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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1.THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 1 43 PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

AG-569R-S-15-0034

SEALED BID (IFB)

May 19, 2015

NUMBER

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

USDA Forest Service, Lake States Acquisition Team 412 Red Apple Road Manistee,MI 49660

SEE BLOCK 7

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located at 412 Red Apple Road, Manistee, MI, 49660 until 3:00 pm local time June 18, 2015

(Hour) (Date)

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

A. NAME

B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT

CALLS)Area Code/Number/Extension

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CALL:

Tamie Thompson (Admin) Mike Bigelow (Tech)

(231)723-2211 ext. 3134 (906)358-4057.

trthompson@fs.fed.us mbigelow@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

X

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

X H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

X

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS

(See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8) % % % %

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A.

NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension)

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)

) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c) mailto:trthompson@fs.fed.us

Ottawa National Forest Road Maintenance Services IDIQ

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST

ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES IDIQ

Intent of Solicitation

The purpose of Solicitation AG-569R-S-15-0034 is to make multiple awards of Indefinite Delivery-

Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for road maintenance on the Ottawa National Forest. Associated with this Solicitation is the initial Task Order Pricing Request for 2015 that will be awarded to one of the offerors that is selected for IDIQ contract award. Future task orders will be competed amongst the IDIQ contract awardees utilizing the procedures identified in Section H of this Solicitation. No pricing, other than the initial task order included in this solicitation, is being requested at this time.

Project Location

Projects will be located on the Ottawa National Forest. Specific project areas will be identified on each

Task Order.

Schedule of Items

Individual Task Order Pricing Requests under this contract will have their own Schedule of Items. See

Section J for initial 2015 task orders and their associated Schedule of Items.

Authorized Orderors

Lake States Acquisition Team employees are authorized to place task orders within their warranted authority off of IDIQ Contracts awarded as a result of Solicitation AG-569R-S-15-0034.

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1998)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders against IDIQ contracts awarded as a result from this solicitation totaling a minimum of $3,000, but not to exceed $1,000,000 (over the life of the contract).

BASIS OF AWARD: Award(s) will be made to the most highly ranked offeror(s)

1. whose total proposal is technically acceptable,

2. has demonstrated past performance in meeting customer satisfaction,

3. whose past performance and technical/cost relationship presents the BEST VALUE and is the most advantageous to the Government.

****TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD, PROPOSALS SHALL INCLUDE****

A completed SF-33 (page 1 of this document)

A completed Section K

A technical proposal in response to Section M

A completed Attachment A/C (Task Order Pricing Request)

A completed Road Maintenance Experience Questionnaire

Please include a DUNS Number and Tax Identification Number with your proposal.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Contractor must be registered in www.sam.gov in order to submit an offer on this project. THIS IS A FREE REGISTRATION. See provision 52.204-8 in Section K.

http://www.sam.gov/

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ROAD MAINTENANCE

DIVISION 100 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

101 – Statement of Work

The Contractor shall provide any and all equipment, labor, supplies, tools, supervision, transportation, materials including safety and other incidentals necessary to perform all work for the maintenance activities located within the boundaries of the Ottawa National Forest, in accordance with the specifications, exhibits and clauses contained or referenced herein. Individual tasks to be performed will be listed on individual task orders written against an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. This statement of work will consist of the tasks as described in Activity Codes 210 through

290.

102 - Schedule of Work

Task orders may be placed throughout the contract period. Refer to the contract term and conditions for ordering procedures and restrictions. Task orders issued by the Government will detail the areas to be serviced, the services to be provided and may specify the order in which performance is required.

Actual quantities of services ordered will depend upon existing conditions at the time of the Government inspection.

103 - Response Time

The required response time and completion date for all work activities identified will be specified by each task order.

104 - Superintendence by the Contractor

At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is complete and accepted the

Contractor shall directly supervise the work or assign and have on the work site a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

The superintendent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract start date. The contractor shall provide a detailed resume of the project manager for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the project manager, approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

Responsibilities of the site superintendent include, but are not limited to contract performance, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees/subcontractors and coordination with local COR and Inspectors. She/he shall be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

The contractor/site superintendent shall follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-13 Accident

Prevention. He/she shall observe rules and regulations of Federal (OSHA), State and local health and safety officials. Do not permit any worker to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. Maintain a “Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses”, OSHA

Form 300 and make it available for inspection.

105 - Equipment Requirements and Transportation

All equipment proposed to be used for performance of the work shall be of the size, type, number and in such condition to properly pursue the requirements of this contract.

The Contractor's proposed equipment shall be made available for inspection prior to award of the contract. If at any time during the course of this contract the equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the

Contracting Officer may order removal and may require a satisfactory replacement, at Contractor's expense. Replacement equipment, if ordered, is to be onsite and working within 48 hours.

Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from work areas required to repair or replace equipment, or for the Contractor's convenience shall be at the Contractor's expense.

106 - Public Safety and Traffic Control

The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazards to, road users or others within the work area.

The Contractor is to pursue all work on site in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local laws governing the transportation and work being performed.

The Contractor shall post warning signs on each end of the section of road being worked. Signs are to be of the size, quantity, and colors as required in the current edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devises", (MUTCD). These signs shall be moved as needed to properly delineate and identify the section of the road being maintained. At no time shall these signs be more than two miles from operating equipment and shall be in place only when road equipment or persons are performing operations. All slow moving equipment is to have a reflectorized "slow moving" vehicle emblem properly attached.

All work requiring closure of a road must be scheduled and approved by the Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR) prior to the commencement of that portion of work. All work is to be scheduled so that at the end of a working day, the road is passable for the type of traffic normally using the road.

All debris shall be removed from the roadbed area. Any piles, berms or other potential hazards located within the traveled way shall be removed prior to the end of the work day. If for any reason traffic hazards are left adjacent to the roadbed after normal working hours, the work is to be properly signed as hazardous and flashing warning devices may be required as directed by the COR. Any roadway damage caused by the contractor’s operations shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense as directed by the

COR.

107 – Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the price proposal, that will detail the methods the Contractor will utilize for self-inspection to ensure the requirements of this contract are performed in accordance with the contract documents and that all equipment used is maintained in good and safe working condition. The plan shall indicate who will be responsible for Quality Control. The site superintendent may serve as the Quality Control monitor. The Government COR will perform periodic independent inspections after the contractor has performed their inspections if questions develop regarding the results of the contractor’s inspections.

Quality Control Personnel

Contractor shall provide qualified quality control personnel for all projects. He/She will be responsible to perform, record, and maintain a file of quality control and accomplishment reports. This documentation shall be made available to the CO or COR for 100% of all task orders issued to the

Contractor(s). The on-site project superintendent can act as the quality control person, if so designated by the Contractor(s). The quality control person shall be identified prior to starting work under subject contract.

108 - Roles And Responsibilities Of Government Officials

The following government officials will participate in assessing the quality of the contractor’s performance. Their roles and responsibilities are described as follows:

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on the technical performance of the contractor on the schedule of inspections submitted by the contractor and approved by the government. The COR will have primary responsibility for completing “Contract Daily Diaries” and other inspection forms as appropriate which will be used to document the inspection and evaluation of the contractor’s work performance.

The Contracting Officer (CO) will have overall responsibility for overseeing the contractor’s performance. The CO will also be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the contractor’s performance in the areas of contract compliance, contract administration, cost control, and property control; reviewing the COR’s assessment of the contractor’s performance; and resolving all differences between the COR’s version and the contractor’s version.

109 - Types Of Work To Be Performed/Schedule Of Inspections

This contract calls for the contractor to perform the following tasks and subtasks and to perform inspections at the completion of the tasks/subtasks as a minimum and or for intermediate inspections as determined at contract award by the COR/CO based upon accepted Contractor’s quality assurance program submitted as part of evaluation criteria.

Grading Aggregate Surfaced Roads

Road Mowing – Single Width

Road Mowing – Clearing Limit to Clearing Limit (Not to exceed 15’)

Removal of Fallen/Standing Hazard Trees

Branch Trimming

Blowdown Removal/Roadway Clean-up During Spring Breakup

Blowdown Removal/Roadway Clean-up After Severe Storm Event

Retro-Reflective Road Sign and Post Replacement

SECTION 200 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ACTIVITY CODE: 210 – GRADING AGGREGATE SURFACED ROADS

Maintenance Requirements

210.01 - Grading operations are to be done over the entire existing traveled way and shoulders, including turnouts if applicable, in order to remove, by cutting out, all ruts, potholes, corrugations, berms, and other surface irregularities. All suitable dislodged aggregate shall be smoothly redistributed over the entire riding surface to produce the proper cross slope or crown as specified. Establish a blading pattern that will retain the surfacing on the roadbed and provide a thorough mixing of the materials within the completed surface width. Road structural terms are illustrated on Typical Section drawings attached (Exhibit A).

210.02 - Aggregate surfacing which has been worked onto road shoulders by previous traffic maintenance activities are to be reclaimed and smoothly redistributed over the entire riding surface.

Riding surface widths are to be perpetuated as existing. Dips and swales designated to control surface drainage are to be maintained. No undercutting of road surface or material berms will be allowed.

Assure proper road crowns (3” minimum) and surface drainage after all operations.

210.03 - Usual amounts of grass, leaf litter, or pine straw is to be smoothly spread within the riding surface after sufficient movement to sift out surface aggregate. Where grass, leaf litter, or pine straw is excessive, as determined by the COR, this material shall be piled in spots along the road shoulder and left to decay, as directed by the COR. Care must be taken to insure this material does not interfere with surface drainage nor present a safety hazard. Any such material is to be reclaimed in subsequent

Grading operations and smoothly spread within the riding surface.

210.04 – Remove any rocks larger than 4 inches in its greatest dimension, logs, debris, and corduroy that is brought to the surface during cutting operations. It is permissible to waste these rocks off the riding surface but away from ditch lines, outside clearing limits or as directed by the COR.

Soil Moisture Conditions

210.05 - Suitable moisture conditions for surface grading shall be from 10 - 20 percent by weight.

Unless authorized by the COR, no surface grading shall be performed while moisture content is outside this range. If conditions are too dry, the Contractor may provide water to increase moisture content at their own expense. If moisture conditions are too dry or wet, the Contractor will not be required to meet the requirements of prosecution of work under FAR Clause 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

Equipment Requirements

210.06 - Grading equipment must be capable of cutting, crowning, and shaping operations necessary to meet the requirements of the technical (performance standards) requirements and Typical Section

Drawings. Graders shall be equipped with a rotating amber light visible for 360 degrees, roll-over protection structure (R.O.P.S.), enclosed cab with impact resistant glass, a spark arrestor and a fire extinguisher.

Method of Measurement

Measurement shall be made to the nearest tenth of a mile using a vehicle odometer calibrated over a measured mile.

Basis of Payment

Payment shall be made for all work of this activity, inspected and accepted, in accordance with the following pay item and the bid unit price:

Pay Item Description Pay Unit

210(01) Grading Aggregate Surfaced Roads Mile

ACTIVITY CODE: 230 – MOWING

Maintenance Requirements – Single Width

230.01 – Mowing shall consist of cutting grass and woody plant growth three inches (3”) diameter or less, within the clearing width as specified (see Exhibit A). Maximum mowing height shall be four inches (4”) above ground or standing water. Routine operations shall consist of mowing all growth from centerline out to a point at least five feet (5’) beyond the shoulder on each side of the road with a heavy-duty rotary mower. All mowing equipment shall be operated only within the clearing width. This activity shall also include mowing around road signs, culverts, culvert markers, barrier posts, gates, bridges and other appurtenances. Mowing shall be to a point one foot (1’) beyond the appurtenance and then tapered back to the normal mowing width. Manual removal of vegetation in these areas where operation of mowing equipment is impractical may be required and is considered incidental to this work.

Maintenance Requirements – Clearing Limit to Clearing Limit (Not to Exceed 15’)

230.04 – Remove all vegetation (grass, brush, and small trees) having a diameter of four inches (4”) or less at breast height from the edge of the traveled way and to a maximum distance of the existing clearing limits or 15’ maximum. The edge of the traveled way and the existing clearing limits shall be as determined by the COR.

230.05 – Vegetation located within the existing clearing limits shall be cut and masticated with a rotary mower designed to cut and masticate. Cutting height shall not exceed six inches (6”) above the ground surface except where obstructions such as large rocks or existing stumps prevent lowering the cutting head to that level.

General Maintenance Requirements – All Mowing Widths

230.06 – All loose rocks, debris, or slash (windfall trees or branches) larger than three inches (3”) in diameter within mowing limits shall be removed. Slash shall be scattered outside mowing and clearing limits. Slash shall not be placed into a stream or ditch. All woody material larger than one inch (1”) in diameter or two feet (2’) in length and any sharp object shall be removed from the traveled way. Unless approved by the COR, all work shall be completed on each road prior to moving on to the next road.

230.07 – Road signs, culverts, culvert markers, barrier posts, gates and other appurtenances damaged or misaligned by the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at his/her own expense.

230.08 – Existing culverts, including inlets and outlets, shall be cleaned to drain. Dirt, silt, rock, debris and vegetative matter shall be removed from within each culvert and a minimum of 3 feet away from the inlet and outlet ends. Excess material and debris shall be disposed of outside the clearing limits.

230.09 – Road, lead off and wing ditches located within the mowed area shall be cleaned and reshaped to provide proper drainage to/from the culverts and away from the roadway. Excess material and debris shall be disposed of outside the clearing limits.

Equipment Requirements

230.10 – Roadside mowing: a heavy-duty commercial mower(s) capable of removing woody stems up to four inches (4”) in diameter is the minimum required to perform the specified mowing. The mower shall be a side- or boom-mounted rotary type with a protective shroud or deck to direct cuttings downward and limit the amount of cuttings expelled from the underside. The mower shall be equipped with a rotating amber light visible for 360 degrees, roll-over protection structure (R.O.P.S.), a safety screen, impact resistant glass (lexon), enclosed cab, a spark arrestor, and a fire extinguisher.

230.11 – The contractor shall submit a list of all equipment to be used on the contract along with the price proposal for evaluation prior to the Contracting Officer signing the contract. Equipment not owned by Contractor must have a signed agreement as part of the submittal on the equipment listing.

All equipment must be available and in proper working condition as required by the Forest Service’s specifications.

Inspection Equipment

230.12 – The Contractor’s proposed equipment shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or his designated representative for inspection prior to start of work. If at any time during the course of this contract, if any equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer may order removal and may require a satisfactory replacement at the Contractor’s expense. The contractor will be notified in writing to correct any deficiencies and furnish replacement equipment that meets Forest Service specifications within 48 hours from notification.

230.13 – Roadside mowing measurement shall be made to the nearest tenth of a mile using an odometer calibrated over a full measured mile. Both sides of the road will be included in one lineal measurement.

The width of mowing shall be measured along horizontal lines. In special cases, the Contractor may be asked to mow only one side of the roadside. In those cases, the Contractor will be paid for one-half

(1/2) the calibrated distance.

230.14 - Payment shall be made for all work completed, inspected and accepted in accordance with the following items and the bid unit price.

230(01) Roadside Mowing – Single Width Mile

230(02) Roadside Mowing – Clearing Limit to Mile

Clearing Limit (NTE 15’)

ACTIVITY CODE: 250 - HAZARD TREE REMOVAL/BRANCH TRIMMING

250.01 - This activity consists of three work items: (1) removing trees which have fallen into the road's traveled way, (2) cutting and removing potentially hazardous standing dead, dying, or unstable live trees in close proximity to the road's traveled way, and (3) Branch Trimming. The Government reserves the right to remove trees which have fallen into roads traveled way by its own employees. All trees for removal under this activity are to be designated individually by the COR by painting the trees prior to removal with Forest Service marking paint.

250.02 - The Contractor is to remove all trees having a diameter of 4" or larger at breast height which have fallen into the traveled way. The tree is to be removed by means determined by the Contractor as most beneficial to his/her operation so long as this does not damage adjacent trees. Any damage to remaining tree trunks caused by this operation shall be treated with commercial nursery sealer. The tree is to be moved outside of the road clearing limits and made to lie in a stable position on the ground. If the Contractor elects to use heavy machinery to aid in removal of the trees, any subsequent damage to the road or ditches will be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

250.03 - The Contractor is to remove potentially hazardous dead, dying, or unstable live trees having a diameter of 4" or larger at breast height in close proximity to road right of ways. Care is to be taken to avoid damage to adjacent trees while felling designated trees. Any damage to remaining tree trunks caused by this operation shall be treated with commercial nursery sealer. Insure traffic is controlled during the felling. Dispose of felled trees outside of the clearing limits, away from other trees, positioned so they will not roll, and insure the trees are placed, and scattered to prevent unsightly slash concentrations. Remaining stumps shall measure no more than 12 inches above the adjacent ground. If the Contractor elects to use heavy machinery to aid in removal of the trees, any subsequent damage to the road or ditches will be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

250.04 – Branch Trimming shall consist of trimming, removing, and disposing of branches from live trees within the existing clearing limits and shall include all those within 20 feet vertical clearance above and 10 feet (measured horizontally) from the edge of the traveled way. Limbing and pruning shall be done by means of pruning saws, power saws, nippers, bow saws, or boom mounted saws. A rotary mower shall not be used for limbing and pruning. Branches shall be cut as near flush with the trunk as practicable. Any damage to tree trunks caused by this operation shall be treated with commercial nursery sealer. Branches removed shall be scattered outside of the existing clearing limits unless otherwise directed. Branches shall not be bunched or piled during scattering operations.

250.05 - Payment shall be made for all work of this activity, inspected and accepted, in accordance with the following items and the bid unit price.

250(01) Fallen Tree Removal Each

250(02) Standing Tree Removal Each

250(03) Branch Trimming Mile

ACTIVITY CODE: 270 – BLOWDOWN REMOVAL/ROADWAY CLEANUP

270.01 – This activity consists of two work items:

(1) Removing fallen trees and slash debris from within the roadway during spring breakup

(normally from April 16 th to June 1st).

(2) Removing fallen trees and slash debris from within the roadway after a severe storm event (generally from June 1 st to October 15 th

Spring Breakup

270.02 – During this time of the year, 3-ton weight restrictions are in effect on all forest roads. No equipment exceeding this limit shall be used.

Severe Storm Event

270.03 – The contractor is required to respond on-site within 48 hours after notification with the necessary labor and equipment needed to address the work.

General Requirements – Both Work Items

270.04 – The contractor shall remove all trees having a diameter of four inches (4”) or larger at breast height which have fallen into the roadway. All slash/debris larger than three inches (3”) in diameter within the roadway shall be removed. All woody material larger than one inch (1”) in diameter or two feet (2’) in length shall be removed from the traveled way. All removed trees, slash, debris and woody material shall be scattered outside the clearing limits.

270.05 – Measurement shall be made to the nearest tenth of a mile using an odometer calibrated over a full measured mile. Both sides of the road will be included in one lineal measurement.

270.06 – Payment shall be made for all work completed, inspected and accepted in accordance with the

270(01) Blowdown Removal/Roadway Cleanup Mile

During Spring Breakup

270(02) Blowdown Removal/Roadway Cleanup Mile

After Severe Storm Event

ACTIVITY CODE: 290 – RETRO-REFLECTIVE SIGN AND POST REPLACEMENT

290.01 – This activity consists of replacing road signs, wood posts, & hardware at locations designated in the individual Task Orders and physically located on the ground by CO or designated representative.

Sign types will include road advance warning and regulatory signs, bridge object markers and load rating signs.

Signs and posts will be installed by contractor in accordance with current MUTCD and Forest Service

Sign installation Guide (7100-Engineering, 1071-2812P-MTDC). Signs, posts, and hardware will be

Government Furnished material that can be arranged for contractor pick-up at the Watersmeet C&M maintenance shop (Ottawa Task Orders).

290.02 – Measurement shall be made for each post and each sign installed. Hardware installation will be included in measurement for sign installation.

290.03 – Payment shall be made for all work completed, inspected and accepted in accordance with the

290(01) Road Sign Replacement, (Government EACH

Furnished sign and hardware)

290(02) Road Sign Post Replacement, (Government EACH

Furnished Post)

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments To Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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/

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

52-242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1998)

The period of performance of this contract is from approximately the date of contract award through

December 31, 2018.

Contract commencement and completion dates shall be identified on each Task Order.

The IDIQ Contract Periods will be:

Base = Date of contract award through December 31, 2015

Option 1 = January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016

Option 2 = January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017

Option 3 = January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 http://www.arnet.gov/far/

Contract Period and Renewal Option The contract period shall extend until the end of the calendar year from the date of award. However, at the option of the Government, the contract may be renewed for additional one year periods, not to exceed three renewal periods, provided the Contracting Officer serves notice of renewal at least 60 days prior to contract expiration.

Prior to exercise of an option the Contracting Officer will make a determination based on the

Government’s need for these services, funding availability, and satisfactory performance of contractors on previous task orders. This determination may result in some or all contracts not being renewed.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

The Government does not intend to provide any GFP under this solicitation or resulting contract.

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be schedule within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a site to be determined.

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the time of award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the contractor must communicate with the Contracting

Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the contracting officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of contract claim.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: as identified in proposals

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the

Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

Task Order Competition

Contractors that are awarded IDIQ contracts will be provided a fair opportunity to compete on Task

Orders. The Issuing Contracting Officer will identify the extent of competition necessary for each Task

Order using the following guidelines:

Phone or email contractors to determine availability to meet delivery;

Past Performance on prior Task Order;

Impact to other contracts already awarded;

Contracting Officer may place an order on a sole source basis when:

Work is urgent and the time necessary to provide fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delay;

Work is unique or highly specialized; only one Contractor can provide the service;

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the work is a logical follow-on to an order already competed; or

Order is necessary to meet minimum award obligation;

If the Contractor believes it was not fairly considered for a particular Task Order, the Contractor may present the matter to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may appeal the explanation or decision of the Contracting Officer to the Ombudsman who is the Head of the Contracting Activity. The

Ombudsman will review the Contractor’s complaint and in coordination with the Contracting Officer, ensure that the Contractor was afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for the Task Order.

Task Order Evaluation

To the fullest extent possible, evaluation of Task Orders should be limited to price; price related factors;

delivery; bio-based or bio-preferred products; green purchasing considerations; and past performance on previous task orders under this contract.

Loss, Damage, or Destruction

(a) Equipment furnished with operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract 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.

All claims arising under this clause will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

Incidental Payment Items The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items for each Task Order Request for Pricing. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

Conformity With Drawings and Specifications Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications

Reference made in the contract to specifications, standards, or test methods adopted by AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, or other recognized National technical associations, shall mean specifications, standards, or test methods (including interim or tentative issues) which are in effect on the date of the solicitation.

Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and

Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes.

Necessary warning signs and guards shall be posted during blasting operations to safeguard the public.

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

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984)

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

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (OCT 2010)

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

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

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

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance (Dec 2012)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment—Standard Supplies (JAN 1997)

52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multiyear Contracts (OCT 1997)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUL 2013)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

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

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

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

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013)

52.222-20 Walsh Healy Public Contracts Act (OCT 2010)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other

Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under Labor Relations (DEC 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (NOV 2007)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and

Option Contracts (SEP 2009)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (SEP 2013)

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

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (May 2008)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007)

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (DEC 2007)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232.25 Prompt Payment (JUL 2013)

52.232-32 Performance-Based payments (APR 2012)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul. 2013)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

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)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by The Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

52.243-1 Changes—Fixed Price (AUG 1987)—Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.243-4 Changes (JUNE 2007)

52.244-2 Subcontracts (OCT 2010)

52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (DEC 1996)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2013)

52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability—Services (FEB 1997)

52.248-1 Value Engineering (OCT 2010)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004)--Alternate I

(APR 2012)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988)

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

INCENTIVE/DISINCENTIVE CLAUSE

Performance of work above the minimum acceptable standard will result in a favorable performance rating for future work with the Government.

The Contractor shall correct all deficiencies brought to its attention at no additional cost to the

Government. Re-inspection costs will be deducted for any area that is required to be reworked. Poor performance will result in an unfavorable past performance rating for future Government contracts.

52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of award through expiration of each contract period.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $3,000 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $150,000

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $500,000 per contract period or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph

(b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to accept the order called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the services from another source.

FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the

Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the

"maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the

Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the

Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same…