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02/23/2015 1500 PD

02/09/2015

530-226-2451MARILYN LADD

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INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

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TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

FALL RIVER MILLS CA 96028-0220

PO BOX 220

HAT CREEK RANGER DISTRICT

USDA FS LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST

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REDDING CA 96002

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

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13a.

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

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24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Project Name: 2015 CYPRESS PLANTATION MASTICATION Hat Creek Ranger District, Lassen National Forest

Include pricing in the Schedule of Items.

With size limitations, offers will be accepted hardcopy or electronically.

Please provide the following information.

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

XX

DATED

MARILYN LADD

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

DUNS#: ___________________________

Email: __________________________

Delivery: 05/11/2015

Period of Performance: 06/01/2015 to 05/31/2017

001 Mastication of 591.1 acres within the Cypress

Plantation area

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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Lassen National Forest

CONTINUATION OF SF1449

2015 Cypress Plantation Mastication Project

Schedule of Item

Item Description Acres Price/Acre Total Price

0001 Mastication 591.1 $_________ $__________________

TOTAL $__________________

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

There is no need to return any portion of the solicitation that is not part of your response. PLEASE

SEPARATE YOUR PRICE FROM YOUR TECHNICAL RESPONSE.

Submission of quotes by email is preferred, to mladd@fs.fed.us Responses may be mailed or delivered to: USDA FS NCASA (c/o M.Ladd)

3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002

RESPONSE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD

SAM (System for Award Management) Entity

SAM replaces and consolidates CCR (Central Contractor Registration), ORCA (Online Representations and Certifications) and other systems. Quoters must have a DUNS Number and an Active SAM Entity to receive award.

1. Quoters WITH an Active SAM Entity shall provide their DUNS Number.

2. Quoters WITHOUT an Active SAM Entity SHALL:

a. Fill out FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, and return it completed as part of the quote. The Provision has been provided in full-text in the Solicitation Provisions section.

b. Quoters may submit offers before SAM Entity Registration/Activation is complete, but are advised that Activation may take 7-10 days to process after Registering and award may follow as soon as one day after the Solicitation closes. Quoters without an Active SAM Entity registration cannot receive award and will be bypassed in award decision..

There is no cost to obtain a DUNS Number or SAM Entity or to contact the Federal Service Desk (FSD) through the official sources.

To obtain a DUNS Number: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform To Register or Renew a SAM Entity Registration: www.sam.gov To contact the SAM Helpdesk (The Federal Service Desk, or FSD): www.fsd.gov

AGAR Provision 452.209-70 All Quoters shall fill out AGAR Provision 452.209-70 (Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction, Deviation 2012-01, Alternate 1) and return it as a part of the quote.

Response to Evaluation Factors (Technical and Price Criteria) Quoters must respond to all Evaluation Factors as described in the Evaluation Factors section.

Incomplete responses may not be considered.

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CONTRACT CLAUSES

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 or provision may be accessed electronically at:

www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm (AGAR).

The following clauses are incorporated by reference.

FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantities (APR 1984)

FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEP 2013) (http://www.usda.gov/biopreferred)

FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate

Applicants -- Alternate I (FEB 2012)

AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

AGAR 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

AGAR 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996)

AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

The following clauses are included in full text.

2. AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from Date of Award through two (2) years. Estimated start work date is June 1, 2015.

3. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014)

(2) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

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

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)"(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19

U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved].

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of

Div. C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014)

(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

(10) Reserved (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

(12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

(13) [Reserved] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

(15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

(iv) Alternate III (Oct 2014) of 52.219-9.

(18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

(15 U.S.C. 657 f).

(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business

(EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O. 13126).

(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

(30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

(33) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(34)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(35)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O. 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-13.

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(36)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (E.O. 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

(37) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(38)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (JUN 2014) (E.O.

13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

(39) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O.

13513).

(40) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(41)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103- 182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

(ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(42) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(43) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(44) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(45) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(46) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

(47) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(48) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(49) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

(50) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(51) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(52) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(53)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and

41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

The Following Statement is for Information Only. It is Not a Wage Determination.

Employee Class: 08160: Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment (WG-8)Monetary Wage: $ 22.79 per hour + Fringe The full text of the applicable SCA Wage Determination, 77-0727 Rev.-46. The full text of the applicable SCA Wage Determination is included in this Contract as an attachment

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O.13495).

(8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

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

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(ix) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

(xi) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013).

(xiv) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247- 64.

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

4. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-5

Inspection of Services (FAR 52.246-4) (Aug 1996)

a) Definition: “Services” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

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Cypress Plantation Mastication Page 8 of 29 AG-9AC7-S-15-0051 the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

e) If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may—

1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may—

1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

2) Terminate the contract for default.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

5. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The Lassen National Forest intends to secure services to mechanically alter, with mastication type equipment, ground and ladder fuels by reducing tree densities within the plantation and grinding live brush along with slash and down woody debris.

The contract area is within the Cypress Plantation Project Area on the Lassen National Forest. The Contractor shall furnish all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies (unless specified elsewhere as Government furnished), and incidentals necessary to complete the project including quality control, in compliance with the terms, specifications and requirements of this contract

The current condition of the mastication unit is 250 to 300 plantation trees per arce over most of the project area with some areas being lighter and a few areas that are heavier with a very heavy componite of six to eigh foot tall Manzanita and Snow brush with some rocky areas . The desired outcome from this contract is to reach the following objectives:

(1) Utilize Mastication to reduce inter-tree competition for moisture, nutrients and light in densely stocked Plantations;

(2) Maximize individual tree growth and vigor;

(3) Reduce the threat of major insect attack; and

(4) Re-arrange ladder fuels to reduce the potential for an extreme wildfire.

This contract includes the requirement for the use biobased products when applicable and available. The following are a list of categories for biopreferred products required for the performance of this service contract:

Equipment Lubricants, Hydraulic Fuels, Fuel Additives, and Engine Oils. Information about the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov.

6. PROJECT LOCATIONS AND BOUNDARIES

Location: The project is located on the Hat Creek Ranger Districts, Lassen National Forest, in Shasta County, California. The legal description for the project area is as follows: T.34N R.3E Sec.26, 27, 34 and 35. The project areas known as unit 5 and is approximately 591.1 acres.

Boundaries: The boundaries of all work units not along roads are marked with a Pink paint stripe at Diameter Breast Height (DBH) with a pink butt mark at ground level, facing into the work unit with blue flagging. If the boundaries or non-work areas are to be marked in a different manner, the Government shall inform the Contractor.

Accessibility: The work units may be accessed from Hwy 89 to Forest road 34N19 (26 Road) to Forest road 34N60 and 34N96. (See attached maps)

Maps: The maps are intended to show only the general size, shape, and location of the unit and area. The locations on the Project Map are approximate and the locations on the ground take precedence over the locations on the Project Map. If the maps conflict with the field marking the field markings shall govern. Positions of features are approximate.

7. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS

Mastication Prescription and Work Methods The Contractor shall mechanically masticate trees to meet management objectives as described below. The technical specifications are based on the overall composition and condition of the stand, and are intended as a guidelines to achieve a high quality final product in a professional manner. Contractor shall use silvicultural knowledge to identify and adjust to variations within the stand.

A. Contractor shall always leave Baker Cypress and disregard them for spacing purposes (no Baker Cypress shall be masticated in this project.

B. Contractor shall leave all Conifers that are larger than 10 inch DBH and shall include these trees for spacing purposes.

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C. Contractor shall select additional leave-trees from those live conifers at least 24” tall and up to the maximum cut DBH, to achieve average spacing of 20’ x 20’

a. Leave-trees shall be the healthiest, most vigourous, and best-formed trees of the preferred species in the stand, as evidenced by the tallest height, largest crowns and crown ratios, straightest stems, and the least amount of damage or disease.

b. The leave-tree spacing is an average and may be varied up to 25% (wider or tighter) to leave the most superior individual crop trees. It is more important to leave the best trees, than to have uniform spacing. Averaged over the stand, leave tree spacing shall not be materially increased or decreased.

c. Leave trees shall be selected within the order of species preference as listed below in paragraph D. This order of preference only applies if the trees are free of damage or defect. In most cases tree vigor will help the Contractor determine which trees will best inhabit the site.

d. Planted trees shall take precedence over natural trees.

e. No Lodgepole Pine shall be selected as a leave tree.

f. Where undamaged trees are not available, select leave-trees with the least amount of damage.

D. Selection of leave trees shall be made in following priority order: 1. Sequoia, 2. Sugar Pine, 3.

Douglas Fir, 4. Incence Cedar 5. Ponderosa/Jeffery Pine 6. White Fir.

E. All other live trees not left as leave trees shall be masticated from top down to maximum stump heightn of 6 inches above ground (this includes precommercial sized conifer trees 2.0 inches dbh to

9.9 inches dbh.

F. All other undesiresable vegetation and debris including dead trees (maximum dbh of 9.9 inches) shall be masticated to a maximum height of 6 inches above ground. .

G. Trees shall be completely severed from the stump. Trees shall be cut below the lowest live limb, except when prevented by obstacles. Stump height shall not exceed 6 inches above ground level except when prevented by natural obstacles, in which case stump height shall not exceed 4 inches above the natural obstacle.

H. No masticated piece shall be longer that four feet in length and all limbs shall be masticated off the top side of the bole of the tree.

Equipment Specifications - All mechanical equipment proposed for use on this contract shall be in good operating condition and meet the following specifications:

1) Climbing/working ability up to 35 % slope

2) Capable of moving within stands without damaging leave trees

3) Ability to masticate a standing tree from top down

4) Operator cab, engine, and arm shall be able to rotate 360 degrees

5) Non-leaking fluid systems

6) Equipment meets or exceeds OSHA specifications.

General Requirements

1) Contractor shall exercise extreme care to prevent damage to leave-trees and shall protect residual trees from damage and scarring as a result of contract operations

2) Equipment shall not operate on slopes greater than 35%.

3) Machine operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize additional soil disturbance or compaction.

4) Refueling, maintenance, and repair shall be done at landings or forest roads where practicable.

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5) Equipment shall not cross or operate in meadows, stream course protection, archeological sites, trails, land improvements, Habitat Conservation or other non-work areas without approval of the

COR.

6) Contractor shall avoid operating equipment when soil conditions are such that excessive damage will result. If soil moisture levels, due to adverse or unusual weather conditions, are causing excess resource damage or ruts as determined by the Forest Service. Contractor may need to construction erosion control structures and maintain the structures to protect the area. Prior to suspending operations for a season all relevant erosion control work shall be completed. This work includes but is not limited to smoothing landings, removing ruts from roads, construct cross ditches, water bars or water-spreading ditches on landings, skid trails and roads.

7) Contractor shall exercise extreme care to prevent damage to all physical improvements (fences, telephone lines, established land corners, buildings, ditches, etc.) within the contract area. Contractor shall be liable for damage to physical improvements and shall make immediate repairs to damaged physical improvements at no additional cost to the Government.

8) All roads and trails designated by the Government as needed for fire protection shall at all times be kept free of logs, brush and debris resulting from Contractor’s operations.

9) Other open roads shall be kept free of mastication operations or piling debris. This includes road surfaces, cut banks, roadside ditches, and culverts.

10) Contractor shall notify the COR when a unit is complete before moving out of the general area.

Traffic Control - All equipment shall be contained within the project boundary. When Contractor’s operation are in progress adjacent to or on Forest Service controlled roads and trails open to public travel, Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain all temporary traffic controls which provide the road user with adequate warning of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions associated with Contractor’s operations. Devices shall be specified as in the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highway” (MUTCD). Devices shall be appropriate to current conditions and covered or removed when not needed.

Contractor shall be responsible to clear overhanging or fallen trees and snags across roads accessing the project area and keep roads free of activity debris.

8. NON-TREATMENT AREAS

These areas may be excluded from treatment for consideration of wildlife habitat, utilities, archeological sites, trails, land improvements, stream course protection, and/or areas with excessive rock or steep ground or areas inoperable due to the average tree diameter being greater than 10 inches DBH (such as areas where equipment cannot operate and masticate brush between 10 inch trees). If such areas are one acre in size or larger or a substantial amount of smaller areas within a work stand, then the area will be deducted from the contract acreage and no payment will be made for these acres. Should unworkable areas be encountered, that have not been delineated by the Forest Service, the contractor shall notify the COR, as soon as possible.

9. DEFINITIONS

a) Average Tree Spacing - The distance in feet between leave trees as defined in specifications.

b) Contracting Officer - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his authority.

c) Contracting Officer's Representative - the COR is the on-site Contract Administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of a COR are defined in the letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

d) Cut Trees - Trees within the minimum-maximum cut range as defined in the specifications that are not selected as leave tree.

e) DBH (Diameter Breast Height) - Outside diameter of the tree stem at a point 4-1/2 feet above uphill side of the tree.

f) Excess Trees - Any remaining tree that should have been cut as determined by inspection.

g) Healthy Tree - A healthy tree is one that is undamaged due to defects or deformity resulting from agents such as wind, snow, animals, insects, diseases, or equipment.

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h) Leave Tree - Those trees left uncut to meet the average spacing requirements and trees over the maximum cut size as stated in the…