AG-9AB5-S-15-0035_SQF_Big_Mdw_Trailbridge.pdf

.OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP #AG-9AB5-S-15-0035

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

April 21, 2015

PAGE OF PAGES

1 46

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

731769

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACQUISITION SERVICE AREA

1839 S. NEWCOMB STREET

PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACQUISITION SERVICE AREA

NANCY RUGGERI, CONTRACTING OFFICER

1839 S. NEWCOMB STREET

PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

E-mail: nlruggeri@fs.fed.us

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

NANCY RUGGERI

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

559-784-1500, Ext. 1240

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):

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST

BIG MEADOWS TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Price Range:

Price range is between $250,000 and $500,000.

DUNS #________________________

TIN #__________________________

POINT OF CONTACT FOR SOLICATATION AND CONTRACT: _________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ________________________________ FAX NUMBER: ____________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________

NOTE: ANY REFERENCE TO “BID” MEANS “OFFER”NOTE: ANY REFERENCE TO “BID” MEANS “OFFER”

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to proceed and complete the work not later than 150 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable.

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 2:00 local time May 20,2015 (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, in the amount of 20% of the offered total price.

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 ____ 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 contract.

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

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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

Solicitation #RFP #AG-9AB5-S-15-0035 Project: Big Meadows Trail Bridge Replacement Project

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

OFFERORS PLEASE NOTE: BEFORE PREPARING PROPOSAL, CAREFULLY READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS SOLICITATION COMPLETELY. OFFERORS ARE FURTHER CAUTIONED TO INSPECT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

AND INVESTIGATE TRANSPORTATION, WEATHER, AND LOCAL LABOR CONDITIONS.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BIG MEADOWS TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

HUME LAKE RANGER DISTRICT

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST/GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT

PAY

ITEM

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION METHOD

OF

MEASURE

EST

QTY

PAY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Trail Bridge (60' Span):

151(01) Mobilization (includes bonding costs) L.S.Q. 1 L.S. $_________ $___________

201(01) Clearing and Grubbing L.S.Q. 1 L.S. $_________ $___________

203(05) Removal of Structures and Obstructions L.S.Q. 1 L.S. $_________ $___________

208(01) Structural Excavation A.Q. 53 C.Y. $_________ $___________

208(02) Structural Backfill A.Q. 43 C.Y. $_________ $___________

552(01) Structural Concrete, Class A (AE) A.Q. 27 C.Y. $_________ $___________

554(01) Reinforcing Steel A.Q. 2500 LB $_________ $___________

564(01) Elastomeric Bearing Device 60D - (1-1/2" x 7" x 7") A.Q. 4 EA $_________ $___________

571(01) Prefabricated Bridge Superstructure - Design, Fabricate, Deliver, and Install

L.S.Q. 1 L.S. $_________ $___________

Sub-Total Trail Bridge: $_________

Boardwalk (60' Long):

208(01) Structural Excavation A.Q. 10 C.Y. $_________ $___________

208(02) Structural Backfill A.Q. 5 C.Y. $_________ $___________

552(01) Structural Concrete, Class A (AE) A.Q. 20 C.Y. $_________ $___________

554(01) Reinforcing Steel A.Q. 1200 LB $_________ $___________

557(01) Treated Structural Timber Boardwalk with Glued Laminated Beams

A.Q. 60 L.F. $_________ $___________

564(01) Elastomeric Bearing Device 60D - (1/2" x 4-1/2" x 6-3/4") A.Q. 24 EA $_________ $___________

Sub-Total Boardwalk: $_________

PROJECT TOTAL: $_________

NOTE: Award will be made to one offeror only. Prices must be submitted for all items, otherwise your proposal will be considered not acceptable.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Furnish all labor, equipment and material to accomplish the Work under this contract. Work includes the following:

1. Demolish and remove the old 40’ long log stringer trail bridge.

2. Clearing and grubbing of vegetation as required within the clearing limits of the project.

3. Furnish and install a new 60’ span steel truss trail bridge with concrete abutments.

4. Construct approximately 60’ of timber boardwalk on one approach of the trail bridge.

5. Minor realignment of the trail approaches to the bridge.

The Contractor should refer to the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS and project plans and specifications when making estimates of quantities of work.

The Contractor is advised to submit technical proposals and pricing in accordance with Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In addition to the sensitive meadow area, a campground and trailhead are located nearby and the successful contractor can expect to encounter numerous public contacts and vehicles nearby and adjacent to the project site during all construction phases. The campground and trailhead will remain open to the public during construction.

The bridge site project area will be closed to use by the public during construction.

C.2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

1. Standard Specification for Construction of Road and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03

2. FS Supplemental Specifications

3. Project Plans for Big Meadows Trail Bridge Replacement, Drawing sheets 1-13.

4. Sequoia NF Fire Plan

A detailed “Work Schedule Plan” will be required prior to start of work.

C.3. PROJECT LOCATION

Project location is in the State of California, County of Tulare, Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument, Hume Lake Ranger District; at Township 14S Range 29E Section 9; Latitude 36.7168N, Longitude 118.8317W; and as described below.

The Big Meadows trail bridge replacement site is located a few hundred feet from the Big Meadows trailhead off FS Road 14S11 Horse Corral road. From Fresno, CA follow State Highway 180 east through Squaw Valley and past the Big Stump entrance station into Kings Canyon National Park. Approximately 2 miles past the entrance station, turn right on the General’s Highway for approximately 8 miles, then left on FSR 14S11 for approximately 5 miles to Big Meadows Trailhead on the right.

C.4. CONTRACT TIME

Estimated notice to proceed date is May 27, 2015 to begin submitting materials for approval and acquisition. On site start work date is September 15, 2015. The contract time will be 150 days. Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanup.

C.5. PROJECT SITE CLEAN UP

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off of National Forest Land. All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal. If needed, during the Work the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

C.6. PRICE RANGE

The price range of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.

C.7 PRE-BID CONFERENCE OR TOUR

A Pre-Bid Tour will be conducted on May 5, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Big Meadows Trailhead to go over the job site and associated work. Contractors shall notify the Contracting Officer of their intent to attend the pre-bid tour.

Attendance at the pre-bid tour is strongly encouraged due to the sensitive riparian and meadow areas, and the need to review site access.

Please complete the following:

[ ] I have made a site visit.

Name of individual that visited the site and date visited

[ ] I have not made a site visit.

C.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

b. Weather. Low temperatures at the project sites range from temperatures of less than 20 ºF in December and January to lows of 65 ºF in July and August. High temperatures range from 45 ºF in December and January to over 100 ºF in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project sites varies from less than 12 inches per year including snow fall in the valley to several feet of snow in the mountains. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that result in a winter project shutdown at higher elevations. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks. The project location may have a winter shutdown.

c. Work Hours. Work hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend equipment work is not allowed at any time during the Work. Dogs and pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

e. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

f. Toilets. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

g. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National

Forest System lands near the project site subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

h. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

i. Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the on site burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

j. Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws.

Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer, and keep a spill response kit on the job site at all times during the project.

k. Equipment Limitations. The project location is adjacent to a developed recreation site in a riparian area where ground disturbance and impacts to natural habitat must be minimized. Equipment size and type is limited to the minimum size required to accomplish the work. Unnecessarily large equipment will not be allowed. Equipment is subject to approval by the C.O.R.

l. Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. Cut-off date for any explanation, interpretation or RFI’s will be 1 week prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

m. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (See Section L, FAR 52.236-27, SITE VISIT.)

C.9. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT

Contractors are directed to Section K, L and M of the contract. These sections have questions that must be answered fully and completely to be considered for award. The contractor is to pay particular attention to the requirements for submittal of a technical proposal and the requirements contained within the evaluation criteria in Section M. Failure to submit a technical proposal may cause your proposal to not be considered for award.

C.10. EQUIPMENT CLEANING

The contractor shall ensure that all off-road equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold noxious weeds. Contractor shall certify in writing that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas.

Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off of paved roadways. A current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s Office. Contractor shall clean off-road equipment prior to moving between project areas having known infestations with noxious weeds and other project areas, if any, which are free of such weeds. Project Area maps show areas known by Forest Service that contain specific noxious weed species of concern. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required. Contractor shall notify Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise agreed. Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request of Forest Service, Contractor must arrange for Forest Service to inspect each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being placed into service. If contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on National Forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to a new unit that is free from noxious weeds, Contractor and Forest service shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any. New infestations of noxious weeds, of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported to the other party.

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.acquisition.gov

E.2. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.acquisition.gov/

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.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.acquisition.gov

F.2. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) 52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEPT 2000) 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F.3. 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 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use within 150 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The estimated start work date is May 27, 2015.

F.4. AGAR 452.236-75 MAXIMUM WORKWEEK – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (NOV 1996)

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

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

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

The maximum workweek that will be approved is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

NONE

G.2. INVOICES

All invoices SHALL be submitted via IPP (Invoice Processing Platform) at www.ipp.gov.

If you are having any difficulties, you can contact the IPP Customer Support desk at (866) 973-3131.

http://www.ipp.gov/

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys.

(b) Weather conditions: The area is normally accessible year-round but is not guaranteed.

(c) Transportation facilities are by county, state, and forest roads (paved and unpaved).

H.2. UTILITY SERVICES

There may be limited utilities available, but not guaranteed.

H.3. THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES

Location of known threatened or endangered species protected under the Threatened or Endangered Species Act (1973), will be identified for the Contractor before work commences. Upon discovery by either party (Government or Contractor) of additional threatened or endangered species, activity in the area shall cease and the find shall promptly be reported to the other party. Newly discovered or listed threatened or endangered species identified on-the-ground during project operations may result in modification of the project or rescheduling of the operations so that assessment of the threatened or endangered species’ significance can be made and provision for their protection and conservation implemented.

H.4. AGAR 452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

H.5. SSP.1 PREWORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. At this meeting, the Contractor shall be required to furnish his/her tentative progress schedule in writing. The contractor's foreman is encouraged to attend this meeting.

H.6. SSP.2 SUBCONTRACTS

The Contractor shall request permission in writing from the Contracting Officer to subcontract any portion of the contract and furnish sufficient evidence that the subcontractor is experienced and equipped for such work. Written consent to subcontract any portion of the contract shall not be construed to relieve the Contractor of any responsibility under the contract.

H.7. SSP.3 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as required by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, lakes, reservoirs, and other surface waters. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged. Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

(c) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer. The Contractor under the direction of the Contracting Officer, or in the absence of said officer, acting independently, shall immediately take action to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products spills on/or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractors employees directly or indirectly as a result of construction operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean up of petroleum products spills caused by Contractors employees or resulting from construction operations. The Contractor shall immediately report all petroleum products spills to the Contracting Officer.

H.8. SSP.4 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACTOR CAUSED FIRE

The contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of construction operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government resulting from fires set or caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from construction operations.

H.9. SSP.5 AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES AND EQUIPMENT

When requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Forest Service to temporarily use employees and equipment for emergency work whether or not caused by the Contractor. Payment will be made at not less than the current area rate established by the Forest Service. Employees and equipment will be released when other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area is obtained.

H.10. SSP.7 SUPERVISION

The contractor shall directly superintend all work performed or assign an on-site representative who is fully competent in supervising work and who has authority to act for the Contractor. The Contractor and his representative(s) shall have both oral and written command of the English language.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

I.2. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double- Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concern (OCT 2014) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) 52.222-16 Approval of Wage Rates (MAY 2014) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991), Alt 1 (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering -- Construction (OCT 2010) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012)--Alternate I

(SEP 1996)

52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of

Improvements) (APR 2012) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

I.3 AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452-232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996) 452-236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 452-236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452-236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452-236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452-236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452-236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

I.4. FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and

Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a

4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional

System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding

Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

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(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of

Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer

Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror’ s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Trade style, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering.

Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov .

Alternate I (Jul 2013). As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b)(1) for paragraph

(b)(1) of the basic provision:

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. If registration prior to award is not possible, the awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management within 30 days after award or before three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first.

I.5. FAR 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014)

(a) Definitions. See 13 CFR 125.6(e) for definitions of terms used in paragraph (d).

(b) Evaluation preference.

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(1) Offers will be evaluated by adding a factor of 10 percent to the price of all offers, except—

(i) Offers from HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the evaluation preference; and

(ii) Otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.

(2) The factor of 10 percent shall be applied on a line item basis or to any group of items on which award may be made. Other evaluation factors described in the solicitation shall be applied before application of the factor.

(3) When the two highest rated offerors are a HUBZone small business concern and a large business, and the evaluated offer of the HUBZone small business concern is equal to the evaluated offer of the large business after considering the price evaluation preference, award will be made to the HUBZone small business concern.

(c) Waiver of evaluation preference. A HUBZone small business concern may elect to waive the evaluation preference, in which case the factor will be added to its offer for evaluation purposes. The agreements in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause do not apply if the offeror has waived the evaluation preference.

o Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference.

(d) Agreement. A HUBZone small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other HUBZone small business concerns;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by the concern or other HUBZone small business concerns;

(3) General construction.

(i) At least 15 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the prime contractor’s employees;

(ii) At least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the prime contractor’s employees or on a combination of the prime contractor’s employees and employees of

HUBZone small business concern subcontractors;

(iii) No more than 50 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be subcontracted to concerns that are not HUBZone small business concerns; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors.

(i) At least 25 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the prime contractor’s employees;

(ii) At least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the prime contractor’s employees or on a combination of the prime contractor’s employees and employees of

HUBZone small business concern subcontractors;

(iii) No more than 50 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be subcontracted to concerns that are not HUBZone small business concerns.

(e) A HUBZone joint venture agrees that the aggregate of the HUBZone small business concerns to the joint venture, not each concern separately, will perform the applicable percentage of work requirements.

(f)(1) When the total value of the contract exceeds $25,000, a HUBZone small business concern nonmanufacturer agrees to furnish in performing this contract only end items manufactured or produced by

HUBZone small business concern manufacturers.

(2) When the total value of the contract is equal to or less than $25,000, a HUBZone small business concern nonmanufacturer may provide end items manufactured by other than a HUBZone small business concern manufacturer provided the end items are produced or manufactured in the United States.

(3) Paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this section do not apply in connection with construction or service contracts.

(g) Notice. The HUBZone small business offeror acknowledges that a prospective HUBZone awardee must be a HUBZone small business concern at the time of award of this contract. The HUBZone offeror shall provide the

Contracting Officer a copy of the notice required by 13 CFR 126.501 if material changes occur before contract award that could affect its HUBZone eligibility. If the apparently successful HUBZone offeror is not a HUBZone small business concern at the time of award of this contract, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful HUBZone small business concern or other offeror.

Alternate I (Jan 2011). As prescribed in 19.1309(b)(1), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(3) and (d)(4) for paragraphs (d)(3) and (d)(4) of the basic clause:

(3) General construction, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern’s employees; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern’s employees.

I.6. FAR 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014)

(a) Applicability. This clause does not apply to the extent that the Contractor is supplying end products mined, produced, or manufactured in—

(1) Canada, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $25,000 or more;

(2) Israel, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $50,000 or more;

(3) Mexico, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $79,507 or more; or

(4) Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, or the United Kingdom and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $204,000 or more.

(b) Cooperation with Authorities. To enforce the laws prohibiting the manufacture or importation of products mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor, authorized officials may need to conduct investigations to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any product furnished under this contract. If the solicitation includes the provision 52.222-18, Certification

Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products, or the equivalent at 52.212-3(i), the Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of the Treasury, or the Department of Justice by providing reasonable access to records, documents, persons, or premises upon reasonable request by the authorized officials.

(c) Violations. The Government may impose remedies set forth in paragraph (d) for the following violations:

(1) The Contractor has submitted a false certification regarding knowledge of the use of forced or indentured child labor for listed end products.

(2) The Contractor has failed to cooperate, if required, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause, with an investigation of the use of forced or indentured child labor by an Inspector General, Attorney General, or the

Secretary of the Treasury.

(3) The Contractor uses forced or indentured child labor in its mining, production, or manufacturing processes.

(4) The Contractor has furnished under the contract end products or components that have been mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced or indentured child labor. (The Government will not pursue remedies at paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this clause unless sufficient evidence indicates that the

Contractor knew of the violation.)

(d) Remedies.

(1) The Contracting Officer may terminate the contract.

(2) The suspending official may suspend the Contractor in accordance with procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

(3) The debarring official may debar the Contractor for a period not to exceed 3 years in accordance with the procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

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I.7. FAR 52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2014).

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause–

“United States” means the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

“Worker” –

(1) Means any person engaged in performing work on, or in connection with, a contract covered by

Executive Order 13658, and

(i) Whose wages under such contract are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. chapter

8), the Service Contract Labor Standards statute (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), or the Wage Rate

Requirements (Construction) statute (40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV),

(ii) Other than individuals employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as those terms are defined in 29 CFR part 541,

(iii) Regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the individual and the employer.

(2) Includes workers performing on, or in connection with, the contract whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c).

(3) Also includes any person working on, or in connection with, the contract and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship or training program registered with the Department of Labor’s Employment and

Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the

Office of Apprenticeship.

(b) Executive Order Minimum Wage rate.

(1) The Contractor shall pay to workers, while performing in the United States, and performing on, or in connection with, this contract, a minimum hourly wage rate of $10.10 per hour beginning January 1, 2015.

(2) The Contractor shall adjust the minimum wage paid, if necessary, beginning January 1, 2016 and annually thereafter, to meet the Secretary of Labor’s annual E.O. minimum wage. The Administrator of the

Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (the Administrator) will publish annual determinations in the

Federal Register no later than 90 days before the effective date of the new E.O. minimum wage rate. The

Administrator will also publish the applicable E.O. minimum wage on www.wdol.gov (or any successor website) and on all wage determinations issued under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the

Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute. The applicable published E.O. minimum wage is incorporated by reference into this contract.

(3)(i) The Contractor may request a price adjustment only after the effective date of the new annual E.O.

minimum wage determination. Prices will be adjusted only if labor costs increase as a result of an increase in the annual E.O. minimum wage, and for associated labor costs and relevant subcontract costs.

Associated labor costs shall include increases or decreases that result from changes in…