Solicitation and Attachments.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9AC7-S-12-0044

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFQ)

3. DATE ISSUED

08/27/2012

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

595858

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Northern California Acquisition Service Area Lassen National Forest 2550 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130

Same as block 7.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Katherine E. Pasini

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 530-252-6621

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):

Chester Air Base Gate Repair

Estimated price range: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

Please mail to: Katherine Pasini 2550 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 Fax: 530-252-6408 Email: kepasini@fs.fed.us

NAICS Code: 238290

Small Business Size Standard: $14 million

DUNS: ________________________

TAX ID: ________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 30 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

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 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 4:30pm (hour) local time 09/11/12. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

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

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

COR

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)

CONTINUATION SHEET Solicitation No. AG-9AC7-S-12-0044

Name of Offeror or Contractor

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY

Method of Measure

PAY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

AND PRICES/COSTS

Chester Air Base Gate Repair

Supply and install gate operator that meets performance requirements on Section 1.5 of the Additional Specifications if required.

1 LS JOB xxxxx $_________

2 Supply and install new automatic reverse loop detectors and exit loop detector. 1 LS xxxxx $_________

3 Supply and install gate access controls, telephone intercom and software if required. 1 LS xxxxx $_________

Configure controls for vehicle gate operator, access control, telephone intercom system, reverse loop detectors and automatic exit loop detector.

1 LS xxxxx $_________

TOTAL AMOUNT $_________

Option A Supply and install vehicle cantilever gate that meets performance requirements on Section 1.5 of the Additional Specifications.

1 LS xxxxx $_________

TOTAL OPTION A $_________

TOTAL AMOUNT AND OPTION A $_________

Option B

Supply and install new complete 16 foot opening vertical pivot gate system with fencing that meets performance requirements on Section 1.5 of the Additional Specifications.

1 LS xxxxx $_________

B1 Install approximate 13 foot manual swing gate to meet new 16 foot opening. 1 LS xxxxx $_________

TOTAL OPTION B $_________

TOTAL AMOUNT AND OPTION B $_________

Option C

Supply and install cantilever gate with 16 foot opening that meets performance requirements on Section 1.5 of the Additional Specifications.

1 LS xxxxx $_________

C1 Install approximate 13 foot manual swing gate to meet new 16 foot opening. 1 LS xxxxx $_________

TOTAL OPTION C $_________

TOTAL AMOUNT AND OPTION C $_________

Option D

Install approximate 13 foot new horizontal swing gate for access control and telecom intercom pad. ONLY APPLIES TO

OPTIONS B &C

1 LS xxxxx $_________

TOTAL OPTION D $_________

Option E Convert existing gate access control and telephone intercom system to wireless. 1 LS xxxxx $_________

TOTAL AMOUNT OPTION E $_________

Chester Airbase Gate Repair Solicitation No. AG-9AC7-S-12-0044

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Introduction/Scope:

This project will remove the existing entrance security gate at the Chester Air Base and replace it with a commercially available vehicle gate. This may include the replacement of the automatic reverse loop detectors and automatic exit loop detector. It may also consist of a gate operator, gate access controls, telecom system, installation of telescoping horizontal swing control panel and minor fence work to adapt the new gate to existing fence as required.

Award will be for the schedule and options that are most advantageous to the government.

Background Information:

The current existing tracked gate at the Chester Air Base has failed numerous times since it was commissioned in 2002. During the winter months snow plow operators have destroyed and removed the track. The gate continually requires manual operation.

Desired Outcomes: Replace existing vehicle gate with new vehicle gate that meets requirements on Section 1.5 of Additional Specifications.

Required Service:

1. Replace existing vehicle gate with cantilever or vertical pivot gate.

2. Use existing gate operator unless contractor’s selected vehicle gate is not compatible with existing gate operator then contractor shall provide gate operator at no additional cost to the government.

3. Use existing gate access controls unless contractor’s selected vehicle gate is not compatible with existing gate access controls then contractor shall provide gate access controls at no additional cost to the government.

4. Replace existing gate automatic reverse loop detectors and automatic exit loop detector.

5. Use existing gate telecom system unless contractor’s selected vehicle gate is not compatible with existing gate telecom system then contractor shall provide telecom system at no additional cost to the government.

6. Install required fence work in order to adapt new gate to existing fence.

7. Install all new items to existing lines, powers and controls where possible.

8. Program and configure controls for vehicle gate operator, access control, telephone intercom system, automatic reverse loop detector and automatic exit loop detector.

9. Start and commission new vehicle gate and controls.

Special Requirements:

1. NEPA is not required as this is routine maintenance.

2. Building permits are not required.

3. This project is in an urban setting, no special wildland requirements are necessary.

4. Schedule of performance is restricted. The approved schedule for this project shall be a normal 5 each 10-hour day workweek.

5. Work area is level and clear, access to site is open.

6. Work shall not interfere with air base operations (see attached photos).

7. Contractor’s proposal shall include use of existing infra-structure, where no specific deviation is proposed and detailed in the proposal, it will be understood that the contractor has included arrangements to install the units in their existing locations using the existing electrical. Minor deviations to the mounting, fence work, and gate systems are allowed.

8. Contractor shall be licensed in their home state as required by that state for security chain link fence and gate work.

b. Measurable Performance Standards

1. Gate shall withstand a design ground snow load of 100 psf.

2. Gate operator shall be strong enough to pull/lift gate through an unfrozen 4 feet snow drift.

3. Gate shall withstand and operate in design wind load of 85 mph (3 second gust) and 25 mph sustained wind.

4. Vehicle gate, gate operator and security controls shall have a capacity of at least

100 cycles a day.

c. Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)

(i) Monitoring Method

a. Submittals will be checked with manufacturer’s technicians for installation best practices, highest efficiency and highest warranty standards.

b. Inspection methods will be used to determine that manufacturer’s recommendations for operating at the rated efficiency within existing configuration requirements are met.

c. Deviations only as allowed by the COR will be approved and then only for reasons of space of existing vehicle gate or compatibility with existing operational configuration (controls).

(ii) Incentives/Disincentives for Meeting or Not Meeting the Performance Standards

a. Due to the lack of traffic analysis data any unit installed to manufacturer’s recommended maximum performance and efficiency over a 100 cycles a day will meet duty cycle requirements.

b. When an inspection is called, the item or unit is expected to be completely prepared for next installation phase or for final commissioning. Time and overhead for re-inspection for items not complete or not installed to manufacturer’s highest recommended operating efficiency standards or practices may be deducted from the final payment. Where multiple re-inspections are required, each re-inspection may be deducted.

c. After the second re-inspection a cure notice will be issued and recorded on the contractor’s performance evaluation.

d. Higher efficiency vehicle gates, efficient use of Government Inspector’s time and more usage of existing infrastructure as well as cost will be of benefit in the contractor’s final performance evaluation.

PROJECT LOCATION

Administration of this contract is handled out of the Lassen National Forest Supervisor Office at 2550 Riverside Drive in Susanville, California.

The physical location of the work is in Northeastern California. Chester is approximately 126 miles north of Reno Nevada on US395 to CA36 (west). Chester is east of Red Bluff California approximately 71 miles on CA36 (east). The physical address within Chester is Rogers Field Chester, CA 96020.

Provide the project location along with a detailed description of how the project may be reached.

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 Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

(FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

(FAR 52.211-3)(JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Specification Address Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges (EM-7720-100) (August 1996) Stock No. ISBN 0-16-048801-X

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

Or you may access them from: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/acad/welcome.htm.

Specification Address AASHTO Standards American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

341 National Press Building Washington, DC 20024

ACI American Concrete Institution Box 19150 Redford Station Detroit, MI 48219

ASTM Standards American Society for Testing Materials 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 199-5462

MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Work is estimated to begin September 18, 2012.

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

Within 7 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 5 days per week 10 hour days.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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.

Existing fence, gate, gate operator, gate access controls, automatic reverse loop detectors, automatic exit loop detectors, and telecom system are currently in place at the project site and available for use at award of the contract.

AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror may be scheduled after contract award.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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. Existing Equipment Information

1. Existing Vehicle Gate Operator

a. Make: DoorKing

b. Model: Model 9150

c. Power: 120 Volts, 60 Hz

d. Motor: 1 HP

e. Year: 2001

2. Existing Vehicle Gate Controls and Telecom System

a. Make: DoorKing

b. Model: 1812 Access Plus Telephone Entry

c. Power: 16.5 VAC, 20 VA

d. Year: 2001

Utility Services

Details in Specification section 32 31 13.53 paragraph 1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

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

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (FEB 2012) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (NOV 2011) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(JAN 2011)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JULY 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUNE 2010) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JULY 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JULY 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988) 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-23 Notice Of Requirement For Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity

For Construction (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 (SEPT 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (JUL 2012) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) Alternate I (JUL 1995) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.223-12 Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 1995) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (May 2008) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 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)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) Alternate II (APR 1984)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

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)

FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SEP 2010)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (

46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the

Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means—

(3) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(4) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

NONE

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that—

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

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(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act.

(1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including—

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (Dollars)* Item 1:

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______ Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______ Item 2: _______ _______ _______ Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______ Domestic construction material [List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.] [Include other applicable supporting information.] [* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).]

FAR 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections

Payment Bond Irrevocable letter of credit (ILC) Tripartite escrow agreement

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

AGAR 452.228-70 ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF SECURITY (NOV 1996)

If furnished as security, money orders, drafts, cashier's checks, or certified checks shall be drawn payable to: USDA Forest Service.

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--CONSTRUCTION

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

(1) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(2) Representations and Other Instructions

(3) Contract Clauses

(4) Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

(5) The Specifications

(6) Drawings

SUBMITTALS, SHOP DRAWINGS, MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced By Specification No.

Time of Government Approval after

Submittal See Section 32 31 13.53 Paragraph 1.7 7 days See Section 34 71 13.19 Paragraph 1.3 7 days See Section 03 30 00 Paragrpah 1.3 7 days

SHOP DRAWINGS

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced By Specification No.

Time of Government Approval after

Submittal See Section 32 31 13.53 Paragraph 1.7 7 days See Section 34 71 13.19 Paragraph 1.3 7 days

MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

The following material certifications and/or testing reports shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced By Specification No.

See Section 32 31 13.53 Paragraph 1.7 7 days See Section 34 71 13.19 Paragraph 1.3

PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the 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 directed 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.

(1) 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 nor more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(2) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the

Contracting Officer.

(c) All petroleum products or other hazardous substances (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120) shall not be released on or into land, rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative. The Contractor shall dispose of waste oil, vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), and oily rags in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and such material shall be transported off government property in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

(1) If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR

112) including certification by a registered professional engineer. This plan shall include notification of appropriate state and local officials, the Contracting Officer, and other appropriate agencies.

(2) If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on the Project Area, the

Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to ensure that any release of such oil or oil products does not enter on or into land, rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto and shall conform to the federal, state, and local regulations.

(3) The Contractor shall immediately take action to notify the appropriate agencies (including the

Contracting Officer, or designated representative), contain, and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases which are on or in the vicinity of the project and which are caused by the Contractor's employees, directly or indirectly, as a result of construction operations. In the event the Government determines that additional resources beyond those of the Contractor's are required, the Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of the additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean up of petroleum products or other hazardous substance releases caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from construction operations.

(4) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, or designated representative, of any hazardous materials (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120) to be used on the job and shall have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for those materials available on the job. All such materials shall be labelled in accordance with federal and state regulations.

CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

A. Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

B. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government.

All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

C. Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not--

1. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3. Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4. Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (I) below.

D. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

E. The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work.

Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

F. The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

G. If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

H. If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

I. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagman and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administrations and applicable safety codes.

The Contractor shall furnish, erect, maintain, and remove when notified any project identification signs shown on the drawings.

Necessary warning signs and guards shall be posted during blasting operations to safeguard the public.

FINAL CLEANUP

The following is in addition to FAR Clause 52.236-12.

Contractor shall remove and dispose all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to camp refuse such as tin cans, aluminum foil, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of upon completion of the trail construction, all stakes, old culverts, flagging, and similar debris within the project area. This cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made. All debris shall be disposed off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements.

PUBLIC OFFICIALS NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE

There shall be no personal liability upon the Government or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them by, or within the scope of the contract, it being understood that in all such matters they act solely as agents and representatives of the Government.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE (AGAR 452.236-77) (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor’s Responsibility for Fire Fighting. (1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, Protection of existing vegetation, structures, equipment, utilities, and improvements, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work.

(2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contactor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

(b) Contractor’s Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor’s Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the Changes clause, FAR 52.243-4.

(NOTE: See Fire Plan Requirements referenced in the attachments.

SAFETY

Safety Plan: Submit Safety plan to include but not limited to identification of inherently hazardous conditions that could lead to serious injury or loss of life and safety procedures.

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Title Pages

1. Specification List 1

2. Specifications 16

3. Project Drawings (Attached) or (Separate) 11

Page No

Description

1 Cover Sheet 2 Site Map 3 Existing Gate Details 4 Schedule A 5 Schedule B 6 Schedule C 7 Option B 8 Option B_Detail A 9-11 Photos

4. Fire Plan 8

SPECIFICATION LIST

SPEC NO. DESCRIPTION

32 32 13.53 High-Security Chain Link Fences and Gates 34 71 13.19 Road Closure Devices (Option B) 03 30 00 Cast-in- Place Concrete

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2012)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238290.

(2) The small business size standard is $14.0 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008,…