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A - Continuation of SF1449 Response Required to be Considered for Award

B - Contract Clauses Full Text Clauses Clauses Incorporated by Reference

C - Contract Documents

1. Description of Work

2. Description of Project

3. Project Locations / Access

4. Contract Time

5. Restrictions on Work

6. Technical Requirements

7. Contractor-Furnished Components

8. Government-Furnished Components

9. Specifications

Locating and Monumenting Plots Plot Location and Monumenting Photographic Arrays Setting (Stand) Data Plot Order and Tasks Plot Data Tree Data

10. Contractor Quality Control

11. Inspection and Acceptance

Acceptance

12. Payments, Deductions and Invoicing

13. Approval of Subcontracting

14. Post Award Conference

15. Additional Contractor Requirements

Personnel Qualifications Archaeological and Historic Sites Emergencies Equipment Cleaning Safety/Traffic Control Prevention of Oil Spills

16. List of Attachments D - Solicitation Provisions

Full Text Provisions Provisions Incorporated by Reference

E - Evaluation Factors Evaluation Factors

A - Continuation of SF1449

Response Required to be Considered for Award

Submission of Quotes There is no need to return any portion of the solicitation that is not part of a quote.

Submission of quotes by email is preferred, to svincent02@fs.fed.us.

Submission of quotes by fax of up to 20 pages is acceptable to 530-226-2474.

Quotes may be mailed or delivered to USDA FS NCASA (c/o SVincent) | 3644 Avtech Parkway | Redding, CA 96002.

SAM Entity Required to Receive Award SAM replaces and consolidates CCR (Central Contractor Registration), ORCA (Online Representations

SMMU McBride Plantation Stand Exams Page 3 of 57 mailto:svincent02@fs.fed.us 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 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. Quoters may submit quotes before SAM Entity Registration/ Activation is complete, but are advised that Activation takes 7-10 to process after registering and that the Government is not obligated to delay award while an Entity becomes Active.

There is no cost to obtain a DUNS Number or SAM Entity or to contact the FSD through the official sources.

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

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

Incomplete quotes may not be considered.

Site Visit (Pre-Quote) While no pre-quote site visit is planned, Quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. Quoters may visit the site unaccompanied at their convenience, but should first contact Nisha Van Hees at nvanhees@fs.fed.us or 530-926-9664 to ascertain accessibility, directions and other pertinent information.

Solicitation Questions Please contact Sandra Vincent with any other questions about the solicitation at svincent02@fs.fed.us or 530-226-2408.

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Full Text Clauses

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. (JAN 2017)

(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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(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: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

[ ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 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 (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[ ] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[ ] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) (Reserved)

[ ] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

[ ] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

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[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (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)

[X] (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 (JUN 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 (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ ] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

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

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[X] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (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. 657f).

[X] (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, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[ ] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[ ] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (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 (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

[X] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[ ] (35) (Removed)

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become

SMMU McBride Plantation Stand Exams Page 7 of 57 effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

[ ] (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

[ ] (37)(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.)

[ ](38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ](39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[ ] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

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

[ ] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ](ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[ ] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[ ] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[ ] (49)(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

SMMU McBride Plantation Stand Exams Page 8 of 57 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.

[ ] (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[ ] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[ ] (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (60) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(12)).

[ ] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (62)(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

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[ ] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (4) 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).

[ ] (5) 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).

[ ] (6) 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).

[ ] (7) 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).

[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

[ ] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[ ] (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C.

5112(p)(1)).

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

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

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

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(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) of this paragraph 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 (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 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.

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 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.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xii) [X] (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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[ ] (B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xvii) (Removed)

Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 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.

(xxiii) 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.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar (FAR, clauses and provisions starting with 52) and http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm (AGAR, clauses and provisions starting with 452)

(End of clause)

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

Per FAR Clause 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014), the following information is provided:

The following is for information only. It is not a wage determination. The applicable wage determination is provided as an attachment.

Employee Class: 08190 Forestry Technician (WG-8) | Monetary Wage: $23.69 plus fringe

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (JAN 2017)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991)

52.245-1 Government Property. (JAN 2017) - Alternate I (APR 2012)

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage. (NOV 1996)

452.236-77 Emergency Response. (NOV 1996)

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C - Contract Documents

1. Description of Work

The intent of this contract is to secure services for the installation and measurement of common stand exams plots (fixed and variable), Browns Fuels Transects, Snag Count Plots, and Wildlife Habitat Surveys on the Shasta-McCloud Management Unit, Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

Stand exam plot installation and data collection shall comply with Common Stand Exam Field Guide, Region 5, and FSVeg, Common Stand Exams (CSE) Users Guide. https://www.fs.fed.us/nrm/fsveg/

Current Version: FSVeg (Common Stand Exam) 2.12.11, Deployed: July 2016

Common Stand Exam (CSE) Portable Data Recorder (PDR) Application, Current Version: 01.22.2017.1, Deployed: 01/22/2017

Other Software:

1. examspc_win7_v01.22.2017.exe (02/17/2017, 6.7M) - contains only the PC version that runs on Windows 7. This requires that the Windows Mobile Device Center is installed on your Windows 7 desktop or laptop computer.

2. vcredist_x86.exe (05/17/2016, 4.0M) - This Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run ExamsPC's Database Loader. This is required for ExamsDbLoader to work with ExamsPC v02.15.2010.3 and newer.

NOTE: Software updates may occur at any time. Contractor is expected to have the latest versions of all software.

2. Description of Project

In general, work under this contract includes the following:

Using GPS for locating and monumenting (i.e., flagging) common stand exam plots within each stand. GPS unit must be capable of differential correction. The Government will provide GPS files of latitudes & longitudes, and plot locations for Contractor use.

Conducting and collecting Common Stand Exam (CSE) Intensive Plots in plantations. Plots are set up at 1 per 10 acres, with a minimum of three plots for stands 6-10 acres, and two plots for stands five acres and less). Provide CSE and Fuels data in electronic format via FSVeg Common Stand Exam (CSE) Portable Data Recorder (PDR) Application, current version: 01.22.2017.1, deployed:

01/22/2017. Returned aerial NAIP stand maps with numbered plots.

Photographic evidence will be collected at each plot center, one photo per cardinal direction, North, South, East and West. Stand at plot center and take photos 4.5 feet above ground, one from each direction. Place horizon approximately 2/3 below the top of the photo frame.

Collect fuels data on each plot, using Brown's Planar Intercept Method electronically.

Collect Snag Counts fixed plots electronically.

Complete the Wildlife Habitat Notes Survey form - one per stand (hardcopy) form provided in

Exhibit A. Deliver both the hard copy filled out and a pdf of the forms scanned.

See Figure 1 - Fuels, Tree, Vegetation and Snag Plots (following page).

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Figure 1 - Fuels, Tree, Vegetation and Snag Plots

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3. Project Locations / Access

Location

This project is located on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta-McCloud Management Unit.

Accessibility

The project work site is best accessed by a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Foot travel is required to navigate to each plot. Maps and photos may indicate that a road goes to the plot location, however, vehicle access may be difficult or restricted. Stand locations may necessitate that the Contractor walks to the stand or acquire some other means of travel. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted off of designated trails and roads systems on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

Maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included as an attachment. Maps are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations.

List of Items, Stands, Acres and Plots

Item No. Stand No. Acres No. of Plots

1.1 47 13 4

1.2 178 21 4

1.3 179 14 3

1.4 181 34 5

1.5 182 51 5

1.6 172 6 3

1.7 331 67 6

1.8 220 45 5

1.9 173 234 14

1.10 174 89 10

1.11 175 61 6

1.12 176 9 3

1.13 180 27 3

1.14 183 100 9

1.15 184 184 17

1.16 186 126 12

1.17 191 121 12

1.18 192 80 10

1.19 193 182 21

1.20 194 53 6

1.21 195 40 4

1.22 197 151 16

1.23 198 54 6

1.24 200 133 13

1.25 207 3 3

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1.26 212 158 18

1.27 213 130 12

1.28 222 81 11

1.29 253 12 3

1.30 312 39 6

1.31 315 108 11

1.32 322 42 4

1.33 323 26 3

1.34 324 36 4

1.35 325 36 4

1.36 326 30 4

1.37 329 26 3

1.38 330 38 4

1.39 332 11 3

1.40 335 45 4

1.41 336 32 4

1.42 338 40 4

1.43 339 43 4

1.44 340 39 3

1.45 342 47 4

1.46 352 0.7 3

1.47 353 42 3

47 Stands 2994 Acres 321 Plots

4. Contract Time

Work is estimated to begin May 29, 2017 and should proceed at a rate that will complete work within 56 calendar days.

Delays due to normal adverse weather, weekends, and holidays have been included in the calculation of contract time. The Government reserves the right to set the priority for the completion of stands.

Contractor shall complete all work on one stand before proceeding to another.

Winter Shutdown

There is no winter shutdown anticipated due to the timeframe of the contract. When winter weather sets in and the continuation of work is impractical, the Contracting Officer may authorize a total suspension until such time as work can proceed. During the period of total suspension, the calendar days elapsed will not be charged against the contract time.

5. Restrictions on Work

Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows: When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular

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Camping

Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds, but the Contractor will be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right;

permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit. The COR must approve campsites. Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of any camping permit issued to allow use of premises. Any non-compliance will result in suspension of work until compliance is achieved.

6. Technical Requirements

Common Stand Exam (CSE) data will be in electronic form, collected via Portable Data Recorder (PDR) Application using the most current version of FSVeg/ExamsPC. Data shall be uploaded into the ExamsPC software on a personal computer. Setting Data will be provided to the Contractor electronically. The Contractor shall successfully run the electronic data through the Pre- load Audit program (compatible with Microsoft Office 2013) to clean the data. The Contractor's electronic data generated from the ExamsPC software shall successfully transmit to the U.S.F.S. FSVeg System using the computer equipment at the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta District Office located in Mt. Shasta, California, as arranged with the COR.

NOTES:

Data collected in the field shall be completed on one data recorder for each stand. Do not use more than one recorder within a stand.

Contractor will be responsible for adjusting the Basal Area Factor (BAF) for each unit/stand within the Exams PC and PDR programs. The BAF will be selected using one BAF per unit/stand. Plots should average 8 - 12 tally trees per plot.

7. Contractor-Furnished Components

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies to perform all work specified herein.

All equipment used within the contract stands shall be in such mechanical condition and of an appropriate type to meet with the requirements of the work and to produce and maintain a satisfactory quality of work.

All equipment used will meet or exceed OSHA specifications. The Contractor shall provide the laptop, portable data recorders, global positioning system (GPS) capable of differential correction, and digital camera for taking pictures. The Contractor shall supply the flagging and the wire stake pins for monumenting the plots. (Flagging colors are negotiable).

8. Government-Furnished Components

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.

The Government shall furnish the following under this contract:

Setting Data will be provided electronically.

Contractor will need to adjust the BAF in accordance to each unit/stand.

Wildlife Habitat Survey forms - See Exhibit A.

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Overall stand map and aerial NAIP maps with stand boundary and plots.

Plot location GIS files for uploading.

If needed - CSE Field Guide Region 5 in electronic format and/or hardcopy.

ExamsPC Software for Windows and/or Portable Data Recorder (PDR) Software.

https://www.fs.fed.us/nrm/fsveg/

9. Specifications

Locating and Monumenting Plots

Plots locations have been identified on a map and through the Government's GIS System, ArcMap. Plots have been placed on a grid across land areas or stands that are to be sampled through common stand exam (CSE) plots. Some plots have been adjusted within the grid to relocate off roads, non- sample areas and locations that fall immediately between delineated stands.

The Government will provide the Contractor with topographic maps and aerial photo prints on which the plot locations are identified and the stand boundaries are delineated. Stand/plot GIS files will also be provided. The contractor shall determine the plot numbers, and log the numbers on a hardcopy map to turn in with the completed work package(s).

Follow guidance in the FSVeg Common Stand Exam User Guide on page 4-61 to collect plot center, latitude and longitude data. Each plot will be identified with a global positioning system (GPS) reading, along with latitude and longitude coordinates will be provided for each plot location. NAD 83 will be used for all Garmins. The latitude and longitude coordinates for each plot will be entered into the PDR for every plot.

Plot Location and Monumenting

1. If given plot is located on the edge of or outside a stand/unit/setting, on or in a road or other natural feature, it should be relocated if it will pick up trees or area outside the stand boundary on any variable or fixed small or snag count plots or transect. Using logical judgment, review the aerial photo and where you are standing in relation to the stand boundary and on the GPS unit to select the most logical direction to turn into the stand. To relocate the plot, move into the stand 2 chains at a 90 degree angle. If there is only one choice of direction to turn that will get the plot within the stand then go that direction. Monument the initial plot location with a plot center and flag at eye level that states plot # and moved on a XXX degree azimuth, 2 chains. Also note the plot has been relocated on the number map.

2. Plot Center shall be identified by a pin flag with a 4 x 5 inch flag. Plot number, date, and initials shall be written on the pin flag with an indelible black ink, felt tip marker.

3. Make a scuff mark approximately 12 inches square down to mineral soil and place pin flag securely in the earth to prevent movement of plot center.

4. Hang pink attention flags at or above eye level at the nearest available location to plot center. If attention flagging cannot be hung within visual range of plot center, distance and azimuth to plot center shall be written on the attention flagging with a black indelible ink marker. Plot number, date, and initials shall be written on the flag with an indelible black ink, felt tip marker.

5. Also, hang a flag on the first tree (Tag #1) in the plot. Proceed with photographic arrays and plot measurement.

6. Flag the beginning and end of the Browns transect and leave the measurement holes open for Government inspections.

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Photographic Arrays

1. At each plot, a set of photographic picture arrays will be taken. A total of 4 digital photos will be taken at cardinal directions (North, East, South, and West) from plot center out away from the plot.

2. Each photo is expected to show the vegetation and ground conditions from plot center to approximately a chain (66') out from the plot (+ 15 percent from level).

3. Use the following naming convention for photos: Stand#Plot#Direction, for stand# 49-4, the proper name would be: S4P1N, S4P1E and so on. Contractor may also use a white board that would be visible and readable within each photo.

4. Delivery of the digital photos is expected electronically.

Setting (Stand) Data

Stand exam plot installation and data collection shall comply with Common Stand Exam Field Guide, Region 5, FSVeg, Common Stand Exams (CSE) Users Guide, Current Version: FSVeg (Common Stand Exam) 2.12.11, Deployed: July 2016. Page numbers and software are subject to change. Check the FSVeg Website prior to beginning work.

Table 1 - Stand Data ElectronicData Yes No

Comments CSE R5 Field Guide Page No.

Project Name X McBride R5FG-5 & 10 Location X 49 R5FG-13 Stand Number X Taken from the Map &/or Schedule of Items and Sample Design Form

R5FG-13

Date X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-15 Stand Elevation X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-20 Stand Aspect X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-20 Stand Slope X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-20 Stand Slope Position X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-21

Stand Acres X Take from stand list R5FG-21 Examiner X Enter Contractor name and initials of Examiner

- up to 12 characters

R5FG-22

Setting/Stand Remarks X Enter remarks as needed R5FG-23

Plot Order and Tasks

ORDER:

1. Arrive at plot & establish center - flag appropriately

2. Note latitude, longitude and elevation, etc.

3. Take photos

4. Do Browns Transects (55' at 180 degree azimuth)

5. Determine North - turning clockwise... (flag 1st tree)

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6. Large tree variable radius plot (once per plot - determine the appropriate BAF to attain 8-12 tally trees per plot) - Identify tally trees on the variable plot

7. Measure DBH and group tree counts as appropriate

8. Measure heights on odd number plots only

9. Small tree fixed-radius plot (1/40th AC.) - Tally fixed plot trees 4" - 9.9" DBH

10. Snag Count Plot (1/4th AC.) - tally snags

11. Veg Comp - FORBS and Graminoids cover percent only, cover by Species Layer - Top three species and cover % fields only in each lifeform group

Within each plot, using the same center, the following will be required:

A. BROWNS PLANAR INTERCEPT (Brown's Protocol): Record as per Brown's protocol as described in the NRIS FSVeg Field Guide/Common Stand Exam (July 2014) page R5FG-107. Place one Browns down woody transect per plot in plantations: The linear transect shall begin 5 feet from plot center measured out 55 feet (See Figure 1). The direction of the sampling plane is measured on a 180 degree azimuth.

Down Woody Material - Collect the following data on each plot.

1. Duff depth (first duff and second duff) at 15 and 25 ft.

2. Fuel depth at 15, 25 and 35 feet - enter the average.

3. Litter depth (first litter and second litter) at 15 and 25 ft.

4. Twig 1 (0-0.24) 1-hour fuels: Measure beginning 5 ft. from plot center to 11 feet.

5. Twig 2 (0.25-0.99) 10-hour fuels: Measure beginning 5 ft. from plot center to 11 feet.

6. Twig 3 (1.0-2.99)100-hour fuels: Measure beginning 5 ft. from plot center to 20 feet.

7. Decay Class: Pieces 3" in diameter and larger

8. 3"+ diameter - 1000 hour fuels: Measure beginning 5 ft. from plot center to 55 ft. Record diameter where transect intersects piece of fuel, diameter of large end, diameter of small end, piece length and decay class.

9. Piece Count: Record number of pieces 3" in diameter and larger. Detailed information on Snag and Down Woody data collection and lists of valid codes are found in the Common Stand Exam Field Guide, pages 107-114, and appendices. For complete discussion, see pages 4-154 through 4- 161 of the CSE User Guide and Field Guide page R5FG-107.

See Browns Transect Diagram (Next page).

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5 ft.

Vertical Height

5 ft. 35 ft.

Fuel

#8) 3”+ dia. Fuels

#6) Twig 3 - 1.0 to 2.99”

#4) Twig 1 - 0.1 to 0.24

Browns Transect

Plot Center

55 ft.

#1) #2) #3) Duff, Litter, Fuel

#8) 3.0”+

Plot Center 25 ft.

Duff

Litter

& Fuel

Depth

55 ft.

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B. LARGE TREE DATA - One variable radius plot will be used for large tree data collection with a basal area factor (BAF) chosen by the contractor. Data will be collected on all live trees only, that are 10" DBH and greater. As in the fixed plot, begin to count trees starting with the first tree at due north, moving clockwise throughout the plot.

C. SMALL TREE & VEG DATA - One fixed radius plot (FRQ); 1/40th of an acre (18.6 ft.

radius): Collect data on small live trees (conifer and hardwoods/deciduous) between 4.0" and 9.9" in diameter (DBH). Begin to count trees starting at due north moving clockwise throughout the plot.

Note: small seedlings <4.5' in hgt. will be tallied on the veg composition data form by species and percent cover, see F. below.

D. SNAG COUNT PLOT - One fixed radius plot (FRQ); 1/4th of an acre (58.9 ft. radius):

Starting at north, moving clockwise, tally all snags by species, size and decay class that are 15" to 19.9" in one group, and 20" dbh and larger in a second group. Snags must be a minimum of 20 feet tall to consider a tally tree. See the Region 5 CSE Field Guide, pg. R5FG-76 for reference on Snag Decay and Snag Decay Class codes.

E. BORDERLINE TREES - See the Appendix J in the User guide or CSE Field Guide, Appendix J for instructions.

http://sforge.fs.fed.us/sf/docman/do/downloadDocument/projects.nris_fsveg/docman.root.user_ docu mentation.user_guides.appendicies.apdx_pdf_files/doc23308

F. VEG COMPOSITION

Collect data by ocular estimates of height layering, percent cover of trees, shrubs, forbs, grasses & graminoid species on every plot per directions below. Use the same 1/40th acre plot radius as the small tree, fixed radius plot.

1. Cover by Lifeform - Record percent cover for FORBS and graminoids only.

Make sure the required (white fields) are set to zero 0 and then go to next form...

2. Cover by Species and Layer - Record three most abundant species and cover % fields only. In each lifeform group, fill this out according to trees and shrubs found - only species and canopy cover are needed.

3. Ground Surface Cover - Ground surface cover data collection will not be required in the fixed or variable plots as this information is collected under the Brown's transect.

Plot Data

Table 2 displays what information shall be collected for the plot data.

Table 2 - Plot Data

Required Data

Yes No

Comments CSE R5 Field Guide Page No.

Stand Number X Taken from Map R5FG-13 Plot Number X Number as you go and document plots on map as a deliverable item R5FG-36 Plot Latitude X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-37 Plot Longitude X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-37

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Plot Aspect X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-38 Plot Slope X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-38-39 Plot Slope Position X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-39 Plot Elevation X Enter as described in Field Guide R5FG-41 Tree Canopy Cover X % Ocular estimate of total tree canopy for plot R5FG-89-90 Plot Remarks X Enter remarks as needed R5FG-43

Tree Data

Table 3 displays what information shall be collected for the tree data.

Table3 - Tree Data Data Required Comments

YES NO

Tag ID X Tree Status X Live trees on the large variable plot are recorded individually; trees on the small fixed plot may be grouped.

Site/GST X GST trees required only on odd numbered plots; 1 GST/tree per species

Species X Tree Count X Record trees >=5.0 inches DBH/DRC individually for intensive and extensive examinations. Trees may be recorded in groups for quick plot examinations. May group by tree status, species, and 2" diameter classes. Any seedling forked above ground is counted as one tree. Select the median tree to sample tree characteristics, such as DBH, height, etc.

DRC No. of stems

X

DBH X Diameters are measured to the nearest 1/10 of an inch on live trees equal to or greater than 4.0" DBH.

Snag Count Plot only- All dead trees equal to or greater than 15.0" dbh, and >20" dbh

Height X Record heights on odd numbered plots only Height to Crown

X

Radial Growth

X Obtain radial growth on first tree in every odd numbered plot only

Radial Growth 2

X

Height Growth

X

Age X Obtain age on first tree in every odd numbered plot only Crown Ratio X Live trees only

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Crown Class X Live trees only Crown width X Wildlife Use X Snag Decay X Standing dead trees only

Log Decay X Covered by Browns transect Cone Serotiny X User Field X

Damage Category

X Pages 77-78 and Appendix K

Damage Agent

X Pages 77-78 and Appendix K

Damage Part X Damage Severity

X Pages 77-78 and Appendix K

Tree Remarks X

10. Contractor Quality Control

The Contractor shall conduct inspections on all stands in accordance with his/her Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor's Quality Control Plan shall be submitted and accepted by the Government prior to any work starting.

11. Inspection and Acceptance

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

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or designated inspector will conduct all inspections. The Contractor (or designated representative) is encouraged to be present to observe inspections. Summary results will be made available on request.

Compliance Inspections.

Visual compliance inspections will be made on a periodic basis. Such inspections are not final and do not constitute acceptance by…