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SERVICE RFQ SOL NO: AG-4419-S-10-0023

UNIT: 0909

PROJ NAME: Mechanical Fuels Reduction

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item No.

Description Qty

Unit

Unit Price

Total Price

1 Devil Track Understory Fuels Reduction 226 Acres 2 Caribou Understory Fuels Reduction 62 Acres 3 Honeymoon Understory Fuels Reduction 351 Acres 4 Sawbill Understory Fuels Reduction 90 Acres 5 Mitawan Understory Fuels Reduction 171 Acres

6 McDougal Understory Fuels Reduction 285 Acres 7 Fernberg Understory Fuels Reduction 258 Acres

Optional 8 Tait Understory Fuels Reduction 76 Acres

Optional 9 Temperance Understory Fuels Reduction 200 Acres

TOTALS 1719 Acres

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/

WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Project Description

The purpose of this project is to reduce fire risk in wildland-urban interface areas. Fire suppression has allowed shade tolerant species such as balsam fir to establish and proliferate in the understory of upland forest types. Decades of fire exclusion has resulted in a change in species composition, higher fuel loadings, an increase in ladder fuels, and a severe departure in the frequency and intensity of fires that would have occurred here historically. The work to be performed will reduce the understory fuel hazards of designated stands. Implementation of these treatments would substantially reduce the risk of wildfires threatening adjacent values at risk.

A. Vegetation Description

Bid Item #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 Stands are either 1) Mature pine with a heavy under story of balsam fir – some have been thinned and some have not been thinned. Spacing in some of the stands may be tight. Operators need to be aware of spacing issue prior to bidding on contract. 2) Over mature hardwood species with a heavy under story of balsam fir species. Most stands are adjacent to or near private property.

Bid Item #7

• The four Greenstone units have scattered to moderate density of over story white pine.

Mature to decadent paper birch is also scattered throughout the unit with a few areas having a moderate density in the over story. The units are separated by cedar or ash swales. The terrain is short, rolling hills with occasional steep slopes. Bedrock and rock outcrops are evident throughout the area. Access is by SFR919 via Forest Road 443 (Madden Creek Road) and SU544301.

• The Jasper unit has a scattered mixture of white pine, aspen, jack pine and paper birch throughout. Pockets of dense, young to mature aspen four to eight inches at DBH are common along the northern portion of the unit. Balsam fir is predominantly in the under story. The terrain is short, rolling hills with occasional steep slopes. Bedrock and rock outcrops are evident throughout the area. Access is by FR 438 (Moose Lake Road).

B. Project Location

Bid Item #1: Located on the Gunflint Ranger District. Units are within 15 miles of Hwy 61 off of the Gunflint Trail near Devil Track Lake.

Bid Item #2: Located on the Tofte Ranger District. Units are within 15 miles of Hwy 61 off of the Clara Road and the Caribou Trail.

Bid Item #3: Located on the Tofte Ranger District. Units are within 15 miles of Hwy 61 off of the Honeymoon Trail.

Bid Item #4: Located on the Tofte Ranger District near the town of Isabella off of Highway 61 and near Mitawan Lake.

Bid Item #5 and #6: Located on the Tofte Ranger District near the town of Isabella off of Highway 61, and near McDougal Lake.

Bid Item #7: Located on the Kawishiwi Ranger District off the Fernberg Trail.

Optional Bid Item #8: Located on the Tofte Ranger District. Units are off the Caribou Trail near Tait Lake.

Optional Bid Item #9: Located on the Tofte Ranger District. Units are off the Sawbill Trail approximately 10 miles from Highway 61.

C. Maps: The enclosed vicinity map shows the general location for the sites. The enclosed project maps show the specific locations.

D. Unit Boundaries: These are marked with orange colored flagging. No-treatment areas within the unit are flagged with pink or yellow/black flagging. Private property boundaries are marked with pink flagging.

E. Changes (Acreages) Due to the nature of the work and unknowns’ which may be encountered, changes in acreage of units can be expected. If acres are less than what is shown, additional areas identified in optional bid item #8 and #9 may be added to account for those acres.

Specifications – Bid Item #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9

A. Cut and dispose of understory hazardous fuels.

1. Understory fuels include down and dead material greater than 3" dbh, dead snags less than 6" dbh, and live and dead balsam less than 5" dbh. Leave 1-2 trees per acre of dead and down greater than 5” dbh for wildlife purposes.

2. Acceptable methods for disposing of vegetative materials include:

- Piling: If piling, piles must be at least 20’ from tree boles. Piles should be no more than 14’ in diameter. Piles cannot be located within 50’ of private property boundaries. Vegetation must be piled compactly in a vertical and horizontal manner which maximizes consumption when piles are burned at a later date by the US Forest Service.

- Mulching: Fuel bed depth can be no more than 2’ in height on average throughout the unit.

- Chipping: Chips need to be evenly distributed through the stand or removed from the site.

In areas where it is not feasible to pile vegetative materials, crushing may occur. Fuel bed height cannot be more than 2’ in these areas.

2. Do not cut the following species: white pine, tamarack, and cedar.

3. Avoid operating around the base of birch greater than 4” dbh to minimize damage to the root system.

4. Brush may be crushed and cut for operability purposes. Dispose of brush in the same manner specified above for fuels.

5. Treat only upland areas. Treatment not allowed in lowland areas.

6. For operability purposes, single larger diameter (5”dbh and greater) trees may be cut. Species that may be cut for operability purposes are paper birch, aspen, maple, balsam and spruce. Any trees cut for operability purposes must be disposed of as specified above. Removal of trees for operability purposes must be approved in advance with the COR or his/her representative.

B. Survey markers and other sensitive features are flagged in pink or black/yellow. Do not treat in these areas.

C. Damage done by the contractor to roads, access routes and trails in the area of the work shall be repaired immediately by the contractor.

D. Unworkable areas may include, but are not limited to stream channels, rock outcrops, piling areas, naturally wet areas, and other sensitive areas. Unworkable areas will be identified and approved by the COR or his/her representative.

E. Some units are accessed through private property. Access to these stands has to be coordinated with the COR prior to conducting work.

F. Avoid mechanical damage to residual white pine, red pine, and northern white cedar. Trees designated for crushing may be left if these trees are located next to the residual trees and the process of removing them would damage the residual trees. Avoid working in areas with high tree density where bole damage is unavoidable.

AAP# WFM-0900-1-HFR-686-0909-01

G. Minimize the amount of material placed underneath residual white pine, red pine and cedar canopies by pushing material away from the residual trees when possible.

H. Avoid dense patches of white pine saplings six (6) feet in height and in areas 30 feet in diameter or more.

Additional Specifications for Individual Units

A. Tait Unit #1, Tait Unit #3, Honeymoon Unit #1, and Inga Unit #3, and Mitiwan Unit #1 A non-native invasive species (Tansy) has been identified within these units. These areas are designated for noxious weed treatment. Coordinate with COR to ensure work is not conducted in these areas if treatment has not occurred.

B. Devil Track Unit #3

Access is from the west on an old temporary road through a 20 year old aspen cut area. Road will need to be brushed. There is a small stream crossing that can be crossed during dry periods. Brush will need to be cleared from the stream crossing area and can be used to create a temporary crossing. In the aspen cut over area, the access to the unit is marked with orange flagging. Some trees will need to be removed for access – remove the least amount of trees necessary for access.

C. Devil Track Unit #2

1. On slopes exceeding 18%, operations are confined to the lower and upper end of slopes.

Operate parallel to the slope where possible. Avoid creating long uninterrupted equipment paths that could channel water and erode soil. Some slopes are steep enough that equipment cannot operate. These areas will need to be treated by hand. Slash disposal is not required in the excessively steep areas. Slash will need to be placed as close to the ground as possible to allow for rapid decomposition. Fuel bed height can be no more than 2 feet in height on average.

2. Existing openings along CC8 need to be cleared. Take advantage of the existing opening to use as slash disposal areas if needed. These areas are flagged with blue flagging.

D. Tait Unit #3 No mechanical operations on slopes greater than 18% allowed.

E. Clara Unit #2 Do not park vehicles or equipment along the Honeymoon Trail during September or October due to high vehicle traffic that time of year.

F. Honeymoon Unit #1

Cannot operate in September and October.

G. Mitiwan Unit #2 Access requires crossing a stream. Equipment may cross the stream during dry periods if approved by the COR. Otherwise, a culvert is required for crossing the stream with equipment.

H. Mitiwan Unit #3 Cannot operate March 1 – August 30 unless approved by COR.

I. McDougal Unit #4 A power line runs through the unit. Avoid working within 50’ of power poles and directly under power lines.

AAP # WFM-0900-1-HFR-686-0909-01

Technical Requirement – Bid Item #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 A. If using mechanical equipment, the following should be considered:

1. Smaller types of equipment are preferred such as Skid steer, mini-Excavator, ASV, Skidder or Dozer.

2. Equipment should be a tracked vehicle to reduce soil compaction.

3. Equipment capable of mulching, mowing, brush cutting, masticating, grinding, or chipping is preferred as material can be cut up into a small enough size to leave on site.

B. Equipment will be inspected at the time it is delivered onto the job. Equipment that does not meet contract specifications and requirements will be rejected. The contractor will, within forty eight (48) hours after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer, either correct the deficiencies or provide a replacement piece of equipment meeting specifications.

C. Operating supplies, all fuel, lubricating and other maintenance work shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

Specifications – Bid Item #7

A. Mechanically reduce fuel by shearing and crushing vegetation by the use of straight angle crawler type equipment or by mulching using a rotating tooth head mounted to a crawler type equipment as specified below and indicated on the map

1. All live and dead trees less than 5 inches at DBH and brush will be sheared, crushed or mulched and scattered evenly throughout the stand to a height no more than three (3) feet.

2. All trees alive or dead with a diameter of five (5) inches at DBH or larger will be left standing.

3. Dead paper birch of any size will be sheared and crushed or mulched within 25 feet of the perimeter.

4. Scatter debris evenly into unit. The debris should not be windrowed.

B. Create 25’ slash free strip along perimeter which consists of minimal slash.

C. Create control lines along perimeter and within the interior. Control line will generally occur in forested areas where standing timber must not be damaged. Expectation for line construction in these areas will require minimal disturbance to the soil and root systems of standing timber while still achieving a depth sufficient to expose mineral soil (Past experience has shown that tilting the blade so that approximately three feet of the line is cleared to mineral soil while the other three feet is cleared of surface debris has been a successful technique to achieve the preferred control line condition). Soil and debris will be plowed to the outside of the line. Debris will be feathered to create a minimal berm. Stumps and rocks can be expected and should be sheared or removed to the extent that the control line is passable by ATV and/or a small tracked OHV.

AAP # WFM-0900-1-HFR-686-0909-01

D. Avoid mechanical damage to residual white pine, red pine, and northern white cedar. Trees designated for crushing may be left if these trees are located next to the residual trees and the process of removing them would damage the residual trees. Avoid working in areas with high tree density where bole damage is unavoidable.

E. Minimize the amount of material placed underneath residual white pine, red pine and cedar canopies by pushing material away from the residual trees when possible.

F. Avoid dense patches of white pine saplings six (6) feet in height and in areas 30 feet in diameter or more.

G. Damage done by the Contractor to roads, access routes and trails in the area of the work shall be repaired immediately by the Contractor.

H. Unworkable areas may include, but not limited to clumps of trees, rock outcrops, steep slopes and other areas not suited for equipment work. Unworkable areas may be left after agreement by the COR or his/her representative.

Additional Specifications for Individual Units

Jasper Unit #1 A. The pockets of aspen 4 - 8 inches at DBH with a heavy component of balsam fir in the under story may be avoided or have strips crushed through these area after agreement by the COR or his/her representative.

B. Protect the integrity of the Jasper Ski Trail by pushing debris away from trail and create a 25 foot slash free strip along trail.

C. Maintain the visual integrity along Moose Lake Road by pushing debris away from road and create a 50 feet slash free strip from the center of the road.

Greenstone Unit #1 A. A pocket of paper birch less than 5 inches at DBH may be avoided in Unit 1 after agreement by the COR or his/her representative.

B. Protect integrity of two trails by pushing debris away from trail in Units 2 and 3. Back blade areas of the trail where surface damage may occur from tractor wheels or tracks, especially piles of soil.

C. Access requires road improvements that include:

1. Remove and re-install seven (7) water bars. Reinstall water bars to a height effective to direct water to one side of the road,

2. Remove and install rock berm,

3. Brush back vegetation, including live and dead brush and trees less than five (5) inches

DBH, six (6) feet from exposed road tread.

D. The units are separated by either cedar or black ash swales. Utilize the fewest number of crossings through these swales to access each unit.

Technical Requirement – Item 3

A. The traction unit shall be of the crawler type and be equipped with wide tracks, pads, and grousers of at least 1.5 inches, safety canopy, and serviceable fire extinguisher and have straight blade capabilities. The traction unit shall be of sufficient size and horsepower to handle rough, uneven terrain and to shear and crush trees up to 5 inches DBH and heavy brush.

1. Timing - To be accomplished during frozen ground conditions (Nov 15 – March 15) B. Mulching equipment shall be of crawler type and be equipped with rotating drum head.

1. Timing - No restrictions on use except during extreme wet conditions. Need to confirm with COR that access is viable.

C. Equipment will be inspected at the time it is delivered onto the job. Equipment that does not meet contract specifications and requirements will be rejected. The Contractor will, within forty eight (48) hours after receipt of notice from the Contracting officer, either correct the deficiencies or provide a replacement piece of equipment meeting specifications.

D Operating supplies, all fuel, lubricating and other maintenance work shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

E. The Contractor would be responsible for snowplowing a portion of the route into the project area for a length they deem necessary to unload their equipment and maintain their equipment.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Various locations on the Superior National Forest

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

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from January 15, 2010 through January 15, 2012.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION ACT

(MINI TEMPLATE)

INSTRUCTIONS TO USER: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES FOR

PREDOMINATELY MANUAL FORESTRY OR AGRICULTURAL WORK

SECTION H

FSAR 4G52.222-701 Employment of Eligible Workers (DEC 1999)

Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1324a) makes it unlawful for an employer to hire unauthorized aliens. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has established the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, as the document to be used for employment eligibility verification (see 8 CFR 274a).

The contractor is required to (1) have all employees complete and sign the I-9 Form to certify that they are eligible for employment; (2) examine documents presented by the employee and ensure the documents appear to be genuine and related to the individual; (3) record information about the documents on the form, and complete the certification portion of the form; (4) retain the form for three years, or one year past the end of employment of the individual, whichever is longer.

It is illegal to discriminate against any individual (other than a citizen of another country who is not authorized to work in the United States) in hiring, discharging, or recruiting because of that individual's national origin or citizenship status.

Compliance with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor employs unauthorized workers during contract performance in violation of section 274A, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact the Employer and Labor Relations Officer of their local INS office.

FSAR 4G52.222-702 Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Migrant and Seasonal

Agricultural Workers (DEC 1999)

(a) General. This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA) (29 U.S.C 1801-1872) and to Department of Labor regulations implementing MSPA (see 29 CFR 500). The purpose of MSPA is to eliminate activities that are detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, to require registration of farm labor contractors, and to assure necessary protections for the workers. In addition to traditional farm labor activities, the Act applies to predominately manual forestry work including, but not limited to, tree planting, release, precommercial thinning, and site preparation and wildland fire fighting.

(b) Definitions.

"Migrant Agricultural Worker" and "Seasonal Agricultural Worker", as used in this clause, mean individuals employed in agricultural (including forestry) work on a seasonal or temporary basis. A worker who moves from one seasonal activity to another is employed on a seasonal basis even though the worker may continue to be employed during a major portion of the year. Migrant workers are required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Seasonal workers are not required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Members of the contractor's immediate family are not considered to be either migrant or seasonal workers. "Immediate family" includes only (1) spouse; (2) children, stepchildren, or foster children; (3) parents, stepparents, or foster parents; and (4) brothers and sisters.

"Farm Labor Contractor", as used in this clause, means an individual who, for any money or other valuable consideration, paid or promised to be paid, performs any recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting of any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker.

(c) Registration Requirement. Any contractor who provides or hires migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Certificate of Registration from the Department of Labor or an authorized State agency. The contractor shall carry the Certificate at all times while engaged in contract performance, and shall display it upon request. Any of the contractor's employees who also perform any one or more of the activities defined for a "Farm Labor Contractor" in paragraph (b) must have their own Farm Labor Contractor Employee Certificate.

(d) Worker Protections. The contractor shall comply with the following protections and standards related to wage disclosure, recordkeeping, vehicle safety, and housing:

(1) The contractor shall display and maintain at the place of employment the MSPA poster provided by the Department of Labor.

(2) Wage and Payroll Standards

(i) The contractor shall disclose in writing to each worker in a language common to the worker the full terms of their employment, including workers compensation information, at the time they are recruited or hired. The Department of Labor provides an optional form WH-516 for contractor's use in disclosure.

(ii) The contractor must keep the following payroll records for each employee: name, address, social security number, basis for wages (i.e. per hour, per tree, per acre), number of units earned if paid on a per unit basis, hours worked, total pay, withholdings and purpose for each, and net pay. Payroll records shall be retained for three years.

(iii) Payments must be made no less frequently than every two weeks or semi-monthly. At the time of each payment, the contractor shall provide to the employee a written itemization of the information listed above and which shall include the employer's tax identification number.

(iv) If paid on a piece rate basis, the employee's wage must be at least equivalent to the required hourly wage for the hours worked, including overtime differential for time in excess of 40 hours per week.

(3) Motor Vehicle Safety

(i) The contractor must be registered to transport employees, unless employees provide their own transportation or carpool by their own arrangement in one of their own vehicles. The authorization to transport employees must appear on the contractor's certificate. If the contractor directs or requests employees to carpool, the registration requirement is still applicable. Any driver who transports workers for a fee or at the direction of the contractor must be registered as a farm labor contractor or a farm labor contractor employee.

(ii) Any vehicle under the ownership or control of the contractor shall comply with safety standards applicable to that vehicle. Generally passenger vehicles or station wagons must comply with Department of Labor regulations at 29 CFR 500.104. Vehicles other than passenger vehicles or station wagons which are driven more than 75 miles must comply with Department of Transportation Regulations at 29 CFR 500.105. All drivers must have a current, valid State drivers license.

(iii) Each vehicle under the ownership or control of the contractor which is used to transport any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker shall be covered by vehicle insurance of $100,000 per seat (maximum $5,000,000). A workers compensation policy which covers the workers while being transported plus an additional property damage policy for $50,000 for loss or damage in any one accident to the property of others may be substituted for the vehicle insurance requirement.

(4) Housing

(i) The contractor shall house workers only in a commercial establishment or a facility that has been certified by a health authority or other appropriate agency. The contractor must post the certificate of occupancy at the housing site.

(ii) The authorization to furnish housing, other than commercial lodging, must appear on the contractor's certificate.

(e) For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact their local Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor.

FSAR 4G52.222-703 Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act Registration

(DEC 1999)

The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) (29 U.S.C. 1801-1872) and implementing regulations issued by the Department of Labor (29 CFR 500), require any employer who hires or anticipates hiring employees subject to MSPA to obtain an MSPA registration number.

If the contractor employs or anticipates hiring employees subject to MSPA, the contractor shall provide a valid U.S. Department of Labor MSPA Registration Number to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after notification of award of the contract.

The Government may demand that the contractor display MSPA registration at any time during contract performance if it appears that the contractor is employing workers subject to MSPA. On demand, the contractor shall display its MSPA registration or state why it is exempt from MSPA.

Compliance with MSPA is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor fails to provide a valid MSPA number in accordance with this clause, or falsely states that it is exempt from the MSPA, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

4G52.222-704 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FEBRUARY 2007)

The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

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

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

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

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

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

4G52.222-705 CAMPING PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

(FEBRUARY 2007)

The following provisions apply to all camping on National Forest lands during performance of this contract:

These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled “Use of Premises”, in this contract.

Every structure used as shelter shall provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect workers from the cold.

Firewood may be cut only after obtaining a District Firewood Permit.

The campsite must not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping is permitted within developed recreation sites or along primary recreation roads.

The campsite shall have a clean appearance at all times. Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within 10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

Unless otherwise designated by the cContracting oOfficer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other Permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted, unless the campsite is within the project area.

Sanitary facilities shall be provided for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water and replenished as necessary, shall be provided and sufficient for the storage of perishable food items. An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes. Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp shall be provided and supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be serviced and maintained in a sanitary condition. Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

Basic first aid supplies shall be maintained, available, and under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid. The supplies shall include:

Gauze pads (at least 4x4 inches) Two large gauze pads (at least 8x10 inches) Box adhesive bandages (band-aids) One package of gauze roller bandage at least 2- inches wide Two triangular bandages Scissors At least one blanket Tweezers Adhesive tape Latex gloves Resuscitation device such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask

Any washing of laundry shall must be done in such a way as to provide for washing and rinsing without polluting lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

Waste water must be disposed of away from living and eating areas and in a fashion that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

The contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

During the fire season, aA shovel, axe or Pulaski, 10- quart pail which is full of water for immediate use, and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:BC is required during the fire season.

All fire rings or outside fireplaces must be approved by the Forest Service representative. The area will be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of 1 foot outside of the ring or fireplace, and it will not have any overhanging material. Fire rings will be dismantled and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

All generators and other internal combustion engines must be equipped with USForest Service approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order.

They will be located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in (b).

All fuel must be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

Any violation of these conditions constitutes a breach of contract, and may result in revocation of camping approval.

The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(MAR 2009)

52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (MAR 2009) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (MAY 2008) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.215-2 Audit and Records-Negotiation w/Alt I (Mar 2009) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (JUL 2005) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JNA 2009) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2008) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR

1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

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

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

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

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

(b)

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

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

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

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

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

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

Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

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

(i) Company legal business name.

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

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

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

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

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

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

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering.

Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g)

(1)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

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

FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989)

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

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

____GS-5_____ __________$9.52______________

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1: EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITY STATEMENT

ATTACHMENT 2: MAPS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (JANUARY 2005)

The North American Industrial classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

Contract line item(s): ALL --NAICS Code 115310 --Size Standard 17.5

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2009)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ___115310__ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is ___17.5___ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph

(d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $100,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vi) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(vii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(ix) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(x) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xi) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xiv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xv) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvi) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(xvii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xviii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification.

(xix) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

----(i) 52.219-19, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

------(ii) 52.219-21, Small Business Size Representation for Targeted Industry Categories Under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

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