Equipment_Rental_Specification_1.docx

SPECIFICATIONS

Division 100- GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 110- Scope of Contract- Contractor shall furnish rental equipment with operators as listed in schedule of Items, and in accordance with specifications and provisions of the contract. The equipment will be used to construct and improve wildlife and fisheries related developments and to complete water shed improvement measures. Project is located on the Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger Districts, Ouachita National Forests in the Arkansas counties of Scott, Logan and Sebastian.

Specific direction for accomplishing the work on each task order will be provided by the Contracting Officer (CO). Requirements under individual task orders may vary; all questions about specific projects should be directed to the CO for that project.

A 10 foot or longer hydraulic tilt blade and at least one rear mounted ripper is required. The dozers must be equipped with protective canopy or cab adequately designed to protect the operator from falling limbs, branches and other objects and to protect operator in the event of roll over.

Dozer shall be equipped with grousers in good condition to prevent slippage when working under full load capacity. The dozer must be equipped with a minimum 5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher in serviceable condition. A shovel or other hand tool approved by the Forest Service shall be available on the Dozer.

Equipment furnished must be capable of performing job requirements and will therefore be subject to inspection and approval by the Government prior to any work being started on National Forest land.

All equipment provided shall be in good mechanical and operating condition and shall be operated by skilled operators experienced in the type of work for which the equipment is being ordered. Equipment furnished shall be in satisfactory operating condition, capable of producing the manufacturer’s rated horsepower and operating at full power. Equipment shall be free of oil, fuel and/or other fluid leaks.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all operating supplies, operators, repairs and support functions required to perform the required work on a per hour basis. Equipment must meet the specifications as indicated below and meet all applicable Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements or certifications.

Operation will be limited to daylight hours (6AM to 6PM) Monday through Friday. Work on weekends or holidays will be approved by the CO.

Division 200- Technical Specifications 210- Equipment Specifications Rental of one or more Crawler Tractors. The crawler tractor shall have as a minimum, 120 net engine horsepower. Track equipment shall be equipped with grousers in good condition to prevent slippage when working under full load capacity. The equipment shall be in good working condition. Contractor shall provide make, model and serial number of each Crawler Tractor being furnished. For each piece of equipment being furnished provide an hourly rate.

220 - Inspection of Equipment - Equipment furnished must be capable of performing the job required and, therefore, will be subject to inspection and approval by the Forest Service prior to award of the contract. Any equipment which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, is inadequate t o accomplish the job will be rejected. Replacement equipment is also subject to prior inspection and approval by the Forest Service 230 - Operating Supplies and Maintenance Responsibility - Contractor shall furnish all fuel, oil, grease, repairs and pay any other expenses incidental to operation of the equipment Equipment Rental 240 - Replacement Equipment- If a unit of equipment breaks down or otherwise becomes inoperative and is not restored to operating condition within a reasonable length of time, the contractor will be notified in writing to correct the deficiencies or furnish replacement equipment meeting specifications within four (4) calendar days. Failure to comply with such notice may constitute termination of contractor’s right to proceed with the work 250 - Actual work to be done will be directed by the Forest Service designated Representative or Inspectors. A vicinity map of the work areas for the base year is included. Examples of typical land piers, typical islands, and proposed locations may vary due to ground conditions and other factors as directed by the Forest Service.

Division 300- Measurement and Payment 310 Method of Measurement- An hour of operation consists of sixty (60) minutes of actual operation of a unit of equipment on authorized Forest Service work. Moving of equipment under its own power ordered by the Contracting Officer’s Representative will constitute authorized Forest Service work. Non- productive time such as, but not restricted to, lack of operating supplies or qualified operator, service time, time lost by reason of a breakdown or being stuck or hung up, shall not constitute actual operation. Move in and move out will not be considered work time and should be included in unit price bid. Only one move in and out is expected.

320 Basis of Payment- A Forest Service representative will maintain for each piece of equipment furnished a daily record showing:

1. Contract number and bid item number applicable to the equipment.

2. Name of Contractor

3. Hours of actual operation (to nearest quarter hour) showing starting and ending time.

4. Hours operating time lost and reason therefore.

5. Total effective hours of contract work.

A copy of the Daily Record will be furnished to the operator at the end of each day.

The Daily Record shall constitute the basis for calculating the sum due the contractor under the contract, for the effective hours worked.

Invoices for payment shall be created in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

330 General Variation in Quantity See 52.212-11 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair

(a) For equipment furnished under this contract without operator, the Government will assume liability for the loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, not to exceed a total of, exempt that no reimbursement will be made for loss damage or destruction when due to (1) Ordinary wear or tear (2) mechanical failure, or (3) the fault or negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

(b) For equipment furnished under this contract with operator, the Government shall not be liable for loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

(c) All repairs to equipment furnished under this contract shall be made by the contractor and reimbursement, if any, shall be determined in accordance with (a) or (b) above. Repairs shall be made promptly and equipment returned to use within (96) hours. In lieu of repairing equipment, Contactor may furnish similar replacement equipment within the time specified. Contractor may authorize the Government to make repairs upon request of the Contracting Officer. In such case, Contractor will be billed appropriate rates for labor and parts costs.

Any claim for loss, damage or destruction of equipment animals covered by the agreement will be considered under existing laws and regulations. See AGAR 452.237-70.

Types of Work to Be Performed Pond Construction This activity typically includes any or all of the following – site clearing of brush, grubbing of stumps, topsoil removal, excavation of a pond basin appropriate for the individual site with associated coring of the levy, dressing/finishing with reserve topsoil material.

Pond Renovation This activity typically included any or all of the following – cutting of the pond levy to drain/dry the basin, excavation of sediment from the pond basin, woody stem removal from the levy and/or the watershed area immediately adjacent to the pond basin, final dressing/finishing of the levy and adjacent disturbed watershed.

Fireline Construction This activity include any or all of the following – linear line blading and possible rehab including topsoil recovery/replacement and waterbarring and berm placement.

Watershed/Temporary Road Rehabilitation – This activity include any or all of the following - linear line blading and possible rehab including topsoil recovery/replacement and waterbarring, road crown reestablishment and /or berm placement