Solicitation R6-5-08-43.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

R6-5-08-43

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

7/01/2008

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2930 Wetmore Avenue Suite 3A Everett, WA 98201

Contracting Officer Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2930 Wetmore Avenue Suite 3A Everett, WA 98201

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Bonnie Childs

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

(425) 786-6053

SOLICITATION

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

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

Morovitz Roads Erosion Control (Phase 2) – Mt Baker Ranger District

Price Range: The Government's estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000

Technical Contact: Mike Howard (360) 856-5700 x-313

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 3 pm (hour) local time 7/30/08 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required. 20%

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract.

The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

(REV. 4-85)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

MOROVITZ ROAD EROSION CONTROL- PHASE 2

Mt Baker Ranger District

Whatcom County, Washington

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION OF WORK PAY UNIT ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE BID PRICE

15101 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM 1 $ $

20301A REMOVAL OF CULVERT (15”

TO 36”’) EACH 82 $ $

20301B REMOVAL OF CULVERT (48"

TO 60"') EACH 1 $ $

20301C REMOVAL OF CULVERT (84" X

108" ELLIPTICAL) EACH 1 $ $

20301D REMOVAL OF LARGE

DIAMETER LOGS (24” & 48”) EACH 2 $ $

20301E REMOVAL OF ROAD CLOSURE

DEVICE EACH 1 $ $

20304 REMOVAL OF CONCRETE

PAVED WATERWAY LUMP SUM 1 $ $

20404 UNCLASSIFIED BORROW,

COMPACTION METHOD C,

FINISH METHOD A

*CUBIC

YARD 345 $ $

20411 EMBANKMENT

CONSTRUCTION,

COMPACTION METHOD C,

FINISH METHOD A

YARD 260 $ $

20415 UNSUITABLE EXCAVATION *CUBIC

YARD 1100 $ $

20419A DRAINAGE EXCAVATION, TYPE

ROADWAY DITCH FOOT 50 $ $

20419B DRAINAGE EXCAVATION, TYPE

OUTLET/LEADOFF DITCH FOOT 240 $ $

20420B DRAINAGE EXCAVATION, TYPE

DRIVEABLE ROLLING ROCKED

DIP

EACH 52 $ $

20476 ROCK EXCAVATION,

MECHANICAL METHOD

YARD 400 $ $

20806 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

(FOR PRECAST CONCRETE

BRIDGE SILLS)

LUMP SUM 1 $ $

20950 PIPE BEDDING MATERIAL *CUBIC

YARD 301 $ $

23050A ROADSIDE BRUSHING

(NORMAL) MILE 4.79 $ $

23050B ROADSIDE BRUSHING

(MINIMAL TO PROVIDE

EQUIPMENT ACCESS)

MILE 2.78 $ $

25101A PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 4,

METHOD A

YARD 262 $ $

25101B PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 7,

METHOD A

YARD 183 $ $

30322 ROAD RECONDITIONING,

COMPACTION METHOD A MILE 4.79 $ $

32232 HAUL AND PLACE STOCKPILED

AGGREGATE (GOVERNMENT

SOURCE), COMPACTION

METHOD A

YARD 645 $ $

57190 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

PRE-FABRICATED BRIDGE

SUPERSTRUCTURE -

TRANSPORT AND INSTALL

LUMP SUM 1 $ $

60209 PIPE ELBOW, TURNER TYPE EACH 10 $ $

60273 ANCHOR ASSEMBLY EACH 10 $ $

60274A 18-INCH POLYETHYLENE

OUTLET PIPE FOOT 92 $ $

60274B 24-INCH POLYETHYLENE

OUTLET PIPE FOOT 50 $ $

60275A 18-INCH POLYETHYLENE PIPE

WITH SMOOTH WALL

INTERIOR AND ANNULAR

EXTERIOR, COMPACTION

METHOD B

FOOT 1242 $ $

60275B 24-INCH POLYETHYLENE PIPE

INTERIOR AND ANNULAR

EXTERIOR, COMPACTION

FOOT 1114 $ $

60275C 36-INCH POLYETHYLENE PIPE

INTERIOR AND ANNULAR

EXTERIOR, COMPACTION

FOOT 434 $ $

60275D 48-INCH POLYETHYLENE PIPE

INTERIOR AND ANNULAR

EXTERIOR, COMPACTION

FOOT 100 $ $

62201A EXCAVATOR, MINIMUM

HORSE POWER 100, BUCKET

3/4 CY, AND 20 FT REACH

HOUR 20 $ $

62201B LARGE DUMP TRUCK (10-12

CY) HOUR 10 $ $

62201C SMALL TRACTOR CRAWLER,

JOHN DEER 550 (OR

EQUIVALENT)

HOUR 10 $ $

63390A INSTALL TYPE 3 OBJECT

MARKERS FOR BRIDGE

(INCLUDES POSTS)

EACH 4 $ $

63390B INSTALL "ONE LANE BRIDGE"

SIGN (INCLUDES POST) EACH 2 $ $

65002 ROAD CLOSURE DEVICE, TYPE

EARTH MOUND & BARRIER

ROCKS

EACH 2 $ $

*CONTRACT

TOTAL PRICE - ----> $____________

NOTE: Award will be made in accordance with Title II of Public Law 106-393. See L.3 and Section M for the technical proposal requirements and the evaluation factors. Offers must show the benefits to WHATCOM County. Offerors shall complete the attached FORM A (or an equivalent) and submit it with the pricing proposal.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

18-inch, 24-inch, 36-inch, & 48-inch culvert replacements/installations, class 4 and 7 riprap placement, 9ft x 7ft culvert removal with unsuitable excavation, drivable rolling rocked dips installations, aggregate surface placement, road reconditioning and brushing. ERFO repair work includes the removal of a concrete waterway with a government furnished bridge.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION:

From I-5 take exit 230 and head east on SR 20 to approximate mile post 82, turn left on Baker lake road and travel 18.0 miles to the beginning of road 1130 work. Continuing another 2.1 miles (MP 20.1) on the Baker Lake road to the beginning of road 1144 work.

C.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03).

These Standard Specification can be viewed and printed from the following website:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm

C.4 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS, INVOICES, AND TESTING REPORTS

Materials associated with the following Pay Items will require certifications and/or testing reports submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative.

None

C.5 CONSTRUCTION WORK DAYS AND HOURS:

FS Road 11 - No commercial haul on holidays or on weekends from 6:00 pm Friday to midnight Sunday.

FS Road 1130 - MP 0.00 to 2.4 - No commercial haul on weekends and holidays.

FS Road 1130 – MP 2.4 and beyond -- No restrictions

FS Road 1144 MP 0.00 to 0.35 - No commercial haul on weekends and holidays.

C.6 WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS (INCLUDING FISHERIES):

No restrictions.

C.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of his contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor.

Item No. Description Location

60274A 18-inch HDPE outlet pipe FS Rd 1100-015 MP 0.25 60274B 24-inch HDPE outlet pipe FS Rd 1100-015 MP 0.25 60275A 18-inch HDPE pipe FS Rd 1100-015 MP 0.25 60275B 24-inch HDPE pipe FS Rd 1100-015 MP 0.25 60275C 36-inch HDPE pipe FS Rd 1100-015 MP 0.25 60275D 48-inch HDPE pipe FS Rd 1100-015 MP 0.25 20950 Pipe bedding material (301CY) FS Rd 1127 MP 0.90 32232 Aggregate surface course(645 CY) FS Rd 1127 MP 0.90 57190 70ft Pre-fabricated bridge To be coordinated with manufacturer

*Note: Cost for pipe sections and the 70ft pre-fabricated bridge provided by the Government is estimated at $ 128,998.00

Contractor shall be advised to pay a WA state use tax for the pipe sections and the 70ft pre-fabricated bridge.

C.8 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

(FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

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): www.arnet.gov/far/

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): www.arnet.gov/far/

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 7 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 365 days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: (To be determined after award)

H.2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS ( FAR 52.236-9) (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workman, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the location of which are made know to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

H.3 USE OF PREMISES

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, written permission shall be obtained through the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include the campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless provided otherwise, the Contractor shall: (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the workforce at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

H.4 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (USDA 452.236-73) (FEB 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

H.5 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION (USDA 452.236-74) FEB 1988)

(a) 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.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments; or into natural or manmade channels. 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.

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

H.6 RIGHTS IN AND USE OF MATERIALS

(a) The Contractors, with the written approval of the Contracting Officer, may use on the project suitable stone, gravel, and sand or other material found in the excavation. Payment will be made both for the excavation of such materials at the corresponding contract unit price and for the pay items for which the excavated material is used. The Contractor shall replace without additional compensation sufficient suitable materials to complete the portion of work which was originally contemplated to be constructed with such material.

(b) Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for the cost of their production.

H.7 STORAGE AND STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS

Material shall be stored to assure the preservation of quantity and fitness for the work. Stored materials shall be located to facilitate their prompt inspection. Sites on Forest Service administered land, approved by Forest Service, may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of Contractor's plant equipment. All storage sites provided by Forest Service, shall be restored at Contractor's expense.

Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for storage on other than Forest Service administered land.

H.8 EMERGENCY RESPONSE (USDA 452.236-77) (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Fighting Fire. (1) The Contractor, under the provision of FAR clause 52.236-9, PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS, shall immediately extinguish, all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work. (2) The contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agent or employees.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor's Responsibility for Responding to Emergency. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the CHANGES clause, FAR 52.243-4.

H.9 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

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

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products onsite, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to ensure 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.

Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the area approved by the Contracting Officer.

If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 6,000 litters or if any single container exceeds a capacity of shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

The Contractor will be required to make reasonable attempts to preserve the scenic and natural environment along this construction project.

(c) Trash and Refuse - Contractor shall remove all of his own trash and refuse from the contract area.

Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to; used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, camp refuse such as tin cans, paper, garbage, etc. This material must be removed to a State, County, or Municipality-designated solid waste disposal area.

H.10 CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS--CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT (March 2004)

To prevent the introduction and control the spread of seeds of noxious weeds onto and around 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. When the Contractor is working in an area that has been identified as a noxious weed infestation area, the Contractor shall ensure equipment is cleaned of weed seeds prior to moving to another work area on the Forest. The Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of this provision, and shall notify the Forest Service prior to moving each piece of equipment onto National Forestland, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment's most recent operations.

The Contractor shall certify, in writing, compliance with the terms of this clause prior to each start-up of operations. For the purposes of this clause, "equipment" includes all motorized equipment operated off system roads, transport vehicles, and all motorized equipment used in road maintenance. Not included are log trucks, chip vans, pickup trucks, cars, or other vehicles used to daily transport personnel.

H.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Forest Personnel.

Weather Conditions: Normal.

Elevation of this project averages 1000-2000'.

Transportation facilities: Road access is fair.

Other Physical Data: None

H.12 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

The following fire requirements are attached in Section J and are applicable:

Fire Protection and Suppression, R6-FS-6300-52 (5/97) Additional Fire Precautionary Measures - Tank Truck, R6-FS-6300-53 (5/89) Additional Fire Precautionary Measures - Communications, R6-FS-6300-54 (5/89)

H.13 WDFW-USFS INTERIM MOU PROVISIONS (January 2005)

A copy of this MOU must be on site at all times when work is conducted under the provisions of Appendix A. Copy of the WDFW-USFS will be made available at the prework.

The following provisions are applicable to this contract:

GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL APPENDIX A PROJECTS

Timing

1. Freshwater hydraulic projects shall normally be implemented only during the work periods outlined in Appendix D. Other timing will be allowed on a site-specific basis if the Forest Service fish biologist and WDFW Area Habitat Biologist agree that implementing the activity outside of the normal period would be unlikely to cause negative impacts to fish. Any agreements to modify the work periods in Appendix D for specific projects or specific sites shall be documented by

WDFW.

2. Those portions of hydraulic project work that occur outside or above the bankfull channel and have little or no potential to negatively affect fish or fish habitat are not subject to the work periods specified in Appendix D. Examples of such work include replacing bridge decking, constructing a bridge superstructure after footings are in place, and building up the fill of a culvert that is in place. These projects are still bound the other provisions in Appendix A. The Forest Service shall notify the appropriate WDFW Regional Habitat Program Manager prior to implementing work on these hydraulic projects outside the work periods specified in Appendix D.

3. Hydraulic projects conducted in intermittent non-fish-bearing streams that are dry during the proposed work are not subject to the work periods specified in Appendix D unless USFS fish biologist determine the activities are likely to negatively affect fish life, in which case the work periods specified in Appendix D apply.

4. Hydraulic projects conducted in wetted non-fish-bearing streams that are greater than ¼ mile from fish-bearing water are not subject to the work periods specified in Appendix D unless USFS fish biologist determine the activities are likely to negatively affect fish life, in which case the work periods specified in Appendix D apply.

Fish Protection

5. Any pump used for diverting water from a fish-bearing waterbody shall be equipped with a fish guard to prevent passage of fish into the pump. The pump intake shall be screened with 3/32 inch or smaller mesh. Screen maintenance shall be adequate to prevent injury or entrapment to juvenile fish and shall remain in place whenever water is withdrawn from the water body through the pump intake.

6. Fish within construction sites that will be dewatered or isolated from the main water body will be captured and safely moved from the job site. Fish capture and transportation equipment shall be available on the job site during all in water activities.

7. If at any time, as a result of project activities, a fish kill occurs, fish are observed in distress, or water quality problems develop that may present a threat to fish life, the Forest Service shall immediately notify the appropriate WDFW Regional Habitat Program Manager. Outside of business hours, notification shall be made to the Washington State Emergency Management Division of the Department of Ecology at 1-800-258-5990.

Erosion and Wastewater Control

8. Alteration or disturbance of the bed, banks, and vegetation of waterbodies shall be minimized and limited to that necessary to construct the project.

9. Erosion prevention and control methods shall be used as necessary during and immediately after project implementation to minimize loss or displacement of soils and to prevent delivery of sediment into waterbody. These may include, but are not limited to, operational techniques, straw bales, silt fencing, erosion control blankets, temporary sediment ponds, and/or immediate mulching of exposed areas. Disturbed ground with the potential to deliver sediment into waterbodies shall be revegetated or protected from surface erosion by seeding, mulching, other methods prior to the fall rainy season.

10. After project completion, disturbed streambanks and lakeshores shall be revegetated with site-appropriate vegetation to maintain soil stability and provide shade and future sources of large wood.

11. Wastewater from project activities shall be routed to an area outside the bankfull channel to allow removal of fine sediment and other contaminants prior to infiltrating back into waterbodies.

Heavy Equipment

12. The use of heavy equipment within the bankfull channel in streams and below the ordinary high water line in lakes is discouraged. If such work is necessary, operation of heavy equipment in these areas shall be minimized.

13. Accumulations of soil or debris shall be removed from drive mechanisms (wheels, tires, tracks, etc.) and undercarriage of all heavy equipment prior to its working within the bankfull channel in streams or below the ordinary high water line in lakes.

14. To prevent contamination, equipment used around waterbodies shall be free of external petroleum-based products. Equipment shall be checked daily for leaks and any necessary repairs shall be completed prior to commencing work activities. All machinery fueling and maintenance involving petroleum products shall occur at a sufficient distance from stream channels, waterbodies, or wetlands to prevent delivery of potential contaminants. Spill containment equipment and material shall be on site.

Concrete and Treated Wood

15. Fresh concrete, concrete by-products, or other chemical contaminants shall not be allowed to enter waterbodies. Structures containing concrete shall be sufficiently cured to prevent leaching prior to contact with the waterbody.

16. Treated wood used for hydraulic projects shall meet or exceed the standards established in the most current edition of "Best Management Practices For the Use of Treated Wood in Aquatic Environments” developed by the Western Wood Preservers Institute. At the time of the signing of this MOU, the most current version is the July 1996 edition.

PERMANENT CULVERT INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Permanent culvert installation and replacement projects include installation of new culverts that are installed for more than one year and replacement of existing culverts with similar or larger structures.

In addition to the General Provisions Applicable to All Projects, the following project-specific provisions apply when conducting permanent culvert installation or replacement projects.

1. In non fish-bearing waters, Provisions 2-6 (highlighted with a *) are not required.

2. *Culverts in fish-bearing streams shall be designed, installed, and maintained to provide passage for all fish species and all life stages that are likely to be encountered at the site.

3. *Culverts in fish-bearing streams shall be designed and installed based on the stream simulation approach. Stream simulation designs are intended to mimic the natural stream characteristics and processes.

4. *Site investigations and selections of appropriate stream simulation culvert designs should be guided by Washington State “Design of Road Culverts for Fish Passage”, R-6 Training Manual, or an equivalent process.

5. *Forest Service shall notify WDFW when they begin the design process for a fish passage culvert.

Collaboration is encouraged on these projects and can be initiated by either agency when there are concerns about any of these projects.

6. *A Forest Service staff with expertise in stream processes and fish habitat shall be on-site during initial culvert placement and placement of streambed materials inside the pipe for all culverts in fish-bearing streams.

7. *Installation of baffled culverts in fish-bearing streams is not included under Appendix A.

8. Culverts shall be designed, installed and maintained to accommodate the 100-year peak flow with consideration of the sediment load and large wood likely to be encountered.

9. Culverts shall be designed, installed and maintained to avoid negative channel changes such as inlet scouring or erosion of the streambed or banks downstream of the project.

10. The crossing structure shall consist of a single culvert.

11. Construction sites shall be dewatered or isolated from flowing waters to prevent generation of sediment and minimize turbidity.

12. Every effort shall be made to avoid stream crossings with heavy equipment. A single round-trip equipment crossing of the stream channel shall be allowed, if necessary. Equipment operation within the stream channel inside of the approximate culvert footprint is permissible so long as the stream has been dewatered.

PERMANENT BRIDGE INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Permanent bridge installation and replacement projects include new bridges that are installed for more than one year, replacing culverts with permanent bridges, and replacing or upgrading permanent bridges.

In addition to the General Provisions Applicable to All Projects, the following project-specific provisions apply when conducting permanent bridge installation or replacement projects.

1. In non fish-bearing waters, Provisions 2 and 3 (highlighted with a *) are not required.

2. *Bridges on fish-bearing streams shall be designed, installed, and maintained to provide unhindered passage for all fish species and all life stages that are likely to be encountered at the site.

3. * Forest Service shall notify WDFW when they begin the design process for permanent bridges on fish bearing streams. Collaboration is encouraged on these projects and can be initiated by either agency when there are concerns about any of these projects.

4. Installation of multiple span bridges with piers within the bankfull channel is not included under Appendix A.

5. Bridges shall be designed, installed and maintained to accommodate the 100-year peak flow with consideration of the sediment load and large wood likely to be encountered.

6. Bridges shall be designed, installed and maintained to avoid negative channel effects such as scouring or erosion of the streambed or banks.

7. No abutments or exposed riprap shall be placed within the bankfull channel.

8. Every effort shall be made to avoid stream crossings with heavy equipment. A single round-trip equipment crossing of the stream channel shall be allowed, if necessary.

PERMANENT CULVERT, BRIDGE, AND FORD REMOVAL

NOTE: Permanent stream crossing structures include culverts, bridges, and fords of any size that have been in place for more than one year. The following provisions cover the permanent removal of these stream crossing structures.

In addition to the General Provisions Applicable to All Projects, the following project-specific provisions apply when conducting permanent culvert, bridge, or ford removal projects.

1. All fill material and man-made structures shall be removed from stream channels. The natural stream channel profile shall be restored. Bottom width opening of the fill removal at stream channel crossings shall be equal to, or greater than, the natural bankfull channel width.

2. Streambanks shall be shaped to blend in to the existing natural banks upstream and downstream from the crossing removal.

3. Streambed substrates shall mimic the natural streambed characteristics upstream and downstream of the crossing removal. Large woody material and/or large rocks may need to be placed within the crossing removal site to accomplish this objective.

4. The toe of the excavation shall be stabilized with large wood, appropriately sized rock, and/or vegetation as necessary to prevent excessive erosion of the new streambanks.

5. When removing culverts or fords on fish-bearing streams, construction sites shall be dewatered or isolated from flowing waters to prevent generation of sediment and minimize turbidity.

6. Dewatering is not required for culvert or ford removals on non-fish bearing streams unless substantial excavation of stream channel or culvert bedding materials will be required after the existing culvert or structure is removed.

Every effort shall be made to avoid stream crossings with heavy equipment. A single round-trip equipment crossing of the stream channel shall be allowed, if necessary.

H.14 EMPLOYMENT DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

This Project work is funded under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act involving special projects on Federal lands approved through a Resource Advisory Committee. In order to assess the results of this initiative, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the following data, relative to both prime and any subcontract(s), following completion of contract work and prior to contract closeout:

(a) Number of workers employed on the contract including managers, supervisors and support.

(b) Number of days these workers worked on the contract. (Total based on an eight-hour work day)

(c) Total amount of wages and benefits paid to these workers.

(d) Number of workers, if any, residing in the designated County.

(e) Number of days these workers worked on the contract. (Total based on an eight-hour work day)

(f) Total amount of wages and benefits paid to these workers.

(g) Dollars paid to all subcontractors and dollars paid to subcontractors within the designated County.

(h) Dollars paid to all suppliers and dollars paid to suppliers within the designated County.

The Contractor shall submit responses to questions (a) through (h) to the Contracting Officer with the final invoice.

(The following tables are EXAMPLES ONLY)

EMPLOYMENT DATA

SUBCONTRACT/SUPPLIER DATA

Dollars Paid to All Subcontractors

Dollars Paid to Subcontractors in WHATCOM County

Dollars Paid to All Suppliers

Dollars Paid to Suppliers in WHATCOM County

$26,000.00 $18,500.00 $12,750.00 $11,000.00

(The following blank table is the format for reporting employment, subcontract, and supplier information to the Contracting Officer. This form is to be completed and submitted to the Contracting Officer before final payment will be made).

Offeror’s Signature Date

Total Workforce on Contract Workers Who Reside in WHATCOM County

Total # of Workers and Worker Duties

Equivalent 8 Hour Work Days

Wages w/ Benefits (per day)

Total # of Workers and Worker Duties

Equivalent 8 Hour Work Days

Wages and Benefits (per day)

1 Dump Truck Operator

(1 x 100 days) 100 man days 800 man hrs

$216.48

2 Dump Truck Operators

(2 x 90days)

180 man days 1440 man hours

$432.96

2 Laborers

(2 x 120 days)

240 man days 1920 man hours

$427.84

1 Laborer

(1 x 120 days) 120 man days 960 man hours

$213.92

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):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 1999) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (JUL 2005) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988) 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other

Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (AUG 2003) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUL 1995) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (AUG 1996) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 1992) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (NOV 2006) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002) 52.232-17 Interest (JUN 1996) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (SEP 2005) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (AUG 1987) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2007) 52.245-1 Property Records (JUN 2007) 52.245-2 Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts) (JUN 2007) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (SEP 2006) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004)-- 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

I.2 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2006)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b) (1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) If located within the United States, by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://www.dnb.com; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering.

Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g) (1)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

I.3 52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING PAYMENT OF UNION

DUES OR FEES (Dec 2004)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause-

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall post a notice, in the form of a poster, informing employees of their rights concerning union membership and payment of union dues and fees, in conspicuous places in and about all its plants and offices, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted. The notice shall include the following information (except that the information pertaining to National Labor Relations Board shall not be included in notices posted in the plants or offices of carriers subject to the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 151-188)).

Notice to Employees

Under Federal law, employees cannot be required to join a union or maintain membership in a union in order to retain their jobs. Under certain conditions, the law permits a union and an employer to enter into a union-security agreement requiring employees to pay uniform periodic dues and initiation fees. However, employees who are not union members can object to the use of their payments for certain purposes and can only be required to pay their share of union costs relating to collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment.

If you do not want to pay that portion of dues or fees used to support activities not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment, you are entitled to an appropriate reduction in your payment.