ADA accessible commercial-grade touch monitor media center, interchangeable panel display, a permanent graphic mural, with appropriate lighting and signage for the Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO).

The intent of this contract is to prepare a singular permanent exhibit to tell updateable stories focused on the biological, cultural and the partnership history of the Monument and to provide visitors with interactive media resources.

The exhibit should be flexible enough to support other stories as indicated. With the exception of reformatting of the Ecoscape exhibit content (Item 2), content for interactive media will be accomplished through a separate contract.

B. Contractor shall furnish project management, all labor, equipment, tools, mobilization, move between sites, supervision of subcontractors, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals necessary to perform design, construction, installation and completion of deliverables in accordance with the specifications and drawings and provisions in the Statement of Work as specified in the solicitation. Electricians are to be licensed in the State of Washington. Payment for contract work ordered will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items above.

C. Contractor shall supply, install exhibit components, test hardware, provide training manual along with on-site training sessions at the visitor center in its use and application, and telephone technical support.

D. TRAINING: The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two in-person training sessions onsite to US Forest Staff on how to operate the installed and newly functional items. The Contractor shall provide a (1) written training manual and (2) separate quick reference guide for troubleshooting instructions. This may be in pdf file or CD with appropriate drawings and documentation. The specific documentation shall include: a detailed parts list with part number, description, and manufacturer for replacements, any warranty literature for parts, and telephone technical support during hours of operation. For this project, the contractor shall provide the name of the technical support, phone number and e-mail address for 90 days effective after the initial training session and hands-on use by the general public.

E. INSPECTIONS: Contractor shall install needed electrical commercial-grade uninterruptable power supply and network lines and be responsible for arranging and paying for any inspections of work required.

C-2 SCOPE OF WORK – ITEM 0001

The FIRST ITEM is the design, fabrication and installation of the Changeable Display &

Media Center (see A, B, C and D below). This center will provide space to display easily updateable biological and cultural stories.

EXHIBIT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

Exhibit Site.

A. Changeable Display & Media Center: Contractor will design and fabricate a media cabinet to fill a space with approximate dimensions of 136” (3454mm) wide, 30” (762mm) deep and 33” (838.2mm) high.

(1) Media cabinet will provide storage for three (3) Government-Furnished Hewlett-

Packard Compaq dc7800 cmt pc units, 7” (177.8mm) wide, 17.8” (452.1mm) deep and 17.6” (447mm) high (26.2lbs, 11.9 kg), with keyboard and mouse.

Cabinet needs to ensure adequate ventilation to prevent overheating of PCs;

(2) Contractor will supply five (5) ELO 20” Open-Frame Touch monitors or commercial-grade equivalents, three of which will be spaced equidistant on the cabinet desktop, two at each end and one in middle of cabinet desktop. Two of the touch monitors to be held as replacements for damaged counterparts. Touch monitors must be capable of accommodating hundreds of users per day.

Contractor will provide software drivers necessary to allow monitors to interact with current applications and hardware; Touch monitors will be water and glare resistant;

A Government-Furnished activity, “Ecoscape,” will be resident on the touch monitors. This is an interactive path-driven activity that allows visitors to take on the role of a life-form colonizing post-eruptive environments at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

(3) Media cabinet’s rear dimension will be flush with a wall below curved tier of windows extending from approximately 33” (838mm) above the floor to the ceiling, 177” (4495.8mm) above the floor. Rear dimension of cabinet will be approximately 149” (3785mm), with front dimension being approximately 136” (3454mm);

(4) Cabinet front will provide three (3) ADA accessible wheelchair recesses centered below respective touch monitors;

(5) Placed behind and above each touch monitor will be a directional speaker bar such as a 22” Dakota Audio MA-4 array.

(6) Cabinet top will include three (3) mp3 docks/hubs such as Belkin In-Desk USB Hub to allow visitors to download government provided podcasts and/or media, each dock will allow access by USB and mini-USB connectors at minimum.

B. Changeable Display & Media Center: Contractor will fabricate a display panel above media cabinet.

(1) Display panel will be approximately 136” (3454mm) wide and 72”

(1829mm) high;

(2) Panel will be constructed of durable materials as allowing fasteners, such as set offs, to be attached at a later date if required;

(3) Panel will include set-offs allowing nine (9) 36” (914.4mm) wide and 24” (609.6mm) high graphic interpretive panels to be centered and attached to display area in a 3 x3 grid;

(4) Entire surface of display panel will be constructed as to allow hook and loop attachment;

(5) Three (3) sets of nine - 24” (609.6mm) x 36” (914.4mm) graphic interpretive panels to be attached as outlined in 2.2.B.3, Contractor to collaborate with Forest Service Interpretive staff to populate graphic panels which will interpret biological, cultural and partnership subjects;

C. Changeable Display & Media Center: Contractor to provide permanent graphic display to be situated above display panel and extend to ceiling. Graphic display may be of fabric or durable material. The display panel will be approximately 60” (1524mm) high and 150” (3810mm) wide.

D. Changeable Display & Media Center: A, B and C, above, must be integrated and present the built-in look of a single display unit.

(1) Contractor shall extend exhibit sides to cover in entirety the three (3) tiers of fixed windows (9 in all) directly behind unit;

(2) The back of the exhibit will present a uniform color and texture to visitors viewing the windows from outside the visitor center;

(3) Contractor shall construct unit so that it can be disassembled to service tier of windows directly behind as necessary;

(4) Color selection will be at direction of Forest Service;

(5) All materials shall be UV resistant and durable in nature.

(6) Contractor will provide adequate lighting to all exhibit components as to fully light exhibit. Banner and display panel will be well lit from the top of exhibit by stand-off lighting (fixed-arm, flexible or telescoping) fixtures such as Lumina 200 LED Spotlight. Contractor will work with COR/Maintenance Supervisor for lighting placement. Low energy fixtures should be used where appropriate.

(7) All signage necessary to complete A, B, and C above.

C-3 SCOPE OF WORK – OPTIONAL ITEMS

Item 2 is the reformatting of the interactive “Ecoscape” exhibit (see below) which allows visitors to choose a blast zone habitat and take on the role of a colonizing organism.

Ecoscape: Contactor shall reformat Government-Furnished interactive path-driven content titled “Ecoscape.” Ecoscape was developed in the early 1990s and its present media format is laser disk. The application looks at three eruptive zones and a varying number of life forms per zone, the life forms colonize a zone and the post-eruption environment determines if that life form survives/perishes. The activity takes about one minute per turn. Ecoscape must be reformatted to a digital format that will reside, preferably, on Government-Furnished (GF) desktop computers. Reformatted “Ecoscape” is to be delivered in a version ready to be loaded on GF computers, hard drive, DVD, flash drive or CD ROM.

Item 3 is the production of Accessibility Signs that will inform visitors of the status of recreational facilities as well as acquainting visitors with the audio handset translation system available at Johnston Ridge Observatory.

Accessibility Signs: To design, fabricate and install informational/interpretive signage as indicated below. Where possible, government furnished photographs will be made available as content or guides.

(1) Hiking Trails sign, 40” (1016mm) wide and 36” (914.4mm) high, photograph of current signage to be provided as guide;

(2) Recreation Site Reports sign, 20” (508mm) wide and 36” (914.4mm) high, photograph of existing sign to be furnished as guide;

(3) Information (audio handset) sign, 63.5” (1612.9mm) wide and 16.3125” (414.3mm) high, text to be reviewed and corrected for grammatical errors, text and flags for Russian and Cantonese languages to be added to existing 4 language and visually impaired assistive content. Sign must constructed of flexible translucent material as to match slight curvature of wall and to allow for illumination from behind, photograph of existing sign to be furnished as guide.

Item 4 is the construction of the Temporary Exhibit Panel Display for the “spider” monitoring instrument. This Temporary Exhibit Panel Display will accompany and support the artifact (spider) that is currently on display.

Temporary Exhibit Panel Display: Contractor will design, fabricate and install a freestanding display panel to stand beside an artifact displayed at the center. The current artifact is a USGS “spider” remote monitoring platform that is used to track seismic activity and movement. The spider has an array of on board monitoring instruments including GPS, seismometers and cameras.

Display will house standard 24” (609.6mm) x 36” (914.4mm) graphic panel. Display panel shall be positioned such that the bottom of the panel shall be at least 24” (609.6mm) above the floor. Display panel will be protected by removable transparent protective layer secured by tamper resistant fasteners. Content will be developed as design parameters of display are known, content will be produced in collaboration with government agencies. Display will be such that interpretive panel can easily be replaced with current content as necessary.

Item 5 is the construction and installation of an Orientation Media Cabinet in a space that faces the volcano and will provide visitors a media map to interpret the landscape before them.

Orientation Media Cabinet: Contractor will design and fabricate a media cabinet to fill a space with approximate dimensions of 136” (3454mm) wide, 30” (762mm) deep and 33” (838.2mm) high. Color selection will be at direction of Forest Service;

(1) Media cabinet will house three (3) Contractor purchased computers such as HP-Pavilion Elite HPE-150t series, 7” (179.1mm) wide, 16.9” (429.3) deep and 15.8” (401.3.6mm) high, with keyboard and mouse.

Storage will ensure adequate ventilation to prevent overheating of desktops;

(2) Contractor will supply four (4) ELO 20” Open-Frame Touch monitors or commercial-grade equivalents, three of which will be spaced equidistant on cabinet desktop, two at each end and one in middle of cabinet desktop.

One touch monitor to be held as a replacement for damaged counterparts.

Touch monitors must be capable of accommodating hundreds of users per day. Contractor will provide software drivers necessary to allow monitors to interact with current applications and hardware;

Touch monitors must be water and glare resistant;

(3) Media cabinet’s rear dimension will be flush with a wall below curved tier of windows extending from approximately 33” (838mm) above the floor to the ceiling, 177” (4495.8mm) above the floor. Rear dimension of cabinet will be approximately 149” (3785mm), with front dimension being approximately 136” (3454mm);

(4) Cabinet front will provide three (3) ADA accessible wheelchair recesses centered below respective touch monitors;

(5) Placed behind and above each touch monitor will be a directional speaker bar such as a 22” (558.8mm) Dakota Audio MA-4 array;

Item 6 will consist of the installation of Traveler Information Stations (TIS) at the Coldwater Complex and the Coldwater Lake Recreation Area. These TIS stations will provide visitors with important fee/safety/interpretive information as they enter the fee areas.

Traveler Information Station #1: Contractor will acquire Highway Advisory Radio transmitter such as ISS Info Station Classic Edition and install transmitter at designated site the Coldwater Ridge Complex. Contractor will also purchase and supply authoring software to create digital high-quality public service announcements. Contractor will produce professional recordings of annual broadcast messages.

(1) Contractor to provide two (2) 48” wide x 36” (914.4mm) wide aluminum road signs to Washington State Department of Transportation specifications indicating that a radio advisory transmitter is ahead. Signs will be of premium highly reflective construction. Each sign will be attached to two 4” (101.6mm) x 4” (101.6mm) x 12’ (3.66m) posts.

Government to install signs;

Item 7 will consist of installation of Traveler Information Station #2: Contractor will acquire spot radio transmitter such as ISS InfOspot and install transmitter at designated site at the Coldwater Lake Recreation Area. Contractor will produce professional recordings of annual broadcast messages.

C-4 PERFORMANCE DATE

The period of performance for construction of Item 1 is about June 1, 2010 with a completion date of 60 days after. The time stated for completion includes final clean up of premises. The optional items awarded under this contract shall be completed by September 30, 2010.

C-5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENT

1. The Contractor is to provide a project manager who is the single point of contact who has the authority to bind the contractor and make decisions, in carrying out the day-to-day operations, and is responsible to:

• Provide drawings for review and approval detailing proposed fabrication of all structures indicated in the government-furnished exhibit design drawings and other elements as specified in individual task orders.

• Provide drawings documenting fabrication of the completed exhibits including illustrations describing operational and maintenance procedures. Furnished drawings as digital media (i.e., CD ROM) and two (2) color copies (“B” size 11” x 17” or greater);

• Provide samples for all materials, colors, and finishes specified for the exhibits. Fabricate mock-ups and prototypes as specified in individual task orders;

• Furnish all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, personnel, travel and data necessary other than that listed as Government-Furnished items to complete all requirements of contract;

• Provide experienced contractor personnel in the fabrication of all exhibit elements including cabinetry, display panels, cabinets or kiosks containing computer equipment, interpretive signage, lighting and sound fixtures or other elements that constitute the basic structural elements of the exhibits.

• Provide specifications of supplies, installation exhibit components and test hardware to be utilized

• Provide training materials and on-site trainer.

C-6 PROJECT LOCATION

1. Johnston Ridge Observatory is at the terminus of SR 504, approximately fifty-two miles east of I-5 (Mile Post 52). From Toutle, Washington take the WA-504 (Spirit Lake Memorial Highway) and head east to MP 52 to Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) Interpretive Exhibit.

The Johnston Ridge Observatory is closed for the season until May 17, 2010. Currently, MP 47 is gated and locked. For the onsite visit, the Coldwater Complex office is open at MP 43 and staff is available to provide access to Johnston Ridge Observatory at MP 52.

2. The following is pertinent information at the project location:

• Power is available at site;

• Water is available at site;

• Fuel is not available at site;

• Nearest gasoline at Mile Post 19 SR-504;

• Nearest diesel at Mile Post 10 SR-504;

• Accommodations are not available at site, nearest lodging is at Castle Rock, WA Mile Post0 SR-504;

• Food is not available at site, nearest food service is at Toutle, WA Mile Post 10 SR-504

C-7 PROJECT SCHEDULING

To the extent that installation of completed exhibit may interrupt visitor experiences, the Forest Service will require that most of the installation work be accomplished in the months of August or September 2010 mostly outside of normal visitor center hours of 10AM to 6PM daily.

Contractor must arrange to arrive early before 10AM and return after 6 PM with the COR or his representative.

C-8 TECHNICAL CONTACT

Any questions regarding the specifications for this project, please contact: Terry Levenseller at

(360) 274-2130 or by e-mail: tlevenseller@fs.fed.us. He is the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR).

C-9 PRE-BID ONSITE VISIT MEETING AT PROJECT LOCATIONS

Due to the nature of this work, a pre-bid onsite meeting is strongly encouraged to view the unique curved tiered window and square footage of the display space, its dimensions, and placement of items. The contractor will have a better understanding of the scope of work at the project locations.

Forest Service personnel will be available on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 10 am at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, MP 52. Please call to confirm your attendance to Terry Levenseller at 360-274-2141 or tlevenseller@fs.fed.us. The Coldwater Complex office at MP 43 is open. On the day of the onsite visit, the gate at MP 47 will be unlocked for access to the Johnston Ridge Observatory.

C-10 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) The Forest Service at Gifford Pinchot National Forest (GPNF) will provide:

• Under Item 1: three (3) Government-Furnished Hewlett-Packard Compaq dc7800 cmt pc units, 7” (177.8mm) wide, 17.8” (452.1mm) deep and 17.6” (447mm) high (26.2lbs, 11.9 kg), with keyboard and mouse.

(b) For Optional Items marked on the Schedule B:

• A Government-Furnished activity, “Ecoscape,” residing on the touch monitors.

• Under Item 2-F: Where possible, government furnished photographs will be made available as content or guides.

These items will be signed out with Terry Levenseller or his representative and returned upon project completion prior to final payment.

C-11 AGAR 42.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

(a) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 7 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at the Johnston Ridge Observatory or Forest Service offices in Vancouver or Amboy, Washington.

(b) Contractor designated representative or project foreman (whomever the Contractor will have on the site) shall be present at the post award conference.

C-12 AGAR 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced above and in the Attachments.

C-13 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF

WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Part III are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E-2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

(a) The contracting officer or the contracting officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the sites of work.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F-1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

F-2 PERFORMANCE DATE: FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT,

PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract after June 1, 2010 within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than September 30, 2010. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises and return of Government furnished items.

F-3 INTERRUPTION OF WORK

The work days shall begin on the day established by the start date mutually agreed upon at the pre-work conference and shall continue through the date of completion as determined at the final inspection.

The Contractor shall prosecute the work at a rate that will result in completion of all work within the time specified.

The following are normal conditions that may limit actual performance. Any suspensions of work for these types of conditions, whether work is formally suspended in writing or not, shall not be construed as suspensions for the convenience of the Government:

1. Inclement weather 2 Adverse road conditions or other adverse access conditions

3. Fire closures

4. Seasonal shutdowns 5 Other Contractors working in the area

6. Critical plant development or related environmental conditions necessary to meet the intent of the contract

7. Conditions where continued work could cause harm to forest resources

The Contractor will be allowed a reasonable time to remobilize to the work site after time has been suspended for work and work will resume accordingly.

Any formal written suspensions of work by the COR that are related to noncompliance with contract terms will not be construed as suspensions for the convenience of the Government and shall not qualify for an equitable adjustment.

F-4 REQUIRED DAILY PROGRESS REPORT

The Contractor will be required to maintain a daily progress report of work completed and percentage toward completion.

F-5 FURNISHING OF MATERIAL

Unless otherwise stated elsewhere herein, the Contractor shall furnish all material required for the performance of the contract. All material shall comply with the specifications, and the Contractor shall verify the kind and amount of work that may be necessary in furnishing the material.

The Contractor shall furnish and deliver the material to the site of the work in such a manner that their quality and fitness for the work is preserved.

F-6 NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACTING

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work.

The written notification shall include as a minimum:

A. The name, address and telephone number of the subcontractor.

B. The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its duration.

C. A detailed description of the work being subcontracted including a listing of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

D. Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions of the prime contract.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

G-1 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE

The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative to discuss contract terms and work performance requirements, Work Progress Schedule and Plans. Contractor designated Project Manager and foreman (whomever the Contractor will have on the site when the Project Manager is not available) shall be present at the pre-work conference. The time and place of such conference will be decided in a future date.

This pre-work conference, the Contractor shall provide drawings and submittals, work plan, and pertinent logistical information as: mobilization of supplies, tools, equipment, and facilities to be used, numbers and types of personnel, scheduling and/or rate of accomplishment for this project.

G-2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

G-3 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATION AND RESPONSIBILITY

A. In making formal request for substitution the Contractor represents he/she:

1. Have investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that originally specified.

2. Will provide same warranties and bond for substitute as for originally specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

4. Will waive claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, but not:

a. Costs under separate contracts.

b. Contracting Officer costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

G-4 COORDINATION WITH THE CO (CONTRACTING OFFICER)

Notify the CO and furnish a work schedule to the CO at least seven (7) calendar days before work is to begin.

G-5 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted on this project. Hard copy, Adobe PDF, jpeg, or Microsoft Office files will be accepted.

1. Work requiring submittals shall not begin until submittals have been approved. Submittals shall include the following per SCHEDULE B ITEM ordered:

• Date and Revision Dates.

• Project Name and Contract Number.

• Names of Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, and Manufacturers.

• Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, certifying review of submittal, verification of measurement and compliance with contract documents.

• Time Line per Deliverable Item listed on Schedule B and accompanying tasks

2. Submittals shall include:

A. Drawings for review and approval detailing proposed fabrication of all structures indicated in the government-furnished exhibit design drawings and other elements as specified in individual task orders. Provide drawings documenting fabrication of the completed exhibits including illustrations describing operational and maintenance procedures. Furnished drawings as digital media (i.e., CD ROM) and two (2) color copies (“B” size 11” x 17” or greater);

B. Samples for all materials, colors, and finishes specified for the exhibits. Fabricate mock-ups and prototypes as specified in individual task orders; fabrication information of all exhibit elements including cabinetry, display panels, cabinets or kiosks containing computer equipment, interpretive signage, lighting and sound fixtures or other elements that constitute the basic structural elements of the exhibits.

C. Manufacturer's Requirements: Supply manufacturer's catalog sheets or brochures with diagrams, schedules, or performance charts. Illustrations shall be clearly marked to identify pertinent materials or models, dimensions, and clearances required. Supplement standard drawings to provide information unique to this project;

D. Any in-process materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and data anticipated to remain on US Forest property, list of names and title personnel who will be traveling and accessing data and facilities after normal business hours. Provide after-hours sign in/out sheet for personnel.

E. Drawings prepared by Contractor for needed wiring, electrical, commercial grade surge suppressors, commercial-grade uninterruptable power supply and network lines installation, and contact information and when coordinating of installation will take place with appropriate public services and Forest Service offices

F. Where U S Forest staff training is required:

a. Provide dates for testing hardware and on-site trainer for in-person staff training at visitor center in its use and application, particularly using backup system procedures and protocols.

b. Training will be provided on reformatted EcoScape exhibit and new touch screen content loading and operation.

c. Provide training materials for duplication

3. Any attachments, fastenings or modifications to existing structures proposed by the

Contractor must be approved by COR and/or Forest Service Maintenance Supervisor;

4. Approval or Rejection Time Allowance: Submittals will be reviewed and either approved or rejected within seven (7) calendar days of their receipt by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall re-submit a response to conform for approval within (3) calendar days or mutually agreed time.

G-6 ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER

A. The on-site project manager, who will be responsible and make decisions on behalf of the

Contractor, shall communicate with the COR the scheduling, coordinating, overseeing, and management of work produced and installed under this contract.

B. The Project Manager shall travel to the sites to oversee the installation of the exhibits by the installation team, from start to finish, and to provide the following:

(1) Coordination with COR for delivery, unloading, and daily work operations onsite;

(2) Daily quality control inspections of all work performed by the installation team;

(3) Coordination with COR for final walk through inspection, operational training session, delivery of maintenance manuals;

(4) Written documentation of punch list items that are identified in the final walk through inspection, with copies provided to the COR.

G-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

G-8 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS OR UNSUITABLE MATERIAL

Unsuitable or excess material generated in the performance of the work of this contract shall be removed and disposed of off-site and off National Forest Land. The Contractor shall follow all necessary county, state, and federal permits and requirements.

G-9 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE—CONSTRUCTION OF DISPLAYS, CABINETS,

AND TRAVEL INFORMATION STATIONS

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(2) Representations and Other Instructions

(3) Contract Clauses

(4) Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

(5) The Specifications

(6) Drawings

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1. GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. Weather conditions allowing access to the site are typically expected from mid to late May through late October. Access may vary depending on severity of weather. The area is inaccessible due to snow from December through April. The site is at 4,200 feet in elevation.

2. Contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements in the specifications. Included dimensions are best estimates;

3. Installation should take place during periods of least public use, preferably after visiting hours, thus decreasing impacts to people viewing other exhibits, the movie and/or attending public programs;

4. Any attachments, fastenings or modifications to existing structures must be approved by

COR and/or Forest Service Maintenance Supervisor;

5. Johnston Ridge Observatory is accessible through the front doors (best access) and in the back at the west side of the building. The rear entrance requires passage through the theater and is more limited. Parking on the observation deck is limited and, during operational hours, per vehicle would need an escort up the pathway to provide safety and security for visitors.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. SECTION I

I-1 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JUN 2009)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C.

7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L.

108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C.

2402).

X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

X (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

X (4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).

___ (5) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (6) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (7) [Reserved]

X (8) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

___ (9) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

___ (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (11) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008)(15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4).)

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)(15 U.S.C.

637(a)(14)).

___ (13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (14) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008)(10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

___ (15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Apr 2008)(Pub. L. 103- 355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

_ X (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

_ X (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).

_ X (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).

_ X (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_ X (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).

___ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_ X (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (27) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (28) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)(42 U.S.C.

6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (30) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

___ (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009)(41 U.S.C.

10a-10d).

___ (32) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act –Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (33) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jun 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (35) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (36) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (37) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (38) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (40) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (41) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (42) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)(5 U.S.C.

552a).

___ (43) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.

2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C.

351, et seq.).

___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006)(29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Feb 2002)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

___ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008)(31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and

(d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (e)(1) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L.