Long_Garden_Restoration_Project.docx

SOL NO: AG-63PX-S-16-0010

UNIT: Grey Tower Historic Site PROJ NAME: Long Garden Restoration Project

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-63PX-S-16-0010

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION SEALED BID (IFB)

x NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

06/11/2016

PAGE OF PAGES

Same as 7.

USDA FOREST SERVICE NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

1992 Folwell Ave.

St. Paul, MN 55108

9. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Michael Ash

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(651) 649-5204

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Proposals are due August 01, 2016 at 2:00 PM Central Time/3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Proposals be sent either mailed or parcel post (Example: FedEx and UPS) to block #7 Attn:

Michael Ash or emailed to mikeash@fs.fed.us

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

14 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

Award, x notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory x negotiable. (See .)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

x YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by

(hour) local time

08/01/2016

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee x is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85) Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Continued...

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

USDA FOREST SERVICE NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

1992 FOLWELL AVE

ST. PAUL, MN 55108-1034

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to issuing office.)

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,

29. AWARD

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

Michael J. Ash

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

AG-63PX-S-16-00001

PAGE OF

ITEM NO. (A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (B)

QUANTITY (C)

UNIT (D)

UNIT PRICE (E)

AMOUNT (F)

USDA Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Delaware Greenhouse Replacement Project FOB: Destination

Complete proposal packages must be mailed or e-mailed to the Contracting Officer at mikeash@fs.fed.us or USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 1992 Folwell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108-1034

Contractor must return the following as part of a complete proposal package:

B.2 QUOTED PRICE, SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

G. 3 PROJECT MANAGER SECTION K

SECTION M

ATTACHMENT A, SAM Information ATTACHMENT B, Experience Questionnaire ATTACHMENT C, Bio-based Plan ATTACHMENT D, DOL Wage Rates

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SOL NO: AG-3604-S-14-0005 UNIT: NRS - St. Paul, MN PROJ NAME: Chiller Replacement Construction

Contents

ATTACHMENT D - Attachment D: Wage Determinations the Service Contract Act…………….……43

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 Description of Requirement

Location: USDA Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Greys Towers Drive, Milford, PA 18337 (Pike County)

A. The contractor shall provide all labor and equipment necessary to accomplish this task.

B. Period of Performance: To start on or about August 22, 2016.

C. One contract will be awarded as a Best Value Tradeoff to the offeror whose technical and cost proposal is the most advantageous to the Government. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest price, or to the offeror with the highest technical score. The critical factor in making any cost/technical tradeoffs is not the technical spread, but rather what is the significance of that difference. See Section M for additional details.

D. Bonding requirements: None

All prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to inspect the site prior to submitting an offer to assess the condition of the site and the scope of work proposed. Failure to do so does not relieve the offeror from accurately determining the scope of work required. A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) at the USDA Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, PA 18337. Local contract person is Beth Hawke – Phone: 570-296-6061, Email: ehawke@usda.gov

E. A post award pre-work meeting will be scheduled with the successful offeror/contractor. This meeting must take place within seven days of contract award.

F. This requirement is a total small business set aside. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 561730, with a small business size standard of $7.0 Million.

G. Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management – See Attachment A. Registration in this website is FREE.

SOL NO: AG-3604-S-14-0005 UNIT: NRS - St. Paul, MN PROJ NAME: Chiller Replacement Construction

SOL NO: AG-63PX-S-16-0010

UNIT: Grey Towers National Site PROJ NAME: Long Garden Restoration Project Service

B.2 QUOTED PRICE – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE BID

Base Bid Total

OPTIONAL BID ITEM 1--BRICK TERRACE

in herringbone pattern

Total

OPTIONAL BID ITEM 2--IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR LONG GARDEN

Total

OPTIONAL BID ITEM 3--ACCESSIBLE RAMP

Total

OPTIONAL BID ITEM 4--LINDEN ALLEE

Total

OPTIONAL BID ITEM 5--IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR LINDEN ALLEE

Total

Base Bid Plus Optional Bid Items

Total

GRAND TOTAL

Contractor:

Signature:

Date:

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

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.

Local Point of Contact: Beth Hawke Office Phone: 570-296-6061, Email: ehawke@usda.gov

Direct all questions via e-mail to the Contracting officer:

Michael Ash E-Mail: mikeash@fs.fed.us Office Phone: 651-649-5204

The specifications and drawings are separate attachments to this document.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

The Contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers' parts. This clause takes precedence over any Government inspection and testing required in the contract's specifications, except for specialized inspections or tests specified to be performed solely by the Government.

(End of clause)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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 14 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 11/30/2016. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause) Alternate I (Apr 1984). If the completion date is expressed as a specific calendar date, computed on the basis of the contractor receiving the notice to proceed by a certain day, add the following paragraph to the basic clause:

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by August 15, 2016. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996)

Within 14 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 is: 40 hours.

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is three and half months

(End of Clause)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. 1 AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It must be scheduled within seven (7) days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: USDA Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic . Local contract person is Beth Hawke – Phone: 570-296-6061, Email: ehawke@usda,gov.

G. 2 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

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

The Contracting Officer should be informed, as soon as possible, of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR, provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists & there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

G. 3 PROJECT MANAGER

The offeror is requested to designate a Project Manager to be contacted for prompt contract administration: ___________________________________ Telephone Number (including cell phone if available): ______________________________ The contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall have the authority to make any no-cost contract technical, hiring and dismissal decisions, or special arrangements regarding this contract. This individual shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of this contract and shall act as the central point of contact with the Government. The Project Manager, or a designated representative, shall have full authority to act for the Contractor in the performance of the required services. The Project Manager, or a designated representative, shall meet with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to discuss problem areas as they occur. The Project Manager or his/her representative shall respond within four hours after notification of the existence of a problem. The Project Manager shall be able to fluently read, write, and speak the English language.

G. 4 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

Payment will be based on receipt of a proper electronic invoice and satisfactory contract performance. Payments for services are made in arrears following COR inspection and acceptance of work.

G.5 GUIDANCE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPER INVOICE FOR PAYMENT

In accordance with Prompt Payment Act (Public Law 97-177), contractors are to submit proper invoices for payment. Invoices shall be entered electronically in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).Contractors shall register and enter invoices into IPP at the following website:

https://www.ipp.fms.treas.gov/login/IPPLogon_Index.htm Additional information regarding IPP may be found at the following website:

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm.

G.6 FAR 52.232-5 -- Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (Sept 2002)

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 addresses:

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

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government ALT I (Sep 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (May 2011) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (Oct 2010) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages -- Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Overtime Compensation (May 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-8 Payroll and Basic Records (May 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Jul 2005) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2014) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013) 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) 52.223-12 Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 1995) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sept 1997) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (Jan 2012) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds—Other Than Construction (NOV 2006) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (May 2014) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt payment for Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) 52.243-4 Changes (Jun 2007) 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (Dec 1996) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Mar 2007) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (Apr 1984) 52.246-13 Inspection -- Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) 52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage (Apr 1984) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government – Fixed Price (Apr 2012) 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements)(Apr 2012) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (Jan 1991) AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants –Alternate I (Feb 2012) AGAR 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (Nov 1996) AGAR 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (Nov 1996) AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises (Nov 1996) AGAR 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (Feb 1988) AGAR 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (Nov 1996) AGAR 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (Feb 1988) AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (Nov 1996) AGAR 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure. (Feb 1988) AGAR 452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair. (Feb 1988) 52.204-1 -- Approval of Contract (Dec 1989)

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2015)

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

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

____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

_X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

_X__ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’ Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 2012) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

_X__ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Public Law 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub.

L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

___ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (11) [Reserved]

___ (12) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (13) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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

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

_X__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C.

637 (d)(4).)

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

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

___ (iv) Alternate III (July 2010) of 52.219-9.

___ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

_X__ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

637(a)(14)).

_X__ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (19) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

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

___ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

___ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

___ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C.637(m)).

_X__ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

___ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126).

_X__ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

_X__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

_X__ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X__ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

___ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available offthe-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

___ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

_X__ (37) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

_X__ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011).

___ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

___ (40) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, Pub. L. 108-77, 108- 78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.

___ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2012) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X__ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (43) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (44) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (45) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (46) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (48) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (49) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (50) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (51) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

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

___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

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

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

___ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations.

(Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

___ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C.

5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

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

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

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110- 252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) [Reserved]

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

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C.

793).

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012).

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.219-14 -- Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) concerns;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) concerns; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for –

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.223-11 -- Ozone-Depleting Substances (May 2001)

(a) Definition. “Ozone-depleting substance,” as used in this clause, means any substance the Environmental Protection Agency designates in 40 CFR Part 82 as—

(1) Class I, including, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform; or

(2) Class II , including, but not limited to hydrochlorofluorocarbons.

(b) The Contractor shall label products which contain or are manufactured with ozone-depleting substances in the manner and to the extent required by 42 U.S.C. 7671j (b), (c), and (d) and 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart E, as follows:

Warning Contains (or manufactured with, if applicable) *_______, a substance(s) which harm(s) public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

* The Contractor shall insert the name of the substance(s).

(End of Clause) FAR 52.223-15 – Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007)

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

“Energy-efficient product”—

(1) Means a product that—

(i) Meets Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency criteria for use of the Energy Star trademark label; or

(ii) Is in the upper 25 percent of efficiency for all similar products as designated by the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program.

(2) The term “product” does not include any energy-consuming product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(b) The Contractor shall ensure that energy-consuming products are energy efficient products (i.e., ENERGY STAR® products or FEMP-designated products) at the time of contract award, for products that are—

(1) Delivered;

(2) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(3) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(4) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

(c) The requirements of paragraph (b) apply to the Contractor (including any subcontractor) unless—

(1) The energy-consuming product is not listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or FEMP; or

(2) Otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Information about these products is available for—

(1) ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/products; and

(2) FEMP at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html.

(End of clause)

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT /DESCRIPTION

Attachment A, SAM Information Attachment B, Davis Bacon WD No. MN140040 Attachment C, Experience Questionnaire Attachment D, Bio-Preferred Plan

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 (JAN 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): ALL --NAICS Code 561730 --Size Standard $7.0 Million_

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.

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 4)

AGAR 452.209-70 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction -Alternate 1 (FEB 2012)

(a.) Awards made under this solicitation are subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. To comply with these provisions, all offerors must complete paragraph (1) of this representation, and all corporate offerors also must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of this representation.

(b) The Offeror represents that –

(1) The Offeror is [ ], is not [ ] (check one) an entity that has filed articles of incorporation in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the various territories of the United States including American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Note that this includes both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.)

If the Offeror checked “is” above, the Offeror must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of the representation. If Offeror checked “is not” above, Offeror may leave the remainder of the representation blank.

(2)(i) The Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) been convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal or State law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(ii) Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) had any officer or agent of Offeror convicted of a felony criminal violation for actions taken on behalf of Offeror under Federal law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(3) The Offeror does [ ], does not [ ] (check one) have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

Name (Printed): ___________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________

(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 addresses:

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

FAR 52.207-1 Notice of Standard Competition (May 2006)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition/Alt. I (Jan 2004)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

CLAUSES BY FULL TEXT

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

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.233-2 -- Service of Protest (Sep 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Michael Ash, Contracting Officer USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station 1992 Folwell Ave St. Paul, MN 55108-1034

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

AGAR 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (FEB 1988)

(a) The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference, during which potential offerors mayobtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated.

(b) In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the person named on the Standard Form 33 of this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.

(c) The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

(e) Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer.

(f) The conference will be held:

Date: June 29, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Location: USDA Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PA 18337

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