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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 1 1

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

AG-04N7-S-13-0020 05/03/2013 633757

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date) Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forest ATTN: Contracting 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504

As specified within

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Linda Harmon, Contracting Officer Maria Sage, Procurement Technician

618.2021 618.2020

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forest

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY 3040 Biddle Road

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE Medford OR 97504

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS

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

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

June 3, 2013 @ 4:00 PM PST submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

Barry Point Suppression Fence

Construction

See

Lakeview Ranger District

Fremont-Winema National Forest

Attached

The Government’s estimate is between

$25,000 and $100,000

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

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

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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

AG-04N7-S-13-0020

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Barry Point Suppression Fence Construction Contract

Fremont- Winema National Forest

Lake County, Oregon

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

Item

No.

Description

Method of Meas.

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Price

Amount

Bid

1 1. Buzzard Roost

1a New Construction - Standard (3 strand barbed wire)

•Full Replacement(needsT Posts)**

L.F.

1,202 FT

312 FT

1b Gates EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

1c Rock Cribs EACH EACH 4 $_____ $______

1d H Braces EACH EACH 4 $_____ $______

1e Corners EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

1f Tie Trees EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

TOTAL QUOTE ITEM 1

** T-posts not damaged will be reused.

of Meas.

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Price

Amount

Bid

2 2. Dog Lake

2a Construction - Standard

(4 strand barbed wire)

Full Replacement(needsT Posts)**

Construction - Standard

Full Replacement (has some T Posts)**

L.F

7201 FT

422 FT

2b Gates EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

2c Rock Cribs EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

2d H Braces EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

2e Corners EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

2f Tie Trees

EACH EACH 5 $_____ $______

2g Minimal Maintenance - Standard

(4 strand barbed wire)

L.F L.F 7634 FT $_____ $______

TOTAL QUOTE ITEM 2 $_______

of Meas.

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Price

Amount

Bid

3 3. Green Creek

3a Construction Standard

Full Replacement(needsT Posts)**

Construction Let Down

Full Replacement (has some T Posts)**

2693 FT

2956 FT

3b Gates EACH EACH 3 $_____ $______

3c Rock Cribs EACH EACH 5 $_____ $______

3d H Braces EACH EACH 5 $_____ $______

3e Corners EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

3f Tie Trees EACH EACH 5

3g Heavy Maintenance - Standard

(4 strand barbed wire)

•Full Replacement (has some T Posts)**

10,929 FT $_____ $______

TOTAL QUOTE ITEM 3 $_______

of Meas.

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Price

Amount

Bid

4 4. Mine Spring

4a Heavy Maintenance - Standard

(4 strand barbed wire)

3,258 FT

4b Rock Cribs EACH EACH 1 $ XXX $______

TOTAL QUOTE ITEM 4

of Meas.

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Price

Amount

Bid

5 5. Lone Pine

5a Construction Let Down

(4 strand barbed wire)

Full Replacement(needsT Posts)

2,277 FT

5b Gates EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

5c Rock Cribs EACH EACH 3 $_____ $______

5d H Braces EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

5e Corners EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

5f Tie Trees EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

TOTAL QUOTE ITEM 5

of Meas.

Pay

Unit

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Price

Amount

Bid

6 6. Sage Hen

6a Construction Let Down

(3 strand barbed wire) •Full Replacement/heavy maintenance

(needsT Posts)

1,801 FT

6b Gates EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

6c Rock Cribs EACH EACH 2 $_____ $______

6d H Braces EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

6e Corners EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

6f Tie Trees EACH EACH 1 $XXX $______

TOTAL QUOTE ITEM 6

Award will be by Item – Must quote on entire item. One or more awards may be made. Each item may be awarded separately. Please quote only on the items you are interested in, or provide limitation below.

The estimated start work date is June 10, 2013. All items must be completed within 30 calendar days of notice to proceed. If you are awarded more than one item you will be required to complete all items awarded within

30 days, see below to limit your offer.

LIMITATION: I have quoted on multiple items, but can only accept _________ items. (Insert number of items acceptable for award).

Facsimile offers are accepted, see Section L-2.

Electronic quotes to a Forest Service email account are not allowed and will be rejected.

Offerors must respond to the other factors as described under EVALUATION CRITERIA in Section M. Award will be made on the best value for the Government.

EVALUATION OF QUOTES FOR MULTIPLE AWARDS

In addition to other factors, such as technical capability, quotes will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating quotes, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards will be for the items or combinations of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government, including the assumed administrative costs.

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction

Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

DUNS Number________________________

TIN Number__________________________

EMAIL ______________________________

Note: All prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) data base prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

REGISTERED IN SAM?

YES _____

No award shall be made to a Contractor not registered in the System for Awards Management.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 Scope of Work

This contact is for removal of existing fire damaged fence, right of way clearing and construction of new standard 3 strand barbed wire fence. Dead standing trees will be present in all project areas. Exercise caution when working in these areas.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools and transportation necessary to perform the work in accordance with the specifications and provisions herein.

C-2 Location and Description Fremont-Winema NF

Barry Point Fences

All of these projects are located within the Fremont-Winema National Forest within the boundaries of the Lakeview Ranger District and are within the 2012 Barry Point Fire perimeter. Specific locations are shown in the following location description and on the project maps.

1-Buzzard Roost Fence

Description:

The Buzzard Roost Fence shall be a standard 3-strand barbed wire fence. It will be approximately 1202 feet of new construction and 312 feet of replacement. No significant topographic features characterize the project area. Prior to the fire, the area was dominated by dense, mixed conifer stands. As a result of the fire, the area has many dead, standing trees, less brush and some patches of unburned vegetation.

Location:

The fence is located in T.39S.R.16E. Sec 38. From Lakeview go west on State highway 140 approximately 19 ½ miles, then west southwest on FS road 3940 for 8 ½ miles: take left turn staying on

FS road 3940 for approximately 2 miles. Take spur road 012 to the right approximately ½ mile.

2-Dog Lake Fence

The Dog Lake Fence consists of the following construction/maintenance needs: full replacement of standard 4-strand barbed wire fence approximately 7,201 ft.in length; full replacement of standard 3-strand barbed fence wire approximately 422 ft. in length: and 7,634 ft. of minimal maintenance 4-strand barbed wire fence. No significant topographic features characterize the project area. Prior to the fire, the area was dominated by dense, mixed conifer stands. As a result of the fire, the area has many dead, standing trees, less brush and some patches of unburned vegetation.

Location

The fence is located in T 40S R17E Section 15, 17, 21 and 22. From Lakeview go west on State highway 140 approximately 6 ½ miles, Then south on West Side Road 4 Miles, Then West on Dog

Lake road approximately 13 miles to Dog lake Reservoir. Refer to Map for access and exact location.

3-Green Creek Fence

The Green Creek Fence shall consists of the following construction/maintenance needs: full replacement of standard 4-strand barbed wire fence approximately 10,929 ft.in length; full replacement of standard 3-strand barbed fence wire approximately 2,693 ft. in length: and 2,956 ft. of new construction of 3 strand let down fence. No significant topographic features characterize the project area. Prior to the fire, the area was dominated by dense, mixed conifer stands. As a result of the fire, the area has many dead, standing trees, less brush and some patches of unburned vegetation.

The fence is located in T40S, R17E, sec 29, 32 and 33. From Lakeview go west on State highway 140 approximately 6 ½ miles, Then south on West Side Road 4 Miles, Then West on Dog Lake road approximately 14 ¼ miles to intersection of FS road 4017 and 3752. Continue following FS road 4017 for approximately 2 ¼ miles to access southern portion of project area, follow FS road 4017 for an additional 1 ½ miles to access spur road 153. Refer to Map for access and exact location.

4-Mine Springs Fence

The Mine Springs Fence shall be a standard 4-strand barbed wire fence. It will be approximately 3,258 feet of reconstruction. No significant topographic features characterize the project area. Prior to the fire, the area was dominated by dense, mixed conifer stands. As a result of the fire, the area has many dead, The fence is located in T41S, R18E, sec 6 and 7. From Lakeview go west on State highway 140 approximately 6 ½ miles, Then south on West Side Road 5½ Miles at intersection turn West proceed approximately 1½ miles, at intersection turn South proceed for approximately 1 mile, then turn West on

Horseshoe Meadow road (Forest Road 4020) follow for approximately 9 ½ miles to the intersection of forest road 4020 and 4020-112. Follow FS road 112 for approximately ½ mile to the project area. The project area is on the both the East and West sides of the road. Refer to Map for access and exact location.

5-Lone Pine Fence

The Lone Pine Fence shall be a standard 4-strand Let Down fence. It will be approximately 2,277 feet of construction. No significant topographic features characterize the project area. Prior to the fire, the area was dominated by dense, mixed conifer stands. As a result of the fire, the area has many dead, The fence is located in T41S, R18E, sec 9. From Lakeview go west on State highway 140 approximately 6 ½ miles, Then south on West Side Road 5½ Miles at intersection turn West proceed approximately 1½ miles, at intersection turn South proceed for approximately 1 mile, then turn West on

Horseshoe Meadow road (Forest Road 4020) follow for approximately 6 miles to the intersection of forest road 4020 and 4020-012. Follow FS road 012 for approximately 1½ miles. The project area is to the West about ½ miles. Refer to Map for access and exact location.

6-Sage Hen Fence

The Sage Hen Fence shall be a standard 3- strand barbed wire fence. It will be approximately 1,801 feet of full replacement and heavy maintenance. No significant topographic features characterize the project area. Prior to the fire, the area was dominated by dense, mixed conifer stands. As a result of the fire, the area has many dead, standing trees, less brush and some patches of unburned vegetation.

The fence is located in T40S, R18E, sec 18. From Lakeview go west on State highway 140 approximately 6 ½ miles, Then south on West Side Road 4 Miles, Then West on Dog Lake road approximately 9 ¼ miles towards Dog lake Reservoir. At the intersection of Forest Road 4812 and

4812- 132 turn south on FS road 132 proceed approximately ¾ mile to project area. Refer to Map for access and exact location

The following specifications pertain to all of the above projects.

C-2.2 Access

Use of approved vehicles will be restricted to designated areas of work. All-terrain vehicles or a small wheeled tractor will be allowed. Vehicle/tractor use may be restricted during wet periods. No access trails or paths will be constructed or existing ones improved without prior approval of the COR.

Existing gates may be used for access to area and shall be closed where livestock is being held.

C-3 Price Range

The Government’s estimate is:

Between $25,000 and $100,000

C-4 AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

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

C-5 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.

C-6 Environmental Requirement

The Contractor or his representative shall not cause damage or loss to items of archaeological value. If evidence of archaeological findings are made, the COR will be notified immediately and work efforts in that area stopped until the area is examined and cleared.

Any damage caused by project activities to waterbars, trails, roads, fences, ditches, and other improvements will be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

Work will be accomplished with the least possible damage to leave trees, seedlings, soil and watercourses. (See Damage Definitions clause C-8).

Technical Specifications

C-7 Wire Fence Construction:

The usual order in fence construction is:

1. Clearing the right-of-way

2. Setting rock cribs, gate posts, wooden braces, and scabbing on trees.

3. Stretching the top wire between braces or tie offs.

4. Setting fence posts on accurate line between installed corners and braces.

6. Stretching wire tightly and uniformly by sections between brace installations.

Rights-of-Way Clearing and Slash Treatment

Fence right-of-way shall be cleared 8 feet wide (4 feet wide on either side of the fence) and pruned 10 feet high on both sides of the Right-of way to permit free movement of livestock. Clearing shall be 6 feet around rock cribs.

Small trees of 6 inches dbh or less shall be cut within 6 inches of ground level. Trees 6 to 10 inches dbh and over shall be cut within 12 inches of ground level. All snags in the right-of-way shall be felled.

Hazard snags outside of the right-of-way shall be felled, if when they are dropped, they would hit the fence. All stumps shall be cut flat across. All logs, felled trees, limbs, slash, brush, (Bitter Brush, Manzanita and Snow Brush) shall be removed from the right-of-way.

Trees over 12 inches dbh shall not be felled. Trees over 12 inches dbh shall be pruned up to 10 feet above the ground.

Pruning of trees shall not cause the tree to bleed. Branches will be cut flush to the trunk.

All slash under 3 inches in diameter shall be bucked into sections not exceeding 10 feet and scattered out of the work area or clearing limits. Slash shall be kept at least 20 feet away from all live streams, intermittent drainages, game and other trails.

All slash which is 3 inches or greater in diameter and exceeds 2 feet in length shall be piled by hand as follows:

1. Compaction of the piles shall be done by aligning the material as much as possible and placing heavier material on top. Pile at 90 degree angle to ground slope.

2. Piles shall not be made on stumps or down logs that will hold fire or cause fire to spread. No piles shall be made under tree crowns.

3. No pile will be less than 4 feet high and 6 feet in diameter, or larger than 8 feet high and 12 feet in diameter.

4. No piles are to be made in roads, drainage ditches, meadows, or within channel bottoms without prior written approval of the COR, Piles not meeting specifications will be repiled.

Rock Cribs, Wooden Brace Locations, and Gates

Wood braces, rock cribs, or trees 10 inches dbh or greater shall be used at all corners, at all fence ends, bracing the fence line every quarter mile, on both sides of gates, and at all significant topographic breaks. Rock cribs shall be used where soil depth prevents using braces.

Rock cribs shall be constructed as follows: (See Exhibit 2)

1. Rock cribs will be at least 36 inches in diameter and built with 4 steel posts. The steel posts will be encircled by nonclimbable wire 4 feet high with a 12 to 18-inch overlap. The wire will be attached to the posts with 12 wire clips. There will be 1 or 2 scrap iron anchors inside of the crib for attaching brace wires.

2. After crib has been constructed, a double-T post will be set 16 to 18 feet away. Barbed wires will be stretched diagonally between the anchors in the crib and the double-T post. The brace wires are to be double-wrapped around the double-T posts and crib anchors. The crib will then be filled with rocks less than 12 inches diameter. Then all brace wires shall be tightened and 3 horizontal strands of barbed wire can then be stretched between the double-T posts and the crib.

Wooden braces shall be constructed as follows :(See Exhibit 3A and3B)

1. Post holes for brace posts shall be dug to a minimum depth of 30 inches. The spacing of post holes shall not exceed 8 feet and may be shortened to a minimum of 6 feet to select the best spots.

2. Posts shall be set in the ground as vertical as possible. The straight side of each post shall be aligned with the wire side of the fence. Back filling of post holes shall be done with loose, dry soil when possible. Fill shall be well-tamped in at least 4 layers around each post to provide a firm setting.

3. The brace bars shall be attached to the posts at height between 36 to 44 inches above the ground.

Posts will be notched to receive brace bar. Notch will be up to 2” deep but not over ¼ the diameter of the post. The brace bars will be attached at both ends with Government-furnished spikes.

4. All tightening of braces shall be done with No. 9 wire, double strand barbless wire, or barbed wire.

Gates shall be constructed as follows:

1. The fence shall be terminated on both sides of gates with wooden braces or rock cribs or tie trees as specified in section C-5.5 below.

3. Gates shall be built where flagged and constructed with 4 wires. Up to 4 inches diameter wooden post shall be used at each end with 3 wire stays in the middle of the gate (See Exhibit 4).

4. Gate fasteners will be made with 2 strands of No. 9 wire or double strand barbless wire securely wired to the gatepost. Gate-closing bar using 00 chain will also be fastened to gatepost with No. 9 wire.

Terminus of Fence: The fence shall be connected at both its ends to existing fences by wooden braces, rock cribs, or tie tree, whichever is suitable or appropriate to the to the site.

Spacing and Location and installation of Posts (Exhibit 5) and Figure Fours (Exhibit6):

Spacing: Steel fence posts or figure fours shall be spaced 18 feet apart on level ground. Spacing may vary up to plus or minus 2 feet to select best placement sites. Posts will be in a straight line between braces, rock cribs or trees, with no excess pull on the post by the wires. Figure fours or rock jacks may be substituted for fence posts where it is not possible to drive the fence post in the ground.

Steel posts shall be driven to a total depth of 21 inches below ground. Wooden posts shall be set such that the posts are 48 inches above the ground.

Figure fours shall be constructed as follows

1. Figure fours shall be constructed of 1 post, 1 ground piece, and 1 diagonal. When constructed of wood the ground piece shall be nailed and wired to the base of the post so as to allow not less than 18 inches of the ground piece to extend beyond the wires on the face of the post. The opposite end of the ground piece when nailed and wired to the diagonal brace shall be approximately 6 inches off the ground. Figure fours using steel posts are constructed by first clipping the post to the fence wires and then attaching the diagonal and ground piece.

All fence posts, figure fours and bucks shall be placed on the same side of the fence. All posts and figure fours shall be placed in the fence so that the wires are straight. The fence shall be constructed with the wires/poles on the side receiving the heaviest livestock pressure. This will be designated by the

COR.

Wire Installation (see Exhibit 5)

1. Wire spacing shall be as follows:

3-Strand Barbed Wire Fence:

a. Bottom wire - 18 inches above ground level.

b. Second wire - 11 inches above bottom wire.

c. Third wire - 11 inches above second wire.

2. Wire shall be fastened to the steel posts with wire clips.

3. Wires shall be secured to figure fours and wood scabbing with 1-1/4 inch galvanized staples.

Staples shall be driven diagonally with the grain of the wood and at a slight downward angle and shall not be driven so tightly as to bind the wire against the post. (Exhibit 7)

4. Line wires shall be cut and dead-ended on all corners, angles, gates, or stretch points, etc., and the wire wrapped back on the stretched wire with 6 complete wraps.

5. The wires of a fence shall be stretched from top to bottom. Wire tension should be that wire sag will not exceed 1 inch between 18 foot spaced posts. All wires shall be tightened with wire stretchers, but not to the breaking point of the wire. Fence braces, trees, or rock cribs shall be used as stretch points for the wire. Not more than 1/4 mile of wire shall be stretched at one time.

6. Splicing: Splices in the wire shall be made by wrapping the ends of the wire back around the wire 6 times, thereby forming an eye at the end of the wire; the other wire end is then placed through the eye and wrapped back around itself at least 6 times. All wraps shall lie directly adjacent to each other, thus forming neat, tight wraps.

Stays and Tie downs

1. Stays: Where specified, one stay will be placed between post and figure fours so that the wire spacing is maintained between posts. The stay shall be placed equal distance from the posts and/or figure fours on either side (Exhibit 5).

1. Tie downs: Whenever fences cross topography with breaks of 15 percent or greater, a rock weight shall be tied to maintain proper spacing between wires and ground. Rock tie downs will be constructed of barbed wire or No. 9 wire and placed around the weight in two directions to form a cradle. Only rocks shall be used for tie downs.

Use of Trees in Fence Lines

1. When sound live trees are on the fence line, they may be substituted for line bracing, figure fours, or steel posts. Sound live trees must be at least 10 inches in dbh if they are to be substituted for steel posts or figure fours. They must not be large, over-mature trees which may be harvested or die within a few years. Trees selected must be so located that the wire will just brush against the tree to maintain proper alignment. The wire shall not pull against or away from the tree (scab included).

2. When a sound live tree is used, a wood scab not less than 2 inches thick, 4 inches wide, and 30 inches long shall be spiked to it with at least 2 spikes. Aluminum spikes are preferred, however, steel spikes are acceptable when approved COR and supplied by Government.

3. The inner bark shall not be injured when outer bark is flattened. In no case shall the bark be completely removed causing the tree to bleed.

C-8 Definitions

Water Courses – Includes live streams and intermittent stream courses. Intermittent stream courses will be defined channels showing signs of scouring or washing.

Leave Trees – Any tree that is selected or required to be left standing.

Damage to any Leave Tree – Will be considered excessive if greater than ¼ of the circumference is bruised or cambial tissue is exposed. Damage due to contractor negligence will be considered unacceptable.

Excessive Soil Damage – Is deemed to occur when 20 percent or more of the soil on an activity area is detrimentally impacted as follows:

A. Detrimental Compaction – Is defined as occurring when the bulk density increases 15 percent or more over the undisturbed level. On volcanic and pumice soil an increase of 20 percent or more is considered detrimental.

B. Detrimental Puddling - Is defined as occurring when the soil is molded and rutting depth from vehicle tracks reaches 6 inches or more.

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)

E-1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The

Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the

Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

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(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the

Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes re-inspection or retest necessary.

The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may—

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the

Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the

Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction.

However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the

Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

E-3 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 project site.

E-4 ACCEPTANCE AND PAYMENT

Nonconformance with any specifications will classify the work as unsatisfactorily completed and rework will be required to bring the work up to specifications.

1. All fences will be measured at completion to determine exact length and final payment.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F-2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within _5_ 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

30 Calendar Days after notice to proceed for all items awarded.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of contract award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the

Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting

Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

G.2 AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within

__10___ days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: _Fremont-Winema

National Forest Supervisors Office, 1301 So. “G” Street, Lakeview, OR 97630.

G-3 Government-Furnished Property (Materials) (USDA 452.245-70)(FEB 1988)

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.

The Government-furnished property will be available at the Lakeview Ranger District Compound. The

Contractor shall pick up the material furnished by the Forest Service and deliver it to the work area.

Material will be available for pick up Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please arrange specific times with the designated contact person. All materials received from the Forest

Service shall be itemized and signed for by the Contractor or his designated representative and shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Government Furnished materials that are unused for fence construction shall be returned to the Ranger

Station Compound and checked in as received.

1. Steel Fence Posts - T-type 5 1/2 ft. and 5 ft.

(also - reuse as many undamaged posts that are on project site as possible)

2. No. 1348 Nonclimbable Wire - 4 feet high.

3. Barbed Wire,

4. Bracing Wire, #9 galvanized or double strand barbless.

5. Staples, 9 gauge, 1-1/2" length.

6. Metal Stays, 30-inch length.

7. Wire clips, #16 guage.

8. Nails and steel spikes.

9. Materials for building figure fours.

10. Treated wooden posts, 7 feet long and 4” to 5” in diameter for braces, corners, etc.

11. Materials for building gates.

12. Scabbing materials for trees.

13. Anchors for rock cribs.

14. Chains for gates.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Weed Cleaning- vehicles or ATV/UTV’s must be sanitized prior to reporting to the job site, stay on existing roads and trails, or fence access corridors

H-2 Landscape Preservation

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in 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. The

Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products onsite, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the area approved by the

Contracting Officer. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 5000 liters (1,320 gallons) or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 2500 liters (660 gallons), the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer. The Contractor will be required to make reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment along this construction project.

(c) Trash and Refuse - Contractor shall remove all of his own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to; used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, camp refuse such as tin cans, paper, garbage, etc. This material must be removed to a State, County, or Municipality-designated solid waste disposal area.

(d) Erosion Prevention and Control - Contractors operations shall be conducted reasonably to minimize soil erosion. Equipment shall not be operated when ground conditions are such that excessive damage will result. The kinds and intensity of erosion control work done by the

Contractor shall be adjusted to ground and weather conditions and the need for controlling runoff. Erosion control work shall be kept current immediately proceeding expected seasonal periods of precipitation or runoff.

If the Contractor fails to do seasonal erosion control work prior to any seasonal period of precipitation or runoff, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform erosion control work and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such erosion control work or (2) terminate the contract for default.

The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(FEB 2012) (Applicable if over $25,000 unless award is to an individual)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010)

(Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUN 2010)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-20 Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act (OCT 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $15,000)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) (Applicable if FAR52.222-26 is included)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $15,000)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

(AUG 2011)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

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

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

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

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010)

52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

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

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

(NOV 1996) (Applicable if contract is over $30,000)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

I.2 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (DEC 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for

Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and

Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number assigned by

D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts

(see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the

DUNS+4 number, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into the CCR database; and

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

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

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

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

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the

Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

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

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2032_11.html#wp1043964 http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local

Dun and Bradstreet office.

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

(i) Company legal business.

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

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

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

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

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

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https:www.acquisition.gov.

I.3 FAR 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE – UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT

(OCT 1997)

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

(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(b) Representations and other instructions

(c) Contract clauses

(d) Other Documents, exhibits, and attachments

(e) The Specifications

I.4 FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

(SEP 2010)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (

46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the

Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means—

(3) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(4) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit.