AG-1484-S-16-0006_Solicitation_041516.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

4 FARM COLONY DRIVE

WARREN PA 16365

24H8

USDA Forest Service

ATTN: Alan Zero 4 Farm Colony Drive Warren, PA, 16365

ALAN ZERO 814-728-6288

1x 04/15/2016

AG-1484-S-16-0006

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

PROJECT TITLE: Russell Pond Road Reconstruction and Drainage

The magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

The Statement Of Work/Specifications are included in this solicitation and will be included in the award document.

19.502-2 -- Total Small Business Set-Asides

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 138 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

05/16/2016

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) azero Typewritten Text BID BONDS CANNOT BE FAXED OR EMAILED AND THEY MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TIME AND DATE THE PROPOSALS ARE DUE.

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

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

4 FARM COLONY DRIVE

WARREN PA 16365

24H8

ALAN J. ZERO

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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AG-1484-S-16-0006

Russell Pond Road Reconstruction and Drainage

Period of Performance: 08/01/2016 to 01/01/2017

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

CONSTRUCTION RFP SOL NO AG-1484-S-16-0006

White Mountain National Forest

RUSSELL POND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

PART 1 – SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF BASE ITEMS:

Russell Pond Road Reconstruction and Drainage

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION

METH.

OF

MEAS.*

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

SUBTOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

15201 Construction Survey and Staking, Class B LSQ Lump

Sum 1 $_______ $________

15401 Contractor Testing LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

15702 Silt Fence AQ LF 10,800 $_______ $________ 15708 Stone Check Dams CQ Each 185 $_______ $________

15713 Soil Erosion and Pollution Control LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

15714 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

20101 Clearing and Grubbing CQ Acre 0.10 $_______ $________

20301 Removal of Boulder (Dia. Larger than 2’) CQ Each 65 $_______ $________

20301 Removal of Boulder (Dia. 6” to 2’) CQ Each 130 $_______ $________ 20302 Removal of Pipe Culvert CQ LF 2,025 $_______ $________

20401 Roadway Excavation, Compaction Method B CQ CY 2,350 $_______ $________

20701 Earthwork Geotextile Type IV CQ SY 6,900 $_______ $________

20805 Cofferdams LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

21202 Linear Grading LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

25101 Placed Riprap, Class 4 CQ CY 1,750 $_______ $________

30103 Aggregate Base, Grading C or D, Compaction Method F (Crushed Gravel) CQ CY 5,700 $_______ $________

30111 Aggregate Base, Grading C or D, Compaction Method F (Shoulder Gravel)

CQ CY 275

30304 Ditch Reconditioning CQ Mile 1.27 $_______ $________

30319 Road Reconditioning, Roadbed, Compaction Method B CQ SY 23,750 $_______ $________

30502 Aggregate Topsoil Course, 4” Depth CQ CY 1,300 $_______ $________ 30805 Bedding & Backfill Aggregate CQ CY 1,400 $_______ $________

32218 Screened Aggregate (3/4” Crushed Stone), Grading ASTM #67, Compaction Method B

CQ CY 800

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION

METH.

OF

MEAS.*

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

SUBTOTAL

PRICE

40301 Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Class B, Grading B, 1” Thick, 3/8” Aggregate CQ Ton 1,400 $_______ $________

40301 Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Class B, Grading F, 2” Thick, ¾” Aggregate CQ Ton 2,750 $_______ $________

41204 Tack Coat LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

41301 Pavement Milling, 6” Depth (Reclaimed Stabilized Base) CQ SY 22,900 $_______ $________

41406 Sawcut and Joint Sealing CQ LF 80 $_______ $_______ 60201 18” Pipe Culvert (HDPE) CQ LF 1,285 $_______ $________ 60201 24” Pipe Culvert (HDPE) CQ LF 340 $_______ $________ 60201 36” Pipe Culvert (HDPE) CQ LF 85 $_______ $________ 60203 28” x 20” Pipe Arch (CMP) CQ LF 57 $_______ $________ 60203 35” x 24” Pipe Arch (CMP) CQ LF 45 $_______ $________ 60203 42” x 29” Pipe Arch (CMP) CQ LF 110 $_______ $________ 60203 57” x 38” Pipe Arch (CMP) CQ LF 45 $_______ $________ 61902 Remove, Store, and Reinstall Gate CQ Each 1 $_______ $_______ 61905 Open-Position Locking Gate Post CQ Each 1 $_______ $_______ 62521 Turf Establishment CQ Acre 2.27 $_______ $________

62901 Rolled Erosion Control Products, Type

C CQ SY 11,000 $_______ $________

63308 Remove and Reset Signs CQ Each 8 $_______ $________ 63401 Pavement Markings, Type B, Solid CQ LF 10,503 $_______ $________

63501 Temporary Traffic Control LSQ Lump Sum 1 $_______ $________

TOTAL BID PRICE

BASE ITEMS $________

* Designated Method of Measurement AQ – Actual Quantity CQ – Contract Quantity LSQ – Lump Sum Quantity

B-2 NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall be incidental to the contract price. Include bond payments under Mobilization.

B-3 BIDS: The Bidder must bid on all items. Where extended unit prices do not agree with totals or subtotals shown by the Bidder, the unit price governs except as provided under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 14.406, Mistakes in Bids. Unit prices and extended prices shall be rounded to the nearest one cent.

B-4 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Funds are currently not available for this project. In accordance with FAR 52.232-18 the Government reserves the right to cancel this order.

If funds become available, the Government may issue award, based on best value to Government.

B-5 BASIS OF AWARD: One contract will be awarded to the technically-preferable responsive and responsible bid, providing best value to the Government. See also, separately attached Evaluation Factors.

B-6 ITEM SELECTION: One, multiple, or all item schedules may be selected for award under single contract, subject to availability of funds and to best meet the interest of the Government.

B-7 Contractor must be registered in SAM: www.sam.gov in order to submit an offer on this project. THIS IS A FREE REGISTRATION.

B-8 Pre-Bid meeting: 04/27/2016 at 10:00 am ET.

Directions to site: Meet at the intersection of Tripoli and Russell Pond Roads.

B-9 Construction Contracts over $650,000 and IDIQ contracts over $150,000 will require registration in CPARS, a performance rating system.

Preferred Method of Submission of Proposals Is Via Email to AZERO@FS.FED.US

BID BONDS CANNOT BE FAXED OR EMAILED AND THEY MUST BE RECEIVED

BEFORE THE TIME AND DATE THE PROPOSALS ARE DUE.

Bidder’s Name

Bidder’s Signature

Contractor Acceptance Statement: By signing the offer, the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agrees to furnish any awarded items at the price set in the schedule unless otherwise excepted as follows:

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:AZERO@FS.FED.US

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

C1-a) Introduction – The Forest Service (FS) is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of Russell Pond Road, in Thornton and Woodstock, NH within the White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District.

The contractor shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, tools, supplies, permits (as applicable), coordination with utilities, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work described. The desired outcome is completed installation per the standards attached to this solicitation, and adherence to the contract awarded. The awarded contract shall constitute the entire agreement including all terms and conditions applicable to the contract. Work shall be completed as shown in the drawings, maps, specifications, and exhibits as referenced or included in this contract; and in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations.

C1-b) Description of Work – Work includes the removal of existing culverts and installation of new drainage structures, including dewatering, excavation, furnish and place structures, and structural backfill; removing existing asphalt (in-place) and reconditioning the roadbed; furnish and place aggregate and asphalt surfacing; recondition ditches; removing, storing, and reinstalling signs and gates;

and marking of pavement.

C1-c) Project Location – Russell Pond Road is located east of I-93, Exit 31, 1.8 miles along Tripoli Road. Russell Pond Road heads north from Tripoli Road and ends at the Russell Pond Campground.

C1-d) Price Range – Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

C1-e) Pre-bid Tour – A pre-bid tour is planned for April 27th, 2016 at 10:00AM. Meet at the intersection of Tripoli and Russell Pond Roads. Questions and answers from the pre-bid tour will be posted to the solicitation.

Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain directional information by contacting Scott Lees (603) 536-6252 or Johanna Nugent (603) 536-6253 at the Forest Supervisor's Office, White Mountain National Forest, Campton, NH, or can call the Pemigewasset District Office, Campton, NH, telephone (603) 536-6100. Tripoli Rd is seasonally closed. Check on its status by clicking the “Forest Roads Status” on the White Mountain National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain.

C1-f) Start Work – It is estimated that pre-construction work will begin around August 1, 2016. Due to campground, construction shall not begin until August 15, 2016. Site disturbing activities shall be performed consistent with the periods of restriction noted in Plans, Permits, or other instruction.

C1-g) Period of Performance – Work shall be completed by December 18, 2016. The Period of Performance includes pre-construction and construction activities such as: obtaining permit approvals, submittal of fabrication and manufacturing proposals, ordering and delivery of materials; and performance of the work.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain

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C1-h) Government Furnished Materials – Existing signs and gate. Remove and replace.

C1-i) Use of Environmentally-Preferable Materials – Contractor shall use in the work, and incorporate into finished product, bio-preferred materials and supplies whenever available and practical. Submit to the CO for approval prior to ordering materials, product sheets and manufacturer’s information, indicating environmentally-preferable content.

C-2 - PROJECT OPERATIONS

C2-a) Permits – The Government will provide copies of obtained permits for instream construction activities, as referenced in the solicitation. The Contractor shall obtain additional permits, or amendments to Government-obtained permits, as necessary for their operations as required by local, state, and federal regulations.

C2-b) Staging Area – The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO on a staging area location(s). The Contractor shall operate all equipment and store, transport, and handle materials in a manner that will not damage the existing roads, parking lots, and landscaping.

C2-c) Landscape Preservation – The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits designated, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside these limits.

Equipment shall be clean and properly-maintained. Leaking or faulty equipment shall be repaired or removed. Refueling, greasing, or servicing of equipment shall be in controlled areas away from surface waters. Fording of streams or rivers with mechanized equipment shall not be allowed.

If, prior to or during excavation work, items of archaeological, paleontological, or historic value are reported or discovered, or an unknown deposit of such items is disturbed, the Contractor shall immediately cease excavation in the area so affected. Contractor will then notify the Forest Service and will not resume excavation until written approval is given by the authorized officer.

C2-d) Erosion Control – The Contractor is responsible for implementing temporary erosion control.

Establish erosion protection and dewatering methods prior to conducting excavations. Maintain erosion control measures, and improve and replace immediately any non-functioning measures, throughout the course of the project and until site stabilization has been reestablished.

Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting or muddying of streams and drainageways.

C2-e) Dewatering – The Contractor is responsible for all dewatering activities. Conduct dewatering suitable to protect the landscape from the activities, and as needed to isolate the work from streams and protect the work from damage.

C2-f) Spill Prevention – The Contractor shall prepare for approval, and adhere to, a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan suitable to protect environment from the Contractor’s operations.

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, sewage, hazardous, or otherwise harmful shall be controlled at the site and prevented from release to the environment. All contaminated soil, vegetation

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or debris resulting from Contractor’s operation shall be immediately contained and within 24 hours shall be removed from site and legally disposed.

Control the discharge of non-hazardous wash water through sufficient siltation treatments, such as filters, barriers, or settlements. Dispose of any materials containing hazardous-substances legally off national forest system lands.

C2-g) Electrical – There is no electrical service on this project.

C2-h) Services – Potable Water and Toilet Facilities are not available in this location. The Contractor is responsible for providing temporary sanitation facilities as necessary.

C2-i) Existing Utilities – The Contractor shall contact Dig Safe to ensure locations of any utilities prior to excavation, trenching, or other ground disturbing activity. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting or otherwise replacing utilities damaged by Contractor’s operations.

C2-j) Security and Protection – Security is the Contractor’s responsibility. Limit access to the construction area to persons involved in the work. Provide secure storage for materials that are stored on site. Secure completed work as required to prevent loss.

Barricades, warning signs, and lights shall comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barricades. All road warning signs, barricades, and traffic control devices shall conform to MUTCD. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber warning lights.

The Contractor shall barricade and block all access to holes with orange plastic fence, flashing amber lights, or warning signs. Holes or trenches shall not be left open more than 24 hours unless approved by the CO.

C2-k) Maintenance of Traffic – The Contractor shall have all temporary construction signs and traffic control measures in place prior to beginning work. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to limitations and authorizations shown on the Plans or specified under this contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

The road shall remain closed by Type III barricade. Provide adequate traffic control signage to protect the area in accordance with MUTCD requirements.

Any emergency vehicle shall be allowed immediate reasonable passage.

C2-l) Protection of Improvements – The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract. Contractor shall replace, or repair, as approved by the CO any improvements, covered under this contract or already existing, damaged by contractor’s operations.

Before shutting down operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for protection of surface drainage and minimization of erosion and prevention of spills.

C2-m) Site Cleanup – The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal and personnel sanitation. The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.

Construction related debris including, but not limited; to used motor oil, oil cans, grease cartridges and refuse shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner off National Forest System lands. Fees for the use of landfills or transfer stations shall be paid for by the Contractor if there is a charge.

C2-n) Other Operations – The contractor shall avoid interference with the operations of other contractors or projects in the area.

C-3- SPECIFICATIONS

This project uses the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03), U.S. Customary Units; available by reference and download from http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03/fp-03usc.pdf

Supplemental specifications are included with this project as attached; see Section J.

C-4 – DRAWINGS

The following drawings are applicable to this project and included as attached; see Section J.

SHEET NO. TITLE

1 Cover Sheet

2-3 General Notes and Quantities 4 Location Map and Traffic Control Plan 5 Erosion and Sediment Control Details 6 Drainage Details

7-15 Existing Features Plans 16 Proposed Drainage Listing

17-25 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans 26-42 Roadway Plan and Profiles

43 Typical Roadway Sections 44-69 Roadway Cross Sections

C-5 – PROSECUTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall conduct work within the work periods shown below, and in accordance with applicable permits or regulations. Activities not otherwise restricted may be scheduled at contractor’s preference, when consistent with material limitations, manufacturer’s instructions, and in accordance with approved work schedule and suitable advance notification as required. Work shall be conducted safely, performed diligently, in a workmanlike manner adhering to Plans and Specifications and instructions, and be completed promptly. Contractor shall not suspend work prior to implementing appropriate stabilization and site protection measures, and without approval of COR.

ACTIVITY WORK WINDOWS (dates allowed)

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http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03/fp-03usc.pdf

ACTIVITY WORK WINDOWS (dates allowed)

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Pre-Construction 08/01/16 08/15/16

Road Closure 08/15/16 12/02/16

C-6 – SUBMITTALS AND NOTIFICATIONS

Notification Schedule:

The following events require an advance written notification to the COR. Notifications may be faxed, mailed, emailed, or hand-delivered.

EVENT PRIOR NOTICE REQUIRED

o Change in Schedule As soon as identified o Change in on-site superintendent As soon as identified o Change in Subcontractors or Suppliers As soon as identified o Intent to close site or alter public traffic 21 days o Intent to mobilize or to suspend 14 days o Intent to dewater or impact streams 14 days o Intent to start excavation 48 hours o Intent to deliver structural components 14 days o Intent to place structure or backfill against structure (including laying pipe) 48 hours o Intent to install incidental or ancillary items As progressing

In addition to submittal of permits, bonds, and other forms required under the contract provisions, the Contractor shall submit the below items to the Forest Service prior to ordering or incorporating material into the project. All items require approval by CO/COR. Contractor shall refer to and adhere to applicable submittals and certifications noted in the Plans and Specifications for complete requirements.

Submittal Schedule:

ITEM TIMELINE

o Contractor’s Safety Plan and Traffic Control

Plan Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed o Contractor’s Spill Prevention ,Control, and Countermeasures Plan

Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed o List of Subcontractors and Suppliers* Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed o Contractor’s Quality Control Plan Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed o List of emergency contact names, numbers and title of personnel 2 weeks before mobilization o Construction Schedule 2 weeks before mobilization o Designation of Contractor’s on-site superintendent 2 weeks before mobilization o Product cut sheets 2 weeks before mobilization

ITEM TIMELINE

o Aggregate and stone screen reports Prior to hauling and placement o Delivery load slips; such as aggregate, borrow, and asphalt Upon Delivery o Manufacturing test results and Material Production certifications

As required o Quality control in-place test results As required o Manufacturer’s instructions, Warranty

Information, and Supplemental Data Upon Delivery o As-built Drawings Upon Completion o Proper invoices As required o Progress certifications and quantity measurements With Invoices o Certificates of Payment With Invoices o Certified Payroll Reports With Invoices

* "List of Subs & Suppliers" assumes that an Item is supplied which meets the Specifications as written.

Evaluation of product substitution requires review and approval by the CO/COR, and may require a longer schedule.

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.

Green Products

The contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investtment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Enviromental, Energy, and Transportation Management”, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations to provide green products. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased, recycled content, energy star, and environmentally preferable products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that are required for performance of this construction project.

Fertilizers

Tackifiers StarTak100 or approved equal Rolled Erosion Control Products North American Green S150BN or approved equal

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Affirmative Procurement Program go to http://www.biopreferred.gov/bioPreferredCatalog/faces/jsp/catalogLanding.jsp

The following is a list of categories for EPA designated products (recycled content) that are required for performance of this construction project.

Nonpressure Pipe 100% post-consumer HDPE or approved equal

For more information regarding Environmental Protection Agency list of designated products to http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm

The following is a list of EnergyStar products that are required for performance of this construction job:

NONE

For more information regarding Energy Star products go to http://www.energystar.gov/

SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.1 SUMMARY

A. References: In addition to publications referenced in the Contract and FAR 52.236-13, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions, and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions.

1. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards.

3. 40 CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

4. 40 CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of Hazardous

Waste.

5. 40 CFR, Part 761, EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions.

B. Acquisition of Publications: Referenced CFR publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

1.2 SAFETY MEETING

A. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the Superintendent, shall meet with the Government to review the Contract's safety and health requirements.

B. The Contractor's safety and health program shall be reviewed, and implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work shall be discussed.

1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

A. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Safety and Health Programs: The Contractor shall submit, for approval, copies of the project safety and health programs, as applicable to the work scope, or required as a result of the safety meeting, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Occupational Noise Exposure.

2. Fall Protection.

3. Personnel Protective Equipment.

http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm http://www.energystar.gov/

4. Control of Hazardous Energy.

5. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices.

6. Lead.

7. Respirator Protection.

8. Confined spaces.

9. Heavy Equipment Operation

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Special facilities, devices, equipment and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the Work shall comply with 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I and other applicable regulations.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. In accordance with FAR 52.236-13, when the Contractor is notified by the Government, of noncompliance with safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. In accordance with FAR 52.236-13 if the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by Government notice. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

3.2 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others.

3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.

B. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

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 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 138 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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 within ___10___ days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at __TBD_________.

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

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

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

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 for a contract claim.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT CLEANING

All soil moving equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned to make it free of soil, noxious weed seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds prior to being delivered to the project site. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, noxious weed seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection by the C.O.R., prior to the equipment being delivered to the site, does not disclose such material present. Disassembly of equipment components is not required. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service at least five (5) working days prior to moving each piece of soil moving equipment onto the project site, unless otherwise agreed.

The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all soil moving equipment prior to moving them off a project site or between work areas on a project site that are known to be infested with noxious weed species of concern and other work areas, if any, that are free of noxious weed species of concern. Areas known to be infested with specific noxious weed species of concern to the Forest Service shall be noted in the Schedule of Work. The Contractor and the Forest Service shall agree on the methods of cleaning, location for the cleaning and control of off-site impacts, if any.

When new areas of infestation of noxious weeds of concern to the Forest Service are identified on the project site by either the Forest Service or Contractor they shall be promptly reported to the other party.

INVOICING

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices are to be submitted online via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform.

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Your company must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account in order to submit an invoice on this project.

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2015) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

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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) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEC 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Alt 1 (Jan 1997) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (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) Alt 1 (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)

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52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007 1987) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2015) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (Oct 2015) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) --Alternate I (SEP 1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

(Applicable if contract is over $30,000) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Past performance reviews required by subpart 42.15;

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) Public requests for system information posted prior to April 15, 2011, will be handled under Freedom of Information Act procedures, including, where appropriate, procedures promulgated under E.O. 12600.

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Oct 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause, “Armed Forces service medal veteran,” “disabled veteran,”

“active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran,” and “recently separated veteran,” have the meanings given in FAR 22.1301.

https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2022_13.html#wp1085590

(b) Unless the Contractor is a State or local government agency, the Contractor shall report at least annually, as required by the Secretary of Labor, on—

(1) The total number of employees in the contractor’s workforce, by job category and hiring location, who are disabled veterans, other protected veterans (i.e., active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans), Armed Forces service medal veterans, and recently separated veterans;

(2) The total number of new employees hired during the period covered by the report, and of the total, the number of disabled veterans, other protected veterans (i.e., active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans), Armed Forces service medal veterans, and recently separated veterans; and

(3) The maximum number and minimum number of employees of the Contractor or subcontractor at each hiring location during the period covered by the report.

(c) The Contractor shall report the above items by completing the Form VETS-100A, entitled “Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report (VETS-100A Report).”

(d) The Contractor shall submit VETS-100A Reports no later than September 30 of each year.

(e) The employment activity report required by paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause shall reflect total new hires, and maximum and minimum number of employees, during the most recent 12–month period preceding the ending date selected for the report. Contractors may select an ending date—

(1) As of the end of any pay period between July 1 and August 31 of the year the report is due; or

(2) As of December 31, if the Contractor has prior written approval from the Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission to do so for purposes of submitting the Employer Information Report EEO-1 (Standard Form 100).

(f) The number of veterans reported must be based on data known to the contractor when completing the VETS-100A. The contractor’s knowledge of veterans status may be obtained in a variety of ways, including an invitation to applicants to self-identify (in accordance with 41 CFR 60-300.42), voluntary self-disclosure by employees, or actual knowledge of veteran status by the contractor. This paragraph does not relieve an employer of liability for discrimination under 38 U.S.C. 4212.

(g) The Contractor shall insert the terms of this clause in subcontracts of $100,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor.

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 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.

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(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.

(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; and

(2) Submit this report no later than—

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

(ii) At the end of contract performance.

52.225-9 Buy American Act-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)…