1-RFQ_AG-84N8-S-16-0134_Swett_Ranch_Roofing_Projedt.pdf

REGION 4 UTAH AQUISTION SUPPORT CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL COVER SHEET

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

UTAH ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119

FAX (801) 975-3483

SOLICITATION NO. AG-84N8-S-16-0134

PROPOSALS ARE SOLICITED FOR: SWETT RANCH ROOFING PROJECT ON THE ON FLAMING GORGE RANGER DISTRICT –

ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST

SET-ASIDE: SMALL BUSINESS

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR:

OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS

SOLICITATION:

1. SF 1442 (Complete, date, and sign) (Page 2 & 3)

2. Schedule of Items (Page 3)

3. Representations and Certifications (Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically in the Online

Representations and Certifications Application (SAM) website at http://www.sam.gov)

4. Experience Questionnaire (Page 40)

IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU WRITE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR ENVELOPE.

FAXED QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTABLE: FAX 801-975-3483, Attn: Janice Whitehouse

Return to: Utah Acquisition Support Center

2222 West 2300 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Solicitation No. AG-84N8-S-16-0134, Janice Whitehouse

IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CONTRACTORS BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEMS FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT DATABASE PRIOR

TO AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. SEE CLAUSE 52.205-7 FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.

http://www.sam.gov/

AG-84N8-S-16-0134

Sweet Ranch Roofing Project

Ashley National Forest

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-84N8-S-16-0134

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

July 27, 2016

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 84N8 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Utah Acquisition Support Center

2222 West 2300 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84119-2020

Utah Acquisition Support Center

ATTN: Janice Whitehouse

2222 West 2300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119-2020

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Janice Whitehouse (Contracting)

Scott Bingham (Technical)

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

801-975-3846

435-781-5107

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

Swett Ranch Roofing Project on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District in the Ashley National Forest, in Utah

The magnitude estimated price range is: $25,000 to 100,000

1. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 30 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Quotes/Offers to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 16:30 pm local time August 11, 2016. 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.

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 60 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

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 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, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN (Type or print)

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

SECTION B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Schedule of Items

USDA Forest Service

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF MEAS UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL

011900 Mobilization LSQ EA 1

073110-1

Remove Existing Roof and Install New Cedar Shingle

Roof on Dwelling LSQ EA 1

Total Base Bid:

Schedule of Items Swett Ranch Roofing Project

BASE BID: Reroof Dwelling

B.2 START DATE and CONTRACT TIME

The start date is expected to be summer of 2016, with 30 calendar days from start date for completion.

B.3 FAR 36.204 -- Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects.

The Government Estimate for this Construction Project is: $25,000 to $100,000.

Name of Company (please print):___________________________________________

Signature of Company Agent:______________________________________________

Date:__________________________________________________________________

DUNs Number:__________________________________________________________

Tax Identification Number:_________________________________________________

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

SWETT RANCH ROOFING PROJECT

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project consists of reroofing one building at Swett Ranch Historic Site.

Work includes the following: Removing existing wood roofing shingles on one building. Install new continuous sheathing over existing skip sheathing, new ice and water shield, new roof felt, new cedar breather, and new treated cedar shingles on one building.

PROJECT LOCATION

The Swett Ranch Historic Site is located off of Forest Road 158A on the Flaming

Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest, Daggett County, Utah. It is approximately 9 miles southwest of Dutch John, Utah.

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:

The Dwelling will be closed to the public during construction but open to authorized government employees. The rest of the site will be open to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of public and/or government employees in the area.

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

Water and electricity are not available at the site.

Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, during construction activities.

There is an outdoor pit toilet at the site that the Contractor and Employees can use.

WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the

Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work) on site.

Overnight camping will not be allowed on site.

INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

The Contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

START DATE: August 2016

CONTRACT TIME: 30 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed

SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are attached in Section J. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

011250 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

011900 MOBILIZATION

013300 SUBMITTALS

013591 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEEDURES

073110 WOOD SHINGLES AND PREPARATION

END OF SECTION C

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INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government

Biobased Product 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 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.

Grease Removers Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt

Release Fluids

Fluid-filled Transformers Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Carpets Roof Coatings

Hydraulic Fluid Water Tank Coatings

Ashley National Forest

Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Concrete and Asphalt

Release Fluids

Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Greases

Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Wood and Concrete

Sealers

Fertilizers Roof Coatings Water Tank Coatings

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Sorbents

Floor Finish Floor Stripper Composite Panels

Insulating Foam Sealers Carpet

Metalworking Fluids Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers

Degreasers De-icers

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, pages **).

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 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.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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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.

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.

Grease Removers Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt

Fluid-filled Transformers Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Carpets Roof Coatings

Hydraulic Fluid Water Tank Coatings

Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Concrete and Asphalt

Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Greases

Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Wood and Concrete

Sealers

Fertilizers Roof Coatings Water Tank Coatings

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Sorbents

Floor Finish Floor Stripper Composite Panels

Ashley National Forest

Insulating Foam Sealers Carpet

Metalworking Fluids Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers

Degreasers De-icers

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, pages **).

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 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.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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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.

START WORK DATE

Work is expected to begin in the Summer of 2016.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The following Standard Specifications are applicable to this contract.

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

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

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2)(FEB 1998)

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

E.2 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

The Government will inspect completed work within 5 work days following notification of completion of the work.

Any unacceptable work shall be redone at the Contractor's expense.

E.3 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS (52.246-1) (APR 1984)

The Contractor is responsible for performing or having perform all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers' parts. This clause takes precedence over any Government inspection and testing required in the contract's specifications, except for specialized inspections or tests specified to be performed solely by the Government.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services (AUG 1996)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

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SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

www.acquisition.gov www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use 30 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996)

Within _10_calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

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

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

The maximum workweek that will be approved is to be negotiated if needed.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

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SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G-1. 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:

Contracting Officer

USDA-FS, Utah Acquisition Support Center

2222 West 2300 South, 2nd Floor

Salt Lake City, UT 84119-2020

G-2. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

An awarded contract will have a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designations will made by appointment letter.

G-3. 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.

G-4. INVOICES

Submission of Invoices

1. Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Contractor shall utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Governmentwide, Web-based invoice processing service offered free of charge to Government Agencies and their suppliers.

A one-time enrollment in IPP will generate a series of emails that will be sent to the point of contact established in your SAM.gov account. The first email will be from “IPP User Administration” and will contain the IPP login ID and link to the IPP Website. A second email from “Treasure UPS User

Administration” containing the password will be sent within 24 hours. Once both emails are received, the

Contractor will login to the IPP application and complete the registration process. After login, you will be able to access IPP training information.

IPP System benefits include the ability to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as:

Email notification when invoice(s) are paid

Online payment history

Email notification when you are awarded a new contract

The email notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent payment information. For additional information, please visit the www.ipp.gov website to learn more. The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday

(excluding Federal holidays) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, to answer questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process. Their toll-free number is 1-866-973.3131 or they can be reached at.

IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.

http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

H-1 FIRE PRECAUTIONS

This plan outlines the channels of responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and sets up an attack procedure in the event of fire within the Project Area. The Project Area is defined as that area which is in and adjacent to the project rights-of-way and work areas and all roads used in connection with the work.

I. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor

Fire Suppression

1. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor will do all in his power to prevent and suppress fires on or adjacent to the Project Area, as stipulated in the contract.

2. Is responsible for and will direct all fires activities on the project until relieved by a Forest

Officer and will insure that prevention and suppression action are in accordance with contract requirements, including this fire plan. He will delegate the next higher in authority on the job to be responsible for the above activities when he is not on the project.

3. In line with this agreement, men will be supplied from the Contractor's crew to fight fires on the project area up to the total number of men employed by the Contractor as they are needed by the Fire

Boss. The Forest Service will make every effort to avoid calling on the Contractor for action on fires outside the Contract project area except in emergencies and will call out all needed available help to control fires in the general area.

4. The Contractor issures that this Fire Plan will be complied with by him and his employees for the duration of the contract.

B. Forest Service District Ranger

1. Is responsible for all fire activities on the Ranger District on which the contract project is located. He or his representative will discuss the fire plan with the Contractor and will discuss with him the equipment and manpower action to be taken when a fire occurs. He will notify the Contractor through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to take correction measures when fire requirements are not complied with.

II. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY WHEN A FIRE OCCURS WITHIN THE CONTRACT

PROJECT AREA

A. He will immediately send the entire contract crew with tools and equipment to the fire and take initial-attack suppression action.

B. Immediately notify the nearest Forest Service Fire Control Officer or other Forest Service employee of fire location and action taken

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C. Designate a man to act as dispatcher who will handle messages and initiate action upon request until relieved.

III. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MANPOWER, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON ALL

CONTRACTS (PROJECTS) DURING FIRE SEASON

A. The Contractor shall furnish to the COR a list of manpower and equipment used on the contract on forms furnished by the Forest Service. Changes in Contractor's personnel shall be reflected in amendment to the list.

Fire Prevention

Smoking. Will be prohibited in the woods during the fire season, May 10 through October 20, except in areas agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer's Representative. No smoking is permitted while walking or working in the woods.

Refueling Chainsaw/Soil Auger. Refueling will be confined to a six-foot diameter cleared to mineral earth. Chainsaws/soil auger sparks arrester shall be U.S. Forest Service approved, and will be cleaned daily. A size "0" or larger round-pointed shovel with a minimum of a 38-1/2" handle and a fire extinguisher shall be within 10 feet of actual point of chainsaw/soil auger operation.

Burning, Blasting, or Welding. Permit will be required and will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job.

Spark Arresters. All internal combustion power equipment used by the Contractor on the project shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester as set forth in the publication of the USDA Forest Service, entitled "Standard 5100-1a for Spark Arresters for Internal Combustion Engines" as amended under date of July 1970, and be listed in the most recent "Spark Arrester Guide" as having been approved as meeting above standard. They shall be cleaned regularly and maintained in satisfactory working condition. The following are exempt from the requirements of the rule:

(a) Turbo-charged internal combustion engines in which 100 percent of the exhaust gasses pass through a turbo-charged;

(b) Engines of passenger carrying vehicles and light trucks equipped with a muffler with baffles that are kept in good repair (glass packs are not an approved muffler for wildland work);

(c) Water pumping equipment used in firefighting.

Spark arresters must comply with all State and Federal fire requirements.

Lunch and Warming Fires. Cooking and warming fires will not normally be permitted and then only by written permit by the COR which contain stipulations regulating use of such fires.

Hand Tools. The Contractor shall furnish one size "0" shovel (38-1/2" handle minimum) or larger, one axe, or pulaski with 26" handle or larger, and one 5 BC or larger rated pressurized fire extinguisher for each truck, each personal vehicle, each tractor, and each grader. For each welder he shall furnish one size

"0" shovel and one backpump pump. For each gasoline power tools (power saw, soil auger, etc.), one shovel (38-1/2" handle minimum) and one 8-ounce or larger BC rated chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher.

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Contractor shall also furnish any other equipment called for elsewhere in the contract. The shovel and fire extinguisher will be located within 10 feet of the operating chainsaw/power auger.

Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service area, parking area, and gas and oil drum storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least fifty feet. These areas must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer's Representative in advance of use. Small stationary engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a radius of at least fifteen feet from such engine.

Fire Tool Box. A red fire tool box will be required to be on each work site while work is being performed. This fire tool box will contain sufficient tools to equip all persons engaged in Contractor's operation. Fire tools shall be used only for suppressing wildfires. Tools shall be stored in fireboxes provided by the Contractor and readily available to employees. Each tool box shall be marked, "Tools for

Fire Only." The COR will inspect the fire tool box and then seal the box.

H-2 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.

SECTION I - Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

www.acquisition.gov.

52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013)

52.203-03 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015)

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

52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2014)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (NOV 2011)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 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. (JUL 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 Requirement and Related Regulation. (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)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (OCT 2015)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in persons (MAY 2015)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts. (SEP 2013)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (May 2011)

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 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011)

52.225-9 Buy American–Construction Materials (May 2014)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification (OCT

2015)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (Jan 2012)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014)

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010)

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)

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52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Systems for Award Management (JUL 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996)

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)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

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)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work. (Apr 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997)

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals -- Construction (Oct 1997)

52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007)

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)

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AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.228-70 Alternative Forms of Security (NOV 1996)

If furnished as security, money orders, drafts, cashiers checks, or certified checks shall be drawn payable to: USDA, Forest Service.

452.236-7

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988)

Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (May 2014)

(a)

(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-

6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)

(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (Jul 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

(1) Payment Bond

(2) Money orders, drafts, cashier’s checks or certified checks

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within TEN (10) days of contract award.

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(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

(End of Clause)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Commercial item and commercially available off-the-shelf item” have the meanings contained Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101, Definitions.

“Subcontract” includes a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier.

(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall incorporate, and require its subcontractors at all tiers to incorporate, commercial items or nondevelopmental items as components of items to be supplied under this contract.

(c)

(1) The Contractor shall insert the following clauses in subcontracts for commercial items:

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41

U.S.C. 3509), if the subcontract exceeds $5.5 million and has a performance period of more than 120 days. In altering this clause to identify the appropriate parties, all disclosures of violation of the civil False Claims Act or of Federal criminal law shall be directed to the agency Office of the Inspector General, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(ii) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5), if the subcontract is funded under the Recovery Act.

(iii) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

(Jun 2016), other than subcontracts for commercially available off-the-shelf items, if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause

52.204-21.

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(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)), if the subcontract offers further subcontracting opportunities.

If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds

$700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212(a));

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29

U.S.C. 793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employments Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xi)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(xii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the

United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xiv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors (Dec 2013), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph

(c) of FAR clause 52.232-40.

(xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels

(Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may flow down to subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(d) The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts awarded under this contract.

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

Attachment 1 – SPECIFICATIONS (Attached Separately):

011250 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

011900 MOBILIZATION

013300 SUBMITTALS

013591 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

073110 WOOD SHINGLES AND PREPARATION

Attachment 2 – Drawing/Map, Swett Ranch Roofing , 3 Pages.

Attachment 3– Photo, House/Roof, 1 Page.

Attachment 4 – Wage Determination: UT 20150100, 03/04/2016 UT100, 5 Pages.

Attachment 5 – Experience Questionnaire, 1 Page

NOTE: These Attachments will be located at the back of this Package

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SECTION K - 52.204-8 -- Annual Representations and Certifications.

As prescribed in 4.1202 (a), insert the following provision:

Annual Representations and Certifications (Apr 2016)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990.

(2) The small business size standard is 14.0.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the

Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/04.htm#P568_72608

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(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence

Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—

Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the

United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by

DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United

States or its outlying areas.

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(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

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