Solicitation-S100023.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

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

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

AG-05M6-S-10-0023 3/22/2010

UNDER BDSA REG. 2 �

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date) Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2930 Wetmore Avenue Suite 3A, Everett, WA 98201

125 Calendar Days Est. Start Work Date: 5/01/2010

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Bonnie Childs 425 446-2743 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

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

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE 4:30 pm ON

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

April 16, 2010 submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

DARRINGTON RANGER DISTRICT

Mail quote to:

Contracting Officer Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A Everett, WA 98201

OR fax quote to: 425-783-0129

Technical Contact: Dawn Erickson

(360) 436-2314

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

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT � NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

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

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

TRAIL MAINTENANCE 2010

Darrington Ranger District

Pay Item Trail Name Trail No. Quantity Unit Unit TOTAL Price BID

WILDERNESS LOG OUT

982(01) Pilot Ridge 652 17.7 km $ $

982(01) Meadow Mtn 657 17 km $ $

982(01) Three Fingers 641 9.92 km $ $

982(01) Meadow Lake 657.1 1.2 km $ $

Subtotal Wilderness Log Out = $

WILDERNESS – BRUSHING

981(01) Boulder River 734.01 5.2 km $ $

Subtotal Wilderness Brushing = $______________

NON-WILDERNESS - LOGGING OUT

982(01) Mt. Higgins 640 7.2 km $ $ 982(01) Mt. Pugh 644 5.6 km $ $ 982(01) Lost Creek Ridge 646 7.4 km $ $ 982(01) Peek A Boo Lake 656 4.0 km $ $ 982(10) Meadow Mtn. 657 11.2 km $ $ 982(01) Crystal Lake 650 5.3 km $ $

Subtotal Non-Wilderness Log Out = $_______________

NON-WILDERNESS – BRUSHING

981(01) Higgins 640 4 km $ $

981(01) Crystal Lake 650 5.3 km $ $

981(01) Meadow Mtn 657 11.2 km $ $

Subtotal Non-Wilderness Brushing = $_______________

TOTAL PRICE ALL SUBITEMS = $______________

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The purpose and intent of this solicitation is to secure services for 2010 for brushing and log out of approximately 90 km of trails in Wilderness and non-Wilderness as listed in the Project Schedule and as shown on the attached maps. Trails to be maintained are located on the Darrington Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. See attached Detailed Trail Information Sheets and Project Area Maps for specific locations.

This project will maintain existing trails. Trails to be logged out and brushed are generally located in old growth forests, with logs to be removed ranging from 100 mm in diameter up to 1200 mm in diameter. The size, quantity, and difficulty of removal of logs vary from trail to trail. Brush varies by trail but typically includes huckleberry, salmonberry, small trees and branches, and herbaceous vegetation.

Technical specifications are contained in applicable sections in FOREST SERVICE

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF

TRAILS, EM-7720-103, September 1996. This book may be obtained at:

Superintendent of Documents Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office or U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 Seattle, WA 98174

(206) 553-4270

These specifications are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Standard Specifiactions and Special Project Specifications which are applicable to this contract are listed in the attached Specification List. The Special Project Specificiations are physically attached.

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) when leaving the project area for three or more days and within 24 hours after returning to the project area. Each week, unless otherwise approved, the Contractor shall report his location and progress of work in writing to the COR to permit timely inspection and accepatance of completed work by the Government.

C.2 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTROL PLAN

The contractor shall provide a quality control plan at the prework meeting. This plan shall describe the Contractor’s method for ensuring all work meets the statement of work.

The Contractor shall submit a proposed progress schedule to ensure completion of the work within the time set forth in the contract. The schedule shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor's progress falls behind that scheduled the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress.

C.3 OBLIGATION OF THE CONTRACTOR

Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, supervision and transportation to do the required work. Each week, unless otherwise approved, the Contractor shall report his location and progress of work in writing to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to permit timely inspection and acceptance of completed work by the Government.

The contractor shall provide a quality control plan at the pre-work meeting. This plan shall describe the Conractor’s method for ensuring all work meets the statement of work.

C.4 OBLIGATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

When required by the specifications or drawings, the locations of special work items will be staked on the ground by the government.

C.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

a) All quantities are based on wheeled trail logs.

b) Refer to Standard Specifications 906 and 907 for details on measurement and payment.

C.6 SAFETY

The contractor shall provide the crew with proper safety equipment, which includes, but is not limited to: Hardhats, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, chaps, nonskid boots, etc.

The Contractor and the Contractor’s employees shall adhere to all safety requlations and guidelines applicable to this type of work. It is the contractor’s responsibility to know what safety requlations and guidelines are applicable to this type of work.

The Contractor shall provide a written, job-specific safety plan for the inherently haxardous conditions that exist during operations. The Contractor’s safety plan shall identify and descibe any inferently hazardous conditions and specific actions to reduce these hazards. This plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer at the pre-work conference. Work shall not commence on this contract until the safety plan is provided.

Inherentlly hazardous conditions that could lead to serious injury or loss of life are lacerations from saws, slips aand trips from uneven terrain, hidden obstacles of slope of ground, driving and weather conditions. These are not inclusive.

C.7 DEFINITIONS OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TERMS

Definitions of technical terms are included in Attachment D, Special Project Specifications.

C.8 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 25 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract.

C.9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Adhere to all Standard Specifications, Special Specification, and Drawings for the Maintenance of Trails.

Communicate with the Contracting Officer and COR as to progress, location, and completion of items.

Adhere to all Contract Requirements.

Adhere to all requirements of Region 6 Fire Protection Requirements.

Summary of Performance Requirements

Performance Requirement

Performance Standard

Maximum Allowable Degree of Defiation from

Requirement

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Result or consequenses of exceeding the

AQL

Complete all trails listed in the

SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS and Attachement B to the technical standards and specifications in Attachments D.

100% of the work on each trail shall be completed in compliance with the technical specifications.

0%

Inspect 100% of the trails listed in

SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS.

The contractor shall be notified promptly as to deficiencies in the work.

Reperformance of work required in the Standard Specifications and Special Specifications.

Communicate with the CO and COR as to progress, work location, and completion of items.

The contractor will provide the COR with a weekly udate, as well as prompt notification when the contractor arrives and leaves the area.

Progress schedule and ongoing communication

Notice of Non- Compliance will be issued and contractor required to correct any deviations from the requirements.

Adhere to all contract requirements listed in Attachment C, Special Contract Requirements.

(Environmental and site specifc requirements).

The contractor is responsible for adhering to all of the site specific environmental and area requirements outlined.

-Spot Check by CO, COR, or designated Inspector.

-Ongoing communication between the contractor and the

COR.

issued and contractor required to correct any

Adhere to all requirements of Region 6 Fire Protection Requirements, Attachment E.

The contractor is responsible for keeping current on specific fire conditions and restrictions for each area covered in this contract.

-Spot Check by CO, COR, or designated Inspector.

-Ongoing communication between the contractor and the issued and contractor required to correct any

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

E.2 FAR 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES—FIXED-PRICE (Aug 1996)

(a) Definition. “Services,” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may—

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may—

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

52.212.15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

F.2 AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD PF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract is 125 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Estimated start work date is May 1, 2010.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 30 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at location to be determined after contract award.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 USE OF PREMISES

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, written permission shall be obtained through the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include the campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Camp sites and trailer parking areas used by any employee working on the project for the contractor shall be kept neat and clean. There shall be no improvements made to the site.

(c) Unless provided otherwise, the Contractor shall: (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the workforce at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

H.2 LOCAL MATERIALS SOURCES

All borrow areas shall be approved in advance by the COR and shall be so located and excavated as to be screened from the trail way. Sources for native rock and stone used in steps and other trail structures will be approved in advance by the COR.

H.3 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

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

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products onsite, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual states.

Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the area approved by the Contracting Officer.

If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

The Contractor will be required to make reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment along this construction project.

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

(d) Tree and Bark Damage: Trees used as anchors or spar poles for cable yarding of construction materials (ie: bridge beams, barrier logs) shall be protected from bark damage and girdling. Chokers (nylon web, chains, or cable) shall be shimmed and will not have direct contact with live bark.

H.4 USE OF MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT

The use of motorized trail construction equipment, and motorized trail transportation equipment, including power tools, will be permitted as shown below. Trail construction or maintenance equipment used will be not have a wheel base or track width of more than the constructed width of the trail bed. Motorcycles or motorized trail bikes will not be permitted unless authorized by the

H.5 SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES:

EQUIPMENT

/ ACTIVITY

OPERATING SEASONS

Non-Wilderness Trails

OPERATING SEASONS

Wilderness Trails

Chain Saws NO RESTRICTIONS Not Allowed Gasoline Brushers Same as above Not Allowed Gasoline Rock Drills Same as above Not Allowed Gasoline Wood Drills Same as above Not Allowed Gasoline Generators Same as above Not Allowed Power Wheelbarrow Same as above Not Allowed Excavator Same as above Not Allowed Bobcat (Small Loader)

Same as above Not Allowed

Helicopters Not Allowed without prior approval by the CO

Not Allowed

Blasting 3/1-8/5: No Activity 8/6 – 9/15: Blasting is allowed from 2 hours after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset. A written blast plan must be submitted and approved by the CO before any blasting can occur.

3/1-8/5: No Activity 8/6 – 9/15: Blasting activities are allowed from 2 hours after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset.

These restrictions are based on habitat needs of Threatened and Endangered species such as the Northern Spotted Owl, Marbled Murrelets, Grizzly Bears, and others. Wildlife restrictions are site specific and may vary from trail to trail depending on the habitat in the vacinity of the trail.

H.6 USE OF PACK AND SADDLE ANIMALS

ON TRAILS OPEN TO PACK AND SADDLE ANIMALS THE FOLLOWING ORDERS

PERTAINING TO PACK AND SADDLE ANIMALS USED TO TRANSPORT MATERIALS

EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND/OR CREW MEMBERS APPLY:

A. Possessing or transporting any livestock feed other than processed feed. (Processed feed includes any type of commercially available feed that does not contain viable plant seeds.

Certified weed free hay may contain viable plant seeds and is not considered processed under this definition.)

B. Entering or being in the wilderness with a group consisting of a combination of persons and pack and saddle animals exceeding 12 in total number. (Pack and saddle animals include the following: all horses, mules, burros, donkeys, llamas, goats, and other animals commonly used for packing gear or carrying a rider.)

C. Grazing of livestock within 200 feet of any lake or stream.

D. These restrictions are based on Cascade Mt. Wilderness Regulations and Best Management Practices for the Prevention of Noxious Weeds, Amendment #14, Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest Land Management Plan, 10/25/99. In addition the following stock practices shall be followed:

1. Stock camps will be as designated by the CO and length of stay will be determined by the CO. In general, duration will be limited to delivery of materials and supplies. Contractor should not expect to board stock at site for duration of project unless approved by the CO in advance.

2. Use of stock will be allowed for the transport of materials and supplies as needed for this project. Stock will not be allowed at work site unless specifically needed for completion of the project. Such use will be approved, in advance, by the CO.

3. All stock shall be contained by approved low impact methods including high lines, electric fence or corral, well away from the trail or as approved by CO. Other methods of containment allowed as approved by the CO. Stock will be confined at all times except when delivering materials and supplies. No permanent improvements shall be made.

H.7 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION (USDA 452.236-74)

(FEB 1988)

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen’s, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments; or into natural or manmade channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

H.8 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (USDA 452.236-73) (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.

H.9 DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

Existing structures, such as retainers, waterbars, culverts and puncheon, which are removed, and debris from the construction of retainers, waterbars, puncheon, viewpoints, and bridges, shall be disposed of at a site and in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

H.10 CLEAN-UP

The following is in addition to FAR Clause 52.236-12.

The contractor shall remove all stakes, tags, and plastic flagging located within 50 feet of the completed trail centerline for the entire length of the project within 5 days after the final acceptance of all other work on the project.

Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the contractor in connection with the work whall be cleaned of all Contractor’s rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

H.11 452.236-77 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 the CHANGES clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H.12 BURN REQUIREMENTS

All disposal by burning shall require a burning permit issued by the Snoqualmie District Ranger and administered by the COR. Burning permits provide for:

(1) Restriction on prohibition of burning during declared periods of fire danger in accordance with State Fire Law.

(2) Restriction on prohibition of burning on a day-by-day basis when smoke dispersion values require such restriction in order to maintain air quality standards in accordance with State air pollution abatement procedures.

(3) Area or location of burning.

(4) Material to be burned.

(5) Beginning and ending dates.

(6) Safeguards: Including help and equipment to control the fire.

(7) Patrol needed on the fire until the fire is out.

H.13 RESPONSIBILITY FOR BLASTING

A blasting plan will be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 7 days in advance of blasting. No blasting will occur until the plan has been approved.

(a) Trail construction and maintenance personnel responsible for blasting are required to comply with all Washington State Regulations and Federal BATF Regulations regarding certification, purchasing of explosives, storage, and use. All blasting operations shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a qualified blaster possessing a valid Washington State User's (blasters) License and Federal BATF Permit. An approved and certified storage magazine will be required. A Commercial Driver's License with explosives endorsement and proper documentation is required for transportation.

(b) Prior to the firing of each blast, watchmen shall be posted a minimum 750 feet airline distance on trail or road locations that are within the blast area. All traffic will be stopped a minimum of 750 airline feet from the blast area.

(c) The Blaster and other personnel shall be a minimum of 500 airline feet from the blast area.

(d) The contractor shall provide warning signs that conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devises for Streets and Highways when blasting operations are conducted or are within 1000 feet of a road or trail.

(e) Blasting machines will be either Capacitor Discharge or Generator Blasting machines for all electric detonators. Non-Electric detonating devices will be used for all Non-Electric detonators. Cap and Fuse will not be allowed.

(g) Each loaded hole shall be marked with red ribbon. These shall be checked following each blast. Following each individual blast, ribbons, and lead wire shall be collected. If a misfire is found, the blaster shall provide proper safeguards for excluding all persons from the danger zone.

No misfires of loaded holes shall be left unattended.

(h) All heavy rock construction areas, requiring the use of explosives, shall be scaled on and around the blast surface following each blast.

(i) Blasting will only be permitted during the daylight hours and will cease by 6:00pm daily.

Blasting activity will be prohibited from 12:00 am (noon) Friday until 12:00 am (noon) Monday and on legal holidays.

(j) Blasting within military training flight zones requires a 72 hour notice to the COR.

Specify the location and time of the blasting.

(k) No blasting will occur on weekends or holidays.

ADDITIONAL BLASTING REQUIREMENTS TO MITIGATE SOUNDS OF BLAST:

The contractor shall not use explosives between the period of two hours before sunset to two hours after sunrise.

The contractor shall not use surface shots.

The contractor shall not use detonator cord on the surface, or shall cover the cord with 6 inches of fill.

All shots shall be fired in pre-drilled or dug holes that are properly stemmed or back-filled. Place sandbags over loaded holes, in conjunction with the air-gapping technique to increase stemming.

The contractor shall not use cap and fuse.

Calculate the weight of explosive per delay per distance using the following formula derived from the Office of Surface Mining surface coal mining protective regulations:

W(weight) = D(distance)2/ 4000

The contractor shall not exceed a powder factor of one-half pound of explosives per cubic yard of solid rock. For tree cutting, use W(weight of explosive)=.004 D2. For stump use one pound per foot diameter at ground level.

H.14 USE OF HELICOPTERS

Contractors, pilots, and ground personnel will be required to show FAA certifications, required federal or state licenses, and authorizations as applicable to perform the proposed work.

A project aviation plan must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval 14 days prior to any helicopter operations. The plan must include the following items: 1) Project Description;

2) Project Dates; 3) Project Location; The need for an aviation plan is for adequate and timely public notification, not to approve the manner of helicopter operations.

Trees, stumps, and brush which pose a hazard to helicopter operations may be removed upon approval of the Contracting Officer. Any removal and disposal of such material shall be done in accordance with SECTION 911 - Clearing and Grubbing; and SECTION 912 - Excavation and Embankment. Any clearing other than that listed in the Schedule of Items will be considered incidental construction.

Use of helicopters will not be permitted on weekends or holidays.

H.15 BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS, AND OTHER DEVICES

Approved signs shall be placed at the trailhead and all trail junctions to notify the public of the maintenance activity.

H.16 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

1) Flight Operations: The trail and staging areas will be closed to the public during all flight operations. A lookout will be posted at the trailhead, at staging areas, and 1/2 mile from the staging area and drop zone on all trails or roads accessing these areas. Closures will be posted at the trailhead.

2) Blasting Operations: See RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BLASTING, paragraph (b) -(d).

H.17 OTHER CONTRACTORS

Other Contractor(s) may be working adjacent to the project site. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other Contractor(s), including planning and notification of blasting activities.

H.18 SAMPLES AND CERTIFICATES (USDA 452.236-76) (FEB 1988)

When required by the specifications or the Contracting Officer, samples, certificates, and test data shall be submitted after award of the contract, prepaid, in time for proper action by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. Certificates and test data shall be submitted in triplicate to show compliance of materials and construction specified in the contract performance requirements. Samples shall be submitted in duplicate by the Contractor, except as otherwise specified, to show compliance with the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

H.19 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS, SHOP DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL CERTIFICATION

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

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (MAY 2008) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (JUL 2005) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT

2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2009) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From)

(APR 1984)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I.2 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)

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

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

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

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

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

Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

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

(i) Company legal business name.

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

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

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

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

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

(f) The Contractor is responsible 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.

(g)

(1)

(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 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 of the FAR;

(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 (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(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.

(2) 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 FAR 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.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961- 5757.

I.3 FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

GS-3 $ 13.17 plus fringes

GS-4 $ 14.79 plus fringes

GS-5 $ 16.34 plus fringes

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

MAPS

GENERAL NOTES

2 pages (separate documents)

1 Page

DETAILED TRAIL INFORMATION

2 Pages

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Specifications for Maintenance of Trails 7 Pages

Special Project Specifications 2 Pages

Standard Trail Drawings, 911-1 1 Page (separate document)

FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION REQUIREMENTS

SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE RATES

6 Pages

2 Pages

GENERAL NOTES

The maintenance schedule shall be as outlined below. The trails on the project schedule are not listed in priority of work. Work will proceed as described below unless changed by Contracting Officer due to unforeseen public demand, snow conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. The Contractor shall, submit a time chart or schedule of proposed progress to ensure completion of the work within the time set forth in the contract. If the Contractor's progress falls behind that scheduled the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve its progress.

The schedule is as listed below:

Trail Name Km of Logging Complete

Date Km of Brushing Complete

Date

Pilot Ridge 17.7 8/15/10

Three Fingers 9.9

8/15/10

Peek a Boo 4.0

7/01/10

4.0

7/15/10

Mt. Pugh 5.6

Mt. Higgins 7.2

7.2 7/15/10

Lost Creek Ridge 7.4

Mdw Mtn/ Mdw Lake

18.2 8/30/10 0

Boulder River

5.2 7/15/10

Mdw Mtn

11.2 8/15/10 11.2 8/15/10

Crystal

5.3 8/15/10 5.3 8/15/10

DETAILED INFORMATION - WILDERNESS TRAILS

Trail Name

Trail

981(01) Log out

(km)

Last Log Out

982(01) Brushing

(km)

Last Brush

Termini Comments

Pilot Ridge

17.7

Trail 649 to 655.01

Three Fingers

641 9.9 2008 TH to Goat Flats

Mdw Mtn.

657 17 2003 Wilderness Bdry to Trail 643

Mdw. Lake

657.1 1.2 2003 Trail 657 to Lake

Boulder River

734.01

5.2

Wilderness Bdry to trail end

Use of motorized equipement is prohibited within the wilderness. This includes, but is not limited to, chainsaws and powerbrushers.

Several of the above listed trails have heavy herbacious annuals for brushing. Brushing will not occur on these trails until after annual foliage has grown in. The contractor will work the Contracting Officer and their Representative to determine when brushing of these trails will occur.

Boulder River and Three Fingers are hiker only trails. Use of stock on these trails is not allowed.

DETAILED TRAIL INFORMATION – NON-WILDERNESS TRAILS

Trail Name Trail # 981(01) Log out

(km)

Last Log Out

982(01) Brushing

(km)

Last Brush

Termini Comments

Lost Creek Ridge Trail

7.4

Trailhead to Wilderness Boundary

Peek A Boo Lake Trail

Trailhead to Lake

Mt. Pugh

5.6

Trailhead to Stujack Pass

Mt. Higgins

7.2

7.2

Trailhead to top

Meadow Mtn

11.2

11.2

Trailhead to Wilderness Boundry

Crystal Lake

5.3

5.3

Jct. w Trail 657 to New Circle Peak Trail junction

Several of the above listed trails have heavy herbacious annuals for brushing. Brushing will not occur on these trails until after annual foliage has grown in. The contractor will work the Contracting Officer and their Representative to determine when brushing of these trails will occur.

Peek a Boo, Mt. Higgins, and Crystal Lake are hiker only trails. Use of stock on these trails is not allowed. Mt. Pugh is currently inaccessable to stock.

FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAILS

SPECIFICATION LIST

Project Name: Skykomish Ranger District Trail Maintenance Date Prepared: 3/2001 Page: 1 of 1

Spec. No Item Description Latest Rev.

Date

Drawing Number

901 ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, & TERMS 9/96

902 DEFINITIONS 9/96

902 f1 Definitions 3/02

903 INTENT OF CONTRACT 9/96

904 MAINTENANCE FOR TRAFFIC 9/96

905 CONTROL OF MATERIALS 9/96

906 MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT 9/96

907 QUAL. ASSURANCE & QUAN. MEAS. 9/96

908 STAKING, FLAGGING, & CLEAN-UP 9/96

981 BRUSH CUTTING 9/96 911-1 (4/96)

981 F1 Brush Cutting 7/00

982 LOGGING OUT 9/96 911-1 (4/96)

982 F2 Logging Out 3/01

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAILS

EM-7720-103 - September 1996

SECTION 982—LOGGING OUT

Description

982.01 Work. This work consists of removing brush, logs, and down trees from the clearing limits.

Requirements

982.02 Clearing Out. Cut and remove all logs that extend across or into the clearing limits. The portions of cut logs that remain on the upper side of the trail shall be either firmly anchored to prevent sliding or rolling onto the trailway or moved across the trail to the lower side and scattered outside the clearing limits.

Fell all trees over 100 mm in diameter that are leaning into the clearing limits and that are within 3 m above the trailbed. Stump height of leaning trees that are cut outside the clearing limits shall not exceed 300 mm as measured on the uphill side of the stump. Disposal and payment for the leaning trees described above will be the same as for down logs and trees. Remove roots and stumps from trees within the trailway that have been uprooted.

Rerouting the trail around windfalls, uprooted trees, and other obstacles will not be permitted. Ramp or reroute sections of the trail tread that have been damaged by uprooted stumps as necessary to provide safe passage on the trail. Payment for such work will be incidental to the specified work item, and no extra payment will be made.

Remove sticks or wood chunks exceeding 50 mm in diameter and 300 mm in length that have fallen onto the trailbed.

Scatter the down trees on the lower side of the trailway outside the clearing limits. Do not place such materials in stream channels, drainageways, ditches, culvert catch basins or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trailbed.

Measurement

982.03 Method. Determine the quantity of logging out units by measuring the slope distance along the trail centerline or by actual count of those units designated for removal.

Payment

982.04 Basis. Make payment, for all units inspected and accepted, at the unit prices SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

982(01) Logging Out ................................................... km 982(02) Logging Out ___ Diameter............................ EA 982(03) Logging Out ................................................... m 982(03) Logging Out ................................................... LS

SECTION 981=BRUSH CUTTING

Description

981.01 Work. This work consists of removing brush, trees less than 100 mm in diameter, and shrubs within the clearing limits.

Requirements

981.02 General. Remove all limbs of shrubs and trees that extend across or into the clearing limits as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Saw or cut limbs flush with the tree trunk. Make cuts in a manner that will not tear or strip bark from the trees.

Cut and remove from the clearing limits all woody plants exceeding 12 mm in stem diameter or 0.3 m in height. The maximum size material to be cut under this specification is 100 mm in diameter when measured at a height of 150 mm above the ground on the uphill side of the stump.

Cut all brush and small, woody plants as near flush to the ground surface as possible. When impractical to cut plants flush, the maximum stem length shall be 50 mm.

Remove all woody material for a minimum of 75 mm below the trail tread surface. Fill holes in the trail tread caused by removing woody material with suitable material.

Scatter the clearing debris removed from the clearing limits outside and below the clearing limits. Do not place materials in stream channels, drainageways, ditches, culvert inlets, or other locations where they would prevent the free flow of water away from the trailbed.

Measurement

981.03 Method. Determine the quantity of brush cutting units by measuring the slope distance along the trail centerline.

Payment

981.04 Basis. Make payments, for all units inspected and accepted, at the unit price SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

981(01) Brush Cutting ............................................................... km 981(02) Brush Cutting ............................................................... m 981(03) Brush Cutting ............................................................... LS

SECTION 902 – DEFINITIONS

902 General

DELETE the entire specification. ADD the following:

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

Base Course. The layer or layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on a trailbed to support surfacing.

Batter. A backward and upward slope of the face of a wall.

Berm. A ridge of dirt and/or rock existing near the outside edge of the trail that obstructs the natural flow of water off the tread.

Borrow. Suitable materials taken from approved sources designated on the drawings or on the ground, to be used for embankments and backfilling.

Bridge. A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or stream, and having a deck for carrying traffic.

Brushing. The removal of all vegetation, incuding annuals, ferns, brush, and shrubs that are within the clearing limits. This includes the removal of trees that are less than 100mm in diameter and are within the clearing limits.

Building Limits. A line 5 feet outside foundations of the structure.

Cap Rock. Rock placed in the top or uppermost layer in a constructed rock structure, such as a talus or rubble rock section or rock retaining wall.

Catch Point. The outer limits of a trailway where the excavation and/or embankment intersect with the ground line.

Clearing Limits. The area adjacent to and including the trailway and the tread that is cleared of all brush, logs and limbs.

Climbing Turn. A reverse in direction of trail grade without a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope.

Compacted. Consolidation, obtained by tamping or rolling suitable material until no noticeable displacement of material is observed.

Culvert. A drainage structure composed of rock, metal, or wood that is placed approximately perpendicular to and under the trail.

Cushion Material. Native or imported material,…