FS RFP 127EAW23R0005. ANTELOPE LAKE ROAD PNF.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1085192

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PPS FPO SW ZONE CSA-6

JEREMY BEDNER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

7EAW

Jeremy Bedner, Contracting Officer

PPS FPO SW ZONE CSA-6

VIA EMAIL ONLY

JEREMY.BEDNER@USDA.GOV

JEREMY BEDNER 707-562-8756

NA

x 02/01/2023

127EAW23R0005

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

USDA Forest Service Request for Proposal. PROJECT: Road reconstruction and culvert replacement on Antelope Lake Road. Miles 0.0 to 2.0. Plumas National Forest.

IAW FAR 32.204 Disclosure of Magnitude of the Construction Project. Between $1M and

$5M.

Total Small Business Set Aside

Section L.1-3 provides the complete proposal (price and technical) submission instructions and requirements

Section L.5 includes Site Visit Information

All Requests for Information [RFIs] shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jeremy Bedner, via email jeremy.bedner@usda.gov NLT ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal due date, original or if extended via amendment. RFIs submitted after this time may not be considered by the Government for review and answer. Answers to

RFIs submitted timely shall be posted as an amendment to the solicitation RFP announcement on Contract Opportunities via SAM.GOV

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

SECTION C.3 AND F.1

03/03/2023

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PPS FPO SW ZONE CSA-6

JEREMY BEDNER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

7EAW

JEREMY B. BEDNER

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

RFP no. 127EAW23R0005 FY23 Road construction MP 0.0 to 2.0

Antelope Lake Road, Plumas National Forest

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION RFP PAGE

Section B. Bid Schedule

Section C. Statement of Work

Section D. Packaging and Marking not applicable

Section E. Inspection and Acceptance

Section F. Performance Period/Time

Section G. Administrative Information

Section H. Special Contract Requirements

Refer to C.8 Special Conditions or Restrictions

Affecting the Work

Section I. Contract Clauses

Section J. Attachments

Section K. Representations and Certifications

Section L.

Instructions and Notices for Bidders

Price and Technical Proposal Instructions and

Requirements

Site Visit Information

Section M.

Evaluation Procedures, Factors and Criteria

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES / BID SCHEDULE

B.1 BID SCHEDULE

ITEM

and

SPEC

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

1.

15101 Mobilization Lump

Sum ALL

2.

15401 Contractor Testing

Lump

3.

15713

Soil erosion and pollution control, including dewatering

Lump

4.

20302A Removal of Existing Down Drain Each 17

5.

20302B

Removal of Existing Culvert Pipe & Drop Inlet Each 4

6.

20701

Earthwork Geosynthetics, Biaxial Geogrid

Sq.

FT 1600

7.

25101A Riprap, Class 1 Cubic

Yard 19

8.

25101A Riprap, Class 2.1 Cubic

Yard 50

9.

30201

Roadway Shoulder Aggregate, Compaction Method 2 Ton 100

10.

30402

Full Depth Reclamation, 5-inch depth, 2-inch minus, Compaction Method 2

Yard 35,000

11.

40302

Asphalt Concrete Pavement, 1/2" Nominal Aggregate, Type 1 Ton 5700

12.

41102 Prime Coat, Method 1 Sq.

Yard 35,000

13.

60201

24 Inch Pipe Culvert, Corrugated Metal, 16 Gage LF 230

14.

60206

Flume Downdrain, Corrugated Metal Foot 336

Antelope Lake Road, Plumas National Forest

15.

60210 Elbow, 18-inches, 14 gage EA 2

16.

60402

Inlet, Type A, Corrugated Metal, 16 Gage EA 4

17.

60601

Down Spout, 18-inch pipe culvert, Corrugated Metal, 14-gage

EA 50

18.

60901 Curb, Asphalt Foot 7,682

19.

62901

Rolled Erosion Control Product, Erosion Control Blanket

FT 600

20.

63501 Temporary traffic control Lump

BID TOTAL

Antelope Lake Road, Plumas National Forest

B.2 NOTES ON BID SUBMISSION AND BID SCHEDULE

1. Complete fill-ins in the Offeror Information chart below:

OFFEROR INFORMATION

*REQUIRED to input with bid*

Company Name: POC & Title:

Email: Phone Number:

SAM UEI Number: Tax ID:

2. SECTION L.1-3 PROVIDES THE COMPLETE PROPOSAL (PRICE AND TECHNICAL) SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND

REQUIREMENTS

Section L.5 includes Site Visit Information

3. A Bid Guarantee (bond) is required.

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price. Refer to Section L.4 for the complete provision.

4. Offerors are required to submit price proposal/bid for ALL items. Include unit pricing and totals for ALL bid items.

Failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. No breakdown of the unit price is required. Unit prices will govern any total errors unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

5. Quantities are estimated. The bidder shall field verify to satisfy all requirements of the drawings, statement of work, and specifications.

6. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01. Method of Measurement [MM] as follows:

CQ = Contact Quantity AQ = Actual Quantity LSQ = Lump Sum Quantity.

7. Payment for bond premiums shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 15101 Mobilization. IAW far Clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014).

8. Performance and Payment Bonds are required POST-AWARD. IAW FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (JUNE 2020). Refer to Section C.5 Submittals and I.3 for the complete clause.

9. IAW FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the Government has estimated price range of Between $1M and $5M.

THRESHOLDS REQUIRED BONDING REQUIRED BONDING

Individual Project amounts greater than $150,000.00

Refer to FAR 52.228-1 Refer to FAR 52.228-15

20% bid guarantee is required.

100% Payment Bond is required.

-AND

100% Performance Bond is required.

Antelope Lake Road, Plumas National Forest

10. All Requests for Information [RFIs] shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jeremy Bedner, via email @ jeremy.bedner@usda.gov NLT ten (10) calendar days of the proposal due date – original or if revised via amendment.

RFIs submitted after this due date may not be considered by the Government for review and answer. Answers to RFIs submitted timely shall be posted as an amendment to the solicitation/RFP announcement on Contract Opportunities.

11. Offers (bids/proposals) shall be submitted VIA EMAIL ONLY to Jeremy Bedner, Contracting Officer. Refer to Section L.2

Jeremy.Bedner@usda.gov

(END OF SECTION)

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Description and Scope

The project is road reconstruction and culvert replacement on Antelope Lake Road. Miles 0.0 to 2.0.

Plumas National Forest.

The project work is the first 2 miles Antelope Lake Road, starting where the county portion of this road ends.

The work includes the following:

• Roadside metal flume and culvert demolition

• Installation of new roadside metal flumes

• Riprap and Aggregate Placement

• Installation of new culverts and drop inlets

• Reconstruction of asphalt pavement using full depth reclamation (FDR) of existing pavement with asphalt overlay.

• Quality Control Sampling, Testing and Reporting

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, testing, non-personal services, and all incidental items necessary to perform the project as described in this Statement of Work.

All work will be performed in accordance with contract and applicable regulatory – federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances – requirements. All work shall be done in accordance with applicable Specifications and Industry Standards. Where one or more of these conflict, the most stringent shall apply to the prosecution of work.

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J. AGAR 452.211-3 (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. AGAR 452.211-4 (FEB 1988)

C.2 Project Location

National Forest Plumas Ranger District Mt. Hough County Plumas

The project is located on Antelope Lake Road (Forest Highway 43), between the town of Genesee, CA, and Antelope Lake.

MAP. Project Vicinity Map included with Attachment 1 – Drawings-Plans. Refer to Section J.

From the Mt. Hough Ranger District Office:

Travel northbound on CA-70 W / CA-89 N for 6.7 miles. Just past the Indian Creek Bridge, turn right onto CA-89 N towards Greenville, CA.

Continue on CA-89 N for 6.2 miles, then turn right onto Arlington Road towards Taylorsville.

Continue on Arlington Road for 5.4 miles through Taylorsville and continue onto Genesee Road for an additional 9 miles until reaching the start of Antelope Lake Road – FSR 29N43.

LATITUDE 40°4'16.20" N; LONGITUDE 120° 40'28.80" W.

The Mt. Hough Ranger District office is located at: 39696 CA-70, Quincy, CA 95971

C.3 Period of Performance

The project contract duration is estimated to have period of performance [POP] of 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed [NTP].

All project work shall be completed by AUGUST 30, 2024.

C.4 Specifications, Drawings, and other Exhibits

A. Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects. FP-14 U.S. Department of Transportation, “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects: FP-14 U.S. Customary Units,” hereafter referred to as FP-14, are included by reference and are applicable to this project and are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The specifications are included by reference and the full specifications are available at the following website:

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

B. Forest Service Supplemental Specifications [FSSS]

Augment and/or amend FP-14 is included in this solicitation and resulting contract (task order).

Included as Attachment 2. Refer to Section J.

SPECIFICATION LISTING FROM FP-14 & SUPPLEMENTALS

SPEC # DESCRIPTION

101 Terms, Format and Definitions

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 Scope of Work 104 Control of Work 105 Control of Material 106 Acceptance of Work

107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 151 Mobilization 153 Contractor Quality Control 154 Contractor Sampling and Testing

155 Schedules for Construction Contracts

156 Public Traffic 157 Soil Erosion Control 158 Watering for Dust Control 201 Clearing and Grubbing

203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions

204 Excavation and Embankment 207 Earthwork Geosynthetics 211 Roadway Obliteration 251 Riprap 302 Minor Crushed Aggregate

The requirements contained in these listed specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Note that the specification list includes the major specifications applicable to this project. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed herein) are also fully applicable to this request for proposals and any resultant contract.

C. Drawings-Plans

Includes as Attachment 1. Refer to Section J.

D. Fire Plan

Fire Prevention Requirements and Project Activity Level [PAL]

Included as Attachment 3. Refer to Section J.

E. Safety Plan and SOP for Post-fire Restoration Projects

Included as Attachment 4. Refer to Section J.

310 Cold In-Place Recycled Asphalt 403 Asphalt Concrete 412 Asphalt Tack Coat 602 Culverts and Drains 604 Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins 606 Corrugated Metal Spillways 609 Curb and Gutter 617 Guardrail

619 Fences, Gates, Cattle Guards, and Bollard Posts

629 Rolled Erosion Control Products and Cellular Confinement System

633 Permanent Traffic Control 635 Temporary Traffic Control 702 Asphalt Material 703 Aggregate 704 Soil 705 Rock 710 Fence and Guardrail

Antelope Lake Road, Plumas National Forest

C.5 Submittals

Within fourteen (14) days prior to Mobilization, the contractor shall submit the following listed submittals to the CO and COR for review and approval. The Government shall review and comment and/or approve within ten (10) days of receipt.

NOTE: Refer to the Submittal Log in the FSSS (Attachment 2), Section 153.04(2)(a) for specification-required submittals.

1. Work Plan

• A description of how the work will be performed.

• Specific exclusions / assumptions regarding the specific work to be performed.

• A listing of personnel, including subcontractor(s), working on the project.

• List of equipment

2. Construction Project Schedule For assigned activities, the Contractor shall present a schedule of completion including anticipated hours per day, days per week and dates.

IAW 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts

3. Safety Plan. Project-specific. SEE SECTION C.5.1

4. Traffic Control Plan. SEE SECTION C.5.2

IAW FP-14, 156

Contractor shall submit a Traffic Control and Signage Plan for review and approval. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Traffic control signs shall be placed in areas with adequate turnaround space for a public truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer.

Reference Pay Item 20, Specification 63501 - Temporary traffic control

5. Hazardous Spill Prevention Plan.

If applicable. SEE SECTION C.5.3

6. Erosion Control Plan

IAW FP-14, 156

7. Quality Control Plan

8. Construction Operations Reports

• Testing and Laboratory Results

9. Certified weed-free sources/equipment. SEE SECTION C.6.1

10. Material Submittals

• Aggregate Base

• Asphalt Concrete

• Tack and Prime Coat

• Roadside Drainage Flumes

• Culverts and Drop Inlets

• Erosion Control Mats

• Biaxial Geogrid

• Bedding and Backfill Material (culvert installation)

The asphalt application shall adhere to the FP-14 Specifications and Forest Service Supplemental Specification.

11. Performance and Payment Bonds

Bonds are required post-award and prior to issuance of the NTP.

Note: The above list of the minimum mandatory submittals. This may not be the complete list of submittals; other submittals may be necessary to complete project in accordance with these specifications and/or applicable regulations. Others, if applicable, to be determined in advance of or during the pre-work meeting

C.5.1 Safety Plan Prior to starting any work on this project, the Contractor shall develop and submit to a SAFETY PLAN to the Government (Contracting Officer). The Safety Plan shall adhere to all State or Federal OSHA regulations with the more stringent taking precedent. The Safety Plan shall also include a description for all flagging, signage and other means to ensure the safety of employees and traffic around the Project Sites.

Contractor is responsible for protecting workers from injury. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, for full text.

The Safety Plan/job-specific hazard analysis shall that address and conform to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and FAR Clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

C.5.2 Traffic Control and Maintenance The contractor shall be responsible for collaborating and accommodating emergency/fire traffic during construction operations and traffic associated with an existing construction contract occurring on Antelope Lake Road. Any loads over legal limits require a Forest Service Overload Permit in addition to state or local overload permits prior to crossing any bridges.

The Contractor shall provide, erect, disassemble, remove, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, pilot cars, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public.

Coordination with the existing Antelope Lake Road construction project prime contractor Dig It Construction may be required. IAW FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts.

NOTES

1. There are no load restricted bridges identified along the main haul routes or within the project area.

2. If opened to public traffic prior to, or during consturction, the contractor may close all roads to the public where work is occurring. Contractor to coordinate with USFS District Staff and Law Enforcement Officers to ensure nobody is behind closure area prior to closing the road in excess of 30 minutes.

3. The contractor shall notify the public of potential delays or closures caused by construction and changes in traffic control configuration a minimum of 15 days prior to the delays or closures.

4. The contractor shall coordinate with the prime contractor (Dig It Construction) to accommodate their construction-related traffic through this contracts work area. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer, the road will remain open to the public starting Friday 5 pm and ending Monday 7 am. The road shall otherwise remain closed to the public during the weekdays starting Monday 7 am to Friday 5 pm.

IAW FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts.

Specification. The Contractor shall provide a traffic control plan which accommodates traffic according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), the FHWA Standard Specification FP-14 sections (156 and 635), and relevant Forest Service Supplemental Specifications. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience to the public.

Suitable warning signs and flaggers shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

A. Flaggers shall be certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Flaggers shall perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6 and use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles.

Flaggers shall not be permitted the use of flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02. Flaggers shall be provided uninterrupted two-way communications between flaggers and also between flaggers and pilot cars unless flaggers are able to see each other and communicate. The use of communications devices shall be approved by the CO.

B. 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 project crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail.

C.5.3 Hazardous Spill Prevention Plan If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including certification by a registered professional engineer. The Contractor under the direction of the Contracting Officer, or in the absence of said officer, acting independently, shall immediately take action to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products spills on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean up of petroleum products spills caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations. The Contractor shall immediately report all petroleum products spills to the Contracting Officer.

C.6 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

All equipment shall be suitable for the purpose intended and shall meet all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Fire Plan. Refer Section J.

The Contracting Officer may order the removal or require the replacement of any unsatisfactory equipment.

All vehicles and machinery operating on or from the traveled way or road shoulder shall have flashing lights or rotary beacons operated continuously while work is in progress. All equipment shall be equipped with a standard slow-moving vehicle emblem. Truck headlights shall be on while operated. Backup warning devices shall be required on self-propelled equipment in excess of 8,000 pounds gross vehicular weight. Vehicles and machinery not currently used in maintenance operation shall be parked off the traveled way at the approved location to minimize interference with normal use of the road.

C.6.1 Equipment Cleaning & Weed-Free Certification

To prevent the introduction of seeds of noxious weeds onto National Forest land, the Contractor shall ensure all equipment moved onto National Forest land is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure compliance with this provision, and shall notify the Forest Service prior to moving each piece of equipment onto National Forest land.

Upon request of Forest Service, arrangements will be made for Forest Service to inspect each piece of equipment prior to being moved onto National Forest land. If the project area is known to contain noxious weeds, the equipment shall be cleaned before moving to other Forest Service system lands which do not contain noxious weeds.

If operating in areas known to contain noxious weeds, the contractor shall ensure that prior to moving from one on-forest location to another part of the project area, all off-road equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing to the Contracting Officer that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas.

Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off paved roadways. A Current list of noxious weeks of concern to Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s office. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

Contractor shall notify Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise approved by CO. Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must make arrangement for inspection of each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being placed into service. If Contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on National forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to a new unit that is free from noxious weeds, Contractor and Contracting Officer shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any.

New infestations of noxious weeds within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported by the Contractor or Forest Service.

All off-road equipment used on this project shall be washed before moving into the project area so that the equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative material, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds of noxious weeds. “Off-road equipment” includes all logging and construction equipment and such brushing equipment as brush hogs, masticators, and chippers; it does not include log trucks, chip vans, service vehicles, water trucks, pickup trucks, and similar vehicles not intended for off-road use.

Contractor shall clean all vehicles and equipment before entry into the District unless Forest Service waives the cleaning requirement in writing. Thereafter, all vehicles and equipment that leave the district must be cleaned prior to their reentry unless waived by the Forest Service. All cleaning of vehicles or equipment shall be done at sites agreed to by Forest Service and the Contractor. Forest Service shall inspect all equipment prior to entry, as appropriate and determined necessary. Cleaning shall include the removal of soil by steam cleaning or use of high-pressure water spray.

Equipment will be considered clean when visual inspection does not reveal soil, seeds, plant material, or other such debris.

Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection equipment is not required. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least five days in advance of moving equipment in so that arrangements can be made for inspection.

All heavy equipment shall be cleaned and thoroughly inspected prior to mobilization to the work site. Once on site all equipment shall be inspected daily and all visible oil, grease, and hydraulic fluid will be removed. Needed repairs will be implemented immediately before resuming work.

All materials assigned to this project shall be weed-free certified, including soils and aggregate.

Contractor shall schedule an equipment inspection with the COR 36 hours prior to Mobilization.

C.6.2 Storage.

The contractor’s material and equipment storage site shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting. The area shall be kept clean and free of litter.

The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government is not responsible for loss of or damage to materials or supplies stored on-site during performance of this contract.

Storage and stockpiling of materials can be staged at any and all of the designated turnouts and parking areas along Antelope Lake Road between Milepost 0.0 and 2.0. Ensure that the passage of emergency vehicles and other construction equipment will not be impeded during storage and staging.

C.6.3 Loss, Damage, or Destruction.

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.

Other. Even though this contract may provide for performing services at the direction of Government personnel, the contract is not for personal services, and neither the Contractor nor his or her personnel are Government employees. The Government assumes no liability for injury occurring to Contractor personnel or to third parties, or for loss, damage, or destruction involving third parties' property as a result of the Contractor's operation. Except that the Government is liable for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) acting within the scope of their employment.

C.7 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements.

A. The Contractor shall confine operations to within 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, and damage to vegetation or structures outside the clearing limits shall repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Operations 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. Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, 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 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.

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

E. Prevention of Oil Spills – If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on project Area, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States.

F. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

C.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

C.8.1 Local Disposal Site

Excess or unsuitable material excavated can be disposed at locations identified by the COR in the field.

C.8.2 Fire Prevention Contractor Responsibility

Per the FIRE PLAN. Included as Attachment 3. Refer to Section J.

C.8.3 Existing Physical Conditions The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify all dimensions and conditions related to this project/contract before proceeding with the work. All dimensions must be verified and/or determined in the field.

Protect all improvements including existing culverts, signs, and roadway from damage during construction.

C.8.4 Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 30 ºF in December and January to lows of 50 ºF in July and August. High temperatures range from 45 ºF in December and January to over 90 ºF in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project site is less than 30 inches per year including snow fall. Winter snowstorms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that result in a winter project shutdown. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

Adverse Weather. When the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative [COR] determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable damage.

Weather conditions suitable for road access are normally expected from June through October. Snow, sometimes heavy, is normal throughout the winter, with periods of rain during warmer weather.

C.8.10 Hours of Operation / Work Hour Limits.

Construction activity / contractor’s hours of operation may be performed Monday through Friday.

No work will be allowed on weekends or federal holidays without written approval by the COR and CO. 7-day advance on requests for weekend work is required.

Dogs and pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

C.8.11 Permits, Notifications, and Approvals.

The Contractor shall apply for and obtain all required permits and approvals from state or local authorities having jurisdiction over the work to be performed under this Statement of Work and associated task order award.

Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the onsite burning of slash and other debris.

Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

C.8.12 Archaeological or Historical Sites

Location of known archaeological, historic, or pre-historic materials--such as Amerind artifacts and/or historic mining, logging, or fur trapping remains protected by the American Antiquities Act (l6 USC 433)--will be identified for the contractor before work commences.

C.8.13 Project Site Clean-up

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off of National Forest Land.

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

During the work, the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

All non-salvageable items and trash shall be hauled off the grounds and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations. Items shall be transported in tarp-covered and closed vehicles.

C.8.14 Other / General.

Water. Non-potable water for the project construction can be drafted out of Indian Creek. Use best management practices that avoids harming wildlife and water quality. Best drafting locations are Antelope Lake Road / Babcock Crossing FSR 26N10 road (MP 6.0).

Coordinate with existing Antelope Lake Road construction contractor Dig It Construction to obtain passage through their work area.

Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste. Contractor must request a permit from Mount Hough Ranger District.

Site Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor's equipment and materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces.

Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

Protection of Existing Improvements. Contractor shall repair any roads damaged by their operations in accordance with FAR 52.236-9, and at the direction of the Contracting Officer.

Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor's employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

THIS SECTION NOT USED.

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E.2 AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative [Contracting Officer Representative – COR] will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

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

E.3 Conformity with Drawings and Specifications Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the Drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion Of Work (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 project within 365 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.2 AGAR 452.211-5 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The project contract duration is estimated to have period of performance [POP] of 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed [NTP].

All project work shall be completed by AUGUST 30, 2024.

Refer to Section C.3

F.3 INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1 Contracting Officer (CO) for this contract

Jeremy Bedner Procurement and Property Services [PPS], Field Procurement Operations, Southwest Zone Contract Service Area [CSA] 6 – Construction and A&E

707-562-8756 Jeremy.bedner@usda.gov

Only a U.S. Forest Service warranted Contracting Officer may change or modify the terms of this contract. All such actions must be formalized by a proper contractual document executed by the Contracting Officer.

G.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this contract

Mario Alaniz Civil Engineer FS-Ops-WO- Enterprise Program

702-808-1744 mario.alaniz@usda.gov

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of contract award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The COR will act as a liaison between the U.S. Forest Service and the Contractor, and, when necessary, will provide technical direction to the Contractor. The COR, however, is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract, issue new assignments of work, make decisions concerning disputes arising under the contract, or resolve differing site condition matters. Neither the presence nor absence of a government representative shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities under the contract.

The performance of the work required herein shall be subject to the technical direction and surveillance of the COR. As used herein, "technical direction" is direction to the Contractor which requires pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, filling in details or otherwise serving to accomplish the contract specifications. The technical direction, to be valid:(a) Must be issued in writing consistent with the general scope of the work set forth in the contract;(b) May not constitute a new assignment of work or changes to the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications incorporated into this contract; (c) Shall not constitute a basis for extension of the contract delivery schedule. Nothing contained in this part authorizes the Contractor to incur costs in excess of the contract price or other limitation of funds set forth in the contract due to extra work performed in response to informal directions, suggestions, or instructions (oral or written) given by representatives of the CO, unless prior to commencing such work, the Contractor: 1) directly notifies the CO; 2) requests a formal contract modification; and 3) receives written authorization to proceed from the CO.

G.3 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

G.3.1 INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM [IPP]

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. “Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via e-mail ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

Invoices shall be submitted not more frequently than once every two weeks.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

• Certified Payrolls. Prime contractor and subcontract payrolls (if applicable). See G.3.2.

• Release of Claims. Required for final payment. See G.3.4

G.3.2 Certified Payrolls.

The Contractor shall submit payrolls weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed. The copies shall be sent to the COR. Payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information listed on the form WH-347 (available for download at www.dol.gov, including the certification verbatim from the WH-347. Forms from other State or County governments are not compliant.

G.3.3 Wage Determination

Construction Wage (Davis-Bacon) Decision applies to this project and associated award.

CWD included as Attachment 5. Refer to Section J.

G.4 Basis of Payment

Payment will be made at the contract unit price for all work indicated the Pay Item Schedule (B.1), in accordance with the Specifications and Statement of Work (SOW), completed and accepted.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the completion of the project described in this order. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with SOW and all exhibits of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Pay Item Schedule. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment of items shown.

The pricing and payment associated shall constitute full compensation for furnishing and hauling all necessary materials to the project site, for proper disposal of all waste materials, and for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the project as specified.

https://www.ipp.gov/ http://www.dol.gov/

A. Payment for Materials Off Site In accordance with Clause 52.232-5, progress payments may include payment for materials stored off site. Contractor shall provide a copy of the paid invoice; provide evidence that the material will be included in the finished project; and identify the location where the materials are stored, so that the government may make visual inspection if the Contracting Officer deems it necessary. The Contractor shall be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of the materials until such time as the materials are physically in the possession and control of the government. The Contractor will not be held liable to the extent that the Contracting Officer determines that the loss, damage, or destruction occurred through the fault or negligence of the government or its agents.

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

C. Final Payment

The following is required for final payment:

Contract Release / Release of Claims

When submitting final payment, Contractor shall provide a signed and dated contract release that includes the following information: "In consideration of receipt of final payment in the amount of $ ,Contractor hereby releases the United States of America from any and all obligations arising under this contract and any modifications thereof except as reserved herein.

Reservations: "

Template will be provided to the TO awardee

The following may be required for final payment:

Owner/Operator manuals (if…