Attachment 1 - 1240LT26Q0019 Commercial Critical Housing DM Idaho City.pdf

Solicitation No: RFQ 1240LT26Q0019 Project Name: Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance for Idaho City Work Center (GAOA)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LT26Q0019 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance for Idaho City Work Center, Boise National Forest.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 236118. The small business size standard is $45 Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions

Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance for Idaho City Work Center (GAOA) Idaho City Ranger District, Boise National Forest

Boise County, Idaho

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

This project includes remodeling 3 bunkhouses, 4 single family homes, a garage, and a storage shed at the Idaho City Work Center.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

See Attachment (2) to this solicitation document, which is the Schedule of Items (SOI). Offerors must include a completed Attachment (2) - Schedule of Items in their Price Quote Proposal.

Grand Total of Line Items 0001 through 0037 from Attachment (2) SOI: $______________

SCHEDULE NOTES

a) One contract award will be made from this solicitation. Offerors must submit pricing for ALL line items listed in Attachment 2 - SOI Critical Housing DM for Idaho City WC. The offeror’s completed Attachment 2 - SOI Critical Housing DM for Idaho City WC must be included as part of the quote.

b) Unit pricing must be entered in the Schedule of Items. Should there be any computation or calculation error in the offeror’s Price Proposal, the unit price shall prevail when determining the total price of the line item.

c) Each line item in the Schedule of Items is defined or addressed in the Attachment 2 – Specifications.

d) It is the Government’s to award all line items listed in the Schedule of Items, at time of award.

e) Bonds – A bid bond is required. The bid guarantee amount will be at least 20% of the bid price, not exceeding $3 million. A bid bond is required with the submission of the contractor’s quote.

Contractors are reminded that any award over $35,000 requires submission of a 100% Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both a 100% payment bond as well as a 100% performance bond. Bonds are due no later than 15 calendar days after award.

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders

Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA | USDA.

USDA's procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304-70.

TECHNICAL DATA

1. Attachments:

See separate attached documents. The following attachments are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

Attachment 2 SOI Critical Housing DM at Idaho City WC Attachment 3 Final Specs Critical Housing DM at Idaho City WC Attachment 4 Final Plans Critical Housing DM at Idaho City WC Attachment 5 DBA WD ID20260001 Boise CO 010226 Attachment 6 Site Visit Info Critical Housing DM Idaho City

2. Specifications:

The CSI Specifications are included in Attachment 3 - Final Specs Critical Housing DM Idaho City WC. All line items on Schedule of Items will further be detailed in the “Description of Work” section in all respective specifications. Some listed specifications in the Schedule of Items include reference specifications not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. Necessary reference specifications are indicated under each listed specification. These items are considered incidental, and no additional compensation will be made.

NOTE: All specifications contained in the included Attachments are binding on the parties signing the contract.

3. Project Location:

The project is located in the Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest, Boise County, Idaho, in Section 26, T6N, R5E Boise Meridian. It is located approximately 40 miles North of Boise, Idaho. The project may be accessed from State Highway 21 and Montgomery Street.

4. Start Work:

It is estimated that work will begin within ten days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

5. Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work:

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 October 15, 2027. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. Contractor shall give at least a 2-month warning before starting work on any building that would require tenants to move out.

6. Government-Furnished Property:

The Government will provide the following items 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 following items will be government furnished:

Building Keys

7. Site Information and Limitations:

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract, and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Construction site is within an administrative site that closed to the public during construction. The site will be occupied by admin staff throughout the project. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting access at each building where work is occurring.

2. The bunkhouses are usually occupied from mid-April thru the end of October. The houses are typically occupied year-round. Contractor shall provide written notice a minimum of 2 weeks before work at each building is started.

3. Once construction has started within a single building that building shall be worked continuously until work is completed so as to minimize time occupants are moved to alternate facilities.

4. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a stream protection plan and receive approval from the COR, in writing, prior to the beginning of construction.

5. All construction equipment shall be pressure-washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

6. Water is available at the site for construction purposes.

7. Toilet facilities are available at the site.

8. Traffic Control and Construction Signing

No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR and Idaho Department of Transportation. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

9. Work Camps, Staging, and Storage Areas

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work) on site.

No overnight camping will be allowed on site.

10. Site Superintendent:

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the Contractor in the field in all matters under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent shall be designated in writing. They shall be available on site in person to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control.

Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents.

· Executed Copy of the Contract

· Contract Drawings

· Contract Specifications

· Quality Control Plan – (up to date)

· As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required

· Work Orders

· Modifications

This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request. If the Site Superintendent is replaced, the existing Superintendent shall review all documents and ongoing issues with the new Superintendent.

11. Packing and Marking:

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

12. Project Labeling for Official Correspondence:

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award.

The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

13. Invoicing:

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices shall be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This platform is managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and additional information is available at this website: https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors will be enrolled automatically. Contractor will subsequently receive electronic notification from IPP of enrollment. IPP password will be delivered electronically to allow first login to IPP. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

14. Pre-Final and Final Inspection:

a. Pre-final Inspection: The Government may, at its own discretion, conduct a pre-final inspection prior to the contractor requesting a final inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to final inspection.

b. Final Inspection: When the work is ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall submit a written request for the final inspection to the duly assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative at least seven (7) days prior to the desired final inspection date. The final inspection will be performed with the Contractor by the appropriate Government personnel.

If any discrepancies are noted, they shall be handled in accordance with 52.246-12.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

This is a commercial construction acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

(d) Changes. Changes will be handled in accordance with the following FAR clause(s):

☒ FAR 52.243-4, Changes (Jun 2025) ☐ FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (Jun 2025)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) ☒ 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) ☒ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☒ 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025)

☒ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) ☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) ☒ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☒ 52.233-1 Disputes (Sep 2025) Alt I (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995)

The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Construction:

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (Nov 2025) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Nov 2025) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Nov 2025) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (Nov 2025) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (Nov 2025) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Nov 2025) 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility (Nov 2025) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Jul 2025) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994)

The following clauses are applicable when checked:

☒ 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) ☒ 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation (Jan 1997) ☒ 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) ☒ 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020) ☒ 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.336-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025) ☒ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21

☒ 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) ☒ 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) ☒ 52.248-3 Value Engineering (Oct 2025)

Other Applicable Clauses 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) ☒ Alternate I (Sep 2021) of 52.245-1 52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012)

Full Text FAR Clauses

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Full Text AGAR Clauses

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation.

The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature.

(The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.222-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

1. It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

2. Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.232-71 Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts (Dec 2025)

(a) Contractor entitlement to progress payments. The Contractor may request progress payments monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the Contracting Officer, on estimates of work accomplished that meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Computation of amounts. Progress payments will be authorized when the payment requested is properly due in accordance with this contract; the work will be performed in accordance with the contract; and there has been no impairment or diminution of the Government’s security under this contract. The Contracting Officer may authorize consideration of:

1. Materials delivered on site and preparatory work;

2. Materials delivered to the Contractor at locations other than the site, if:

i.Specifically authorized by the contract; and ii.The Contractor provides satisfactory evidence of title and intended use in the contract.

(c) Contractor request for progress payments. The Contractor’s request for progress payments shall include the following:

1. An itemization of the amounts requested, related to the various elements of work required by the contract;

2. A listing of the amount included for work performed by each subcontractor;

3. A listing of the total amount of each subcontract;

4. A listing of the amounts previously paid to each subcontractor; and

5. Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Contractor Certification. Each request for progress payment shall be accompanied by the following certification:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that—

1. The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

2. All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code;

3. This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and

4. This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor’s performance.

________________________________________________(name) ________________________________________________(title) ________________________________________________(date)

(e) Access for verification of payment entitlement. To verify the Contractor’s entitlement to progress payments under this contract, the Contractor shall provide the Government, upon request and during normal business hours, access to the following:

1. Records and Documentation:

i.Certified progress payment requests and supporting documentation;

ii.Subcontractor and supplier invoices, payment records, and lien waivers;

iii.Updated schedule of values and progress schedules;

iv.Quality assurance and inspection reports;

v.Payroll records, if applicable under labor provisions.

2. Facilities and Worksite Access:

i.Physical access to the construction site for inspection of work progress;

ii.Access to off-site storage locations for materials billed but not yet incorporated into the work; or iii.Access to any fabrication facilities where contract-related work is being performed.

3. Access to electronic invoicing or project management systems used to track progress and payments, if such systems are used in contract performance.

(f) Dates for payment. A progress payment under this clause is a contract progress payment under the Prompt Payment clause of this contract, and except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, approved requests shall be paid within 30 days of submittal of a proper request for payment.

(g) Liquidation of progress payments. Progress payments shall be liquidated by deducting from the payment of each item the total unliquidated amount of progress payments made for that separately priced unit of that line item. The liquidation amounts for each line item shall be clearly delineated in each request for progress payment submitted by the Contractor.

(h) Security for progress payments. In the event the Contractor fails to provide adequate security as required in this contract, no progress payment shall be made under this contract. Upon receipt of adequate security, progress payments shall be made, including all previous payments to which the Contractor is entitled, in accordance with the terms of the contract. If at any time the Contracting Officer determines that the security provided by the Contractor is insufficient, the Contractor shall promptly provide such additional security as the Contracting Officer determines necessary. In the event the Contractor fails to provide such additional security, the Contracting Officer may collect or liquidate such security that has been provided, and suspend further payments to the Contractor; the Contractor shall repay to the Government the amount of unliquidated progress payments as the Contracting Officer at his sole discretion deems repayable.

(i) Special terms regarding termination for cause. If this contract is terminated for cause, the Contractor shall, on demand, repay to the Government the amount of unliquidated progress payments. The Government shall be liable for no payment except as provided by the Termination for Cause paragraph of the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(j) Reservation of rights.

1. No payment, vesting of title under this clause, or other action taken by the Government under this clause shall-i.Excuse the Contractor from performance of obligations under this contract; or ii.Constitute a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the parties under the contract.

2. The Government’s rights and remedies under this clause-i.Shall not be exclusive, but rather shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or this contract; and ii.Shall not be affected by delayed, partial, or omitted exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege, nor shall such exercise or any single exercise preclude or impair any further exercise under this clause or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege of the Government.

(k) Refund of unearned amounts. If the Contractor, after making a certified request for progress payments, discovers that a portion or all of such request constitutes a payment for performance by the Contractor that fails to conform to the specifications, terms, and conditions of this contract (hereinafter referred to as the "unearned amount"), the Contractor shall-

1. Notify the Contracting Officer of such performance deficiency; and

2. Be obligated to pay the Government an amount (computed by the Contracting Officer in the manner provided in paragraph (j) of this clause) equal to interest on the unearned amount from the 8th day after the date of receipt of the unearned amount until-i.The date the Contractor notifies the Contracting Officer that the performance deficiency has been corrected; or ii.The date the Contractor reduces the amount of any subsequent certified request for progress payments by an amount equal to the unearned amount.

(l) Retainage. If the Contracting Officer finds that satisfactory progress was achieved during any period for which a progress payment is to be made, the Contracting Officer shall authorize payment to be made in full. However, if satisfactory progress has not been made, the Contracting Officer may retain a maximum of 10 percent of the amount of the payment until satisfactory progress is achieved. When the work is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer may retain from previously withheld funds and future progress payments that amount the Contracting Officer considers adequate for protection of the Government and shall release to the Contractor all the remaining withheld funds. Also, on completion and acceptance of each separate building, public work, or other division of the contract, for which the price is stated separately in the contract, payment shall be made for the completed work without retention of a percentage.

(m) Title, liability, and reservation of rights. All material and work covered by progress payments made shall, at the time of payment, become the sole property of the Government, but this shall not be construed as-

1. Relieving the Contractor from the sole responsibility for all material and work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of any damaged work; or

2. Waiving the right of the Government to require the fulfillment of all the terms of the contract.

3. The Government’s rights and remedies under this clause-

(i) Shall not be exclusive, but rather shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or this contract; and

(ii) Shall not be affected by delayed, partial, or omitted exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege, nor shall such exercise or any single exercise preclude or impair any further exercise under this clause or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege of the Government.

(n) Reimbursement for bond premiums. In making these progress payments, the Government shall, upon request, reimburse the Contractor for the amount of premiums paid for performance and payment bonds (including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, when applicable) after the Contractor has furnished evidence of full payment to the surety. The retainage provisions in paragraph (l) of this clause shall not apply to that portion of progress payments attributable to bond premiums.

(o) Final payment. The Government shall pay the amount due the Contractor under this contract after-

1. Completion and acceptance of all work;

2. Presentation of a properly executed voucher; and

3. Presentation of release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically excepted from the operation of the release. A release may also be required of the assignee if the Contractor’s claim to amounts payable under this contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of1940 ( 31 U.S.C.3727 and 41 U.S.C.

6305).

(p) Limitation because of undefinitized work. Notwithstanding any provision of this contract, progress payments shall not exceed 80 percent on work accomplished on undefinitized contract actions. A "contract action" is any action resulting in a contract, as defined in FAR subpart 2.1, including contract modifications for additional supplies or services, but not including contract modifications that are within the scope and under the terms of the contract, such as contract modifications issued pursuant to the Changes clause, or funding and other administrative changes.

(End of clause)

Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements

Pursuant to FAR clause FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation paragraph (a), Contractors shall present evidence and maintain, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(1) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they must be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 must be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(2) General Liability. The Contractor must have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(3) Automobile Liability. The Contractor must have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy must provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States must provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(4) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor must have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage must be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury must be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

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Solicitation Information

Award Type

This solicitation and any resulting contract is a firm-fixed price type of contract, which under the definition in FAR 16.202-1, “this type of contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.”

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the Contractor representing the best value to the Government.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced quote not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced quote until the lowest price, technically acceptable quote with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified. If any of the three Technical Evaluation Factors receive a rating of Unacceptable, the Overall Technical Proposal may receive a rating of Unacceptable. The government will evaluate proposals and assess their relative qualities solely on the evaluation factors specified in this solicitation.

If the contracting officer determines that a small business’ past performance is not acceptable, the matter shall be referred to the Small Business Administration for a Certificate of Competency determination, in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR 19.204 and 15 U.S.C.

637(b)(7)).

Technical Acceptability:

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be based on the Contractor's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements.

Factor 1. Past Performance

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the company (including proposed major subcontractors) has satisfied previous customers and complied with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The Government may contact references to assess the quality of the contractor’s work, timely completion, project management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Government will consider the currency (performance during the past 5 years) and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data and general trends in contractor performance.

The past performance evaluation will characterize the level of the Government’s confidence that the company will successfully complete the work, in compliance with all contract requirements, based on its record of successful performance on recent and relevant similar projects. A relevant project is one that is similar in nature or scope to the project set forth in this solicitation.

In conducting past performance evaluation, the Government may use information from sources other than the company’s proposal. Other sources of information may include, but are not limited to, government knowledge of past performance, Federal, State and Local government agencies, better business bureaus, published media and electronic databases such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Where there is little or no information available regarding the company’s past performance history because they are new to the marketplace, the past performance evaluation may take into account information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the work. In the case of a company without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the company may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. If the company does not possess any relevant experience similar in nature or scope to the project set forth in this solicitation and is unable to convince the Government in their Technical Proposal that they could successfully execute and complete this project, with submitted information either as a Prime Contractor or as a Subcontractor, the proposal may receive an Unacceptable rating for this evaluation factor. The Contracting Officer will make the final determination as to the relevance of similar past performance information provided by the company. Unfavorable information received on the company’s performance on project(s), may garner the company an Unacceptable rating for this evaluation factor.

Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

a) Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

b) Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

c) Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Factor 2. Technical Experience

The Government will assess the specialized experience and skill of the company as an organization, with a focus on technical experience that is relevant to the specified project. Relevant experience is one that is similar in nature or scope to the technical experience required for this project. The company not having the relevant technical experience required for a project similar in nature or scope to this project, may garner the company an Unacceptable rating for this evaluation factor.

Factor 3. Technical and Project Management Approach to Performing the Work

When evaluating the company’s Technical and Project Management Approach to Performing this project, the Government will assess the understanding, reasonableness, logic and realism of the company’s proposed approach to scheduling, executing, managing and completing this project. The company providing a technical and project management approach that demonstrates the company’s misunderstanding of project requirements, or the company providing an approach that is not reasonable, logical and realistic, may garner the Company an Unacceptable rating for this evaluation factor.

Factor 4. Price

The quoted price(s) will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

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Date, Time, and Place Quotes are due:

All documents shall be Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF. Each part shall be separate, complete, and clearly identified.

Documents are to be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov no later than April 14, 2026 date and time 5:00 PM CST or any Amendment that extends the time and date. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of quotes.

Site Visit:

See Attachment 6 for site visit information.

Magnitude Of Construction Project:

The Government's estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

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): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (a) Submission of Offers:

The quotation must include a Technical Proposal and a Price Quote. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. All documents shall be Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All Contractors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their quotes evaluated:

(i) Factor 1. Past Performance: Submit a list of relevant past or ongoing work the company has performed within the past 5 years, along with contact information so that the Government may query prior customers. Relevant past work means work that is similar in nature or scope to this project. Information should include (1) the project name or title; (2) location; (3) description of the work the company performed on the project; (4) dollar value; (5) company or organization name of project owner; and (6) Point of Contact (POC) name/phone/email of project owner representative. The Company may provide information on problems encountered on the identified projects and the companies' corrective actions. The company may provide a signed letter from the project owner specifying the work performance of the company on the project and/or a completed CPARS report from a government customer for projects listed.

(ii) Factor 2. Technical Experience: Submit a short narrative providing details of the experience the company has (either as the Prime Contractor or a Subcontractor) for work similar in nature or scope to this project, and in geographical conditions similar to this requirement (for example, remote location, damp/cold climate, similar logistical challenges for transporting equipment and materials, care and feeding of crew, etc.). Indicate for each identified project experience whether the company was a Subcontractor or the Prime Contractor/General Contractor on the project.

(iii) Factor 3. Technical Approach and Project Management to Performing the Work:

Describe your planned approach to performing this project. Include (1) the type of equipment to be used; (2) names of key personnel, their position title such as Site Superintendent and their qualifications (years of experience, etc.); (3) logistical and transportation process of equipment and material delivery; (4) crew accommodations, if applicable; (5) name of major subcontractors to be used and their roles on the project; (6) biobased products to be used in the accomplishment of the work; and, (7) The proposed Construction Schedule has an estimated project start date to occur 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. This estimated date is provided herein only to evaluate the Contractor’s project management and scheduling knowledge and skills. The contractor shall include in their Construction Schedule key milestones and activities pertinent to this specific project, including mobilization, execution, etc., through project completion.

Price Quote Instructions The following information must be included in the Price quote:

(i) Attachment 2- Schedule of Items -- may be submitted either in an Excel spreadsheet or in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Quoters shall submit a quote for all Base Items and all Optional Items in the Schedule of Items. Failure to comply with the instructions may render your quotation nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award. In the event of an error in extending the proposed prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price quoted for any Base Items and Optional Items proposed. Evaluation of base and optional items will not obligate the Government to award the items. Award of base items will depend on availability of funds at time of award. For award of optional items, see FAR clause 52.217-7. Options may be awarded in any order and will depend upon availability of funds.

(ii) Full Text Provisions, Including Representations and Certifications – Complete the requested information highlighted in yellow in each applicable provisions. Only return the applicable, completed pages of these provisions -- not the entire solicitation.

(iii) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any).