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OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-24H8-S-13-0060

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

FORMCHECKBOX

SEALED BID (IFB)

FORMCHECKBOX

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

7/18/13

PAGE OF PAGES

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

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

North East Acquisition Team 4 Farm Colony Drive

Warren, PA 16365 Same as block 7, ATTN: Melissa Conn No faxed or emailed offers

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Melissa Conn B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 814-728-6241 mconn@fs.fed.us

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):

NE Swift Timber Sale Turnback Road Reconstruction

White Mountain National Forest

Price Range The Government’s Construction Estimate is $402,144.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving

FORMCHECKBOX

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.)

FORMCHECKBOX

YES

FORMCHECKBOX

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 2:00 pm ET (hour) local time August 16, 2013 (date). 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

FORMCHECKBOX

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.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

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)

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

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

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

FORMCHECKBOX

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

FORMCHECKBOX

41 U.S.C. 253(c)( 5 )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

FORMCHECKBOX

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.

FORMCHECKBOX

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) Melissa Conn

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-1a – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS A, Road28:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION
Meth. of Meas.*
PAY

UNIT**

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

ITEM

PRICE

A-15101
Mobilization+
LSQ
LS
All
A-15205
Bridge survey and staking; Method II, Tolerance E
CQ
Each
5
A-15211
Construction survey and staking; Method II, Tolerance E
CQ
Mile
0.75
A-15216
Establish Clearing Limits
CQ
Mile
1.32
A-15702
Silt Fence / erosion control

(optional straw wattles or stump-grinding windrow)

CQ
LF
1000
A-15707
Straw Bales
AQ
Each
50
A-15708
Ditch-line Check Dams
AQ
Each
50
A-20101
Clearing and Grubbing
CQ
Acre
5
A-20305
Removal of Obstructions
LSQ
LS
All
A-20405
Unclassified Borrow; bank run fill
CQ
CY
128
A-20407
Select Borrow; bridge & approaches backfill
CQ
CY
238
A-20415
Unsuitable Excavation; rock excavation
CQ
CY
128
A-20419
Drainage Excavation; leadoff ditches
CQ
CY
500
A-25101
Riprap; class 5
CQ
CY
128
A-25209
Geotextile Fabric
CQ
SY
100
A-30103
Aggregate Base: Grading 2"-minus, Compact B
CQ
CY
236
A-30111
Aggregate Surface: Grading 3/4"-minus, Compact B
CQ
CY
200
A-30326
Roadway Recondition
CQ
Mile
2.16
A-57103a
Prefabricated Bridge; 40-foot span

Design, Fabricate, Deliver, Install

AQ
LF
40
A-57103b
Prefabricated Bridge; 46-foot span

Design, Fabricate, Deliver, Install

AQ
LF
46
A-57105a
Bridge Abutment; type 1
AQ
Each
8
A-57105b
Bridge Abutment; type 2
AQ
Each
2
A-57202b
Log Bridge; 16-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
16
A-57202c
Log Bridge; 18-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
18
A-57202d
Log Bridge; 25-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
25
A-602T18
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 18"dia.
AQ
LF
724
A-602T24
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 24"dia.
AQ
LF
72
A-62501
Seeding; dry method
CQ
Acre
2.6
A-63301
Signs and Posts; bridge object marker

Install Govt-provided Signs and Post

AQ
Each
20
A-63501
Temporary Traffic Control
LSQ
LS
All

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-A: ROAD 28

B-1b – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS B, Road28A:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION
Meth. of Meas.*
PAY

UNIT**

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

ITEM

PRICE

B-15101
Mobilization+
LSQ
LS
All
B-15205
Bridge survey and staking; Method II, Tolerance E
CQ
Each
4
B-15211
Construction survey and staking; Method II, Tolerance E
CQ
Mile
0.5
B-15216
Establish Clearing Limits
CQ
Mile
1.12
B-15702
Silt Fence / erosion control

(optional straw wattles or stump-grinding windrow)

CQ
LF
800
B-15707
Straw Bales
AQ
Each
38
B-15708
Ditch-line Check Dams
AQ
Each
38
B-20101
Clearing and Grubbing
CQ
Acre
2.7
B-20405
Unclassified Borrow; bank run fill
CQ
CY
128
B-20407
Select Borrow; bridge & approaches backfill
CQ
CY
182
B-20415
Unsuitable Excavation; rock excavation
CQ
CY
128
B-20419
Drainage Excavation; leadoff ditches
CQ
CY
400
B-25101
Riprap; class 5
CQ
CY
128
B-25209
Geotextile Fabric
CQ
SY
100
B-30103
Aggregate Base: Grading 2"-minus, Compact B
CQ
CY
236
B-30326
Roadway Recondition
CQ
Mile
1.12
B-57105a
Bridge Abutment; type 1
AQ
Each
6
B-57105b
Bridge Abutment; type 2
AQ
Each
2
B-57202a
Log Bridge; 10-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
10
B-57202b
Log Bridge; 16-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
16
B-57202e
Log Bridge; 28-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
28
B-57202f
Log Bridge; 30-foot span

Harvest, Process, Deliver, Assemble

AQ
LF
30
B-602T18
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 18"dia.
AQ
LF
706
B-602T24
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 24"dia.
AQ
LF
24
B-62501
Seeding; dry method
CQ
Acre
1.4
B-63301
Signs and Posts; bridge object marker

Install Govt-provided Signs and Post

AQ
Each
16

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-B: ROAD 28A

B-1c – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS C, Road5174:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION
Meth. of Meas.*
PAY

UNIT**

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

ITEM

PRICE

C-15101
Mobilization+
LSQ
LS
All
C-15702
Silt Fence / erosion control

(optional straw wattles or stump-grinding windrow)

CQ
LF
100
C-20305
Removal of Obstructions
LSQ
LS
All
C-20101
Clearing and Grubbing
CQ
Acre
1.6
C-20419
Drainage Excavation; leadoff ditches
CQ
CY
100
C-30111
Aggregate Surface: Grading 3/4"-minus, Compact B
CQ
CY
84
C-30326
Roadway Recondition
CQ
Mile
0.68
C-602T18
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 18"dia.
AQ
LF
52
C-602T24
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 24"dia.
AQ
LF
127
C-62501
Seeding; dry method
CQ
Acre
0.8

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-C: ROAD 5174

B-1d – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS D, Road602:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION
Meth. of Meas.*
PAY

UNIT**

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

ITEM

PRICE

D-15101
Mobilization+
LSQ
LS
All
D-15205
Bridge survey and staking; Method II, Tolerance E
CQ
Each
1
D-15211
Construction survey and staking; Method II, Tolerance E
CQ
Mile
0.4
D-15216
Establish Clearing Limits
CQ
Mile
1.44
D-15702
Silt Fence / erosion control

(optional straw wattles or stump-grinding windrow)

CQ
LF
500
D-15707
Straw Bales
AQ
Each
50
D-15708
Ditch-line Check Dams
AQ
Each
50
D-20101
Clearing and Grubbing
CQ
Acre
3.5
D-20305
Removal of Obstructions
LSQ
LS
All
D-20405
Unclassified Borrow; bank run fill
CQ
CY
128
D-20407
Select Borrow; bridge & approaches backfill
CQ
CY
100
D-20419
Drainage Excavation; leadoff ditches
CQ
CY
500
D-25101
Riprap; class 5
CQ
CY
30
D-25209
Geotextile Fabric
CQ
SY
100
D-30103
Aggregate Base: Grading 2"-minus, Compact B
CQ
CY
236
D-30326
Roadway Recondition
CQ
Mile
1.44
D-57104
Gov't-Provide Prefabricated Bridge; 50-foot span

Deliver, Install

AQ
LF
50
D-57105b
Bridge Abutment; type 2
AQ
Each
2
D-602T18
Temporary Culvert Pipe; 18"dia.
AQ
LF
816
D-61902
Gate; steel tube

Furnish and Install Gate, Install Govt-provided Signs

AQ
LF
1
D-62501
Seeding; dry method
CQ
Acre
1.8
D-63301
Signs and Posts; bridge object marker

Install Govt-provided Signs and Post

AQ
Each
4
D-63501
Temporary Traffic Control
LSQ
LS
All

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-D: ROAD 602

Totals:

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-A: ROAD 28

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-B: ROAD 28A

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-C: ROAD 5174

SUBTOTAL PRICE, ITEM LIST-D: ROAD 602

GRAND TOTAL

* Designated Method of Measurement

AQ – Actual Quantity

CQ – Contract Quantity LSQ – Lump Sum Quantity ** Designated Pay Units

CY – Cubic Yard EA – Each LBS – Pounds LF – Linear Foot LS – Lump Sum SY – Square Yard NOTES: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, be shall incidental to the contract price, include bond payments under Mobilization.

The Bidder must bid on all items. Only unit prices to the nearest $0.01 will be accepted. Where extended unit prices do not agree with totals or subtotals shown by the Bidder, the unit price governs. Unit prices and extended prices shall be rounded to the nearest one cent.

+All primary mobilization costs shall be included in base item A-15101. Mobilization costs reflected in items B-15101, C-15101, and D-15101 are included for moving equipment from site-to-site within project area, and for ancillary activities with individual site after primary mobilization has occurred.

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

A pre-bid tour is scheduled at the site on August 06, 2013 at 10am ET. Participants will meet at Covered Bridge Parking Area, off Highway 112, approximately 5 miles West of Conway, NH.

This is a construction project which has the following bonding requirements 20% bid bond with offer submission

100% performance bond upon contract award

100% payment bond upon contract award A technical proposal is required to be submitted with your offer. See Section L for instructions.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

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.

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

a) Introduction – The Forest Service (FS) is soliciting offers for the reconstruction of various existing roads in Albany, NH within the White Mountain National Forest, Saco District. The road work is intended as part of access needed into the FS-operated NE Swift Timber Sale.

The contractor(s) shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, tools, supplies, permits (when and if required), coordination with utilities, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the work specified. The desired outcome is in strict accordance with the standards attached to this solicitation and adherence to the contract awarded. The awarded contract and referenced documents shall constitute the entire agreement including all terms and conditions applicable to the contract.

Work will be completed as shown in the drawings and specifications as referenced or included in this contract, including provisions.

b) Description of Work – Work includes but is not limited to: clearing and grubbing, road grading, roadway excavation and embankment, placement of aggregate, furnish and place drainage structures; including culverts, log bridges, and pre-fabricated portable bridges of various lengths.

c) Project Location – Project is located in Town of Albany, accessed from Passaconaway Road.

d) Construction Estimate – $402,144

e) Pre-bid Tour – A pre-bid tour is scheduled at the site on August 06, 2013 at 10am ET. Meet at Covered Bridge Parking Area, off Highway 112, approximately 5 miles West of Conway, NH.

f) Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain directional information by contacting Bill Dauer at the Forest Supervisor's Office, White Mountain National Forest, Campton, New Hampshire, telephone (603) 536-6207, or can call the Saco District Office, Conway, New Hampshire, telephone (603) 447-5448.

g) Start Work – It is estimated that work will begin on September 16, 2013.

h) Period of Performance – Work shall be completed by September 15, 2014. The Period of Performance includes pre-construction activities such as obtaining permits, and ordering and delivery of materials; and performance of the work. Extensions past November 15, 2014 shall not be granted for any reason.

i) Government Furnished Materials – Prefabricated Portable bridge, signs, and posts. Contractor to pick up from government storage, deliver to site, and install. Government Storage Location: Bartlett C&M Wareyard, 31 Pine Street, Bartlett NH 03812. Bridge removal and delivery back to storage is not part of this contract.

j) 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.

k) Submittals – In addition to submittal of permits, bonds, and other forms required under the contract provisions; the Contractor shall submit work schedules, manufacturer’s instructions and specifications, and production certifications to the Forest Service prior to ordering or incorporating material into the project.

l) Staging Area – The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO on a staging area location. 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.

m) Electrical – There is no electrical service on this project.

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

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.

o) 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.

p) 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 Drawings 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 be closed at all times by use of existing gate. Provide adequate traffic control signage to protect the area in accordance with MUTCD requirements.

Any emergency vehicle shall be allowed immediate reasonable passage.

q) 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.

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 surface drainage and minimization of erosion.

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 shall then notify the Forest Service and not resume excavation until written approval is given by the authorized officer.

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

C-2- 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-3 - DRAWINGS

The NE Swift Timber Sale – Specified Road Plans are applicable to this project and included as attached, see Section J.

C-4 – EXISTING UTILITIES

The Contractor shall contact Utility Locaters prior to any excavation, trenching, or other ground disturbing activity. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting or otherwise replacing utilities damaged by Contractor’s operations.

C-5 - 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.

C-6 – SUBMITTAL AND NOTIFICATIONS

Submittal Schedule:

The following required items need to be submitted for approval by the CO according to the schedule shown to prevent delays or stoppages of work.

SUBMTTAL ITEM
SCHEDULE
(
Construction Schedule
2 weeks before mobilization
(
List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
2 weeks before mobilization
(
Safety Plan and Emergency Contacts
2 weeks before mobilization
(
Traffic control plan
2 weeks before mobilization
(
Letter of Contractor’s on-site superintendent
2 weeks before mobilization
(
Aggregate and stone screen reports
Prior to hauling and placement
(
Aggregate, borrow and riprap load slips
As delivered
(
Shop Drawings
Prior to ordering
(
Manufacturer specifications and fabrication sheets
Prior to ordering
(
Manufacturer instructions
As delivered
(
Concrete mix design
Prior to ordering
(
Construction QC test results
As tested
(
Proper invoices
As required
(
Certified payroll
With invoices

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
(
Change in Schedule
As soon as identified
(
Change in Subcontractors or Suppliers
As soon as identified
(
Intent to mobilize
48 hours
(
Intent to start excavation
48 hours
(
Intent to place or backfill against structure (including laying pipe)
48 hours

Biobased & Recycled Content 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 and recycled products.

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Affirmative Procurement Program go to http://www.biopreferred.gov/bioPreferredCatalog/faces/jsp/catalogLanding.jsp (ie: possible items: erosion control, fertilizer) For more information regarding Environmental Protection Agency list of designate products to http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm (ie: possible items: concrete, traffic barricades, signage)

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.

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)

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternate I (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 September 15, 2014. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by September 16, 2013. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

AGAR 452.236-79 Opted Timber Sale Road Requirements (NOV 1996)

This contract is for the construction of timber sale road(s) which a timber purchaser has opted to have the Government construct. The Government is obligated to make these roads available to the timber purchaser by November 15, 2014. (Contract may not be extended past this date for any reason) Failure to make these roads available by this date could result in Government liability for delay to the timber purchase for which the Contractor might become liable should the Contractor fail to complete this contract within the specified and allowed contract time.

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

FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations are as indicated on the drawings.

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.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (OCT 2010)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)

52.204-99 System for Award Management Registration (AUG 2012) (DEVIATION)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (DEC 2012)

52.204-13 Central Contractor Registration Maintenance (DEC 2012) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010)

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 (JAN 2011) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011)

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2012)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (JUL 2005)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUN 2010)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2008) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 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 (APR 1984)

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 (OCT 1995)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 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)

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)

52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984) Alt 1 (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 (AUG 1987)

52.244-2 Subcontracts (OCT 2010)

52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (Dec 1996) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2011)

52.245-1 Property Records - Alt 1 (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (Aug 2010)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2010)

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 (FEB 2012) (for contracts over $500,000)

(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 Central Contractor Registration 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 consists of two segments—

(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 Veterans (SEP 2010)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause, “Armed Forces service medal veteran,” “disabled veteran,” “other protected veteran,” and “recently separated veteran,” have the meanings given in the Equal Opportunity for Veterans clause 52.222-35.

(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, 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, 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 (Jul 2012)

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

(1) The product cannot be acquired—

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

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

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

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

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

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

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

(1) Report to the environmental point of contract identified in paragraph (d) of this clause, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30;

(2) Submit this report not later than—

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

(ii) At the end of contract performance; and

(3) Contact the environmental point of contact to obtain the preferred submittal format, if that format is not specified in this contract.

(d) The environmental point of contact for this contract is mconn@fs.fed.us. Agency reporting website is http://www.biopreferred.gov.

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Postconsumer material” means a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. Postconsumer material is a part of the broader category of “recovered material.”

“Recovered material” means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.

(b) The Contractor, on completion of this contract, shall—

(1) Estimate the percentage of the total recovered material content for EPA-designated item(s) delivered and/or used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post-consumer material content; and

(2) Submit this estimate to mconn@fs.fed.us.

FAR 52.225-9

Buy American Act-Construction Materials (SEP 2010)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 ( 46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means—

(3) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(4) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

_______NONE_________________________________________

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that—

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a…

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