Final_RFQ.doc

12034320Q4005

Lolo Motorway Surface and Drainage Improvement Project Part 1; Lochsa Ranger District

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USDA - Forest Service

Region 1, Acquisition Management

Grangeville Office; 104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530 See Section F:

Deliveries and Performance

FOB DESTINATION

KAREN RUKLIC

karen.ruklic@usda.gov

AREA CODE

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:00 pm PST submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

Lolo Motorway Surface and Drainage Improvement Project Part 1 Lochsa R.D. - Nez Perce-Clearwater N.F.s Idaho County, Idaho

PLEASE PLACE YOUR QUOTE IN SECTION B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

FURNISHING QUOTATION: Complete Standard Form 18, Section B, Section K & Technical Package as your quote. Submit via email: karen.ruklic@usda.gov. Place “Solicitation No. 12034320Q4005” in the email subject line & confirm receipt of via phone call to Karen Ruklic at 208-983-5144.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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DUNS NO. _____________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ________________

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

LOLO MOTORWAY SURFACE AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PART 1

LOCHSA RANGER DISTRICT

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

B- 1

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

TOTAL (All Items)

Note: All items described in the Schedules of Item B-1 above shall be measured actual quantity except those denoted by a single *. Items designated with a * shall be measured contract quantity. Guidance regarding how a given pay unit is measured and/or paid is found within the Standard Specification FP-14, Section 109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions for each given unit and within the specific specification for the Item described.

Contractor shall give a price per hour under Item 11 - 62201 Hydraulic Excavator with Thumb and Item 12 - 62202 Large Dump Truck (denoted above with **) for additional work above the estimated quantities that is encountered during the contract performance. Work ordered shall be of the same general type outlined within the project specifications and shall occur on the project site or at locations within the general vicinity that are utilized for this specific project (i.e. waste sites, government borrow/material locations, access roads, haul routes and/or temporary material storage sites). **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-2 Quoter Instructions This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ); therefore, no public opening will be held. The results will not be made public prior to award. Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ will not be returned, but will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes. The RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of this quote, or to make any award.

Complete Schedule of Items B-1. Provide total amounts for all Items 1-12 and unit prices for all items not designated as Lump Sum. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted. Do NOT use fraction of cents in Unit Price.

One award will be made. Offer of award will be made to the Quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering but not limited to, such factors as price, relevant past performance and schedule/technical approach.

Any contract resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor.

B- 3 Payment for Bond Premiums 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 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 assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208) 799-3491. A description of the GFP is provided in Section G-1.

B-5 ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED – DAVIS-BACON GENERAL WAGE DECISION ID20200051, dated 03/06/2020: 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 2020 for Idaho County).

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C- 1 – Project Description and Location

(a) Objectives and Background:

The objective of the Lolo Motorway Part 1 Project is to address the impacts of ineffective shaping and drainage of Road #500, to improve drivability and drainage. The project is being performed on the Lochsa Ranger District of the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests in collaboration with Idaho Parks and Recreation. In addition, 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 Part 1 of the Lolo Motorway Surface and Drainage Improvement Project on the Nez Perce- Clearwater National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho. Part 1 requires completing approximately 16 miles of road reconditioning and 5 ½ miles of full depth reclamation. In addition, 12” and 18” culvert shall be removed and replaced and excavation and embankment shall be performed to widen existing narrow sections of the road. Shaping of the road to provide appropriate drainage and cleaning of the ditches and catch basins of existing culverts is also required along with installation of driveable drainage dips. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, structures, supervision, transportation, operating supplies (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.

This project shall repair storm water runoff damage to the road surface and ditch and recondition the driving surface and drainage through proper road shaping and drainage relief on Road #500. The contractor shall recondition material to the specified depth and maximum size using machinery to manufacture the surface from in place boulders and bedrock on the road surface. This includes watering, mixing, blading, shaping, and compaction of the processed material into a smooth non-segregated, shaped road surface. The work also includes installation, repair, and restoration of driveable dips. Cleaning of existing ditches, culvert inlets, and open top cross drains and removal and replacement of 12” and 18” culverts.

(d) Project Location: The project is approximately 43.5 mi east of Kamiah, Idaho. From Kamiah take Woodland Road 0.50 Miles. Turn right onto Glenwood for approximately 11.3 miles to Road #100 which is an extension of Tommy Taha Connect. Stay on Road #100 for approximately 16.2 miles to Road #103. Turn right on Road #103 for approximately 14.8 miles to the junction with Road #104. Turn right on Road # 104 for approximately 0.75 Miles to the junction with Road #500 – Pete’s Fork Junction (MP 22.59) start of the project. This project is located on the Lochsa Ranger District and begins in Township 36 North Range 7 East and goes through T36N R8E, T36N R9E, T36N R10E, T37N R10E, and Ends in Township 37 North, Range 11 East, at Road #500 junction with Road #107.

(e) Price Range: Government cost estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $100,000 - $250,000.

(f) Pre Bid Tour No pre-bid tour is planned. See Section L-12 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) Alternate I (FEB 1995) for details. Photos of road surface conditions have been provided as an attachment in Section J.

(g) Period of performance: Estimated start date: 8/1/2020 Completion deadline: 10/31/2020. (See Section F, FAR Clause 52.211-10 Alt I.) IMPORTANT: Construction/reconstruction work on the Lolo Motorway (Road 500) is prohibited from August 3, 2020 through August 7, 2020. Equipment must be moved off the road prism during this period to allow the public total access of the roadway for the scheduled Appaloosa Trail Ride.

(h) Government-furnished property:

· Rip Rap - Class I - Saddle Camp Pit

· Native Surfacing, for Pipe Bedding or additional surface requirements – Develop on site.

See Section G-3 and FAR 52.245-1 in Section I-1 for additional information.

C-2 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Specifications for Construction and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of the solicitation and any resultant contract. Copies of these Specifications are available on the internet at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp14 or performing a google search for the FP-14.

Stand-alone technical specifications have been prepared for Lolo Motorway Part 1. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The technical specification are found in a separate attachment in Section J.

C-3 - DRAWINGS- Entitled LOLO MOTORWAY PART 1. The following drawings are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are found in a separate attachment in Section J.

LOLO MOTORWAY PART 1

C- 4

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.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

(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) of this section.

(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, at no increase in contract price, 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 reinspection 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.

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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.dm.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 31, 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 August 15, 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.

IMPORTANT: Construction/reconstruction work on the Lolo Motorway (Road 500) is prohibited from August 3, 2020 through August 7, 2020. Equipment must be moved off the road prism during this period to allow the public total access of the roadway for the scheduled Appaloosa Trail Ride.

F- 3 AGAR 452.211.74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from date of Notice to Proceed issuance through October 31, 2020.

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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 15 days of commencement of work. The conference will be held at the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest’s Office, 502 Lowry Street, Kooskia, ID and will include discussion of such topics as contract terms and work performance requirements, work progress schedule and safety plans.

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 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide Class I Rip Rap as listed in the Schedule of Items located at the Saddle Camp Pit to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. Native surfacing, developed on site shall be used for pipe bedding. 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.

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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. 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 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 July 1 to October 30.

(c) Transportation Facilities. Tommy Taha Connect, Road 100 and State Highway 12 are two lane, asphalt roadways with shoulders and regular turnouts. Road 103 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 for bridges and roads.

(d) Material Source/ Stockpile Site.

(a) Government Source: 1.15 Miles down Road 5905, from Road 107/Road 5905 junction.

a. Location: From project site, travel South on FS Road 107 for 2.6 miles to Road 5905. Stockpiled rock is 1.15 miles down Road 5905.

b. Inventory: Class I Rip Rap

H-3 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES

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

(b) 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.

(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. No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

(d) 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. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer. Reusable native material may be neatly stacked for future use.

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

(f) Vegetation shall be undisturbed to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor will be permitted to cut only the vegetation designated by the contract or the Contracting Officer.

(g) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the CO. 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.

(h) Chemical toilets are preferred for all campsites however, the Contractor may be permitted to construct a slit trench when conditions warrant and written permission is given by the Contracting Officer. Any slit trench constructed shall not be located closer than 400 feet to any live stream The trench shall be covered and the area restored to as natural a condition as possible when the camp is closed.)

(i) 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.

(j) Storage facilities for materials capable of causing water pollution, if accidentally discharged, shall be located so as to prevent any spillage into waters, or channels leading into water, that would result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife or to human water supplies.

(k) 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

(l) Waste water shall be disposed of in a leach pit located at least 300 feet from springs, streams, and lakes. Pit location is subject to written permission from the Contracting Officer. The pit shall be a minimum of 2 x 2 x 2 feet and shall be filled with rock two to eight inches in diameter. The leach pit shall be covered with at least two feet of compacted soil when the camp is closed.

(m) Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers on site. Overnight camping is commercially available near the project area. The contractor must provide toilets and sanitary facilities at each work location for its employees.

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:

H-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Prevention of Oil Spills.

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.

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.

Fuel and service all equipment only 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 waste 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 waste according to 29 CFR 1910.120). Notify the Forest Service 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. Any spills resulting in a detectable sheen on water shall be reported to the EPA National Response Center (1-800-424-8802). Any spills over 25 gallons will be reported to the Idaho Division of Environmental Quality and cleanup will be initiated within 24 hours of the spill. When available 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.

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.).

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

(d) Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent damaging any peeled trees, historic posts, trail markers, or artifacts of historical significance located along the Lolo Motorway. Any trees requiring removal will be marked by the Forest Service, and will be left along the Lolo Motorway in an area approved by the Contracting Officer.

H-8 FIRE CONTROL

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires. For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor, when requested by the Contracting Officer, shall place his employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(3) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are: (a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards; (b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

(4) Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided:

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; power saw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

(5) Blasting. Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

(6) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(7) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(8) Debris Burning and Warming Fires. Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

(9) Precautions for Stoves. Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

(10) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

(11) Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

(i) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

(ii) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

(iii) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

(12) Pump and Trailer. The Contractor shall provide at a location satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, a serviceable truck or trailer, equipped with a fire fighting tanker unit to be kept ready for instant use for suppressing forest fires. The unit shall consist of a tank of not less than 100-gallon capacity which shall be mounted to a live hose reel with a minimum of 100 feet of hose not less than (3/4) inch INSIDE diameter of non-collapsible (booster) hose with combination nozzle. Hose shall be connected to the water supply.

The tank shall be attached to the chassis frame or to a structurally sound flat bed in such a way to withstand pitch, roll and yaw of the load during on and off road operation of the unit without damaging the tank or other chassis components.

The pump may be an auxiliary powered pump or a power take-off pump with discharge capacity of a minimum 10 gallons per minute at 100 P.S.I. pressure. All pumps shall have a discharge pressure gauge. If the pump is of the positive displacement type, a bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided. The pump as mounted shall be capable of drafting water from a source located 10 vertical feet below the pump head through the required 20 feet of suction hose. A portable pump capable of filling a 100 gallon tank in 10 minutes or less may be substituted in order to meet the fill time requirements.

Each Pump and Trailer or Truck unit shall have an additional fitting for 250 feet of ¾ inch garden type hose (capable of withstanding the required pressure), two ¾ inch gated wyes, and 4 hose nozzles of the shut-off type, adjustable for straight stream, spray, or fog.

A fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A 10BC that is securely mounted to the trailer or truck and accessible by the operator shall be required. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag and the annual maintenance tag in regards to a 6 year annual inspection and every 12 years regarding a hydro test on all dry powder, metal fire extinguishers.

Tools, adapters, accessories and fuel necessary to operate the pump and trailer or truck shall be provided. If a trailer is used, the proper tow hitch shall require a 2” ball, a serviceable vehicle and shall be located at point satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Fill sites shall be identified prior to use, and equipment shall be field tested in the presence of an inspector.

(13) Burning. Before starting any open burning, the Contractor shall comply with the following:

(i) Submit a burning plan, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, designed to minimize the impact on air quality and to lessen any fire damage.

(ii) Obtain a burning permit from the District Ranger.

(iii) Use weather forecasts as far as possible in scheduling burning for more favorable dispersal of smoke.

(iv) Fuel shall be reasonably free of dirt and piled to facilitate rapid and complete combustion. Piles shall be tended during burning operations to maintain combustion and to eliminate unnecessary smudges. Piles shall be patrolled during off-work hours to avoid wildfires.

(v) Unless fire season controls dictate otherwise, burning shall be scheduled, as far as practicable, for the most favorable conditions during the burning period.

(vi) Under certain atmospheric conditions, smoke accumulations may become excessive and in these cases, the Regional Forester may, at his discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

H-9 LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DESTRUCTION

(a) Equipment furnished with operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

All claims arising under this clause will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

H- 10

LOCAL MATERIAL SOURCES

(a) Designated Sources--Sources of local materials will be designated on the drawings. The Government assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of material in the source. The Contractor shall determine the equipment and work required to produce the specified product.

The Contractor shall utilize all suitable material in the source. The designation of source will include the rights of the Contractor to use certain area(s) for plant site, stockpiles, and haul roads. Any Contractor royalty payment requirements will be stated below.

When materials are subject to weight measurement, the weight/volume relationship used for determination of designed quantities will be shown on the Drawings.

Should the designated source, due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor, contain insufficient suitable material, the Government will provide another source with an equitable adjustment in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions and Changes clauses.

(b) Contractor-Furnished Sources--When the material sources are not designated as provided above or the Contractor elects not to use designated sources, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified product with no adjustment in contract price, unless weight/volume relationship differences between designated source material and Contractor-furnished source material result in financial disadvantage to the Government. Quality testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

H-11 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.