RFP 127EAW23R0036. FS ROAD PAPPAS FLAT SIX RIVERS NF.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PPS FPO SW ZONE CSA-6

JEREMY BEDNER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

7EAW

Jeremy Bedner

Contracting Officer

VIA EMAIL ONLY

jeremy.bedner@usda.gov

JEREMY BEDNER 707-562-8756

NA

x 05/10/2023

127EAW23R0036

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

USDA Forest Service. Request for Proposal.

PROJECT: Road Repair for Pappas Flat Road (no. 17N69) located on the Smith River

National Recreation Area [NRA] and the Gasquet Ranger District of the Six Rivers

National Forest.

Refer to Section A for the complete proposal (price quote and technical offer) submission instructions and requirements.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 40 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

SECTION C.3 AND F.1

06/07/2023

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PPS FPO SW ZONE CSA-6

JEREMY BEDNER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

7EAW

JEREMY B. BEDNER

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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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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127EAW23R0036

0001 Road repair Pappas Flat Road. Six Rivers NF

Product/Service Code: Y1LB

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

RFQ no. 127EAW23R0036 Road Repair, Pappas Flat

Six Rivers NF

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION RFQ PAGE

A. Instructions for Offerors

A1. Proposal (Price Quote and Technical Offer)

Submission

A2. Offer Evaluation and Award Selection

A3. Site Visit Information

B.1 Bid Schedule

B.2 Notes Bid Schedule Submission

C. Statement of Work

D. Packaging and Marking not used

E. Inspection and Acceptance

F. Performance Period/Time

G. Administrative Requirements

H. Special Contract Requirements not used

Refer to C.6

Special Conditions or Restrictions

Affecting the Work

I. Contract Clauses

J. Attachments

K. Representations and Certifications

L. Solicitation Provisions

SECTION A – INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFERORS

A.1 Proposal (Price Quote and Technical Offer) Submission

A. The following items comprising the complete Proposal shall be provided with the offer:

i. SF1442. Complete Blocks 30a-c. Signed by an individual authorized by bind the firm

ii. Price Offer Complete B.1 Bid Schedule.

iii. Technical Questionnaire. Responses are required.

Included as Attachment 6. Refer to Section J.

iv. Amendments to the soliciation. Ackowlwedged/signed. If applicable. See C. below.

v. Complete all Representations and Certifications listed in Section K.3.

Offerors may include the electronic version of the completed Representations and Certifications from vendor record/profile from the System for Award Management [SAM]. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

vi. Contractors shall include the following information with their proposal submission:

Company Name: _______________________

Unique Entity ID [UEI] Number: _______________________

SAM Registered: YES or NO _______________________

POC Name & Title: _______________________

Phone Number: _______________________

Email: _______________________

B. Proposals (price quote and technical offer) shall be submitted VIA EMAIL ONLY to Jeremy Bedner, Contracting Officer.

Submit complete proposal to Jeremy.bedner@usda.gov.

No hardcopy proposals shall be accepted.

C. Questions / Requests for Information must be submitted within seven (7) business days of the proposal due date.

Questions submitted after this due date may not be considered by the Government for review and answer.

All RFIs shall be addressed in-writing (via email) to the Contracting Officer [CO] and Contracting Officer Representative [COR]. Answers to all technical questions submitted timely shall be provided via an Amendment published to Contracting Opportunities under the subject solicitation announcement.

Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding.

mailto:Jeremy.bedner@usda.gov

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D. Bid guarantee (bond) is not required.

Bonding requirements and thresholds as follows:

E. General

The Government must receive your proposal no later than the date and time specified in this solicitation announcement as specified by the initial Contract Opportunities announcement – OR – the date/time specific in solicitation amendment(s) revising the due date, if any. Electronic proposals must be transmitted and confirmed received by the established due date and time. Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the Contracting Officer.

Offeror shall be required to submit the proposal with the minimum content as specified herein. Proposals without the minimum content may be rejected. Each Offeror responding to this solicitation must submit to the Government its offer consisting of the documentation described in Section A. Such documentation shall be submitted with the offer and shall conform to the requirements of the solicitation. Nonconforming offers may result in rejection of the offer. Failure to include the required submission with sufficient information for the Government to evaluate may result in an Unacceptable rating and possible elimination from further consideration for the contract award. The Government may reject any or all proposals, make award to other than the lowest offeror and waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any offeror. The Government may award a contract on the basis of offers as received, without entering into discussions with any offeror. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms.

THRESHOLDS REQUIRED BONDING REQUIRED BONDING

Project/contract amounts less than $35,000.00

No bid guarantee is required.

No bonding is required.

Project/contract amounts between $35,000.00 and $150,000.00

IAW FAR 52.228-13

Alternative Payment Protections

Alternate Payment Protection is required:

100% Payment Bond or 100% Deposit [authorized check/MO]

*IF APPLICABLE AND POST-AWARD ONLY

A.2 Offer Evaluation and Award Determination

A.2.1 Evaluation Factors

The Government will select for award offers/proposals that represent the Best Value for the Government based on the Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable [LPTA] evaluation method with the following evaluation factors:

1. Understanding, Capability, and Prior Experience associated with the Government’s project requirement.

Evaluation shall be based on the offeror’s responses to the Technical Project Questionnaire.

Included as ATTACHMENT 6. Refer to Section J.

2. Past Performance

Evaluation shall be based on the Government’s review of completed performance evaluations in the Government’s past performance database, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System [CPARS]. Performance review shall also apply to the prior projects/contracts submitted with the Technical Project Questionnaire.

Past performance shall be evaluated in terms of the quality of the offeror’s performance on the prior contracts with completed Federal Government performance evaluations (CPARS), prior projects/contracts submitted by the offeror, and/or other sources. The Government may contact and reserves the right to interview the project/contract references included on offeror’s submitted prior projects/contracts or the Government representative listed in CPARS.

If an offeror has no record in CPARS, the rating may be considered “Neutral” – depending on past performance review of other known projects/contracts to the Government.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has authorized Federal agencies to collect past performance information under OMB clearance number 9000-0142. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. The Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Past performance information may be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System(PPIRS), Contractor Performance Appraisal Reporting System(CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System(FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and other Government officials. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, and accurate prior experience and past performance information rests with the offeror.

3. Price

The quote/price offer is based on the pricing information submitted per Section B – Schedule of Supplies and Services B.1 Bid Schedule.

The proposal price shall be evaluated for Fair and Reasonable Pricing and Price Realism.

A.2.2 Evaluation Ratings

Factors 1-3 shall be evaluated and rated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable.

“Acceptable” defined as offeror/proposal clearly demonstrates the ability to meet the requirements of the RFP.

“Unacceptable” defined as offeror/proposal does not clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the

RFP.

A.2.3 Contractor Responsibility Determination

The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the selected IDIQ awardees comply with FAR 9.1 including:

• Registration in the System of Award Management [SAM] ; offeror must have an active registration at the time of proposal submission.

• Adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;

• Ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

• Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

• Necessary organization, experience, skills, and facilities or the ability to obtain them;

• Otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

A.3 SITE VISIT INFORMATION

The Government will not provide an organized, scheduled, and guided pre-bid site visit. Contractor self-guided site visits are allowed. All roads are open for visit. Prospective bidders are highly encouraged to visit/drive the roads to understand existing conditions.

Interested bidders may contact the COR/SV POC for questions, arrangements, or logistics regarding about visiting the site.

Between the hours of 8AM and 4PM, Monday through Friday. Except federal holidays.

SITE VISIT POC

Belen Gomez

562-294-9674 (mobile) belen.gomez@usda.gov

The Forest Service highly recommends that bidders visit the project site / work area to ensure complete understanding of the requirement and knowledge of site conditions and operational challenges.

IAW FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION)

The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

B.1 BID SCHEDULE

ITEM/

SPEC

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization LS

20301 Removal of Culvert EA 1

20420 Drivable Drainage Ditch w/aggregate

EA 4

30101 Aggregate Base, Compaction Method A

Ton 50

30304 Road Reconditioning, Grade Road, Pull Ditch, Outslope

Mile 1

62540 Mulching, Straw Bales EA 4

BID TOTAL $

B.2 NOTES BID SCHEDULE SUBMISSION

1. Required to submit pricing for ALL bid items. Include unit pricing and totals for all bid items. Failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. No breakdown of the unit price is required. Unit prices will govern any total errors unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. All quantities in the bid schedule are Contract Quantity [CQ]. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

3.Payment for bond premiums shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments if any under 151.01 Mobilization. IAW FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

4. The Government has an estimated price range of Between $25K and $100K.

IAW FAR 36.204 – Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE

The project is Road Repair for Pappas Flat Road (no. 17N69) located on the Smith River National Recreation Area [NRA] and Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest.

Road repair work is required at Pappas Flat Road for the purpose of using the roadway to bring equipment down to enable burning treatments of invasive vegetation in the surrounding area and to provide access to the river and cultural sites.

Work consists of the following:

• Surface blading the traveled way to a condition that facilitates traffic and provides proper drainage.

• Blading includes shaping the crown or slope of travel way, ditches, and drainage dips.

• Adding spot rock to reestablish the gradient of road where needed, and compacting .

• Removing and replacing a damaged culvert to provide effective drainage of water.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, testing, non-personal services, and all incidental items necessary to perform the requirements of this SOW and associated contract award.

All work shall be done in accordance with applicable Specifications and Industry Standards. Where one or more of these conflict, the most stringent shall apply to the prosecution of work. The attachments to the RFP/Statement of Work listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Contractor shall, without any additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for compliance with any federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances applicable to and required for performance of the project work.

C.2 WORK ITEMS

C.2.1 Notes

Section 20301.

Removal of Culvert: This work consists of removing and disposing of culvert materials.

Section 20420.

Drivable Drainage Ditch w/aggregate: This pay item includes the excavation, shaping, and aggregate surfacing for rolling dip installation. The aggregate shall be spread the full length of the constructed dip, the full width of the road, and at a 4 inch compacted depth.

Section 30101.

Aggregate Base: This pay item includes compacted aggregate surfacing over culvert, spot rocking, and where required as designated on the road prism.

Section 30304.

Road reconditioning: This work consists of reconditioning ditches, shoulders, roadbeds, aggregate surface, or the entire road.

Section 60211-1.

Culverts: As stated in the specification, the contractor shall determine the final location, skew, length, elevations, and grade. Do not order or install culverts until the Forest Service (CO and COR) has accepted the final structure size, length, and alignment.

C.2.2 Road Treatments

ROAD MP TREATMENT

17N69 0 Off Gasquet Mtn. Road (17N49) 17N69 0.0-0.70 Recondition, Grade, Pull Ditch, and Outslope Road where staked 17N69 0.08 Install Rolling Dip 17N69 0.38 Install Rolling Dip 17N69 0.44 Install Rolling Dip 17N69 0.64 Install Rolling Dip 17N69 0.7 Remove and install new culvert

C.3 PROJECT LOCATION

National Forest Six Rivers Area/District Smith River NRA/Gasquet RD County Del Norte

The project area is on the Smith River NRA/Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest. Pappas Flat Road connects to State Highway 199.

Access to Gasquet: From Eureka take Highway 101 North to Highway 199. Take Highway 199 north-east to reach the ranger station. The estimated time of travel is approximately 2 hours. An additional 10 minutes northeast of Gasquet Ranger District to reach Pappas Flat road, which is along Highway 199.

Gasquet Ranger District Office is located at 10600 US-199, Gasquet, CA 95543

Project Area Map is provided and included as Attachment 1 Refer to Section J.

Pappas Flat consists of improved native surface type.

C.4 Period of Performance

The project contract duration is estimated to have period of performance [POP] of 40 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed [NTP]. Work is anticipated to start SEPTEMBER 2023.

Contract time includes delays for weather, locating and transporting supplies and materials, and final site cleanup.

Operating season shall be year-round except where prohibited by snow or wet weather. Between October 15th and May 15th wet weather operating restrictions shall apply and work will be tightly controlled and monitored for erosion control and preventive measures. At the discretion of the Forest Service, work may be suspended for wet weather before startup or during operations when conditions warrant.

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Limited Operating Periods (LOP) due to wildlife protection measures for threatened or endangered species may be a factor in some areas. Specialist will be monitoring rehabilitation activities and no delays are expected.

C.5 SPECIFICATIONS

C.5.1 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects. FP-14 U.S. Department of Transportation, “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects: FP-14 U.S. Customary Units,” hereafter referred to as FP-14, are included by reference and are applicable to this project and are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The specifications are included by reference and the full specifications are available at the following website:

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

C.5.2 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications [FSSS]

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

Included as Attachment 2. Refer to Section J.

The requirements contained in the listed specifications are hereby made a part of any resultant contract. Note that the specification list includes the major specifications applicable to this project. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed herein) are also fully applicable to any resultant contract.

C.5 Drawings and Exhibits

Drawings-Plans included as Attachment 3. Refer to Section J.

Fire Plan. Fire Prevention and Project Activity Level [PAL]. Included as Attachment 4. Refer to Section J.

C.6 SUBMITTALS

Within fourteen (14) calendar following the contract award, the contractor shall submit the following listed submittals to the Government – COR and CO:

The Government shall review and comment and/or approve within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt.

1. Construction Schedule

IAW 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. For assigned activities, the Contractor shall present a schedule of completion including anticipated hours per day, days per week and dates.

2. Plan of Operation (brief)

• A description of how the work will be performed.

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

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

• List of equipment

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• Quality Control

3. Safety Plan

SEE SECTION C.5.1

4. Traffic Control Plan

5. Material Submittals

• Weed-Free Mulch Certification (Refer to Spec no. 713.05)

Note: The above list of the minimum mandatory submittals. This may not be the complete list of submittals; other submittals may be necessary to complete project in accordance with these specifications and/or applicable regulations.

Others, if applicable, to be determined in advance of or during the pre-work meeting.

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

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

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

C.5.2 Traffic Control and Maintenance.

The contractor shall be responsible for collaborating and accommodating emergency/fire traffic during operations. Any loads over legal limits require a Forest Service Overload Permit in addition to state or local overload permits prior to crossing any bridges.

C.6 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

All equipment shall be suitable for the purpose intended and shall meet all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The Contracting Officer may order the removal or require the replacement of any unsatisfactory equipment.

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

C.6.1 Equipment Cleaning

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

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

Equipment will be considered clean when visual inspection does not reveal soil, seeds, plant material, or other such debris. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection equipment is not required. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least five days in advance of moving equipment in so that arrangements can be made for inspection.

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

To prevent the introduction of seeds of noxious weeds onto National Forest land, the Contractor shall ensure all equipment moved onto National Forest land is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure compliance with this provision, and shall notify the Forest Service prior to moving each piece of equipment onto National Forest land. Upon request of Forest Service, arrangements will be made for Forest Service to inspect each piece of equipment prior to being moved onto National Forest land. If the project area is known to contain noxious weeds, the equipment shall be cleaned before moving to other Forest Service system lands which do not contain noxious weeds.

C.6.2 Storage.

The contractor’s material and equipment storage site shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting. The area shall be kept clean and free of litter. Roadway and suitable areas adjacent to the site may be utilized for temporary stockpiling of materials as approved by the CO.

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

C.6.3 Loss, Damage, or Destruction.

Equipment Furnished with Operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Other. Even though this contract may provide for performing services at the direction of Government personnel, the contract is not for personal services, and neither the Contractor nor his or her personnel are Government employees.

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The Government assumes no liability for injury occurring to Contractor personnel or to third parties, or for loss, damage, or destruction involving third parties' property as a result of the Contractor's operation. Except that the Government is liable for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) acting within the scope of their employment.

C.7 GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS

C.7.1 Existing Physical Conditions The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify all dimensions and conditions related to this project/contract before proceeding with the work. All dimensions must be verified and/or determined in the field. Protect all improvements including existing culverts, signs, and roadway from damage during work.

C.7.2 Local Disposal Site

All demolition materials not designated for salvage shall be disposed of off national forest land in accordance with state, local and federal regulations, burning of removed materials will not be permitted on the project site.

C.7.3 Adverse Weather. When the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative [COR] determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable damage.

Work may be suspended.

C.7.4 Hours of Operation / Work Hour Limits.

Contractor’s hours of operation may be performed Monday through Friday and shall be limited to 7A (0700) to 5P (1700). No work will be allowed on weekends or federal holidays without written approval by the COR and CO. 7-day advance on requests for weekend work is required. Dogs and pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

C.7.5 Permits, Notifications, and Approvals.

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

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

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

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

C.7.6 Project Site Clean-up

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

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

During the work, the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such

Six Rivers NF containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

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

C.7.7 General.

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

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

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

Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

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

C.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

C.8.1 Use of Premises

(a) Forest Service Regulations for Use of Campground prohibits occupancy of developed recreation sites for other than primarily recreation purposes. One camp unit will be allowed at the project site for use by a watchman.

(b) A storage site will be permitted at a designated site within the project area. The Forest Service assumes no liability for materials stored within the storage site. The Contractor will be allowed to erect a temporary fence to secure materials and equipment; however, the fence shall be removed, and the site restored prior to final acceptance of the contract.

(c) When the Contractor’s operations require a temporary electrical power distribution system, the system shall comply with the National Electrical Code, applicable local codes, and utility regulations. The Contractor shall make all arrangements with the serving utility for temporary power and shall pay the serving utility for all applicable fees and power consumed.

(d) Potable water and sanitary facilities are NOT available for use during construction.

(e) The Contractor is authorized to use roads that are part of the construction project and those Forest Service Roads designated below for performance of work under this contract.

(f) Load Limits. All vehicles and equipment shall not exceed State legal highway loads and widths or posted limits without valid State and Forest Service overload, over-width permits. Forest Service overload permits for this project may be obtained from the NRA/Gasquet District Ranger.

(g) The Contractor is responsible for all road maintenance and repair work caused by their operations.

Road No. Total Miles

Authorizations, Restrictions or Requirements Maintenance Required

17N69 1.0 None Maintenance

C.8.2 Heritage/Archeology

(a) In the event that cultural resources are discovered during implementation, all work in the area shall cease and the Forest Heritage Program Manager shall be notified immediately. Any inadvertent discoveries within the project boundary shall be protected utilizing Standard Protection Measures as stipulated in the First Amended Region 5 Programmatic Agreement (2018 R5 PA).

(b) Should inadvertent effects to or unanticipated discoveries of human remains be made on Region 5 lands, the County Coroner (California Health and Safety Code 7050.5(b)) shall be notified immediately. If the remains are determined to be Native American or if Native American cultural items pursuant to NAGPRA are uncovered, the provisions of NAGPRA and its regulations at 43 CFR 10 and ARPA at 43 CFR 7 shall be followed on federal lands – R5 PA Stipulation 7.9 (a).

C.8.3 Fire Prevention and Project Activity Level [PAL].

Refer to the Fire Plan included as Attachment 4. Refer to Section J.

(END OF SECTION)

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

THIS SECTION NOT USED

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the project within 40 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.2 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The project contract duration is estimated to have period of performance [POP] of 40 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed [NTP].

REFER TO SECTION C.3

F.3 INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

Six Rivers NF

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1 Government Contract Representatives

Contracting Officer (CO) responsible for this contract

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

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

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this contract

Belen Gomez Civil Engineer Six Rivers National Forest

707-441-3627 562-294-9674 (mobile) belen.gomez@usda.gov

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

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

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

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing

Six Rivers NF if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

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

2) requests a formal contract modification; and 3) receives written authorization to proceed from the CO.

G.3 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

G.3.1 INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM [IPP]

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

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

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

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

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

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

G.3.2 Certified Payrolls.

The Contractor shall submit payrolls weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed. The copies shall be sent to the COR. Payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information listed on the form WH-347 (available for download at www.dol.gov, including the certification verbatim from the WH-

347. Forms from other State or County governments are not compliant.

G.3.3 Wage Determination

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

CWD included as Attachment 5. Refer to Section J.

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

G.4 Basis of Payment

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

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

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

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01.

Payment for Materials Off Site In accordance with Clause 52.232-5, progress payments may include payment for materials stored off site.

Contractor shall provide a copy of the paid invoice; provide evidence that the material will be included in the finished project; and identify the location where the materials are stored, so that the government may make visual inspection if the Contracting Officer deems it necessary. The Contractor shall be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of the materials until such time as the materials are physically in the possession and control of the government. The Contractor will not be held liable to the extent that the Contracting Officer determines that the loss, damage, or destruction occurred through the fault or negligence of the government or its agents.

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

Final Payment

The following is required for final payment:

Contract Release / Release of Claims

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

Reservations:” "

Template will be provided to the contract awardee

G.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

NONE

G.6 POST-AWARD MEETING / PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

IAW AGAR 452.215-73 (NOV 1996)

IAW FAR 52.236-26 (FEB 1995)

A post-award meeting / pre-construction conference with the awardee is required. It should be scheduled and held within 10 days following the date of contract award. The conference will be held at virtually via Microsoft TEAMS at a mutually agreeable date/time and will be scheduled by the CO and COR.

Note: An in-person meeting at the project site shall be coordinated between the contractor and the COR and other Forest representatives.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

THIS SECTION NOT USED

REFER TO SECTION C.9

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

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 these addresses:

Federal Acquisition Regulations www.acquisition.gov/far Agriculture Acquisition Regulations www.acquisition.gov/agar

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or…