AG-6392-S-09-0020.doc

CONSTRUCTION RFQ

AG-6392-S-09-0020

Chippewa National Forest

Restaining of Historic Log Building – Supervisor’s Office

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER (See Schedule)

200 Ash Avenue NW

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

CH10301

STAIN THE HISTORIC LOG OFFICE BUILDING

at

Supervisor’s Office, Chippewa National Forest

Cass Lake, Minnesota Item

Number Item

Description

Qty

Price

Extended

BASE BID ITEMS

GOVERNMENT OPTIONS

Approx. 20”x 46” Units, 8 Lite

Remove / Reinstall

Reputty, prep, stain,

Approx. 40”x 46” Units, 4 Lite

Off building to start / Install

Reputty, prep, stain

Approx. 40”x 46” Units

Remove to start / Do Not Reinstall

Repair screen, prep, stain

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract : All work required to re-stain a 3 story historic log structure.

Project Location Chippewa National Forest – Supervisor’s Office Cass Lake, MN Price Range The Government's estimate is:

between $25,000 and $100,000.

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996) Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved will be determined after contract awrd.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 30 days after the date of contract award. The location of the conference will be at the work site.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (SEP 2007) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (MAY 2008) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (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)

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

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-20 Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act (DEC 1996) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

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

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 1992) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

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

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

52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 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)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2008)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996) (Applicable if contract is over $30,000) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

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

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

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

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

(b)

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

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

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

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

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

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

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

(i) Company legal business name.

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

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

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

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

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

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

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

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

(g)

(1)

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

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

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

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

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

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

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

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (FEB 2009)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Cost of components” means--

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

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

“Domestic construction material” means—

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

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

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

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

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

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

(b) Domestic preference.

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

(2) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: ______ [Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate ``none'']

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

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

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act.

(1)

(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including--

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Item 1

Foreign construction material

Domestic construction material

Item 2

Foreign construction material

Domestic construction material

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.]

[Include other applicable supporting information.]

[*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).] FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000) (Applicable to Contracts >$30,000 but < $100,000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections

Payment Bond

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

AGAR 452.228-70 Alternative Forms of Security (NOV 1996)

If furnished as security, money orders, drafts, cashier's checks, or certified checks shall be drawn payable to: USDA Forest Service.

Order of Precedence--Construction Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(2) Representations and Other Instructions

(3) Contract Clauses

(4) Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

(5) The Specifications

(6) Drawings

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Contract Specifications

10 Pages

Wage Determination No. MN080008 05/01/2009 MN8

31 Pages

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CH10301

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Supervisor’s Office, Chippewa National Forest

Cass Lake, Minnesota

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No Title

DIVISION 0

00010 Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work

01011 Requirements

01060 Measurement and Payment

01610 Material

01710 Clean-up and Disposal

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07910 Caulking and Sealants

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09931 Exterior Wood Stain

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

Part 1 - General

1.01 Scope of Work

A. General

The work to be performed under this contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the project in every detail described in the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for performance of the work and agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation and incidentals necessary for the successful completion of the project.

B. Specific

The major items of work shall consist of the following:

1. Building surface preparation - shall include: spot scraping/sanding, washing of building to remove any dirt or foreign matter

2. Staining of all exterior wood surfaces

3. Removal of any existing caulking which is loose or pulled away from logs and recaulking.

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SECTION 01011 - REQUIREMENTS

Part 1 - General

1.01 Contractor Use of Facilities

A. The Contractor may use, without cost, the following utilities at the project worksite, as they are available.

1. Water for drinking and necessary for construction.

2. Flush toilet facilities.

3. Electric power for construction.

B. Material and Equipment Storage Location

The location for storing materials and equipment at the site will be coordinated and approved in advance by the COR.

1.02 Code Compliance

A. General

1. The Contractor will supply all parts, equipment, incidentals, and materials so that the completed work will meet these specifications and all County, State, and National Codes.

B. Safety

1. All work shall be in strict accord with the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Standards, applicable State and local codes and ordinances.

2. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, lights, signs, protective coverings, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the workers, and the public.

1.03 Job Conditions

A. The Contractor shall verify site conditions.

B. There may be other Government contracts ongoing at the site, in addition to the regular Government work operations. Work limits may overlap and the Contractor shall plan and execute contract work in cooperation with other work and use of the site.

1.04 Protection of Existing Improvements

A. The Contractor shall protect all existing improvements such as shrubs, trees, sidewalks, steps, lawn surface, and sprinkler heads against staining and/or other damage.

1.05 Operating Restrictions and Scheduling

A. Scheduling and Operating Restrictions.

1. Work under this contract will be scheduled after completion of log investigation and repair done under a separate contract. It is expected that work under this contract will begin around September 1, 2009.

2. The building will be occupied and in use by the Government during the performance period of this contract. The Contractor shall conduct the work in such a manner and in such a sequence that will assure the least interference with use of the facility by the employees and public. Contractor’s methods and schedule shall be coordinated with the Government before starting work.

3. Days and hours of work under this contract are flexible, but subject to coordination and approval by the COR, as well as contracting and payroll regulations. Natural lighting and environmental conditions may also limit acceptable work times. Any stages of work requiring COR review and approval will be done during normal working hours: 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday.

2. At least one week prior to beginning any work at the site, the Contractor shall provide the COR a work schedule indicating each main item of work to be done with the beginning date and estimated completion date for that work.

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SECTION 01060 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Part 1 - General

01.01 Measurement and Payment

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment of the pay items in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

01.02 Units of Measurement

A. Each - One complete unit which may consist of one or more parts.

B. Lump Sum - When used as a unit of measurement forpayment, will mean complete payment for that item of work described in the Contract and as may be noted or SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS.

C. Unit - A single quantity regarded as a whole in caluculation; for example 100 linear feet, 1000 square feet.

01.03 Methods of Measurement

A. Designed Quantities (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the Contract.

B. Actual Quantities (AQ) - These quantities are determined from measurements of the completed work.

C. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) - These quantities denoteone complete unit of work as required by or described in the Contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

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SECTION 01610 - MATERIAL

Part 1 - General

01.01 Source of Supply

A. The stain and caulking materials shall be provided by the Government. All other materials which are required to complete the work shall be provided by the Contractor.

B. All materials required for the work shall be furnished from reliable sources capable of producing and delivering uniformly acceptable products.

C. Unless otherwise specifically provided for, all materials furnished for incorporation in the work shall be new and of the specified grade and type or kind.

01.02 Material Specifications

A. All materials which are subject to definite Specification requirements are normally referenced in Part 2 - Products in the Specifications or as may be SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

B. Reference to ASTM, ACI, PCA, CRSI, and other similar association, society or governmental agency Specifications, standards, methods, tests or practices are cited in these Specifications, the reference shall be to the latest available standard edition.

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SECTION 01710 - CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL

Part 1 - General

01.01 Waste

A. The Contractor shall keep the site free from accumulation of waste materials, rubbish, and other debris resulting from the work or workers.

B. Before final acceptance of the project by the Government, all rubbish, waste materials, equipment, etc. shall be removed and the final cleanup be completed.

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DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07920 - JOINT SEALANTS

Part 1 - General

01.01 Work

A. Work involves the removal and replacement of any existing caulking that has failed.

01.02 Product Delivery, Storage and Handling

A. Deliver materials in original, tightly sealed containers or unopened packages with manufacturer's name, labels, product identification and lot numbers where appropriate.

B. Provide weather protection as may be required for proper storage of materials.

Part 2 - Products

02.01 General

A. Caulking material will be provided by the Government. Caulking will be Acrylic, "Log Builder" as manufactured by Sashco or similar. Caulking will be supplied in 5-gallon buckets.

B. Compatibility - Provide joint sealants, joint fillers, and other related materials that are compatible with one another and with joint substrates under service and application conditions.

C. Backer rod shall be closed cell polyethylene.

Part 3 - Execution

03.01 General

A. Apply sealants in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

B. All finished joints to be free of runs and sags and uniformly smooth.

C. Surfaces shall be clean, dry and free of oil, grease and dirt before application of sealant materials.

D. Install backer rod in all open joints wider than 6 mm (1/4 inch).

03.02 Coordinate plan for caulking work and get written COR approval before beginning removal.

A. Identify any existing caulking which is loose or pulled away from the log substrate, has deteriorated due to sun or weathering, has developed voids, or has failed in other ways.

B. Mark failed joints on building and on a hardcopy drawing in 12” linear increments with a tally of linear feet to be removed and replaced.

03.03 Coverage

A. On open joints: fill with sealant, covering backer rod completely when applicable.

C. When applying new caulking adjacent to existing caulking which will remain, continue the application of new caulk over the existing sealant for a minimum of 3 linear inches.

B. When caulking over existing sealant, the new caulk shall completely span the joint and shall attach to the log substrate on both sides of the joint.

03.04 Remove all excess new sealant from exposed surfaces, and clean all adjacent surfaces that become soiled by sealant application.

Part 4 - Measurement

04.01 The method of measurement will be designated in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS and measured in accordance with Section 01060.

04.02 Measurement will be for the completed work as described in these SPECIFICATIONS and as SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS.

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DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

SECTION 09931 - EXTERIOR WOOD STAINS

Part 1 - General

01.01 Work

A. This work involves providing materials, labor and equipment to properly complete the staining of the building. In general, it involves surface preparation, washing, and application of stain to the entire building.

B. Surfaces to be included in the Base Bid are:

1. exterior of logs

2. exterior of window openings (windows themselves)

3. exterior of entry doors and frames

4. both sides of storm doors and frames

5. soffit & fascia

6. stoop canopy structures

C. Surfaces to be bid as Government Options are (see Schedule of Items for payment methods):

1. Main building windows – repair and stain. Will require removal of window screens and removal and reinstallation of window units. Existing putty shall be removed and replaced, the window prepped, and stain applied to the exterior side.

2. Storm windows – repair and stain. Windows will be off of the building to start. Existing putty shall be removed and replaced, the window prepped, and stain applied to both sides. Windows shall be installed on the building after staining.

3. Window Screens – repair and stain. Will require removal of window screen units. Existing metal screening shall be replaced, the window prepped, and stain applied to both sides.

4. Second coat of stain applied to select areas. After first coat has been completed, select areas of the building which are exposed to more severe weathering may be identified and treated with a second coat of stain.

01.02 Related Work Specified Elsewhere

A. Section 01011 - Requirements

B. Section 01610 - Material

C. Section 01701 - Clean-Up and Disposal

Part 2 - Products

02.01 Stain

A. Stain material will be provided by the Government. Stain will be in 5-gallon buckets.

B. Solid color oil stain shall be Weatherseal by The Continental Products Company.

C. Color shall be “Historic Brown”

02.02 Product Delivery and Storage

A. Deliver in original sealed and labeled containers.

B. Coordinate storage of product with the COR. Protect from freezing.

Part 3 - Execution

03.01 Workmanship, General

A. Use only skilled personnel to apply stain.

B. Keep equipment clean and in proper condition to provide a job commensurate with the intent of this specification.

C. The application of materials shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions for surface preparation, environmental and substrate conditions, product mixing, and application procedures.

D. Subsequent coats, if this Government Option is excercised, shall not be applied until the COR has inspected the previous coat.

03.02 Application Equipment

A. Application equipment is not required to be new, but shall be adequate for the work and workmanship required herein.

03.03 Building Surface Preparation

A. Existing surface coating is the same Weatherseal stain as is indicated in this specification for application.

B. Existing gutters, downspouts, and heat tapes shall be removed to allow access to apply stain.

C. All surface preparation work shall be in accordance with industry standards and the manufacturer of the stain being applied.

D. Hand scrape or hand sand surfaces as required to provide a substrate which will allow a clean, uniform, and smooth finish. Remove all loose or peeling existing coatings, and smooth all edges created by the removal of coatings.

E. Wash and prep all surfaces as recommended by stain manufacturer. Surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free of oil, grease and dirt, before application of stain.

03.04 Application of Stain

A. Stain shall be applied by brush.

03.05 Cleanup and closeout

A. After stain in these areas has been inspected and approved by the COR, reinstall gutters, downspouts, and associated heat cables which had been removed to allow access for stain.

B. Remove spilled, splashed or splattered stain from all surfaces not being treated.

Part 4 - Measurement

04.01 The method of measurement will be designated in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS and measured in accordance with Section 01060.

04.02 Measurement will be for the completed and accepted work as described in these specifications and as shown in the DRAWINGS.

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General Decision Number: MN080008 05/01/2009 MN8

Superseded General Decision Number: MN20070008

State: Minnesota

Construction Type: Building

Counties: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dodge, Goodhue, Hubbard, Isanti, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Norman, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, Rice, Roseau, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Winona and Wright Counties in Minnesota.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Does not include Treatment

Plants or single family homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)

Modification Number Publication Date

0 02/08/2008

1 04/04/2008

2 05/02/2008

3 05/16/2008

4 05/30/2008

5 06/13/2008

6 07/11/2008

7 08/08/2008

8 08/15/2008

9 09/05/2008

10 10/03/2008

11 10/31/2008

12 11/14/2008

13 12/19/2008

14 01/16/2009

15 01/23/2009

16 02/13/2009

17 05/01/2009

ASBE0034-002 06/01/2008

CHISAGO, DODGE, GOODHUE, ISANTI, LE SUEUR, MC LEOD, MILLE LACS,

MORRISON, NICOLLET, RICE, SIBLEY, STEELE, WABASHA, WASECA,

WINONA AND WRIGHT COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Asbestos Workers/Insulator

(Includes application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings & finishes to all types of mechanical systems).....$ 37.58 17.13

ASBE0049-001 06/02/2008

AITKIN, BELTRAMI, CASS, CLEARWATER, CROW WING, HUBBARD, LAKE OF

THE WOODS, PINE, ROSEAU & WADENA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Asbestos Workers/Insulator

(Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings & finishes to all types of mechanical systems).....$ 34.81 13.10

ASBE0133-001 07/01/2007

BECKER, CLAY, KITTSON, MAHNOMEN, MARSHALL, NORMAN, PENNINGTON,

POLK & RED LAKE COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Asbestos Workers/Insulator

(Includes application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings & finishes to all types of mechanical systems).....$ 24.72 10.40

ASBE0205-003 05/01/1998

AITKIN, BELTRAMI, CASS, CLEARWATER, CROW WING, HUBBARD, LAKE OF

THE WOODS, PINE, ROSEAU, AND WADENA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Asbestos Removal worker/hazardous material handler (Includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging

& disposing of all insulation materials, whether they contain asbestos or not, from mechanical systems)..............$ 18.21 3.30

ASBE0205-017 01/01/2002

CHISAGO, DODGE, GOODHUE, ISANTI, LE SUEUR, MC LEOD, MILLE LACS,

MORRISON, NICOLLET, RICE, SIBLEY, STEELE, WABASHA, WASECA,

WINONA AND WRIGHT COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Asbestos Removal worker/hazardous material handler (Includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging & disposing of all insulation materials from mechanical systems whether they contain asbestos or not)....$ 23.06 5.25

ASBE0207-017 05/01/2008

BECKER, CLAY, KITTSON, MAHNOMEN, MARSHALL, NORMAN, PENNINGTON &

POLK COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Asbestos Removal worker/hazardous material handler..........................$ 19.25 8.40

Includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging & disposing of all insulation materials, whether they contain asbestos or not, from mechanical systems

BOIL0647-001 07/01/2008

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 32.59 17.83

BRMN0001-002 05/01/2008

CHISAGO, ISANTI, MILLE LACS (South of an East-West extension of the northern border of Isanti County) & WRIGHT COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Bricklayer, Stonemason...........$ 34.14 13.30

* BRMN0001-006 05/01/2009

LE SUEUR, NICOLLET & SIBLEY COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER (Bricklayer, Blocklayer, Caulker, Cleaner, Pointer, Stonemason).............$ 32.89 14.65

* BRMN0001-008 05/01/2009

Rates Fringes

MARBLE SETTER....................$ 34.14 14.65

* BRMN0001-011 05/01/2009

MCLEOD COUNTY

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER (Bricklayer, Blocklayer, Stonemason)..........$ 24.36 13.63

* BRMN0001-018 05/01/2009

AITKIN (Western half on a line with the northeast boundary line of Mille Lacs County),BECKER, BELTRAMI, CASS, CLAY, CLEARWATER, CROW WING, HUBBARD, KITTSON, LAKE OF THE WOODS, MAHNOMEN, MARSHALL, MILLE LACS (north of an east-west extension of the northern border of Isanti County), MORRISON, NORMAN, PENNINGTON, POLK, RED LAKE, ROSSEAU, WADENA

Rates Fringes

TILE FINISHER....................$ 26.80 14.49

TILE SETTER......................$ 30.58 17.95

* BRMN0001-022 05/01/2009

AITKIN (Western half), CROW WING, MILLE LACS & MORRISON

COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 32.90 14.65

* BRMN0001-030 05/01/2009

CROW WING & MORRISON COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON.....................$ 32.75 14.35

BRMN0001-034 05/01/2008

Rates Fringes

TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER

Base Machine................$ 32.79 13.20

Finisher....................$ 32.46 13.20

Mechanic....................$ 34.31 13.20

* BRMN0003-001 05/01/2009

AITKIN (Eastern half, on a line with the northeast boundary line of Mille Lacs County) & PINE COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 30.29 17.95

BRMN0003-007 05/01/2008

AITKIN COUNTY (Eastern half on a line with the northeast boondary of Mille Lacs County)

Rates Fringes

Tile Layer.......................$ 24.13 17.38

BRMN0007-001 05/01/2008

WINONA COUNTY

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER

Bricklayer, Blocklayer, Caulker, Cleaner, Pointer, Stonemason..................$ 33.14 13.40

* BRMN0008-001 05/01/2009

DODGE & WABASHA (Plainview & Elgin and that part south of a line running east & west of Hwy #247) COUNTIES:

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER

Bricklayer, Caulker, Cleaner, Pointer, Stonemason..................$ 33.54 14.50

BRMN0008-004 06/01/2008

DODGE, GOODHUE(South of Coounty Rd #9 that runs from Dennison though Town of Goodhue), LE SUEUR, NICOLLET, RICE (South of

County Rd #1 that runs from Montgomery to Dennison), SIBLEY, STEELE, WASECA, WINONA & WABASHA (Cities of Plainview & Elgin south of a line east & west on Hwy #247) COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

TILE FINISHER....................$ 22.70 0.20

TILE SETTER......................$ 33.21 1.70

BRMN0010-001 05/01/2008

GOODHUE (West part at a line due north and south from the east city limits of Wanamingo), RICE & STEELE (North part at a line due east and west of the town of Pratt) COUNTIES:

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER

Bricklayer, Blocklayer, Caulker, Cleaner, Pointer, Stonemason..................$ 34.14 13.30

BRMN0010-003 05/01/2008

RICE & STEELE (North part at a line due east and west of the town of Pratt) COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 34.14 13.30

BRMN0015-001 05/01/2008

BECKER, BELTRAMI, CASS, CLAY, CLEARWATER, HUBBARD, KITTSON,

LAKE OF THE WOODS, MAHNOMEN, MARSHALL, NORMAN, PENNINGTON,

POLK, RED LAKE, ROSEAU, & WADENA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 30.05 13.20

BRMN0015-003 05/01/2008

BECKER, BELTRAMI, CASS, CLAY, HUBBARD & WADENA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 28.60 13.20

BRMN0017-001 05/01/2008

GOODHUE (Eastern half at a line running north & south of the east city limits of Wanamingo) & WABASHA (North of a line running east & west of Hwy #247 & north of the city limits of

Plainview) COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER

Bricklayer, Caulker, Cleaner, Pointer, Stonemason..................$ 34.14 13.30

BRMN0017-002 05/01/2008

GOODHUE & WABASHA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 34.14 13.30

* BRMN0021-002 05/01/2009

STEELE (South part lying south of a line due east & west of

Pratt) & WASECA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER

Bricklayer, Caulker, Cleaner, Pointer, Stonemason..................$ 32.19 14.50

CARP0087-005 05/01/2008

CHISAGO, ISANTI, PINE (Southern 1/3) & WRIGHT COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER

Carpenter, Insulator, Piledriver..................$ 33.79 12.50

CARP0087-009 05/01/2008

GOODHUE (Red Wing city limits extending 5 miles outward) AND

MCLEOD COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

Carpenter & Piledrivermen........$ 28.81 12.51

CARP0190-002 05/01/2007

AITKIN (Southern half), BECKER (Except part north of a line drawn diagonally from the Becker-Clearwater County line to the center of the eastern county line of Becker), CASS (Southern third), CHISAGO, CLAY, CROW WING (Except northern fifth), GOODHUE (Excluding part south of a line drawn diagonally from the Goodhue-Dodge-Steele-Rice County line to the

Goodhue-Wabasha County line), HUBBARD (SW tip, excluding Park

Rapids), ISANTI, LE SUEUR, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, MORRISON, NICOLLET, PINE (South of St. Hwy #23 & St. Hwy #48), RICE, SIBLEY, STEELE (Extreme NW tip), WABASHA (Northern extreme tip), WADENA (Except extreme NE tip), WASECA (Northern part, excluding city of Waseca) & WRIGHT COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

LATHER...........................$ 31.89 12.82

CARP0190-004 06/01/2007

DODGE, GOODHUE (Southern part), STEELE (Excluding extreme NW tip), WABASHA (Except extreme Northern tip), WASECA (Southern part, including city of Waseca) & WINONA COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

LATHER...........................$ 26.27 12.01

CARP0361-002 05/01/2008

PINE COUNTY (Northern two-thirds, North of State Highway #23 &

State Highway #48, excluding cities of Beroun, Brook Park, Henriette, Pine City, Rock Creek & West Rock):

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER........................$ 26.35 13.55

CARP0361-009 05/01/2008

AITKIN (Northern half), BECKER (NE tip), BELTRAMI, CASS

(Northern two-thirds),…