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Issuing Office:

USDA – Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management, IMAT 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d Alene, ID 83815

Offers Are Solicited For:

Kit Price Campground Improvement CdA River RD, Idaho Panhandle National Forests

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

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

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

CONSTRUCTION RFP Kit Price Campground Improvement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 8

E- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 9

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATE 10

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 11

Requirements/Submittals

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 16

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

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 35

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications K- 3 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

L- 4 - Facsimile Proposals and E-Mail Proposals

for Construction

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 51

CONSTRUCTION RFP Kit Price Campground Improvement

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12034320R0016

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|_| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

8/12/2020

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

1008786

6. PROJECT NUMBER

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management, IMAT 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d Alene, ID 83815

USDA - Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management, IMAT 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d Alene, ID 83815

Rita J Loper, CO Doug Wright, Technical, COR

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 208-714-1211, email rita.loper@usda.gov 406-660-0314, email douglas.f.wright@usda.gov-

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

Kit Price Campground Improvement Coeur d Alene River Ranger District Idaho Panhandle National Forest Shoshone County, Idaho

Project Magnitude Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

See Section L, Preproposal Conference Site Visit, Friday, August 28, 2020, call Doug Wright to schedule time slot.

ALL OFFER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING SCANNED BID BOND, SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO RITA LOPER AT rita.loper@usda.gov and RECEIVED BY September 11, 2020 AT 4:00 PM PST.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it by 10/31/2021 calendar days after receiving |_| award, |_| notice to proceed. This performance period is |_| mandatory, |_| negotiable. (See Section F, Clause 52.211-10)

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

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

Duns No. _________________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 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.)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

USDA – Forest Service Region 1, Acquisition Management, IMAT 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d Alene, ID 83815

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

RITA J LOPER

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

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Kit Price Campground Improvement Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District Idaho Panhandle National Forests Shoshone County, Idaho

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

BASE PAY ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Disposal Method (a)

Disposal Method (a)

BASE PAY ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

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PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Spaces 27, 28, 32, 35, 42, 49, 55

Spaces 25, 35, 40

Total All Base Items

Additive ITEM NO. 1

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Total Additive 1

Additive PAY ITEM NO. 2

PAY

UNIT

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PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Total Additive 2

TOTAL ALL BASE, ADDITIVE 1 and ADDITIVE 2 $__________________ Note: All quantities are Actual Quantity unless marked with an (*).

(*) Denotes Contract Quantity items.

B- 2 Payment for Bond Premiums Note: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price.

B-3 Additive Item The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an additive item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the additive items by written notice to the Contractor within 90 days after contract award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. It is the unilateral right of the Government to exercise Additive 1 and/or Additive 2 at the price agreed upon. Award of additive items is contingent on availability of funds and in the best interest of the Government.

Except when it is determined not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all additive items to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of additive items will not obligate the Government to exercise the additive items.

B-4 Permits and Responsibilities. Idaho Use Tax, FAR Clause 52.236-7 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.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 Scope of Contract Campground Improvements, this project includes the removal and replacement of two water holding tanks and necessary piping, removal and replacement of two wastewater holding tanks and associated piping, aggregate haul and placement, new asphalt paving, patching of existing pavement, asphalt pavement chip seal, installation of new precast concrete toilets and storage buildings, construction of wood shade structures and information kiosks, and installation of picnic tables and fire rings. Project also includes removal of existing toilet buildings and storage sheds, stumps, and concrete bollards and pads.

C-2 Project Location. Location From Coeur d'Alene, drive 28 miles east on Interstate 90, to exit 43 (Kingston), then 26 miles north on paved Forest Road No 9, then 11 miles north from Prichard on paved Forest Road 208. Section 30, T51N, R4E Boise Principal Meridian.

C-3 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

“Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” (FP-14) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at: http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf.

Section 101 Terms, Format and Definitions Section 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract Section 103 Scope of Work Section 104 Control of Work Section 105 Control of Material Section 106 Acceptance of Work Section 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public Section 108 Prosecution and Progress Section 109 Measurement and Payment Section 152 Construction Survey and Staking Section 153 Contractor Quality Control Section 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts Section 156 Public Traffic Section 157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Section 201 Clearing and Grubbing Section 202 Additional Clearing and Grubbing Section 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions Section 302 Minor Crushed Aggregate Section 407 Chip Seal Section 611 Water Systems Section 612 Sanitary Sewer Systems Section 638 Rough Carpentry Section 639 Vault Toilet/Utility Building Section 640 Site Furnishings Section 708 Plastic Pipe Section 716 Material for Timber Structures Section 725 Miscellaneous Material

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

C-5 AGAR 452.211-4 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. See list Supplemental Specifications and Drawings in Section J.

C- 6 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.

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).

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

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) 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 2021. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Contractor shall coordinate delivery and placement with Manufacturer Supplier. See specifications.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

0. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO in writing. The Contractor shall request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers or housing on site.

0. Camping: The Contractor may camp at Grasshopper Campground at locations approved by the Coeur d Alene River Ranger District. Requirements for camping include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor’s operations, including parking areas and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner at a county sanitary landfill or a commercial sanitary landfill or other means satisfactory to the CO.

1. Camper trailers shall be equipped with holding tanks. Toilet waste shall be disposed of at a state-approved site.

1. After completion of the contract work, the Contractor shall restore the camping site to its original condition.

H-2 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

Construction site will be closed to the public during construction. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access.

Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

H-3 FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by visual observation..

H-4 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

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

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H- 5 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 the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place the 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 the Contractor’s 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; powersaw 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:

(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 or Truck. During II fire restrictions the following shall be required:

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 inch 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/her discretion, prohibit all open burning for definite periods within specific areas of the National Forest.

H- 6 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-7 Weed-Free Equipment In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into the project area, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment (equipment that operates off existing roads) prior to entry on the project area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Contracting Officer will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move-in.

Prior to initial move-in of all construction equipment, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make equipment available for inspection at an agreed location

H- 8 Incidental Payment Items The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

H-9 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors will be enrolled automatically. Contractor will subsequently receive electronic notification from IPP of enrollment. IPP password will be delivered electronically to allow first login to IPP. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

H-10 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

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

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

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

H-11 Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law

(a) Contract is subject to Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws and Coverage. Contact Idaho Industrial Commission.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I- 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

(APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

I- 2 FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (JUN 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause–

“Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

“Federal contract information” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

“Information” means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

“Information system” means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

“Safeguarding” means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

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