Solicitation_Constructon_RFP-Coal_Creek_Bridge.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-04N7-S-16-0019

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

5/3/2016

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

793738

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Service 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504

Same as block 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Linda C. Harmon Technical: Eric Grim

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 541-618-2021 541-618-2065

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

RFP AG-04N7-S-16-0019

COAL CREEK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

POWERS RANGER DISTRICT

COOS COUNTY, OREGON

Price Range: The Government's estimate is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. OFFERS RECEIVED FROM OTHER THAN SMALL

BUSINESSES WILL BE REJECTED.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it by November 15, 2017.

This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F-1.)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 4:30 PM (hour) local time June 6, 2016 . If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e) OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

DUNS:_____________ 16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract.

The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

AG-04N7-S-16-0019

Coal Creek Bridge Construction

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Coal Creek Bridge Powers Ranger District

Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest Coos County, Oregon

Pay Item

Item Description Quantity Pay

Unit

Unit Price

Amount

15101 Mobilization All Lump Sum $ $

15254 Construction survey and staking, method 1, tolerance A All Lump

Sum $ $

15713 Soil erosion and pollution control All Lump Sum $ $

20102 Clearing and grubbing, disposal of tops and limbs (L), logs (I), stumps (F) All Lump

Sum $ $

20411 Select Borrow, compaction method A 4300* Cubic Yard $ $

20490 Channel excavation All Lump Sum $ $

20801 Structure excavation 50* Cubic Yard $ $

20810 Structural backfill for walls 50* Cubic Yard $ $

21101 Road obliteration, Method 1 1600* Square Yard $ $

25101 Placed riprap, class 8 1500* Cubic Yard $ $

25116 Geotextile, Type IV-B 2400* Square Yard $ $

25152 Boulders for in-stream structures 100 Each $ $

32203 Aggregate base, grading D, compaction method D (commercial source) 420* Cubic

Yard $ $

55109 10-inch diameter drilled steel pile shells, in-place 385 Linear

Foot $ $

55201 Structural concrete class A(AE) 75* Cubic Yard $ $

55204 Structural concrete class A for piles 8 Cubic Yard $ $

55301 Precast, prestressed concrete structural members, 60-inch deck bulb-T x 123’-3” 5 Each $ $

55401 Reinforcing steel 12500* Pound $ $

55601 Two-tube curb mounted steel bridge railing 239* Linear

Foot $ $

61702 Terminal section, type flared, TL-2 4 Each $ $

61707 Structure transition railing, thrie beam railing 84* Linear

Foot $ $

62251 Rental equipment to install in-stream structures 40 Hour $ $

62530 Seeding and mulching, dry method (government furnished seed) 1500 Square

Yard $ $

63501 Temporary Traffic Control All Lump Sum $ $

64804 Placed streambed simulation rock, bed class 20, method A 200 Cubic

Yard $ $

Base Bid: $____________________

OPTION ITEM 1

40401 Minor hot asphalt concrete 365* Ton $ $

OPTION ITEMS 2

63401A Pavement markings, type B, narrow double yellow centerline 627 Linear

Foot $ $

63401B Pavement Marking, type B, solid, white 4-inch line 1254 Linear

Foot $ $

Total Amount including

Option Items: $_______________

* Denotes Contract Quantities for measurements.

B-2 Note:

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. Include bond payments under 15101 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01. All units are measured as Actual Quantity unless denoted by an asterisk (*). If denoted by an asterisk, the quantity is measured as a Contract Quantity and payment will be made for the quantity shown in the schedule of items in accordance with FP-03 section 109.02.

Exercise of Option Items may be made by the Government within 60 days of contract completion. See section I, 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line item and Section M, 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.

DUNS Number________________________

EMAIL ______________________________

The estimated start work date is July 1, 2016. All work shall be completed by November 15, 2017.

For additional information, please contact Eric Grim at 541-618-2065.

Offers shall be submitted for the total item. Offers for less than the total item will not be considered.

If Offeror does not intend to charge for an item, a price of "0" or "NO COST" should be shown.

NOTES:

1) Offerors are urged to inspect work site before submitting quote. See Section L for organized site visit information.

2)

3) A bid bond of 20 percent is required. A payment bond (100 percent) and a performance bond

(100 percent) will be required after award.

4) Offerors MUST register in the SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) data base – See FAR 52.204-7 and Annual Representations and Certifications Applications – See FAR clause 52.204-8. These are now consolidated at the following site:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

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

6) Facsimile quotes will be NOT be accepted.

7) 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.

8) RETURN PACKAGE: To be considered for award the offeror must follow the direction in

Section L.

9) RETURN DOCUMENTS TO: Rogue River-Siskiyou NF Attn: Contracting 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504

Please include the Solicitation Number AG-04N7-S-16-0019 and Project Title on outside of envelope.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project is for the removal of the existing corrugated metal culvert pipes at milepost 58.28 of Forest Service Road 3300 (Agness Road), as it crosses Coal Creek, and replacement with a new prestressed concrete bridge. The superstructure for the new bridge is to be precast, prestressed, concrete deck bulb-T beams supported by cast-in-place concrete pile caps on drilled piles. The project includes all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision and incidentals necessary for the construction of the Coal Creek Bridge. Work includes but is not limited to the following:

• Removal and disposal of two existing 10-foot diameter corrugated metal culvert pipes, structural and channel excavation, including channel realignment with in-stream structures, riprap, constructing approach roadway embankments, foundations, bridge superstructure, erosion control measures, clearing and grubbing, crushed aggregate, asphalt pavement, traffic control, and all other items necessary to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located approximately 6 miles south of Powers in Section 5, T32S, R11W, Coos County, Oregon. This project is located on the Powers Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

C.3 PRICE RANGE

The Government's estimate is: between $1,000,000 – $5,000,000

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 REFERENCE STANDARDS

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ANSI American National Standard Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWG American Wire Gauge

AWS American Welding Society

BAA Buy American Act

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CS Commercial Standard

DEPA Department of Environmental Protection Agency DEQ Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

DOE Washington State Department of Ecology

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FDA Federal Drug Administration

NESHAPS National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

NPT National Pipe Thread

OAR Oregon Administrative Rules

OR-OSHA Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ORS Oregon Revised Statutes

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHD Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Highway Division

PAT (NIOSH) Proficiency Analytical Testing

PCA Portland Cement Association

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

USFS United States Forest Service

WAC Washington State Administrative Code

C.7 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

[X] FHWA Standard Specification For Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03), U.S. Customary Units.

The attached “Supplemental Specifications” apply.

C.8 BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for minor construction for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Graffiti and grease removers Insulation foam

Concrete and asphalt release fluids Fluid-filled transformers Wood and concrete sealers Composite panels Adhesive and mastic removers Carpets Roof coating Hydraulic fluid Diesel fuel additives Greases

Dust suppressant 2-cycle engine oil Absorbents

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The awarded Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

C.9 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include the following unless otherwise required in the specification:

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

3. Names of Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer.

4. Specifications section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

7. Contractor's stamp, initial or signature, certifying the review of submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with contract documents. Provide all submittals within 14 calendar days of contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

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

NONE

E.2 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.

(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.

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

(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 reinspection 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 AGAR 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (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 INSPECTION AND TESTING PERFORMED BY GOVERNMENT

The Government will perform sampling, testing and inspection of work in progress where these responsibilities are not expressly assigned to the Contractor by the Forest Service specifications or by the Special Project Specifications.

E.5 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the Drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than November 15, 2017. The Contractor will note that work at this site that produces loud noises above ambient levels will not be allowed during the time period between March 1st and July 1st of any year.

Work adjacent to or within the stream channel must be completed between July 1st and September 15th unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (C.O.). Also work activities during the time period between July 1st and September 15th will be confined to between 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.3 PROJECT COORDINATION/OTHER WORK IN THE AREA

The project site will need to remain open during the duration of the work, contractor will be expected to coordinate with District staff to a reasonable extent, see Drawings and Specifications for further information.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 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.

Property to be Furnished Delivery Point Time of Delivery

On site material per Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, Section 105.

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 after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at the following location:

Mutually agreed upon location

G.3 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.4 CONTRACT RELEASE

When submitting final payment, Contractor shall provide a signed and dated contract release that includes the following information: "In consideration of receipt of final payment in the amount of $__________ Contractor hereby releases the United States of America from any and all obligations arising under this contract and any modifications thereof except as reserved herein.

Reservations:______________"

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information.

The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by U.S. Forest Service.

(b) Weather conditions suitable for performance of work are normally expected from May 1 through November 15, except for fire closures as provided for in Section J.

(c) Wildlife restrictions – Special restrictions are applicable. Refer to Section F-2.

H.2 USE OF PREMISES

(a) The project site is accessed by Forest Roads that are to remain open for public use during performance of work under this contract except as identified in Foreset Service Supplemental Specifications, Section 156. Contractor shall conduct work in such a manner as to protect the public.

(b) Unless provided otherwise, the Contractor shall dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Use of Forest Service waste disposal facilities is not allowed.

(c) Restroom facilities: Not available.

(d) Camping: At the discretion of the District Ranger, camping may be allowed at the construction site or other industrial camp site. No service or fuel type vehicles are to be parked in the adjacent campgrounds. The Government reserves the right to discontinue this privelege at its discretion if the Contractor or employees leave the campsite in an untidy condition. Camping is by permit only and may require a fee paid to the Concessionaire if in any of the adjacent campgrounds. Permits are to be arranged by the Contractor through the Powers Ranger Station.

(e) Fuel storage is not allowed within the project site unless noted elsewhere.

H.3 UTILITIES

(a) Sewer: Not available

(b) Water: Water for construction shall be from a commercial potable water source or as follows: The contractor may pursue a Limited Water Use License through the Sate Water Resources Department. Water sources on the Forest shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to use. Water source sites on the Forest are not guaranteed in low water years or seasons. Approval for water withdrawal permits is a the discretion of the Watermaster. Water from non-commercial, non-potable sources must be treated, see “Cleaning of Equipment”, Section H for treatment of water. If obtained, the contractor shall submitt a copy of the license prior to use of source.

(c) Electrical: Not available

H.4 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SAFETY PLAN CERTIFICATION

The following conditions have been identified as inherently hazardous to a degree that failure to take the proper precautions could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This listing shall not be construed as all inclusive. The Contractor shall certify that his/her Safety Plan conforms to the requirements of OSHA. The Safety Plan certification shall be submitted prior to commencing work on the project. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazard.

Confined space entry x Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability x Tree felling x Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet x Blasting x Traffic control on limited visibility roads x Heavy equipment operation x Suspended loads Tree climbing and/or tower climbing x Fire hazards Hazardous materials handling Electrical hazard x Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or high pressure hazards x Steep slopes and/or downed logs x Insects

H.5 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION, SHOP DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL CERTIFICATION

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

(b) Shop Drawings and Submittals. The following submittals shall be submitted for approval within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed as required by the clause or specification unless noted elsewhere:

Number Government Reference of Copies Approval for

Brief Title Section To Submit Submittal

Material Data and Certifications 105.02 2 14 days (multiple sections)

Quality Control Plan FSS 153.02 2 14 days

Sampling & Testing Results 154.01 1 N/A

Traffic Control Plan FSS 156.03 2 14 days

Site Closure Schedule FSS 156.05 2 14 days

Soil Erosion & Pollution FSS 157.03 2 14 days Control Plan

Minor Aggregate Courses FSS 322.03 2 14 days

Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete FSS 404.02 2 14 days

Drilled In Piles FSS 551.03 2 7 days

Concrete Mix Design FSS 552.09 2 14 days

Prestressed Girders FSS 553.03 2 14 days

Certified Payroll Record FAR 52.222-8 1 N/A WH-347 (submit weekly)

Construction Schedule FAR 52.236-15 1 N/A

Safety Plan Certification H-4 Hazardous Conditions 1 N/A

SPCC Plan (> 1320 Gal.) H-7 Landscape Preservation 1 N/A

Fire Plan Section J Fire Protection 1 N/A and Suppression

FSS – Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

H.6 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor shall be responsible to purchase or obtain permits / licenses for the following as needed:

Limited Water Use License: Refer to Section H.3.

Other permits (unless noted elsewhere) are not required to be obtained by the Contractor due to project’s Federal status. Contractor is responsible, as noted above, to comply with all codes, laws and regulations applicable to this work.

H.7 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.

(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) Protection of Botanical Resources - Previously unknown or unlisted populations of Protected, Endangered, Threatened, or Sensitive (PETS) plant species, or potential habitat for PETS species, may be located within the contract project boundaries. Deletion of part of some contract areas may be required to protect these botanical resources. The addition or substitution of other areas may be considered in these cases to maintain contract quantities. The modification of the contract may be required to protect or enhance previously unknown PETS plant populations.

(e) Erosion Prevention and Control - See section 157 for required Erosion and Pollution Control Plan. Contractor’s operations shall be conducted reasonably to minimize soil erosion.

See section 157 for required Erosion and Pollution Control Plan. 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.

(f) Aggregate, soil, and other materials incorporated into the work shall not contain noxious weeds or seeds.

(g) Cleaning of Equipment - The Contractor shall clean all vehicles and equipment prior to entering the National Forest. This cleaning shall remove all soil, plant parts, seeds, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Only vehicles inspected before entering National Forest land will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area shall be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in.

Unless otherwise agreed, Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours written notice when equipment is ready for inspection. Notification will include an agreed upon location and time where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Contracting Officer.

Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

H.8 FISH PROTECTION

(a) Draft hoses being used to withdraw water from any stream or pond located on the Forest shall utilize one of the following methods:

1. Perforated Plate: screen openings shall not exceed 3/32 or 0.0938 inches.

2. Profile Bar Screen: screen openings shall not exceed 0.0689 inches in the narrowest dimension.

3. Woven Wire Screen: screen openings shall not exceed 3/32 or 0.0938 inches.

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper |

(MAY 2011)

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

(OCT 2015)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JULY 2013) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014)

52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(JAN 2014)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(JULY 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010)

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(OCT 2014)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2015) (Applicable if > $1.5 Million)

Alternate II (OCT 2001) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.219-16 Liquidated Damages --Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (Applicable if > $1.5 Million) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JULY 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation

(MAY 2014)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JULY 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JULY 2014)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) 52.222-40 Notification of Employees Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (MAY 2008) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Test Messaging While Driving

(AUG 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (JUN 1997)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(JULY 2013)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUNE 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 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)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (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) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUNE 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (FEB 2016)

52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2015) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012)--

Alternate I (SEP 1996) 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)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 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 52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2014)

(a) Definition.

“First-tier subcontract” means a subcontract awarded directly by the Contractor for the purpose of acquiring supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract. It does not include the Contractor’s supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a Contractor’s general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.

(b) The Contractor shall report, in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause, annually by October 31, for services performed under this contract during the preceding Government fiscal year (October 1-September 30).

(c) The Contractor shall report the following information:

(1) Contract number and, as applicable, order number.

(2) The total dollar amount invoiced for services performed during the previous Government fiscal year under the contract.

(3) The number of Contractor direct labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year.

(4) Data reported by subcontractors under paragraph (f) of this clause.

(d) The information required in paragraph (c) of this clause shall be submitted via the internet at www.sam.gov. (See SAM User Guide). If the Contractor fails to submit the report in a timely manner, the contracting officer will exercise appropriate contractual remedies. In addition, the Contracting Officer will make the Contractor’s failure to comply with the reporting requirements a part of the Contractor’s performance information under FAR subpart 42.15.

(e) Agencies will review Contractor reported information for reasonableness and consistency with available contract information. In the event the agency believes that revisions to the Contractor reported information are warranted, the agency will notify the Contractor no later than November 15. By November 30, the Contractor shall revise the report or document its rationale for the agency.

(f)

(1) The Contractor shall require each first-tier subcontractor providing services under this contract, with subcontract(s) each valued at or above the thresholds set forth in 4.1703(a)(2), to provide the following detailed information to the Contractor in sufficient time to submit the report:

http://www.sam.gov/

(i) Subcontract number (including subcontractor name and DUNS number); and

(ii) The number of first-tier subcontractor direct-labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year.

(2) The Contractor shall advise the subcontractor that the information will be made available to the public as required by section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010.

(End of clause)

I.3 52.204-19 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

I.4 52.209-9 – UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) (Applies if offeror checks “has in paragraph

(b) of 209-7)

(a) The Contractor shall update the information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) on a semi-annual basis, throughout the life of the contract, by posting the required information in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov.

(b) As required by section 3010 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-212), all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available. FAPIIS consist of two segments—

(1) The non-public segment, into which Government officials and the Contractor post information, which can only be viewed by—

(i) Government personnel and authorized users performing business on behalf of the Government; or

(ii) The Contractor, when viewing data on itself; and

(2) The publicly-available segment, to which all data in the non-public segment of FAPIIS is automatically transferred after a waiting period of 14 calendar days, except for--

(i) Past performance reviews required by subpart 42.15;

(ii) Information that was entered prior to April 15, 2011; or

(iii) Information that is withdrawn during the 14-calendar-day waiting period by the Government official who posted it in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(c) The Contractor will receive notification when the Government posts new information to the Contractor’s record.

(1) If the Contractor asserts in writing within 7 calendar days, to the Government official who posted the information, that some of the information posted to the non-public segment of FAPIIS is covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act, the Government official who posted the information must within 7 calendar days remove the posting from FAPIIS and resolve the issue in accordance with agency Freedom of Information procedures, prior to reposting the releasable information. The contractor must cite 52.209-9 and request removal within 7 calendar days of the posting to FAPIIS.

(2) The Contractor will also have an opportunity to post comments regarding information that has been posted by the Government. The comments will be retained as long as the associated information is retained, i.e., for a total period of 6 years. Contractor comments will remain a part of the record unless the Contractor revises them.

(3) As required by section 3010 of Pub. L. 111-212, all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available.

(d) Public requests for system information posted prior to April 15, 2011, will be handled under Freedom of Information Act procedures, including,…