RFQ_Mechanical Fuel Reduction_ 361870.docx

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DATE

AG-4419-S-10-0412

DATE

Feb. 11, 2010

INFORMATION CALL:

3/11/2010 4:00 P

BUSINESS

1720 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30309

|_| HUBZONE SMALL

NAICS: 115310 BUSINESS

|_| SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN- |_| 8(A)

SIZE STANDARD: 7.0 OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE N0.

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MECHANICAL FUEL REDUCTION

AWARD OF A CONTRACT UNDER THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTE WILL BE FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.

IN ORDER FOR YOUR PROPOSAL TO BE ACCEPTABLE, YOU MUST SUBMIT A REPLY TO THE EVALUATION FACTORS. Page 9

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SUMMIT PROPOSALS TO:

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ATTN.: BOB LEE

3250 CAPITAL CIRCLE SW

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32310

Submit Proposals by mail/other delivery or E-mail: robertlee@fs.fed.us

NO FAXED PROPOSALS WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

|_| RECEIVED |_| INSPECTED |_| ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ________________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

CORRECT FOR

|PARTIAL | |FINAL

|_| COMPLETE |_| PARTIAL |_| FINAL

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER

FOR PAYMENT

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005) BACK

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Mechanical Midstory Reduction Osceola National Forest

Schedule of Items Mechanical Fuel Reduction – Osceola National Forest

01 Mechanical fuels reduction Acre 2095 ______ ______ using rotary head equipment

02 Mechanical fuels reduction Acre 20 ______ ______ using rotary head equipment on herbicide treatment area

03 Two herbicide treatments of Acre 20 ______ ______ invasive species. One

Total _________

Continuation of SF1449 Block 27: The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far/

CONTRACT TIME: The contract time for the completion of this project shall be 230 calendar days.

PAYMENT: Partial payments may be paid for work completed as recommended by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PERFORMANCE: Performance of the contract shall begin within 14 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed, prosecute the work diligently, and complete the entire work ready for use within 230 calendar days.

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Offerers may contact:

Susan Kett Osceola National Forest 24874 US Highway 90 Olustee, FL 32072 Telephone No. , 386-752-2577 Electronic Mail: skett@fs.fed.us.

Site Visit

(a) Offerors are urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed. Contractors may do this on their own time using the area maps or:

(b) A site visit has been scheduled for March 3, 2010 at 9:00 AM. Meet at the Osceola National Forest District Office, 24874 US Highway 90, Olustee, FL 32072.

If you plan to attend you must call Susan Kett,(skett@fs.fed.us) 386-752-2577 before March 1 or the visit may be cancelled.

The following Documents incorporated in the document or attached becomes part of this Request for Proposal.

1. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 1974-1311, Revision 33 dated 12/03/2009.

2. Maps of Treatment Areas, DC 46, DC 47, DC 85, DC 100, DC 101. (Separate Attachments)

3. Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Project Summary: The work consist of performing mechanical fuel reduction on approximately 2115 acres and herbicide treatment on approximately 20 acres of National Forest Land. Fuel reduction is to be accomplished by severing vegetation and grinding downed vegetation with appropriate equipment in accordance with the Specifications/Statement of Work.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (MAR 2009) Alternate I (OCT 2008).

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items.

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Apr 2009) (Edited to include Alternate II for ARRA Acquisitions)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

_X_ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

__X (4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).

__ (5) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (6) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (7) [Reserved] _X_ (8)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

__ (9)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (11)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (14)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

__ (15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Apr 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

_X_ (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X_ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

_X_ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (26) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

__ (27) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (28)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (30)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

__ (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (32)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

__ (33) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (MAR 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (35) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (36) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (37) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (38) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (40) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (41) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (42) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (43)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Feb 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

__ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d)(1) )The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settelement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial items, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(B) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(C) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(D) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(E) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(F) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

(G) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(H) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(I) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(J) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(K) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(L) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(M) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Each offeror shall provide a written summary of the Firm’s and key personnel’s (past 3 years) experience in similar efforts outlined in the Specifications/Statement of Work. Offeror is required to submit information on the type of equipment that he/she plans to use and their experience using that equipment.

PAST PERFORMANCE: Each offeror shall provide the Company name, address, contact name and phone number of recent similar/relevant contracts performed (at least 3).

PRICE: Price should be entered on the Schedule of Items.

Experience, technical capability and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

DIVISION 100 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

110 GENERAL - This invitation is for the furnishing of equipment, materials, tools, labor, transportation, and supervision to mechanically mow using a rotary or drum cutter on 2095 acres for fuel reduction and, mechanically mowing using a rotary or drum cutter and application of herbicides on 20 acres of National Forest land in accordance with specifications and provisions of this contract. No materials, labor, or equipment will be furnished by the Government unless specifically identified in the Government-furnished Property Clause.

120 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION – Area is within the boundaries of the Osceola National Forest, Columbia County, Florida. (See attached map).

Immature Pine 350 acres 90%

Immature pine 154 acres

Immature pine 56 acres

Immature pine 45 acres

Total

130 - Information on the Areas –

Fuel Reduction: All mature stands are approximately 65 to 75 year old stands comprised of longleaf and slash pine with small wetlands imbedded within the stands. Immature stands are 22 to 44 years old. The area to be herbicided includes several invasive species that includes skunk vine that has created a dense 3-acre mat of vegetation climbing up into the tree canopy and on the remainder of the 20 acres are Chinese tallow tree (Sapium sebiferum), Chinaberry (Melia azedarach), camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora), Chinese ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense), mimosa or silktree (Albizia jullibrissin), coral ardisia (Ardisia crenulata), and tung-oil tree (Aleurites fordii) all of which will be treated. Areas have been delineated on the ground using either flagging, natural boundaries, trails, or roads.

DIVISION 200 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

210 – Equipment Requirements - All equipment proposed to accomplish the work shall be of proper type, sufficient size, operated at sufficient speed, and in such mechanical condition as to meet with the requirements of the work and produce a satisfactory quality of work. There must be at least two pieces of equipment on site that are equal to brand name machinery such as “Gyro-Trac”, “Kershaw Klear-Way”, or “ASV Positrack”. This equipment must have a front-mounted, heavy-duty mower with a rotary or drum cutting head capable of cutting trees up to an 8 inch diameter measured at ground level. Tractors and mowing equipment must be small enough to work between pines and avoid damaging pines larger than 5” dbh. All tractors must be equipped with protective canopies and fire extinguishers. The COR may order the removal and require replacement of any unsatisfactory equipment. In order to perform successfully in the dense, variable diameter vegetation in the time permitted Contractor is expected to mow an average of 14 acres per work day. Herbicide application will be conducted using backpack sprayers.

220 - Mowing –

All brush and small trees (other than pine trees) in areas to mow that are less than 8 inches in diameter (at base) will be mowed to a 2-4” stump except the following:

1. All longleaf pine saplings. Protect as many as possible from the mowing operation. Due to the density of the vegetation, some pines will be incidentally cut. The contractor’s work will be monitored closely to determine, if in the judgment of the inspector, longleaf pine saplings were cut by negligence or by accident. A penalty of $1.00 to $5.00 will be assessed the contractor for each pine tree cut carelessly or through negligence.

2. All snags larger than 6” dbh will be left standing.

3. All mature longleaf and slash pines. Protect all stems from the mowing operation. The contractor’s work will be monitored closely to determine, if in the judgment of the inspector, pine stems are cut or damaged by negligence or by accident. A penalty of $1.00 to $5.00 will be assessed the contractor for each pine tree stem cut or damaged carelessly or through negligence.

Herbicide treatment area

First herbicide treatment will be applied prior to mowing.

1. Two herbicide treatments are required. The first herbicide treatment will be implemented mid-April to May after leaf-out. The second retreatment of herbicide will be in late August or early September

2. The skunk vine will be treated by direct foliar treatment using a 1% Garlon 3A solution, not to exceed the application of more than 1.0 lb a.e./ac of triclopyr (as measured by the acid equivalent, or “a.e”, resulting from the application of the herbicide). The herbicide solution will be sprayed by backpack sprayers until the foliage appears wet but not to run-off. Before application, the vines will be cut where they extend upward into the overstory to prevent fruiting and seed dispersal in the upcoming growing season, and to keep herbicide spray at workers’ waist level or below during application.

3. For trees and saplings a 20% solution of Garlon 4 mixed in an vegetable oil diluent will be used to treat the bark of the tree around the tree trunk, not to exceed the application of more than 1 lb a.e./ac of active ingredient (triclopyr). Coral ardisia will be treated using a 5% direct foliar application to the point of run-off.

4. Herbicide Treatment to Individual Species

5. A dye will be added to these solutions to allow workers to identify treated vegetation. All vegetative material will be left on site until the first application is complete. Large trees greater than 10 inches dbh will be treated by basal bark treatment or cut-surface treatment. Larger diameter invasive trees will be treated and left to die in place.

6. All brush and small trees (other than pine trees) in areas to mow that are less than 8 inches in diameter (at base) will be mowed to a 2-4” stump except the following:

All longleaf pine saplings. Protect as many as possible from the mowing operation. Due to the density of the vegetation, some pines will be incidentally cut. The contractor’s work will be monitored closely to determine, if in the judgment of the inspector, longleaf pine saplings were cut by negligence or by accident. A penalty of $1.00 to $5.00 will be assessed the contractor for each pine tree cut carelessly or through negligence.

All mature longleaf and slash pines. Protect all stems from the mowing operation. The contractor’s work will be monitored closely to determine, if in the judgment of the inspector, pine stems are cut or damaged by negligence or by accident. A penalty of $1.00 to $5.00 will be assessed the contractor for each pine tree stem cut or damaged carelessly or through negligence.

7. All mowing equipment must be cleaned prior to moving off the herbicide treatment site to remove any seeds or spores from invasive species.

It is highly recommended that all prospective bidders examine the areas thoroughly before bidding. Work must be completed by SEPTEMBER 24.

DIVISION 300 – RESOURCE PROTECTION

310 - Erosion Control - The contractor's operation will be conducted so as to avoid unnecessary soil erosion. He will install and/or maintain drainage dips and water bars on skid trails and/or roads where designated by the COR. He will perform the necessary erosion prevention work and remove any temporary structures (if installed by contractor) that are no longer necessary to his operation.

320 - Protection of Lands, Streams, Sinkholes, Lakes and Reservoirs - The contractor shall prevent pollution of streams, lakes, and reservoirs by fuels, oils, and other chemicals, silt, or other harmful materials. He shall schedule and conduct operations so as to avoid siltation of streams, lakes, and reservoirs, loss of embankment material during high flow periods

330 – Protection of Improvements – All survey monuments, road signs, traffic counters, and other improvements must be protected whenever encountered. If any of these improvements are damaged or destroyed, the contractor will be responsible for all replacement costs.

340 - Access - The contractor shall protect all trails, roads, ditches, fences, and other improvements in the project area. Roads and all adjacent private land shall be kept free from logs, slash, and debris. The contractor shall promptly repair any road or trail used by the contractor that is damaged by contract operations. There are numerous unauthorized roads and trails in the area. Travelways not shown on the map are not authorized by the Forest Service and do not require any protection.

350 - Protection of Archeological/Historical Resources - The Contractor upon discovery of suspected archeological or historical materials, shall cease work in the vicinity of such material and immediately notify the COR. Known significant archeological sites will be marked on the ground and discussed at the pre-work meeting. Mowing operations will not be allowed in these areas.

360 - Protection of Land Control Monuments - All land control monuments likely to be disturbed may be identified by 4 X 4 posts or signs. Contractor may not damage these monuments during contract operations.

370 - Protection of Gopher Tortoise Burrows - Areas may have gopher tortoise burrows which should be excluded from mowing. The tractor should not be driven in the 15-foot radius around the burrow entrance to prevent the collapse of the burrows. Gopher tortoise burrows have been delineated with flagging (in a different color than area boundary marking) to demarcate the 15-foot protection zone around the burrow entrance.

380 – Protection of Red Cockaded Woodpecker Colonies – Areas containing Red Cockaded Woodpecker colonies are identifies on the maps and flagged on the ground. No mowing will be permitted within these colonies during the nesting season March 1st through July 31st.

390 – Other Wildlife Protection - Contractor will not destroy or knock down any larger (greater than 6 inches in diameter) dead trees or snags. These serve as perch trees and/or den trees for cavity nesting birds and raptors such as hawks and owls. Contractor will keep lookout for eastern indigo snakes, Florida pine snakes, and gopher tortoises to reduce mortality or physical injury.

DIVISION 400 – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion of an area, the Contractor shall notify the COR so that an inspection can be made of that area. When remedial work is required, the Contractor shall perform such work before moving equipment to the next area.

DIVISION 500 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

510 – Method of Measurement –Acreage for fuel reduction was determined by a GPS traverse or GIS measurement of the area.

520 – Basis of Payment – Payment will be made for the actual number of acres satisfactorily completed and accepted by the COR times the contract unit price.

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210

Shirley F. Ebbesen Division of Wage | Wage Determination No: 1974-1311 Director Determinations | Revision No: 33 | Date Of Revision: 12/03/2009 State: Florida Area: Florida Statewide

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Employed on contract for forestry, land management, and the cleaning of public use areas.

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 11.76 08040 - Choker Setter 8.03 08070 - Faller/Bucker 8.52 08100 - Fire Lookout 11.76 08130 - Forestry Equipment Operator 9.31 08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 10.42 08190 - Forestry Technician 10.42 08200 - Forestry Truck Driver 10.42 08250 - General Forestry Laborer 7.41 08280 - Nursery Specialist 16.31 08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 11.76 08340 - Tree Climber 13.16 08370 - Tree Planter 9.62 08400 - Tree Planter, Mechanical 9.62

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.35 per hour or $134.00 per week or $580.66 per month

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; and 3 weeks after 5 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION **

Under the policy and guidance contained in All Agency Memorandum No. 159, the Wage and Hour Division does not recognize, for section 4(c) purposes, prospective wage rates and fringe benefit provisions that are effective only upon such contingencies as "approval of Wage and Hour, issuance of a wage determination, incorporation of the wage determination in the contract, adjusting the contract price, etc." (The relevant CBA section) in the collective bargaining agreement between (the parties) contains contingency language that Wage and Hour does not recognize as reflecting "arm's length negotiation" under section 4(c) of the Act and 29 C.F.R. 5.11(a) of the regulations. This wage determination therefore reflects the actual CBA wage rates and fringe benefits paid under the predecessor contract.

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition, April 2006, unless otherwise indicated. Copies of the Directory are available on the Internet. A links to the Directory may be found on the WHD home page at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/ or through the Wage Determinations On-Line (WDOL) Web site at http://wdol.gov/.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE {Standard Form 1444 (SF 1444)}

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined. Such conforming process shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees. The conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract.

{See Section 4.6 (C)(vi)} When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF 1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for review. (See section 4.6(b)(2) of Regulations 29 CFR Part 4).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF 1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to insure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination.

FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2009)

An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

“Emerging small business” means a small business concern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard for the NAICS code designated.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b)

(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov .After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ____________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (m) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]. The offeror represents that it [_] is, a women-owned business concern.

(7) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(8) Small Business Size for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and for the Targeted Industry Categories under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. [Complete only if the offeror has represented itself to be a small business concern under the size standards for this solicitation.]

(i) [Complete only for solicitations indicated in an addendum as being set-aside for emerging small businesses in one of the designated industry groups (DIGs).] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not an emerging small business.

(ii) [Complete only for solicitations indicated in an addendum as being for one of the targeted industry categories (TICs) or designated industry groups (DIGs).] Offeror represents as follows:

(A) Offeror’s number of employees for the past 12 months (check the Employees column if size standard stated in the solicitation is expressed in terms of number of employees); or

(B) Offeror’s average annual gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years (check the Average Annual Gross Number of Revenues column if size standard stated in the solicitation is expressed in…