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Enter your prices on pages 2 through 4.

Quotes may be submitted via fax at: (541) 225-6220 or mailed to the address in Block 9 of the Standard Form 1449.

TELEPHONE: DUNS:

FAX: E-Mail Address:

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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SHEILA FINNEY

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ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.01 False Brome by acre 100 acre $ $

1.02 False Brome by site 10 site $ $

1.03 Japanese knotweed 40 acre $ $

1.04 Himalayan knotweed 2 acre $ $

1.05 Blackberry (Himalayan and Evergreen) by acre 50 acre $ $

1.06 Blackberry (Himalayan and Evergreen) by site 10 site $ $

1.07 Reed Canarygrass 20 acre $ $

1.08 Shinyleaf or Robert’s geranium 10 acre $ $

1.09 Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) 2 acre $ $

1.10 Gorse 70 acre $ $

1.11 European beachgrass 100 acre $ $

1.12 Scotch broom 20 acre $ $

1.13 Portuguese broom 50 acre $ $

1.14 Giant knotweed 30 acre $ $

1.15 Multiple Species 5 acre $ $

1.16 Walk-in per mile 2 miles $ $

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2.01 False Brome by acre 100 acre $ $

2.02 False Brome by site 10 site $ $

2.03 Japanese knotweed 40 acre $ $

2.04 Himalayan knotweed 2 acre $ $

2.05 Blackberry (Himalayan and Evergreen) by acre 50 acre $ $

2.06 Blackberry (Himalayan and Evergreen) by site 10 site $ $

2.07 Reed Canarygrass 20 acre $ $

2.08 Shinyleaf or Robert’s geranium 10 acre $ $

2.09 Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) 2 acre $ $

2.10 Gorse 70 acre $ $

2.11 European beachgrass 100 acre $ $

2.12 Scotch broom 20 acre $ $

2.13 Portuguese broom 50 acre $ $

2.14 Giant knotweed 30 acre $ $

2.15 Multiple Species 5 acre $ $

2.16 Walk-in per mile 2 miles $ $

SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST: HEBO RANGER DISTRICT

TOTAL BASE YEAR - ITEM 2 $

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SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

$ TOTAL BASE YEAR - ITEM 1

SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST: CENTRAL COAST RANGER DISTRICT

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ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3.01 False Brome by acre 50 acre $ $

3.02 False Brome by site 20 site $ $

3.03 Knapweed by acre 5 acre $ $

3.04 Knapweed by site 5 site $ $

3.05 Blackberry by site 5 site $ $

3.06 Reed Canarygrass by site 2 site $ $

3.07 Shinyleaf or Robert’s geranium 2 acre $ $

3.08 Sulfur cinquefoil 2 acre $ $

3.09 Canada thistle 5 acre $ $

3.10 Scotch broom 5 acre $ $

3.11 Multiple Species 5 acre $ $

3.12 Walk-in per mile 2 miles $ $

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4.01 False Brome by acre 50 acre $ $

4.02 False Brome by site 20 site $ $

4.03 Knapweed by acre 5 acre $ $

4.04 Knapweed by site 5 site $ $

4.05 Blackberry by site 5 site $ $

4.06 Reed Canarygrass by site 2 site $ $

4.07 Shinyleaf or Robert’s geranium 2 acre $ $

4.08 Sulfur cinquefoil 2 acre $ $

4.09 Canada thistle 5 acre $ $

4.10 Scotch broom 5 acre $ $

4.11 Multiple Species 5 acre $ $

4.12 Walk-in per mile 2 miles $ $

WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST: SWEET HOME RANGER DISTRICT

TOTAL BASE YEAR - ITEM 3 $

WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST: MCKENZIE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

TOTAL BASE YEAR - ITEM 4 $

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ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

5.01 False Brome by acre 50 acre $ $

5.02 False Brome by site 20 site $ $

5.03 Knapweed by acre 5 acre $ $

5.04 Knapweed by site 5 site $ $

5.05 Blackberry by site 5 site $ $

5.06 Reed Canarygrass by site 2 site $ $

5.07 Shinyleaf or Robert’s geranium 2 acre $ $

5.08 Sulfur cinquefoil 2 acre $ $

5.09 Canada thistle 5 acre $ $

5.10 Scotch broom 5 acre $ $

5.11 Multiple Species 5 acre $ $

5.12 Walk-in per mile 2 miles $ $

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

6.01 False Brome by acre acre $ $

6.02 False Brome by site site $ $

6.03 Multiple Species acre $ $

6.04 Walk-in per mile 2 miles $ $

NUMBER:

OREGON FARM FOREST LABOR LICENSE NUMBER:

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS PROTECTION ACT (MSPA) REGISTRATION

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST: COTTAGE GROVE RANGER DISTRICT

TOTAL BASE YEAR - ITEM 6 $

WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST: MIDDLE FORK RANGER DISTRICT

TOTAL BASE YEAR - ITEM 5 $

Quoters wishing to propose revised prices in successive years shall state in the spaces below the price adjustment percentages to be used by the Government to compute future year prices. For instance, a positive 3% price adjustment factor is shown as +3% (rather than 103% or 1.03). Note that the price adjustment percentage can be either negative or positive.

The factors stated will be compounded annually. If no percentage is entered, future year prices will be the same as base year prices. Quoter’s price adjustment percentages(s):

ANNUAL PRICE ADJUSTMENT

Effective February 1, 2014

Effective February 1, 2015

Effective February 1, 2016

OPTION YEAR 1:___________%

OPTION YEAR 2:___________%

OPTION YEAR 3:___________%

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CONTINUATION OF 1449

All questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sheila Finney, at sfinney@fs.fed.us, the Procurement Technician, Eric Oldenkamp, ejoldenkamp@fs.fed.us, by fax at 541-225- 6220 or by mail to the address in block 9. The last date to submit questions is May 28, 2013. The answers to the final questions will be posted to FBO for all contractors to view on or around May 31, 2013. No information concerning this solicitation s provided in response to telephone calls or email shall be considered binding. All official answers will be posted to FBO.

Quotations submitted are considered to be confidential. The name of the Contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an award is made.

Quotations shall be submitted for all items. Quotations for fewer than all items will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the responses to this Request for Quotations (RFQ) that represent the best value to the Government.

Quoters must respond to all items under the, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. Any incomplete responses to these two provisions may not be considered for award.

NOTE: Prospective awardees MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be awarded a Federal Government contract. If you are not registered, please register at the following site: https://www.sam.gov

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CONTRACT TYPE AND CONTRACT PERIOD

This is a Fixed Price Indefinite -Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which includes a base Period and two options to extend the term of the contract for two additional years for services specified (FAR Clause 52.217-9). The estimated quantities shown are for evaluation purposes only. Offerors shall enter a Firm Fixed Unit Price for each item and multiply the unit price by the estimated quantity to obtain the total amount. While the quantities are estimated, the Unit Price will become the fixed unit price for all future Task Orders issued against the IDIQ contract from:

BASE YEAR: Date of Award through January 31, 2014 OPTION YEAR 1: February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015 OPTION YEAR 2: February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016 OPTION YEAR 3: February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017

ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

All work will be ordered by Firm-Fixed Price Task Orders (TO) at the unit prices listed on the Schedule of Items through January 31(Base Period and each Option Year exercised). Concurrent Task Orders may be issued.

The following individuals may place Individual Project Task Orders against this contract: Any warranted Contracting Officer with proper delegated authority within Forest Service Region 6.

The minimum guarantee for each contract holder is $10,000.00. The Government may award up to two (2) contracts from this solicitation. Task Orders will be issued as work becomes available.

The estimated issue date of the first Task Order is July 2013. Estimated start work dates and performance times will be identified on each Task Order. Task Orders may be issued continuously with no time discounted for normal weather conditions or fire restrictions.

This IDIQ has an aggregate maximum of $350,000.00. When that maximum is reached, no further task orders will be issued.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2012)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g.,use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g.,52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— Central Contractor Registration, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by

EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall –

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the -

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidations errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in Section 611 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-563), which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-moth period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final Decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence of amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer with the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(iv) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on -

(A) The date of which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge mad under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance.

In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

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(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C.

1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C.

431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act;

41 U.S.C. 51-58, Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; Section 1553 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts paragraphs of this clause.

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

(1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(2)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in FAR Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4

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

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

http://farsite.hill.af.mil www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.211-18 Variation of Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997)

Alternate I (JUL 1995) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work Order (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

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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 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: the Headquarters of the Willamette National Forest, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, Springfield, or at a different location by mutual agreement.

(End of Clause)

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer designates the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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.

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FAR 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

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CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Government may, at its option, suspend work with full count of contract time continuing, if the Contractor fails to provide a Contractor's Representative (1) conversant in the English language and (2) able to read and understand the contract.

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NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACTING

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement.

The notification shall include as a minimum:

1. The name, address, telephone number and DUNS number of the subcontractor.

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

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

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INDIVIDUAL PROJECT TASK ORDER PERFORMANCE PERIOD REQUIREMENTS

The following clause, FAR 52.211-10, shall apply to each individual Task Order. An estimated start work date will be included within the Task Order. The specific days/dates included under a Task Order will vary considerably. The allowed performance completion period for individual projects will be dependent upon factors such as project size, complexity, available work periods limitations, and date of issuance.

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

* Times will be listed on each Task Order

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SCHEDULES FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS

The Contractor shall provide a proposed work schedule at the Task Order pre-work to insure completion of the work within the time set forth in the Task Order. If the Contractor's progress falls behind that scheduled, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve progress; in addition the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to submit a revised schedule and proposed plan of work to ensure completion of the work within the time(s) set forth in the contract.

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PROSECUTION OF WORK

(a) Work shall be scheduled to provide completion of segments on a daily basis unless otherwise herein provided. Refer to the Task Order for seasonal restrictions that will dictate the priority of units to be completed first.

(b) A Work Schedule shall be prepared by the Contractor based on priorities provided in the contract unless superseded by the Contracting Officer in advance of work.

(c) The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to finish the portion in progress before additional work is started on any additional portion.

(d) The Contractor shall use measures and precautions necessary to warn and protect the public and Government personnel and equipment during work at the project site. Such actions include, but are not limited to, furnishing and maintaining barricades and signs around the work site.

(e) The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee found to be working in an unsafe manner.

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) as part of this Technical Proposal. The Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. The QCP shall specify:

- How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.

- How the work will be supervised.

- How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance.

- Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

B. Contractor Quality Control Inspection

The Contractor shall assure themselves that performance meets contract specifications, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, paragraph (a), prior to requesting the Government to inspect for payment or acceptance. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer upon completion of a work area. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor’s inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

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GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the Contractor’s quality control program.

The Government may inspect each task as completed, increase the number of quality control inspections, or decrease the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate. Inspections will be composed of visits to the spray sites to determine if the sites have been sprayed. A minimum of 10 percent of the work areas will be inspected. Paperwork will have 100 percent visual inspection and will be based on adherence to contract technical specifications.

The following deficiencies will require rework:

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1. Site not sprayed.

2. Site sprayed outside of weather requirements.

3. Incomplete or illegible final report and vegetation forms.

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UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE

Nonconformance with any of the specifications will require rework at the Contractor’s expense, to bring the work up to specification standards. When inspection results are unsatisfactory and the deficiency is correctable, payment will not be made until the deficiency has been corrected.

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REWORK AND REINSPECTION AFTER REWORK

When inspection results are unsatisfactory and the deficiency is correctable, payment will not be made until the deficiency has been corrected. Re-inspection after rework will be made in the same manner as the first inspection but may be at different locations. The Contractor shall pay for inspections necessitated by the rework.

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SUSPENSIONS OF WORK FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT'S CONVENIENCE

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to be muddy or unsuitable; or (2) failure of the Contractor to comply with specifications such as but not limited to placement of chemical sprays in areas other than those specified, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements, or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by its operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, and shall not qualify for an equitable adjustment.

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USE OF PREMISES

a. The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises that are occupied and shall perform its contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

b. Before any camp is opened or operated on National Forest land or lands administered by the Forest Service, the Contractor shall request permission (in writing) from the COR. A camp is interpreted to include the campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor. If permission is granted, a camping permit will be issued.

c. It is further stipulated that in addition to clean up of any campsites, the Contractor shall remove its equipment from National Forest land before final acceptance and payment of the project.

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AGAR 452.236-73 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (FEB 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

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LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements:

a. Prevention of the Landscape Defacement. The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or natural features unless specifically authorized by the Government. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall confine contract operations to within the areas designated in contract documents.

Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor shall gather rock, which falls outside the roadway due to contract operations and dispose of it as directed, by the Government.

b. Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes, small ponds, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen, dust palliatives, silt, or other harmful materials. Mechanical equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval of the Government. If a petroleum spill should take place in the water, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and the Oregon Emergency Response System (OERS), telephone 1-800-452-0311 or 1-503-378-4124.

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THREATENED, ENDANGERED, AND SENSITIVE SPECIES

Endangered Species - The Government may direct the Contractor to discontinue all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or state listed species, are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to the Suspension of Work clause, FAR 52.242-14.

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PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

a. The Contractor shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to public and private property. Land monuments and property markers shall not be disturbed until the Contracting Officer, or his/her representative, has witnessed or otherwise referenced their location and directed their removal.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties, that occur as a result of his/her agent's or employee's fault or negligence. The term "third parties" is construed to include employees of the government.

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PUBLIC OFFICIALS NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE

There shall be no personal liability upon the Contracting Officer or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them, by, or with the scope of the contract, it being understood that in all such matters they act solely as agents and representatives of the Government.

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TRASH AND REFUSE MATERIAL

Contractor shall remove all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to: chemical containers, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, camp refuse such as tin cans, paper garbage, etc. All placement of sanitary facilities will require prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

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STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for work. Approved portions of the right-of-way or other areas on Government land may be used for storage purposes. All storage sites approved by the Government shall be restored to a satisfactory condition at the Contractor's expense.

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POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

(a) 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. This list shall not be deemed to be all inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

(b) The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

[ ] Confined space entry.

[ ] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[ ] Tree falling.

[ ] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[ ] Blasting.

[X] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[ ] Heavy equipment operation.

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[ ] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[ ] Fire hazards.

[X] Hazardous materials handling.

[ ] Electrical hazard.

[ ] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards.

[ ] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[X] Other: Uneven ground conditions.

AGAR 452.236-77 EMERGENCY RESPONSE (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Fire Fighting. (1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work. (2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor's Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under FAR clause 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (c) Changes.

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FSAR 4G52.222-701 EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS (DEC 1999)

Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1324a) makes it unlawful for an employer to hire unauthorized aliens. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has established the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, as the document to be used for employment eligibility verification (see 8 CFR 274a).

The contractor is required to (1) have all employees complete and sign the I-9 Form to certify that they are eligible for employment; (2) examine documents presented by the employee and ensure the documents appear to be genuine and related to the individual; (3) record information about the documents on the form, and complete the certification portion of the form; (4) retain the form for three years, or one year past the end of employment of the individual, whichever is longer.

It is illegal to discriminate against any individual (other than a citizen of another country who is not authorized to work in the United States) in hiring, discharging, or recruiting because of that individual's national origin or citizenship status.

Compliance with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor employs unauthorized workers during contract performance in violation of

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For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact the Employer and Labor Relations Officer of their local INS office.

FSAR 4G52.222-702 LABOR STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING MIGRANT AND

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS (DEC 1999)

(a) General. This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA) (29 U.S.C 1801-1872) and to Department of Labor regulations implementing MSPA (see 29 CFR 500). The purpose of MSPA is to eliminate activities that are detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, to require registration of farm labor contractors, and to assure necessary protections for the workers.

In addition to traditional farm labor activities, the Act applies to predominately manual forestry work including, but not limited to, tree planting, release, precommercial thinning, and site preparation and wildland fire fighting.

(b) Definitions.

"Migrant Agricultural Worker" and "Seasonal Agricultural Worker", as used in this clause, mean individuals employed in agricultural (including forestry) work on a seasonal or temporary basis. A worker who moves from one seasonal activity to another is employed on a seasonal basis even though the worker may continue to be employed during a major portion of the year. Migrant workers are required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Seasonal workers are not required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Members of the contractor's immediate family are not considered to be either migrant or seasonal workers. "Immediate family" includes only (1) spouse; (2) children, stepchildren, or foster children;

(3) parents, stepparents, or foster parents; and (4) brothers and sisters.

"Farm Labor Contractor", as used in this clause, means an individual who, for any money or other valuable consideration, paid or promised to be paid, performs any recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting of any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker.

(c) Registration Requirement. Any contractor who provides or hires migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Certificate of Registration from the Department of Labor or an authorized State agency.