RFP Solicitation Doc_Road Maintenance.doc

Rogue River-Siskiyou N.F. – Road Maintenance – Gold Beach & Powers Rd AG-04N7-S-12-0026

AG-04N7-S-12-0026

Road Maintenance – Gold Beach 7 Powers RD

Rogue River-Siskiyou NF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

Req # 589787 AAP# 06so101253452

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

USDA Forest Service , Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

3040 Biddle Road

Medford, OR 97504-4119

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

(Hour)

(Date)

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

Rogin McAlpin – Powers

Margaret L. Giuliani - CO 541-247-3696

541-439-6220

541-618-2018 mgiuliani@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

X

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

(See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated:

15A.

NAME AND ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension)

18. OFFER DATE

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

FORMCHECKBOX

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

Per Task Order

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FORMCHECKBOX

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

FORMCHECKBOX

41 U.S.C. 253(c) (

Rogue River-Siskiyou N.F.

3040 Biddle Road

Medford, OR 97504-4119

MARGARET L. GIULIANI, Contracting Officer

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

PART 1 - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Road Maintenance Services

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Gold Beach - Powers Ranger Districts

Unit Estimated

Quantity

Total Item 1

This is an Indefinite Quantity type contract. The quantities shown are estimates.

Offerors must provide pricing for all work identified above covering the geographic area.

End Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest – Gold Beach Ranger District Items.

UNIT MEASUREMENTS:

SLM = Single-Lane Mile; SM = Side Mile

CY MI = Cubic Yard Mile; CY = Cubic Yard;

EA = Each; LS = Lump Sum; HR = Hour

Sq Yd = Square Yard; FT = Feet

DM = Ditch Mile

PART 1 - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Project - Road Maintenance Services

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

GOLD BEACH - POWERS RANGER DISTRICTS

Pay Unit

Total

This is an Indefinite Quantity type contract. The quantities shown are estimates.

Offerors must provide pricing for all work identified above covering the geographic area.

End Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest – Powers Ranger District Items.

UNIT MEASUREMENTS:

SLM = Single-Lane Mile; SM = Side Mile

CY MI = Cubic Yard Mile; CY = Cubic Yard;

EA = Each; LS = Lump Sum; HR = Hour

Sq Yd = Square Yard; FT = Feet

DM = Ditch Mile

The estimated quantities shown are for evaluation purposes. Offerors shall enter a Firm-Fixed Unit Price for each item and multiply the unit price by the estimated quantity to obtain the total amount.

ANNUAL ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

Offerors wishing to propose revised prices in successive years shall state in the spaces below the economic price adjustment percentages to be used by the Government to compute future year prices, to be effective for the second and third years. For instance, a 3% economic price adjustment factor is shown as 3% (rather than 103% or 1.03). Note that the economic price adjustment percentage can be either negative or positive. The factors stated will be compounded annually. If no percentage is entered, future year prices will be the same as base year prices. Offer’s economic price adjustment percentages(s):

2nd Year ___________% Effecitve 1/01/2014

3rd Year ___________% Effective 1/01/2015 See Section F-1 Period of Performance for base year and option year performance period dates.

CONTRACT TYPE

This is a 3 year (Base + 2 Option Years) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed price type contract for road maintenance. The Government intends to award either a single contract as a result of this solicitation or two separate awards, one for Gold Beach Ranger District (Item 1) and one for the Powers Ranger District (Item 2)

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (AGAR 452.216-73) (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52. 216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $20,000.00 for each awarded contract over the life of the contract (including any option years exercised), but not in excess of $1,000,000.00 aggregate for all awarded contracts inclusive of all option periods.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A TOTAL HUB-ZONE SET-ASIDE.

DUNS NUMBER: ________________________________________________________

TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN): __________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

Central Contractor Registration: Prior to contract award Contractors must be currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System, which established Electronic Fund Transfer for payment purposes under federal contracts. See Section I (52.204-7). Ref: http://www.ccr.gov

Representation and Certifications: Contractors shall provide Representations and Certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). See Section K (52.204-8) for requirements. Ref: http://orca.bpn.gov Veteran Information: Contractors must register with VETS-100 for contracts awarded in excess of $150,000. See Section K (52.222-38) for requirements.

Ref: http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html Proposal Submission Documents: See Section L for proposal instructions as well as the list of required Proposal Submission Documents.

ELECTRONIC OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. An offer that is emailed to a government account will be rejected.

This is not a public bid opening. All offers submitted are considered confidential. The name of the contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an award has been made.

FAR 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (Oct 1997)

(a) Definition. “Facsimile proposal,” as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: 541-618-2148

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document—

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal;

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal.

(End of provision)

EVALUATION FOR AWARD

For evaluation purposes only, award will be made on a per item basis based on the total of the base year plus the economic price adjustment percentages for the two additional option years. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s).

Award will be made on the best value for the Government. The Government may award two separate contracts resulting from this solicitation.

REFER TO SECTION I, CLAUSES:

52.216-18 Ordering

52.216-19 Task Order Limitaitons

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage 452.209-71 Alternate 1 (Feb 2012)– Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants

REFER TO SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS:

AGAR 452.209-70 Alternate 1 (Feb 2012) – Representation by Corporations Regarding Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction

SPECIFIC NOTES & INCIDENTAL WORK APPLICABLE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT

Manage all work areas in accordance with other clauses and specifications in this contract including documents incorporated by reference.

Water sources for Contractor use will be noted on individual task orders as needed.

811 Blading & Compaction --

· Grade sags and/or drainage dips shall be maintained in accordance with Section 811 and incidental to Payment Item 811.

813 Spot Surfacing --

· For all Districts location for placement of spot surfacing and source designations will be identified on task orders.

833 Culvert Replacement Payment Item -- 833(1)

· Incidental Items:

· Watering needed for compaction

· Replacement of Crushed Aggregate Surfacing

· For each installation estimated quantities of crushed aggregate needed is 10 cubic yards.

· Culvert Replacement Payment Item --

· On all Districts crushed aggregate will be furnished from a Commercial source

834 Ditch Maintenance --

· When ordered, excess materials generated from ditch and culvert cleaning shall be removed in accordance with and paid for under Section 832.

872 Sign Installation and Maintenance --

· Minor vegetation clearing to ensure visibility of the sign or marker is considered incidental to the sign work itself, and shall be treated in accordance with Section 842.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

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SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The intent of the contract is for the awarded Contractor to provide for yearly road maintenance of forest roads on the Gold Beach Ranger District and the Powers Ranger District of the Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest. This work includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and all incidentals necessary to provide maintenance in accordance with drawings and specifications of the contract. Contractor maybe required to perform work items simultaneously on both districts if awarded both items. In addition, the contractor may be required to respond to emergency storm events which may consist of removing trees, debris, slides and slough from drainage structures and/or traveled way to provide access to the forest.

The scope of work is not limited to the payment items identified herein. Other payment items within the overall scope of road maintenance may be added by contract modification if an agreeable price and performance time can be established. In the event requirements for work develop that are not pre-priced, the Government will provide a complete description of the specifications and payment items and request a unit price. If mutual agreement is reached on the pricing of additional payment items, they may be added to the contract at any time. If mutual agreement is not reached on proposed additional payment items, the Government reserves the right to contract for such work with others.

This is a three (3) year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract (base plus two possible option years). The specific work items and quantities shown for are estimates only. Specific Task Orders will be issued for firm quantities and work locations throughout the term of the contract.

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APPLICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS AND TERMINOLOGY

Standard specifications, drawings, definitions, abbreviations and quantity measurement terms included herein may not immediately apply to the specific work identified in the attached Road Listing. These standardized requirements, if included herein, are intended to normally apply to any future work identified for addition to the contract. In addition to those included herein, there may be other specifications, drawings and terminology added via mutual agreement as needed.

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COORDINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications governing road maintenance work include Pacific Northwest (Region 6) Standard Specifications (2005 Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC)), and may include Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Standard Specifications for Maintenance of Roads and Special Project Specifications which refine, revise, and add to the Standard Specifications. The 2005 PBSC specifications are included in their entirety, but may reference the Standard Specifications for Constructions of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03. The Special Project Specifications and Standard Specifications must be read as a whole to gain a full understanding of the work required. In case of discrepancies, however, between these specifications, the Special Project Specifications will take precedence over the Standard Specifications.

Standard Specifications are numbered with three digits and may have an alpha character added. Special Project Specifications are numbered with the corresponding Standard Specification number followed by –1, -2 or other numbering suffix.

C-4

FURNISHING OF MATERIAL

Unless otherwise stated in the Supplemental Specifications, the Contractor shall furnish all material required for performance of the contract. All material shall comply with the specifications. 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.

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for “work ordered under” those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. Measurement and payment for work or materials required to complete the project “in accordance with” the drawings and specifications and which are not included as pay items in the Schedule of Items will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for other pay items shown and separate measurement and payment will not be made.

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing warning devices and complying with the safety standards and traffic management procedures as specified in section H of this contract.

C-5

DEFINITIONS

Wherever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

1.Agreed or Approved - Official agreement or approval by use of a written document issued by the Government. Agreements also require signature of Contractor's Representative and are dated.

2.

Base Course – The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subbase or a subgrade to support a surface course. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

3.

Berm – A curb or dike that controls roadway runoff water, or delineates traffic direction.

4.

Channel - A natural waterway leading into or away from a culvert or bridge.

5.

Contract Amendment - A bilateral written supplemental agreement between the Government and the Contractor, documenting a modification outside the scope of the contract and establishing an equitable adjustment therefore.

6.

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of the contract.

5.

Culvert - Any structure that provides a passageway, drain, or waterway under a road or embankment.

6.

Cross ditch – A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by full-size pickups or other high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

7.

Ditch – A relatively long narrow excavation placed to collect or disperse water.

8.

Drainage dip – A drainage structure that was previously constructed within the roadbed surface to form a uniform depression that allows routine passage of vehicles while diverting water from the traveled way.

9.

Drainage ditch – A ditch located parallel to and abutting the roadbed.

10.

Drainage structure – A term identifying manufactured devices placed to control water movements.

11.

Drawings – Illustrations showing detailed maintenance required.

12.

Equipment – All machinery, operating supplies and tools necessary for the proper performance and acceptable completion of the work.

13.

Excess Material – Material from the roadway in excess to that needed for maintenance of roadway.

14.

Foreslope – The slope of the ditch section nearest to the traveled way.

15.

Grade – The vertical alignment of the top surface of the road.

16.

High Clearance Vehicles – Vehicles such as, pickups, 4x4s, and log trucks.

17.

Highway Vehicles – Vehicles such as, passenger cars, High and low high clearance vehicles.

18.

Hydrologic Function – Physical properties of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth’s surface and in particular that part which crosses transportation systems.

19.

Inspector - The Government's authorized representative designated in writing, assigned to make detailed inspections of contract performance, but not to sign orders to the Contractor.

20.

Lead-off ditch – A ditch used to remove water from roadside drainage ditches, the roadway, cattleguards, or drainage structures such as culverts and drainage dips.

21.

Low Clearance Vehicles – Vehicles such as passenger cars, non 4x4 pickups, vans and other highway vehicles.

22.

Materials – Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

23.

Measurement – Method of determining and expressing the quantities of work.

24.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights – The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements for the work.

25.

Order - A written order by the Government directing fulfillment of work requirements under the terms of the contract.

26.

Original Contract Quantities - Those estimated quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

27.

Patching – Minor repairs.

28.

Paved Surface or Pavement - Denotes asphalt, concrete, or other stabilized materials excluding natural aggregates. Dust palliative treatments are not considered as pavement.

29.

Reasonably Close Conformity - Means compliance with customary maintenance tolerances where working tolerances are not specified.

30.

Right-of-Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road.

31.

Roadbed – The portion of a road between the intersection of the subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below the subgrade.

32.

Road Listing – A preliminary listing of road locations and any established work priorities.

33.

Schedule of Items - Schedule containing a listing and description of maintenance items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, and amount.

34.

Shoulder – The portion of the roadway continuous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use, and lateral support of travel way structure.

35.

Slough or Slide – Material deposited on the roadway that may need to be repositioned or removed.

36.

Slump – A localized portion of the roadbed that has slipped, or otherwise become lower than the adjacent roadbed, and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

37.

Supplemental Specifications - Specifications that detail conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project.

38.

Standard Specifications - Specifications for all divisions of work.

39.

Subgrade – Top surface of roadbed upon which subbase, base course, or surface course was constructed.

40.

Traveled Way – The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles. For purpose of this contract, traveled way includes turnouts and curve widening.

41.

Turnouts - A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for passage of meeting vehicles.

42.

Unit of Measure - The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

43.

Unsuitable Material - Material removed during maintenance which must be disposed of in designated locations. Includes material with substantial amounts of vegetation or other objectionable material.

44.

Waterbar - A deeper type of cross ditch which is not intended for passage of low clearance passenger vehicles.

45.

Work Schedule - The Contractor's current schedule for work progression.

Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.

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ABBREVIATIONS

Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows: (Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest addition or amendment thereto in effect on date of Invitation for Bids.)

1.

AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

2.

ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.

3.

AWPA – American Wood Preservers Association.

4.

CS - Commercial Standard Issued by U.S. Department of Commerce.

5.

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency.

6.

FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation System.

7.

FED SPEC - Federal Specifications.

8.

FP-03 - Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects.

9.

FSS - Federal Specifications and Standards.

10.

MSHA - Mine Safety Health Administration.

11.

MUTCD - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

12.

NBS - National Bureau of Standards.

13.

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act.

14.

PS - Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

UL - Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

C-7

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Quantity Measurement Terms 1.U.S. Customary Units of measure are used in conjunction with these specifications.

2. The methods of measurement and computation will be those necessary to accurately determine the quantities of materials furnished and work performed.

3. All items, which are measured by the feet, will be measured parallel to its longitudinal centerline, unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

4. A station when used as a definition of term or measurement will be one hundred feet, or a precise location along a survey line.

5. Miles will, in the absence of known distances from existing plans or surveys, be determined by the Government using a calibrated survey odometer or equal substitute operated on the traveled way at or parallel to road centerline.

6. The term "ton" means 2000 pounds. Trucks used to haul material measured by truck weight shall be weighed empty at least once daily, and each truck shall bear a plainly legible identification mark. Weigh tickets furnished by the Contractor from certified scales will be used to determine weight measurements.

7. Materials measured by the cubic yard in the hauling vehicle shall be measured therein at the point of delivery. Vehicles may be of any size or type, provided that the box is of such shape that the actual volume may be readily and accurately determined.

8. Measurement by the acre will use the length and width treated. Measurement of width will approximate significant slope breaks, but will not include minor deviations along the slopes. The measured slope distance for the length will multiply width treated and converted to a standard 10,000 square yard or acreage value of the surface area treated.

9. Measure square yard with horizontal longitudinal and traverse measurements.

10. The term "lump sum" when used in the Schedule of Items means the complete unit as required by or described in the contract.

11. Measurement will be made of each item or unit of work, as shown in the Schedule of Items, completed and accepted in accordance with the contract provisions, specifications, and drawings.

C-8

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for "work ordered under" those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. Measurement and payment for work or materials required to complete the project "in accordance with" the drawings and specifications and which are not included as pay items in the Schedule of Items will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for other pay items shown and separate measurement and payment will not be made. The intent of the contract is to provide for the completion of all work described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and terms of the contract.

C-9

BASIS OF PAYMENT

Invoice payments may be made for completed units of work as determined by the Contracting Officer or the COR. Payment authorization will be dependent upon an inspection of the project and will be based on adherence to the work specifications.

C-10

AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J 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

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

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E-1

INSPECTION

a.

Standards for acceptable performance are stated in the specifications.

b.

Inspections will be made periodically as work progresses, or as work is completed, to determine acceptability of method and manner of performance, the end product of the maintenance operations, and to make measurements for payment.

c.

As stated in the above clause entitled "Inspection of Services -Fixed Price," the Government's inspection system will not be a substitute for the Contractor's required inspection system.

E-2

ACCEPTANCE

Authority for final acceptance under the contract lies with the Contracting Officer. Final acceptance occurs when the Contracting Officer formally notifies the Contractor in writing.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F-1 AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of Contract (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is three (3) years (base plus two (2) option years, if exercised by the Government).

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through December 31, 2013 for base year. Ordered work not completed in 2013 shall be completed in 2014.

The effective period of the OPTION YEAR 1(2014) of this contract is from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Ordered work not completed in 2014 shall be completed in 2015.

The effective period of OPTION YEAR 2 (2015) of this contract is from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Ordered work not completed in 2015 shall be completed in 2016.

F-2

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK FOR INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDERS

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under individual Task Orders within three (3) calendar days after the date of the Task Order or the effective date of the notice to proceed for that Task Order, if so provided, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the work ready for use within the dates specified on the Task Order. The time stated for completion include final cleanup of the premises.

The number of calendar days allotted for completion of all work under a given Task Order shall be negotiated prior to issuance of the Task Order and will be expressed on the Task Order. The rates of progress to be used for determination of performance periods shall be based on standard industry practices and consideration of the Contractor’s equipment, workforce and existing uncompleted Task Orders against this contract. Performance periods on sequential Task Orders may be established for consecutive performance or the timing for performance may run concurrently, as mutually agreed.

F-3

PROSECUTION OF WORK

a.

Work shall be scheduled to provide completion of segments on a daily basis unless otherwise herein provided.

b.

A monthly Work Schedule shall be prepared by the Contractor. A copy of the Work Schedule shall be provided to the Government by the agreed day of each month.

c.

The Government may require the Contractor to finish the portion in progress before additional work is started on any additional portion.

F-4

INTERRUPTION OF WORK

The count of calendar days to be charged against contract time shall begin on the day established by the Task Order 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 contract performance period will be established with allowances for a variety of delays that should be expected to occur throughout the performance period. These delays may include the following or other similar delays:

· normally occurring inclement weather

· normally occurring adverse road conditions or other adverse access conditions

· normally occurring fire closures

· seasonal shutdowns

· other Contractors working in the area

· critical plant development or related environmental conditions necessary to meet the intent of the contract

· normally occurring conditions where continued work could cause harm to forest resources

These are normal conditions that may limit actual performance. Contract time will run continuously without suspension of the count of contract time during periods when no work is performed.

Any formal written suspension of work by the COR that is related to the above conditions or other unsuitable working conditions will not include a suspension of the count of contract time.

Contract time will normally not be formally suspended in writing by the COR unless the Contractor fails to suspend their own operations under unfavorable conditions where continued work could cause harm to the completion of the contract or harm to other forest resources.

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.

F-5

SUSPENSIONS OF WORK FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT'S

CONVENIENCE

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project areas which causes otherwise suitable soils to be muddy or unsuitable; or (2) failure of the Contractor to comply with specifications, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements, or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by its operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government and shall not qualify for an equitable adjustment.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1

AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within ten days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a mutually agreed location.

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GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT

M-F

8:00 – 3:00 Locations to be identified on task orders

Additional Government Furnished property may be provided under individual Task Orders; pricing adjustment shall be applied where applicable

G-3

ORDERING

Services to be provided here under will be ordered by issuance of a written Task Order. Each Task Order will reference this contract and will be subject to all the terms and conditions herein. Each Task Order will contain the following information.

· Task Order Number

· Date of Order

· Services Ordered, Quantity and Prices

· Performance Period Requirements

· Work Locations/Vicinity Maps

· Detailed Unit Information

Task Orders will be issued at the price awarded on this basic contract and shall be firm-fixed price. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods If a Task Order requires additional Pay Items that are not already covered under the contract, these items will be priced by mutual agreement. A formal contract modification executed by the Contracting Officer will be required for additional Pay Items.

The Contractor has a right of refusal for Task Order work that cannot be completed in the same calendar year as ordered. If mutual agreement is reached, work ordered during one calendar year may be scheduled for completion in a following calendar year.

The following individuals may place orders against this contract.

· Contracting Officers on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

· Designated Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR); orders are limited to pre-priced items of work.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1

PROSECUTION OF WORK -- WORK HOUR LIMITS -- WORK ITEM LIMITS

Work associated with live streams shall be limited to the period between July 15 through September 15 inclusive.

Detonation of explosives shall be limited to the period between July 15 through October 31 inclusive.

All project work areas shall be open to public access and free of hazards on weekends and federal holidays.

The Contractor shall conduct activities so that interference with the public shall be kept at a minimum.

When excavation work prevents traffic flow, the Contractor is authorized to delay traffic for a period not to exceed 60 minutes.

Any activities requiring closure to the public shall be scheduled with the COR at least 14 days in advance.

The contractor shall shut down all equipment when there is 1 inch precipitation in a 24 hour period and/or ½ inch precipitation in 1 hour except emergency slide removal.

H-2

USE OF PREMISES

a.

General - The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform the contract in a manner that will not interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

b.

Camps - Before any camp or storage site is opened or operated on National Forest land or lands administered by the Government, written permission shall be obtained through the Government. Camp is interpreted to include the campsite or trailer parking area of any employee or subcontractor working on the project. Such permission, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor.

H-3

USE OF ROADS BY CONTRACTOR

The Contractor is authorized to use all roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service that are open and necessary for direct route access to the contract work sites for all activities necessary to complete this contract. This authorization is subject to the limitations described below, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

Keep existing roads open to all traffic during contract work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a Written Plan for the satisfactory handling of traffic has been approved. Post traffic control signs and devices in conformance with the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD). Do not proceed with work on the project until all required signs are in place and approved.

Before shutting down any operations, leave all travel ways in a condition suitable for traffic.

Unless otherwise provided, traffic delays may not exceed 60 minutes.

If the Contractor requests use of a National Forest road or road segment not listed above, the Forest Service may authorize such use if not in conflict with the current Road Rules document. Authorization to use such additional roads may include maintenance requirements and use limitations.

The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following provisions:

(a) The current National Forest Road Use Rules Document is applicable to all commercial road users. This document is available for inspection at the office of the Forest Supervisor and shall be applicable except when modified by provisions of this contract. Copies are available upon request.

(b) Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.54 as applied to the area by an order issued under 36 CFR 261.50. These regulations authorized the Forest Service, as a sovereign act, to issue additional restrictions to those shown in the current Road Use Rules Document and will be posted on the road.

H-4

TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGERS, BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS, AND OTHER DEVICES

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, flaggers, pilot cars, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Barricades and other obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic. Keep traffic devices current with maintenance operation and remove upon completion.

All operations and signing shall conform to the current requirements and guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. Required signs may be mounted on portable or temporary mountings. Use standard MUTCD shapes, colors, sizes, and legends.

Mark hazards incidental to the work within or on the traveled way, shoulders, or turnouts with hazard identification markers, illuminated beacons, and other MUTCD devices to safely guide road users through the area. Mark work segments not completed on a daily basis appropriately for night travel. Obtain authorization before commencing work at night.

Advisory speed plates may be used to control traffic through the work area.

Flaggers - Provide properly equipped, trained and certified, flag person(s) where the traffic is required to stop before proceeding. Stop traffic in locations which provide width enough for passage of traffic and reasonable protection for vehicles. When flag control is used, advance warning signs are required.

H-5

MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT

Use of motorized equipment other than hand-held equipment such as power saws and brush cutters will not be permitted off designated roads in the project area without approval of the Contracting Officer or as elsewhere provided herein.

H-6

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall furnish equipment meeting OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) requirements. When the Contractor is paid for furnishing and operating equipment on an hourly or daily basis, it shall be operated at its design speed, or the maximum speed feasible under prevailing conditions.

Equip all vehicles and machinery operating on or from the traveled way or road shoulder with flashing lights, strobes, or rotary beacons operated continuously while work is in progress. Use truck headlights at all times while operating. Backup horns are required on all self-propelled equipment in excess of 5 ½ tons gross weight.

Park vehicles and machinery not currently used in the maintenance operation off the traveled way at approved locations to minimize interference with normal use.

H-7

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER DRAFTING EQUIPMENT

Water drafting equipment may be used only at water sources designated on the Vicinity Map, task order, or provided by the Contracting Officer. Such equipment shall include a screen around the intake (foot valve) with openings no larger than 1/8 - inch. An air gap or positive antisiphon device shall be provided between the water source and the vehicle being loaded if the vehicle has been used for other than water haul, if the source is a domestic potable water supply, or the water is used for tank mixing with any other materials. Materials must be readily available and appropriate measures taken to prevent petroleum products from entering the water source.

H-8

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL CLEAN-UP KIT

A hazardous material spill clean-up kit shall be maintained and readily available for potential use on the project at each work site. Spill clean-up kits shall contain the following items as a minimum:

1 case absorbent pads suitable for absorbing hydraulic fluid, engine oil, and fuel

1 gallon "Plug-a-Dike" or equivalent material

A nineteen liter (five-gallon) mixing container

20 meters of 150 mm absorbent, floating booms for absorbing hydraulic fluid, engine oil, and fuel from a water surface

H-9

LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A.

Landscape Preservation: The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operations upon the landscape. The Contractor shall make all reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment within and adjacent to this project, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements:

(1) The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or natural features unless specifically authorized by the Government.

(2) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B.

Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs: Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface waters.

(1) Wash water or waste from concrete, aggregate or other operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(2) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes, small ponds, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen’s, dust palliatives, silt, or other harmful materials.

C.

Hazardous Materials: No petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall be released on or into land or rivers, streams, impoundments or other waters, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto or there from.

(1) Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall transport off government lands all waste oil, vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), and oily rags and shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable…