2016Road150BridgesRFQ1Cont_pgs_4-25.pdf

AG-8399-S-16-0019

2016 Road 150 Bridges

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Deck

Beam Bridge Gila National Forest

East Indian Creek Bridge - #150-44.7

PAY

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEASURE

UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

15101 Mobilization CQ LS 1 $ $

15205 Bridge Survey and Staking CQ LS 1 $ $

15212 Slope, Reference and Clearing and Grubbing Stakes;

Method I, Tolerance A

CQ LS 1 $ $

15255 Grade Finishing Stakes, Base Course and Asphalt Pavement, Tolerance A

CQ LS 1 $ $

15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control CQ LS 1 $ $

20102 Clearing and Grubbing CQ LS 1 $ $

20255 Removal and Disposal of Trees CQ EA 20 $ $

20305 Removal of Structures and Obstructions CQ LS 1 $ $

20422 Topsoil (Stock Piled) CQ CY 58 $ $

20455 Embankment Construction CQ CY 720 $ $

20701 Earthwork Geotextile, Type II, A CQ SY 320 $ $

20801 Structure Excavation CQ CY 472 $ $

20803 Structural Backfill CQ CY 190 $ $

21102 Road Obliteration, Method 1 CQ LS 1 $ $

25102A Placed RipRap, Class 1 AQ TON 6.5 $ $

25102B Placed RipRap, Class 6 AQ TON 506 $ $

25116 Geotextile, Type IV, A CQ SY 357 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base, Grading E, Compaction Method C AQ TON 126 $ $

30327 Recondition Road AQ SY 313 $ $

40901 Surface Treatment Aggregates Designation 2B AQ TON 9.5 $ $

40950 Emulsified Asphalt Grade CRS-2P AQ GAL 285 $ $

41102 Prime Coat AQ GAL 157 $ $

41703 Minor Cold Asphalt Mix CQ LS 1 $ $

55204 Structural Concrete, Class A (AE), for Abutments, Wingwalls and Footings

CQ CY 65.0 $ $

55302 Precast Pre-Stressed Concrete Structural Member, Solid Slabs

CQ FT 94 $ $

55350 Post-Tensioning CQ LS 1 $ $

55401 Reinforcing Steel CQ LB 7,100 $ $

55601 TXDOT T101 Bridge Railing CQ FT 41.0 $ $

55607 Terminal Section, Type 3K CQ EA 4 $ $

55650 Bridge Approach Railing, Type IV, Class A CQ FT 75.0 $ $

62406 Placing Conserved Topsoil CQ CY 58 $ $

62502 Seeding, Dry Method CQ SY 1,340 $ $

62508 Mulching, Dry Method CQ SY 790 $ $

62901 Erosion Control Mat, Type 3.B CQ SY 560 $ $

63310 Removing Object Markers, Type III CQ EA 4 $ $

63501 Temporary Traffic Control CQ LS 1 $ $

SUBTOTAL BID PRICE

Note: Pricing to include all federal and New Mexico gross receipts tax.

NOTE: OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT AN OFFER FOR PHASE I, PHASE II AND PHASE III OF THIS

SOLICTATION. OFFERS FOR ONLY ONE OR TWO PHASES OF THE PROJECT WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Deck

Beam Bridge Gila National Forest

Black Canyon Tributary Bridge - #150-21.6

DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEASURE

UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

15101 Mobilization CQ LS 1 $ $

15205 Bridge Survey and Staking CQ LS 1 $ $

15212 Slope, Reference and Clearing and Grubbing Stakes;

Method I, Tolerance A

CQ LS 1 $ $

15255 Grade Finishing Stakes, Base Course and Asphalt Pavement, Tolerance A

CQ LS 1 $ $

15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control CQ LS 1 $ $

20102 Clearing and Grubbing CQ LS 1 $ $

20255 Removal and Disposal of Trees CQ EA 23 $ $

20305 Removal of Structures and Obstructions CQ LS 1 $ $

20422 Topsoil (Stock Piled) CQ CY 74 $ $

20455 Embankment Construction CQ CY 505 $ $

20801 Structure Excavation CQ CY 290 $ $

20803 Structural Backfill CQ CY 117 $ $

21102 Road Obliteration, Method 1 CQ LS 1 $ $

25102A Placed RipRap, Class 1 AQ TON 3 $ $

25102B Placed RipRap, Class 6 AQ TON 323 $ $

25116 Geotextile, Type IV, A CQ SY 241 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base, Grading E, Compaction Method C AQ TON 128 $ $

30327 Recondition Road AQ SY 313 $ $

40901 Surface Treatment Aggregates Designation 2B AQ TON 9.5 $ $

40950 Emulsified Asphalt Grade CRS-2P AQ GAL 285 $ $

41102 Prime Coat AQ GAL 157 $ $

41703 Minor Cold Asphalt Mix CQ LS 1 $ $

55204 Structural Concrete, Class A (AE), for Abutments, Wingwalls and Footings

CQ CY 45.0 $ $

55302 Precast Pre-Stressed Concrete Structural Member, Solid Slabs

CQ FT 94 $ $

55350 Post-Tensioning CQ LS 1 $ $

55401 Reinforcing Steel CQ LB 5,200 $ $

55601 TXDOT T101 Bridge Railing CQ FT 41.0 $ $

55607 Terminal Section, Type 3K CQ EA 4 $ $

55650 Bridge Approach Railing, Type IV, Class A CQ FT 75.0 $ $

62406 Placing Conserved Topsoil CQ CY 74 $ $

62502 Seeding, Dry Method CQ SY 1,550 $ $

62508 Mulching, Dry Method CQ SY 970 $ $

62901 Erosion Control Mat, Type 3.B CQ SY 640 $ $

63310 Removing Object Markers, Type III CQ EA 4 $ $

SUBTOTAL BID PRICE $

NOTE: OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT AN OFFER FOR PHASE I, PHASE II AND PHASE III OF

THIS SOLICITATION. OFFERS FOR ONLY ONE OR TWO PHASES OF THE PROJECT WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

Note: Pricing to include all Federal and New Mexico gross receipts tax.

Concrete Deck Beam Bridge Gila

National Forest

Black Canyon Bridge - #150-21.8

DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEASURE

UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

15101 Mobilization CQ LS 1 $ $

15205 Bridge Survey and Staking CQ LS 1 $ $

15212 Slope, Reference and Clearing and Grubbing Stakes;

Method I, Tolerance A

CQ LS 1 $ $

15255 Grade Finishing Stakes, Base Course and Asphalt Pavement, Tolerance A

CQ LS 1 $ $

15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control CQ LS 1 $ $

20102 Clearing and Grubbing CQ LS 1 $ $

20255 Removal and Disposal of Trees CQ EA 12 $ $

20305 Removal of Structures and Obstructions CQ LS 1 $ $

20357 Partial Removal of Existing Concrete Bridge Deck, Class1 CQ SY 82 $ $

20358 Partial Removal of Existing Concrete Bridge Deck, Class2 AQ SY 30 $ $

20359 Partial Removal of Existing Concrete Bridge Deck, Class3 AQ SY 36 $ $

20422 Topsoil (Stock Piled) CQ CY 28 $ $

20455 Embankment Construction CQ CY 275 $ $

20701 Earthwork Geotextile, Type II, A CQ SY 318 $ $

20801 Structure Excavation CQ CY 434 $ $

20803 Structural Backfill CQ CY 36 $ $

21102 Road Obliteration, Method 1 CQ LS 1 $ $

25102A Placed RipRap, Class 1 AQ TON 4 $ $

25102B Placed RipRap, Class 6 AQ TON 457 $ $

25116 Geotextile, Type IV, A CQ SY 507 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base, Grading E, Compaction Method C AQ TON 129 $ $

30327 Recondition Road AQ SY 313 $ $

40901 Surface Treatment Aggregates Designation 2B AQ TON 9.5 $ $

40950 Emulsified Asphalt Grade CRS-2P AQ GAL 285 $ $

41102 Prime Coat AQ GAL 157 $ $

41703 Minor Cold Asphalt Mix CQ LS 1 $ $

55204A Structural Concrete, Class A (AE), for Wingwalls and Footings

CQ CY 11 $ $

55204B Structural Concrete, Class DT (AE), for Decks AQ CY 24 $ $

55401 Reinforcing Steel CQ LB 930 $ $

55404 Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel CQ LB 5600 $ $

55601 TXDOT T101 Bridge Railing CQ FT 100 $ $

55607 Terminal Section, Type 3K CQ EA 4 $ $

55650 Bridge Approach Railing, Type IV, Class A CQ FT 75 $ $

56251 Temporary Works, Shoring CQ LS 1 $ $

60211A 24 Inch Corrugated Steel Pipe 0.064 Inch Thickness CQ FT 74 $ $

60211B 36 Inch Corrugated Steel Pipe 0.064 Inch Thickness CQ FT 185 $ $

62406 Placing Conserved Topsoil CQ CY 28 $ $

62502 Seeding, Dry Method CQ SY 680 $ $

62508 Mulching, Dry Method CQ SY 300 $ $

62901 Erosion Control Mat, Type 3.B CQ SY 410 $ $

63310 Removing Object Markers, Type III CQ EA 4 $ $

SUBTOTAL BID PRICE $

TOTAL BID PRICE FOR COMPLETE PROJECT $____________________________

NOTE: OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT AN OFFER FOR PHASE I, PHASE II AND PHASE III OF

THIS SOLICITATION. OFFERS FOR ONLY ONE OR TWO PHASES OF THE PROJECT WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

Note: Pricing to include all Federal and New Mexico gross receipts tax.

Certification of Tax Liability is required on page 28 and 29 of this solicitation.

See Section L for Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents.

NOTE: 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 Pay Item 15101.

_____ Respond with the complete RETURN PACKAGE (SEE SECTION M for Evaluation Criteria)

_____ Provide your DUNS number _______________________

_____ Provide business email address to facilitate communications__________________________

_____ Have active vendor record for the DUNS number above in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov

Note: FACSIMILE OR E-MAIL OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED

FOR AWARD.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Work

The Gila National Forest has a requirement for the replacement of three bridges on NFSR 150; East Indian Creek Bridge, Black Canyon Tributary Bridge at Hodge Canyon, and Black Canyon Bridge located over Black Canyon Creek. Work includes but is not limited to removal and disposal of existing bridge abutments and superstructure; construction of new concrete bridge abutments and wing walls; furnishing and placement of new precast concrete bridge superstructure; and furnishing and placement of approach rails and bridge rails. Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, transportation and supplies necessary to complete this project.

Location

Gila National Forest, Wilderness and Black Range Ranger Districts, Grant & Catron Counties, New Mexico. Project is located northeast of Silver City, New Mexico. Project is accessed by traveling east from Silver City, New Mexico on US 180 for 7.8 miles; continue east on N.M. Hwy 152 for approximately 16.2 miles; head northwest on N.M. Hwy 35 for approximately 15.1 miles; then north on NFSR 150 for approximately 21.6 miles to Black Canyon Tributary and continue for an additional 23.1 miles to East Indian Creek bridge. Black Canyon Bridge is located 58 miles northeast of Silver City over

Black Canyon Creek.

Technical Specifications

APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS

“Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03”, U.S. Customary

Units, is applicable for this project, and is included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard

Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting work. These specifications can be viewed at no cost on the FHWA website, which also gives ordering information: http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm. This publication may be obtained from:

Headquarters Washington DC

David K. Green

Construction Standards Engineer

Internet: David.Green@fhwa.dot.gov

Mail: Federal Highway Administration

HFPD-3

400 Seventh Street, SW

Washington DC 20590

Section J of this contract contains Supplemental and Special Project Specifications that supplement and/or modify the

Standard Specifications. The Standard, Supplemental, and Special Project Specifications shall all be used in conjunction with each other to properly determine the correct specification for each Pay Item in the Schedule of Items.

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.

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.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

This Section Not Used.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm mailto:David.Green@fhwa.dot.gov

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance. (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: the project site.

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within Ten (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 170 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

AGAR 452.236-75 MAXIMUM WORK WEEK – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (NOV 1996)

Within 5 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work

The maximum workweek shall be 5 days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Any change in the work schedule shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement. The Contractor shall phase the project into sections of the building that will least interrupt the working tenants, and shall be included in the

Contractor’s proposed schedule.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. The conference will be held at: Gila National Forest, Supervisor’s Office, 3005 E. Camino Del Bosque, Silver City, NM 88061.

G.1 INVOICES & PAYMENTS

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform

(IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in previous communications from USDA and Treasury. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice

Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury, more information can be found at: https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm

Your company must be registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. Offeror must have an established account prior to contract award.

G.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Award. A written award or acceptance of offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contractor shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

2. Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall commence work upon receipt of a properly executed Notice to Proceed.

3. Changes. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

4. Unauthorized Instructions from Government or Other Personnel. The Contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise other than the Contracting Officer, or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

5. Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Designation will be made upon contract award and a copy of the designation letters will be furnished to the Contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter.

6. Designation of Authorized Representative of the Contractor. The Contractor shall assign a member or employee who will act as Project Manager during the course of this contract or during the course of this project. The official shall be responsible for affording liaison between the contract forces and the contracting offices. This designation shall be in writing and a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

Bio-Preferred USDA’s website for Bio-Preferred: http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Product categories: http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProductCategories.aspx

Federal Purchasing Requirement: http://www.biopreferred.gov/PurchasingBiobased.aspx

Federal vendor/contractor reporting requirements: http://www.biopreferred.gov/FARReporting.aspx

452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Project Manager and Project Foreman.

(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.

4G52.222-704 Personal Protective Equipment The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

The contractor shall provide chain saw chaps to each employee who operates a chain saw, at no cost to the employee. These chaps must be approved by an Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh and shall extend to the top of the boot on each leg.

The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support.

Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise for example, chainsaw operation.

H- 1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H- 2 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. (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.

(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.

(12) Pump and Trailer. 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. heavy-duty rubber hose; a portable or power takeoff pump with discharge capacity of at least 10 gallons per minute at 150 P.S.I. pressure.

Gear type pumps shall be provided with a bypass or pressure relief valve so that the hose nozzle may be shut while the pump is operating. Each tanker unit shall have a hose nozzle of the shut-off type, adjustable for straight stream, spray or fog, at least 12 feet of 1-inch suction hose with an intake screen, and additional 250 feet of 3/4 – inch heavy-duty rubber hose or 1-inch cotton jacket rubber-lined or linen hose to be carried on the unit for use as needed. Tools, adapters, accessories and fuel necessary to operate the pump and truck or trailer shall be provided.

If a trailer is used, a serviceable vehicle with proper trailer tow hitch shall be located at a point satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer. Where water is available, a supply sufficient for rapidly filling the water tank shall be provided at one or more accessible points along or adjacent to the main truck roads.

(13) Burning. Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(i) Submit a burning plan, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, designed to minimize the impact on air quality and to lessen any fire damage.

(ii) Obtain a burning permit from the District Ranger.

(iii) Use weather forecasts as far as possible in scheduling burning for more favorable dispersal of smoke.

(iv) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion. Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. Piles shall be patrolled during off-work hours to avoid wildfires.

(v) Unless fire season controls dictate otherwise, burning shall be scheduled, as far as practicable, for the most favorable conditions during the burning period.

(vi) Under certain atmospheric conditions, smoke accumulations may become excessive and in these cases, the

Regional Forester may, at his/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

H- 3 Incidental Payment Items The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract.

Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

H- 4 Conformity With Drawings and Specifications Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

H- 5 Local Material Sources

(a) Designated Sources--Sources of local materials will be designated on the drawings. The Government assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of material in the source. The Contractor shall determine the equipment and work required to produce the specified product.

The Contractor shall utilize all suitable material in the source. The designation of source will include the rights of the Contractor to use certain area(s) for plant site, stockpiles, and haul roads. Any Contractor royalty payment requirements will be stated below. When materials are subject to weight measurement, the weight/volume relationship used for determination of designed quantities will be shown on the Drawings. Should the designated source, due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor, contain insufficient suitable material, the Government will provide another source with an equitable adjustment in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions and

Changes clauses.

(b) Contractor-Furnished Sources--When the material sources are not designated as provided above or the

Contractor elects not to use designated sources, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified product with no adjustment in contract price, unless weight/volume relationship differences between designated source material and Contractor-furnished source material result in financial disadvantage to the Government.

Quality testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Contracting

Officer.

H- 6 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications Reference made in the contract to specifications, standards, or test methods adopted by AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, or other recognized National technical associations, shall mean specifications, standards, or test methods

(including interim or tentative issues) which are in effect on the date of the solicitation.

H- 7 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway

Administration and applicable safety codes. Necessary warning signs and guards shall be posted during blasting operations to safeguard the public. See FSSS Section 156.03 for information relative to required signage.

H- 8 Prework Conference Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. Also at this meeting such things as work progress schedule and fire prevention and suppression plans shall be developed and established in writing.

H- 9 Weed-Free Equipment In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all earth-moving construction equipment and blades/graders prior to entry on the project area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer or designated representative will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in.

Prior to initial move-in of all construction equipment, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make equipment available for inspection at an agreed location.

H-10 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm.

Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

H-11 CAMPING PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

The following provisions apply to all camping on National Forest lands during performance of this contract:

1. These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled “Use of Premises”, in this contract.

2. Every structure used as shelter shall provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect workers from the cold. Firewood may be cut only after obtaining a District Firewood Permit.

3. The campsite will not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping shall be permitted within developed recreation sites or along primary recreation roads.

4. The campsite shall have a clean appearance at all times.

5. Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within 10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the

United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

6. Unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other Permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

7. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

8. Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted, unless the campsite is within the project area.

9. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water and replenished as necessary, shall be provided and sufficient for the storage of perishable food items.

10. An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes.

11. Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp shall be provided and supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be serviced and maintained in a sanitary condition.

12. Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

13. Basic first aid supplies shall be maintained, available and under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid. The supplies shall include:

a. Gauze pads (at least 4x4 inches)

b. Two large gauze pads (at least 8x10 inches)

c. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids)

d. One package of gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide

e. Two triangular bandages

f. Scissors

g. At least one blanket

h. Tweezers

i. Adhesive tape

j. Latex gloves

k. Resuscitation device such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask

14. Any washing of laundry shall be done in such a way as to provide for washing and rinsing without polluting lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

15. Waste water must be disposed of away from living and eating areas and in a fashion that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

16. The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

17. The contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

a. A shovel, axe or pulaski,10 quart pail which is full of water for immediate use and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:BC is required during the fire season.

b. All fire rings or outside fireplaces will be approved by the Forest Service representative.

The area will be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of 1 foot outside of the ring or fireplace and it will not have any overhanging material. Fire rings will be dismantled and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

c. All generators and other internal combustion engines will be equipped with USFS approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order. They will be located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in

(b).

d. All fuel will be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

18. Any violation of these conditions constitutes a breach of contract, and may result in revocation of camping approval.

19. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time.

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION ACT

FSAR 4G52.222-701 Employment of Eligible Workers (DEC 1999)

Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1324a) makes it unlawful for an employer to hire undocumented workers. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has established the

Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, as the document to be used for employment eligibility verification (see 8 CFR 274a).

The contractor is required to (1) have all employees complete and sign the I-9 Form to certify that they are eligible for employment; (2) examine documents presented by the employee and ensure the documents appear to be genuine and related to the individual; (3) record information about the documents on the form, and complete the certification portion of the form; (4) retain the form for three years, or one year past the end of employment of the individual, whichever is longer.

It is illegal to discriminate against any individual (other than a citizen of another country who is not authorized to work in the United States) in hiring, discharging, or recruiting because of that individual's national origin or citizenship status.

Compliance with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor employs unauthorized workers during contract performance in violation of section 274A, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact the Employer and

Labor Relations Officer of their local INS office.

FSAR 4G52.222-702 Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Migrant and Seasonal

Agricultural Workers (DEC 1999)

(a) General. This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act

(MSPA) (29 U.S.C 1801-1872) and to Department of Labor regulations implementing MSPA (see 29

CFR 500). The purpose of MSPA is to eliminate activities that are detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, to require registration of farm labor contractors, and to assure necessary protections for the workers. In addition to traditional farm labor activities, the Act applies to predominately manual forestry work including, but not limited to, tree planting, release, precommercial thinning, and site preparation and wildland fire fighting.

(b) Definitions.

"Migrant Agricultural Worker" and "Seasonal Agricultural Worker", as used in this clause, mean individuals employed in agricultural (including forestry) work on a seasonal or temporary basis. A worker who moves from one seasonal activity to another is employed on a seasonal basis even though the worker may continue to be employed during a major portion of the year. Migrant workers are required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Seasonal workers are not required to be absent overnight from their permanent place of residence. Members of the contractor's immediate family are not considered to be either migrant or seasonal workers. "Immediate family" includes only (1) spouse; (2) children, stepchildren, or foster children; (3) parents, stepparents, or foster parents; and (4) brothers and sisters.

"Farm Labor Contractor", as used in this clause, means an individual who, for any money or other valuable consideration, paid or promised to be paid, performs any recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting of any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker.

(c) Registration Requirement. Any contractor who provides or hires migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Certificate of Registration from the

Department of Labor or an authorized State agency. The contractor shall carry the Certificate at all times while engaged in contract performance, and shall display it upon request. Any of the contractor's employees who also perform any one or more of the activities defined for a "Farm Labor Contractor" in paragraph (b) must have their own Farm Labor Contractor Employee Certificate.

(d) Worker Protections. The contractor shall comply with the following protections and standards related to wage disclosure, record keeping, vehicle safety, and housing:

(1) The contractor shall display and maintain at the place of employment the MSPA poster provided by the Department of Labor.

(2) Wage and Payroll Standards

(i) The contractor shall disclose in writing to each worker in a language common to the worker the full terms of their employment, including workers compensation information, at the time they are recruited or hired. The Department of Labor provides an optional form WH-516 for contractor's use in disclosure.

(ii) The contractor must keep the following payroll records for each employee: name, address, social security number, basis for wages (i.e. per hour, per tree, per acre), number of units earned if paid on a per unit basis, hours worked, total pay, withholdings and purpose for each, and net pay. Payroll records shall be retained for three years.

(iii) Payments must be made no less frequently than every two weeks or semi-monthly. At the time of each payment, the contractor shall provide to the employee a written itemization of the information listed above and which shall include the employer's tax identification number.

(iv) If paid on a piece rate basis, the employee's wage must be at least equivalent to the required hourly wage for the hours worked, including overtime differential for time in excess of 40 hours per week.

(3) Motor Vehicle Safety

(i) The contractor must register all vehicles used to transport employees, unless employees provide their own transportation or carpool by their own arrangement in one of their own vehicles. The authorization to transport employees must appear on the contractor's certificate. If the contractor directs or requests employees to carpool, the registration requirement is still applicable. Any driver who transports workers for a fee or at the direction of the contractor must be registered as a farm labor contractor or a farm labor contractor employee.

(ii) Any vehicle under the ownership or control of the contractor shall comply with safety standards applicable to that vehicle. Generally passenger vehicles or station wagons must comply with

Department of Labor regulations at 29 CFR 500.104. Vehicles other than passenger vehicles or station wagons which are driven more than 75 miles must comply with Department of Transportation

Regulations referenced at 29 CFR 500.105. All drivers must have a current, valid State driver’s license and must comply with Department of Transportation work/rest requirements.

(iii) Each vehicle under the ownership or control of the contractor which is used to transport any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker shall be covered by vehicle insurance in accordance with applicable state requirements.

(4) Housing

(i) The contractor shall house workers only in a commercial establishment or a facility that has been certified by a health authority or other appropriate agency. The contractor must post the certificate of occupancy at the housing site.

(ii) The authorization to furnish housing, other than commercial lodging, must appear on the contractor's certificate.

(e) For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact their local Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor.

Worker Housing

Supplement to 4G52.222-702 (d) (4) Add the following to the clause at H.8.2, subparagraph (4)

Housing:

(iii) If the contractor is not furnishing worker housing:

Workers on this contract may obtain housing only in a residential accommodation, including a commercial establishment such as a hotel or motel, which meets all applicable state and federal standards for employee housing.

Within 10 days after award, and prior to the issuance of Notice to Proceed, the contractor must notify the

Contracting Officer of the planned worker housing site.

If the housing site is located on a National Forest, the Contractor must obtain a permit from the District

Ranger for the District on which the housing site is located and the facilities established for the workers must meet the applicable U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) MSPA standards for such sites.

If the housing site is not located on a National Forest, the site must meet the applicable housing standards in MSPA.

If an exemption from the permit requirement is claimed, the contractor must provide a written statement identifying the law authorizing the exemption, stating the facts constituting an exemption under that law, and identifying a USDOL employee or official who stated or concurred that the accommodations were exempt, citing name, date, and means of communication.

If the housing site is changed after approval by the Contracting Officer, the contractor must provide a new Permit or exemption statement. The above requirements are material conditions of this contract. If the contractor fails to comply, the Government may terminate the contract. In addition, other remedies or penalties prescribed by law may apply

Field Sanitation

In accordance with US Department of Labor Fact Sheet No. ESA 97-28 “Field Sanitation Standards”

(Ref. 29CFR 1928.110), employers must provide:

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