Bucking Mule Falls Trail Reconstruction-1.pdf

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Solicitation No. RFP HELP PREVENT FOREST FIRES

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

1. This is a complete copy. Information and instructions for submission of proposals as well as contract provisions and specifications are contained in this OFFEROR REFERENCE COPY. This copy should be retained by offerors.

2. Note: An offer guarantee (Bid Bond) IS REQUIRED. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. (See Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15.)

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

Issuing Office:

USDA – Forest Service Region 2

Bighorn National Forest

Offers Are Solicited For:

PROJECT

Bucking Mule Falls Trail #53-Reconstruction

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

990409

BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST

2013 EASTSIDE 2ND STREET

SHERIDAN WY 82801

SUE LACROIX 307-684-4623

2x 06/01/2020

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12853820R0003

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Bucking Mule Falls Trail #53 Re-Construction

Magnitude of Government Construction Project is: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Pre-Bid Meeting will be held June 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via conference call

A Formal Site visit will be conducted on June 30, 2020, for anyone interested in seeing the site. Interested contractors shall submit an email with who will be attending by June 25, 2020.

Proposals shall be submitted no later than July 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. Proposals shall be submitted by email to sue.lacroix@usda.gov

Contractors DUNS #______________________________

SAM Registration Expiration Date__________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

0 calendar days and complete it within 10 ________________ calendar days after receiving

1400a. Sealed offers in original and

July 6, 2020

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST 2013

EASTSIDE 2ND STREET

SHERIDAN WY 82801

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

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BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST

2013 EASTSIDE 2ND STREET

SHERIDAN WY 82801

SUE A. LACROIX

XXX 28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return

29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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12853820R0003

Bucking Mule Falls Trail 053 Improvements Delivery: 10/30/2020 Delivery Location Code: 8538

BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST

2013 EASTSIDE 2ND STREET

SHERIDAN WY 82801 US

Bucking Mule Falls Trail 053 Improvements

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

12853820R0003 Bucking Mule Falls Trail #53

Solicitation Issue Date: June 1, 2020

The solicitation number is 12853820R0003 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), unless otherwise indicated herein. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation is being issued via Federal Business Opportunities

The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal

Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-05.

Responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237990 (Remediation Services): Size Standard is $39.5

Million Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

General Information: The intent of this solicitation is to obtain Proposals for Trail Reconstruction (Bucking

Mule Falls # 53). See below for complete project description.

Pre Bid Meeting is set for June 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. MST Via Conference Call- (1-888-844-9904, Access Code: 293 233 0#) Please submit questions by June 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

There will be a formal Site Visit on June 30, 2020 for any contractors interested in visiting the site. Please submit email with information on who will attend by June 25, 2020. Contractors to meet at the Trail Head site at 10:30 a.m.

Please read the solicitation in FULL---

General Instructions:

Please review sections L and M for proposal instructions

The following documents shall be submitted by the offeror for evaluation to be considered responsive:

SF-1442, signed and dated (Blocks 14-20c and 30a-30c) Schedule of Items (Section B)- Pricing (Pages 6-9) Any required information per section C and attachment 1 of the solicitation -Technical Capabilities

REPs and CERTS- Page 33 and Page 97-100 Experience Questionnaire (per attached) or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience in respect to the size and scope of this particular project.

All aspects of section L and M- read thoroughly to know what is expected

Acknowledge Amendments if applicable (per the instructions in Block 19 of the1442 and any SF-30 form).

Please refer to items highlighted in Green in the solicitation for Offeror information

E-Mail quote to: Forest Service, Attn: Sue LaCroix E-mail: sue.lacroix@usda.gov

For solicitation questions call Sue LaCroix at (307) 684-4623 mailto:sue.lacroix@usda.gov

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Bucking Mule Falls Trail # 53

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn County, Wyoming State

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.”

Prices on the Schedule shall reflect Contractor’s full cost for materials, labor, supervision, overhead costs, and incidental items.

B- 1 Schedule of Items

BID SCHEDULE: BUCKING MULE FALLS TRAIL #53

BASE ITEMSA: Trail Sections 11-15

TYPE UNIT EXTENDED

ITEM DESCRIPTION MSMT UNIT QUANTITY PRICE PRICE

BASE ITEMS

Trail Section 11

907(01)11 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)11 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 11,900 $_________ $____________

927(01)11 DRAIN DIP AQ EACH 23 $_________ $____________

934(01)11 PUNCHEON, TYPE AQ LF 59 $_________ $____________

TREATED TIMBER

934(02)11 PUNCHEON, TYPE AQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

ELEVATED

934(03)A11 PUNCHEON MAINTENACE AQ LF 85 $_________ $____________

TYPE, CURB

934(03)B11 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE AQ LF 21 $_________ $____________

TYPE, DECKING

955(01)11 CAIRN, TYPE ROCK AQ EACH 3 $_________ $____________

983(02)A11 REMOVAL OF OLD PILE OF AQ EACH 1 $_________ $____________

PUNCHEON MATERIAL

983(03)B11 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON CURB AQ LF 85 $_________ $____________

983(03)C11 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON AQ LF 21 $_________ $____________

DECKING

TOTAL SECTION 11$_____________

Trail Section 12

907(01)12 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)12 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 700 $_________ $____________

TOTAL SECTION 12 $_____________

Trail Section 13

907(01)13 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)13 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 4,060 $_________ $____________

927(01)13 DRAIN DIP AQ EACH 4 $_________ $____________

983(02)B13 REMOVAL OF LOG WATERBARS AQ EACH 2 $_________ $____________

TOTAL SECTION 13 $_____________

Trail Section 14

907(01)14 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)14 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 950 $_________ $____________

927(01)14 DRAIN DIP AQ EACH 11 $_________ $____________

927(06)14 DRAIN DIP MAINTENANCE AQ EACH 1 $_________ $____________

931(02)14 SWITCHBACK MAINTENANCE AQ EACH 1 $_________ $____________

934(03)A14 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE, AQ LF 310 $_________ $____________

TYPE CURB

934(03)B14 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE, AQ LF 155 $_________ $____________

TYPE DECKING

934(03)C14 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE, AQ EACH 80 $_________ $____________

TYPE TRACTION

983(02)B14 REMOVAL OF LOG WATERBARS AQ EACH 8 $_________ $____________

983(02)C14 REMOVAL OF ROCK WATERBARS AQ EACH 3 $_________ $____________

983(03)B14 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON CURB AQ LF 310 $_________ $____________

983(03)C14 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON AQ LF 155 $_________ $____________

DECKING

TOTAL SECTION 14 $_____________

Trail Section 15

907(01)15 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(01)15 EXCAVATION AQ LF 10 $_________ $____________

911(06)15 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 4,060 $_________ $____________

927(01)15 DRAIN DIP AQ EACH 20 $_________ $____________

934(01)15 PUNCHEON, TYPE AQ LF 32 $_________ $____________

TREATED TIMBER

934(03)A15 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE AQ LF 174 $_________ $____________

CURB

934(03)B15 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE AQ LF 93 $_________ $____________

DECKING

934(03)D15 PUNCHEON MAINTENANCE AQ LF 206 $_________ $____________

WEARING SURFACE

983(02)B15 REMOVAL OF LOG WATERBARS AQ EACH 39 $_________ $____________

983(03)A15 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON AQ LF 149 $_________ $____________

983(03)B15 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON CURB AQ LF 174 $_________ $____________

983(03)C15 REMOVAL OF PUNCHEON AQ LF 93 $_________ $____________

DECKING

TOTAL SECTION 15 $_____________

TOTAL ALL BASE ITEMS 11-15 $ __________

OPTIONAL ITEMS

To be evaluated and awarded if possible at time of award- all or some, depending on overal budget.

Trail Section 1

907(01)1 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)1 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 2,950 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 1 $____________

Trail Section 2

907(01)2 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)2 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 75 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 2 $____________ Trail Section 3

907(01)3 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)3 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 175 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 3 $____________

Trail Section 4

907(01)4 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)4 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 35 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 4 $____________

Trail Section 5

907(01)5 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)5 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 725 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 5 $____________

Trail Section 6

907(01)6 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)6 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 140 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 6 $____________ Trail Section 7

907(01)7 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)7 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 1,925 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 7 $____________ Trail Section 8

907(01)8 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)8 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 70 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 8 $____________ Trail Section 9

907(01)9 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)9 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 55 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 9 $____________

Trail Section 10

907(01)10 MOBILIZATION LSQ LS 1 $_________ $____________

911(06)10 EXISTING TRAIL RESTORATION AQ LF 30 $_________ $____________

Total Trail Section 10 $____________

TOTAL OPTIONAL ITEMS; 1-10 $ ____________

Non Discrimination Statement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.

(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, ect.) should contact USDA’s

TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C 20250-9410, or call (800)

795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Total of Base + Optional Items $_____________

Note: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price

Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

B- 4 Optional Construction Items

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price offered 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 clause I-* FAR clause 52.217-7.

B-2 Payment for Bond Premiums

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 Scope of Contract

Bucking Mule Trails Improvements- please refer to attachment “Trail Construction” for full specifications.

C- 2 Project Location

Bucking Mule Falls Trail #53 location: from Lovell, Wyoming travel 35 miles East on Highway #14A to Devils

Canyon Road #14, 10 miles down Devils Canyon Road to the Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead.

C-3 Applicable Specifications

The specifications shown in the specification listing contained in the attachments are applicable to this contract.

All specifications not included in the specification listing but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

The specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached.

C- 4 Site Visit - (See Section L, FAR clause 52.236-27).

C-5 AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

C- 6 Start Work

It is estimated that work will begin on July 20, 2020

C- 7 Period of Performance

(See Section F, FAR clause 52.211-10)

C- 8 Field Work Notice

The project area is located in the on the Bighorn National Forest. The contractor will be working in remote areas and will be exposed to natural conditions including, but not limited to, traveling over uneven and rocky terrain, encounters with bears and other wildlife, and inclement weather. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all employees are trained and have proper safety equipment prior to commencing work in the project area.

C- 7 Government-Furnished Property:

REFERENCE SECTION I, FAR CLAUSE 52.245-4 GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED MATERIALS

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:

The following Government supplied materials will be available to the Contractor for use in the construction and maintenance of puncheon:

8” X 8” X 6’ treated timbers (for mud sill plates) –

50 each

6” X 6” X 8’ treated timbers (for stringers) – 40 each

2” X 8” X 6’ treated planks (for decking) – 600 each

4” X 4” X 8’ treated timbers (for curbs) – 110 each

2” X 12” X 8’ treated planks (for wearing surface and backwall) – 60 each

2” X 2” X 4’ treated boards (for traction bars) – 90 each

C- 8 Biobased Product Utilization

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008

(FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the

Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February

2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Grease Removers Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids

Fluid-filled Transformers Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Carpets Roof Coatings

Hydraulic Fluid Water Tank Coatings Diesel Fuel Additives

2-Cycle Engine Oil Greases

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred

Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract (see Section L, Clause L- * - Instructions for the Preparation of

Technical and Business Proposals).

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The

Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment; and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract.

The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

C- 9 Temporary Facilities

(a) STAGING AREA: Staging of equipment and supplies will be allowed at: Porcupine Ranger Station, an area near Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead and an area near Porcupine Falls, other areas may also be allowed. These sites may also be available for camping. PRIOR written approval SHALL be obtained from the COR before the

Contractor’s use of these sites

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government at job sites. The

Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work. Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of one stool for every 10 workers assigned or working on site with a minimum of one required.

C-10 Inspection of Worksite

The Contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

C-11 Recycling and Disposal of Refuse

With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government, all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled and/or disposed of. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

C-12 Safety

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by

OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

Smoking will not be permitted in any building or structure.

C-13 Existing Utilities (Not Applicable)

C-14 Submittals (If Applicable)

(a) Definition: Submittals - Product literature, catalog cuts, product samples, shop drawings, as-built drawings, Quality Control Plans, and other documents submitted to the Contracting Officer for information or for review and approval when required.

(b) Submittals shall be presented in three copies unless indicated otherwise. The Contracting Officer will return one copy of the submittal to the Contractor, whether approved or rejected.

(c) Salient characteristics of the materials proposed for use shall be clearly identified in the submittal. The

Project Site Superintendent shall certify that he has reviewed the submittal and has determined that the submittal is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract. Illegible, incomplete, or uncertified submittals may be rejected.

(d) Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to any work being performed on the contract or materials being delivered to the job site.

(e) Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

(f) Allow 14 calendar days for government review of submittals. Review time shall commence upon receipt of a satisfactory submittal certified by the Project/Site Superintendent containing all information required to completely and thoroughly evaluate the submittal. Time shall start anew for each submittal and any required resubmissions.

C-18 Standard Specifications

Please refer to the attached document Titled “Trail Construction”

C-20 Attachments To Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. NOTE: Offeror’s are cautioned to carefully review these Project

Specifications prior to submission of offers.

All specifications contained in Section J are binding on the parties signing the contract.

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D- 1 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.

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E- 1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E- 2 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.

E- 3 Inspection and Testing Performed By Government

a. The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

b. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the project site.

E-4 Conformity With Drawings And Specifications

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the

Drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F- 1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F- 2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternate I

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10-calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 30, 2020. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by

July 27, 2020. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

F- 3 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages—Construction. (SEP 2000)

a. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $450.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

b. If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

F- 4 52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEP 2000)

Time extensions for contract changes will depend upon the extent, if any, by which the changes cause delay in the completion of the various elements of construction. The change order granting the time extension may provide that the contract completion date will be extended only for those specific elements related to the changed work and that the remaining contract completion dates for all other portions of the work will not be altered. The change order also may provide an equitable readjustment of liquidated damages under the new completion schedule.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G- 1 Contract Administration

(a) CONTRACTING OFFICER means a person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The Contracting Officer signs all contractual documents, approves and signs all modifications to contracts, processes and approves payment requests, reviews and makes final decisions on contractual discrepancies, and administers the contract. The Contracting

Officer is the only authorized individual to make changes to a contract.

(b) CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the

Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the pre-work conference.

The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by the Contracting Officer prior to the completion of this contract. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the contract shall be interpreted to include the Contracting

Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

(c) CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE. Any representative of the Contractor shall be designated in writing. The designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations of authority, if any, of the representative.

G- 2 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

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.

G- 3 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System *(Ref. FAR 42.15;)

(a) General. This contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), that require past performance evaluations to be completed and entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS).

(b) Contact Information. At the Prework Meeting, the name and email address of the Contractor Representative will be required.

(c) Assessment. Upon completion of the work associated with the contract/delivery orders, an evaluation will be initiated by the Contracting Officer in the CPARS system and the Contractor Representative will receive an auto-email from CPARS with instructions for completion of the evaluation.

G- 4. AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within

5 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at Bighorn National Forest

Supervisors Office, Sheridan, WY, OR a mutually agreed upon location or Conference call.

G- 5. Contract Release

When submitting final payment, Contractor shall provide a signed and dated contract release that includes the following information: "In consideration of receipt of final payment in the amount of

$ Contractor hereby releases the United States of America from any and all obligations arising under this contract and any modifications thereof except as reserved herein.

Reservations:

G- 6 Payment

Payment will be made for identified line items meeting contract specifications. Progress payment(s) may be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Construction work under this contract incorporates the Davis Bacon Wage Rates for

Construction task orders. Weekly payrolls are mandatory and must be turned into the

Contracting Officer Representative for review and approval. Construction task order invoices will not be processed until acceptable payrolls have been received.

A signed payment certification must be uploaded with every invoice submitted for payment to be authorized. Failure to include with breakdown of prices will cause invoice to be rejected. See Attachment 1 in Section J.

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic

Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

Final payment. Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work shall be cleaned of all contractor’s rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

A Contract release shall be uploaded in the IPP program with the final invoice.

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When the Contractor provides unacceptable work, the Government may:

(i) Accept the work at a reduced price.

(ii) Require the area to be reworked at no additional expense to the Government, or

(iii) Reject the work in its entirety. If the work quality is unacceptable, the

Contractor’s right to proceed is subject to termination for default clause.

The Government will permit the Contractor to rework an area only if the existing deficiencies can be corrected.

Any Government quality assurance assessment needed due to the Contractor reworking an area, either at the Contractor's request or because of unacceptable work, will be at the

Contractor's expense. The Contractor may be assessed actual damages that are incurred while administering the contract during the rework.

The Government shall document unacceptable work quality in the performance assessment.

G-8 Notification of Subcontracting

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work.

Subcontractor documentation will be submitted on a completed SF-1142 for construction.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions required on the SF-1142.

G-9 Notice To Proceed

A Notice to Proceed will be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer. No work shall begin until receipt of this notice. Supplies should not be purchased prior to the Notice to Proceed or the Contractor will not be reimbursed in the case of a Termination of the contract. Contract time shall commence on the day indicated on the Notice to Proceed.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations -http://www.acquisition.gov/far and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations – http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

H- 2 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Site Superintendent/Project

Foreman

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the

Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H- 3 AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor’s Responsibility for Fire Fighting.

(1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work.

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

(b) Contractor’s Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the

Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor’s Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the Changes Clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H- 4 Incidental Payment Items

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract.

Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

H- 5 Conformity With Drawings and Specifications

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

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

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

The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the

Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting

Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

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

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

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

3. Constitute or imply acceptance; or

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

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

E. The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the

Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes re-inspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

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

Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

G. If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the

Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

H. If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction.

However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

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

H-6 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

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

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

Administration and applicable safety codes.

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

H-7 Weed-Free Equipment

In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the…