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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-24H8-S-10-0026

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

12/17/2009

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

North East Acquisition Team

4 Farm Colony Drive

Warren, PA 16365 Same as 7

No faxes or emails accepted.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Melissa Conn B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 814 728-6241

SOLICITATION

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

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

Road Resurfacing IDIQ on the Green Mountain National Forest.

Project Description: Roadbed preparation and placement of 6 inches of aggregate surface course on various roads located on the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont.

Location: North Half work will be done on various Forest Service roads in Addison and Windsor Counties, VT. South Half work will be done on various Forest Service roads in Windham and Rutland Counties, VT.

Price Range: This is anticipated to be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) with a minimum guarantee in the amount of $25,000 over the life of the contract. Maximum contract amount shall not exceed $500,000. Contract will consist of one base year and two option years. The government reserves the right to make either a single or multiple award under this solicitation.

Solicitation advertised for full and open competition pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. (FAR 19.10)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within __ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See Section F.)

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

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

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00pm Eastern time on January 19, 2010. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee

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is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

C.

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

D.

Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

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

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

1. 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

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

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

SECTION B

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

North Half Road Resurfacing Green Mountain National Forest Townships of Goshen, Ripton and Hancock, VT

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

NORTH HALF ROAD RESURFACING - CY2010

30101

Aggregate surface course (furnish and deliver only)

Cubic Yard

30301

Roadbed reconditioning

Mile

OPTION YEAR 1: NORTH HALF ROAD RESURFACING - CY2011

Cubic Yard

$______N/A______

Mile

OPTION YEAR 2: NORTH HALF ROAD RESURFACING - CY2012

Cubic Yard

$_______N/A______

Mile

South Half Road Resurfacing Green Mountain National Forest Townships of Somerset, Mt. Tabor, and Peru, VT

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

SOUTH HALF ROAD RESURFACING - CY2010

Cubic Yard

Mile

OPTION YEAR 1: SOUTH HALF ROAD RESURFACING - CY2011

Aggregate surface course (furnish and deliver only) In Hauling Vehicle-Actual Quantity

Cubic Yard

$______N/A_______

Mile

OPTION YEAR 2: SOUTH HALF ROAD RESURFACING - CY2012

Aggregate surface course (furnish and deliver only) In Hauling Vehicle-Actual Quantity

Cubic Yard

$______N/A_______

Mile

Limitation on Offer: I have submitted an offer for both North and South work. However, I would like to limit my award to only one item. My first choice would be [ ] North Half, [ ] South Half. (fill in only if applicable).

Notes:

1. Any contract awarded will be an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

2. AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988) During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $25,000, but not in excess of $500,000.

3. Item 30101, Aggregate Surface Course (furnish and deliver only), shall be bid for the first year only (through 12/31/2010). Item 30101 prices for subsequent years will be negotiated prior to the issuance of any task orders for those years.

4. Item 30102, Aggregate Surface Course, Compaction Method A (placement only), shall pay for the cost of placement of the material provided under item 30101 and shall be paid for per mile. The average roadway width for roads under this contract is 20 feet.

5. Item 30301, roadbed reconditioning will be for shaping the roadbed to adequately receive the Aggregate Surface Course and shall be paid for per mile.

6. Item 001 is for performance and payment bond costs and shall be paid at the rate offered in the schedule by the contractor on all task orders that require bonding.

7. Refer to the site location maps for possible locations of resurfacing.

8. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled.

9. The government reserves the right to make either a single or multiple award under this solicitation. If you’re interested in only North Half work, fill in your prices for North Half and write “No Bid” on South Half (or vice versa). If you’re interested in both North Half or South Half, fill in pricing for both. If you want to be considered for both, but only have the capacity to do one, indicate your first choice on the “Limitation on Offer” above.

10. The need for payment and performance bonds will be determined for each individual task order at the time of issuance. If the individual task order exceeds $100,000, a payment bond and a performance bond for the total price of the task order will be required within ten days. If the individual task order is less than $100,000, only a payment bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) will be required. Failure to provide bonds within ten days of a task order issuance is grounds for termination for default. No bid guarantee is required.

11. There is a requirement to submit a technical proposal with your offer. See Section L & M for preparation instructions.

12. In order to be considered for award, all offerors must be registered in www.ccr.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov

13. Awardee will be required to register in the Contractor Performance System upon contract award. http://cps.od.nih.gov/Contractor_Info7.html Blank Page

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract

Roadbed preparation and placement of 6 inches of aggregate surface course on various roads located on the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont.

Project Location

North Half work will be done on various Forest Service roads in Addison and Windsor Counties, VT. South Half work will be done on various Forest Service roads in Windham and Rutland Counties, VT. See attached location maps.

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 FP-03, Section C of this contract, and Section J of this contract.

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.

Standard Specifications

"Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges on Federal Highway Projects" (FP-03, U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The following standard specifications with any references apply to this contract:

Road Resurfacing Project on Green Mountain FP-03 Specification List

Note:

This list is NOT all-inclusive and is for reference only. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all construction conforms to the appropriate specification section and all referenced specifications within that section.

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

The Forest Service Supplemental Specifications are revisions to the FP-03 Standard Specifications that incorporate specification changes or additions that are specific requirements and unique to this particular project. The FP-03 specifications are modified as follows:

Preface

Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

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101.01 Meaning of Terms

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101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

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101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

Contractor--The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “purchaser”.

Culvert--No definition.

Right-of-Way--A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Add the following:

Adjustment in Contract Price--“Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change--“Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

Forest Service--The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line--A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road--Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser--The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse--A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Schedule of Items--A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Utilization Standards--The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work

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Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

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Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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Add the following subsection:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material

105.02_nat_us_01_18_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Add the following:

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

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105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

· Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

· Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

· Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

· Containment procedures.

· Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

· Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

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Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment

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Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

151 - Mobilization

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151.03 Payment

Delete the entire subsection and add the following:

151.03 Payment

Mobilization is considered an indirect cost of this contract and will not be compensated as a separate work item.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 - Public Traffic

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Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

156-Public Traffic

Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels

Retro-reflective sheeting

718.01

Temporary concrete barrier

Temporary plastic fence

710.11

Temporary traffic control devices

718.22

156.03 General. Unless otherwise noted, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed 30 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 30 minutes.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing road for traffic control purposes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Temporary road closures shall not be allowed unless approved by the CO. Delays shall be allowed as noted in 156.03.

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

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301 Title Change.

Change the title to: Section 301 Aggregate Courses 301.01_nat_us_03_03_2005

301.01 Work.

Add the following:

Work includes producing aggregate by pit-run, grid rolling, screening, or crushing methods, or placing Government-furnished aggregate. Work may include additive mineral filler, or binder.

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301.02 Material.

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301.03 General.

Add the following:

Written approval of the roadbed is required before placing aggregate.

For pit run or grid-rolled material, furnish material smaller than the maximum size. No gradation other than maximum size will be required for pit-run or grid-rolled material. For grid rolling, use all suitable material that can be reduced to maximum size. After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose of it as directed by the CO.

Provide additives or binder, if required, at the proportions specified

Develop and use Government furnished sources according to Section 105.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpiled according to Section 320. Establish stockpile sites at locations approved. Clear and grub stockpile sites according to Section 201.

The color of the aggregate shall be either earth tones or medium to dark gray. White aggregate is not acceptable.

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301.04 Mixing and Spreading.

Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and add the following:

Ensure that aggregate and any required additives, water, mineral filler, and binder are mixed by the specified method except, if crushed aggregate products are being produced and mineral filler, binder, or additives are required, uniformly blend following crushing. Control additive proportions to 0.5 percent dry weight.

(a) Stationary Plant Method. Mix the aggregate with other required materials in an approved mixer. Add water during the mixing operation in the amount necessary to provide the moisture content for compacting to the specified density. After mixing, transport the aggregate to the jobsite while it contains the proper moisture content, and place it on the roadbed or base course using an aggregate spreader.

(b) Travel Plant Method. After placing the aggregate for each layer with an aggregate spreader or windrow-sizing device, uniformly mix it with other required materials using a traveling mixing plant. During mixing, add water to provide the necessary moisture content for compacting.

(c) Road Mix Method. After placing the aggregate for each layer, mix it with other required materials at the required moisture content until the mixture is uniform throughout. Mix aggregate, water, and all other materials until a uniform distribution is obtained.

Spread the aggregate in a uniform layer, with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that will provide the required compacted thickness.

When placing aggregate over geotextile, place aggregate in a single lift to the full depth specified.

Route and distribute hauling and leveling equipment over the width and length of each layer.

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301.05 Compacting

Delete and replace with the following:

Compact each layer full width. Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road. Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the roller, compact the material with approved tampers or compactors.

Compact the aggregate using one of the following methods as specified:

Compaction A. Operating spreading and hauling equipment over the full width of the travelway.

Compaction B. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction C. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content between 5 and 7 percent based on total dry weight of the mixture. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction D. Compact to a density of at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 99, method C or D.

Compaction E. Compact to a density of at least 96 percent of the maximum density, as determined by the Modified Marshall Hammer Compaction Method (available upon request from USDA Forest Service, Regional Materials Engineering Center, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807).

Compaction F. Compact to a density of at least 95 per-cent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 180, method C or D.

Compaction G. Compact to a density of at least 100 percent of the maximum density as determined by the Modified Marshall Hammer Compaction Method (available upon request from USDA Forest Service, Regional Materials Engineering Center, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807).

For all compaction methods, blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. When a density requirement is specified, determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

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301.06 Surface Tolerance.

Add the following:

Thickness and Width requirements:

The maximum variation from the compacted specified thickness is ½ inch. The compacted thickness is not consistently above or below the specified thickness and the average thickness of 4 random measurements for any ½ mile of road segment is within + ¼ inch of the specified thickness.

The maximum variation from the specified width will not exceed +12 inches at any point. The compacted width is not consistently above the specified width and the average of any four random measurements along any ½ mile of road segment is within +4 inches of the specified width.

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Table 301-1 Field Density Requirements.

Table 301-1: Delete laboratory and field density requirements for base, subbase, and surfacing and replace with the following:

Compaction

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Table 301-1: Add the following:

Table 301-1—Acceptance Sampling and Testing Requirements.

Table 301-1—Acceptance Sampling and Testing Requirements.

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301.08(b) Plasticity Index.

Add the following to the first sentence:

“and under 703.05(c)(1)”.

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301.09 Measurement.

Replace the second paragraph with the following:

Measure aggregate by cubic yard compacted in place when payment is by contract quantities.

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301.10 Payment

Delete the following:

adjusted according to Subsection 106.05 303 - Road Reconditioning

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303.01 Work.

Delete and add the following:

This work consists of reconditioning ditches, shoulders, roadbeds, cattleguards, asphalt surfaces, and aggregate surfaces.

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303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning

Change the fourth sentence to the following:

Remove surface irregularities and shape to provide a uniform surface.

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Delete the last sentence and replace with the following:

Compact by operating spreading and hauling equipment over the full width of the travelway.

303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

Delete and replace with the following:

Repair soft and unstable areas to the full depth of the aggregate surface and according to Subsection 204.07. Scarify to the depth of the aggregate surface or to a depth of 6 inches, whichever is less, and remove surface irregularities. Reshape, finish, and compact the entire aggregate surface according to Subsection 301.05, Subsection 321.05, or Subsection 322.05 as applicable.

Delete Table 303-1 and replace with the following:

Table 303-1

Sampling and Testing Requirements Reporting

Time

Split

Sample

Sampling

Frequency

for conformance (106.04)

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303.10 Measurement

Modify the second paragraph as follows:

Measure ditch reconditioning and shoulder reconditioning by the mile, station, or foot horizontally along the centerline of the roadway for each side of the roadway.

Modify the third paragraph as follows:

Measure roadbed reconditioning, aggregate surface reconditioning, roadway reconditioning, and pulverizing by the mile, station or by the square yard. Measure the square yard area on a horizontal plane. Do not measure isolated areas less than 20 square yards.

703 - Aggregate

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Delete 703.05 and replace with the following:

703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate.

(a) Subbase or base aggregate. Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradation

Table 703-2

(2) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 89

25 max.

(3) Plastic limit, AASHTO T 90

Nonplastic

(4) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96

40% max.

(5) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles), 12% max.

AASHTO T 104

(6) Durability index (coarse), AASHTO T 210

35 min.

(7) Durability index (fine), AASHTO T 210

(8) Fractured faces, ASTM D 5821

50% min.

(9) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay

Do not use material that breaks up when alternately frozen and thawed or wetted and dried.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary. Fine aggregate, material passing the No. 4 sieve, shall consist of natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles.

(b) Surface course aggregate. Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradation

Table 703-3

(2) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 89

35 max.

(3) Plastic Index, AASHTO T 90

a) If the percent passing the No. 200 sieve is less than 12%

2 to 9

b) If the percent passing the No. 200 sieve is greater than 12%

Less than 2

(4) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96

40% max.

(5) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles), 12% max.

AASHTO T 104

(6) Durability index (coarse), AASHTO T 210

(7) Durability index (fine), AASHTO T 210

(8) Fractured faces, ASTM D 5821

75% min.

(9) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay

Do not use material that breaks up when alternately frozen and thawed or wetted and dried.

Do not furnish material that contains asbestos fibers.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary. Fine aggregate, material passing the No. 4 sieve, shall consist of natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles.

(c) Screened aggregate – Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of stone, slag, or gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradtion

Table 703-16

(2) Plastic Index, AASHTO T 90

Less than 9

(3) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96

55% max.

(4) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay.

Do not use material that breaks up when alternately frozen and thawed or wetted and dried.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary.

Delete Table 703-2 and replace with the following:

Table 703-2

Target Value Ranges for Subbase and Base Gradation

( ) The value in the parentheses is the allowable deviation (() from the target values..

D (Base)

C (Base)

4.0 –7.0 (3)

B (Subbase)

40 – 60 (8)

4.0 – 12.0 (4)

65 – 79 (6)

45 – 59 (7)

Delete Table 703-3 and replace with the following:

Table 703-3

Target Value Ranges for Surface Course Gradation

Grading Designation

Add Table 703-16:

Table 703-16

Gradation Requirements for Screened Aggregate

Grading Designation

4 inch

3 inch

2 inch

No. 4

15-45

15-45

15-45

PRICING OF TASK ORDERS

All Task Order shall be for a firm fixed price. Task Orders shall be for a pre priced item as shown in the Schedule of Items multiplied by the quantity needed (ie: miles, CY).

ISSUING TASK ORDERS.

1) – Road Resurfacing shall be procured under the contract through the issuance of task orders. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between the task order and this contract, the contract shall control. If mailed, a task order is considered "issued" when the government deposits the order in the mail.

2) - The Government will issue written task orders. Task orders for a project will contain a firm fixed amount that will be the total compensation for that project. This amount shall not be changed unless the requirements of the project are changed, and then only if the Contracting Officer signs prior written modification. Each task order shall include, at a minimum, all of the following information:

1. The contract number.

2. Task order number.

3. Authorized signature of a warranted Contracting Officer

4. Detailed description of the task or service to be performed.

5. Firm fixed price for the project.

6. Detailed description of required submittals, including due dates and exhibits, if appropriate.

7. Map or other adequate description of the project location.

8. Designation of Government’s Representative Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

9. Government-furnished property provided (if applicable).

TASK ORDER AMENDMENTS

Any change to a task order will be made in writing on form SF 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract. Task order amendments will be issued only by the Contracting Officer and shall be identified as an amendment of a specific task order.

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): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from the date of award through December 31, 2012.

Task Order Completion:

Individual Task Orders up to $100,000

45 days to complete after Notice to Proceed

Individual Task Orders between $100,001 - $200,000 75 days to complete after Notice to Proceed

Individual Task Orders between $200,001 - $300,000 120 days to complete after Notice to Proceed

Individual Task Orders over $300,000

Negotiated

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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.

INVOICES:

Invoices shall be submitted in arrears, no advance payments will be authorized. Submit to address shown in item 7 of SF1442.

A. In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, payment will be due 15 days after receipt of services or receipt of proper invoice whichever is later. Final invoice due in 30 days.

B. A proper invoice includes:

1. Name and address of the Contractor

2. Invoice date and invoice number (Contractors should be encouraged to use unique invoice numbers to facilitate processing in IAS)

3. Contract/order number

4. Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price

5. Shipping and payment terms (unless mutually agreed that this information is only required in the contract)

6. Name and address of contractor official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment)

7. Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice

8. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or D-U-N-S+4 (optional but highly recommended) Contractors are encouraged to subscribe to the US Treasury website for Payment Advice Internet Delivery (PAID) at https://fmsapps.treas.gov/paid/ This service is free and provides vendors with advance notification of payments processed through EFT

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (FAR 52.236-2) (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of (1) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract, or (2) unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed as a result of the conditions, an equitable adjustment shall be made under this clause and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

(c) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause shall be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required; provided, that the time prescribed in (a) above for giving written notice may be extended by the Contracting Officer.

(d) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.

SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (FAR 52.236-3) (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to (1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

(2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads; (3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (FAR 236-5) (APR 1984)

(a) All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment to be incorporated into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other information concerning the performance, capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment. When required by this contract or by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the material or articles which the Contractor contemplates incorporating into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall provide full information concerning the material or articles. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor's expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Machinery, equipment, material, and articles that do not have the required approval shall be installed or used at the risk of subsequent rejection.

(c) All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

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

At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is…