North Fritz Culvert TOPR.pdf

TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST (TOPR)

USFS, Region 4, Road and Bridge Construction MATOC

Project Name:

North Fritz Creek Culvert Replacement

Contracting Officer/Email: paul.larsen@usda.gov

Technical Contact/Email: Steve Jenkins, steve.l.jenkins@usda.gov

Project Location: The project is located on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest on the Dubois Ranger District, Clark County, Idaho. The coordinates are 44.412906° North and - 112.737735° West. The site is accessed from the Medicine Lodge road and is located approximately 39 miles northwest of Dubois, Idaho. The District Ranger District Office is on the east side of Interstate–15 and the Medicine Lodge road can be accessed from Idaho Highway 22 W as well as US Old Highway 91 N road.

Reply Due (Date/Time): See SF 1442 for 1240LU24R0012

This is a competitive request under the USFS, Region 4 IDIQ Road and Bridge Construction Services MATOC. Responses shall be emailed to paul.larsen@usda.gov. All questions regarding this request shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at the email listed.

Scope of Work: Work consists of replacing existing undersized corrugated metal pipe with a box culvert and an option item for aggregate surfacing 75 linear feet on both sides of culvert centerline.

Minimum cover depth is 1.4 feet, the maximum cover depth is 5 feet. Length of the structure shall be 31.5 feet. Headwall and wingwalls shall be included with the structure and installation.

The stream is a riffle/pool complex above and below the existing culvert. During installation the natural riffle/pool complex and stream banks shall be simulated inside the new structure. Banks above and below the crossing shall be restored to natural conditions.

Base and structural fill for the new structure shall be supplied by the contractor. Excavated material may be used as fill if it meets the specifications of the culvert manufacturer and FP-14. The road is a natural soil road;

soil from the structure excavation may be used for road fill unless found unsuitable by the COR. If excavated soil is unsuitable for road fill, fill material may be sourced from a road cut at the site.

A dewatering and stream simulation plan shall be submitted to the Forest Service for approval prior to beginning work. Typical drawings for dewatering and stream simulation can be found in the Forest Service project drawings.

Special Conditions:

- All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands.

The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brush-guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

- In general, utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes. Water from the creek shall not be used for construction purposes.

- The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities at the site during all construction work.

- Staging and camping will be allowed and approved by the CO.

Price range per FAR 36.204(d): Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000.

Performance and Payment Bonds: Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter or credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Period of Performance (52.211-10): Commence work within 10 days following NTP, complete work within 30 calendar days, complete the entire work ready for use not later than 1 October 2025.

Site Visit: Per FAR 52.236-3 offerors are encouraged and expected to visit the site of construction prior to submitting an offer.

Wage Determination, General Decision Number: ID20240087

FAR 52.222-23 Goals: Minority 4.0%, Female 6.9%, Covered Area- Idaho, Clark County.

Evaluation: Per 52.217-5 evaluation will be inclusive of options.

Option for Separately Priced Line Item The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line items, Option 1 (32200) identified in the Schedule as option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may unilaterally exercise the option by modification not later than 15 April 2025. Delivery of the option item will be within the base item period of performance.

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