RFP_LoloMotorway_SaddleCampCrushing.pdf

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Solicitation No. 12363N21R4003 HELP PREVENT FOREST FIRES

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

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

FS-6300-45 (11/79)

Issuing Office:

USDA – Forest Service Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Offers Are Solicited For:

Lolo Motorway Phase II and Saddle Camp Pit Development

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho County, Idaho

CONSTRUCTION RFP thru FAC 2021-05 effective March 10, 2021 Solicitation No. 12363N21R4003 Lolo Motorway Phase II and Saddle Camp Pit Development

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 2

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 3 - 5

B- 1 - Schedule of Items B- 2 – Price Proposal Instructions B- 3 – Optional Item B- 4 – Additional Classification Required – Davis Bacon General Wage Decision ID20210051 B- 5 – Idaho Use Tax

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS 6 - 12

C- 1 – Project Description and Location C- 2 – Government-Furnished Property C- 3 – Technical Specifications C- 4 - Drawings C- 5 - Biobased Product Utilization C- 6 – Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

D-1 – Packing and Marking 13 D-2 – Project Labeling for Official Correspondence

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 14

E- 1 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference E- 2 – Contractor Quality Control Inspection System E- 3 - Acceptance

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 15

F- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference F- 2 - Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work Alternate I F- 3 - Period of Performance

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 16

G- 1 – Post Award Conference G- 2 – Contracting Officer’s Representative G- 3 – Submittal/Notification Timelines

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 17 - 24

H- 1 – Key Personnel

H- 2- Conditions on Use of Premises H- 3 – Physical Data H- 4 - Noxious Weed Control H- 5 - Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices H- 6 - Environmental Protection H- 7 - Landscape Preservation H- 8 – Emergency Response H- 9 - Loss, Damage, or Destruction H- 10 - Incidental Payment Items H- 11 - Conformity with Drawings and Specifications H- 12 - Local Material Sources H-13 - Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications H-14 - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) H-15 - Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law H- 16 – Equipment Rental

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES 25 - 37

I- 1 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference I- 2 –Limitations on Subcontracting I-3 - Buy American Act- Construction Materials I-4 - Bid Guarantee I-5 – Individual Suerty – Pledge of Assets I-6 - Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction I-7 – Individual Surety – Pledge of Assests (Bid Guarantee) I-8 - Federal, State, and Local Taxes I-9 – Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed Price Construction Contracts I-10 – Provideding Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors I-11 - Permits and Responsibilities I-12 - Alterations In Contract I-13 - Order of Precedence – Construction I-14 – Authorized Deviations in Clauses

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

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 38

J- 1 - Wage Decision J- 2 – Construction Drawings J- 3 – Temporary Bridge Drawings J- 4 – Drawing Addendum J- 5 – Planting Drawings J- 6 – Technical Specifications J- 7 – Crooked River Valley Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Template J- 8 – Past Performance Questionaire

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER 39 - 46

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS AND RESPONDENTS

K- 1 - Annual Representations and Certifications K- 2 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment K- 3 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 47 - 52

AND RESPONDENTS

L- 1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference **Addenda to FAR clause 52.215-1, paragraph c: Submission of proposals L- 2 - Type of Contract L- 3 - Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work L-4 - Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction L-5 - Notice of Buy American Requirements - Construction Materials L-6 – Alternative Forms of Security L-7 - Service of Protest L-8 - Site Visit (Construction) L-9 -Solicitation in Advance of Funding

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 53 - 55

M- 1 - Evaluation Criteria M- 2 - Award Statement

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

12363N21R4003

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

07/06/2021

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

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

1024138

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA - Forest Service Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Note: Due to COVID-19 maximum telework policy, all proposal documents shall be e-mailed to karen.ruklic@usda.gov. An e-mail copy of the fully executed Bid Bond/Power of Attorney is acceptable.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

KAREN RUKLIC

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

(208) 983-1268: EMAIL: karen.ruklic@usda.gov

SOLICITATION

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

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

Lolo Motorway Phase II and Saddle Camp Pit Development

Lochsa Ranger District Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Idaho County, Idaho

Price Range: The Government’s estimate is between $250,000 -$500,000

**ALL OFFER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING A SCANNED COPY OF THE FULLY EXECUTED BID BOND, SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO KAREN RUKLIC AT karen.ruklic@usda.gov AND RECEIVED

BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 AT 4:00 PDT. SEE SECTION L FOR DETAILS.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within _10_calendar days and complete it within * calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. *See Section F.

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

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

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and Email 1 (one) offer to perform the work required to the place specified in Item 8 by 4:00 p.m. PDT (local time) August 5, 2021. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing bid bonds shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required. (If “is required” see AGAR Clause 452.228-70)

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

d. Offers providing less than 45 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e) mailto:karen.ruklic@usda.gov

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

Duns No. _________________

CAGE Code (see FAR Provision 52.204-16) ____________

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

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

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

USDA - Forest Service Procurement Property and Services National Stewardship Branch Grangeville Office, 104 Airport Road

Grangeville, ID 83530

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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

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

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

KAREN RUKLIC

30b. SIGNATURE

30c. DATE

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

LOLO MOTORWAY PHASE II AND SADDLE CAMP PIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: LOLO MOTORWAY PHASE 2

Pay Item Number Description – FSSS Spec. # Pay

Unit Est.

Qtys Unit Price Total Price

1 Mobilization - 15101 LS 1 XXX

2 Removal of Open Top Culvert

- 20302 EACH

3 Removal of 12” CMP – 20302A EACH 1

4 Excavation and Embankment

- 20401 *CY 30

5 Reconstruct Drivable Dip –

20401A EACH 59

6 Construct Drivable Dip –

20401B EACH 128

7 Reshape Drivable Dip –

20401C EACH 2

8 Road Widening - 20402 *CY 85

9 Haul-Excavated waste to designated area - 20423 CY 50

10 Remove and Replace Open Top Culvert - 20424 EACH 8

11 Place Riprap - 25101 CY 128

Place 6” Aggregate Base Course - 30101

CY

13 Place 4” Aggregate Surface Course – 30115A CY 3102

14 Place 12” Aggregate Lift –

30115A CY 80

15 Roadway Reconditioning -

30315 MILE 9.52

16 Full Depth Reclamation -

30401 MILE 3.89

17 Install 18” CMP - 60201 FOOT 50

18 Install 36” CMP – 60201A FOOT 40

19 Install 12” CMP – 60201B FOOT 48

20 Equipment Rental – Excavator

- 62201 HOUR 24

21 Equipment Rental- Dump Truck - 62202 HOUR 24

22 Install Sign – 63304B EACH 2

Total (All Items 1-22)

*Contract quantity (See section 109.02 (b) of Standard Specifications) is designated with the star symbol.

B-2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: SADDLE CAMP PIT

Total (All Items Schedules B-1 and B-2)__________________________

* Designated Method of Measurement: CQ=Contract Quantity; AQ= Actual Quantity LS=Lump Sum

B-3 - NOTE Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted. The above pay items are contract quantities unless noted.

B-4 PRICE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Complete Schedules of Items B-1 (Items 1-22) and B-2 (Items 23-29). Provide total amounts for all items and unit prices for all items not designated as Lump Sum. Provide unit prices to the nearest cent and do not round the extended totals. The government will award one contract from this solicitation.

In addition, the Contractor shall give a price per hour for Items: 20 Equipment Rental - Excavator and 21 Equipment Rental - Dump Truck for additional work above the estimated quantities that is encountered during the contract performance. See H-16 for details. **The Government does not guarantee that any hourly work shall be ordered and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under these items with no adjustment in contract unit price.

Pay Item

Number Description – FSSS Spec. #

Method of

Measure*

Pay Unit

Total Quantities

Unit Price Amount

23 Mobilization - 15101 LS LS 1 XXX

Selective Clearing, Type Roadside, Disposal Method F

- 20209 AQ Mile 1.20

25 Rock, Class II Riprap - 70502 AQ CY 128

Roadway Reconditioning, Compaction Method 2 - 30315 AQ Mile 1.20

Aggregate Surface Course Crushing, Grading F – 31402A AQ Ton 4000

Aggregate Base Course Crushing, Grading M – 31402B AQ Ton 1000

Contractor Sampling and Testing LS LS 1 XXX

Total (All Items 23-29)

B-5 - IDAHO USE TAX - Under clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, Contractors shall be responsible for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Questions regarding the assessment of Idaho Use Tax on Government Furnished Property should be directed to the Idaho State Tax Commission at (208) 799-3491. See Section C-1 for a complete description of the GFP to be provided under this contract.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) Objectives and Background:

The objective of the Lolo Motorway Phase II Project is to address the impacts of ineffective shaping and drainage of Road #500, to improve drivability and drainage. The objective of the Saddle Camp Rock Crushing Project is to provide crushed aggregate for the Lolo Motorway Phase II project, and to maintain Road 5905 to the project site. The project is being performed on the Lochsa Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in collaboration with Idaho Parks and Recreation. In addition, the U.S. Forest Service stewardship funds are also planned for use to accomplish watershed restoration objectives while supporting the local economy.

(b) Scope of Work:

This contract is for Phase II of the Lolo Motorway Surface and Drainage Improvement Project on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho. Phase II requires completing approximately 9.5 miles of road reconditioning, 4 miles of full depth reclamation and hauling/placing approximately 4000 CY of base and surface course aggregate. In addition, 12,” 18,” and 36,” culverts shall be removed and replaced. Excavation and embankment shall be performed to widen existing sections of road that are too narrow for safe passage. Shaping of the road to provide appropriate drainage and cleaning of the ditches and catch basins of existing culverts is also required along with the installation of drivable drainage dips.

The contractor shall develop and crush type F Gradation and type M Gradation aggregate that shall be used on this project. In addition, roadway reconditioning and clearing and grubbing will be performed to maintain the 5905 Road. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, structures, supervision, transportation, operating supplies (except those designed as Government-furnished), and incidentals necessary to complete the project as required by the contract, plans, and specifications.

(c) Description of Work:

This project shall repair storm water runoff damage to the road surface and ditch and recondition the driving surface and drainage through proper road shaping and drainage relief on Road #500.

The contractor shall recondition material to the specified depth and maximum size using machinery to manufacture the surface from in place boulders and bedrock on the road surface.

This includes watering, mixing, blading, shaping, and compaction of the processed material into a smooth non-segregated, shaped road surface. The work also includes installation, repair, and restoration of drivable dips; cleaning of existing ditches, culvert inlets, and open top cross drains and removal and replacement of 12,” 18,” and 36” culverts. This project requires developing and crushing 4,000 tons of type F Gradation, 1,000 tons of type M Gradation for a total of 5,000 tons of rock and 128 cubic yards of Class 2 Riprap. In addition, roadway reconditioning and clearing and grubbing will be performed to maintain the 5905 Road.

(d) Project Location:

Lolo Motorway:

The project is approximately 43.5 miles east of Kamiah, Idaho. From Kamiah, take Woodland Road 0.50 Miles. Turn right onto Glenwood for approximately 11.3 miles to Road #100 which is an extension of Tommy Taha Connect. Stay on Road #100 for approximately 16.2 miles to Road #103. Turn right on Road #103 for approximately 14.8 miles to the junction with Road #104.

Turn right on Road #104 for approximately 0.75 miles to the junction with Road #500 – Pete’s Fork Junction (MP 22.59) start of project. This project is located on the Lochsa Ranger District and begins in Township 36 North, Range 7 East, continues through T36N, R8E; T36N, R9E;

T36N, R10E; T37N, R10E; and ends in Township 37 North, Range 11 East, at Road #500 junction with Road #107.

Saddle Camp Pit:

The project is approximately 43.5 miles east of Kamiah, Idaho. From Kamiah, take U.S.

Highway 12 to Road 107 to Road 5905 to access pit. This project is located on the Lochsa Ranger District in Section 4, Township 36 North, Range 11 East of the Boise Meridian.

(e) Price Range: The Government cost estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000.

(f) Pre-Bid Tour: An organized pre-bid tour is planned. See Section L-7 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) for details.

Contractors shall notify the Government of the number of attendees via email to karen.ruklic@usda.gov no later than COB Tuesday, May 13, 2021. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted in writing at this time. Copies of the solicitation, drawings and exhibits shall only be provided upon written request.

Following the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing pre-bid tour notes, questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated. The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award. Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer. For further information, please contact Karen Ruklic, Contracting Officer, at karen.ruklic@usda.gov.

(g) Period of Performance Estimated start date: 9/1/2021. Completion deadline 09/30/2022. (See Section F, FAR Clause 52.211-10 Alt I).

(h) Government-Furnished Property

• Native Surfacing, for Pipe Bedding or additional surface requirements – develop on site.

• Pay Item 11 – FSSS 25101 Class II Rip Rap, location: Saddle Camp Pit.

• Pay Item 12 – FSSS 30101 Aggregate Base Course, location: Saddle Camp Pit.

• Pay Items 13 & 14 – FSSS 30115 Aggregate Surface Course, location: Saddle

Camp Pit.

This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause 52.245-1 contained in Section I of the contract.

C-2 AGAR 452.236-78 FOREST SERVICE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES (NOV 1996)

The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, 2014, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The internet site is:

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

C-3 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Forest Service Supplemental Specifications entitled Lolo Motorway Part 2 are provided as an attachment. These specifications define the work required by the Pay Items in Schedule of Items B-1. All specifications referenced by the listed specification, are applicable. The Supplemental Specifications are provided electronically as an attachment.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST

2021 Lolo Motorway Phase II

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

SPEC. No. SPECIFICATION TITLE

FSSS101 Terms, Format, and Definitions FSSS102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract FSSS103 Scope of Work FSSS104 Control of Work FSSS105 Control of Material FSSS106 Acceptance of Work FSSS107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public FSSS108 Prosecution and Progress FSSS109 Measurement & Payment FSSS155 Schedules for Construction Contracts FSSS156 Public Traffic FSSS 202 Additional Clearing and Grubbing FSSS 204 Excavation and Embankment FSSS 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses FSSS 303 Road Reconditioning FSSS 304 Full Depth Reclamation FSSS 602 Culverts and Drains FSSS 622 Rental Equipment https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications entitled Saddle Camp Pit are provided as an attachment. These specifications define the work required by the Pay Items in Schedule of Items B-2. All specifications referenced by the listed specification, are applicable. The Supplemental Specifications are provided electronically as an attachment.

2021 SADDLE CAMP PIT

SPEC. No. SPECIFICATION TITLE FSSS101 Terms, Format, and Definitions FSSS102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract FSSS103 Scope of Work FSSS104 Control of Work FSSS105 Control of Material FSSS106 Acceptance of Work FSSS107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public FSSS108 Prosecution and Progress FSSS109 Measurement & Payment FSSS155 Schedules for Construction Contracts FSSS156 Public Traffic FSSS157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control FSSS 201 Clearing and Grubbing FSSS 202 Additional Clearing and Grubbing FSSS 204 Excavation and Embankment FSSS 303 Road Reconditioning FSSS 314 Stockpiled Aggregates FSSS 625 Turf Establishment FSSS 703 Aggregate

Aggregate

C-4 - DRAWINGS – The drawings entitled LOLO MOTORWAY PHASE II are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract. The drawings are provided electronically as attachments.

LOLO MOTORWAY PHASE II

TITLE OR NUMBER SHEETS

Cover Sheet – Title Sheet 1

Project Map 2 Summary of Quantities and General Notes 3 Typical Sections 4 Turnout and Turnaround Details 5 Culvert Detail 6 Culvert with Catch Basin Detail 7 Catch Basin Detail 8 Outlet Ditch Detail 9 Drain Dip Detail 10 Work List 11-25

The drawings entitled SADDLE CAMP PIT are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract. The drawings are provided electronically as attachments.

SADDLE CAMP PIT

TITLE OR NUMBER SHEETS

Cover Sheet – Title Sheet 1 Summary of Quantities and General Notes 2 Typical Sections and Details 3 Development Plan 4 Work Location 5

C-5 – BIOBASED PRODUCT UTILIZATION

The Contractor must comply with the Agriculture Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C.

8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidental Memorandom, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated Febuary 2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Degreasers Absorbants Diesal Fuel Additives Greases Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Sorbents Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Concrete/Asphalt Release Fluids Composite Panels Sealers Wood and Concrete Sealers Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers Metalworking Fluids

Biobased products that are designed for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available products.

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

C-6 AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

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

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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 COORESPONDENCE

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)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1 CLAUSES

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F-2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10-calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than September 30, 2022.

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

Special Requirements:

**The Contractor shall complete to the Government’s specified standards and invoice a minimum of $115,000 worth of work required within Pay Items 1-22, Schedule of Items B- 1: Lolo Motorway Phase 2 during the 2021 construction season. The Contractor may choose which items to complete in 2021 and shall describe its plan of operations clearly within the Technical Approach/Schedule submitted as part of its offer.

**Work required by Item 16 - Full Depth Reclamation (30401) shall not be completed in the Fall of 2021 unless the road surfaces will be capped with the required aggregate surfacing (called for within Items 12-14) prior to winter shutdown.

** Aggregate haul/place required under Items 12-14 between M.P. 24 and M.P. 43 on FS Road 500 (see Attachment J-3 Worklist) shall be completed in the Fall of 2021 prior to winter shutdown.

Important Performance Period limitations:

Total public access to the Lolo Motorway (Road 500) is required for an approximate duration of 7-10 days during the last week of July 2022 - the first week of August 2022 for the Appaloosa Trail Ride. The exact dates have yet to be determined; however, if the contractor has mobilized and commenced work for Season 2 work prior to this time, all equipment shall be moved off the road prism and construction/reconstruction work will cease during this period.

Alternate I (APR 1984) The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by September 1, 2021. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 15 days of commencement of work. The conference will be held at the Lochsa Ranger Station, 502 Lowry Street, Kooskia, ID and will include discussion of such topics as contract terms and work performance requirements, work progress schedule and safety plans.

G-2 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer (CO) will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the prework conference.

The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term "Contracting Officer" as used throughout the Specifications, shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel specified in the Offeror’s Technical Proposal are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sfficent detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer: Provided that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The contract may be amended from time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate.

H-2 PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4) (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the contractor's information.

The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.

Features shown on the plan & profile sheets were identified by visual observation during the preliminary location and survey and during a "plans in hand" review.

(b) Weather Conditions – Normal snow conditions indicate a work season from approximately July 1 to October 30.

(c) Transportation Facilities Lolo Motorway: Tommy Taha Connect, Road 100 and State Highway 12 are two lane, asphalt roadways with shoulders and regular turnouts. Road 103 is a lane and a half, gravel road without shoulders or turnouts. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with appropriate State and County offices to ensure that load limit restrictions are met and/or proper permits are obtained for bridges and roads.

(d) Transportation Facilities Saddle Camp Pit from Kooski: State Highway 12 is a two lane, asphalt roadway with shoulders and regular turnouts. Road 107 is a single lane, gravel road without shoulders or turnouts. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with appropriate State and County offices to ensure that load limit restrictions are met and/or proper permits are obtained for bridges and roads.

(e) Material Source/Stockpile Site from the Lolo Motorway:

(a) Government Source: 1.15 Miles down Road 5905, from Road 107/Road 5905 junction.

a. Location: From project site, travel South on FS Road 107 for 2.6 miles to Road 5905. Pit location is 1.15 miles down Road 5905.

H-3 CONDITIONS ON USE OF PREMISES

(a) Camping will be allowed only at the sites designated on the project maps or approved in advance by the District Ranger.

(b) The camp area shall be maintained to present a clean, neat, and orderly appearance.

Disposal of trash and debris, unusable machinery, Forest Service authorized improvements, etc., shall be kept current. Building materials, firewood, etc., shall be neatly stacked.

(c) Temporary structures such as tent frames, hitch racks, tents and tent pegs shall be removed at the end of the period of use, all evidence of the camp eliminated, and the site restored to its original condition. No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Contracting officer.

(d) The campsite shall be left in a clean condition. Any clean-up work not accomplished by the Contractor at time of camp closure will be done by the Forest Service, and the actual cost of such clean-up will be deducted from payment otherwise due the Contractor. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer. Reusable native material may be neatly staked for future use.

(e) Livestock will not be permitted without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(f) Vegetation shall be undisturbed to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor will be permitted to cut only those trees designated by the CO.

(g) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the CO. All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills shall be reported immediatly to the CO or CO. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on surface water shall be reported to the Idaho State Department of Enviromental Quality. No waste disposal of petroleum product will be permitted on National Forest land.

(h) Chemical toilets are preferred for all campsites, however, the Contractor may be permitted to construct a slit trench when conditions warrant. Any slit trench constructed shall not be located closer than 400 feet to any live stream and is subject to approval of the CO. The trench shall be covered and the area restored to as natural a condition as possible when the camp is closed.

(i) Refuse including waste materials, garbage, and rubbish of all kinds, shall be disposed of in the following manner, and shall guard the purity of streams and living waters:

Garbage, trash, sewage waste, and other litter shall be kept in closed fly-proof containers and periodically hauled to an approved disposal facility located outside of the National Forest.

(j) Storage facilities for materials capable of causing water pollution, if accidentally discharged, shall be located so as to prevent any spillage into waters, or channels leading into water, that would result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife or to human water supplies.

(k) No waste or by-products shall be discharged if it contains any substances in concentrations which will result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife, or to human water supplies.

(l) Waste water shall be disposed of in a leach pit located at least 300 feet from springs, streams, and lakes. Pit location is subject to written permission from the Contracting Officer. The pit shall be a minimum of 2 x 2 x 2 feet and shall be filled with rock two to eight inches in diameter. The leach pit shall be covered with at least two feet of compacted soil when the camp is closed.

(j) Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers on site.

Overnight camping is commercially available near the project area. The contractor must provide toilets and sanitary facilities at each work location for its employees.

H-4 NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL: (2/96) In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds into work areas, the Contractor shall be required to use weed-free equipment.

The following is considered proof of weed-free equipment:

The Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment prior to entry on to the work area. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the work area. Only clean construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the work area. All subsequent move-ins of construction equiopment shall be treated in the same manner as initial move-in.

Prior to the initial move-in, and all subsequent move-ins, the Contractor shall make all construction equipment available for inspection by the Forest Service at an agreed upon location off Forest Service land. The Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 48 hours advance notification when equipment is ready for inspection.

Straw/Hay Bales and erosion controll devices shall be certified as “Weed Free.” The source field shall be inspected and certified by the county extension agent from the county that the straw/hay is grown. Each shipment onto the forest shall be accompanied by a certification tag stating that it is weed free. The contractor shall furnish the Forest Service with a statement of certification.

H-5 BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS, AND OTHER DEVICES

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and obstructions shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, except for special devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes. The MUTCD can be read or downloaded at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009rlr2/pdf_index.htm.

As a minimum, it is anticipated that the following type and number of signs will be required:

Location Designation Quantity Road 500/Canyon Jct. Road Work Ahead/ Time

Delay

Road 104 Before Pete’s Fork Jct.

Road Work Ahead/ Time Delay

Road 107/Jct w/Road 500 Road Work Ahead/ Time Delay

H-6 OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING THE WORK

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Storage of more than 200 gallons of petroleum products on the project must be done under the rules and regulations of the State of Idaho Forest Practices Act (IDAPA 20.02.01) and Pacfish Standard RA-4. A partial list of these requirements are listed below.

(a) Storage containers shall be sited within a constructed dike of sufficient size to contain 125% of the volume of the petroleum products stored in the tanks.

(b) The storage areas shall be located more than 300 feet from any existing stream courses.

Fueling of equipment shall be done in a manner to eliminate potential spills.

(a) Transfer trucks shall be limited to 200 gallons maximum.

(b) Fueling of equipment shall take place a minimum of 300 feet from any stream course. If this requirement cannot be met a written spill plan must be approved by the CO.

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009rlr2/pdf_index.htm

(c) All spills shall be reported immediately to the CO. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on nearby surface water must be reported to the Idaho Division of Environmental Quality.

No more than 5 gallons of fuel within 100 feet of a stream are allowed at any one time and storage of more than 5 gallons of fuel requires spill containment measures.

All vehicles carrying fuel will have specific equipment and materials needed to contain or clean up any incidental spills at the project site. Equipment and materials will be specific to each project site, and can include spill kits appropriately sized for specific quantities of fuel, shovels, absorbent pads, straw bales, containment structures and liners, and/or booms.

H-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Prevention of Oil Spills.

All vehicles carrying fuel will have specific equipment and materials needed to contain or clean up any incidental spills at the project site.

All pumps and generators used in or near streams will have appropriate spill containment structures and/or absorbant pads in place during use.

When storage facilities for oil or oil products are on site, appropriae preventative measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oli or oil products does not enter any stream or any other body of water. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, immediately notify the Contracting Officer and appropriate state agencies.

Fuel and service all equipment only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. If the total oil or oil products storate exceed 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Meet all applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handing and packaging the hazardous waste are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures, and spills. Provide handling and personal protective equipment appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous waste according to 29 CFR 1910.120). Notify the Forest Service of all hazardous material that may be brought onto the National Forest.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. The contractor must clean up spills or leaks in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and to the satisfaction of the CO. Any spills resulting in a detectable sheen on water shall be reported to the EPA National Response Center (1-800-424-8802). Any spills over 25 gallons will be reported to the Idaho Division of Environmental Quality and cleanup will be initiated within 24 hours of the spill. When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

Equipment, Fuel/Oil Leakage

All equipment used for instream work will be cleaned of external oil, grease, dirt, and mud; and leaks repaired; prior to arriving at the project site. All equipment will be inspected by the Contractiing Officer’s Representative before unloading at site.

Any leaks or accumulations of grease will be corrected before entering streams or areas that drain directly to streams or wetlands.

Equipment used for in-stream or riparian work (including chainsaws and other hand power tools) will be fueled and serviced in an area approved by the CO. When not in use, vehicles will be stored in the designated staging area. The staging area should be in an area that will not deliver fuel, oil, etc. to streams.

The Contractor is required to have a Spill Kit or equivalent that contains oil-absorbing floating booms, and other equipment such as pads and absorbant “peanuts” appropriate for the size of the stream, available on-site during all phases of construction. For small streams with few pools or slack water, booms may not be effective. Use pads and straw bales to anchor booms if necessary. Booms will be placed in a location that facilitates an immediate response to potential petroleum leakage.

H-8 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

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

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, resevoirs, etc.).

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

(d) Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent damaging any peeled trees, historic posts, trail markers, or artifacts of historical significance located along the Lolo Motorway. Any trees requiring removal will be marked by the Forest Service, and will be left along the Lolo Motorway in an area approved by the Contracting Officer.

H-9 FIRE CONTROL (FS 236-1)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires. For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place his employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area. An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or

ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with a 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

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