AG-9AB5-S-15-0075_CNF_Fab_Install_Gates.pdf

.OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP #AG-9AB5-S-15-0075

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

June 15, 2015

PAGE OF PAGES

1 68

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

745745, 745811, 745847

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):

CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST

FOREST GATE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION PROJECT

Price Range:

Price range is between $25,000 and $100,000.

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 10 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to proceed and complete the work not later than 90 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 July 7, 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-15-0075 Project: Gate Fabrication and Installation Project

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

**SCHEDULE OF ITEMS**

GATE FABRICATION & INSTALLATION PROJECT

CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST

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.

Pay Item No. Item Description

Method of Measure

Est Quan Unit Unit Price Amount

Silverado Fire BAER Gates

01 71 13 Mobilization LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

32 30 00 A Site improvements – Gates DQ 2 EA $__________ $__________

32 30 00 B Site Improvements – Pipe Barriers LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

Subtotal Silverado Fire BAER Gates $__________

Falcon Group Campground Gates

01 71 13 Mobilization LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

02 41 00 Demolition LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

32 30 00 B Site Improvements – Gates DQ 3 EA $__________ $__________

Subtotal Falcon Group Campground Gates $__________

Viejas Indian Reservation Gates

01 71 13 Mobilization LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

02 41 00 Demolition LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

31 10 00 Site Clearing LSQ 1 LS $__________ $__________

32 30 00 Site Improvements – Gates DQ 3 EA $__________ $__________

Viejas Indian Reservation Gates $__________

TOTAL $__________

NOTES:

1. OFFERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO: nlruggeri@fs.fed.us.

Failure to submit offers by email may result in your proposal not being considered.

mailto:nlruggeri@fs.fed.us

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM 1 – SILVERADO FIRE BAER GATES

C.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This project consists of work included here, but not limited to: Fabrication and installation of two steel gates and approximately 60 linear feet of steel pipe rail barriers to keep vehicles and off road vehicles from driving around new gates. Contract time is 30 days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.

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.

C.2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specifications are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

CSI specifications applicable to this contract are listed below and are contained in this contract:

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 71 13 MOBILIZATION

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

32 30 00 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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

C.2. PROJECT LOCATION

The work is located on the Trabuco Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest in the County of Riverside.

A map is enclosed with GPS coordinates to assist in locating the approximate gate locations.

C.3. CONTRACT TIME

Estimated start work date is July 20, 2015. The contract time will be 30 calendar days. Contract time includes delays for weather; transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanups.

C.4. 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.5. PRICE RANGE

The price range of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

C.6. 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. Work Hours. Work hours are from 8:00 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.

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

f. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

g. 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.

h. 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.

i. 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.

C.7. PRE-BID TOUR

A Pre-Bid Tour will not be conducted. Offerors are highly encouraged to inspect the project work sites on their own.

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. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall appoint a Project Manager and/or engineer to coordinate all contractor activities during construction and to liaise with the Contracting Officer Representative and/or Contracting Officer and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Surveyor shall be licensed in the State of California. Contractor shall designate in writing an on-site superintendent to be on-site at all times that any construction activities take place and to coordinate all site work.

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.

C.11. AGAR 452.211-72 Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in this solicitation.

C.12. FOREST CONTACT

For information regarding site conditions, contact Whitney Hosseini (858) 674-2925 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

ITEM 2 – FALCON GROUP CAMPGROUND GATES

C.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This project consists of work included here, but not limited to: Fabrication and installation of three (3) steel gates and removal and disposal of one existing gate at gate entrance. Contract time is 30 days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.

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.

C.2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specifications are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

CSI specifications applicable to this contract are listed below and are contained in this contract:

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 71 13 MOBILIZATION

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

32 30 00 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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

C.2. PROJECT LOCATION

The work is located at Falcon Group Campground on the Trabuco Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest in the County of Orange.

C.3. CONTRACT TIME

Estimated start work date is July 20, 2015. The contract time will be 30 calendar days. Contract time includes delays for weather; transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanups.

C.4. 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.5. PRICE RANGE

The price range of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

C.6. 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. Work Hours. Work hours are from 8:00 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.

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

f. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

g. 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.

h. 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.

i. 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.

A Pre-Bid Tour will not be conducted. Offerors are highly encouraged to inspect the project work sites on their own.

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. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall appoint a Project Manager and/or engineer to coordinate all contractor activities during construction and to liaise with the Contracting Officer Representative and/or Contracting Officer and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Surveyor shall be licensed in the State of California. Contractor shall designate in writing an on-site superintendent to be on-site at all times that any construction activities take place and to coordinate all site work.

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.

C.11. AGAR 452.211-72 Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in this solicitation.

C.12 FOREST CONTACT

For information regarding site conditions, contact Whitney Hosseini (858) 674-2925 between the hours of 8:00

ITEM 3 – VIEJAS INDIAN RESERVATION GATES

C.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This project consists of work included here, but not limited to: Fabrication and installation of two (2) steel gates and removal and disposal of one existing road gate. Coordination between the Forest Service, the Viejas Indian Reservations Fire Department and the contractor will be necessary to be fully successful in completing the gate installations. Contract time is 30 days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.

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.

C.2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specifications are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

CSI specifications applicable to this contract are listed below and are contained in this contract:

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 71 13 MOBILIZATION

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

32 30 00 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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

C.2. PROJECT LOCATION

The work is located on the Palomar Ranger District and the Descanso Ranger District on the Cleveland National Forest in the County of San Diego. Maps are enclosed to assist in locating the approximate gate locations.

C.3. CONTRACT TIME

Estimated start work date is July 20, 2015. The contract time will be 30 calendar days. Contract time includes delays for weather; transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanups.

C.4. 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.5. PRICE RANGE

The price range of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

C.6. 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. Work Hours. Work hours are from 8:00 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.

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

f. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

g. 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.

h. 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.

i. 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.

A Pre-Bid Tour will not be conducted. Offerors are highly encouraged to inspect the project work sites on their own.

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. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall appoint a Project Manager and/or engineer to coordinate all contractor activities during construction and to liaise with the Contracting Officer Representative and/or Contracting Officer and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Surveyor shall be licensed in the State of California. Contractor shall designate in writing an on-site superintendent to be on-site at all times that any construction activities take place and to coordinate all site work.

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.

C.11. AGAR 452.211-72 Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in this solicitation.

C.12. FOREST CONTACT

For information regarding site conditions, contact Whitney Hosseini (858) 674-2925 between the hours of 8:00

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 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use within 30 calendar days for Item 1, 30 calendar days for Item 2, and 30 calendar days for Item 3 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 July 20, 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 8:00 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 are no utilities available.

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) 52.222-3 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) 52.222-16 Approval of Wage Rates (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)…