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NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR AG-82B1-S-10-0329

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Table of Contents

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR WEST SIDE – BID ITEM 1

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR-CENTRAL – BID ITEM 2

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (ALT I)(APR 1984) 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule. (NOV 1996)

SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act--Reporting Requirements. (MAR 2009)

52.214-26 Audit and Records—Sealed Bidding (Mar 2009) 52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials. (MAR 2009)

SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

(MAR 2009)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. (APR 2008) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (FEB 2009) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996) 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) - Alternate II (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (AUG 2009) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 452.228-70 Alternative Forms of Security. (NOV 1996)

SECTION J: LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (FEB 2009) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (DEC 2008) 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting. (AUG 2003)

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) 52.222-5 Davis-Bacon Act--Secondary Site of the Work. (JUL 2005) 52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials. (MAR 2009) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999) 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR WEST SIDE – BID ITEM 1

Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 206-2.43

B-1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Contractor must bid on all items.

ITEM

NO. 1

DESCRIPTION

METHOD OF

MEAS.*

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

PRICE

TOTAL

203(20)IIID Drainage Excavation, Type III Rolling Dip A.Q. EA. 2

206A(01) Minor Strucure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 5

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maxium Size 2", Compaction A D.Q. C.Y. 100

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction

A D.Q. MI. 0.15

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q . L.S. 1

619(03)A Machine-Placed Riprap, Class Face (commercial source) D.Q. C.Y. 36

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without Mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 2

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 1

637(14) End Dump Truck A.Q. HR 2

637(15) Wheeled Front-End Loader A.Q. HR. 1

Subtotal $

*Designated Method of Measurement: DQ – Designed Quantities; AQ - Actual Quantities; LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities.

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR WEST SIDE

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 206-2.74

NO.

METHOD

OF MEAS.*

201(04)

Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 4.1, Logs 4.1, and Stumps 4.1, UOT 2 L.S.Q. L.S. 1

202(02) Removal of Metal Pipe Culvert A.Q. EA. 1

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203(20)B Drainage Excavation, Water Bar A.Q. EA. 3

204(20) Soil Erosion & Pollution Control L.S.Q. L.S. 1

205A(01) Haul D.Q. C.Y./M.I. 25

206A(01) Minor Strucure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 30

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maxium Size 2", Compaction A D.Q. C.Y. 20

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A D.Q. MI. 0.02

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1

619(03)B Machine-Placed Riprap, Class Light (commercial source) D.Q. C.Y. 50

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without Mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1

633(14)L

Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III (OM-3R), Color Yellow & Black, Furnish & Install A.Q. EA. 4

633(14)R

Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III (OM-3R), Color Yellow & Black, Furnish & Install A.Q. EA. 4

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 2

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 2

637(14) End Dump Truck A.Q. HR. 2

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 392-3.2

202(02) Removal of Metal Pipe Culvert A.Q. EA. 1

203(20)CB Drainage Excavation, Catch Basin A.Q. EA. 1

203(20)IIID Drainage Excavation, Type III Rolling Dip AQ EA 9

204(20) Soil Erosion & Pollution Control L.S.Q. L.S. 1

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304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maxium Size 2", Compaction A D.Q. C.Y. 83

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction

A D.Q. MI. 0.68

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1

603(01)30

30" CMP ( Includes Culvert Excavations);

Thickness For: Steel 0.064; Thickness or Aluminum Thickness 0.075; Method C A.Q. L.F. 62

619(03)A Machine-Placed Riprap, Class Face DQ CY 144 $ $

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without Mulch) L.S.Q . L.S. 1

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 4

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 1

637(14) End Dump Truck AQ. HR. 4

637(15) Wheeled Front-End Loader AQ . HR. 2

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 437-5.3

203(20)IIID

Drainage Excavation, Type III Rolling Dip AQ EA 2

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maxium Size 2", Compaction A D.Q. C.Y. 20

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction

A D.Q . MI. 0.5

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

619(03)A Machine-Placed Riprap, Class Face D.Q. C.Y. 27 $ $

619(03)B Machine-Placed Riprap, Class Light D.Q. C.Y. 15 $ $

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without Mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

633(14)L

Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III (OM-3R), Color Yellow & Black, Furnish and Install A.Q. E.A. 2

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633(14)R

Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III (OM-3R), Color Yellow & Black, Furnish & Install A.Q. E.A. 2

633(15)

Warning Sign & Post, Road Narrows (W5-1), Furnish & Install

A.Q. EA. 2 $ $

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 2 $ $

637(13) Road Grader A.Q . HR. 1 $ $

637(14) End Dump Truck A.Q. HR. 2

637(15) Wheeled Front-End Loader A.Q. HR. 1 $ $

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 534-14.1

201(04)

Clearing and Grubbing, Slash Treatment Methods for Tops and Limbs 4.1, Logs 4.1, and Stumps 4.1, UOT 2 L.S.Q. L.S. 1

202(02) Removal of Metal Pipe Culvert A.Q. EA. 1

204(20) Soil Erosion & Pollution Control L.S.Q. L.S. 1

206A(01) Minor Strutcure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q . C.Y. 10

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maxium Size 2", Compaction A D.Q. C.Y. 16

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1

603(01)24

24" CMP ( Includes Culvert Excavations);

Thickness: For Steel 0.064; or Thickness For Aluminum 0.075; Method C A.Q. L.F. 30

619(03)A Machine-Placed Riprap, Class Face D.Q. C.Y. 10

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without Mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 2

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 1

637(14) End Dump Truck A.Q. HR. 2

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TOTAL ALL ITEMS: $_____________

Contractor Name: Phone:

Signature: Fax:

Email:

Address: Tin:

City, State, Zip: DUNS:

B- 1: Bid on all items. Only quotes to the nearest dollar will be accepted.

B-2 - Note: Payment for Bond Premiums: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 601(01) Mobilization.

Contractors can bid on one or more Bid Item (and all subitems contained under each Bid Item). The Government reserves the right to make one or more awards depending on the best value to the Government.

If a contractor only bids on one item and that item does not exceed $100,000 no bid guarantee will be required. If award is made for less than $100,000 for a bid item, the Contractor will be required to provide Payment Protection.

If a contractor bids on both items and the total is $100,000 or more then a bid guarantee is required. If award is made for $100,000 or more, the Contractor will be required to submit Payment and Performane Bonds.

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NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR-CENTRAL – BID ITEM 2

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 209-4.5

NO 2.

201(04) Clear & Grub, Slash Treat T&L 4.1, Log 4.1, Stumps 4.1, UOT 2

L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

203(13) Embankment, Placement Method 2 D.Q. C.Y. 59 $ $

204(20) Soil Erosion & Pollution Control L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

206A(01) Minor Structure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 174 $ $

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A D.Q. M.I. 0.04 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

619(03)D Machine Placed Riprap, Class ½ Ton D.Q C.Y. 236 $ $

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 4 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

Subtotal $

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR-CENTRAL

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 209-5.3

201(04) Clear & Grub, Slash Treat T&L 4.1, Log 4.1, Stumps 4.1, UOT 2

L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

203(01) Excavation, Placement Method 1 D.Q. C.Y. 24 $ $

206A(01) Minor Structure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 40 $ $

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A

D.Q. M.I. 0.02 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

619(03)A Machine Placed Riprap, Class Facing D.Q C.Y. 36 $ $

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

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633(14)L Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III (OM-3L), Color Yellow & Black, Furnish & Install

A.Q.

EA.

633(14)R Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 2 $ $

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 2 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

Subtotal $

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 612-6.7

201(04) Clear & Grub, Slash Treat T&L 4.1, Log 4.1, Stumps 4.1, UOT 2

L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

202(02) Removal of Metal Pipe Culvert A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

203(10) Borrow Excavation, Placement Method 2 D.Q. C.Y. 60 $ $

203(20)CB Drainage Excavation, Type Catch Basin A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

206A(01) Minor Structure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 20 $ $

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maximum size 2”, Compaction A

D.Q. C.Y. 36 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

603(01)18C 18” CMP (Includes Culvert Excavation);

0.064” Thickness for Steel or 0.075” Thickness for Aluminum, Method C

A.Q. L.F. 58

619(03)A Machine Placed Riprap, Class Facing D.Q C.Y. 9 $ $

619(03)B Machine Placed Riprap, Class Light D.Q C.Y. 80 $ $

633(14)L

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637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 4 $ $

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 2 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

Subtotal $

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 612-7.3

201(04) Clear & Grub, Slash Treat T&L 4.1, Log 4.1, Stumps 4.1, UOT 2

L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

202(02) Removal of Metal Pipe Culvert A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

203(20)CB Drainage Excavation, Type Catch Basin A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

206A(01) Minor Structure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 19 $ $

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maximum size 2”, Compaction A

D.Q. C.Y. 24 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

603(01)18C 18” CMP (Includes Culvert Excavation);

0.064” Thickness for Steel or 0.075” Thickness for Aluminum, Method C

A.Q. L.F. 36

619(03)A Machine Placed Riprap, Class Facing D.Q C.Y. 6 $ $

619(03)B Machine Placed Riprap, Class Light D.Q C.Y. 28 $ $

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

633(14)L Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III

633(14)R Signs and Post, Object Marker, Type III

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 2 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

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NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR-CENTRAL

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 612-8.5

201(04) Clear & Grub, Slash Treat T&L 4.1, Log 4.1, Stumps 4.1, UOT 2

L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

203(01) Excavation, Placement Method 1 D.Q. C.Y. 14 $ $

206A(01) Minor Structure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 31 $ $

304(01) Pit Run Aggregate, Maximum size 2”, Compaction A

D.Q. C.Y. 24 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

619(03)A Machine Placed Riprap, Class Facing D.Q C.Y. 13 $ $

619(03)B Machine Placed Riprap, Class Light D.Q C.Y. 24 $ $

633(14)L

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 2 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Site 796-4.0

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201(04) Clear & Grub, Slash Treat T&L 4.1, Log 4.1, Stumps 4.1, UOT 2

L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

202(02) Removal of Metal Pipe Culvert A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

203(01) Excavation, Placement Method 1 D.Q. C.Y. 37 $ $

203(20)IIID Drainage Excavation, Type III Rolling Dip

A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

204(20) Soil Erosion & Pollution Control L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

206A(01) Minor Structure Excavation (Riprap) D.Q. C.Y. 40 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

603(01)30C 30” CMP (Includes Culvert Excavation);

0.064” Thickness for Steel or 0.075” Thickness for Aluminum, Method C

A.Q. L.F. 52

619(03)A Machine Placed Riprap, Class Facing D.Q C.Y. 10 $ $

619(03)B Machine Placed Riprap, Class Light D.Q C.Y. 40 $ $

625(20) Seeding, Dry Method (without mulch) L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

637(12) Hydraulic Excavator A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 4 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

Subtotal $

Idaho Panhandle National Forests / Kootenai County, Idaho Road 807

OF

201B(01) Clearing and Brushing D.Q. MI. 2.15 $ $

203(20)IIID Drainage Excavation, Type III Rolling Dip A.Q. EA. 25 $ $

203(20)IIIA

D

Drainage Excavation, Armored Type III Rolling Dip

A.Q. EA. 6 $ $

299A(01) Composite Road Reconstruction D.Q. MI. 1.00 $ $

306(01) Reconditioning of Roadbed, Compaction A

D.Q. M.I. 2.15 $ $

601(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. L.S. 1 $ $

633(13)A Signs and Post, Advanced Warning, Type A, Furnish & Install

A.Q. EA. 1 $ $

633(13)B Signs and Post, Advanced Warning, Type B, Furnish & Install

A.Q. EA. 2 $ $

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637(13) Road Grader A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

637(14) End DumpTruck A.Q. HR. 8 $ $

640(01) Furnish and Install Road Closure Device, Type IV Gate, Size 14’-0” – 18’-6”

A.Q. EA. 2 $ $

Total of All Items $

Contractor Name: Phone:

Signature: Fax:

Email:

Address: Tin:

City, State, Zip: DUNS:

B- 1: Bid on all items. Only quotes to the nearest dollar will be accepted.

B-2 - Note: Payment for Bond Premiums: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 601(01) Mobilization.

Contractors can bid on one or more Bid Item (and all subitems contained under each Bid Item). The Government reserves the right to make one or more awards depending on the best value to the Government.

If a contractor only bids on one item and that item does not exceed $100,000 no bid guarantee will be required. If award is made for less than $100,000 for a bid item, the Contractor will be required to provide Payment Protection.

If a contractor bids on both items and the total is $100,000 or more then a bid guarantee is required. If award is made for $100,000 or more, the Contractor will be required to submit Payment and Performane Bonds.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR WEST SIDE – BID ITEM 1

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION.

(a) - Description of Work. This solicitation describes work that includes but is not limited to culvert removal and installation, road repair and installation of riprap.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except Government-furnished materials) to perform all work specified herein.

(b) - Project Location.

From the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District in Coeur d’Alene Idaho access I-90 West and take Exit 12 (Highway 95). Turn right and travel approximately

10.0 miles North on Highway 95 and turn right (East) on Ohio Match Road.

Travel approximately 5.9 miles to the Forest Service boundary to the junction of Tree Farm road and Ohio Match Road Turn Left on Forest Service Road 206.

The work sites are located on road 206-2.43 and 206-2.74, Section 26 of T.52N.

R.3W. The waste area for excess material and the Pit Run Source are located on road 206 at MP-2.5 and MP 3.0.

From the junction Tree Farm Road and Ohio Match Road Turn left on to Forest Service Road 206 travel 3.9 miles East on road 206 and bear left on Forest Service Road 437. The work site is located on road 437-5.3, Section 28 of T.52N. R.2W. The disposal site for excess material is located on road 437-5.3.

The material source (Riprap) is located on Forest Road 209 in close proximity to Horse Heaven Landing Strip, Section 2 of T.52N. R.1W. Pit Run Source is located on road 206 at MP-2.5 Section 26 of T.52N. R.3W.

From the junction Ohio Match Road and Forest Service Road 206 travel 3.9 miles East on road 206 and bear left on Forest Service Road 437. Travel 10.2 miles East to Hudlow Saddle and turn right on Forest Service Road 392. The work site is located on road 392-3.2, Section 26 of T.52N. R.2W. The waste area for excess material is located on road 392-2.57. The material source (Riprap) source is located on Forest Road 209 in close proximity to Horse Heaven Landing Strip, Section 2 of T.52N. R.1W. Pit Run Source is on road 206 at MP-2.5. Section 26 of T.52N. R.3W.

From the junction Ohio Match Road and Forest Service Road 206 travel 3.9 miles East on road 206 and bear left on Forest Service Road 437. Travel 10.2 miles East to Hudlow Saddle and turn right on Forest Service Road 392. Travel

6.2 miles on road 392 and turn right on Forest Service Road 209. Travel approximately 5 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 534. Travel 4.2 miles to Cascade Saddle and continue on road 534. The work site is located on road 534-14.1, Section 32 of T.52N. R.1E. The waste area for excess material is located on road 534-14.2. The material source (rock) is located at Forest Road

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209 (mouth of Burnt Cabin Creek) Section 8 of T.51N. R.1W. located on road 206 at MP-2.5 Section 26 of T.52N. R.3W.

(c) - Price Range. The government estimate is between $25,000 and $100,000

(d)– Pre-bid Meeting. None.

(e)– Start Work. June 1st, 2010.

(f)– Period of Performance. Completion by October 31, 2010

C-2 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL. Ripap Rock for work sites

392-3.2, 437-5.3, and 534-14.1 is government-furnished. Riprap Rock for work sites 206-2.43 and 206-2.74 is from a commercial source. All Pit Run Aggregate is from road 206 at MP-2.5

C- 3 - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. "Forest Service Specifications for

Construction of Roads & Bridges” (August 1985) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the "Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges" (April 1985) are available in loose leaf form from the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-8363 or by calling (208) 765-7234.

The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract and are physically included in this section as a convenience to Bidders who have the limited edition ("Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Other Major Drainage Structures," April 1985):

SPEC NO. TITLE DATE PAGE(S)

Section 205A Haul 4/1985 1 Section 304 Aggregate Base or 4/1985 4

Surface Course Section 306 Reconditioning Existing Road 4/1985 2 Section 637 Equipment Rental 4/1985 4

The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract.

SPEC NO. TITLE DATE

Section 101 - Abbreviations 4/1985 Section 102 - Definitions 4/1985 Section 104 - Maintenance for Traffic 4/1985 Section 105 - Control of Materials 4/1985 Section 106 - Measurement & Payment 4/1985 Section 201 - Clearing and Grubbing 4/1985

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Section 202 - Removal of Structures & Obstructions 4/1985 Section 203 - Excavation & Embankment 4/1985 Section 204 - Soil Erosion & Water Pollution Control 4/1985 Section 205A- Haul 4/1985 Section 206A- Excavation for Culverts & Minor Structures 4/1985 Section 304- Aggregate Base or Surface Course 4/1985

Section 306 - Reconditioning of Roadbed 4/1985 Section 601 - Mobilization 4/1985 Section 603 - Metal Pipe 4/1985 Section 611- Pit Development 4/1985 Section 619 - Riprap 4/1985 Section 625 - Seeding & Mulching 4/1985 Section 703 - Aggregates 4/1985 Section 707 - Metal Pipe 4/1985

Section 709 - Reinforcing Steel & Wite Rope 4/1985 Section 713 – Road Imporvement Materials 4/1985

C- 4 - SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The following Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract and are physically included in this section:

SPEC NO. TITLE DATE PAGES

SPS 101 - Abbreviations (3/1/10) 1 SPS 102 - Definitions (4/96) 1 SPS 104 - Maintenance for Traffic (3/1/10) 1 SPS 106 - Measurement & Payment (3/1/10) 1 SPS 201 - Clearing and Grubbing (3/1/10) 2 SPS 202 - Removal of Structures & Obstructures (3/1/10) 1 SPS 203 - Excavation & Embankment (3/1/10) 1 SPS 204 - Soil Erosion & Water Pollution Control (3/1/10) 5 SPS 205A - Haul (3/1/10 1 SPS 206A- Excavation for Culverts & Minor Structures (3/1/10) 1 SPS 304- Aggregate Base or Surface Course (3/1/10) 1 SPS 306 - Reconditioning of Roadbed (3/1/10) 1 SPS 601 - Mobilization (3/1/10) 1 SPS 603 - Metal Pipe (3/1/10) 1 SPS 611- Development of Pits & Quarries (3/1/10) 1 SPS 619 - Riprap (3/1/10) 2 SPS 625 - Seeding & Mulching (3/1/10) 2 SPS 633 - Signs (3/1/10) 5 SPS 637 - Equipment Rental (3/1/10) 2 SPS 713 - Roadside Improvement Materials (4/1996) 1 SPS 718- Sign Materials (3/1/10) 3

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C- 5 - DRAWINGS

The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract:

TITLE SHEET NO.

Cover Sheet 1 Summary of Estimated Quantities 2 Sign Plan 3 General Notes 4 Road Typicals 5 Work Site Descriptions 6-11 Rolling Dip 12 Sediment Basin 13 Earth Barrier 14 Culvert Details 15 Coupling Band Details 16-18

NON-ERFO FLOOD REPAIR CENTRAL SIDE - BID ITEM 2

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(c) - Description of Work. This project includes but is not limited to: clearing and grubbing; roadway reconstruction and drainage excavation; culvert removal and installation; and road repair and riprap placement. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except Government-furnished materials) to perform all work specified herein.

(d) - Project Location

Road 209 and 796 From Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho travel east on Interstate 90 for approximately 33 miles to the Kingston Exit #43. Travel north on FH-9 for approximately 5 miles, turn left onto the North Fork of Coeur d’ Alene River Road, #209. The road repair sites are located at the following mile posts; 4.5 and 5.3. Continue along this road approximately 8.9 miles to Road #413, where Material Source 2 is located, T 50 N, R 1 E, Section 29. Material Source 1 is located approximately 2 miles further north on Road #209 at M.P. 10.9, T 50 N, R 1 E, Section 17.

The Junction with Roads #209 and #796 is at M.P. 2.98 on Road # 209. The road repair site is located at mile post 4.0.

Road 612 From Material Source 1 at M.P. 10.9 on Road #209, proceed north for approximately 10 miles to the junction of Road #209 and Road #612 at Honeysuckle Campground (Mile Post 10.9 on Road #612). The road repair sites are located at the following mile posts; 6.7, 7.3, and 8.5. For an alternate route to

CENTRAL AND WEST SIDE Page 21 of 76 these sites, proceed east from I-90, Exit #15 (Sherman Ave.) approximately 11 mile to Fernan Saddle which is M.P. 0.00 Road #612.

Road 807

From Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho travel east on Interstate 90 for approximately 13 mile to the Exit #28 (Fourth of July). Proceed north accoss the interstate to the junction of County Road #126 and Forest Road #3097, turn right on Road #3097 and travel approximately 6.5 miles to Curran Saddle. Turn right on Road #259 and travel approximately 5 miles east to the Junction of Roads #259 and #807, which is Mile Post 3.15 on Road #807.

(c) - Price Range. The government estimate is between $25,000 - $100,000..

(d)– Pre-bid Meeting. None.

(e)– Start Work. June 1, 2010.

(f)– Period of Performance. Completion by October 31, 2010

C-2 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL. Rock

C- 3 - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. "Forest Service Specifications for

Construction of Roads & Bridges” (August 1985) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this Solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the "Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges" (April 1985) are available in loose leaf form from the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-8363 or by calling

(208) 765-7234.

The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract and are physically included in this section as a convenience to Bidders who have the limited edition ("Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Other Major Drainage Structures," April 1985):

SPEC NO. TITLE DATE PAGE(S)

Section 205A Haul 4/1985 1 Section 304 Aggregate Base or Surface Course 4/1985 4 Section 306 Reconditioning Existing Road 4/1985 2 Section 637 Equipment Rental 4/1985 4

Section 640 Road Closure Devices 4/1985 2

The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract.

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SPEC NO. TITLE DATE

Section 101 - Abbreviations 4/1985 Section 102 - Definitions 4/1985 Section 103 - Intent of Contract 4/1985

Section 104 - Maintenance for Traffic 4/1985 Section 106 - Measurement & Payment 4/1985 Section 201 - Clearing and Grubbing 4/1985 Section 202 - Removal of Structures & Obstructions 4/1985 Section 203 - Excavation & Embankment 4/1985 Section 204 - Soil Erosion & Water Pollution Control 4/1985 Section 205A- Haul 4/1985

Section 206A- Excavation for Culverts & Minor Structures 4/1985 Section 304- Aggregate Base or Surface Course 4/1985

Section 306 - Reconditioning of Roadbed 4/1985 Section 601 - Mobilization 4/1985 Section 603 - Metal Pipe 4/1985 Section 611 - Development of Pits & Quarries 4/1985

Section 619 - Riprap 4/1985 Section 625 - Seeding & Mulching 4/1985 Section 637 - Equipment Rental 4/1985

Section 640 - Road Closure Devices 4/1985 Section 713 – Road Imporvement Materials 4/1985

C- 4 - SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The following Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract and are physically included in this section:

SPEC NO. TITLE DATE PAGES

SPS 101 - Abbreviations (3/1/10) 1 SPS 102 - Definitions (4/96) 1 SPS 104 - Maintenance for Traffic (3/1/10) 2 SPS 106 - Measurement & Payment (3/1/10) 1 SPS 201 - Clearing and Grubbing (3/1/10) 2 SPS201B - Clearing and Brushing (3/1/10) 2 SPS 202 - Removal of Structures & Obstructures (3/1/10) 1 SPS 203 - Excavation & Embankment (3/1/10) 1 SPS 204 - Soil Erosion & Water Pollution Control (3/1/10) 5 SPS 205A - Haul (3/1/10) 1 SPS 206A- Excavation for Culverts & Minor Structures (3/1/10) 1 SPS 299A- Composite Road Reconstruction (3/1/10) 2 SPS 304 - Aggregate Base or Surface Course (3/1/10) 1 SPS 306 - Reconditioning of Roadbed (3/1/10) 1 SPS 601 - Mobilization (3/1/10) 1 SPS 603 - Metal Pipe (3/1/10) 1 SPS 611- Development of Pits & Quarries (3/1/10) 1 SPS 619 - Riprap (3/1/10) 2

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SPS 625 - Seeding & Mulching (3/1/10) 2 SPS 633 - Signs (3/1/10) 6 SPS 637 - Equipment Rental (3/1/10) 2 SPS 640 - Road Closure Devices (3/1/10) 1 SPS 713 - Roadside Improvement Materials (4/96) 1 SPS 718- Sign Materials (3/1/10) 3

C- 5 - DRAWINGS

The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract:

TITLE SHEET NO.

Cover Sheet 1 Vicinity Maps 2 Sign Plan 3

Summary of Estimated Quantities 4 Typicals and General Notes 5 Site Plans/Construction Notes 6-12 Standard Type III Rolling Dip 13 Typical Rolling Dip, Type III, Armored 14 Type IV Gate Detail 15 Culvert and Riprap placement Details 16 Culvert Details 17 Coupling Band Details, Sheet 1 - 3 18-20

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.

(End of Clause)

452.211-73 Attachments to Statements 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.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project to contract number at the time of Award. The contract number is unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communications, starting upon notice of award.

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SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

(a) Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not -

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer.

The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary.

The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the

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Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may -

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately.

Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

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SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (ALT I)(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 150 days after notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by June 1, 2010. 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.

(End of clause)

452.236-75 Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule. (NOV 1996)

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following 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 proposes to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is to be submitted to the COR and approved by the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer (CO) will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the prework conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the Specifications, shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

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SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 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 surface observations.

H- 2 AGAR 452.237-74 KEY PERSONNEL (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

• On-Site Project Superintendant

• Quality Control Official

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

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H-3 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall make all reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment within and adjacent to this construction project.

(b) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface waters.

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(1) Wash water or waste from concrete, aggregate or other operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(2) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

(c) No petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall be released on or into land or rivers, streams, impoundments or other waters, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto or therefrom. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall transport off government lands all waste oil, vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), and oily rags and shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.

(1) If the total on-site oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

This plan shall include notification of appropriate state and local officials, the Contracting Officer and other appropriate agencies.

(2) At all on-site work areas (including Contractor storage, transfer, fueling, mixing sites, etc., for oil, oil products or any hazardous materials), the Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any release of hazardous products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States and shall conform to the federal, state and local regulations.

Planned spill containment locations in stream courses shall be established prior to commencement of work activities. These locations will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer or representative. When deemed appropriate; additional planned preventive measures shall be established for review by the Contracting Officer or representative.

(3) The Contractor, acting independently, shall immediately take action to notify the appropriate agencies including the Contracting Officer, and to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases which are on or in the vicinity of the project and which are caused by the Contractor's employees, directly or indirectly. The Contractor shall have the necessary materials on site to contain a spill which may occur on land or within live streams as appropriate for any potential flow conditions likely to occur. This may require absorbent pads and/or booms or other containment devices. In the event the Government determines that additional resources beyond

CENTRAL AND WEST SIDE Page 31 of 76 those of the Contractor's are required, the Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs including, but not limited to additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean-up of petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from or related to construction operations.

(4) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any hazardous materials to be used on the job and shall have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for those materials available on the job.

H- 4 FIRE CONTROL

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires. For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to the Contractor’s operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

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(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(3) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are: (a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards;

(b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

(4) Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided:

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

(5) Blasting. Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

(6) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

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(7) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(8) Debris Burning and Warming Fires. Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

(9) Precautions for Stoves. Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

(10) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

(11) Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan.

The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

(i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

(ii) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

(iii) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

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(12) Pump and Trailer. If applicable to the Task Order, the Contracting Officer will state so in the Task Order Request. The Contractor shall provide at a location satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, a serviceable truck or trailer, equipped with a fire fighting tanker unit to be kept ready for instant use for suppressing forest fires. The unit shall consist of a tank of not less than 100-gallon capacity upon which shall be mounted a live hose reel or live hose basket with 250 feet of at least ¾-inch I.D.