RFP - 1240LT24R0019.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT 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

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

EMAIL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

U.S Forest Service (USDA) CSA Intermountain 8 324 25th Street Ogden, Utah 84401-2310

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U.S Forest Service (USDA)

ATTN: Elizabeth Ratcliff elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov

a. NAME

Elizabeth Ratcliff

b. E-MAIL:

elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov

1x 08/14/2024

1240LT24R0019

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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.)

180 calendar days and complete it within 60 calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

08/30/2024 x

Project Title: South Fork Bunkhouse Well

The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete this project.

Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Magnitude: Less than $35,000.00

Location: South Fork, Colorado 81154 37°38'15.4"N 106°39'36.7"W 37.637611, -106.660194

Period of Performance: The work is anticipated to commence 180 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP) sometime in late 2024 or early to mid- 2025. The work is expected to be completed within 60 days after the work is started (Subject to change).

Site Visit: Not mandatory but encouraged. No government escort will be present.

Contractor Questions Due No Later Than: 8/23/202412:00 PM PT. Use document titled “Contractor Questions and Answers Template" to write down your questions and send it to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov before 8/23/2024 12:00

PM PT.

Request for Proposal Solicitation Close Date: 8/30/2024 12:00 PM PT.

Instructions to Bidders: See Section L.

Evaluation/Award Factors: See Sections L&M.

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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. E-MAIL ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. POINT OF CONTACT (POC) NAME, ADDRESSS, EMAIL & TELEPHONE NO.:

CODE FACILITY CODE

TOTAL

PRICE

AMOUNT

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)

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

BY

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U.S Forest Service (USDA) CSA Intermountain 8 324 25th Street Ogden, Utah 84401-2310

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

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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) All Invoices Must Be Submitted Electronically Through The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Website: www.ipp.gov

SAM UEID NO.: ___________________

SAM REGISTRATION EXPIRATION DATE: ____________

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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0001 1 LS

0002 150 LF

0003 1 LS

1 LS

1001 1 LS

2001 50 LF

3001 1 EA

Mobilization (includes bonding)

Well Construction and Development (includes all construction items)

Water Quality Analysis and Testing

Submersible Pump Controller Unit (includes incidental accessories)

Mobilization (includes bonding)

(Option Line Item)

Additional Well Construction Depth

(Option Line Item)

New Submersible Pump (includes incidental accessories)

(Option Line Item)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item/Sub Number Description Quantity Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Item Amount

Base Line Items:

0001 Mobilization (includes bonding) 1 LS

0002 Well Construction and Development (includes all construction items) 150 LF

0003 Water Quality Analysis and Testing 1 LS

0004 Submersible Pump Controller Unit (includes incidental accessories) 1 EA

Option Line Items:

10001 Mobilization (includes bonding) 1 LS 20001 Additional Well Construction Depth 50 LF

30001 New Submersible Pump (includes incidental accessories) 1 EA

Base Line-Item Grand Total: ____________

Option Line-Item Grand Total: ____________

Base + Option Line-Item Grand Total: ____________

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

A. Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

B. One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing information for all items.

B.3 DESIGNATED MEATHOD OF MEASUREMENT

LS Lump Sum

EA Each

LF Linear Feet

FILL COMPLETE PRICING INFORMATION

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SOUTH FORK BUNKHOUSE WELL PROJECT

C.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The Rio Grande National Forest is seeking a Contractor to drill and develop a new potable water well, perform all necessary water quality analysis for use as a Public Water System, install an existing submersible pump and installation of a new pump control panel and all wiring and appurtenances. The Government shall provide a trench, waterlines, and power to the new well once the well has been successfully developed. The Contractor shall connect the new waterlines to the existing water lines and the new wellhead. The purpose of the main contract items is to ensure the current private water system remains supplied with potable water and that the system can continue adhere to the regulations and requirements of a Public Water System.

Optional items will include provisions for well construction and development beyond the depth estimated and a new submersible pump should the existing pump be inadequate for use in the newly constructed well.

BASE BID ITEMS –

WELL CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT:

1.1 The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary to successfully construct a new functioning potable water supply well in accordance with all the rules described in the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) - Colorado Division of Water Resources - Well Construction Rules 2 CCR-402-2 (NOTE: The Contractor shall adhere to all the rules described in these regulations whether mentioned specifically or not.)

1.2 The newly constructed well shall be constructed to according to 2 CCR-402-2 Rule 10 Minimum Construction Standards for Water Wells. The well shall conform to 2 CCR-402-2 Rule 10 Section 10.4.6 for Wells Constructed into a Type 2 Aquifer as stated on the Well Permit Application. It shall be of the pit less adapter Type, and the casing shall extend 18 inches above ground level. The newly constructed wellhead and casing shall be protected by a hinged steel enclosure (i.e. stick-up or monument) capable of being locked with a standard government padlock and allows for maintenance of the well and wellhead components.

1.3 The Contractor shall install and construct the well in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and applicable manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.4 The Contractor shall salvage the existing submersible pump from the existing well to be used in the newly constructed well. The Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary piping, check valves, and wiring for the existing submersible pump to function in the newly constructed well.

1.5 The newly constructed well shall have a yield of 15 gallons-per-minute and an annual yield of 3 acre-feet.

1.6 The Government has estimated the new well to be 150 feet in depth for bidding purposes. The Bid quantity shall be in linear feet and include all necessary casing material, grouting material and wiring required to reach well development depth. The Contractor shall provide pricing per linear foot. This pricing shall also be used for Option Item 1001 Additional Well Construction Depth, to ensure well development if additional construction beyond 15% of the specified depth is required. (FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity)

1.7 The Contractor shall develop the well and install the casing and all necessary grouting in a timely manner to avoid the possibility of a borehole collapse.

1.8 The Contractor shall install all materials and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations. The Contractor shall submit specifications of the well casing, capping, vent, enclosure, and grouting materials prior to the construction and development of the well.

1.9 The Contractor shall perform disinfection procedures according to 2 CCR-402-2 Rule 15 Minimum Disinfection Standards.

1.10 The Contractor shall install the well at no more than 200 feet from the location specified in the well replacement permit: 37°38'15.4"N 106°39'36.7"W. The Contractor shall coordinate with COR on the specific placement of the well within the 200-foot radius.

1.11 The Contractor shall conduct testing according to 2 CCR-402-2 Rule 12 Well Testing and submit a Well Construction and Yield Estimate Report (GWS-31) to the Colorado Division of Water Resources to verify well construction.

1.12 The Contractor shall be responsible for the remediation of any failed wells that do not meet the requirements described in the specifications of this contract.

1.13 The Contractor shall utilize the Government supplied water lines and power conduit to complete the connections between the newly constructed well and the existing water supply pressure tank water lines.

The Contractor shall furnish and install the necessary additional power conduit, water lines, and equipment to complete this task.

WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS AND TESTING:

2.1 The Contractor shall perform National Primary and Secondary Contaminants and laboratory analysis of water quality per EPA, Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Colorado Code of Regulations – 5 CCR 1002-11 Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

2.2 The Contractor shall perform all the necessary tests and documentation to bring the newly constructed well into compliance consistent with a Public Water System (PWS) (but shall remain classified as a private water system) as outlined in the Colorado Code of Regulations.

2.3 The Contractor shall submit the results of the water quality analysis tests to the Government and all applicable Colorado State Water Authorities in a timely manner once results are received.

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP CONTROLLER UNIT AND WIRING:

3.1 The Contractor shall provide all materials and expertise to install a new submersible pump control panel in the ancillary bunkhouse building containing the current water pressure supply tank and all necessary wiring, conduit, switches, grounding, and trenching to function properly.

3.2 The Contractor shall submit the pump control panel model, manufacturer’s specifications, documentation, and manuals prior to the installation of the pump control panel.

3.3 The Contractor shall ensure compatibility with the existing submersible pump and a new submersible pump model of equivalent specifications.

OPTION BID ITEMS -

The Government shall not guarantee the award of these optional bid items.

ADDITIONAL WELL CONSTRUCTION DEPTH:

1.1 If the Contractor cannot develop or construct a well with a viable water source at or near the specified 150 feet in depth, The Contractor shall bid per-foot depth beyond the 150 feet until a viable water source suitable for development is reached, not to exceed 200 feet total well depth.

1.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the remediation of the well if a viable water source cannot be located for development up to the 200 feet.

NEW SUBMERSIBLE PUMP:

2.1 The Contractor shall furnish and install a submersible pump and all associated pump wiring, fittings, conduit, and control panel to transmit water from the new well source to the water supply pressure tank.

2.2 Pump appurtenances, wiring, conduit, and their quantities shall be considered incidental to this bid item.

2.3 The Contractor shall field verify quantities of wiring, conduit, and quantities of materials prior to installation of the pump and related appurtenances.

2.4 The submersible pump shall be capable of producing the maximum flow rate of 15 gallons per minute.

2.5 The Contractor shall submit the proposed pump model, manufacturer’s specifications, documentation, and manuals prior to the installation of the pump.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

South Fork, Colorado 81154 37°38'15.4"N 106°39'36.7"W 37.637611, -106.660194

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Less than $35,000.00

In accordance with FAR 36.204, for construction contracts, we are obligated to state the magnitude of a project using price ranges, both in terms of its physical characteristics and estimated price range.

However, it's crucial to understand that these price ranges are broad categories and selecting one does not imply that our budget is at the higher end of that range. The intent is to give a general sense of the project's scale without revealing the Government's precise estimate. For instance, if we categorize a project as being "Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000," it doesn't mean our budget is close to $5,000,000. It simply means the estimated cost falls within that bracket. The actual value could be anywhere within that range.

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The work is anticipated to commence 180 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP) sometime in late 2024 or early to mid- 2025. The work is expected to be completed within 60 days after the work is started (Subject to change).

C.5 CONTRACT TIME

Base Bid: 60 Calendar Days

C.6 SITE VISIT

Bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to bidding to verify quantities and conditions.

Quantities provided in the Statement of Work are estimates and contractor shall be responsible for full scope of work regardless of actual quantities. Area is accessible without prior coordination.

C.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

1. The Government shall supply a trench containing water distribution lines and power lines and conduit from the newly constructed well to the tie-in-point for the existing water supply pressure tank lines. The Contractor shall complete the connection of the water lines and power lines.

2. The Government shall complete the abandonment of the existing well according to Colorado Division of Water Resources 2 CCR 402-2 Rule 16 – Standards for Plugging, Sealing, and Abandoning Wells and Boreholes and complete the Well Abandonment Report and submit to the Colorado Division of Water Resources.

C.8 DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE

Key Deliverables Item No. Deliverable / Item

Title Description Delivery

Format Due By

1 Project Schedule/Timeline

Timeline describing the approximate timeline of each task (mobilization, well construction, well development, water testing, e.g.)

Via email to

COR

10 days Before start of project and mobilization.

2 Well Construction – Well Construction Material List

Manufacturer’s model numbers, specifications, and/or manuals for the proposed materials to construct a pit less adapted well including but not limited to:

• Casing Material

• Grouting Material

• Cap Component Types

• Cap Vent Component

Types

Via email to

COR

Due 15 days before Project Start and Mobilization

• Pit less Adapter Components

• Conduit Type

• Wiring Type

• Check Valve Types

• Protective enclosure

3 Submersible Pump Controller Unit Documentation (includes wiring and conduit).

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Model number, specifications, and manual for the submersible pump controller unit and all related wiring and conduit. Manufacturer’s standard warranty. Manufacturer’s Warranty

Via Email to

COR

Due 10 days before Project Start and Mobilization

4 Well Construction Yield Estimate Report

GWS-44 Yield Estimate Report Copied to the COR Via email (or hardcopy)

Due within 5 days of being sent to the Colorado Division of Water Resources

5 Water Quality Analysis Report

Report detailing the results of the water quality testing as required by the Colorado Code of Regulations and Safe Drinking Water Act

Via Email to the COR

Due within 5 days of being sent to the Colorado Department of Public Health

Option Item

New Submersible Pump Documentation and Material List

Manufacturer’s model number, specifications, and manual for the proposed submersible pump. The pump shall provide the necessary 15 gallons-per-minute yield.

Via Email to the COR

Due 15 days before project start and mobilization and after option item award

C.9 TRAVEL

The project location is located within the town of South Fork, Colorado.

C.10 CONTRACTORS KEY PERSONEL

• Foreman(s) – Contractor shall provide a foreman or foremen with all the necessary expertise to oversee and complete the project

C.11 ATTACHMENTS FOR REFRENCE

• Form GWS - 44 - Rio Grande National Forest - Copy of New Water Well Permit Application

• Form GWS - 44 - Rio Grande National Forest - Copy of Original Water Well Permit Application

• Colorado Code of Regulations – Well Construction Rules 2 CCR-402-2

• Colorado Code of Regulations – 5 CCR 1002-11 Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations

• Site Map – Showing Location of Well Permit Location

• Site Map #2 - Showing approximate location of water distribution lines

* See attached specification descriptions/statement of work document for complete details.

452.211-72 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.

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

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-13 INSPECTION-DISMANTLING, DEMOLITION, OR REMOVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS

(AUG 1996)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, & COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 60 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 60 days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The work is anticipated to commence 180 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP) sometime in late 2024 or early to mid- 2025. The work is expected to be completed within 60 days after the work is started (Subject to change).

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 1-10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at TBD.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

452.228-71 - INSURANCE COVERAGE (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury.

Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

452.237-74 - KEY PERSONNEL (FEB 1988)

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

(b) During the first ninety (30) 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 5 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 30-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 5 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 5 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.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 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 Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

FAR/AGAR Deviations to Clauses and Provisions May be Viewed At:

Policies & Regulations | USDA

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (OCT 2020)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a Byte Dance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.217-7 Option for Increased quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (MAR 2023)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans (JUN 2020)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products for Service/Construction (SEPT 2013)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA - Designated Items (May 2008)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 2021) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2023)

52.228-17 Individual Surety – Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) (FEB 2021)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT 20118)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)

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, & 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)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (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)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUN 2023)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021)

52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION 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)

(End of Clause)

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

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment Number Title

J.1 Statement of Work (SOW) J.2 Drawings J.3 Wage Determination

J.4 Contractor Questions & Answers Template J.5 Contractor Experience Questionnaire

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENT

K.1 PROVISIONS

None.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Provisions begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Provisions begin with 452)

FAR and AGAR Deviations to Provisions:

Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.207-6 Solicitations and Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple Award Contracts) (DEC 2022) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021) 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995) 52.219-31 Notice of Small Business Reserve (Mar 2020) 452.215-72 Amendments to Proposals (FEB 1988)

452.215-71 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS (SEP 1999)

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished as specified below.

A. Offeror proposals and all associated documents SHALL be submitted to the U.S Forest Service via E- MAIL ONLY to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov. No USPS/FedEx/UPS (Snail mail) proposals will be accepted.

B. The proposal must include a technical proposal and business/price proposal. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. All documents shall be Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF.

C. Offerors may, at their discretion, submit alternate proposals or proposals which deviate from the requirement; provided, that an offeror also submit a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the statement of work. Any "alternate" proposal may be considered if overall performance would be improved or not compromised, and if it is the best interest of the Government. Alternate proposals, or deviations from any requirement of this RFP, must be clearly identified.

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D. The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this RFP. In order to submit an offer, the offeror must have an active entity registration at:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

E. All offers shall be submitted in the following format:

1. ONE copy of the completed technical proposal.

2. ONE copy of the completed business/price proposal.

3. Maximum size: 20 pages (8-1/2 x 11) single spaced.

2. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the proposal will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed description of techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. At a minimum the technical proposal should clearly address the following:

A. Factor 1 - Price: The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). The government expects to make an award without discussions, however, reserves the right to conduct discussion if necessary. In the event that discussion are conducted, the competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency.

B. Factor 2 - Technical Approach to Performing the Work: At a minimum, describe your planned approach to performing this work. Include the type of equipment to be used, key personnel and their qualifications, logistics of equipment and supply delivery, crew accommodations, major sub-contractors and their roles, biobased products to be used in the accomplishment of the work, and anticipated schedule of work.

C. Factor 3 - Past Performance: List and briefly describe all previous contracts of similar scope and/or size completed within the last 3 years. We will assess your history of giving customer satisfaction and performing quality and timely work. If performance problems were experienced on any of these projects, describe the steps taken to prevent a recurrence. Those without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. For each project include:

· Location of the project;

· Description of work performed;

· Size of the project (or dollar value);

· Foreman/operator(s)/key personnel;

· Customer contacts (include telephone numbers);

· If problems were encountered, describe them and any corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence.

*Note: See Section M.3 Technical Evaluation Factors for complete information.

3. BUSINESS/PRICE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: The following information is required:

A. Completed Standard Form (SF) 1442 - Solicitation/Offer/Award document with blocks 14 through 20c filled in and completed by the offeror. Complete and return with your proposal.

B. Completed Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs B.1 Schedule of Items section with Unit Price, Total and Grand Total pricing sections filled out with your proposed pricing of those individual line items. Complete and return with your proposal.

C. Completed Section K - Representations, Certifications, And Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents section. Ensure the requested information in each applicable provision in Section K (52.204- 8, 52.209-13, 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.219-4) is completed and returned with your proposal.

D. Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if applicable). This can be accomplished by completing block 19 on the Standard Form (SF) 1442 - Solicitation/Offer/Award document or by submitting the signed Standard Form (SF) 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract document(s) from SAM.gov with your price proposal if the contracting office posts that specific document. If a modification is in order, the contracting office will inform you which form mentioned in this paragraph needs to be signed.

E. Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Bond on a Standard Form (SF) 24 - Bid Bonds document and a Notarized Power of Attorney document. For more Surety Bond information and example Power of Attorney documents, please visit Surety Bonds (treasury.gov). (Not Applicable)

F. All documents shall be submitted as specified in block 13a of the Standard Form (SF) 1442 - Solicitation/Offer/Award document. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure e-mail delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers/proposals.

G. Contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail with your questions if you do not understand any part of these instructions. Note, there is a questions due date for this solicitation and your questions must be e-mailed to the contracting officer before that date/time.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS - SECONDARY SITE OF THE

WORK (MAY 2014)

(a) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(b) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(c) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(d) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered are, are as follows:

(1) Goals for minority participation for each trade: 19.0 %

(2) Goals for female participation for each trade: 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/ https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_222.html#wp1147505 actions obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U. S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the:

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Rio Grande, Colorado.

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

(MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item", "construction material", "domestic construction material" and "foreign construction material" as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American - Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested;

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

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52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Procurement & Property Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #8 ATTN: Elizabeth Ratcliff at elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this…