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Solicitation No. 12363N21R4001 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 Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Offers Are Solicited For:

CROOKED RIVER VALLEY

REHABILITATION PHASE 4

Red River Ranger District Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Idaho County, Idaho

CONSTRUCTION RFP thru FAC 2021-05 effective March 10, 2021 Solicitation No. 12363N21R4001 Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation – Phase 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

B- 1 - Schedule of Items B- 2 – Price Proposal Instructions B- 3 – Optional Item B- 4 – Additional Classification Required – Davis Bacon General Wage Decision ID20210051 B- 5 – Idaho Use Tax

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 12

C- 1 – Project Description and Location C- 2 – Government-Furnished Property C- 3 – Technical Specifications C- 4 - Drawings C- 5 - Biobased Product Utilization C- 6 – Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

D-1 – Packing and Marking 13 D-2 – Project Labeling for Official Correspondence

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 14

E- 1 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference E- 2 – Contractor Quality Control Inspection System E- 3 - Acceptance

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 15

F- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference F- 2 - Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work Alternate I F- 3 - Period of Performance

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 16

G- 1 – Post Award Conference G- 2 – Contracting Officer’s Representative G- 3 – Submittal/Notification Timelines

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 17 - 24

H- 1 – Key Personnel H- 2- Conditions on Use of Premises

H- 3 – Physical Data H- 4 - Noxious Weed Control H- 5 - Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices H- 6 - Environmental Protection H- 7 - Landscape Preservation H- 8 – Emergency Response H- 9 - Loss, Damage, or Destruction H- 10 - Incidental Payment Items H- 11 - Conformity with Drawings and Specifications H- 12 - Local Material Sources H-13 - Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications H-14 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) H-15 - Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law H- 16 – Equipment Rental

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 25 - 37

I- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference I- 2 –Limitations on Subcontracting I-3 - Buy American Act- Construction Materials I-4 - Bid Guarantee I-5 – Individual Suerty – Pledge of Assets I-6 - Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction I-7 – Individual Surety – Pledge of Assests (Bid Guarantee) I-8 - Federal, State, and Local Taxes I-9 – Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed Price Construction Contracts I-10 – Provideding Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors I-11 - Permits and Responsibilities I-12 - Alterations In Contract I-13 - Order of Precedence – Construction I-14 – Authorized Deviations in Clauses

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 38

J- 1 - Wage Decision J- 2 – Construction Drawings J- 3 – Temporary Bridge Drawings J- 4 – Drawing Addendum J- 5 – Planting Drawings J- 6 – Technical Specifications J- 7 – Crooked River Valley Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Template J- 8 – Past Performance Questionaire

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER 39 - 46

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS AND RESPONDENTS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment K- 3 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 47 - 52

AND RESPONDENTS

L- 1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference **Addenda to FAR clause 52.215-1, paragraph c: Submission of proposals L- 2 - Type of Contract L- 3 - Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work L-4 - Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction L-5 - Notice of Buy American Requirements - Construction Materials L-6 – Alternative Forms of Security L-7 - Service of Protest L-8 - Site Visit (Construction) L-9 -Solicitation in Advance of Funding

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 53 - 55

M- 1 - Evaluation Criteria M- 2 - Award Statement M- 3 – Evaluation of Alternate (Optional)Items

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12363N21R4001

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

04/30/2021

PAGE OF PAGES

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

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

1024139

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA - Forest Service Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

USDA - Forest Service Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

KAREN RUKLIC

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

(208) 983-1268 OR EMAIL: karen.ruklic@usda.gov

SOLICITATION

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

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

Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation Phase 4

Red River Ranger Station Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Idaho County, Idaho

Price Range: The Government’s estimate is between $500,000 -$1,000,000

**ALL OFFER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A SCANNED COPY OF THE FULLY EXECUTED BID BOND, SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO KAREN RUKLIC AT karen.ruklic@usda.gov AND RECEIVED

BY TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 AT 4:00 PST. SEE SECTION L FOR DETAILS.

11. The Contract time shall begin upon receipt of contract notice to proceed and shall be completed no later than October 10, 2021. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10, Alt I)

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

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

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Offers to perform the work required are due as specified in Item 10 by 4:00 pm local time Tuesday, June 1, 2021. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing bid bonds shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required. (If “is required” see AGAR Clause 452.228-70)

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.

d. Offers providing less than 45 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e) mailto:karen.ruklic@usda.gov

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. _________________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ____________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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.)

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BLOCK

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

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

USDA - Forest Service Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530

All invoices will be processed using the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more. Contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) 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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (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)

KAREN RUKLIC

30b. SIGNATURE

30c. DATE

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CROOKED RIVER VALLEY REHABILITATION –PHASE 4

RED RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FOREST

IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

B- 1 Schedule of Items

PAY

ITEM

DESCRIPTION METH.

MEAS.

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation Phase 3 A1 Mobilization and

Demobilization

LSQ LS 1 XXXX

A2

Water Management and Environmental Controls

LSQ LS 1 XXXX

A3 Survey and Staking LSQ LS 1 XXXX

A4 Bridge Removal and Haul

A5 Large Wood Structure Type 1

AQ EACH 2

A6 Large Wood Structure Type 2

AQ LF 190

A7 Earthwork- Regrade Levee/Road and Temp Bypass Channel

DQ CY 37,420

A8 Earthwork- Import Fill and Regrade Temp Bypass Channel

AQ CY 19,150

A9 Riffle Construction AQ LF 150

A10 Floodplain Micro-topography

AQ ACRES 16.3

A11 Equipment Rental Rate for Excavator and Operator

AQ HOURS 10

A12 Equipment Rental Rate for Dump Truck and Operator

AQ HOURS 10

A13 Equipment Rental Rate for Bulldozer and Operator

AQ

HOURS

A14 Optional

Earthwork -Construct High Terrace South End of Project Area

AQ CY 400

B1 Mobilization and

Demobilization

B2

Plant Delivery (from Nursery to Project Site)

B3 Trench Planting along Main/ Side Channel 2 gal, 5 gal

AQ LF 1,485

B4 Single Hole Planting in Floodplain Micro-topography, 2 gal

AQ EACH 3,851

B5 Single Hole Planting in Floodplain Micro-topography, 8 gal

AQ EACH 278

B6 Water Individual Plants LSQ LS 1 XXXX

B7 Equipment Rental Rate for Mini Excavator

AQ HOURS 10

B8 Equipment Rental Rate for Compact Loader

AQ

HOURS

TOTAL (All Items)

* Designated Method of Measurement:

DQ – Designed Quantities; AQ - Actual Quantities, LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities;

LF – Linear Feet

B-2 PRICE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Complete Schedule of Items B-1 (A1-A14 and B1-B-8).

Provide total amounts for all items and unit prices for all items not designated as Lump Sum. Provide unit prices to the nearest cent and do not round the extended totals.

In addition, the Contractor shall give a price per hour for Items: A11 Excavator and Operator, A12 Dump Truck and Operator, A13 Bulldozer and Operator, B7 Mini Excavator and Operator, and B8 Compact Loader and Operator for additional work above the estimated quantities that is encountered during the contract performance. See H-16 for details. **The Government does not guarantee that any hourly work shall be ordered and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under these items with no adjustment in contract unit price.

B-3 OPTIONAL ITEM: The Government may require performance of work within the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an Optional Item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule of Items. Government reserves the unilateral right to award/exercise the optional item by written notice to the Contractor no later than August 15, 2021. If awarded, performance of optional item shall follow the period of performance outlined in Section F-2, no additional contract time shall be granted. Award of the optional item is contingent on availability of funds and what is in the best interest of the Government.

B-4 ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED – DAVIS-BACON GENERAL WAGE

DECISION ID20210051, dated 01/01/2021: A wage rate for an Excavator Operator shall be conformed after award in accordance with FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) and direction provided in the subject Wage Decision. The most recent wage rate approved by the Department of Labor for this classification was $28.60 per hour rate with $15.20 fringe benefits (conformed June 10, 2020 for Idaho County).

B-5 - IDAHO USE TAX - Under clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, Contractors shall be responsible for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Questions regarding the assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208)

799-3491. See Section B-2 for a complete description of the GFP to be provided under this contract.

Please note that the total purchase price of the plants supplied by the Government is $62,635.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) Objectives and Background:

The objective of the Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation Project is to address the impacts of historical dredge mining on aquatic habitat conditions. The Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation project was designed to be constructed in multiple phases over 6 years. Phases completed include construction of a bypass channel and levee/haul road, Option 2 floodplain connection, and Phases 1 through 3 floodplain and river channel work. Work to be completed in 2021 includes Phase 4 and Planting. The project is being performed on the Red River Ranger District of the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests in collaboration with the Nez Perce Tribe Watershed Program and funded by Bonneville Power Administration. U.S. Forest Service stewardship funds are also planned for use to accomplish watershed restoration objectives while supporting the local economy.

(b) Scope of Work:

This contract is for Phase 4 of the Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation Project and Planting on the Nez Perce- Clearwater National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho. Phase 4 includes removing the temporary bridge and hauling it to Grangeville, grading approximately 4 acres of tailings piles and 12 acres of levee/haul road to complete floodplain construction and fill the temporary bypass channel. Material will be hauled from the lower 4 acres of floodplain work and from the south staging area to fill the bypass channel. Phase 4 work includes installing 2 Type 1 and Type 2 large wood structures at the top and bottom of the new channel where the bypass channel is decommissioned. This work will be in the wet and water management is required. Phase 4 work includes hauling and spreading approximately 5,000 cy of soil and adding large wood to the new floodplain for microtopography. Wood and soil for the microtopography are stored along the levee road and at the south staging area.

Planting is also included in this phase and has a separate drawing set titled Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation Planting Plan Phase 4. Approximately 4,342 2-gallon plants and 278 8-gallon plants will be planted in single holes throughout the floodplain, and approximately 1,485 linear feet of 18” deep by 12-18” wide trenches shall be dug along the existing channel and side channel for 2-gallon and 5-gallon plants. Each plant shall be watered thoroughly within 24 hours of planting to ensure good root to soil contact.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, operating supplies supervision, transportation, materials (except those designated as Government-furnished), and incidentals necessary to complete the project as required by the contract, plans, and specifications.

(c) Description of Work.

The river channel was diverted into a bypass channel to allow floodplain and river channel to be constructed. The bypass channel has a levee/road that runs its length. There is a diversion structure on the south end of the project area that will be removed in order to divert the river into the new channel. Two LWD Type 1 and LWS Type 2 structures will be constructed in the bypass channel where the old channel and new channel are connected at the upper and lower ends of the project.

Bank work is also needed in order to create a natural meander shape between the new and old channel at the upper and lower ends of the project. These areas shall be isolated during instream work to keep turbidity levels less than 50 NTUs. See the Phase 4 Plan addendum for details. In

October 2020, the elevations of the exiting channel were consistent with those shown in the design at Bypass Channel Station 2+00 (Sheet 5.0 Profile View). These elevations shall be confirmed and the Contractor shall work with the CO when staking the tie-in and meander.

The downstream end of the project area shall also receive LWS Type 1 and 2, as well as instream riffle construction. Work shall not occur in the wet and cannot proceed until fish salvage is complete. Se fish salvage notes, last paragraph, this section.

The Contractor shall stake the Phase 4 floodplain at 200-foot intervals on the east and west side of the Phase 4 floodplain. The stakes on the east side of the floodplain shall be staked at the same elevations as the floodplain constructed in Phases 1 and 2. There are 4 areas- High Terraces- where the floodplain elevation may be raised to be high floodplain terraces to ensure high flows are diverted back to the main channel. This work is described in the Addendum. It is anticipated that fill material for the bypass channel will be short in Phase 4. Areas have been identified in the Phase 4 floodplain that will be left low to serve as ponds, depressions and preservation areas to make up for this shortage. These areas were chosen based on their distance from the new river channel and may be field fit by the CO.

Planting activities shall be performed in a manner that insures plant survival and growth. Plant survival and growth depends on the initial health of the plants, the manner in which plants are handled and planted, environmental conditions such as soil moisture and weather, and animal damage to the plants. The services secured with this contract require appropriate handling and planting techniques as well as planting during a period of time when environmental conditions are most favorable to insure survival.

Sixteen acres of floodplain will receive micro-topography treatments, or floodplain roughness, as described in the Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation Phase 4 Designs. Floodplain roughness involves mixing soil and large wood into the floodplain to create ridges and furrows. Soil is stockpiled at the bottom end of the floodplain and at the South staging area to be mixed into the top 6-12 inches in areas indicated on plan sheet 7.3. Large and small wood and brush are stockpiled throughout the floodplain to be partially buried. Brush and large wood is limited and there will not likely be enough for the density described on Sheet 7.2

An Optional Item has been included to raise the floodplain elevation in the south end of the project area. The floodplain slopes to the east and is lower than the newly constructed floodplain. The floodplain elevation, if this Option is exercised by the Government, will be raised approximately

0.5 feet over approximately 1,200 square feet. The floodplain will gently slope up to the temporary road surface height. The height of the temporary road will be carried through to the new floodplain at the first meander bend. The road surface shall be decommissioned to the stockpile area. This work is described in the Addendum.

Construction shall occur between July 10, 2021, and October 10, 2021, with no instream work occurring before July 15 and after August 15. Prior to the instream work window, the contractor may access the north end work area directly from the 233 road to begin preliminarily there. Up to 10 equipment stream crossings adjacent to the bridge are permitted in order to prepare for dewatering. The contractor shall work with the USFS and Tribe during fish salvage operations, dropping water levels in the pools, and watering the new channel slowly, to keep turbidity below 50 NTUs. While other tasks may be completed concurrently, Contractors shall allow for 5 days in their schedules for fish salvage coordination with the Government. Fish salvage will commence after July 15. Watering of the new channel shall occur slowly over at least 3 days. If accessing the north end of the project area via the 233 road, the adjacent preservation area shall not be disturbed.

Planting shall not begin prior to September 15.

(d) Project Location: The project is approximately 45 mi east of Grangeville, Idaho. At the junction of

Highway 14 and the Crooked River Road (FR 233, MP 41), travel south for approximately 2.0 miles to the beginning of the project area.

(e) Price Range: Government cost estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $500,000 - $1,000,000.

(f) An organized pre-bid tour is planned. See Section L-12 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) Alternate I (FEB 1995) for details.

Contractors shall notify the Government of the number of attendees via email to karen.ruklic@usda.gov no later than COB Monday, May 10, 2021. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted in writing at this time. Copies of the solicitation, drawings and exhibits shall only be provided upon written request.

Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated. The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award. Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer.

For further information, please contact Karen Ruklic, Contracting Officer, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest at karen.ruklic@usda.gov.

(g) Period of performance: Estimated start date: July 10, 2021. Completion deadline: October 10, 2021.

(See Section F, FAR Clause 52.211-10 Alt I.)

C-2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause 52.245-1 contained in Section I of the contract.

• Woody Material for Large Wood Structures and Floodplain Roughness Items, on site.

• Small-Medium Wood and Brush for Floodplain Roughness Item, on site.

• Vegetative Fill, on site.

• Nursery Planting Stock, located at Wildlife Habitat Nursery, to be delivered by Contractor.

mailto:karen.ruklic@usda.gov

Species and Size Total Thin-leaf Alder 2G 522 Thin-leaf Alder 5G 100 Thin-leaf Alder 8G 205 Black Cottonwood 8G 73 Drummond Willow 2G 470 Geyer Willow 2G 500 MacKenzie Willow 2G 250 Snowberry 2G 200 Engelman spruce 2G 500 Douglas Fir 2G 550 Grand Fir 2G 550 Lodgepole Pine 2G 200 Rocky Mnt Maple 2G 200 Hawthorn 2G 400 Total 4,720

It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate the pickup and delivery of the planting stock to the site of work from the nursery. See Section B 200 in the Technical Specifications for Contractor requirements. The contractor shall provide appropriate transport and on-site storage and care of the planting material in a manner which will ensure their health and vitality prior to planting.

Wildlife Habitat Nursery; owner, Denny Dawes, is the contractor from whom the planting stock was purchased. This company’s contact information is as follows:

Address: 1025 E. Hatter Creek Road, Princeton, ID 83857 Telephone: 208-875-2500 Email address: wild@potlatch.com

Government inspectors will be on site to inspect planting materials delivered to the site and will reject plants that are in unacceptable condition (e.g. desiccated, damaged, etc.). If the number of rejected plants is significant, a contract modification will be negotiated.

The Contractor shall return the plant pots in good condition to Wildlife Habitat Nursery OR the staging area at the top of the access route.

The total purchase price of the plants supplied by the government is $62,635. Questions regarding assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property (GFP) should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission in accordance with the clause in Section B.

See FAR 52.245-1 in Section I-1 for additional information.

mailto:wild@potlatch.com

C-3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Stand-alone technical specifications have been prepared for the Crooked River Valley Rehabilitation project; Phase 4 and Crooked River Planting. The technical specification a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract and are provided in a separate attachment in Section J.

C-4 – DRAWINGS - Titled “CROOKED RIVER VALLEY REHABILITATION PHASE 4”, “ADDENDUM” and “CROOKED RIVER VALLEY REHABILITION PLANTING DESIGN”. The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are provided in a separate attachment in Section J.

CROOKED RIVER VALLEY REHABILITATION PHASE 4

DESCRIPTION SHEET NO.

Cover Sheet- Title Sheet 1.0 Existing Conditions 2.0 Rehabilitation Plan 3.0

Access, Staging and Survey Control 4.0 Water Management Plan 4.1

Site Plan 5.0 Site Plan 5.1 Site Plan 5.2

Grading Plan 5.3 Cross Sections 6.0

Large Wood Structure Type 1 7.0 Large Wood Structure Type 2 7.1

Constructed Riffle Detail 7.2 Floodplain Roughness Detail 7.3

ADDENDUM

Adjusted Channel Alignment at Diversion

Structure 1.0

Crooked River Phase 4 Diversion Structure 2.0 Lower 4 Acres of Crooked River Phase 4 3.0 Optional Item A14 – Option 1 Floodplain 4.0

High Terrace Locations 5.0

CROOKED RIVER VALLEY PLANTING PLAN

Title sheet 1.0

Rehabilitation/staging plan 2.0 Summary of quantities/specifications 3.0

Site plan 4.0 Site plan 4.1 Site plan 4.2

Floodplain/side channel planting typical 5.0

C-5 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.

Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Degreasers Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Greases Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Sorbents Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Concrete/Asphalt Release Fluids Composite Panels Sealers Wood and Concrete Sealers Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers Metalworking Fluids

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.

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).

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.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

C-6 - AGAR 452.211-73 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.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

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

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL COORESPONDENCE

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.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E- 1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E-2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall identify the quality control inspection system it will use to ensure that contract specifications will be achieved. At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor shall produce written inspection records in a format and at times and places satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer and be maintained until the date of contract closure. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

E-3 ACCEPTANCE

The Forest Service shall perform an inspection upon Contractor’s written request and assurance that work has been completed. Request shall be for a reasonable portion of work. Acceptance may be made for all or portions of work.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F- 1 CLAUSES

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F-2 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 10, 2021. 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 June 25, 2021. 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.

**All in-stream work must occur between July 15th and August 15th, 2021. Mechanized equipment is prohibited from entering the active channel outside of this period. In addition, planting shall not commence until after September 15, 2021.

F-3 452.211.74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from date of contract award through October 10, 2021.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 - AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 30 days of commencement of work. The conference will be held outside, at the project site and will include a discussion of such topics as contract terms and work performance requirements, work schedule and safety plans. Social distancing in accordance with CDC guidance shall be employed.

G-2 - 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 prework conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the Specifications, shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

G-3 - SUBMITTAL/NOTIFICATION TIMELINES

The submittal and notification timelines required are provided in the Technical Specifications 01300.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract.

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.

No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer:

Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H-2 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES (Camping)

(a) Camping will be allowed only at the sites designated on the project maps or approved in advance by the District Ranger.

(b) No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the C.O.R.

(c) Temporary structures such as tent frames, hitch racks, tents and tent pegs shall be removed at the end of the period of use, all evidence of the camp eliminated, and the site restored to its original condition. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Reusable native material may be neatly stacked for future use.

(c) Livestock will not be permitted without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(d) Vegetation shall be undisturbed to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor will be permitted to cut only those trees designated by the COR.

(e) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the COR. All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills will be reported immediately to the CO or COR. Spills over 25 gallons will be reported to CO and the Idaho State Department of Enviromental Quality. No waste disposal of petroleum product will be permitted on National Forest land.

(f) Chemical toilets are preferred for all campsites.

(g) Refuse including waste materials, garbage, and rubbish of all kinds, shall be disposed of in the following manner, and shall guard the purity of streams and living waters:

Garbage, trash, sewage waste, and other litter shall be kept in closed fly-proof containers and periodically hauled to an approved disposal facility located outside of the National Forest.

(h) No waste or by-products shall be discharged if it contains any substances in concentrations which will result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife, or to human water supplies.

(j) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance. Disposal of trash and debris, unusable machinery, Forest Service authorized improvements, etc., shall be kept current. Building materials, firewood, etc., shall be neatly stacked.

(k) The campsite shall be left in a clean condition. Any clean-up work not accomplished by the Contractor at time of camp closure will be done by the Forest Service, and the actual cost of such clean-up will be deducted from payment otherwise due the Contractor.

H-3 FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the plans and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Forest Service specialists making physical determination based on surface observations.

(b) Weather Conditions. Normal snow conditions indicate a work season from approximately June 1 to

October 30. Freezing temperatures can occur throughout the season.

(c) Transportation Facilities. Access from Grangeville is Mount Idaho Grade to State Highway 14 for approximately 29 miles to Crooked River Road 233. The project area is adjacent to County Road 233 from approximate Mile 0.25 to Mile 2.25. State Highway 14 is a two lane, asphalt highway with shoulders and regular turnouts. Crooked River Road 233 is a lane and a half, gravel road without shoulders or turnouts. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with appropriate State and County offices to ensure that load limit restrictions are met and/or proper permits are obtained.

Road 233 is an Idaho County maintained road. The Contractor shall observe and follow all County regulations pertaining to haul on this road and obtain all necessary permits. Vehicles must be “highway legal” to travel on Idaho County roads without an approved permit. No material hauling shall occur on Road 233.

(d) Material Source/ Stockpile Site.

(a) South Staging area

a. Location: Within the project site, just to the south along temporary haul route

b. Inventory: brush, various gradation of soil and rock, vegetative soil.

H-4 - NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL. (2/96) In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into work areas, Contractor shall be required to use weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment prior to entry on to the work area.

This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the work area. Only clean construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the work area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated in the same manner as initial move-in.

Prior to the initial move-in, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make all construction equipment available for inspection by the Forest Service at an agreed upon location off Forest Service land. The Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 48 hours advance notification when equipment is ready for inspection.

Straw/Hay Bales and erosion controll devices shall be certified as “Weed Free”. The source field shall be inspected and certified by the county extension agent from the county that the straw/hay is grown. Each shipment onto the forest shall be accompanied by a certification tag stating that it is weed free. The contractor shall furnish the Forest Service with a statement of certification.

H-5 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 (MUTDC), published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes.

The MUTDC can be read or downloaded at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/pdf_index.htm.

As a minimum, it is anticipated that the following type and number of signs will be required:

Location Designation Quantity On Road 233, on either side of temporary access road TRUCKS ENTERING ROADWAY 2

H-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The contractor is required to have a spill plan. The plan will contain a description of the specific hazardous materials, procedures, and spill containment that will be used, including inventory, storage, and handling.

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/pdf_index.htm

All vehicles carrying fuel will have specific equipment and materials needed to contain or clean up any incidental spills at the project site.

All pumps and generators used in or near streams will have appropriate spill containment structures and/or absorbent pads in place during use.

When storage facilities for oil or oil products are on site, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or any other body of water. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, immediately notify the Contracting Officer and appropriate state agencies.

Service and refuel all equipment at least 150 feet away from water bodies in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.

Meet all applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging the hazardous materials are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures, and spills. Provide handling and personal protective equipment appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous material according to 29 CFR 1910.120). Notify the Forest Service in writing of all hazardous material that may be brought onto the National Forest.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. The contractor must clean up spills or leaks in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and to the satisfaction of the CO. When necessary provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

Equipment Fuel/Oil Leakage All equipment used for instream work will be cleaned of external oil, grease, dirt and mud; and leaks repaired; prior to arriving at the project site. All equipment will be inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before unloading at site. Any leaks or accumulations of grease will be corrected before entering streams or areas that drain directly to streams or wetlands.

Equipment used for in-stream or riparian work (including chainsaws and other hand power tools) will be fueled and serviced in an area approved by the CO. When not in use, vehicles will be stored in the designated staging area. The staging area should be in an area that will not deliver fuel, oil, etc. to streams.

Contractor is required to have a Spill Kit or equivalent that contains oil-absorbing floating booms, and other equipment such as pads and absorbent “peanuts” appropriate for the size of the stream, available on-site during all phases of construction. For small streams with few pools or slack water, booms may not be effective. Use pads and straw bales to anchor booms if necessary. Booms will be placed in a location that facilitates an immediate response to potential petroleum leakage.

Fish-Friendly Hydraulic Fluids

In accordance with Technical Specification 01505, Mobilization and Demobilization, Section General, Note 4, equipment that will be used in live water shall utilize hydraulic fluid that is non-toxic to salmonids. The criteria used to determine if the hydraulic fluid is nontoxic to salmonids during acute exposure is found in footnote 1. According to guidance provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the following products meet the required criteria:

Chevron Clarity Hydraulic Oil A W Ecoterra Hydraulic Oil GreensCare Plus Mobil EAL 224H

ENVIRON™ AW HYDRAULIC FLUIDS

The government does not endorse any of these specific products and urges contractors to perform independent research regarding the performance characteristics of each product.

H-7 Landscape Preservation

(a) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material, which falls outside of these limits, shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

H- 8 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.

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