NZ_Garbage_Collection_Sol..pdf

RFQ AG-8544-S-17-0012

North Zone Garbage Collection

Shoshone National Forest

Shoshone National Forest

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Clarks Fork Ranger District

Base Year Notice to Proceed through September 2017

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Beartooth Lake Campground/Picnic Ground 11

Crazy Creek Campground 15

Dead Indian Campground 16

Fox Creek Campground 13

Hunter Peak Campground 16

Island Lake Campground 11

Lake Creek Campground 10

Crandall Ranger Station 17

Subtotal Base Year

Wapiti Ranger District

Base Year Notice to Proceed through September 2017

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Wapiti Campground 28

Eagle Creek Campground 28

Elk Fork Campground 28

Big Game Campground 22

Clearwater Campground 24

Rex Hale Campground 24

Threemile Campground 23

Newton Creek Campground 27

Wapiti Ranger Station 29

South Fork Ranger Station 8

Subtotal Base Year

Total Base Year

DUNNS #:_____________________________________________________________________

Tax ID #:______________________________________________________________________

Option 1 Year 2018

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Beartooth Lake Campground/Picnic Ground 11

Crazy Creek Campground 15

Dead Indian Campground 16

Fox Creek Campground 13

Hunter Peak Campground 16

Island Lake Campground 11

Lake Creek Campground 10

Subtotal 2018

Option 1 Year 2018

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Wapiti Campground 28

Eagle Creek Campground 28

Elk Fork Campground 28

Big Game Campground 22

Clearwater Campground 24

Rex Hale Campground 24

Threemile Campground 23

Newton Creek Campground 27

Wapiti Ranger Station 29

South Fork Ranger Station 8

Subtotal 2018

Total

Option 2 Year 2019

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Beartooth Lake Campground/Picnic Ground 11

Crazy Creek Campground 15

Dead Indian Campground 16

Fox Creek Campground 13

Hunter Peak Campground 16

Island Lake Campground 11

Lake Creek Campground 10

Subtotal 2019

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Option 2 Year 2019

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Wapiti Campground 28

Eagle Creek Campground 28

Elk Fork Campground 28

Big Game Campground 22

Clearwater Campground 24

Rex Hale Campground 24

Threemile Campground 23

Newton Creek Campground 27

Wapiti Ranger Station 29

South Fork Ranger Station 8

Subtotal 2019

Option 3 Year 2020

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Beartooth Lake Campground/Picnic Ground 11

Crazy Creek Campground 15

Dead Indian Campground 16

Fox Creek Campground 13

Hunter Peak Campground 16

Island Lake Campground 11

Lake Creek Campground 10

Subtotal 2020

Option 3 Year 2020

Pickup Area Collections Unit Price Total Cost

Wapiti Campground 28

Eagle Creek Campground 28

Elk Fork Campground 28

Big Game Campground 22

Clearwater Campground 24

Rex Hale Campground 24

Threemile Campground 23

Newton Creek Campground 27

Wapiti Ranger Station 29

South Fork Ranger Station 8

Subtotal 2020

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Non Discrimination Statement

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This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Shoshone National Forest, North Zone Garbage Collection

Furnish all equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals necessary to perform garbage collection on the Clarks Fork Ranger District and Wapiti Ranger District of the Shoshone National

Forest.

SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE

The Contractor shall empty Government-furnished containers on the Clarks Fork District and Wapiti District of the Shoshone National Forest and dispose of materials.

Location and Description.

Clarks Fork District: Crandall Work Center has two (2) dumpsters (One at the shop and one at the barracks) and seventeen (18) dumpsters are located in campgrounds along WY Highway 296 and US highway 212.

(Number of dumpsters on the district may vary +/- 1). Clarks Fork collection sites begin thirty-eight miles northwest of Cody, Wyoming at Dead Indian Campground, and extends to both Island Lake Campground and

Fox Creek Campground, each located on U.S. Highway 212. Site maps are attached. Contractor will be notified if the location or number of dumpsters at a site changes.

Collection Sites Number of Dumpsters/site

1. Hunter Peak CG 2

2. Lake Creek CG 1

3. Fox Creek CG 4

4. Crazy Creek CG 2

5. Beartooth Lake CG & PG 4

6. Island Lake CG 4 http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/fb4p/aboutus.aspx http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/fb4p/Catalog.aspx

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7. Dead Indian CG 1

8. Crandall Work Center 2

Wapiti District: There are three (3) dumpster located at the Wapiti Ranger Station and twenty (20) dumpsters in Campgrounds along the North Fork Hwy. (Number of dumpsters on the corridor may vary +/- 1). The North

Fork corridor begins twenty-six miles west of Cody, Wyoming, on US Highway 14-16-20 and extends to the

East Gate of Yellowstone National Park west of Cody. (See site location map attached). The Contractor will be notified if the location or number of dumpsters at a site changes.

Collection Sites Number of dumpsters/site

1. 3 Mile Campground 3

2. Eagle Creek Campground 2

3. Newton Creek Campground 3

4. Rex Hale Campground 3

5. Clearwater Campground 2

6. Elk Fork Campground 1

7. Wapiti Campground 4

8. Wapiti Ranger Station 3

9. Big Game Campground 2

10. South Fork Ranger Station 1

Work Schedule.

Hours of Work. The work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Frequency of Work: Clarks Fork District

Collect once a week on Thursdays beginning June 1, through June 15 at:

Hunter Peak Campground Crazy Creek Campground

Dead Indian Campground Total: 3 collections

Collect once a week on Thursdays June 22 and June 29 at:

Hunter Peak Campground Crazy Creek Campground

Dead Indian Campground Fox Creek

Total: 2 collections

Collect once a week on Thursdays beginning July 6 through September 7 at:

Dead Indian Campground Crazy Creek Campground

Hunter Peak Campground Beartooth Lake Campground/PG

Lake Creek Campground Fox Creek Campground

Island Lake Campground

Total: 10 collections

Collect one final collection on Thursday, September 14 at:

Dead Indian Campground Fox Creek Campground

Hunter Peak Campground Beartooth Lake Campground/PG

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Island Lake Campground

Total: 1 collection

Collect one final collection on Thursday, October 5 at:

Crandall Ranger Station

Total: 1 collection

Collect at the Crandall Ranger Station on every trip to collect at campgrounds on the Clarks Fork

District.

Total: 17 collections

Frequency of Work: Wapiti District-North Fork Corridor

Collect once during the week on Tuesday, May 23 at:

Wapiti Campground Eagle Creek Campground

Elk Fork Campground

Total 1 collection

Collect once a week, on Friday, June 2 and Thursday, June 8 at:

Wapiti Campground Newton Creek Campground

Elk Fork Campground Eagle Creek Campground

Rex Hale Campground Clearwater Campground

Total 2 collections

Collect once a week on Thursday beginning June 15 through June 29 at:

Wapiti Campground Eagle Creek Campground

Elk Fork Campground Big Game Campground

Newton Creek Campground Rex Hale Campground

Clearwater Campground

Total 3 collections

Collect twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays, beginning July 3 through Thursday, August 31 at all campgrounds on the North Fork Hwy.

Total 18 collections

Collect once a week on Thursday September 7 at all N. Fork Campgrounds.

Total 1 collection

Collect once a week on Thursday September 14 and September 21 at:

Newton Creek Campground Elk Fork Campground

Wapiti Campground Eagle Creek Campground

Total 2 collections

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Collect one final collection on September 28 at:

Newton Creek Campground Elk Fork Campground

Wapiti Campground Eagle Creek Campground

Total 1 collection

Collect one final collection on October 12 at:

Wapiti Ranger Station

Total 1 collection

Collect at the Wapiti Ranger Station on every trip up the North Fork Corridor to collect at the campgrounds.

Total 29 collections

Frequency of Work: Wapiti District-South Fork Corridor

Collect every other week beginning the week of June 19 through the week of September 25 at:

South Fork Ranger Station

Total 8 collections

The last collection must be completed by September 29, 2017, the ending date of the contract. The specific day of the week of collection may be negotiated between the FS and contractor.

Designated collection days that fall on a national holiday such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, or July 4th, may be changed, by the Contractor with notification to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to the date following the holiday.

The number of collections specified may be reduced or increased by up to five, by the COR, depending on amount of garbage accumulated. Twenty-four hour notice will be given to the Contractor when such pickup is not needed or is necessary for a specific negotiated date. This will be credited or billed as appropriate according to the negotiated price schedule in the contract.

Government-Furnished Property.

Two cubic yard bear- resistant dumpsters.

Padlocks on dumpsters.

3 sets of Forest Service keys will be supplied to the contractor.

*Keys must be returned at the end of the season.

Contractor-Furnished Equipment. The vehicle will be equipped to be compatible with government furnished bear resistant dumpsters. The vehicles used for hauling the ashes and garbage shall be so equipped and operated to prevent the escape of ashes and other debris while hauling from collection points to the dumping area. A fire extinguisher for use on Class A and B fires shall be carried in Contractor vehicle at all times. The contractor will have sprayers filled with disinfectant for spraying the insides of the dumpsters. The contractor will carry the government provided Forest Service keys with him. This will allow the contractor to access any dumpsters that may be locked or within a locked area.

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Incomplete Collections. The Forest Service is to be notified anytime collection is not completed on indicated collection dates.

Pre-work Conference. A Pre-Work meeting will be scheduled prior to commencement of work to discuss the requirements of the job. Attendees will be the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR) and the Contractor, members of his/her organization.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

During collection, completely empty each dumpster unit that contains any garbage and sanitize the dumpster by spraying the entire inside of the unit with a general purpose disinfectant. Pick up all garbage and debris that may be deposited around the unit within a 10-foot radius. The dumpsters are awkward to handle. Depending on the method used to remove garbage from the dumpsters, two people may be necessary to prevent damage to dumpster lids.

Return dumpster unit to its base and close lid. Secure to post with chain and lock as provided. Each dumpster should have two locks, one on each side.

The trash and garbage shall be disposed of at a Federal and State approved sanitary landfill area. Any charge for use of landfill will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Conduct of Personnel

The contractor and his or her employees shall make every reasonable effort to prevent interference with the normal use and occupancy of recreational areas while engaged in the performance of the contract.

Due to the nature of the duties under the contract, the Contractor and his or her employees shall keep themselves and equipment presentable at all times. The Contracting Officer (CO) may, in writing, require the

Contractor to remove from the work site any employee the CO deems incompetent, careless, discourteous to the public, or is otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment or any Government owned property.

Resource Damage

Any damage or defacement that is observed by the Contractor, prior to performance of their duties, shall be reported to the COR. Damage or defacement that occurs to government property or land resources during the

Contractors operations shall be reported to the COR and repaired at the Contractor’s expense to its original condition. Onsite inspection will be made by the COR prior to the acceptance of work.

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection

All work shall be inspected by the Government for timelines of response to the work order and checked for compliance with the specification. The Government will notify the Contractor within 48 hours of any unacceptable of work. The Contractor will have 24 hours from the notification by the Government to correct all unacceptable work.

Payment

Please submit your monthly invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

SECTION D -- PACKAGING AND MARKING

{No clauses in this section.}

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions 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.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (Apr 1984)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services -- Fixed-Price (Aug. 1996)

SECTION F -- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from Notice To Proceed through September 30, 2017. This period includes the base year plus 3 option years.

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

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SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of contract award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the

Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

The COTR's major duties and responsibilities are contained in the Forest Service Handbook of Contract

Administration. The COTR is delegated full authority under this contract except for the following actions which are reserved for the Contracting Officer:

1. Approve Change Orders and Modifications

2. Take action to terminate the contract for default or Government convenience.

3. Make contract adjustments under the Differing Site Conditions clause.

4. Grant extensions of contract time.

5. Approve assignment of claims.

6. Make final decisions under the Disputes clause.

7. Make final acceptance under the contract.

8. Make final decisions under the Suspension of Work clause.

9. Make equitable adjustments.

10. Authorize change in amount of Payment Retention.

11. Approve subcontractors.

12. Approve payments with deductions or final payment.

13. Approve use and possession prior to completion.

14. Enforce the warranty provisions.

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is not required.

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

EMERGENCY CONTROL - FIRE PLAN

This plan outlines the channels of responsibilities for fire prevention and suppression activities and sets up an attack procedure in the event of a fire within the project area. The project area is defined as that area within the

National Forest and within one-tenth mile of the project right-of-way, work areas, and all roads used for construction purposes. The Interagency Fire Dispatch Center will be contacted in the event of any fire in or near the project area(s) (1-800-295-9954).

A. Tools and Equipment

1. Tools.

(a) The contractor shall furnish and maintain in a serviceable condition one shovel or pulaski for each of his employees, to be used only for suppressing fires. These tools will be kept in sealed boxes and available within the immediate working areas.

(b) The contractor shall furnish one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, one axe, two pounds or larger, for each truck, each personnel vehicle, each tractor, and each grader. For each welder, he shall furnish one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, and one backpack, five-gallon pump; for each gasoline power tool (power saw, soil auger, ect.), one shovel, LHRP, size

0 or larger, and one eight-ounce chemical pressurized fire extinguisher. Contractor shall also furnish any other equipment called for elsewhere in the contract.

(c) All fire tools and equipment required to be furnished by the contractor shall be in good working condition at all times.

B. General Provisions

1. Fire Prevention

(a) Burning, Blasting, or Welding. During the period from April 15 through November 15, advance approval in writing will be required and will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job. The District Ranger may give, in writing, seasonal approval with stipulations for blasting .. Such approval will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job. At no time will use of detonating cord be allowed in clearing operations.

At all times, explosives will be stored in a locked box marked “Explosives.” All Federal, State and local laws concerning the use and storage of explosives shall be complied with.

All flammable material shall be removed from areas to be welded or cut prior to use of welding/cutting equipment.

(b) Spark Arrestors. All diesel or gasoline engines except those machines equipped with exhaust driven turbochargers, and all flues used on the project and in construction camps, shall be equipped with adequate, serviceable arresting devices that meet Forest Service Standard 5100-1, Spark Arrestors for Internal Combustion Engines. Information in this standard will be furnished upon request.

(c) Lunch and Warming Fires. Lunch and camp fires are permitted. Contractor is subject to any fire bans.

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(d) Smoking. The contractor may permit smoking by his employees from April 15 through

October 31, but only in safe places such as: along roads, in truck cabins, or where all flammable material has been cleared away from an area at least three feet in diameter.

During periods of high fire danger, smoking may be prohibited by the District Ranger except in truck cabs and at places of habitation. Under no circumstances will smoking be permitted during the period of April 15 through October 31 while operating tractors or other open-type vehicles in areas not cleared to mineral soil, or while walking or working in such areas.

(f) Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, gas and oil drum storage areas, and explosive storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 50 feet. Small stationary engine sited shall be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 15 feet. Flammable and explosive storage areas will be labeled as such, and “NO SMOKING” signs erected.

(g) Oil filter, Cartridges and Oily Rags. Used oil filters, cartridges, and oily rags or waste will be removed from the forest for disposal. Glass jugs or bottles will not be used for gas, oil, or water.

NOXIOUS WEEDS

The Contractor shall make all equipment intended for use on this project available for inspection by the CO 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.

SAFETY PLAN

(a) The Contractor shall provide a copy of their safety plan at the pre-work meeting.

(b) The Safety Plan should be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract.

(c) The Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

i. Safety briefings covering the area working in, equipment being used, and any special considerations for the work under the contract

ii. Personal Protective Equipment required for the work under the contract

iii. Appropriate OSHA requirements for the type of work under the contract

iv. Weather considerations for the time of year of the contract.

v. Communication issues and locations of the nearest medical facilities to the job site.

vi. Emergency numbers to contact if an accident happens.

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Rocky Mountain Region—Shoshone National Forest

Intermountain Region—Bridger-Teton National Forest

OCCUPANCY AND USE RESTRICTIONS

For the purpose of minimizing adverse interactions between bears and humans and pursuant to Title 36 Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR), 261.50 (a) and (b), the following uses are restricted in those areas of the Shoshone

National Forest and the Bridger-Teton National Forest as shown on the attached map (Exhibit B) and hereby made part of this Order. Also attached, and hereby made part of this Order, are Definitions (Exhibit A) of terms

Shoshone National Forest used in support of the restrictions. This Order is effective March 1 through December 1, annually, until rescinded.

1. Possessing or storing any food or refuse, as specified in the Order (36 CFR 261.58 (cc).

2. Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal, or parts thereof, as specified in the

Order (36 CFR 261.58 (s).

3. Camping as specified in the Order (36 CFR 261.58 (e).

UNDER THIS ORDER IT IS REQUIRED THAT

1. All food and refuse must be acceptably stored or acceptably possessed during daytime hours.

2. All food and refuse must be acceptably stored during nighttime hours, unless it is being prepared for eating, being eaten, being transported, or being prepared for acceptable storage.

3. Any harvested animal carcass must be acceptably stored, unless the carcass is being field dressed, transported, being prepared for eating, or being prepared for acceptable storage.

4. Camping or sleeping areas must be established at least ½ mile from a known animal carcass or at least

100 yards from an acceptably stored animal carcass.

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with a permit issued by the Forest Supervisor specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.

2. Persons in the act of placing black bear baits for the lawful purpose of hunting black bears under state law and regulation.

3. Any Federal or State officer placing baits to capture animals for research or management purposes as part of their official duties.

These restrictions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. This Order supersedes any previous Order prohibiting or restricting the same, or similar, acts in the above-described areas.

Done this day _12_ of _December, 2003.

/s/ Rick D Cables /s/ Jack Troyer

RICK CABLES

Regional Forester

Rocky Mountain Region

JACK TROYER

Regional Forester

Intermountain Region

Any violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or

$10,000.00 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (Title 16 USC

551, Title 18 USC 3571 (b)(6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b)(7)).

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Exhibit A

Occupancy and Use Order No. 04-00-104

Special Order—Food Storage and Sanitation

Definitions

1. “Food and Refuse” means any substance, solid or liquid (excluding water, baled hay, or hay cubes without additives) or refuse, which is or may be eaten or otherwise taken into the body to sustain health or life, provide energy, or promote growth of any person or animal. Also includes items such as soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, canned foods, pet foods, processed livestock feed and grains, personal hygiene products, and empty food and beverage containers.

2. “Animal carcass” means the dead body or parts thereof, of any harvested mammal, bird, or fish, including the head or skull plate with antlers or horns and hide or cape of big game animals and any domestic livestock that may be found in the restricted area. Packaged or prepared animal carcass products transported into the restricted area for consumption, game birds, small mammals, or fish harvested for consumption in the restricted area are considered food under the previous definition.

3. “Acceptably stored” means:

a. Stored in bear-resistant container certified through the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Courtesy Inspection

Program. A container may be certified by the local district ranger or their designated representative(s) if it meets the IGBC criteria, or

b. Stored in a closed vehicle where the storage compartment is constructed of solid, non-pliable material that, when secured, will have no openings, hinges, lids, or coverings that would allow a bear to gain entry by breaking, bending, tearing, biting, or pulling with its claws (any windows in the vehicle must be closed), or

c. Suspended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and four feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole, or

d. Stored within a hard-sided residence, building, or storage container subject to the terms and conditions of a special-use authorization or operating plan, or

e. Stored by other methods approved in a permit issued by the forest supervisor responsible for the area where the method is proposed for use.

f. For animal carcasses: stored as per 3. a-e when located from 100 yards to ½ mile of a camping or sleeping area or within 200 yards of a National Forest System Trail. Animal carcasses are not considered acceptably stored when within 100 yards of a camping or sleeping area or National Forest System Trail. Animal carcasses more than ½ mile from a camping area or sleeping area and more than 200 yards from a National Forest System Trail may be left on the ground.

g. Animal carcasses killed or harvested (and parts thereof) within ½ mile of any established camping area or sleeping area must be acceptably stored, possessed, or moved to a distance beyond ½ mile from any such camp or sleeping area by the party(-ies) responsible for killing or harvesting such mammal.

4. “Acceptably possessed” means:

a. Possessed or attended during daytime by a person(s) that is physically present within 100 feet and direct sight of the accessible food, or

b. Possessed or attended by such a person(s) for the purpose of field dressing lawfully taken animal carcasses, transporting any food or animal carcass, preparing any animal carcass or food for eating, or eating any food.

5. “Camping/sleeping area” means National Forest System Lands temporarily used for the purpose of overnight occupancy without a permanently fixed structure or lands temporarily occupied by unattended camping equipment.

6. “Daytime” means ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, Mountain Time.

7. “Night time” means ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise, Mountain Time.

8. “National Forest System Trail” means a trail wholly or partly within, or adjacent to, and serving a part of the National

Forest System and which has been included in a forest recreation map.

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Exhibit B

Occupancy and Use Order No. 04-00-104

Special Order—Food Storage and Sanitation

Area of Application

WESTERN BOUNDARY: North from Alpine along divide of Snake River Range from Dry Gulch to Ferry Peak summit, along top of divide to

Deadhorse Peak and north along Targhee-Bridger-Teton Forest boundary.

SOUTHERN BOUNDARY: The expanded food storage boundary on the Bridger-Teton National Forest begins on the southwest at the south side of the confluence of the Snake and Greys Rivers. It then runs east and north along the Snake River corridor, including that area ½ mile south and east of the river itself, to the junction with the Hoback River. At Hoback Junction the area covered by the food storage order runs east along the Hoback

River corridor, also including that area up to ½ mile south of the river, to where the Hoback River leaves U.S. 189/191. From there the food storage order applies north of the U.S.189/191 corridor, also including that area up to ½ mile south of the highway and running east to the Forest boundary in

T37N, R111W, Section 32 (The Rim). From there the boundary runs northeast along the Forest boundary to the Green River, then southeast along the

Forest boundary to Boulder Creek, then east and north along the south side of Boulder Creek to Pipestone Creek, then north along the south side of

Pipestone Creek to Lake Prue, then northeast along the south side of Europe Canyon to the Continental Divide.

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SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FAR 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE – UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(b) Representations and other instructions

(c) Contract clauses

(d) Other Documents, exhibits, and attachments

(e) The Specifications

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013)

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

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

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

(SEP 2013)

52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (May 2001)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work Order (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

52.246-20 Warranty of Services (MAY 2001)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988)

452.237-75 Restrictions against Disclosure (FEB 1988) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

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NEW --- Invoice Processing Platform NOTE: The paragraph below replaces the paper invoice copies requirement referenced on FAR 52.212-4 (g) invoices.

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

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

Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account

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

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days.

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years. (End of Clause)

FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 11/30/2015, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

FAR 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (MAY 2001)

(a) Definition. "Acceptance," as used in this clause, means the act of an authorized representative of the

Government by which the Government assumes for itself, or as an agent of another, ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services, as partial or complete performance of the contract.

(b) Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government or any provision concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

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Contracting Officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the Contractor within 30 days from the date of acceptance by the

Government or other specified event whose occurrence will terminate the period of notice, or combination of any applicable events or period of time. This notice shall state either--

(1) That the Contractor shall correct or reperform any defective or nonconforming services; or

(2) That the Government does not require correction or reperformance.

(c) If the Contractor is required to correct or reperform, it shall be at no cost to the Government, and any services corrected or reperformed by the Contractor shall be subject to this clause to the same extent as work initially performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or reperform, the Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace with similar services and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned to the

Government thereby, or make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

(d) If the Government does not require correction or reperformance, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any 48 CFR CHAPTER 1 clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.237-75 Restrictions against disclosure (Feb 1988)

452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Supervisor

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the

Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel. (End of Clause)

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52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—

(Jan 2017)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19

U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct

1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

XX (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub.

L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016)

(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT

2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

XX (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

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__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

XX (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). At least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15

U.S.C. 657 f).

XX (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business

Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

XX (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

XX (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

___ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)

(E.O. 13496).

XX (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at

$500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

__ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May

2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (JUN 2016)…