ryan_quinlan_rfp1_2008.doc

Ryan Quinlan II Task Order

June 30, 2008

August 1, 2008

FOB DESTINATION

Attn: Richard Braun

740 Simms St.

Golden, CO 80401

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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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15. DELIVER TO CODE

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16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

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18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

Albuquerque Service Center

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

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(See appendix A for specifications) Quantity listed in block 21 is an estimate only (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.4/2002)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA ‑ FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

TIMBER PRODUCTS: Values of timber products removed to be applied at Flat Rates

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PRODUCT

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ESTIMATED

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UNIT OF MEASURE

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MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE OFFER

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TOTAL OFFER

See Timber Removal Project Terms and Specifications in Appendix B.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ________________________________________

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32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

1.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(a) Description of Work- This solicitation and any resultant contract is a stewardship project in accordance with Section 323 of Public Law 108-7 (16 U.S.C. 2104 Note, as revised February 28, 2003 to reflect sec. 323 of J.J. Res. 2 as enrolled), the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, amending Public Law 105-277, sec. 347. This is a commercial item acquisition that has been tailored to fit the Government’s method of trading goods for services. Work includes performance of stewardship activities within the boundaries of this project as defined on the enclosed map “Ryan Quinlan 2 Stewardship Contract Area Map” located in Attachments. The work required by this contract includes all of the requirements outlined herein and in the attachments, and includes, but is not limited to:

* POL treatment, slash treatment and related work (see Appendix A);

*Timber harvest and removal and related work (see Appendix B);

* Road Maintenance T-Specifications (see Appendix C);

The Contractor shall provide everything necessary to perform this contract unless such items are specifically identified herein as Government-furnished property.

(b) Resulting Contract – The resultant contract will be a firm-fixed-price task order, including services and timber removal activities.

(c) Project Location – This project is located on the Pike San Isabel National Forest, administered by the Pikes Peak Ranger District and the project is located in T11S, R69W, Section 30,31 and 32 and T12S, R69W, Sections 5,6,7 and 8 Teller County, CO. See Attachments for maps.

2. USE OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products. The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

· 2-Cycle Engine Oils

· Hydraulic Fluids

· Greases – Multipurpose

· Engine Crankcase Oil

· Transmission Fluids

· Power Steering Fluids

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content. In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products. The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit a Proposed Progress Schedule. This submittal shall be approved by the CO in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the CO in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the CO. In addition to items stated in F.4, The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

· The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products and sound environmental management practices.

· Describe how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

· Proposed biobased products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above.

· At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

· The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data will be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) quarterly. A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

6. 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 receipt of Notice to Proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 18 months from date of contract award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Timber Removal activities shall be scheduled and carried out in accordance with the Timber Removal Specifications in Appendix B and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance for this contract is 18 months from date of contract award.

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AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 30 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: to be determined, and will include discussion of contract terms and work performance requirements, work progress schedule and fire prevention/suppression and safety plans.

25.

PROTECTION MEASURES NEEDED FOR PLANTS, ANIMALS, CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND CAVE RESOURCES

Locations of known areas needing special measures for the protection of plants, animals, cultural resources, and/or cave resources are shown on Contract Area Map and/or identified on the ground. Special protection measures needed to protect such known areas are identified.

In addition to any special protection measures noted, Contractor has a general duty to protect all known and identified resources referenced in this Subsection from damage or removal during Contractor’s operations. Discovery of additional areas, resources, or members of species needing special protection shall be promptly reported to the other party, and operations shall be delayed or interrupted at that location, if Contracting Officer determines there is risk of damage to such areas, resources, or species from continued operations.

Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated in areas identified as needing special measures for the protection of cultural resources, except on roads, landings, tractor roads, or approved skid trails. Unless agreed otherwise, trees will not be felled into such areas. Contractor may be required to backblade skid trails and other ground disturbed by Contractor’s Operations within such areas in lieu of required cross ditching.

Contractor shall immediately notify Forest Service if disturbance occurs to any area identified as needing special protection measures and shall immediately halt operations in the vicinity of the disturbance until Forest Service authorizes Contractor to proceed. Contractor shall bear costs of resource evaluation and restoration to identified sites. Such payment shall not relieve Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law.

Forest Service has exercised due diligence and followed established protocols in identifying known areas needing special protection measures. Nevertheless, nothing in this provision shall be interpreted as creating any warranty that all locations and special measures for the protection of plants, animals, cultural resources, and cave resources have been described herein, elsewhere in the contract, or designated on the ground.

26.

EROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Contractor’s Operations shall be conducted reasonably to minimize soil erosion. Equipment shall not be operated when ground conditions are such that excessive damage will result. The kinds and intensity of erosion control work done by Contractor shall be adjusted to ground and weather conditions and the need for controlling runoff. Erosion control work shall be kept current immediately preceding expected seasonal periods of precipitation or runoff.

If Contractor fails to do seasonal erosion control work prior to any seasonal period of precipitation or runoff, Forest Service may temporarily assume responsibility for the work and any unencumbered deposits hereunder may be used by Forest Service to do the work. If needed for such work, Contractor shall make additional deposits on request by Forest Service. Any money deposited or used for this purpose shall be treated as cooperative deposits.

A. Skidding with tractors within 100 feet of live streams shall not be permitted except in places designated in advance by Forest Service, and in no event shall skid roads be located in live or intermittent streamcourses. Skid trails shall be located high enough out of draws, swales, and valley bottoms to permit diversion of runoff water to natural undisturbed forest ground cover.

B. Prior to periods of accelerated water runoff, especially during the spring runoff and periods of heavy rainfall, Contractor shall inspect and open culverts and drainage structures, construct special cross ditches for road runoff, and take other reasonable measures needed to prevent soil erosion and siltation of streams.

C. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Contractor shall keep erosion control work current with his operations under the sale and in any case not later than 15 days after completion of skidding on each payment unit or cutting unit.

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OPERATIONS

29.1 UNIT BOUNDARIES (407) The boundaries of work units are designated as shown in the following table. The trees used for boundary designation are not to be cut.

Cutting Unit Boundary Designation Table

Cutting Unit Paint Color

Designation

All Orange

Orange Streaks of paint on three sides of the cutting unit boundary tree extending below stump height to a height of four feet or more. The middle streak of paint faces the area to be cut.

30.

DESIGNATIONS

30.1 - C.3 Timber Designations. Timber designated for cutting shall be confined to Contract Area, except as otherwise provided. Contract Area Map indicates subdivisions, if any, where Marking is to be done after advertisement, except for construction clearing, minor changes, and damaged timber. The boundaries of cutting units were plainly marked on ground before advertisement and are shown on Contract Area Map.

30.2 - C.3.2 Construction Clearing. All timber is designated for cutting that is within the clearing limits of roads constructed hereunder or is in other authorized clearings. All dead or unstable live trees are designated for cutting that are sufficiently tall to reach Contractor’s landings, work areas, or the roadbed of Specified and Temporary Roads when Marked in advance of work in the immediate area. Pieces meeting Utilization Standards from such dead or un-stable live trees shall be removed, unless there is agreement that to do so could damage the road. Such designation may be revised as part of agreed changes in road locations.

30.3 - C.3.2.2 Other Authorized Clearings. Timber within authorized clearings for Temporary Roads, landings, or other construction clearings is designated for cutting. Quantities of such timber are not included in Appendix B - Division A.

30.4 - C.3.7 Minor Changes. Within Contract Area, minor adjustments may be made in boundaries of cutting units or in the timber individually Marked for cutting when acceptable to Contractor and Forest Service.

30.5 - C.4 Volume Estimate. The estimated volumes of timber by species designated for cutting and expected to be cut under Utilization Standards are listed in Appendix B - Division A and are not to be construed as guarantees or limitations of the timber volumes to be designated for cutting under the terms of this contract.

30.6 - DESIGNATION BY PRESCRIPTION. (407) As shown on Contract Area Map, the following criteria shall be used by Contractor to designate trees and other products for cutting and removal within the Subdivision(s) or unit(s) listed below.

Contractor will be required to sample leave tree mark an area with Contractor's non-tracer __Blue_____ paint for approval by Forest Service prior to cutting. If Forest Service approves marking than contractor will not be required to mark leave trees prior to cutting. If at any time Forest Service determines that cutting is not according to prescription than Contractor shall mark leave trees with Contractor's non-tracer ___Blue____ paint if requested to do so by the Forest Service. Forest Service shall inspect and approve Contractor marking prior to cutting.

(a) Additional trees to be cut, if any, are Marked by Forest Service with ___Blue,Yellow or Green____ tracer paint.

(b) Cutting unit boundaries and other trees that shall be left uncut are Marked by Forest Service with __Orange_____ tracer paint.

(c) Subdivision/Unit Criteria

1,2,3,4,5,6,7

1. In general, Limber pine will not be cut, except where their removal would be needed to meet the objectives of a particular treatment. Aspen and Ponderosa pine would be favored for retention. Douglas-fir would be favored for removal. Preferred tree species for retention is Ponderosa pine but do not mark a superior Douglas-fir for removal over a less desirable ponderosa pine and favor large diameter trees over small diameter trees for retention. Trees selected for retention should have live crown ratios greater than 30%, show good form and vigor and not have forked tops.

2. Retain 10-80 sqft. of basal area in leave trees unless identified differently in the description of treatments. Use a prism to help determine your “leave tree” basal area. The marking should be irregular, patchy and not 'tree farm' in nature. The marking should consider placement of openings on south and west exposures where openings historically would have persisted for decades. The areas targeted for openings are predominantly dense seedling and sapling stands or are adjacent to small openings that have shrunk from tree encroachment. Other areas targeted for openings would be dwarf mistletoe-infected trees, or pockets of trees infected with insects or other pathogens.

3. All POL size trees are designated to be cut unless otherwise agreed to by the US Forest Service or are located within an established clump of leave trees which includes sawtimber and POL size trees. These clumps have been established as leave trees and will not be cut. Clumps generally do not exceed a 1/10 acre in size and range generally from 60 to 100 sqft in basal area. The clump will be defined as a group of contiguous trees with varying size classes that may have interlocking crowns with sawtimber size trees defining the outer limit of the clump. Also, if the trees are located within an excluded area that has been designated by pink flagging and orange spot paint marks.

4. In areas where mountain mahogany or other ground vegetation is crowded out, remove edge trees to invigorate the mahogany.

5. In areas of Dwarf mistletoe infection, favor noninfectious trees over infected trees. In heavily infected areas with Douglas-fir present favor the Douglas-fir. Use these areas as possible openings. Openings shall not exceed 10 acres in size with the typical opening not exceeding 1 acre in size.

6. Cut all merchantable conifer trees inside Aspen clumps and within 1 1/2 tree height of the Aspen. The intention is to encourage Aspen sprouting in this area.

7. Where the existing stand structure allows, maintain 20-30 snags in all stages of development on each 10 acres of harvested area. Retain 2 "hard" snags 12 inches DBH or larger per 10 acres. Retain all "soft" snags, except where they are safety hazards. See Appendix D for “hard” and “soft” snag definition.

8. Remove all live Mountain Pine beetle infested trees. This includes trees with old hits, new hits, or visible signs of dying trees such as thinning, browning crowns. Save snags, which have already lost their needles for wildlife habitat.

9. Protect two turkey roost tree clumps (minimum 0.1 acre) if available, in the contract area. Turkey roost trees are defined as tall mature or over-mature ponderosa pines with relatively open crowns and large horizontal branches starting at 20-30 feet from the ground.

10. Protect or provide for a minimum of one Abert's squirrel nest tree clump (0.1 acre of 9" to 22" dbh ponderosa pine with a basal area of 180 to 220, and an interlocking canopy) where visible evidence of the squirrel nests exists. Evidence of Abert’s squirrel feeding includes: clipped branches and stripped bark on terminal branches.

37.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS AND CONTROL

Specific fire prevention measures are listed below and shall be effective for the period May 1st – November 30th of each year. The Forest Service may change the dates of said period by advance written notice if justified by unusual weather or other conditions. Required tools and equipment shall be kept currently in serviceable condition and immediately available for initial attack on fires.

1. Smoking and Lunch Fires. Smoking is prohibited except inside a building, developed recreation site, vehicle, or while seated in an area of at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. 36 CFR 261.52(d).

The building of camp, lunch, warming and other fires within the sale area and vicinity is prohibited, except at established camps or at other safe places where all flammable material has been cleared away sufficiently to prevent the start and spread of wildfires. Forest Service may, upon written request of Contractor, designate specific places where campfires may be built for purposes of heating lunches.

2. Spark Arrester and Mufflers. Operating or using any internal combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including trails and roads traversing such land, without a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, meeting either (I) Department of Agriculture, Forest Service standard 5100, "SPARK ARRESTERS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES," (current edition); or (II) the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended Practices J335, "MULTIPOSITION SMALL ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRE IGNITION SUPPRESSION," (current revision) and J350, 36 CFR 261.52(j), is prohibited.

Passenger carrying vehicles, pickups, medium and large highway trucks (80,000 GVW) will be equipped with a factory designed muffler system which is specified for the make and model of the respective vehicle/truck or with a muffler system that is equivalent or that exceeds factory specifications.

Exhaust systems shall be properly installed and continually maintained in serviceable condition.

3. Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Equipment. While in use, each internal combustion engine including tractors, trucks, yarders, loaders, welders, generators, stationary engines, or comparable powered equipment shall be provided with at least the following:

(a) One fire extinguisher, at least 5#ABC with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of 3A - 40BC, or greater.

(b) One shovel, sharp, size O or larger, round-pointed with an overall length of at least 48 inches.

(c) One axe, sharp, double bit 3-1/2#, or one sharp pulaski.

Extinguishers, shovels, axes, and pulaskis shall be mounted so as to be readily available from the ground. All tools shall be maintained in a serviceable condition.

4. Power Saws. Each gasoline engine power saw shall be provided with one chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight, and one size O or larger, round-pointed shovel with an overall length of at least 48 inches. The extinguisher, and shovel shall be maintained in good working order. The extinguisher shall be with the power saw operator and immediately available for use at all times. The extinguisher shall not be affixed to the saw. The shovel shall be readily available to the operator of the saw at all times. Having the shovel with the gas can used to refuel the saw may be considered "readily available" if not more than 200 feet from the saw. During periods of critical fire danger, Forest Service may prescribe other precautionary measures.

Any fueling or refueling of a power saw shall be done in an area which has first been cleared of material which will carry fire. The power saw shall be moved at least 10 feet from the place of fueling or refueling before starting.

5. Blasting and Welding. The use of fuses in blasting shall not be permitted except near power lines where the danger of accidental detonation is present, and then only by special written permission of Forest Service. Whenever the relative humidity falls below 50 percent, Contractor shall place a watchman at each point where blasting is done who shall remain on duty for at least one hour after blasting is finished, and who shall be equipped with a shovel and a water-filled backpack can equipped with hand pump. During periods when the relative humidity falls below 20 percent, blasting shall be discontinued unless authorized, with special provisions, in writing by Forest Service. Blasting shall not be permitted in any area not cleared to mineral soil without advance written approval of Forest Service and with such special precautions as may be required.

Prima Cord shall not be used in clearing operations, and in other areas where timber has been felled and slash not burned.

Unless otherwise directed in writing by Forest Service, all flammable material shall be cleared for 10 feet around any piece of equipment being welded. In addition, Contractor shall provide a fire extinguisher of a size and type designed to extinguish a fire in the flammable materials surrounding the spot being welded.

In order to determine the relative humidity, Contractor shall either (a) provide and maintain weather instruments, that will measure relative humidity, in the area where blasting will occur; or (b) provide communications to obtain weather data from Forest Service.

Explosives shall be stored at all times in a locked box marked "Explosives. "Powder and blasting caps shall be stored in separate boxes.

6. Storage of Flammables. Gasoline, oil, grease and other highly flammable material shall be stored either in a separate building, or at a site where all debris is cleared within a radius of 25 feet. Storage buildings or sites shall be a minimum distance of 50 feet from other structures. Storage buildings shall be adequately posted to warn of the flammables and to prohibit smoking in or around the building.

7. Camp Fire Protection. The grounds around all trailers, buildings, other facilities constructed or placed on or near Contract Area shall be kept free of flammable material for a distance of at least 20 feet from the wall of such structure. Burning of such flammable material shall be as prescribed by Forest Service in writing.

Stovepipes of all wood burning stoves shall be equipped with suitable roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters. Stovepipes shall be no closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammables unless adequately protected by metal or asbestos shield

39.

USE OF ROADS BY CONTRACTOR

Except as provided herein, Contractor is authorized to use existing National Forest roads and Specified Roads, when such use will not cause damage to the roads or National Forest resources and when hauling can be done safely. If Contractor’s use of an existing temporary or National Forest system road cannot be satisfactorily accommodated without reconstruction, Contractor shall be authorized to use such road upon agreement as to the minimum reconstruction work that Contractor shall perform before hauling.

The Contract Area Map shows existing temporary or permanent roads that for such reasons as limitations in structural capacity, safety, and protection of soil, water, and roads:

(a) Cannot be used for log hauling or

(b) May be used only under the restrictive limitations stated therein.

Contractor's use of existing roads identified on Timber Removal Area Map by the following codes is prohibited or subject to restrictive limitations, unless agreed otherwise:

Code Use Limitations

X Hauling prohibited

R Hauling restricted

U Unsuitable for hauling prior to completion of agreed reconstruction

P Use prohibited

A Public use restriction

W Regulation waiver

KO Keep Open

Roads coded A will be signed by the Forest Service to inform the public of use restrictions. Contractor's use of roads coded R, A, or W shall be in accordance with the following restrictions:

Restricted Road List

Road

Log hauling activities will be restricted to periods when the roads are dry or frozen and rutting will not occur. In addition log hauling activities will be restricted on weekends from 12 noon on Friday to 6 am on Monday morning to minimize the effect on recreational users to the area 5/1 – 11/30. Unless otherwise agreed to by the US Forest Service.

40.

ROAD MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall maintain roads, commensurate with Contractor’s use, in accordance with Road Maintenance Requirements and the Road Maintenance T-Specifications located in Appendix C. Performance of road maintenance work by Contractor may be required prior to, during, or after each period of use. The timing of work accomplishment shall be based on Contractor’s Operating Schedule.

When two or more commercial users are simultaneously using the same road where Forest Service is not requiring maintenance deposits, the commercial users will develop maintenance responsibilities and arrangements for accomplishing the work. Forest Service must agree to this plan. If the commercial users cannot agree on maintenance responsibilities, Forest Service shall resolve the differences. If Contractor elects to use different roads than those listed, Forest Service shall determine Contractor’s commensurate share of road maintenance and revise road maintenance deposits. If Forest Service cannot perform its full commensurate share of road maintenance, Forest Service shall make a cash payment to Contractor for performance of such work.

Unless agreed in writing, prehaul maintenance shall be completed on any portion of road prior to hauling on that portion. Maintenance, as used in this contract, does not include road reconstruction or repairs of an extraordinary nature.

Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary

P = Contractor Performance Item, D = Deposit to Forest Service, D3 = Deposit to Third Party

46. SNOW REMOVAL

Snow removal shall be done in a manner to preserve and protect the roads to insure safe and efficient transportation and to prevent unacceptable erosion damage to roads, streams, and adjacent lands.

A. Description. Snow removal work by Contractor shall include:

1. Removal of snow from entire road surface width including turnouts.

2. Removal of snow slides, minor earth slides, fallen timber and boulders that obstruct normal road surface width including turnouts.

3. Maintain drainage so that the drainage system will function efficiently.

B. Performance. All items of snow removal shall be done currently as necessary to insure safe, efficient transportation. Work shall be done in accordance with the following minimum standards of performance.

1. Removal of material. All debris, except snow and ice, that is removed from the road surface and ditches shall be deposited away from stream channels at agreed locations.

2. During snow removal operations, banks shall not be undercut nor shall gravel or other selected surfacing material be bladed off the roadway surface.

3. Ditches and culverts shall be kept functional during and following roadway use.

4. Snow berms shall not be left on the road surface. Berms left on the shoulder of road shall be removed and/or drainage holes shall be opened and maintained. Drainage holes shall be spaced as required to obtain satisfactory surface drainage without discharge on erodible fills.

5. Dozers and skidders shall not be used to plow snow on system roads without written approval of Forest Service. Upon approval, dozers and skidders must be equipped with shoes or runners to keep the plow blade a minimum of 6 (six) inches above the road surface unless specifically removed from the requirements in writing.

6. Snow must not be removed to the road surface. A minimum _6 (six)_ inch depth must be left to protect the roadway.

7. Contractor's damage from, or as a result of, snow removal shall be restored in a timely manner.

47. PROTECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

So far as practicable, Contractor shall protect Specified Roads and other improvements (such as roads, trails, telephone lines, ditches, and fences):

(a) Existing in the operating area,

(b) Determined to have a continuing need or use, and

(c) Designated on Contract Area Map.

Contractor shall keep roads and trails needed for fire protection or other purposes and designated on Contract Area Map reasonably free of equipment and products, slash, and debris resulting from Contractor’s Operations. Contractor shall make timely restoration of any such improvements damaged by Contractor’s Operations and, when necessary because of such operations, shall move such improvements.

48. WORK AREA OPERATIONS RESTRICTIONS

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, sale operations shall be discontinued in the Payment Unit(s)/Cutting Unit(s) listed below during the period indicated:

Work Area Operation Restriction Schedule Subdivision/

Cutting Unit

ALL

Log hauling activities will be restricted to periods when the roads are dry or frozen and rutting will not occur. In addition log hauling activities will be restricted on weekends from 12 noon on Friday to 6 am on Monday morning to minimize the effect on recreational users to the area. Unless otherwise agreed to by the US Forest Service.

Length of contract

Eliminate recreational conflict

51.

TEMPORARY ROADS

Temporary Roads are roads other than specified roads that are constructed by contractor for the purpose of harvesting included timber or for the completion of required work items. The location and clearing widths of Temporary Roads or facilities shall be designated or agreed to in writing by the Forest Service prior to construction. Such location shall include the marking of road centerline or grade line and the setting of such construction stakes as are necessary to provide a suitable basis for economical construction and protection of National Forest Lands. Temporary road closure shall be accomplished as described in Appendix B, G.6.3.

52. CURRENT OPERATING AREAS

Where logging or road construction is in progress but not completed, unless agreed otherwise, Contractor shall, before operations cease annually, remove all temporary log culverts and construct temporary cross drains, drainage ditches, dips, berms, culverts or other facilities needed to control erosion.

Such protection shall be provided, prior to October 31, for all disturbed, unprotected ground which is not to be disturbed further prior to end of operations each year, including roads and associated fills, tractors roads, skid trails and fire lines. When weather permits operations after October 31, Contractor shall keep such work on any additional disturbed areas as up-to-date as practicable.

54. NORMAL OPERATING SEASON

The normal operating season for all work on this contract (service and timber harvest) is from April 30 thru November 30 of each year. The contractor should not expect to be able to work outside of the normal operating season; however, the government may allow the contractor to work outside of the normal operating season if the contracting officer determines that it is in the best interest of the government.

55. The vendor shall not be allowed to have more than 3 work units open at any given time unless the contracting officer determines it is in the best interest of the government. A unit is considered to be open if the vendor has commenced operations in it but has not completed all the required work. In order for the work to be considered complete, it must be accepted by the government.

60. EROSION CONTROL SEEDING

Following completion of skidding and yarding operations in an area, Contractor shall seed and fertilize all exposed areas of raw soil as designated by the Forest Service on skid trails, landings, firebreaks, slides, slumps, Temporary Roads and traveled ways of Specified Road following closure.

Specified roads following closure needed to be seeded none

Soil on areas to be seeded shall be left in a roughened condition favorable to the retention and germination of the seed. Scarification of traveled ways on Specified Roads listed above shall be to a minimum depth of N/A inches and a maximum depth of N/A inches

Seed and fertilizer shall be spread evenly at the rate of 10 pounds of seed and 0 pounds of fertilizer per acre.

When fertilizer and seed are applied in separate operations, the second operation shall be carried out within 72 hours of the first.

Seeding shall be done during the period 6/15 to 9/15 and under the above specified conditions unless otherwise approved.

The kinds and amounts of seed to be sown in terms of pure live seed (PLS) shall be:

Species of Seed

PLS Pounds Per Acre Agropyron trachycaulum

2.5

Bromus cilliatus

3.0

Festuca idahoensis

0.25

Festuca saximontana

1.0

Poa alpina

2.0

Poa secunda

1.0

Thermopsis montana

0.25

TOTAL

All seed purchased will be certified to be free of the noxious weed seeds from weeds listed on the current "All States Noxious Weeds List." Test results from a certified seed analyst and seed analysis labels attached to the bags will be provided to the Forest Service.

The following kinds and amounts of standard commercial fertilizer shall be used with guaranteed analysis of contents clearly marked on containers:

Type of Fertilizer

Pounds Per Acre

N/A

N/A 61.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Attachment 1: Service Contract Act Wage Determination

Attachment 2: Vicinity and Contract Area Map, 2 pages Appendices:

Appendix A - Work Activity Items, - Terms and Specifications, 9 pages

Appendix B - Stewardship Contract Timber Removal Specifications, 16 pages

Appendix C – Road Maintenance T-Specifications, 12 pages Appendix D - Snag Decay Classes

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

(m) - General Instructions. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below.

(1) - The proposal must include a technical proposal and business proposal. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical proposal must not contain reference to cost; however, resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc.) must be contained in the technical proposal so that the contractor's understanding of the statement of work may be evaluated.

(2) - Offerors may, at their discretion, submit alternate proposals or proposals which deviate from the requirement; provided, that an offeror also submit a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the statement of work. Any "alternate" proposal may be considered if overall performance would be improved or not compromised, and if it is in the best interest of the Government. Alternate proposals, or deviations from any requirement of this RFP, must be clearly identified.

(3) - The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in FAR 52.212-2 of this solicitation.

(4) - Offerors shall submit their proposal(s) in the following format and the quantities specified:

(a) 1 copy of the completed, signed offer (including a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3)

(b) 3 copies of the technical proposal

(c) 1 copy of the business/cost proposal

(n) Technical Proposal Instructions. Technical proposals will be evaluated to determine the ability of the contractor to meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed description of the organization, techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. Proposals that merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government's specifications/statement of work, or use such phrases as "will comply" or "standard techniques will be employed" will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further. As a minimum, the proposal must clearly provide the following:

(1) - The technical proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

(i) Past Performance (List of References). The technical proposal must address past performance for both the Offeror and proposed major subcontractors. OFFERORS SHOULD PROVIDE ONLY THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION WILL BE REQUESTED FROM REFERENCES PROVIDED.

(A) Submit a list of similar project work that was completed by your firm or any of your probable subcontractors in the last 3 years. Emphasis is placed on past work specifically related to the work elements in the solicitation. Provide:

· Names, telephone numbers and FAX number of principal officials in charge of the project that are familiar with your performance.

· A description of the work performance,

· The agency/company or individuals you worked for,

· The size (value) and location of the contracts,

· Contract numbers.

Provide information on any problems encountered on the identified contracts and corrective actions taken.

Individuals or businesses without prior contracts as a business entity, should list contracts and subcontracts completed under other names or by their employees.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has authorized Federal agencies to collect past performance information under OMB clearance number 9000-0142. Both the information provided in the proposal, and Government records will be used to evaluate the Offeror's past performance; however, references other than those listed may also be contacted.

(B) At the option of the Offeror, this list of past performance references may be provided prior to the due date of proposals, reference Block 7 of the Solicitation, Offer and Award Form. However, the list MUST be provided NO LATER than the due date/time of Proposals.

(ii) Technical Approach

(A) Organization.

1) - List the names and proposed duties of key personnel (specify the project managers for each element). Provide information on work background, and recent work experience. The approximate percentage of time each individual will be available for this project must be included. List all areas of work that you intend to subcontract and the subcontractors you intend to use. Identify project work that will be subcontracted but for which you currently have no subcontractor commitment.

2) - Identify how you will organize the management of your activities to ensure that all activities are completed in a coordinated fashion.

(B) Understanding of Project, Performance Plan, Use of Biobased Products In general terms, describe the organization and methods that will be used to accomplish the primary work elements in such manner that your, or your sub-contractor’s, approach to, and coordination between, the various operations are clearly described. These may be addressed individually by the division or sub-contractor responsible for a given project element.

1) - Generally describe your approach to cutting and removal of timber and associated activities, including:

a) Identification of equipment to be used that will meet contract requirements, include Type, Model.

b) Description of your approach to implementing and ensuring resource protection, considering requirements in the specifications.

c) A general plan or schedule for unit entry and completion.

d) Description of quality control and self-inspection procedures that will ensure objectives are being met during operations.

NOTE: This is NOT a request for a detailed logging plan. After award and prior to beginning work, the Contractor must, as stated in the timber removal specifications, submit a detailed logging and resource protection plan covering each unit and subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

2) - Generally describe your approach to performing and coordinating the work in each of the non-timber work elements specified. Include a description of quality control and self-inspection procedures that will ensure objectives are being met during operations. Similar work elements may be addressed together, such as:

a) Identification of equipment to be used that will meet contract requirements, include

Type, Model.

b) Description of your approach to implementing and ensuring resource protection, considering requirements in the specifications.

c) A general plan or schedule for unit entry and completion.

d) Description of quality control and self-inspection procedures that will ensure objectives are being met during operations.

3) - Generally describe your overall plan to coordinate the work in 1 and 2 above. Summarize your intended sequence of performing the work and any work that will be performed concurrently, including a proposed timeline for completion of all work. Identify what mitigation measures will be used to protect the resources.

4) Contractor shall identify the biobased products to be purchased and used under this contract to include the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and intended use of the materials. If the use of biobased products will increase the cost to the vendor, estimate the increased cost and provide the basis for that estimate. For each biobased product, the contractor shall specify the percentage of biobased content, and for the USDA-designated biobased content products, the contractor shall demonstrate that the products to be used under this contract will contain the percentage specified in the USDA recommendations or the highest level of biobased material practicable, consistent with USDA’s recommended percentages of biobased content.