Attachment2-SupplSolDocument.pdf

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

1. Replace existing off grid battery storage.

a. The existing battery storage system is a PowerSafe DDm100-25 system with 1200 Ah of capacity, this system is at the end of its design life.

b. The contractor shall remove, dispose of, and replace the existing system. Included with this item is programing the SolArk charge controller to manage battery charging for the battery manufacturer’s recommended settings.

c. The new system should be 1200 Ah or greater and be lead acid or Lithium Iron Phosphate and should include communications capable of integrating with the Sol Ark 15k LV charge controller.

2. Replace existing off grid electrical system backup generator.

a. The existing backup generator system is a Winco PSS30F4-03/1 28kW Propane

Generator.

The existing generator is owned by others and will be removed prior to the start of this project.

b. The contractor shall replace the generator with a 28kW Generator that uses propane fuel. The new generator shall have autostart compatible with the SolArk controller, if possible.

3. Replace existing off grid photovoltaic collectors (optional items).

a. The contractor shall remove, dispose of, and replace two existing PV array systems.

Each existing array is 2400 Watts. Replace the racking, the arrays and wiring to connect the system.

Additionally, test PV panels in an existing array, if panels are damaged or have insufficient output contractor shall remove and replace PV panels in kind.

4. Replace existing generator powering the well pump (optional item).

The existing generator is owned by others and will be removed prior to the start of this project.

The contractor shall pour a concrete pad for a new generator.

Replace the generator with a 15kW Generator that uses propane fuel. The new generator shall have AutoStart, unless the existing system is not compatible with AutoStart.

PROJECT LOCATION

This project is located on the Wallowa Mountains Ranger District on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Wallowa, Oregon.

See Attachment 3 – Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work and Attachment 4 – Sled Springs Power System Replacement Plans.

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The aggregate magnitude of construction for all Items is under $150,000.

Attachment 2

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following will be incorporated into the awarded contact:

• Attachment 2 – Supplemental Solicitation Document

• Attachment 3 - Generator and Battery Replacement Specifications

• Attachment 4 - Sled Springs Power System Replacement Plans

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the completed work performed under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the project locations.

INSPECTION AND TESTING PERFORMED BY GOVERNMENT

The Government will perform inspections of work in progress where these responsibilities are not expressly assigned to the Contractor by the Forest Service specifications or by the Supplemental Specifications.

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 14_ calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, prosecute the work diligently, and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Estimated Start Date is: May 4, 2026

POST AWARD CONFERENCE

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within approximately fifteen (15) business days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held online through Microsoft Teams.

POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

(a) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

(b) The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

[ ] Confined space entry.

[ ] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[ ] Tree falling.

[ ] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[ ] Blasting.

[ ] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[x] Heavy equipment operation.

[ ] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[ ] Fire hazards.

[ ] Hazardous materials handling.

[x] Electrical hazard.

[ ] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards.

[x] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[x] Other –manual heavy lifting

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

All equipment moved to the job site shall be cleaned of weeds and their seeds prior to each entrance onto the National Forest lands. Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris, and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds. This may require the use of a pressure hose. Equipment shall be made available for visual inspection by the Forest Service prior to entering Forest Service lands. The Contractor shall advise of a proposed date for mobilization.

Inspections will take place at mutually agreeable enroute locations in advance of entry onto National Forest lands.

Special care shall be taken to ensure removal of the following Oregon listed noxious weeds and their seeds to include:

Black henbane (Hyoscyamnus niger) Mediterranean sage (Salvia aethiopis) Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) Russian knapweed (Acroptilon repens) Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) Yellow star-thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale) Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) Meadow knapweed (Centaurea jacea ) Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) Perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium) Spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe ssp. Micranthos) Sulphur cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) Whitetop (Cardaria (Lepidium) draba) Bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare) Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) Dalmation toadflax (Linaria dalmatica) Yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgare) Squarrose knapweed (Centaurea virgata ssp. Squarrosa) Lenspot whitetop (Cardaria (Lepidium) chalapensis Common st. johnswort (Hypericum perforatum)

The Contractor shall take special care under this contract to prevent contamination of water at the work sites with any petroleum residues from mechanical equipment operations. This shall include daily inspection and cleaning as appropriate.

PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS DELIVERED OFF THE SITE

As provided in AGAR 452.232-71, Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts, material acquired for incorporation into the project, and stored off site by the Contractor, may, at the option of the Contracting Officer, be included in progress payments. Prior to payment, such material will be subject to Government inspection and must be stored separately from other materials, and be identified as, "PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES, Project Name and Contract Number." In addition, the Contractor shall furnish the Government with a right of ingress and egress to the property together with right of removal.

RETURN OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Performance and payment security furnished under this contract must be retained by the Government for a minimum of one year after acceptance of all work under the contract.

Performance and payment security other than corporate or individual surety bonds will be returned to the Contractor one year after completion of work if no claims against these bonds have been filed at that time.

SITE VISIT

1. No formal site visit is planned. See specifications for project location.

2. Contractors are encouraged to visit location prior to providing quote.

3. The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an quoter prior to contract award.

PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government- Furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made.

No approvals will be made prior to award.