Solicitation.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9A40-S-14-0034

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

07/21/2014

PAGE OF PAGES

1 59

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611

USDA Forest Service Attn: Patrick J. Gallegos Sierra National Forest 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Patrick J. Gallegos

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 559 297-0706 ext. 4830

SOLICITATION

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

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

Trabuco Canyon Bridge and Stream Restoration, Cleveland National Forest

Note to Offerors:

Electronic submissions of proposals will not be accepted. Please mail hard copy proposals and bid bond to the address listed in block 8 above.

Tax Identification Number (TIN):____________________

DUNS:____________________

E-Mail Address:____________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 120 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See F.)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1600 (hour) local time 08/20/2014 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

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

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _1_ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this t t

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

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

PATRICK J. GALLEGOS

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

RFP AG-9A40-S-14-0034

Trabuco Canyon Bridge

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT EST .QTY UNIT

PRICE TOTAL

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

15213 Bridge Surveying and Staking Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

15601 Public traffic Construct Temp bypass to accommodate public taffic

Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

20102 Clearing and grubbing Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

20305 Removal of structures and obstructions Dispoal method A (remove from project)

Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

20405 Select borrow Cubic Yard 1620 $__________$__________

20801 Structure excavation Cubic Yard 600 $__________$__________

20803 Structural backfill Cubic Yard 605 $__________$__________

211.01 Roadway obliteration, Method 1 Exisiting

road outside of realignment for bridge

Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

25101 Placed riprap, class 6, Method A Cubic Yard 475 $__________$__________

25116 Geotextile, Type IV-C SQ Yard 210 $__________$__________

30101 Aggregate base, CalTrans Class II ¾” max Ton 220 $__________$__________

PART 1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES, AND PRICES/COSTS

Trabuco Canyon Bridge and Stream Restoration Cleveland National Forest

Trabuco Canyon Bridge

30302 Road Reconditioning, Entrance road prep for mobilization from Forest Service Property to bridge crossing

Mile 1 $__________$__________

40301 Hot asphalt concrete pavement, Type CalTrans ½” max. medium, PG-64-10 Ton 195 $__________$__________

41201 Asphalt Tack Coat, Grade SS1h Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

55201 Structural concrete class A (AE) Cubic Yard 212 $__________$__________

55301 Precast, prestressed concrete structural, members 2’-6”x 4’-0”x 68’-0” Voided Slab Each 4 $__________$__________

55401 Reinforcing steel Pound 23,900 $__________$__________

55601 Steel bridge railing Foot 131 $__________$__________

56401 Elastomeric Bearing Device Each 16 $__________$__________

60505 Geocomposite Sheet Drain System SQ Yard 140 $__________$__________

61701 Bridge approach Rail System G4-CTR , Type II, Class B Foot 100 $__________$__________

61702 Terminal section, Type G4-CRT with Concrete Anchor Each 4 $__________$__________

61706 Connection to Bridge Rail Structure Each 4 $__________$__________

62527 Seeding and mulching, hydraulic method Acre 0.5 $__________$__________

62601 Native Sapling planting Each 20 $__________$__________

63306 Permanent Traffic Control, Warning signs Narrow Bridge (W5-2) Each 2 $__________$__________

64801 Streambed Simulation, placement method, A

Lump Sum 1 $__________$__________

$________________TOTAL BID

Trabuco Canyon Bridge Bridge

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/

WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project includes the construction of a bridge with a precast, pre-stressed voided concrete slab deck, including cast in place concrete abutments and retaining wall, bridge railing and approach railing, and other associated parts. Work also includes construction of a temporary bypass, the removal of an existing concrete low water crossing, dewatering, erosion control, installation of riprap, roadway realignment and construction, aggregate base, asphalt concrete paving, and the design and construction of stream restoration in the vicinity of the bridge. After completion of the new bridge, work includes removal of the temporary bypass road.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

From Interstate 5 in Lake Forest, CA, take the El Toro road exit. Then travel east on El Toro Road approximately 9 miles to Live Oak Road and turn right (south). Go approximately 4 miles to Trabuco Canyon Road. Turn left and travel east approximately 3 ¾ miles to the site.

NOTE: Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (See Section L, 52.236-27, SITE VISIT.)

C.3 PRICE RANGE

$500,000 and $1,000,000.

C.4 ESTIMATED START DATE

Estimated starting date is September 15, 2014.

Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. See Section F for additional information.

C.5 RESTRICTIONS ON WORK

1. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

3. The Contractor is responsible for keeping road access open during the construction of this project, in accordance with Special Project Specification 156 – Public Traffic.

4. The start of construction is dependent on receipt of permits from several agencies. It is anticipated that the permits will be received in 2015. The submittal of the permit applications is dependent on the completion and submittal of some design work by the Contractor. These submittals are specified in the contract package.

C.6 PRE-BID CONFERENCE OR TOURS

A pre-bid tour will be conducted on August 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. We will meet at the project site, Bidders may request information and directions to the site by contacting Patrick J. Gallegos (559) 297-0706, ext. 4830 at the Supervisor's Office, Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611, between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

C.7 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE

The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

C.8 CAMPING AND HOUSING (see also Section H, Camping Permit Compliance)

Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor will not be permitted to camp on US Forest Service administered land.

C.9 MAPS

INCLUDED WITH DRAWINGS

C.10 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Project Drawings: The following drawings are part of this solicitation:

Title Sheet Site Plan General Notes Approach Road Plan and Profile Approach Road Typical Sections Control Diagram Staking Typical Bridge Plan and Elevation Bridge Abutment 1 Details (2 sheets) Bridge Abutment 2 Details (2 sheets) Bridge Abutment Details Bridge Panel Details Bridge Railing Details Bridge Approach Railing Details Bridge Object Marker Bridge Rock Slope Protection

Specifications:

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 (US Customary Units)

This document is incorporated by reference and is available on the web in either MS Word

(http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.doc) or Acrobat (http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.pdf)

It is also available as a wire-bound book that can be purchased from the US Government Printing Office:

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: (toll free) 866.512.1800 Fax: 202.512.2250 Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-0001 Stock Number: 050-001-00341-4 (U.S. Customary) http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.doc http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.pdf http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

Special Project Specifications are physically incorporated within this solicitation, beginning on page 5.

The following Standard and Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract:

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Section Title 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 Scope of Work 104 Control of Work 105 Control of Materials 106 Acceptance of Work 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 151 Mobilization 152 Construction Surveying and Staking 153 Contractor Quality Control 154 Contractor Sampling and Testing 156 Public Traffic 157 Soil Erosion Control 201 Clearing and Grubbing 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions 204 Excavation and Embankment 208 Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures 211 Roadway Obliteration 251 Riprap 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses 303 Road Reconditioning 403 Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement 412 Asphalt Tack Coat 552 Structural Concrete 553 Prestressed Concrete 554 Reinforcing Steel 556 Bridge Railing 557 Timber Structures 564 Bearing Devices 605 Underdrains, Sheet Drains and Pavement Edge Drains 617 Guardrail 625 Turf Establishment 626 Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Groundcovers 633 Permanent Traffic Control 635 Temporary Traffic Control 701 Cement 702 Asphalt Material 703 Aggregate 704 Soil 705 Rock

709 Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope 710 Fence and Guardrail 711 Concrete Curing Material and Admixtures 712 Joint Material 713 Roadside Improvement Material 714 Geotextile 717 Structural Metal 718 Traffic Signing and Marking Material 725 Miscellaneous Material

SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Section Title 101 Terms, Format and Definitions 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 Scope of Work 104 Control of Work 105 Control of Material 106 Acceptance of Work 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 151 Mobilization 152 Construction Survey and Staking 153 Contractor Quality Control 154 Contractor Sampling and Testing 156 Public Traffic 157 Soil Erosion Control 171 Weed and Disease Prevention 201 Clearing and Grubbing 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions 204 Excavation and Embankment 208 Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major

Structures 211 Roadway Obliteration 251 Riprap 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses 303 Road Reconditioning 403 Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement 553 Prestressed Concrete 625 Turf Establishment 626 Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Groundcovers 633 Permanent Traffic Control 635 Temporary Traffic Control

648 Stream Simulation 701 Cement 702 Asphalt Material 703 Aggregate 705 Rock 709 Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope 712 Joint Material 713 Roadside Imnprovement Material 717 Structural Metal 718 Traffic Signing and Marking Material

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

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

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

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 calendar days after the date the contractor received the notice to proceed.

F. 3 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (FAR 52.236-01)

(Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 50 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under this contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Office determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government

F. 4 SUSPENSION OF WORK (FAR 52.242-14) (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer’s failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed—

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

(End of clause)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FAR 52.236-15)(Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver three copies of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

G.2 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (Nov 1996):

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held after the date of contract award. Prior to commencement of work, the meeting will be conducted by the Contracting Officer. The meeting will be attended by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Forest Service representatives who may be involved in the administration of the contract. The meeting will be held at a time and place mutually agreeable to by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to discuss the work schedule and to familiarize both parties with the responsibilities of each, under this contract.

G.3 PAYMENTS (FAR 52.232-01) (Apr 1984)

The Government shall pay the Contractor, upon the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, payment shall be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Government if--

(a) The amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or

(b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is at least $1,000 or 50 percent of the total contract price.

G.4 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FAR 52.232-08) (Feb 2002)

(a) Discounts for prompt payment will not be considered in the evaluation of offers.

However, any offered discount will form a part of the award, and will be taken if payment is made within the discount period indicated in the offer by the offeror. As an alternative to offering a discount for prompt payment in conjunction with the offer, offerors awarded contracts may include discounts for prompt payment on individual invoices.

(b) In connection with any discount offered for prompt payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. If the Contractor has not placed a date on the invoice, the due date shall be calculated from the date the designated billing office receives a proper invoice, provided the agency annotates such invoice with the date of receipt at the time of receipt. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or, for an electronic funds transfer, the specified payment date. When the discount date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday when Federal Government offices are closed and Government business is not expected to be conducted, payment may be made on the following business day.

G. 5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (FAR

52.232-5) (Sept 2002)

(a) Payment of price. The Government shall pay the Contractor the contract price as provided in this contract.

(b) Progress payments. The Government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the Contracting Officer, on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(1) The Contractor's request for progress payments shall include the following substantiation:

(i) An itemization of the amounts requested, related to the various elements of work required by the contract covered by the payment requested.

(ii) A listing of the amount included for work performed by each subcontractor under the contract.

(iii) A listing of the total amount of each subcontract under the contract.

(iv) A listing of the amounts previously paid to each such subcontractor under the contract.

(v) Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer.

(2) In the preparation of estimates, the Contracting Officer may authorize material delivered on the site and preparatory work done to be taken into consideration.

Material delivered to the Contractor at locations other than the site also may be taken into consideration if-

(i) Consideration is specifically authorized by this contract; and

(ii) The Contractor furnishes satisfactory evidence that it has acquired title to such material and that the material will be used to perform this contract.

(c) Contractor certification. Along with each request for progress payments, the Contractor shall furnish the following certification, or payment shall not be made:

(However, if the Contractor elects to delete paragraph (c)(4) from the certification, the certification is still acceptable.)

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that-

(1) The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

(2) All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code;

(3) This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and

(4) This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance.

(Name)

(Title) (Date)

(d) Refund of unearned amounts. If the Contractor, after making a certified request for progress payments, discovers that a portion or all of such request constitutes a payment for performance by the Contractor that fails to conform to the specifications, terms, and conditions of this contract (hereinafter referred to as the "unearned amount"), the Contractor shall-

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer of such performance deficiency; and

(2) Be obligated to pay the Government an amount (computed by the Contracting Officer in the manner provided in paragraph (j) of this clause) equal to interest on the unearned amount from the 8th day after the date of receipt of the unearned amount until-

(i) The date the Contractor notifies the Contracting Officer that the performance deficiency has been corrected; or

(ii) The date the Contractor reduces the amount of any subsequent certified request for progress payments by an amount equal to the unearned amount.

(e) Retainage. If the Contracting Officer finds that satisfactory progress was achieved during any period for which a progress payment is to be made, the Contracting Officer shall authorize payment to be made in full. However, if satisfactory progress has not been made, the Contracting Officer may retain a maximum of 10 percent of the amount of the payment until satisfactory progress is achieved. When the work is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer may retain from previously withheld funds and future progress payments that amount the Contracting Officer considers adequate for protection of the Government and shall release to the Contractor all the remaining withheld funds. Also, on completion and acceptance of each separate building, public work, or other division of the contract, for which the price is stated separately in the contract, payment shall be made for the completed work without retention of a percentage.

(f) Title, liability, and reservation of rights. All material and work covered by progress payments made shall, at the time of payment, become the sole property of the Government, but this shall not be construed as-

(1) Relieving the Contractor from the sole responsibility for all material and work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of any damaged work; or

(2) Waiving the right of the Government to require the fulfillment of all of the terms of the contract.

(g) Reimbursement for bond premiums. In making these progress payments, the Government shall, upon request, reimburse the Contractor for the amount of premiums paid for performance and payment bonds (including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, when applicable) after the Contractor has furnished evidence of full payment to the surety. The retainage provisions in paragraph (e) of this clause shall not apply to that portion of progress payments attributable to bond premiums.

(h) Final payment. The Government shall pay the amount due the Contractor under this contract after-

(1) Completion and acceptance of all work;

(2) Presentation of a properly executed voucher; and

(3) Presentation of release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically excepted from the operation of the release. A release may also be required of the assignee if the Contractor's claim to amounts payable under this contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 (31 U.S.C. 3727 and 41 U.S.C.

15).

(i) Limitation because of undefinitized work. Notwithstanding any provision of this contract, progress payments shall not exceed 80 percent on work accomplished on undefinitized contract actions. A "contract action" is any action resulting in a contract, as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1, including contract modifications for additional supplies or services, but not including contract modifications that are within the scope and under the terms of the contract, such as contract modifications issued pursuant to the Changes clause, or funding and other administrative changes.

(j) Interest computation on unearned amounts. In accordance with 31 U.S.C.

3903(c)(1), the amount payable under paragraph (d)(2) of this clause shall be-

(1) Computed at the rate of average bond equivalent rates of 91-day Treasury bills auctioned at the most recent auction of such bills prior to the date the Contractor receives the unearned amount; and

(2) Deducted from the next available payment to the Contractor.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (52.252-02)(Feb 98) 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 on the Internet at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov

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.

52.236-07 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 91) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 94) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (AGAR)(Nov 96) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (AGAR)(Nov 96) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (AGAR)(Feb 88) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (AGAR)(Nov 96) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (AGAR)(Feb 88) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (AGAR) (Nov 96)

H.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

Wage Determination # CA140035, 07/18/2014, CA35 is currently in effect for Orange County. The Wage Determinations is included as an attachment.

H.3 INSURANCE COVERAGE (AGAR 452.228-71) (Nov 1996)

Pursuant to the clause "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (FAR 52.228- 5)", the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compassable under those statues, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage, or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

H.4 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (FAR 52.236-02) (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of (1) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract, or (2) unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed as a result of the conditions, an equitable adjustment shall be made under this clause and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

(c) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause shall be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required;

provided, that the time prescribed in (a) above for giving written notice may be extended by the Contracting Officer.

(d) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.

H.5 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

(FAR 52.236-03) (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that is has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its costs, including but not limited to (l) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials; (2) the availability of labor, water, electrical power, and roads: (3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take action described and acknowledge in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government.

Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless the understanding or representative is expressly stated in this contract.

H.6 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (FAR 52.236-05) (Apr 1984)

(a) All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment to be incorporated into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other information concerning the performance, capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment. When required by this contract or by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the material or articles which the Contractor contemplates incorporating into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall provide full information concerning the material or articles. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor's expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Machinery, equipment, material, and articles that do not have the required approval shall be installed or used at the risk of subsequent rejection.

(c) All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

H.7 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (FAR 52.236-06) (Apr 1984)

At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the work a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

H.8 OTHER CONTRACTS (FAR 52.236-08) (Apr 1984)

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

H.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-09) (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities

(1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

H.10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10) (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

(b) Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

(c) The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

H.11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (FAR 52.236-11)

(Apr 1984)

(a) The Government shall have the right to take possession of or use any completed or partially completed part of the work. Before taking possession of or using any work, the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a list of items of work remaining to be performed or corrected on those portions of the work that the Government intends to take possession of or use. However, failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

(b) While the Government has such possession or use, the Contractor shall be relieved of the responsibility for the loss of or damage to the work resulting from the Government's possession or use, notwithstanding the terms of the clause in this contract entitled "Permits and Responsibilities." If prior possession or use by the Government delays the progress of the work or causes additional expense to the Contractor, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the contract price or the time of completion, and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly.

Performance of specific sampling, testing, inspections and record keeping work by the Contractor under this provision will be required only when expressly assigned by the Forest Service Specifications or the Special Project Specifications.

H.12 CLEANING UP (FAR 52.236-12) (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

H.13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (FAR 52-236-13) (Nov 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures, which will (1) safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment, exposed to Contractor operations and activities; (2) avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and (3) control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall --

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition, which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(f) Before commencing the work, the Contractor shall-- (1) Submit a written proposed plan for implementing this clause. The plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards of life, limb, and property inherent in contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards: and (2) Meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

H.14 LAYOUT OF WORK (FAR 52.236-17) (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall lay out its work from Government-established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through its negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

H.15 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.236-21)

(Feb 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall keep on the work site a copy of the drawings and specifications and shall at all times give the Contracting Officer access thereto.

Anything mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings, or shown on…