Solicitation_Calaveras_Snow_Grooming_.docx

AG-9A63-S-14-0006

DATE

AG-9A63-S-14-0006

DATE

November 18, 2014

9. ISSUED BY CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

|_| UNRESTRICTED OR |X| SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR

|X| SMALL BUSINESS |_| WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

|_| HUBZONE SMALL (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

|_| SERVICE DISABLED |_| EDWOSB 561730 VETERAN- OWNED SIZE STANDARD:

SMALL BUSINESS |_| 8(A) 500

USDA Forest Service Central California Acquisitions 631 Coyote Street Nevada City, CA 95959

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

See specifications.

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See block 9.

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

USDA Forest Service Central California Acquisitions 631 Coyote Street Nevada City, CA 95959

TELEPHONE N0.

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Calaveras Snow Grooming

See separate schedule sheet.

Offers will be accepted hardcopy or via facsimile.

To verify receipt of an offer, you may call Tracy Martinez at 530-478-6823.

Contractor MUST be registered with SAM https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

Please provide the following information:

DUNS#_________________

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

E-mail offers are not authorized.

Facsimile offers must be fully received by the due date and time. Please plan accordingly.

Please allow 5 days before inquiring about award status.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. Description. The Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest service has a requirement to hire a contractor to perform snow grooming of several miles of snowmobile trails which will result in a smooth surface upon which an average snowmobile user can travel up 35 MPH safely. This work includes removal of minor and major hazards along four trails, cutting down four snow walls created by state snowplows along highway 4, with grooming performed outside of major usage times.

C.2. Location

Bear Valley Trail, 2 miles, from Bear Valley, across State Highway 4, to the Silvertip Campground unloading area on Highway 4. (Item 1A-1E)

(a) Highway 4, 10 miles, from the Silvertip Campground unloading area at the Lake Alpine Snow-Park, around the road closure gate, east on Highway 4 and 1 mile down into the Stanislaus Meadow and back up to Highway 4, continuing east on Highway 4 past Mosquito Lakes, into Pacific Valley, to Hermit Valley, and to Deer Valley OHV Trail Head . There are four spots where the contractor cut down snow walls: at the Silvertip unloading area; at the snow closure gate on Highway 4; and on both sides of the Bear Valley trail where it crosses Highway 4. This shall be done to allow snowmobiles to enter the groomed snowmobile system and to cross Highway 4. (Item 1A-1E)

Highway 4, 5 miles from the Deer Valley OHV Trail Head, east on Highway 4 to the Highland Lakes Road Junction, then south on Highland Lakes Road, and 5 miles to Highland Lakes. (Item 1A-1E)

Spicer Reservoir Road, 13.5 miles, from Highway 4 to Spicer Reservoir Power House, Union and Utica Reservoir, and to Slick Rock Road. Restrooms – contractor shall groom a path to restrooms located at Hermit Valley and Spicer Reservoir Boat Launch. As much as is practical, groomer shall remove snow buildup in front of restroom entrances to facilitate the building of steps by Forest Service Staff. (Item 2A-2E)

C.3 Equipment.

(a) Trail Grooming Tractor/Equipment– Minimum of two snow grooming tractors that are self-propelled over-the-snow tracked vehicle constructed specifically for snow grooming. The vehicle shall be capable of being operated under varying conditions ranging from snow trail to cross-country travel in deep snow covered mountainous terrain.

(b) Trail Grooming Tiller And Compactor Bar Specifications – A Pull- Behind, snowmobile trail grooming drag shall be used for snowmobile trail grooming. The grooming drag shall meet the following general requirements and must be accepted by the Forest Service.

(1)Vehicle Width – the total overall width of the vehicle shall be a minimum of 12 feet and a maximum of 16 feet.

(2) Track Width – Each track shall be at least 42 inches in width.

(3) Travel/Climbing Abilities- The vehicle shall have sufficient track and power to pull a 12- foot minimum wide approved grooming drag with all attachment, under full load on a sustained basis, up all grades on this particular trail system at site elevations up to 9,000 feet.

(4) Engine – The vehicle shall be diesel powered. The engine shall have adequate power rating to meet the performance requirements. Engine displacements shall not be less than 220 horsepower for the Highway 4 portion of this contract and not less than 220 horsepower for the Spicer Road portion of this contract.

(5) Lights/Safety Equipment – The vehicle shall be equipped with a minimum of two electric sealed-beam front headlights, a minimum of one electric sealed-beam rear back-up light and one roof-mounted flashing amber beacon. All lights shall be operated at ALL times when the vehicle is in use.

(6) Hydraulic System – The vehicle shall be equipped with a power hydraulic system capable of operating the front mounted blade simultaneously with a minimum of two rear hydraulic circuits for operation of the trail grooming drag. Tiller drive vehicles are recommended. The rear hydraulic system shall be capable of lifting the drag in the air and keeping the drag suspended during track packing operations.

(7) Front Blade – the vehicle shall be equipped with a front-mounted, hydraulically operated blade with a minimum of 8-way functions.

(8) Hour Meter – The vehicle must be equipped with an hour meter and, which is in good working condition. The hour meter and the mileage must be entered on the Daily Grooming Work Log will be considered invalid.

(9) Chainsaw – The snow-grooming machine will carry a chainsaw, with a minimum 24” bar, in a safe manner.

(10) Compactor Bars – When conditions of fresh deep snow exist, compactor bars are acceptable for use.

(11) Track Packing – Track packing is allowable in heavy/deep snow conditions, or at seasons beginning with snow depth of over 30”.

(c) Condition of Equipment– the trail grooming drag shall be in good working condition. It shall leave a smooth trail surface at all times with no irregularities caused by a damaged, bent, or broken real packer-pan. The drag shall not duck-wall or leaves chatter marks on the finished trail surface. The drag shall be of sturdy construction to withstand hard or crusted snow; rocks, logs, trees, and wet snow yet light enough to have flotation in deep powder snow.

(d) Tillers – Shall be adaptable and sized to the contract specifications. Flex Tillers are acceptable, but not preferred.

C.4 Specifications:

(a) Minimum Snow Depths by Section:

(1) The Bear Valley access trail shall have a minimum of 30 inches of snow base before grooming can start.

(2) Highway 4 shall have a minimum of 12 inches of snow base before grooming can start.

(3) Spicer Road shall have a minimum of 12 inches of snow base before grooming can start.

(b) Grooming Widths:

(1) The full road width on Highway 4 and Spicer Road shall be groomed up to 18 feet wide where possible, with a minimum trail width of 12 feet in sections where 18 feet is not possible, for the entire length of the groomed trail system.

(2) The Bear Valley access trail and the road into Highland Lakes shall be groomed to a minimum width of 12 feet.

(3) In conditions of fresh snow, when the snow is not compactable, at the discretion of the Contractor Officer’s and/or Representative, 12 foot wide grooming will be acceptable.

(b) Snow Conditions General. There may be snow conditions which cause the closure of portions of the trails. In these situations the Contractor is required to access and work all portions of the trail systems which can be worked safely.

(c) Snow Conditions/Closures. When grooming the Bear Valley Trail between Bear Valley and the Highway 4 closure gate, the operator shall follow the flagging and snowmobile diamonds. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the best routes through specific areas to avoid hazards. Deviation from the flag line and diamonds by more than 25 feet shall be permitted only by approval of the Contracting Officer and/or Representative.

(d) Snow Conditions Highway 4. The Contractor shall cut down the snow wall left by the State snowplow or snow blower on Highway 4. The snow wall is usually three to four feet high. Location of snow walls are at the Silvertip unloading area; at the snow closure gate on Highway 4; and on both sides of the Bear Valley trail where it crosses Highway 4.

(d) Moguls. Moguls shall be cut off as deep as possible to fill in the voids and low spots in the trail. Do not cut moguls to the bottom if it will result in dirt remaining on the trail or having pavement showing. No moguls shall be evident after each grooming operation is complete. If Contractor determines that moguls cannot be eliminated, contractor most notify COR prior to grooming.

(e) Trail runs shall be groomed as flat and smooth as practical. Absolutely no out sloping on curves and no more than 5% in-slope on curves is allowed, C.5 Hazard Clearing

(a) The Contractor is responsible for removing minor hazards within the clearing widths. Minor hazard reduction requiring the use of the snow grooming equipment will be considered incidental to snow grooming. When the minor hazard reduction is performed by hand or with a chainsaw, it will also be considered incidental to snow grooming.

(b) The Contractor shall notify COR of any major hazards encountered.

(c) All groomed trails shall be cleared of all minor and major hazards in concurrence with trail grooming. Clearing limits shall be one foot beyond each side of the cleared trail, and 8 feet above the snow level of the trail.

(d) Minor Clearing Hazard – trees or tree limbs less than 24 inches in diameter that protrude into the clearing limits of the groomed trail.

(e) Minor Trail Bed Hazard – Loose rocks up to 24 inches in diameter, debris created by removing trees, or limbs from within the clearing limits.

(f) Major Hazard – Any hazard larger than a minor hazard.

(g) Un-removed Hazard - If the Contractor is unable to remove any hazard with snow grooming equipment, hand tools, power tools and available manpower during grooming operations, or are aware of any unsafe condition adjacent to the trail or on the trail, he/she shall be responsible for marking these hazards with stakes, signs and/or brightly colored flagging until the hazard can be removed. Any un-removed minor hazard on the trail after the grooming operation is completed shall be reported promptly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RESTRICTIONS: Maximum Hours of use on the vehicle shall not exceed 10,000 hours. Waiver must be obtained by Contracting Officer to exceed 10,000 hours.

(a) Sign Maintenance – The Contractor shall maintain all signs leading into Bear Valley. The Contractor shall put up and take down “Grooming in Progress” signs during grooming of the trails.

(b) Restrooms – contractor shall groom a path to restrooms located at Hermit Valley and Spicer Reservoir Boat Launch. As much as is practical, groomer shall remove snow buildup in front of restroom entrances to facilitate the building of steps by Forest Service Staff.

(c) ONE-WAY & TWO-WAY TRAILS – Each direction on a trail is considered grooming.

· One-way grooming

· Two-way grooming

· One way grooming or two way grooming will be determined by the COR. Mileage on trails is based on the below mileage chart.

MILEAGE CHART

FROM:

TO:

ONE WAY

TWO WAY

SECTION E INSPCETIONS AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E.1 Government Inspections Government inspections are for the purpose of satisfying the Government that the services are acceptable and do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for maintaining quality control.

E.2 Acceptance Work on this contract will be deemed acceptable when the processes and/or deliverables conform to the contract requirements.

E.3 Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance may be performed at a minimum once a week by the Government within 24 hours of the grooming. Methods of inspection include visual survey, test rides and review of customer complaints.

The contractor will be rated on a “Pass or Fail” system for each grooming. If during the inspection the COR determines the groomed trail is unsafe, the contractor will be required to re-groom unsafe area and correct the deficiency.

The groomed trail will be rated on the following criteria:

Satisfactory – No moguls evident, Novice rider may travel across at 35 mph with ease. No hazards large enough (minor/major) to disrupt the rider or cause damage to snow mobile. The trail should appear flat and smooth. No out sloping on curves and meets 5% in-slope curve requirement.

Unsatisfactory – Moguls evident and hazards present that create an unsafe riding environment defined as the ability of a novice rider to travel the groomed surface at 35 MPH. Presence of out sloping on curves, and in-slope cures which exceed the maximum of 5% in-slope on curves.

If Contractor determines that moguls cannot be eliminated, contractor must notify the COR and of unsafe conditions and posts signage indicating condition.

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.acquisition.gov/far/

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from 21 December 2013 through 30 Sep 2017.

Failure to begin work on schedule will make the contract subject to termination for cause.

ITEMS 1-2 ESTIMATED STARTING DATE CONTACT TIME

Base Year December 21, 2013 One Year (Est.)

*The contact period and each option year period are for one year, but the estimated actual work period is 150 Calendar Days.

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Pre-work Pre-work conference. Before work begins on service contracts, a pre-work conference is normally held to discuss the contract—especially the specifications, labor provisions, plan of work, and selected standard clauses. The pre work meeting should be attended by an officer of the firm or someone designated in writing to act on behalf of the firm. The pre-work meeting may be waived at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

G.2 Notice to proceed.

No work may begin on this contract until the Contracting Officer has issued a Notice to Proceed.

G.3 Payments. Payment will be made for fully acceptable work at the prices bid in the schedule of items. Payment will be made every two weeks from contractors invoice.

G.4 Deductions. In accordance with the inspection clause, payment may be made for less than fully acceptable work at a reduced price. Deductions for deficiencies shall be calculated as 10% of unit price for every unit groomed unsatisfactorily. Groomed portions of a trail that are deemed unsafe after inspection (within 24 hour of snow grooming) will result in immediate grooming/re-grooming at no additional cost.

G.5 Final Payment. Before final payment will be made the Contractor shall sign a 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.)

G.6 Invoices.

Payment will be made from Contractor’s invoice.

In service contractors where the vendor prepares the invoices they should be submitted to the COR: Jeff Hilson, (209) 795-1381 (309), Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District, 5519 Highway 4 P.O. Box 500, Hathaway Pines, CA 95233.

G.7 Government Furnished Property

The Government will furnish Trail Signs.

G.7 Quality Control Program. The contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) to verify that the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The contractor shall submit their Quality Control Plan with the proposal. The plan shall include procedures to implement all requirements of the contract.

G.8 Measurement And Payment Payment will be made for the number of actual miles groomed and accepted by the Government.

ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Work Hours. Most grooming should occur at night, although weather and use may require grooming during the day. Most grooming will likely occur Wednesday through Saturday, although weather or traffic may influence weekend grooming. When weekend grooming is necessary, night grooming will be the most desirable. Grooming times will be based on Contracting Officer’s and/ or Representative’s decision.

(b) Grooming Frequency And Priorities. The grooming frequency and priorities for each trail segment will be based on need. The Contracting Officer’s and/or Representative will base requirements on factors such as temperature, snow, condition of trail, use/frequency of trail, and trail work. Some sections of trails may be groomed more frequently than others depending on use frequency.

(c) Scheduling. COR will contact contractor by Wednesday of each week during the grooming season (mid-December to April) to discuss factors regarding grooming schedule. Contractor shall respond to COR prior to grooming.

(d) Notification Upon Completion Of Work. The Contractor shall notify the COR at (209) 795-1381 Ext. 309, upon completion of work assignments. Leave a message with date and time of completion of work, with comments such as distance completed, and any problems with trail, signs, bathrooms, etc., and a progress report.

(e) Back-Up Plan. In the case of equipment failure or of operator absence, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that contracted requirements are completed and the trails are being groomed. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the Contracting Officer’s and/or Representative immediately when the Contractor cannot perform as directed. The Contractor shall detail in the Back-Up Plan how he/she will do the snow grooming during any equipment failure or absence of the operator. NOTE: the Back-up plan must be included in the Technical Proposal.

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

FAR 52.204.9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment

(3) Upon contract completion or termination

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fail to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d) in all subcontracts when the subcontract’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2014) is incorporated by reference.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items. (SEPT 2013)

(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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

_X_Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(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) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(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:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

__ (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.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

_X_ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

_X_ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

__ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (11) [Reserved] X (12)(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).

__ (13)(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.

__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.

__ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

X (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

X (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

__ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

X (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126).

X (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

X (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

X (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

X (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X_ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (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)(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.)

__ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

X (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (SEPT 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (43) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (44) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (45) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (46) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (47) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (49) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (50) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (51) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (52)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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.] X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

X (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O.13495).

__ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

__ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012).

(xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements (SEP 2010) By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) (i.e., if it has any contract containing Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans), it has submitted the most recent VETS-100A Report required by that clause.

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 _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause) 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 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; 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 5 Years.

52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)

(a) The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following:

(1) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, designs, or specifications.

(2) Method of shipment or packing.

(3) Place of delivery.

(b) If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed by the order, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price, the delivery schedule, or both, and shall modify the contract.

(c) The Contractor must assert its right to an adjustment under this clause within 30 days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the Contracting Officer decides that the facts justify it, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted before final payment of the contract.

(d) If the Contractor’s proposal includes the cost of property made obsolete or excess by the change, the Contracting Officer shall have the right to prescribe the manner of the disposition of the property.

(e) Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause. However, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as changed.

(End of clause) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (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.

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either—

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if—

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor’s cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or impliedly authorized by this contract, or (2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(b) 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; and

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

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2014. 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 September 30, 2014, 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.

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

(a) The Contractor, under the Assignment of Claims Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 3727, 41 U.S.C. 15 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), may a ssign its rights to be paid amounts due or to become due as a result of the performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency. The assignee under such an assignment may thereafter further assign or reassign its right under the original assignment to any type of financing institution described in the preceding sentence.

(b) Any assignment or reassignment authorized under the Act and this clause shall cover all unpaid amounts payable under this contract, and shall not be made to more than one party, except that an assignment or reassignment may be made to one party as agent or trustee for two or more parties participating in the financing of this contract.

(c) The Contractor shall not furnish or disclose to any assignee under this contract any classified document (including this contract) or information related to work under this contract until the Contracting Officer authorizes such action in writing.

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Pre-quote meeting will be held 10:00 a.m. on 11 December 2013, at the Calaveras Ranger District, 5519 Highway 4 P.O. Box 500, Hathaway Pines, CA 95233. Vendors may participate in route reconnaissance of snowmobile trails. Equipment necessary for trail reconnaissance will be personal snowmobile and Personal Protective Equipment. The trail reconnaissance may take up to two hours. Maps of trails have been included in this solicitation and will be available if a vendor is unable to participate.

FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor's failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

SECTION J CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Service Contract Act Wage Determinations or Other Pages 24-36

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