2009_RFP_Apache_SitgreavesNF_Roads_ IDIQ.doc

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-8173-S-09-0007

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

2/27/2008

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

USDA Forest Service Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Supervisor’s Office – Acquisition Management

PO Box 640 30 S. Chiricahua Drive

Springerville, AZ 85938

SAME AS BOX NO. 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

WARREN ABBOTT

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

(928) 333-6344

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):

The USDA Forest Service, Apache—Sitgreaves National Forests, Springerville, Arizona, has a requirement for Forestwide Road Maintenance, Repairs, Construction, Trails, Installation of Culverts and Cattle-guards, Small Building Construction (non-residential), and other Miscellaneous Structure projects. All of this work is covered under the Davis-Bacon Act, for which wage determinations for various locations will be incorporated into the solicitation packages. This work may consist of road blading, dozer maintenance on roads, hauling, aggregate and borrow placement, culvert installations, clearing roadsides and/or trails, constructing trails, miscellaneous road and parking lot construction or repair, concrete and asphalt patching and or paving, road crack sealing, small construction of non-residential buildings, sign construction, guardrail construction, and other miscellaneous work. The Government anticipates making multiple awards (MAS) of Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ (Indefinite-Delivery / Indefinite-Quantity) contracts under the Request For Proposal (RFP) format. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Small Business size standard is $31.0 Million under NAICS code 237310.

Price Range: The Government's estimate is:

Some Task Orders below $25,000

Some Task Orders between $25,000 and $100,000.

Some Task Orders between $100,000 and $250,000.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within time specified calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX 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.)

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1630 (hour) local time March 20, 2009 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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

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is, FORMCHECKBOX 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 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( )

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41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ 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, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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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.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ZONES: 1=APACHE; 2=NAVAJO/COCONINO, 3=GREENLEE

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Construction and Maintenance

(e)

Equipment

-A

-B Loader, *Size_________

Loader, *Size ________

Loader Loader

HR

HR

-A

-B Loader, *Size_________, Rate without Operator.

Loader, *Size ________, Rate without Operator.

Loader w/o Operator Loader w/o Operator

HR

Maintenance Road Blading and

Aggregate Placement – Per Hour Motor Grader.

Haul Vehicles –

Per Hour Belly Dump Rate. Rate Includes Operator & Mobilization

Number available _________

-B Haul Vehicles – End Dump, *Size ________ Number available _________

End Dump, *Size ________

Number available _________

End Dump

End Dump

HR

ZONES: 1=APACHE; 2=NAVAJO/COCONINO, 3=GREENLEE

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Equipment

-A

-B Bull Dozer, *Size_________

Bull Dozer, *Size ________

Dozer

Dozer

HR

Grid Roller, *Size ________

-B

Track Excavator, *Size __________ Track Excavator, *Size __________

Excavator

Excavator

HR

-B

-C

-D

-E Track Excavator, *Size __________,W /

Hammer, *Size ___________lbs.

– Rate Does Not Includes Operator

Track Excavator, *Size __________,W /

Hammer, *Size ___________lbs.

– Rate Does Not Includes Operator

Track Excavator, *Size __________,W /

Hammer, *Size ___________lbs.

– Rate Does Not Includes Operator

Operating Rate for Track Excavator W/ Hammer

Permit to Transport Track Excavator W/ Hammer.

-Rate for 30 day Permit Excavator w/ Hammer

Excavator w/ Hammer

Excavator w/ Hammer

Operator

Permit

HR

Week

Month

Ea.

-B Backhoe, *Size ________, Backhoe, *Size ________, Backhoe

Backhoe

HR

Transport, *Size ________,

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Equipment

-A Vibratory Steel Wheel, Compactor *Size ________

Bobcat, *Type ________

List Attachments: ___________________________

Tractor with Gannon, *Type ________

List Other Attachments:

Laborer

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Equipment

-A

-B Service Vehicle, *Type _______, (ie: four wheeler, tractor etc.)

Service Vehicle, *Type________, (ie: four wheeler, tractor etc.)

Service Vehicle

Service Vehicle

HR

-B

-C Water Truck, Self Drafting, *Size ________ Gallons, Water Truck, Self Drafting, *Size ________ Gallons, Additional Water Fee to be Included as dollars per 1000 Gallons

Water Truck

Water Truck

Water

HR

1000/gal.

Vibratory Steel Wheel, Compactor *Size ________,

Miscelaneous

Airless Paint Sprayer

-B

Portable Airtrack *Size __________

Certified Blaster Airtrack

Blaster

HR

ITEM NO. (a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Clearing

-B

-C

-D

-E Roadside Clearing and Brushing as identified by F.S. (Crew = Truck & 2 Sawyers) Limbing

Backhoe and bucket equipped with Safety Harness

Roadside Chipping as identified by F.S.

(Crew = 2 Laborers with chipper) Sawyer

Log Skidder, *Size __________. (Mobilize under transport cost) Crew Backhoe equipped

Crew

Sawyer Skidder

HR

HR

HR

Dust Abatement

-A

-B -C -D -E -F Application Rate as determined by supplier based on site conditions.

Site visit/ application rate recommendation by qualified personel

Product:

Lignosulfonate –

Minimum order of concentrated product 4500 Gallons (Truckload) Product: _________________________

Minimum order of concentrated product 4500 Gallons (Truckload)

Computerized Rate Controlled Applicator

Minimum 4 hours

Computerized Rate Controlled Applicator

Standby Time Rate

Mobilization, One way miles from *____________ to job site. (One time per job include skid tank) Specifiy mobilization location (ie: Phoenix, Farmington, etc.)

Suppliers: Desert Mountain (800) 375-9264

Georgia Pacific (360) 733-4410

Lyman Dust Control (406) 543-3377 Technical Personel

Ligno-

Sulfonate

Other Product Applicator

Applicator

Standby Rate

Mobilization

Hr

Gal

Gal

Hr

Hr

Mile

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Installation/ Repair of Culverts & Gates

-A (18)

-B(24)

-A(18)

-B(24) -C(36) -A -B -C Culverts - Extensions Contractor shall supply backhoe, wacker, acetylene torch, laborers and other miscellaneous items necessary for repair or extension of culvert. Work shall include removal, disposal of existing culvert and installation of government furnished culvert (including bands, bolts,incidentals) as staked by F.S.

Culverts – New Installation Contractor shall supply backhoe, laborers and other miscellaneous items necessary for installation of culvert. Culvert shall be installed in a 2 sack concrete slurry mix, with slurry mix min. 6” on all sides of culvert. (paid under Concrete Slurry Item) Work shall include removal, disposal of existing culvert and replacement of culvert as staked by F.S.

Concrete for Culvert and Gate Installations Concrete Slurry for Culvert Installation. Mix shall be 2 sack cement per C.Y. of concrete

Concrete for Gate Installation. Mix shall be 5 sack cement per C.Y. of concrete.

Concrete Delivery Haul Surcharge Extension of Existing culvert New Installation

Concrete Slurry

Concrete Surcharge 18” L.F.

24” L.F.

18” L.F.

24” L.F.

36” L.F.

C.Y.

C.Y.

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Roadway and Parking Lot Striping

(Specification 634)

-A(ST)

-B(Y4)

-C(W4)

-D(12)

-E(AL)

-F(DA)

Work shall include brooming and all miscellaneous preparation prior to painting. Contractor shall supply laborers and other miscellaneous items necessary for layout and completion of the project. Forest Service shall provide site plan for striping layout. Paint shall be Type A Service Vehicle, *Type ______, (equipment hauler for brooms, paint, applicator etc.)

4” Yellow Stripe 4” White Stripe 12” White Stop Bar Accessible Logo

Shall be White with a Blue Background, size in accordance with MUTCD

Directional arrows

Shall be White on asphalt pavements and yellow on concrete pavements.

Service Truck Yellow 4”

White 4”

White 12” Stop Bar

Accessible Logo

Directional Arrows

HR

Ft

Ft

Ft

Asphalt Pavement Crack & Joint Sealing

-B

-C

-D

-E

ECS by Copper State or equal

Application: 2 laborers, 1 Driver

Preparation: Air Compressor, 1 Driver, 1 Laborer

Power Broom

Crack Sealing Applicator

Crack Sealing Applicator

ECS

Application Crew

Prep Equip. w/ Crew

Equipment Rental

Equipment Rental Ton

Hr

Hr

Day Week

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Asphalt

-A

-B

-C

-D

-E

Asphalt Roadway Patching

Work shall include saw cutting and removal of failed material as marked, re-compaction of existing subgrade, placement of new material and compaction.

Forest Service will mark roadway sections to be patched. All cuts shall be neat providing a uniform appearance.

Asphalt

UPM

Cold Mix

Hot Mix (PG 58-22 or PG 64-22 asphalt)

Haul Vehicles –

End Dump, *Size ________, Round Trip Time from Source to Job Site and Return.

Equipment & Crew shall include an asphalt saw, steel wheel roller, a minimum of two laborers and any other miscellaneous items necessary for layout and completion of the project.

Tack coat shall be included in S.F. unit price.

UPM

Cold Mix

Hot Mix

End Dump

Crew & Equipment Ton

Ton

Ton

Hr.

SF

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Asphalt

-B

-C

-D

Asphalt Placement – Overlay or New Placement, Base preparation under other items or done by others. Site Plan to be provided by Forest Service COR

Asphalt Hot Mix (PG 58-22 or PG 64-22 asphalt) Total Quantity Required less than 300 Ton

Asphalt Hot Mix (PG 58-22 or PG 64-22 asphalt) Total Quantity Required greater than 300 Ton Haul Vehicles –

End Dump, *Size ________, Round Trip Time from Source to Job Site and Return.

Haul Vehicles –

Belly Dump, *Size ________, Round Trip Time from Source to Job Site and Return.

Placement shall include a minimum of a Lay down machine, 2 pneumatic rollers and 2 laborers.

Quality control, include technician with nuclear gauge to establish and monitor rolling pattern for compaction, check depth, temperature and compaction.

Hot Mix

≤300 Ton Hot Mix

>300 Ton End Dump

Belly Dump

Placement

Crew & Equipment Quality Control Ton

Ton

HR

HR

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

Or ITEM

(c)

UUNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Asphalt Roadway Seal Coats

-A

-B

-C

-D Fog Seal application rate .1 gal./ S.Y.

Flush Seal application rate .15 gal/S.Y.

Slurry Seal application rate will vary

1:1 Dilution, tons of diluted product:

ERA1 by Copperstate or equal

ERA25 by Copperstate or equal

Boot Truck, Round Trip Time from Source to Job Site and Return.

Power Broom

ERA1

ERA25

Boot Truck

Power Broom Ton

Ton

Asphalt Roadway Surface Treatment

-A

-B

-C

-D

-E

-F

-G CRS – 2LM by Copper State or equal

CRS – 2 by Copper State or equal

Boot Truck, Round Trip Time from Source to Job Site and Return.

Chips per Table 409-1 & 409-2 Haul Vehicles –

End Dump, *Size ________, (Min. 8 Hrs.)

Round Trip Time from Source to Job Site and Return.

Placement: 1 Spreader with 2 Laborers, 2 Pneumatic Rollers with Operators.

CRS – 2LM

CRS - 2

Boot Truck

Chips

End Dump

Equipment w/ Crew

Ton

Ton

Hr

Ton

Hr

Concrete Construction including repairs

-A(4)

-B(6)

-C Work shall consist of placement of forms, reinforcement steel, furnishing and placement of 4000 psi concrete with 5% air entrainment and 1 1/2lbs of fibermesh per C.Y. of concrete per detail and specification.

Contractor shall supply laborers and other miscellaneous items necessary for layout and completion of the project.

4” thick concrete.

6” thick concrete.

Concrete Delivery Haul Surcharge 4” Concrete 6” Concrete

Surcharge

SF

SF

-A(5)

-B(6)

-C

-A

-B Work shall include removal of failed material as marked, re-compaction of existing subgrade, placement of tie steel and placement of 4000 psi concrete with 5% air entrainment.

Contractor shall supply laborers and other miscellaneous items necessary for layout and completion of the project.

5” thick concrete

6” thick concrete

Concrete Delivery Haul Surcharge

Concrete Slurry for any repair as required by task order. Mix shall be 2 sack cement per C.Y. with 5% air entrainment & 1 1/2lbs. fibermesh/ C.Y.

Concrete Slurry, 2 sack cement per C.Y. of concrete

Concrete Delivery Haul Surcharge

5” Concrete

6” Concrete

Surcharge Concrete Slurry

Surcharge

SF

SF

Mile

CY

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or Item (c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Concrete Crack Sealing

-A

-B

-C Work shall include cleaning and preparation of concrete joints, installation of backer rod and application of elastomeric sealant.

Preparation: Air Compressor, 1 Driver, 1 Laborer

Power Broom

Contractor shall supply laborers and other miscellaneous items necessary for layout and completion of the project.

Elastomeric Sealant 3-Man Crew

Prep Equip. w/ Crew

Elastomeric Sealant

HR

Gal

-B

-C

-D

-E Same work as above, with exceptions – 4 Man Crew, Hot Tar Sealant

Crack sealing with Super Shooter 125 rental equipment:

Crack sealing with Super Shooter 125 rental equipment:

Preparation: Air Compressor, 1 Driver, 1 Laborer

Power Broom

Hot Tar Sealant

4-Man Crew

Equip Rental

Equip Rental

Prep Equip. w/ Crew

Hot Tar Sealant Hr

Day

Week

Lb

ITEM NO.

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

QUANTITY

Or Item (c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

Government Furnished Equipment

-A

-B Operate Government Furnished Equipment on Federal Property: Roads/Trails/ Construction and Maintenance work, Certified to operate a Caterpillar 268B or similar Skidsteer w/ attachments, Power Equipment Operator Group 1. (price to include all labor, transportation to and from worksites, lodging, meals, training and supervision)

Operate Government Furnished Equipment on Federal Property: Roads/ Trails/ Construction and Maintenance work, Certified to operate Motor Graders, Loaders, Backhoes, etc., Pwer Equipment Operator Group 3. (price to include all labor, transportation to and from worksites, lodging, meals, training and supervision) Equipment Operator Group 1 Loader w/ Operator Group 3

HR

THE FOLLOWING LINE ITEM WILL BE AWARDED TO ONLY THOSE OFFERS THAT ARE REASONABLE AND DEEMED COMPETITIVE BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER:

-A

-B Additional Percentages:

Percentage add-on for Task Orders outside the normal work zones for Apache-Sitgreaves NF Zones 1,2, & 3 (percentage added to pricing of nearest zone to task order location), in State of Arizona, to cover higher operating costs for equipment (do not include costs for per diem or lodging).

Percentage add-on for fuel surcharge if price per gallon of Diesel Fuel exceeds 25% of projected average fuel cost of $2.75 per gallon (includes all taxes) from time of award. Price increase must exceed 4 weeks duration to qualify for surcharge.

Add-on Fee

Fuel Surcharge

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of IDIQ Contract

This solicitation is for Forestwide Roads Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The Government anticipates making multiple awards under the Multiple Award Schedule(MAS) format. The Government guarantees a minimum task order of $500 per awarded contractor. The Contracting Officer (CO) will make the determination of the competitive range of proposals. The majority of the work anticipated to be awarded by task order will be within a 150 mile radius west and south from the Headquarters of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Springerville, Arizona. All awarded contractors will be expected to begin performance of the work of task orders within the five (5) to ten day (10) calendar day window from issuance of Notice-To-Proceed (NTP). Contractors will be required to make Government work the highest priority over other commercial business activities.

Work may consist of Forestwide Road Maintenance, Repairs, Construction, Mechanical Equipment Trail Construction, Installation of Culverts, Cattle-guards, Signs, Striping, Asphalt, Surfacing, Small Building Construction (non-residential) and other Miscellaneous Structure projects. Each Offeror or Quoter is not required to propose an offer for all line items. Individual firms may respond with an offer only those line items for which the contractor has expertise, equipment, and materials.

Given the current competitive marketplace, Offerors or Quoters are reminded of the requirement to respond adequately to the Evaluation Factors contained in Section M. Elaborate proposals are not desirable, however, succinct and adequate responses to Past Performance and Technical Capability will determine the competitive range.

The resulting awarded MAS IDIQ contracts will be made available to other Federal Government agencies performing this type of work in the State of Arizona, for issuance of task orders by Contracting Officers from the representative agencies wishing to make use of this Multiple Award Schedule.

Location of Project

The project areas are located within a 150 mile radius West and South of the Headquarters of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Springerville, Arizona, 85938. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are divided into appropriate counties as Zones. The following zones are established for pricing and other related factors:

ZONE 1 = APACHE COUNTY

ZONE 2 = NAVAJO COUNTY and portions of COCONINO COUNTY

ZONE 3 = GREENLEE COUNTY

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988) During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place task orders totaling a minimum of $500 , but not in excess of $250,000 for each contract awarded under Multiple Award IDIQ format. Total of all awarded contracts awarded, combined, shall not exceed $1 Million per contract.

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.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY

PROJECTS, FP-03,

U.S. Customary Units

The specifications are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting work.

These specifications can be ordered from FHWA. For information on how to order books, go to the FHWA’s website, http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm.

The following specifications are applicable:

DIVISION

TITLE

General Requirements

Project Requirements

Earthwork

Slope Reinforcement and Retaining Walls

Aggregate Courses

Asphalt Pavements and Surface treatments

Bridge Construction

Incidental Construction

Material

Special Project Specifications Listings

Special Project Specification (SPS) may add to, delete from, or modify the FP-03. Those specifications are included in full text.

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

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within _10_ calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than number of calendar days stated in each task order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996) Within _5_ 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 Monday through Friday, daylight hours, unless authorized in writing by Contracting Officer.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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

G.2.0. INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND ACCRUALS

All payments for services rendered shall be made by proper invoice. The successful offeror will be provided FS-6300-30, Contract Payment Estimate and Invoice, form at the Pre-Work Conference prior to issuance of any task orders. The Government may introduce total electronic invoicing at some point during the life of contracts awarded from this RFP. Total electronic invoicing will allow contractors to submit an invoice on-line (via internet) or by fax or mail to a designated third party agent or vendor that will verify the accuracy of the invoice and either accept or reject the submitted invoice on a timely basis.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to submit a proper invoice as required in FAR 52.232-25(3). At a minimum, a proper invoice shall contain the following:

· Contractor name and address that matches CCR database

· Invoice date and Invoice number (unique for each submission)

· Contract Number and Task Order Number

· Line item descriptions that match the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), reference the CLIN

· Name and address of Contractor’s official to whom payment shall be sent (from awarded contract)

· Name, address, phone number, and mailing address of Contractor’s representative to be notified in event of defective invoice

· Any other terms and conditions required by contract for proper invoice

G.3.0. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION PROCESS ------- DUNS/CCR/ORCA ---------- REQUIRED:

All vendors who wish to do business with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service must first be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

· All vendors, including individuals, are required to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, a unique, nine-character identification number provided by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). If you do not already have a DUNS number, call D&B at 1-866-705-5711 to obtain your free number. The process takes about 10 minutes and is free of charge. You can view instructions for obtaining your DUNS number at www.ccr.gov/pdfs/DUNSGuideGovVendors.pdf . You must have a DUNS number to register in CCR.

· Using your DUNS number, register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Go to their website at www.ccr.gov (preferred method) or call the CCR Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423 to obtain a hard copy registration form. Also call the CCR Assistance Center if you need help while navigating the website. YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION TO BE AWARDED A PROCUREMENT ACTION. You must update your registration whenever you change phone numbers, address, banking information, etc. or at least annually to keep it active.

· Once you register, the CCR administrators will mail you a Trading Partner Identification Number (TPIN). You must have your DUNS number and TPIN to update your registration. Keep these in a safe place where you can find them. If you misplace or forget your TPIN, go to www.ccr.gov , click on Register in CCR, click Update/Renew, click CCR Update TPIN. In the large green box at the top of the screen you will see “Don’t know your TPIN? Click here for TPIN letter request.” A new TPIN will be mailed to you at the address you used in CCR. Do NOT give anyone your TPIN or MPIN numbers.

· Make sure you use the same federal Taxpayer Identification (TIN) in CCR that you use to do business with the government. This may be a social security number for individuals or sole proprietors and an Employer Identification Number for others. It must be the same TIN you use to pay taxes for your business to IRS.

· For vendors responding to a solicitation, a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or an Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) the Federal Acquisition Regulation requires the use of the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) as part of the proposal submission process. To register in ORCA you must have two items: an active CCR record and a Marketing Personal Identification Number (MPIN) identified in your CCR record. Your DUNS number and MPIN act as your company’s ID and password into ORCA. To enter your information via the Internet go to https://orca.bpn.gov .

· Provide your TIN number and DUNS number to the contracting office with whom you are doing business. The office will go on line to verify your active registration in CCR and ORCA. If you have not completed BOTH registrations, you may be excluded from consideration for an award or agreement.

· NOTE: If you make any changes to your address, phone or bank account information in CCR, be sure to notify any federal offices with whom you do business so they can have your finance record updated. If your finance record is not updated, payments will continue to be routed to your old bank account.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1.0. FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by: none.

(b) Weather conditions See Industrial Fire Plan, Section H.3.0.

(c) Transportation facilities none.

Utility Services : None.

H.2.0 Utility Services There are no utilities available for use at project locations.

H.3.0 Industrial Fire Plan The following requirements are a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract, and shall be provided at the Contractor’s expense:

1. Wildfire Prevention – During periods of contract performance, fire prevention and immediate suppression actions shall be performed by the Contractor.

2. Execution of Industrial Fire Plan

a. Forest Service personnel involved will, in all cases, coordinate through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) except in cases of emergency, Red Flag Days, or Forest closure.

b. The Contractor shall designate a Fire Guard, fluent in English, who shall be responsible for executing and carrying out the Industrial Fire Plan requirements. The name of this representative will be provided to the COR at the pre-work meeting.

c. The Contractor shall include the Industrial Fire Plan requirements in all subcontracts.

d. The Contractor shall assure that all contract employees are informed of the existence and conditions of the Industrial Fire Plan requirements.

3. Compliance Inspection

a. Inspection by the Forest Service will be made to insure compliance with the fire requirements.

b. Should any deficiencies appear during the inspection, the Contractor will be informed and the deficiencies shall be corrected within 24 hours. Activities with the potential to start fires shall be halted until the deficiencies are corrected and the corrections are approved by the COR.

c. The Contractor’s Fire Guard shall make daily inspections to insure that the terms of the Industrial Fire Plan requirements are met at all times, both on the job-site and in the Contractor’s camp.

4. Fire Pre-Suppression Requirements

a. Fire Toolbox - During contract performance, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain, at the Contractor’s expense, one mobile Fire Toolbox, within ¼ mile or less of the location where the Contractor is currently performing work and camping.

The fire toolbox is to be maintained with tools in good condition, in such quantities and mix to provide a fire tool for each person in the Contractor’s workforce. This equipment is for the sole purpose of firefighting: a mix of three shovels, size 0 or larger, one axe, two fire rakes, two Pulaskis, and two 3-5 gallon hand pump garden sprayers or backpack pumps filled with water. Where appropriate, a chainsaws may be substituted for the axe; a McLeod tool or heavy duty garden rake for a fire rake, and a heavy duty garden wide hoe or other sturdy digging/scraping tool may be substituted for the Pulaski.

The fire toolbox shall be replenished with re-sharpened, reconditioned, or new tools by the Contractor after each use.

b. Work Hours – The Contractor shall restrict operations in accordance with the following Industrial Fire Plan level unless the COR waives the requirement in writing.

Each day of operation when there is a predicted change in the Industrial Fire Plan level, the Forest Service will inform the Contractor between 3 and 6 pm MST (4 and 7 pm MDT). Notification will be made of the alphabetical industrial fire precaution plan (Supplement 1) to be followed the next day within the local operating area.

No later than 9 am MST (10 am MDT) the following day, the Forest Service will inform the Contractor of any change in the fire precaution schedule. In the case of Red Flag Days, the Forest Service will inform the Contractor as soon as possible after the National Weather Service issues their high wind warning for that day, which often comes after 9 am MST.

c. Blasting – Use of caps and safety fuse detonators for blasting is not permitted during periods when fire precaution plan C, or D, or Red Flag is in effect. A Fire Guard shall be required in accordance with the Industrial Fire Plan level (see Section H.3.0.). This individual, when required, shall remain on duty to check for fires for at least 1 hour after blasting is finished. Required equipment shall consist of at least one 5 lb. fire extinguisher, one shovel, size 0 or larger and one 3-5-gallon hand pump garden sprayer or backpack pump filled with water. Blasting hours are restricted under fire precaution plan C; and blasting is prohibited under fire precaution plan D and on Red Flag days.

d. Welding –Written permission must be obtained from the COR during fire precaution plan B, C, and D. Welding is prohibited on Red Flag days. Required equipment at the welding site shall consist of at least one 5 lb. fire extinguisher, one shovel, size 0 or larger and one 3-5-gallon hand pump garden sprayer or backpack pump filled with water. An area commensurate with the amount of welding to be accomplished shall be cleared to bare mineral soil before welding operations are started. The area in the immediate vicinity of the operation shall be wet down before and after operations. The area adjacent to the welding operations shall be thoroughly checked by the Fire Guard for fires for at least 1 hour after welding.

e. Slash Incineration – Operation of forced-air burners must comply with all state and federal open burning laws, regulations and policies. Forced air burners shall be operated with a minimum set back from combustibles of 100’. This activity is prohibited on fire precaution plan C, D and Red Flag days.

f. Ash disposal – Ash from slash incineration shall be treated in such a manner as to not constitute a wildfire risk, and shall be disposed of in an approved manner designated by the COR.

g. Controlled Burning – All planned burns, including pile burns or use of air curtain burners, conducted by the Contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract are required to have a written Burn Plan that meets the requirements of Forest Service Manual 5140 for the project. The Burn Plan must be prepared, recommended and approved by the appropriate Forest Service Officers. The Contractor will notify the CO, COR, and District Fire Management Officer prior to implementation of a burning project. The Contractor will insure all appropriate Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and policies pertinent to the Burn Plan, are adhered to. Training and qualification standards for the Contractor’s employees conducting burning operations will be required according to the applicable regulations in NWCG 310-1, which can found at the National Wildfire Coordinating Group website, www.nwcg.gov/pms/docs/docs.htm.

h. Fire Guard – To prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires, the Contractor shall provide one or more trained Fire Guards at each operating area where internal combustion engines, incineration equipment, controlled burns or camps are used. Each Fire Guard is required to read, understand, and perform the Industrial Fire Plan duties. The Fire Guards may perform other contract work in conjunction with Fire Guard duties, provided such other work does not distract from Fire Guard responsibilities. A Fire Guard(s) assigned on one operating area shall satisfy the requirements on adjacent areas if the travel time with available transportation is not in excess of twenty (20) minutes to any of the other areas.

Each Fire Guard shall be physically able, and trained to prevent, detect, and report any fire, and to immediately take suppression action with the required firefighting equipment and employees on any wildfire that starts within the contract area. The Fire Guards shall perform their duties during normal operating hours; with an added two (2) hour watch after work stops for the day when the Fire Precaution Plan is at level B or C (see Supplement 1). If the Contractor has agreed to additional terms for operation under Fire Precaution Plan D (see Supplement 2), the Fire Guard will perform all requirements specified in the Plan D Authorization Letter issued by the CO.

Each Fire Guard shall be equipped with a vehicle capable of carrying a minimum 5 lb. fire extinguisher and fire tools consisting of a cache box with one shovel, size 0 or larger, one cutting tool such as either an axe, Pulaski or chainsaw, one fire rake or heavy duty garden rake, and two 3-5-gallon hand pump garden sprayers or backpack pumps filled with water. All equipment and tools shall be maintained in serviceable and operable condition. The tool cache for the Fire Guard will be in addition to the Fire Toolbox maintained for the work crews and available for use at both the work site and campsite.

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Communications –The Contractor shall provide some form of direct communication, such as a cell phone or two-way radio, between the Fire Guard(s) and the work crews, and when technically possible, between the job-site and the Forest Service. The Contractor’s cell phone number, or other form of contact, will be reported to the COR at the pre-work meeting. All communications will be in English.

5. Wildfire Suppression

a. The Contractor shall take independent action immediately to suppress all fires originating within the contract boundary and camp location. The Contractor shall continue fighting the fire until released from the fire by the Forest Service. The Contractor will take appropriate action on a fire outside the contract area or campsite to the level of their firefighting experience, abilities and qualifications. The Contractor may be requested to assist the Forest Service with fighting a fire if the personnel have been trained and equipped with the proper personnel protective equipment (PPE). If contract operations are interrupted for fire fighting purposes the Contractor shall notify the COR as soon as practical.

b. If the Contractor pursues fighting any wildfire which has moved from off the USFS contract land and crosses onto lands of other ownership, such as private property, the Contractor shall be aware that dangers may be present associated with urbanized areas. For example, the Contractor will need to become highly alert, and take extreme care to avoid dangers associated with open flames or operating heavy equipment near propane/butane tanks and underground gas lines, overhead/underground electric lines, underground septic tanks, and private outbuildings which may contain hazardous or flammable/explosive chemicals. Coordination as soon as possible with USFS and/or local municipal firefighters who are better trained for safe wildland/urban-interface fire suppression tactics is recommended when faced with fires on private lands.

c. All fires shall be reported immediately to the most available Forest Service office. The COR will insure that all fire reports are forwarded immediately to the Apache-Sitgreaves NF Fire Dispatcher’s Office. Even though the fire may have been suppressed by the Contractor’s crew, this report is still required. The office and telephone numbers to which fires shall be reported will be furnished to the Contractor at the contract pre-work meeting.

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The Contractor shall not perform fire suppression activity, or provide reinforcement support, on any wildfires that originates and remains outside the contract boundary or Contractor’s camp location, without meeting the criteria below.

If the Contractor wishes to be available to assist the Forest Service with emergency wildfire suppression or support activities beyond the contract boundary, all the Contractor’s, and/or Subcontractor’s, equipment must first be signed up on an Equipment Rental Agreement, USDA/USDI Optional Form 294, issued by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. (In cases of extreme emergency, the Forest Service can finalize this agreement at the fire location.) Emergency use of equipment manned with operators, such as dozers, skidders, tree shears, chainsaws and water trucks/trailers, would then be compensated to the Contractor at current Forest Service fire-fighting rental equipment rates common to the area. Equipment rented by the Forest Service under this agreement shall be operated only by physically able personnel supplied by the Contractor.

Likewise, all personnel employed or subcontracted by the Contractor who wish to work on wildfires as individuals must first be currently certified with the required fire training to be qualified as a wildland firefighter before being permitted to assist the Forest Service with fire suppression. Firefighters must also have completed the necessary forms to become temporary emergency Forest Service fire-fighting employees. Contract personnel temporarily released off this contract by the Contractor to fight off-contract fires, shall be paid by the Forest Service at current USFS standard emergency “administratively determined” (AD) fire-fighting rates.

The COR can direct you on how and where to make these preparations in advance. The contract COR must be notified as soon as possible in writing when the above conditions for fire rental equipment and personnel have been met. The Contractor must also notify the COR as soon as practical if contract operations are interrupted for emergency fire fighting outside the contract area. If the Contractor does not wish to meet these criteria to help fight wildland fire outside the contract area, the Contractor is not required to do so.

6. Equipment Requirements

a. All gasoline and diesel equipment (except turbocharged) used on the project, and in camp, shall be equipped with spark arresters approved in the Spark Arrester Guide, USDA Forest Service, which will be used by the USFS for equipment inspections. Copies of this Guide can be viewed on the internet at wwww.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/pubs.htm. To purchase the most recent Guide, go to the above mentioned website.

b. All internal combustion engines must be inspected before use in the job and periodically thereafter by the Forest Service. Equipment not passing inspection cannot be used until repairs are made, re-inspected, and passed by the Forest Service - see attached Supplement 3: Order Southwestern Region USDA Forest Service pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 and 261.52 (f) and (j).

c. Serviceable baffled mufflers with standard exhaust tailpipes and catalytic converter heat shields are considered adequate on trucks, pickups, vans, sedans, motor-homes, and ATVs provided the muffler system meets the USDA Forest Service, Spark Arrester Guide. Care shall still be taken to avoid parking such vehicles over tall grass, brush or flammable materials.

d. Equipment service areas, and gas and oil storage areas, shall be cleared of brush, litter, debris, and grass for a radius of at least 50 feet. Locations shall be pre-approved by the Forest Service.

e. Each piece of motorized equipment not included in item (f.) below shall be equipped with a round-point shovel and fire extinguisher.

f. Fuel trucks, service trucks, and the work camp shall be equipped with a shovel, double bit axe, and class ADC pressurized chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 15 pounds capacity by weight.

The shovels and fire extinguishers are in addition to those required for the Fire Guard tool cache (4.a.) and the mobile fire tool box (4.e). These shall be furnished and maintained at the Contractor’s expense.

g. All crawler tractors and rubber-tired equipment suitable for fire suppression work shall be equipped with lights for nighttime use. This includes two functioning headlights, and 1 to 2 backup lights.

h. Power saws shall be kept in a safe, serviceable condition at all times. Each power saw shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester screen muffler system defined by USDA Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide. All exhaust products must pass through the screen, which has openings of 0.023-inch or less. The effective exhaust area of the screen (total area of all screen openings) shall not be less than 200 percent of the engine exhaust port area at its smallest cross-section. Screen material will be heat and corrosion resistant, and shall provide at least 100 hours of service life.

(1.) The refueling of power saws shall be done on bare mineral soil and the saw shall be moved at least 10 feet from the point of refueling to another barren spot before being started.

(2.) Power saws with warm or hot spark arresters screen mufflers—running or not—shall not be placed or rested on sawdust piles, litter duff, stumps, or spots that are easily ignited.

(3.) Each crew with power saws shall be accompanied by at least one round point shovel in good condition and a Factory Mutual (FM) approved fuel can. One chemical pressurized fire extinguisher, 8 ounces or larger, is to be kept with the power saw operator at all times while working on the project. The shovel is to be kept with the fuel supply can.

i. Forced Air Burners shall be kept in serviceable conditions at all times. Blower unit power supplies must comply with 6 b and c above.

7. Smoking and Fires

a. Smoking – When/where smoking is permitted, cigarette butts or other smoking materials shall be extinguished completely and disposed of responsibly.

(1.) No smoking shall be allowed while traveling, except on surfaced highways. A surfaced highway is any road that is oiled, graveled, or otherwise paved.

(2.) Smoking is not permitted while working. Smoking is only permitted in camp or on breaks, and only in areas having a clearing of at least 3 feet in diameter to bare mineral soil or rock, or preferably inside an enclosed vehicle with an ash tray.

(3.) Smoking is not permitted while refueling, or while in the fuel storage/ service area.

b. Fires – Warming fires, cooking fires, or burning of waste debris at camp or on the job-site, shall not be permitted during periods of high to extreme fire danger except in designated places by written consent of the Forest Service. All other fires (such as burning of debris resulting from clearing a camp or right-of-way) and ash disposal are covered under sections 4.e., 4.f., and 4.g.

8. Fire Plan and Closure Order Violations

a. Contractor’s violation or deficiency in meeting fire plan requirements shall result in a state of non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Immediate suspension of contract operations will be enforced until the deficiency or violation is corrected.

b. The Contractor shall advise all employees of Forest campfire, smoking, powersaw, and/or area closure orders (36 CFR 261.52 (a) (c) (d) (e) (h)). After notification to the Contractor by the Forest Service of such orders taking effect, the Contractor and their employees may be subject to criminal action under Federal Regulations separate from this contract should a violation occur.

9. Fire Suppression Costs – The USDA Forest Service reserves the right to participate in extinguishing any fires caused by the Contractor’s operations. Contractor’s obligations for cost of fire suppression, and all suppression activities ordered or directed by the Forest Service, vary according to three classifications of fires as follow below:

a. Operations Fire. An “Operations Fire” is a fire caused by Contractor’s operations other than a…