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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

800045

SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST

808 MEADOW LANE

CODY WY 82414

USDA Forest Service

Shoshone National Forest 808 Meadow Lane Avenue Cody, WY 82414

DEBBRA STULC (307)578-5148

1x 02/10/2017

AG-8544-S-17-0001

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

Section B through Section J and all applicable attachments.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will 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.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section C.

03/21/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time

_________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected .

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing 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.)

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST

808 MEADOW LANE

CODY WY 82414

DEBBRA J. STULC

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Shoshone National Forest Fence IDIQ

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 05/01/2017 to 04/30/2020

001 Shoshone National Forest Fencing IDIQ - Base Year

Guarantee

Product/Service Code: 5660

Product/Service Description: FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS

Period of Performance: 05/01/2017 to 04/30/2018

002 Shoshone National Forest Fencing IDIQ - Option

Year One

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 5660

Product/Service Description: FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS

Period of Performance: 05/01/2018 to 04/30/2019

003 Shoshone National Forest Fencing IDIQ - Option

Year Two

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: 5660

Product/Service Description: FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS

Period of Performance: 05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Table of Contents

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 ESTIMATED QUANTITY

B.3 BREAKDOWN OF SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.4 NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 CONTRACT DEFINITIONS

C.4 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS. (FEB 1988)

C.5 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENTS OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS. (FEB

1988)

C.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALS

C.7 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALS

C.8 NOXIOUS WEEDS

C.9 SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE WORK

C.10 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

C.11 SITE VISIT

C.12 START WORK AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

C.13 WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE

C.14 PRICE RANGE AND CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUMS

C.15 IDENTIFICATION OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.2 FAR 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. (AUG 1996)

E.3 CONTRACTOR’s QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

E.4 GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

E.5 NONCONFORMING WORK

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 SUSPENSIONS FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT’S CONVENIENCE

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F.3 SCHEDULES FOR CONTRACTS

F.4 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

G.2 PAYMENT

G.3 NONCONFORMING WORK

G.4 DAMAGES

G.5 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

G.6 DESIGNATION OF GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

G.7 NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACTING

G.8 NOTICE TO PROCEED

G.9 BONDING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 EMERGENCY CONTROL – FIRE PLAN

H.2 SAFETY PLAN

H.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

H.4 BEAR SAFETY

H.5 CAMPING AND WORKSITE CONDITIONS

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H.6 OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN (Reference Section J, Attachment 9)

H.7 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

H.8 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT AND MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT

H.9 REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS AND WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (CONSTRUCTION)

H.10 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS) PROGRAM

H.11 SUBMITTALS

H.12 VALUE OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

H.13 CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES

H.14 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF EXISTING ROADS

H.15 UTILITY SERVICES

H.16 PHYSICAL DATA

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

I.2 FAR 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS. (JUN 2016)

I.3 FAR 52.208-8 REQUIRED SOURCES FOR HELIUM AND HELIUM USAGE DATA. (APR 2014)

I.4 FAR 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE -- UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997) .. 35

I.5 FAR 52.216-18 ORDERING. (OCT 1995)

I.6 FAR 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995)

I.7 FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)

I.8 FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY - SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM.

(MAR 1989)

I.9 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (NOV 1999)

I.10 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT. (MAR 2000)

I.11 FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM RE-REPRESENTATION. (JUL

2013)

I.12 FAR 52.222-30 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(NONE OR SEPARATELY SPECIFIED METHOD). (MAY 2014)

I.13 FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (OCT 2015)

I.14 FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUL 2014)..39

I.15 FAR 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR

EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS. (MAY 2008)

I.16 FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. (MAY 2014)

I.17 FAR 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS. (JUL 2000) (Reference G.9)

I.18 AGAR 452.232-70 REIMBURSEMENT FOR BOND PREMIUMS--FIXED-PRICE

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (NOV 1996) (Reference G.9)

I.19 FAR 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. (APR 1984)

I.20 FAR 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES. (APR 1984)

I.21 AGAR 452.228-71 INSURANCE COVERAGE. (NOV 1996)

I.22 AGAR 452.236-77 EMERGENCY RESPONSE. (NOV 1996)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATIONED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

K.2 AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION. (SEP 2001)

K.3 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (JAN 2017)

K.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (JUL 2013)

K.5 FAR 52.225-10 -- NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

K.6 EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION (Certification to be submitted with quote.)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS 126

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L.1 52.252-1 -- SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) .. .126 L.2 ADDENDUM TO 52.215-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – Competitive Acquisition

L.3 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.236-28 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

L.4 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS:

L.5 EMAIL PROPOSALS:

L.6 FAR 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS,

FPMR PART 101-29. (AUG 1998)

L.7 FAR 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND

STANDARDIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014)

L.8 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT. (APR 1984)

L.9 FAR 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. (OCT 1995)

L.10 FAR 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS-SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK. (MAY 2014)

L.11 FAR 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION. (FEB 1999)

L.12 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006)

L.13 FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION). (FEB 1995)

L.14 AGAR 452.237-71 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. (FEB 1988)

L.15 AGAR 452.204-70 INQUIRIES. (FEB 1988)

L.16 FAR 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS. (APR 1984)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 FACTOR 1. PAST PERFORMANCE AND EXPERIENCE

M.2 FACTOR 2. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:

M.3 FACTOR 3. SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

M.4 OVERALL EVALUATION

M.5 FACTOR 4. PRICE

M.6 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

M.7 BASIS FOR AWARD

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Proposals shall be valid for 60 days after the date of receipt for the solicitation. If additional time is needed, an extension will be requested. Refer to Section L for instructions on preparing your proposal and pricing.

B.2 ESTIMATED QUANTITY

All quantities listed in the contract schedule are estimates only and do not reflect actual quantities to be ordered over the life of the contract. Actual quantities to be ordered in any given year are dependent on the needs of Forest Service, weather conditions and/or budget. Not all scheduled items may be included on every task order in any given year. Anticipated order of individual task orders will have applicable wage rates identified in each task order.

It is anticipated that more than one contract may result from this solicitation. This is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. The schedule total will be determined for evaluation by taking the estimated quantity times the maximum unit price. This contract has two options which may be exercised by the Government. Reference FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19, FAR 52.216-22, and FAR 52.217-5.

Prices provided are to be the maximum price a contract can offer for those items on a task order. Individual task orders will be issued in accordance Section G-1. Orders may be issued by fascimile or by electronic commerce methods (email).

Notes:

1. Unit prices prevail.

2. All Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (https://SAM.gov) to be eligible for award under this solicitation. If not registered by time of proposal evaluations, you will be found non-responsive. This is a free service.

3. Each successful contractor will be guaranteed minimum amount or an award of a task order equaling or exceeding guaranteed minimum amount during the base year only. Option Year renewals do not carry the guaranteed minimum.

4. All contractors being awarded a contract under this anticipated multiple award IDIQ solicitation will be given a fair opportunity to competitively quote on individual task orders. See section G-1 for information on issuance of task orders.

5. Mobilization costs shall be negotiated when the task order is issued. A line item will be added to the task order for the contractor to provide mobilization costs. A breakdown of mobilization costs will be required for each task order to determine fair and reasonable costs.

6. Offer must submit pricing on all scheduled items; failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration.

7. Definitions:

• AQ – Actual Quantity

• EA – Each

• LF – Linear Foot

• LS – Lump Sum

• GFM – Government Furnished Material

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8. Mobilization: For the purpose of evaluation only provide an estimated mobilization cost to mobilize to Shoshone National Forest location T41N R109W Section 5 Fish Lake Mountain. $_________________.

(Use quantities in pay item number 1732(01), 2714(07), 2714(08) 2714(17), 2714(18), 2714(19), 2714(27), and 2880(03) of the base year as your reference for type of fence construction to estimate your mobilization costs.

B.3 BREAKDOWN OF SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Schedule of Items Shoshone National Forest Fence Construction IDIQ

Base Year ( Award – April 30, 2018)

Pay Item Number Pay Item Description Unit Msm’t

Method Est.

Qty

Unit Price

Total Price (Est. Qty. x Unit

Price) 1732(01) Remove 5 strand barb wire fence LF AQ 26,400

1732(02) Remove wood post and pole fence LF AQ 2640

1732(03) Remove three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence LF AQ 5280

2710(01) Construct 2 rail wood fence, posts and rails LF AQ 2000

2710(02) Construct 2 rail wood fence, posts and rails (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2710(03) Construct wood buck and pole fence LF AQ 2000

2710(04) Construct wood buck and pole fence

(GFM) LF AQ 2000

2714(05) Three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence LF AQ 5280

2714(06) Three strand, smooth wire, high-tension Electric fence (GFM) LF AQ 2640

2714(07) Construct laydown fence LF AQ 15,840

2714(08) Construct laydown fence (GFM) LF AQ 10,560

2714(09) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All T-Post LF AQ 5280

2714(10) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All T-Post (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(11) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, T-post with every 4th post a 6” min. wood post

LF AQ 1000

2714(12) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, T-post with every 4th post a 6” min. wood post (GFM)

LF AQ 1000

2714(13) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All posts 6” min. wood posts. LF AQ 1000

2714(14) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All posts 6” min. wood posts. (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(15) End H-brace, For Electric Fence EA AQ 10

2714(16) Corner H-brace, For Electric Fence EA AQ 10

2714(17) End H-brace EA AQ 10

2714(18) Corner H-brace EA AQ 10

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2714(19) Line-brace EA AQ 20

2714(20) Corner bed log-brace EA AQ 5

2714(22) Grounding assemblies (3 rods per assembly) EA AQ 9

2714(23) Wood line post EA AQ 20

2714(24) Fiberglass line post- 11/16” Ø x 5’ EA AQ 10

2714(25) Construct continuous fence LF AQ 1320

2714(26) Construct continuous fence. (GFM) LF AQ 1320

2714(27) Install 14’ Road Gate EA AQ 2

2714(28) Install 14’ Road Gates. (GFM) EA AQ 1

2879(01) Installation of Contractor furnished cattle guard EA AQ 1

2879(02) Installation of cattle guard (GFM) EA AQ 1

2879(03) Remove/reinstall existing cattle guard EA AQ 1

2880(01) Install ATV cattle guard EA AQ 1

2880(02) Install ATV cattle guard (GFM) EA AQ 1

2880(03) Install V-Horse Gate EA AQ 1

2880(04) Install V-Horse Gate (GFM) EA AQ 1

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST BASE

YEAR

Schedule of Items Shoshone National Forest Fence Construction IDIQ Option Year One ( May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019)

Pay Item Number Pay Item Description Unit Msm’t

Method Est.

Qty

Unit Price

Total Price (Est. Qty. x Unit

Price) 1732(01) Remove 5 strand barb wire fence LF AQ 2000

1732(02) Remove wood post and pole fence LF AQ 1000

1732(03) Remove three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence LF AQ 2000

2710(01) Construct 2 rail wood fence, posts and rails LF AQ 12000

2710(02) Construct 2 rail wood fence, posts and rails (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2710(03) Construct wood buck and pole fence LF AQ 1500

2710(04) Construct wood buck and pole fence

(GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(05) Three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence LF AQ 5280

2714(06) Three strand, smooth wire, high-tension Electric fence (GFM) LF AQ 2000

2714(07) Construct laydown fence LF AQ 2000

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2714(08) Construct laydown fence (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(09) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All T-Post LF AQ 1000

2714(10) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All T-Post (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(11) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, T-post with every 4th post a 6” min. wood post

LF AQ 2640

2714(12) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, T-post with every 4th post a 6” min. wood post (GFM)

LF AQ 1000

2714(13) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All posts 6” min. wood posts. LF AQ 1000

2714(14) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All posts 6” min. wood posts. (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(15) End H-brace, For Electric Fence EA AQ 5

2714(16) Corner H-brace, For Electric Fence EA AQ 10

2714(17) End H-brace EA AQ 5

2714(18) Corner H-brace EA AQ 5

2714(19) Line-brace EA AQ 10

2714(20) Corner bed log-brace EA AQ 5

2714(22) Grounding assemblies (3 rods per assembly) EA AQ 6

2714(23) Wood line post EA AQ 10

2714(24) Fiberglass line post- 11/16” Ø x 5’ EA AQ 20

2714(25) Construct continuous fence LF AQ 1000

2714(26) Construct continuous fence. (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(27) Install 14’ Road Gate EA AQ 1

2714(28) Install 14’ Road Gates. (GFM) EA AQ 1

2879(01) Installation of Contractor furnished cattle guard EA AQ 1

2879(02) Installation of cattle guard (GFM) EA AQ 1

2879(03) Remove/reinstall existing cattle guard EA AQ 1

2880(01) Install ATV cattle guard EA AQ 1

2880(02) Install ATV cattle guard (GFM) EA AQ 1

2880(03) Install V-Horse Gate EA AQ 1

2880(04) Install V-Horse Gate (GFM) EA AQ 1

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OPTION

YEAR ONE

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Schedule of Items Shoshone National Forest Fence Construction IDIQ Option Year Two ( May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020)

Pay Item Number Pay Item Description Unit Msm’t

Method Est.

Qty

Unit Price

Total Price (Est. Qty. x Unit

Price) 1732(01) Remove 5 strand barb wire fence LF AQ 2000

1732(02) Remove wood post and pole fence LF AQ 1000

1732(03) Remove three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence LF AQ 2640

2710(01) Construct 2 rail wood fence, posts and rails LF AQ 1000

2710(02) Construct 2 rail wood fence, posts and rails (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2710(03) Construct wood buck and pole fence LF AQ 2000

2710(04) Construct wood buck and pole fence

(GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(05) Three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence LF AQ 5280

2714(06) Three strand, smooth wire, high-tension Electric fence (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(07) Construct laydown fence LF AQ 2000

2714(08) Construct laydown fence (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(09) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All T-Post LF AQ 1000

2714(10) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All T-Post (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(11) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, T-post with every 4th post a 6” min. wood post

LF AQ 1000

2714(12) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, T-post with every 4th post a 6” min. wood post (GFM)

LF AQ 2000

2714(13) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All posts 6” min. wood posts. LF AQ 2000

2714(14) Construct 4 strain bard wire fence, All posts 6” min. wood posts. (GFM) LF AQ 1000

2714(15) End H-brace, For Electric Fence EA AQ 10

2714(16) Corner H-brace, For Electric Fence EA AQ 5

2714(17) End H-brace EA AQ 10

2714(18) Corner H-brace EA AQ 10

2714(19) Line-brace EA AQ 15

2714(20) Corner bed log-brace EA AQ 5

2714(22) Grounding assemblies (3 rods per assembly) EA AQ 6

2714(23) Wood line post EA AQ 20

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2714(24) Fiberglass line post- 11/16” Ø x 5’ EA AQ 20

2714(25) Construct continuous fence LF AQ 1000

2714(26) Construct continuous fence. (GFM) LF AQ 500

2714(27) Install 14’ Road Gate EA AQ 1

2714(28) Install 14’ Road Gates. (GFM) EA AQ 1

2879(01) Installation of Contractor furnished cattle guard EA AQ 1

2879(02) Installation of cattle guard (GFM) EA AQ 1

2879(03) Remove/reinstall existing cattle guard EA AQ 1

2880(01) Install ATV cattle guard EA AQ 1

2880(02) Install ATV cattle guard (GFM) EA AQ 1

2880(03) Install V-Horse Gate EA AQ 1

2880(04) Install V-Horse Gate (GFM) EA AQ 1

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OPTION

YEAR TWO

TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS BASE AND ALL OPTION YEARS

B.4 NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Government intends to make multiple awards of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts for fence construction and related services. Work may be performed at any location within the North Zone (Wapiti, Greybull, and Clarks Fork), and the South Zone (Washakie and Wind River) of the Shoshone National Forest.

The work shall consist of, but not, be limited to, furnishing and installing three strand, smooth wire, high-tension electric fence, braces, buck and pole fence, post and rail fence, 4 rail continuous metal fence, 5 strain barb wire fence, let down fence, gates and cattle guards, and fence removal.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

Each Task Order will identify a project specific location. Work may be performed at any location within the boundaries of the Shoshone National Forest.

C.3 CONTRACT DEFINITIONS

C.3.1 Biobased Products: A product determined by the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials.

Information on biobased/bio preferred products can be found at https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/.

C.3.2 Contract Time: See Period of Performance

C.3.3 Contracting Officer (CO): Individual with authority to bind the government with their signature on the contract.

C.3.4 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Individual(s) designated to act on the behalf of the CO within the delegation given to them in writing.

C.3.5 Period of Performance: (also Performance period or Contract Time). All calendar days allowed for completion of contract work. Includes all days of the week including weekends and holidays.

C.4 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS. (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

(End of Clause)

C.5 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENTS OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS. (FEB

1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

(End of Clause)

C.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALS

Any property or materials that will be furnished by the Government will be identified in the task order to include their cost for Wyoming State Tax purposes.

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/

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C.7 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALS

C.7.1 Contractor Furnished Items: Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work as described herein.

C.7.2 Security of Materials: The Contractor may leave their equipment and Government-furnished property/materials at the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for the Contractor's equipment and Government-furnished property/materials if it should be lost, stolen or damaged.

C.8 NOXIOUS WEEDS

Equipment cleaning requirements must be followed. The Contractor shall make all equipment intended for use on this project available for inspection by the CO/COR prior to entering the Shoshone National Forest. If the Engineer determines that the equipment could be carrying potentially noxious weed seeds, the Contractor shall thoroughly wash the equipment. This equipment washing shall be conducted at a site owned or leased by the contractor or a commercial site designated for this work, outside the Shoshone National Forest.

Unless otherwise agreed, Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 48 hours notice when equipment is ready for inspection. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service.

C.9 SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE WORK

A working (English literate) supervisor, who is knowledgeable and experienced in the required work and supervision, shall be provided for each crew and is required to stay with the crew while work is in progress.

C.10 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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

C.11 SITE VISIT

If a formal site visit is planned before a task order is due, it will be noted in the request. This information will include the date, time, and meeting place for the site visit as well as any instruction regarding RSVP, types of vehicle that may be necessary for traversing the area, name and phone number of Government contact.

C.12 START WORK AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The estimated start work date and completion schedule will be identified on each Task Order. Unless otherwise agreed, this schedule will be the contract time for the Task Order.

The IDIQ Contract Periods will be:

Base – Award through 4/30/2018 Option 1 – 5/1/2018 through 4/30/2019 Option 2 – 5/1/2019 through 4/30/2020

C.13 WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall provide a work plan and schedule at the task order pre-work meeting for each task order issued that includes:

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(a) how the work will be completed,

(b) list of employees/personnel working on the project identifying each by their Classification Code/Job title for work in conjunction with the Wage Determination identified in the task order.

(c) the hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work, and

(d) any subcontractors working on the project and their representative(s) and when they will be working.

No work shall start until the work plan and schedule is approved by the COR.

C.14 PRICE RANGE AND CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUMS

The following outlines the estimated value of each contract award and the minimum guarantee for each contract award. These are separate and distinct measurements which are applied separately. The Price Range is the Government’s estimate of how much work may be ordered against each contract; while the minimum contract amount is a requirement for the Government to order at least the stated amount.

C.14.1 Minimum And Maximum Contract Amounts: During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $3,000 but not in excess of $35,000 per task order unless agreed upon by the contractor and any task order over the $35,000.00 will require some form of security (Payment and Performance Bonds or if less than $150,000.00 an Irrevocable Letter of Credit). Total award for the life of the contract shall not exceed the contract ceiling of $500,000.00.

C.15 IDENTIFICATION OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS

The Contractor shall comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g.

Biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) 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 ederal 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.

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

Diesel Fuel Additives

(1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use.

(2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20). 90% - Minimum Biobased Content

Hydraulic Fluids - Mobile Equipment Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.

44% - Minimum Biobased Content

Penetrating Lubricants Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables. 68% - Minimum Biobased Content

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Greases - Truck Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots. 71% - Minimum Biobased Content

Gear Lubricants Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction.

58% - Minimum Biobased Content

Fuel Conditioners Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system. 64% - Minimum Biobased Content

Erosion Control Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth. 77% - Minimum Biobased Content.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

THIS SECTION IS NOT USED.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

E.2 FAR 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. (AUG 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

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

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

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes re-inspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

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

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

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

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

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

E.3 CONTRACTOR’s QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

The Contractor shall provide a general Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the technical proposal. The Contractor shall supplement the QCP within 7 days before start of work based on items awarded to the Contractor and Government comments. The contractor shall conduct self-inspections (QCP) on all aspects of work. The field inspections shall be spread throughout the project area.

At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative may observe the contractor’s inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

E.4 GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

The Government will, at its convenience, make periodic inspections of the work to assure itself of contract compliance and to confirm that the Contractor is performing quality control in accordance with its QCP and that the Contractor monitoring results in quality performance of contract objectives. Surveillance may consist of visual observation, use of standard survey equipment, and material testing.

E.5 NONCONFORMING WORK

See FAR 52.246-12 (f) Inspection of Construction in Section E.2.

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 SUSPENSIONS FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT’S CONVENIENCE

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) Weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to become muddy or unsuitable; or (2) Failure of the Contractor to comply with Specifications such as but not limited to placement of frozen material in fills, placing of asphalts at temperatures lower than those specified, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements, or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by his/her operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, and shall not qualify for equitable adjustment.

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than the date specified in each order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

F.3 SCHEDULES FOR CONTRACTS

If Contractor's progress falls behind progress work schedule, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress; in addition, the Contracting Officer may require Contractor to submit a revised schedule and proposed plan of work to ensure completion of the work within the time(s) set forth in the contract.

Contractor shall schedule work to allow enough time for final inspections and any possible reworks to be completed by the contract end date.

F.4 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 address: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

Clause Number Title Date 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

Task Orders will be issued in accordance with FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19, FAR 52.216-22 and AGAR 452.216-73.

Warranted Contracting Officers within the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region (R2) are authorized to place task orders against this contract within their delegated warrant authority.

The Task Order will address specific requirements of a project, schedule of items, specific supplemental specifications within the Scope of the Work, specific site locations, and may include seasonal limitations and resource protection requirements in addition to those listed in Section H.

Task Orders:

1. May be issued by facsimile or by electronic commerce methods. The Contracting Officer will email the “Request for Quotation”, Task Order supplemental specifications, and maps to the contractors.

2. Will be issued during the performance period of this contract.

3. Will be issued to those individuals awarded a contract under this program of work.

4. Will include the required due date, specific instructions for the submission for quotes, and other information deemed appropriate.

5. Will be competitive in nature. All contractors who are awarded a contract will be required to submit a quote on every task order. If a contractor cannot meet the “Desired Start Date” and the “Contract Completion Time” identified by number of calendar days referenced on the task order, an alternate schedule can be submitted by the contractor and will be considered for award.

6. Will generally allow 5 working days for contractors to prepare and submit quotes. However, more or less time may be necessary based on the requirements and will be stated in the task order. The Contractor is encouraged to visit the site. The Contractor will email their quote on the “Request for Quotation” response form to CO by due date and time indicated therein. If the emailed electronic .pdf versions of the Task Order maps are inadequate, larger maps can be provided to each contractor if pre-arranged.

7. Will be issued on a firm-fixed-price basis.

The following procedures will be utilized to provide awardees a fair opportunity in accordance with FAR Part 16.505(b). Method for selecting a contractor to award a task order will be in descending order as shown in “a” through “c” below for each task order exceeding the minimum order amount.

a) Exceptions to the fair opportunity process as provided by FAR 16.505(b)(2). If a Fair Opportunity Exception applies, the task order quote request will be issued to one contractor.

Note: At certain times during the contracting period, there may be a need for the Forest Service to issue multiple Task Orders on or about the same date. If contractors’ capacity capabilities indicate that they are currently performing at their individual capacity levels on this contract (determined through consultation with the contractors), the Contracting Officer may decide to forgo the customary procedures for re-competition and negotiate directly with one contractor.

b) The Government will determine the best value based on price, timeframe, and past performance. Single or multiple awards may be made for individual task orders, as specified on the task order. The Contracting Officer selects contractor based upon the following:

1. The contractor will be given the opportunity to quote on the individual task orders. The contractor cannot exceed the “maximum” price quoted as shown in their master contract awarded schedule. The Contractor may provide lower pricing than the “maximum price.” The Task Order pricing should include all associated costs for requested work (you will now have a location and

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i Failure to provide quotes on issued task orders will be considered under past performance. Failure to respond to three consecutive orders may result in contract termination.

2. Alternate timeframes for each individual task order may be suggested by the Contractor (this allows you the flexibility to schedule your work to ensure you can meet task order timeframes).

The Government may award at a higher price between the contractors if the alternate timeframe does not meet government’s need.

3. Past performance on earlier task orders under the resultant contract including quality and timeliness. This is a critical factor not only for each task order but also as consideration to exercise the option periods. Positive past performance will assure continued ability to receive task orders. Marginal or unsatisfactory performance may be factored in the award decision of individual task orders.

c. The Contracting Officer will email the task order award document with confirming Task Order delivery time frame to successful Contractor and the COR.

d. The Contracting Officer will notify unsuccessful contractors of the final award decision.

Ombudsman Description. In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(8), no protest under FAR subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of a Task Order under this contract, except for a protest on the grounds that a task order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract. The Ombudsman will review complaints from the contractors and ensure that all contractors are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered consistent with the procedures in the contract. Complaints to the USDA Forest Service Ombudsman must be forwarded to:

USDA Forest Service Branch Chief Procurement Policy 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Mailstop 1138 Washington, DC 22050

G.2 PAYMENT

Payment will be made for items inspected and accepted by the government in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) and specifications.

G.2.1 This contract incorporates the Construction Wage Rates. In accordance with FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (May 2014) submission of weekly payrolls are mandatory and must be turned in to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative for review and approval. This includes all subcontractors’ payrolls. In lieu of certified payrolls the contractor may substitute an original Form WH 347 found at https://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347instr.htm. If errors are found on the form it will be returned for correction.

Invoices will not be approved until acceptable payrolls have been received.

G.2.2 A signed payment certification must be uploaded with each invoice in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) website for payment to be approved (reference FAR 52.232-5(c) Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014)). See Section J, Attachment 5 for payment certification form.

Effective February 24, 2014, the “Submit Invoice-to” address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instruction on how to register and submit invoice via IPP as prescribed. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347instr.htm https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

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