S-15-0046_Kettle_Crest_Trail.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (4/98) THIS RFQ X IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) * 1

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE

ISSUED

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

RFQ

AG-05G1-S-15-0046

July 31, 2015

757574

UNDER BDSA REG. 2 ---->

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

USDA, Forest Service Reference Specifications

Colville National Forest Contract Time: See Section F

765 South Main Estimated start date: Sept 1.2015

Colville, Washington 99114 5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER FOB DESTINATION X OTHER

(See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER

Cathy E. Van Alyne, Contracting Officer

509 684.7114 9. DESTINATION

Colville National Forest

Gen Info: Lucy Reeves 509 684-7244 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Republic Ranger District

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS 650 East Delaware Ave.

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

Republic

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

Washington 99166

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE

August 14, 2015 3:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This Request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes) Kettle Crest North Trail Bridge, Republic Ranger District, Colville National Forest

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

Insert your prices on page 2.

BASIS OF AWARD: One or more contracts will be awarded, by item, to the Offeror(s) providing the best over-all value to the Government. Past performance, experience, capacity and technical ability to meet the requirements, price and other factors will be considered in evaluation for award.

Return the pages 1 through 2 and 38 through 48 when submitting your quotes. Return to the address shown in block 5a. On your enclosed sealed envelope, please write RFQ AG-05G1-S-15-0046 due August 14, 2015.

Faxes will be accepted (with hard copy to follow) until close of business on the due date of this solicitation. Fax number is 509.684.7280. It is the quoters responsibility to verify fax has been received.

DUNS Number ________________________________________[See Representation, Certifications and Provisions (FAR 52.204-6)

Procurement will be accomplished under Simplified Procurement procedures. All responsible and qualified sources may submit a quotation. Quotations submitted are considered to be confidential. The name of the Contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an order has been issued.

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

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

XXXXXXXXX

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations X are are not attached.

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

a. NAME SIGN OFFER OFFER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY ( )

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95)

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Kettle Crest North Trail Bridge

Republic Ranger District Colville National Forest

Ferry County, Washington

The quoter must quote on all items. Award will be on an all or none basis to quoter whose quote represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered (reference Section M). If quoter does not intend to charge for an item, an “O” or “No Cost” should be shown.

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF

ISSUE

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

Contractor to provide all labor, tools, and materials necessary to replace existing trail bridge with new glued – laminated longitudinal slab trail bridge

Lump Sum

All

**Designated Method of Measurement:

LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities. These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

See FP-03 109.02 and FSSS 109 for Measurement Terms and Definition.

Price Range

The Government’s estimate is less than $25,000

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury. You may find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted. The Contractor must also attach a detailed invoice in IPP.

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm

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System of Award Management Requirement

No award will be made to a Contractor not registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, the Contractor’s Representations and Certification must be listed in the SAM database. Reference https://www.acquisition.gov or https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Note: There is no fee to register and use this site.

During the contract, the Contractor must always have an active status in SAM during the life of this contract.

Invoices will be paid using the financial information provided in the Contractor’s SAM profile. Failure to keep an active status may result in payment delays and other administration delays.

Incorporation of Technical Proposal

The Contractor’s technical proposal, including revisions and amendments made prior to contract award, will be incorporated into this contract upon award.

The Contractor’s personnel shall meet or exceed the qualification standards, experience levels and trade background as set forth in the technical proposal and contract.

https://www.acquisition.gov/

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Work or Scope of Contract

This project consists of removing and replacing a wood trail bridge at the crossing of Long Alec Creek and FS Kettle Crest Trail #13N. The Contractor shall mobilize all necessary contractor equipment and materials to the project site to replace the trail bridge on the Kettle Crest Trail #13N. Work includes removing an existing trail bridge and replacing with new glued-laminated longitudinal slab trail bridge. The improvements consist of but are not limited to demolishing and scattering disassembled trail bridge materials on site, installation of sills, glued-laminated longitudinal slabs, and curbs.

Work in and around Long Alec Creek shall meet the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Forest Service and the WA State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife included in the contract.

The Contractor shall furnish all management, labor equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and incidentals necessary to perform the work in accordance with the drawing and specifications of the contract.

Project Location

Project is located on the Republic Ranger District. See attached maps for exact location.

AGAR 452.236-78 Forest Service Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges (NOV 1996)

The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, 2003, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The internet site is:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

Applicable Specifications

Standard and Supplemental Specifications for FP-03 shown in the specification listing contained in the attachments are applicable to this contract. All specifications not included in the specification listing but referenced by listed specification, are applicable. The Supplemental Specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached and located in Section J.

Project Drawings

The attached listed drawings (5 pages) are part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

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Sheet Description 1 Title, Drawings Index and Vicinity Map 2 Bridge General 3 Bridge Plan, Elevation and Section

4. Curb Details

5. Abutment Details

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.

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 Insulating foam Concrete and asphalt release fluids Fluid-filled transformers Wood and concrete sealers Composite panels Adhesive and mastic removers Carpets Roof coatings Hydraulic fluid Water tank coatings

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 (i.e. particular carpet).

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 Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and the 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.

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

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment; and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract.

The data will be submitted to the Contracting Officer quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

Therefore we will look for a Contractor who will 1) demonstrate products, and 2) when selected, offer any necessary training to all of the construction staff and 3) be available with technical assistance to trouble shoot problems.

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.

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.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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)

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

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 1, 2015. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Suspension for Other than Government Convenience

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to become muddy or unsuitable; or (2) Failure of the Contractor to comply with specifications such as but not limited to placement of frozen material in fills, placing of asphalts at temperatures lower 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 his/her operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall no 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.

Notice to Proceed

A Notice to Proceed will be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). No work shall begin until receipt of this notice. Contract time shall commence on the day indicated on the Notice to Proceed.

Required Submittals

The following is a general summary of the required submittals. Other submittals may be required as specified elsewhere in this contract.

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Submittal Title Referenced By Specification No.

Submittal Date

Schedule of Work Section H & I With Quote and then Updated when Necessary

Job Specific Safety Plan Section H Prior to Work Starting Copy of Required Insurance Coverage Section H Prior to Work Starting Notification of Subcontracting Section G Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work Fire Plan Section I Prior to Work Starting Camping Permit Section H Prior to Work Starting Biobased or BioPreferred Products Section C & I With quote and then in accordance with

FAR 52.223-2

Release of Claims Form Section I Prior to Final Payment Submittals Section J As required in Specifications Mobilization Plan Section J With quote Geocell Product Literature Spec. 272.06 7 days prior to installation

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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 Colville National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Colville, Washington.

Note: Post Award Conference

The Contractor shall meet with the Government to discuss contract terms and work performance requirements, Work Progress Schedule, and Fire Prevention and Suppression Plans.

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

If the Contractor’s designated representative or foreman does not attend the scheduled post award conference, the Government will reschedule the meeting and will not issue the Notice to Proceed until the foreman is present at the meeting. The meeting must be rescheduled within 3 days. If the Contractor is unable to meet the reschedule date, the contract may be terminated for cause.

Supplemental Definitions

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

A. Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

B. Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

C. Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

D. Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

E. Contracting Officer (CO) - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

F. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer.

The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

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G. Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

H. Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

I. Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

J. Inspector - The person(s) appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer to conduct and document inspections according to contract specifications and provisions. The inspector’s authorities are strictly limited, not to exceed the authority to issue to the Contractor a Notice of Noncompliance. Inspector may also be called COR for Quality Assurance.

K. Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

L. Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

M. Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

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

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

P. Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Q. Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

R. Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

S. Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

T. Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

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U. Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

Contracting Officer’s Authority

In no event shall any understanding or agreement between the Contractor and any Government employee other than the Contracting Officer on any contract, modification, change order, letter or verbal direction to the Contractor be effective or binding upon the Government. All such actions must be formalized by a proper contractual document executed by an appointed Contracting Officer. The Contractor is hereby put on notice that in the event a Government employee other than the Contracting Officer directs a change in the work to be performed, it is the Contractor’ responsibility to make inquiry of the Contracting Officer before making the deviation. Payments will not be made without being authorized by the appointed Contracting Officer with the legal authority to bind the contract.

Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

A. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative (or representatives), hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government.

The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designations will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the post award conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation(s) because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term “Contracting Officer” as used through the Specifications, shall be interpreted in include the Contracting Officer’s designated representative (s) acting within the limits of their delegations of authority.

B. The COR does not have authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery or other terms and conditions of the contract nor in any way direct the contractor or its subcontractors to operate in conflict with the contract terms and conditions. The COR cannot redelegate their authority to another person.

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 a proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

C. 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 assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

D. 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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Notification of Subcontracting

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

The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work. The written notification shall include as a minimum:

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

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

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

D. Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

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

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 within 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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SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FAR 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 observations and measurements.

B. Weather conditions: Typical of NE Washington mountainous terrain

C. Transportation facilities: The Contractor may access the project site by way of highway vehicles on FS closed road #6100455. From that point, the Contractor may use approved motorized vehicles to mobilized tools and materials. The Contractor may NOT use motorized vehicles as a means to get to and from the project site on a daily basis.

D. Elevation: 5,000 ft.

Warning Signs and Restrictions

Contractor shall be totally responsible for safety signing, barricades and other signing to maintain a safe site to the public and Government employees.

Job Specific Safety Plan

Prior to allowing any work to commence on the project, the Contractor shall provide a written job specific safety plan that recognizes the inherently hazardous conditions that will exist on this contract. Some of these hazardous conditions are, but not limited to: blasting, heavy equipment operation, traffic control on haul routes, loading an unloading of materials, site security, noises and dust contract and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the work area. The plan shall be in accordance with OSHA Regulations. The plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work.

Safety Items

(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 work site.

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

[] Confined Entry Space.

[] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

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[] Tree Felling.

[] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[] Blasting.

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

[X] Heavy equipment operation.

[] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[] Fire hazards.

[] Hazard materials handling.

[] Electrical hazard.

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

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

[X] Power tool operation including eye protection.

[X] Overhead hazards.

FSAR 4G52.222-704 Personal Protective Equipment (FEB 2007)

1. The Contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

2. Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

3. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

4. The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, to each employee who operates a chain saw, chain saw chaps and assure the chaps are worn during saw operations. These chaps must be approved by Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg.

5. The Contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

6. The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling objects or flying objects wears a hard hat that meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

7. The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1- 2003.

8. The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise e.g., chain saw operation.

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Use of Premises

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

B. Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on Forest Service land or lands administered by the Forest Service, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the appropriate Ranger District. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor. If permission is granted, a work order will specify all conditions and requirements. Sanitation facilities shall be provided for all employees of the Contractor and members of the campsite.

C. It is further stipulated that in addition to clean-up of any campsites, the Contractor shall remove his equipment from National Forest Service land before final acceptance and payment of the contract.

D. The Contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities. There shall be a minimum of one toilet for each ten employees. Solid waste shall be dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Prosecution of Work

A. The following special controls will affect the Contractor’s prosecution of work:

Fire IFPL Levels:

Level I: Closed Fire Season – fire equipment and firewatch service is required.

Level II: Partial Hootowl – limits certain activities to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Level III: Partial Shutdown – prohibits some activities altogether and limits other activities between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Level IV: General Shutdown – All operations prohibited.

IFPL Map available at http://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx

B. The Contractor may encounter other contractors performing work on projects in the area.

Hazardous Materials

Contractor shall notify the Government of any hazardous materials and or waste (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200) to be used on the job and will have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for those materials available on the job. All such materials shall be labeled in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

If Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products in the contract area, Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any releases of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters, or ground of the United States, or any of the individual States and shall conform to Federal, State, and Local regulations.

http://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx

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If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons, or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, Contractor shall prepare and implement 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.

Contractor shall immediately take action to notify appropriate agencies including Contracting Officer, or designated representative, contain, and cleanup without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120) releases on/or in the vicinity of the project of construction operations. Contractor shall be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and cleanup of petroleum products releases caused by Contractor’s employees or resulting from construction operations.

All petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall not be released on or into land or into rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by Contracting Officer or designated representative. Contractor shall properly dispose of vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), oily rags, and waste oil in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations off of Government property and shall transport such material in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Disposal of Material

Designated disposal sites for this project are as follows:

A. Debris encountered in the construction (metals, etc.) and other waste materials generated in the construction (cartons, scrap, etc.) shall be removed and disposed of in a State or County approved site off of National Forest Service Land, unless other disposal means are authorized in the plans or specifications.

B. Disassembled trail bridge materials are to be scattered in the area out of visual site from the trail.

Contractor’s Use of Existing Roads

The Contractor is authorized to use roads in the immediate construction project area for performance of work under this contract. The authorization is limited to roads necessary for direct access between the construction area and storage sites, disposal areas, and other work areas designated in the contract.

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

(1) State laws governing traffic rules and equipment requirements on State and County Highways.

(2) Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12. These regulations prohibit use in excess of State Codes for weight and size, damaging a road while using it, and blocking a road open to use by others.

The Contractor shall be responsible for and perform road maintenance commensurate with his use of Forest Service roads in the construction area.

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Additional Requirements or Restrictions

A. The Contractor shall sign all trailheads accessing the project site that a construction crew will be working in the trail with the location, the type of work to be completed, the timeline, and the type of impacts to expect.

B. The Contractor shall make their best efforts to utilize support motorcycles that have 4-stroke engines to reduce noise and exhaust odor.

C. The Contractor shall “erase” tracks from support motorcycles or other motorized equipment within site distance of trailheads and connector trails where illegal motorized use may be a concern.

D. The Contractor shall refuel machinery 50 ft from any streams or wetlands, and absorbent booms and pads shall be employed to capture any leaks or spills. Fuel containers shall be stored 50 ft from any stream or wetland as well.

E. If stock animals are utilized, concentrations of manure will be dispersed outside of the trail corridor.

F. The Contractor shall submit with their quote proposal a plan to mobilize the glued-laminated slab and other materials as required to site.

Additional Information for FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

The following is the order of precedence if there is a discrepancy in the figures, in the drawings, or in the specifications (reference FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction”:

Plans Order of Precedence:

(a) Plans, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

(b) Plans, large scale contract plans over small scale contract plans

(c) Schedules on contract plans over any conflicting notations on contract plans

Additional Information for FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format.

For clarification, add “Drawings” as number 6.

Work Completed After the Performance Period

Whenever the Contractor fails to complete work within the performance period, and is allowed to work beyond that period, the Contractor will be assessed the actual damages. Items to be included in the actual damage includes but is not limited to: wages of Contracting Officer’s representative and Government inspector(s) for quality assurance after the performance period which includes time and travel time, cost of vehicles, meals and lodging that are incurred while administering the contract after the performance period.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEC 2014) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 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 (JUL 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) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (Applicable if contract exceeds $15,000) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEPT 2013)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Hazardous Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

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52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 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 (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)--Alternate I (DEC 1991) 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) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (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) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (APR 2015) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (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)

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452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants (Feb 2012) Alternate I (Feb 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No.

112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it –

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434.

FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEPT 2013)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall make maximum use of biobased products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless—

(1) The product cannot be acquired—

(i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following:

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov.

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(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall—

(1) Report to http://www/sam.gov, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30;

(2) Submit this report no later than—

(i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and

(ii) At the end of contract performance.

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American - – Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in(46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means any article, material, or supply incorporated directly into construction materials.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies.