KAWISHIWI_SNOWPLOWING_SERVICE_RFQ_fy16.doc

RFQ-04-5

AG-63A9-S-16-0004

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USDA – Forest Service, MN Shared Service Contracting Unit 8901 Grand Avenue Place, Duluth, MN 55808 See Section F

FOB DESTINATION

FORMCHECKBOX

OTHER (See Schedule)

Laurentian Ranger District

318 Forestry Road

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 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE YEAR April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 Snowplowing Services

Kawishiwi District, Superior National Forest

Ely, Minnesota

While there are four option years, pricing is only requested for the first year. Subsequent years will have a price increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

EVALUATION OF OPTIONS: See Section M.

To be considered responsive, bids must be submitted consistently for all items.

BASIS OF AWARD:

Bidders shall enter a UNIT PRICE and AMOUNT for each PAY ITEM, and TOTAL AMOUNTS for the BID ITEMS where indicated on the Schedule of Items, in order to be considered responsive to this solicitation. Non-responsive bids will not be considered and will be rejected.

OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR QUANTITIES OTHER THAN THOSE SHOWN ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

CONTRACT TIME: See Section F.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

Schedule of Items Snow Plowing Services

Base Year, Winter 2015-16

Kawishiwi Ranger District, Superior National Forest

Ely, Minnesota

Item 1, Kawishiwi Admin Site < 7”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 1a, Kawishiwi Admin Site 7-15” $ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 2, Ely Seaplane Base 7-15”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 3, Fall Lake Campground < 7”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 3a, Fall Lake Campground 7-15” $ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 4, Wood Lake Access < 7”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 4a, Wood Lake 7-15”

Item 5, Moose Lake Landing < 7”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 5a, Moose Lake Landing 7-15”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 6, Snowbank Lake Landing < 7” $ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 6a, Snowbank Lake Landing 7-15” $ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 7, Fernberg Tower Site < 7”

$ ____________ Cost/each plowing event

Item 7a, Fernberg Tower Site 7-15”

TOTAL FOR ITEMS 1,2,4,5,6,7,8 < 7” Cost/each event:

TOTAL FOR ITEMS 1a, 2a, 3, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8a Cost/each event: 7-15”

COST FOR ITEM 1b, Excess snow removal at

Kawishiwi Admin. Site, Cost/hour

Signature, ___________________________ Title, ___________________________

EVALUATION OF OPTIONS:

To be considered responsive, bids must be submitted consistently for all items in the option year that were bid in the base year.

BASIS OF AWARD:

Bidders shall enter a UNIT PRICE and AMOUNT for each PAY ITEM, and TOTAL AMOUNTS for the BID ITEMS for each year where indicated on the Schedule of Items, in order to be considered responsive to this solicitation. Non-responsive bids will not be considered and will be rejected. The Government may award one contract to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible bidder. One award will be awarded to the lowest price, responsive bidder

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1.0

GENERAL

C.1.1 Description & Location of Work - The Contractor shall provide snow plowing services for the Kawishiwi Ranger District at locations as shown in description & location of work and as shown on the attached drawing. Contractor will be responsible for any damage to property in the process of completing work. All property damage must be repaired by June 1.

Items 1-7a ITEM #1 Kawishiwi Administrative Site

7” or less of snowfall to plow Kawishiwi Administrative Site parking lots and roadways. 1381/1393Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731.

1. Plowing will be required after any snowfall of 1” or more.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 6 AM

3. Plowing will be required for snowfalls of 4” or more during business hours

8 AM – 4:30 PM.

4. Snow will be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of the lots and drive.

5. Weekend plowing will be required after snowfalls of 4” or more.

ITEM #1a Kawishiwi Administrative Site 7-15” of snowfall to plow Kawishiwi Administrative Site parking lots and roadways. 1381/1393 Highway 169, Ely, MN.

Specifications are the same as Item#1.

ITEM #2 Ely Seaplane Base Parking Lot 7-15” of snowfall to plow the Ely Seaplane Base Parking lot. Shagawa Road, Ely, MN 55731

1. Plowing will be required of any snow accumulation of greater than 7”.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 7 AM.

3. Snow will be pushed fully outside the parking lot shoulder line.

4. Weekend plowing will be required after snow accumulation of greater than 7”.

ITEM #3 Fall Lake Campground, Visitor Parking Lot, Basswood Lane 7” or less of snowfall to plow Fall Lake Campground, visitor parking lot and Basswood Lane, Fall Lake Campground, Ely, MN 55731

1. Plowing will be required after any snowfall of 2” or more.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 10 AM

3. Plowing will be required for snowfalls of 6” or more during business hours

8 AM – 4:30 PM.

4. Snow will be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of the lots and drive.

5. Weekend plowing will be required after snowfalls of 4” or more.

ITEM #3a Fall Lake Campground, Visitor Parking Lot, Basswood Lane

7-15” of snowfall to plow the Fall Lake Campground visitor parking lot and Basswood Lane Fall Lake Campground, Ely, MN 55731

Specifications are the same as Item#3.

ITEM #4 Wood Lake Access visitor parking lot 7” or less of snowfall to plow Wood Lake Access, visitor parking lot, Ely, MN 55731

1. Plowing will be required after any snowfall of 2” or more.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 10 AM

3. Plowing will be required for snowfalls of 6” or more during business hours

8 AM – 4:30 PM.

4. Snow will be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of the lots and drive.

5. Weekend plowing will be required after snowfalls of 4” or more.

ITEM #4a Wood Lake Access visitor parking lot 7-15” of snowfall to plow Wood Lake Access visitor parking lot, Ely, MN 55731

Specifications are the same as Item#4.

ITEM #5 Moose Lake Landing, visitor parking lot 7” or less of snowfall to plow Moose Lake Landing, visitor parking lot, Ely, MN 55731

1. Plowing will be required after any snowfall of 2” or more.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 10 AM

3. Plowing will be required for snowfalls of 6” or more during business hours

8 AM – 4:30 PM.

4. Snow will be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of the lots and drive.

5. Weekend plowing will be required after snowfalls of 4” or more.

ITEM #5a Moose Lake Landing, visitor parking lot

7-15” of snowfall to plow Moose Lake Landing, visitor parking lot, Ely, MN 55731

Specifications are the same as Item#5.

ITEM #6 Snowbank Lake Landing, visitor parking lot 7” or less of snowfall to plow Snowbank Landing, visitor parking lot, Ely, MN 55731

1. Plowing will be required after any snowfall of 2” or more.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 10 AM

3. Plowing will be required for snowfalls of 6” or more during business hours

8 AM – 4:30 PM.

4. Snow will be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of the lots and drive.

5. Weekend plowing will be required after snowfalls of 4” or more.

ITEM #6a Snowbank Lake Landing, visitor parking lot 7-15” of snowfall to plow Snowbank Landing, visitor parking lot, Ely, MN 55731

Specifications are the same as Item#6.

ITEM #7 Fernberg Tower Air Quality Monitoring Site 7” or less of snowfall to plow Fernberg Tower Site, Ely, MN 55731

1. Plowing will be required after any snowfall of 2” or more.

2. Plowing will be substantially complete by 10 AM

3. Plowing will be required for snowfalls of 6” or more during business hours

8 AM – 4:30 PM.

4. Snow will be pushed fully outside the shoulder line of the lots and drive. Snow must be piled in a location as to not inhibit administrative access including walking paths.

5. Weekend plowing will be required after snowfalls of 4” or more.

ITEM #7a Fernberg Tower Air Quality Monitoring Site

7-15” snowfall to plow Fernberg Tower Site, Ely, MN 55731.

Specifications are the same as Item#7.

See enclosed drawings for specific plowing locations on Moose Lake, Fall Lake and Snowbank sites.

C.1.2 Insure public and Forest Service personnel safety, and the safety of their vehicles, while work is being performed.

C.3.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS AND SERVICES Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, supervision and incidentals.

1. INCENTIVE/DISINCENTIVE CLAUSES

Performance of work above the minimum acceptable standard will result in the Contractor being eligible for the additional option periods, if the Government exercises the options.

The contractor shall correct all deficiencies brought to its attention at no additional cost to the Government.

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)

E.1.0 INSPECTION - All work will be inspected weekly by the COR for adherence to the specifications of the contract. Deficiencies will be reported to the Contractor.

E.2.0 MIMIMUM ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS - Contractor shall meet the following minimum inspection standard for Government acceptance: No more than 2 deficiencies per month are acceptable.

E.3.0

PAYMENT

Payments shall be made on a calendar month (30 day) basis in arrears. Invoices shall be entered at IPP.GOV

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1.0 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Contract time runs from the date of contract award and issuance of the Notice to Proceed (estimate April 1, 2016) through March 31, 2017 for the base year. For Option years 2017 and 2018, 2019 and 2020, the contract performance time runs April 1st through March 31st.

F.2.0 CONTRACT TIME

The Contractor shall begin work on the effective date of the Notice to proceed. The contractor shall continue performance of the work under the contract without delay or interruption except by causes beyond his control as defined by contract clauses, or by the receipt of a “Suspend Work Order” issued by the Government. Failure to do so may be cause for action under the “Default” clause.

G.1.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

None

Contracting Officer Representative for Kawishiwi Snowplowing Contract

Blake Freking 218-365-7631 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

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

F.1.0 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE TIME:

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

Contract time runs from the date of contract award and issuance of the Notice to Proceed (estimated to be April 1, 2016) through March 31, 2017 for the base year. For option years 1, 2, 3 & 4, the contract performance dates are the same for the consecutive years.

F.2.0

CONTRACT TIME

The Contractor shall begin work on the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall continue performance of the work under the contract without delay or interruption except by causes beyond his control as defined by contract clauses, or by the receipt of a "Suspend Work Order" issued by the Government. Failure to do so may be cause for action under the "Default" clause.

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 within 7 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at the Laurentian District Office.

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: To be determined upon award.

(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.

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 (JAN 2011) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013)

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

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014)

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) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (JUL 2013)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

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

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (OCT 2014) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984)

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

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

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

Option to Extend Services FAR 52.217-8 (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed six months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within ten calendar days.

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.217-9 (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within five days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three years.

52.204-7 System for Award Management.

As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(1), use the following provision:

System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“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 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 System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM 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 SAM 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.

(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 SAM 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) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov .

(End of clause)

FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class

Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

WG-2 Step 2

17.15/hr –36.45%

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items.

As prescribed in 44.403, insert the following clause:

Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Commercial item” has the meaning contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101, Definitions.

“Subcontract” includes a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier.

(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall incorporate, and require its subcontractors at all tiers to incorporate, commercial items or nondevelopmental items as components of items to be supplied under this contract.

(c)(1) The Contractor shall insert the following clauses in subcontracts for commercial items:

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509), if the subcontract exceeds $5,000,000 and has a performance period of more than 120 days. In altering this clause to identify the appropriate parties, all disclosures of violation of the civil False Claims Act or of Federal criminal law shall be directed to the agency Office of the Inspector General, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(ii) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5), if the subcontract is funded under the Recovery Act.

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), if the subcontract offers further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 iin lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities..

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

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212(a));

(vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(viii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(x) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.232-40.

(xii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64).

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

(d) The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts awarded under this contract.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (MAY 2001)

(a) Definition. "Acceptance," as used in this clause, means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government assumes for itself, or as an agent of another, ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services, as partial or complete performance of the contract.

(b) Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government or any provision concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The Contracting Officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the Contractor within 30 days from the date of acceptance by the Government. This notice shall state either-

(1) That the Contractor shall correct or reperform any defective or nonconforming services; or

(2) That the Government does not require correction or reperformance.

(c) If the Contractor is required to correct or reperform, it shall be at no cost to the Government, and any services corrected or reperformed by the Contractor shall be subject to this clause to the same extent as work initially performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or reperform, the Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace with similar services and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned to the Government thereby, or make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

(d) If the Government does not require correction or reperformance, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any [insert regulation name] (48 CFR Chapter 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Wage Determination No.WD 05-2286 (Rev.-13)

10 pages

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

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

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

Contract line item(s): 01 Snowplowing Service --NAICS Code 561730

--Size Standard $16.5 million in annual receipts The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.

As prescribed in 4.1202, insert the following provision:

Annual Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561720.

(2) The small business size standard is$16.5 million.

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

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__ (ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (iv) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__(B) Alternate I.

__ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

As prescribed in 19.309(c), insert the following clause:

Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code ______________ assigned to contract number ______________.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer’s name and title].

(End of clause)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification.

As prescribed in 23.406(a), insert the following provision:

Biobased Product Certification (May 2012)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c)(3)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

(End of provision)

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision 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)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) Alternate I (OCT 1997)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

CONTACTS FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Technical information can be obtained by contacting the following:

Technical Telephone

Contact Number

Blake Freking 218-365-7631

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: 218-626-4397

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document--

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal.

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timelines, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal.

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

Specific Requirements

1. Technical (Volume I).

The offeror shall submit two copies of its technical proposal as a package, separate from the price proposal and other portions of the solicitation and the offeror shall make no reference to the price in the technical proposal. The offeror’s technical proposal and any subsequent changes thereto shall be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract and the commitments made therein shall be binding upon that offeror. The offerors are advised to submit technical proposals which are clear and comprehensive. They shall not require additional explanation, information or extensive cross-referencing between tabs. The offeror’s technical proposal must not merely repeat the performance work statement without sufficient elaboration. Statements that the offeror will comply with the requirements of the contract are not considered adequate.

2.

Business Proposal Instructions. Price (Volume II)

(a) Price Proposal Requirements: The government may make an award without discussions. Therefore, offerors must provide their best offer for this effort using the format in this Request for Proposal. Offerors are encouraged to submit a narrative explanation and justification as set forth in (b) below to support the unit prices proposed.

(b) Instructions and Format: The price proposal is to be submitted in a separate, detachable volume for the purpose of evaluation independent of the other volumes. This volume shall stand alone in supporting the offeror’s approach to realism of the overall price for this effort. No pricing data shall be included in Volume I. The price volume shall have consecutive page numbering.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 Method of Award Award will be made to the offeror (1) whose Proposal is technically acceptable and (2) whose technical/cost relationship is most advantageous to the Government. While cost is secondary to technical it will be a factor in the award decision. The critical factor when making any cost/technical trade-off is not necessarily the spread or difference between the technical cores, but rather is the significance of the difference. The significance will be determined on the basis of what the difference might mean in terms of performance, and what it would cost the Government to take advantage of it. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest Price Proposal. Also, award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and to the advantage of the Government. The relative importance of technical factors is explained below.

Awards may be made without further negotiations. Proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable…