RFQ_AG84N8S160113.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-84N8-S-16-0113

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

June 24, 2016

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

AG-84N8-C-16-0012

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA – FOREST SERVICE

UTAH ACQUISTION SUPPORT CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119

USDA – FOREST SERVICE

UTAH ACQUISTION SUPPORT CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT

VALTON MORTENSON

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 801-975-3471 435-781-5147

SOLICITATION

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

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

This project consists of placing a bituminous surface treatment and seal coat on the Red Canyon Road FSR 095 which is 20 feet wide and 2.7 miles long. The Base Bid consists of placing a ¾ inch chip seal on patched areas on the Red Canyon Road, Visitors Center Circular Parking Area, and pullout entering the Red Canyon Road. The Red Canyon Road, Visitors Center Circular Parking Area and pullout entering Red Canyon Road shall all be chip sealed with a 3/8 inch chip and a bituminous flush coat. Option A consists of placing a double chip seal and a bituminous flush coat on the Visitor Center Overflow Parking Area and three entrance roads to the parking area.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 3 calendar days and complete it within 28 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See 15.)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

Ten (10)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required, unless offer exceeds $150,000.

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

D. Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 84N8 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT, CONTRACT SPECIALIST

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442

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AG-84N8-S-16-0113

Red Canyon Road Chip Seal Project

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

RED CANYON ROAD CHIP SEAL

Flaming Gorge Ranger District, Ashley National Forest

Daggett County, Utah

B- 1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Schedule of Items

PATCH AREA & CHIP SEAL OF THE RED CANYON ROAD

Item # Description

Method & Unit of Measure Qty

Unit Price Price Notes

409.01 Asphalt Surface Treatment - CRS2P Asphalt

AQ -

Ton 59.9

.45 gal/SY Emulsion for roadway

409.01 Asphalt Surface Treatment - CRS2P Asphalt

AQ -

Ton 3.70

.7 gal/SY Emulsion for patched areas and pullout

409.02

Asphalt Surface Treatment - Aggregate Chips - 3/8 inch (Type D) 25#/SY Haul and Place CQ - SY 32100.0

Roadway chips and Visitors Center circular parking area

409.02

Asphalt Surface Treatment - Aggregate Chips - 3/4 inch (Type B) 40#/SY Haul and Place CQ - SY 1300.0

Patched areas and pullout

600.1 Bituminous Flush Coat - CSS-1H @ .15 gal/SY

AQ -

Gallon 5335.0

Flush coat for roadway, pullout, and Visitors Center Circular Parking Lot

622.01-

Equipment Rental - Broom (Equiv.

to Broce RJ-350) AQ-Hr 24

Broom to clean area and chip seal

635.01 Temporary Traffic Control

Lump Sum 1 Project area

Sub total $

Option A: Double Chip and Seal Visitors Center Overflow Parking and Three Entrance Roads

Item # Description

Method & Unit of Measure Quantity

Unit Price Price Notes

409.01 Asphalt Surface Treatment - CRS2P Asphalt .55 gal/SY First Course AQ - Ton 8.4

.55 gal/SY Emulsion for first layer of chips

409.01 Asphalt Surface Treatment - CRS2P Asphalt .45 gal/SY Second Course AQ - Ton 6.9

.45 gal/SY Emulsion for second layer of chips

409.02

Asphalt Surface Treatment - Aggregate Chips - 3/8 inch (Type D) 25#/SY Haul and Place CQ - SY 3700.0

Second layer of chips

409.02

Asphalt Surface Treatment - Aggregate Chips - 3/4 inch (Type B) 40#/SY Haul and Place CQ - SY 3700.0 First layer of chips

600.1 Bituminous Flush Coat - CSS-1H @ .15 gal/SY

AQ -

Gallon 555.0

Flush coat for parking area

622.01-

Equipment Rental - Broom (Equiv.

to Broce RJ-350) AQ-Hr 8

Broom to clean area and chip seal

Sub total $ Base Bid and Option A Total $

* Designated Method of Measurement:

DQ - Designed Quantities, AQ - Actual Quantities, LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities, SQ - Staked Quantities, CQ - Contract Quantities

Name of Company (please print):

Date:

Signature of Company Agent:

DUNs Number:

E-Mail Address:

Phone Number:

B- 2 Quote on all items. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted.

B.6 DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (FAR

36.204) The Government Estimates the magnitude of this project to be between $100,000 and $250,000;

more specifically towards the lower end of this range.

B- 3 Payment for Bond Premiums: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

B- 4 Written Acceptance: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Description of Work.

A. This project consists of placing a bituminous surface treatment and seal coat on the Red Canyon Road FSR 095 which is 20 feet wide and 2.7 miles long.

B. The Base Bid consists of placing a ¾ inch chip seal on patched areas on the Red Canyon Road, Visitors Center Circular Parking Area, and pullout entering the Red Canyon Road. The Red Canyon Road, Visitors Center Circular Parking Area and pullout entering Red Canyon Road shall all be chip sealed with a 3/8 inch chip and a bituminous flush coat.

C. Option A consists of placing a double chip seal and a bituminous flush coat on the Visitor Center Overflow Parking Area and three entrance roads to the parking area.

1.2 Project Location: The project is located approximately 24.5 miles southeast of Manila, Utah and can be accessed via Highway 44.

1.3 Site Information and Limitations: The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. The Contractor is responsible for the security of the Contractor’s equipment and materials.

1.4 Traffic Controls and Construction Signing: The contractor is required to submit a construction schedule and traffic control plan allowing for one lane traffic to and from the Red Canyon Visitors Center for approval. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the CO.

Construction signing for traffic control and all work areas shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Forest Service will not allow a complete closure of the Red Canyon Red for this work.

1.5 Staging and Storage Areas: Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work) on site.

1.3 Price Range: Per FAR 36.204, the Government estimates this project magnitude to be between $100,000 and $250,000; more specifically towards the lower end of this range.

C- 2 BIOBASED PRODCUT UTILIZATION

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, 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’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications. Examples: Concrete and Asphalt Hydraulic Fluid

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 and source of biobased material.

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 this contract (see Experience Questionnaire, Page 3 of Exhibit 1).

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 (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until http://www.biopreferred.gov/ this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

• The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

• Detail on 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 construction 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.

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

and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the 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.

C- 3 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

"Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects" (FP-03, U.S.

Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03.htm.

See Section J for the list of Standard Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C- 4 SPECIAL PROEJCT SPECIFICATIONS: See Section J for the list of Special Project Specifications that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C- 5 DRAWINGS: See Section J for the listing of Drawings that are incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03.htm

C-6 452.211-72 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 C and Section J.

C-7 FAR 52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION. (MAY 2012)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c)(3)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E- 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.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E-2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Periodic field inspections will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Work not completed to contract standards shall be rejected and reworked without additional compensation to the Contractor.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F- 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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 FAR 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 15 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

F- 3 AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988) (DEVIATION)

The period of performance of this contract is Twenty-Eight (28) Days from Notice to Proceed.

Anticipated start date is August 1, 2016. The time stated for completion includes final cleanup of the premises.

F-4 AGAR 452.236-75 MAXIMUM WORKWEEK-CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE.

(NOV 1996)

Within 2 (two) calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following in writing for approval:

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

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

The maximum workweek that will be approved will be negotiated.

(End of clause)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 MEASUREMENT OF PAYMENT: Units of measurement shall be as indicated in the Schedule of Items. Designated Method of Measurement:

DQ - Designed Quantities, AQ - Actual Quantities, LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities, SQ - Staked Quantities, CQ - Contract Quantities

G-2 CONTRACTING OFFICE: The Utah Acquisition Support Center of the United States Forest Service, Department of Agriculture is responsible for this solicitation, award and administration of the contract. All written correspondence shall reference the contract number and/or solicitation number.

Communications shall be directed to:

Utah Acquisition Support Center, Charlotte Vanderbilt, Contract Specialist 2222 West 2300 South, 2nd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Phone: 801.975.3471 - E-Mail: cvanderbilt@fs.fed.us

G-3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE: The awarded base contract will have a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designated by appointment letter. Each awarded task order may have an individual Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designated by appointment letter.

G-4 SUBCONTRACTS: Before entering into a subcontract covering any part of the work called for, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer and submit information required by the Contracting Officer, including a signed SF-1413 and report the percentage of subcontracting performed on this project (See Exhibit #4).

G-5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: There is no government furnished property on this project.

G-6 AGAR 425.215-73 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE. (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a time and location to be determined.

G-7 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 will be enrolled automatically. Contractor will subsequently receive electronic notification from IPP of enrollment. IPP password will be delivered electronically to allow first login to IPP. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

mailto:cvanderbilt@fs.fed.us http://www.ipp.gov/

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

H-2 KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall assign to this contract a: Contractor Representative.

In addition, the key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer: Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H-3 WAGE DETERMINATION: The wage determination applicable to this contract resulting from this solicitation is determined by the location of the Contractor’s establishment. See Section J, Exhibit 1, Wage Determination.

H-4 AGAR 452.236-77 EMERGENCY RESPONSE (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor’s Responsibility for Fire Fighting.

(1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work.

(2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

(b) Contractor’s Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor’s Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting).

An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the Changes Clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H-5 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-6 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-7 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-8 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.

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 construction equipment (equipment that operates off existing roads) 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 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 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material, which falls outside of these limits, shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

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

H-11 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.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I- 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

52.204-7 Systems for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award (OCT 215) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JULY 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination--Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate I (JULY 1995)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (MAY 2008) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alternate I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (FEB 2016) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR

1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

I-2 FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within

30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor’s current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs

(e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 237310 assigned to contract number AG-84N8-C-16-0012.

Contractor Signature & Title Date

I-3 FAR 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEPT 2013)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall make maximum use of biobased products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless—

(1) The product cannot be acquired—

(i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

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(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following:

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov.

(c) In the performance of…