RFQ No 1284LL21Q0023_Trail Maintenance_Nez.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

1029383

2. CONTRACT NO.

3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1284LL21Q0023

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

04/22/2021

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Darrin Jackson - Soliciation Contact

- darrin.jackson@udsda.gov Tim Lewis - Item 1 NZ Technical Contact

- timothy.lewis1@usda.gov Brad Bence - Item 2 CZ Technical Contact

- bradley.bence@usda.gov

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

Email for additional information.

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

05/19/2021 by 4:00 p.m. PT

9. ISSUED BY CODE | 0281

USDA Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forest - SO 3232 West Nursery Road Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

[ ] UNRESTRICTED

[ X ] SET ASIDE 100 % FOR

[ ] EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

11. DELIVERY FOR

FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

[ ] SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

[ X ] SMALL BUSINESS [ ] 13A. THIS CONTRACT IS RATED

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700

[ ] HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

[ ] SERVICE DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

[ ]8(A)

13B. RATING

NAICS: 115310

SIZE STANDARD: $8.0 million

14. METHOD OF SOLICATION

[X] RFQ [ ] IFB [ ] RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 0278 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 0281

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Multiple Destinations, refer to the Schedule

USDA Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forest - SO 3232 West Nursery Road Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILITY

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE IPP

NAME OF BUSINESS/ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE #: _____________________________

DUNS #: ____________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP):

All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform via: www.ipp.gov.

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH

ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUMBIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18A UNLESS

BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED X SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QTY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

TRAIL MAINTENANCE – North & Central Zones Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

North Fork, Palouse, Lochsa, and Powell Ranger Districts Idaho County, ID

- Insert Pricing on the continuation pages schedule of items.

- Refer to the Instructions and Evaluation Critieria, last 2 pages.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) [ X ] 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5. [ X ] ARE [ ] ARE NOT ATTACHED.

[ ] 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA [ ] ARE [ ] ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ONE (1)

[ X ] TO ISSUING OFFICE, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL

ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN

[ ] 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH A11

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Signature Of Contracting Officer)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

DARRIN JACKSON

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (Rev. 3/2005)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48CFR 53.212 mailto:darrin.jackson@udsda.gov mailto:timothy.lewis1@usda.gov mailto:bradley.bence@usda.gov http://www.ipp.gov/

Solicitation No.: 1284LL21Q0023 / Trail Maintenance – North & Central Zones / Nez Perce-Clearwater N.F.

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

TRAIL MAINTENANCE - NORTH & CENTRAL ZONES

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

North Fork, Palouse, Lochsa, and Powell Ranger Districts Idaho County, ID

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

ITEM 1 – North Zone (NZ) Trail Maintenance

SUB-ITEM / DESCRIPTION *METHOD OF

MEASUREMENT

PAY

UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE TOTAL

1.1: North Fork Ranger District

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance

AQ

Mile

20.80

1.2: North Fork Ranger District

22.40

1.3: Palouse Ranger District

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance

AQ Mile 20.90 $ $

TOTAL ITEM 1 (NZ) = AQ Mile 64.10 XXXX $

ITEM 2 – Central Zone (CZ) Trail Maintenance

SUB-ITEM / DESCRIPTION *METHOD OF

MEASUREMENT

PAY

UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE TOTAL

2.1 - Lochsa/Powell Ranger Districts

47.40

2.2.a - Lochsa/Powell Ranger Districts

Wilderness Trail Maintenance

AQ Mile 37.20 $ $

2.2.b - Lochsa/Powell Ranger Districts

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance

AQ Mile 3.60 $ $

TOTAL ITEM 2 (CZ) = AQ Mile 88.20 XXXX $

* Designated Method of Measurement: AQ = Actual Quantity

Description of Requirement. The Forest Service requires 2021 Trail Maintenance for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests for multiple Ranger Districts. The trails requiring maintenance have recently been maintained from 2018 up to 2020 and require continued maintenance for 2021. The trail maintenance work includes logging out, drainage maintenance, and rock removal on non-wilderness and wilderness trails as described in the statement of work and attachments. Slide maintenance and tread repair are required in connection with uprooted trees. Contractors shall be held responsible for all downed trees; there will be NO tree counting. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials to perform all trail maintenance requirements to accomplish the work in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, and attachments.

This project is one of the implementation projects of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP). The goal of the CFLRP project is to utilize collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration techniques to improve watershed function while encouraging ecological, economic, and social sustainability with an emphasis on providing local employment opportunities.

Solicitation No.: 1284LL21Q0023 / Trail Maintenance – North & Central Zones / Nez Perce-Clearwater N.F.

Location: The locations of the trails are outlined in detail on the maps attached separately and the Item Descriptions/Item Summary for each Item, see the attachments for details.

1) Item 1 - North Zone: North Fork and Palouse Ranger Districts

2) Item 2 - Central Zone: Lochsa and Powell Ranger Districts

Item 1 – North Zone District Office Addresses:

North Fork Ranger District Palouse Ranger District 12740 Highway 12 1700 Highway 6 Orofino, ID 83544 Potlatch, ID 83855

Item 2 – Central Zone District Office Address:

Lochsa Ranger Station 502 Lowry Road Kooskia, ID 83539

Performance Deadlines.

The starting dates in the table below are estimates of when work may begin on an Item; however, not all trail segments within an Item are expected to be open on that date. Regardless of the actual starte date, all Trail Maintenance Items must be completed no later than the dates shown in Table 1 below.

The Contractor shall make progress at a rate that will assure completion of work by the required completion date for each Item. Award of more than one Item to a Contractor will not change the required performance period for each Item. If multiple Items are awarded to one Contractor, the respective performance times will run concurrently, not consecutively. Work may be performed on each Item in succession provided a rate of progress is maintained to ensure completion of all work by the required deadlines.

Table 1.

SUB-ITEM #

ESIMATED

START DATE COMPLETION DATE

ITEM 1 – NORTH ZONE

#1.1 North Fork R.D.

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance 06/15/2021 08/10/2021

#1.2 North Fork R.D.

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance 06/15/2021 08/10/2021

#1.3 Palouse R.D.

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance 06/01/2021 08/10/2021

ITEM 2 – CENTRAL ZONE

#2.1 Lochsa/Powell R.D.

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance 06/15/2021 08/15/2021

#2.2.a Lochsa/Powell R.D.

Non-Wilderness Trail Maintenance 06/15/2021 08/15/2021

#2.2.b Lochsa/Powell R.D.

Wilderness Trail Maintenance 06/15/2021 08/15/2021

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SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52)

- Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

Addenda to 52.212-4:

Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017):

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C.

1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

Addenda to 52.212-4(a):

Inspection Procedure. The Government will perform contract quality assurance as necessary to determine compliance with specifications and to provide the basis for computing the rate of payment. The Government may conduct visual observations and/or sample measurements to determine compliance with specifications. The Contractor shall notify the government (COR) when each trail/work-item is completed and ready for inspection.

The Government will conduct inspections within a reasonable time once notified by the contractor of the completion of a work item and ready for inspection.

Re-inspection. If the original inspection results are unacceptable and a second or third inspection is required after rework, the inspection procedures will be the same as the first inspection. Requests for re-inspection must be made to the COR in writing (email). A price deduction may be applied to the contractor invoice for the time and cost to the government to re-inspect an item. The deduction amount will be the based on the government hourly wages to re-inspect the contractor’s work. The contractor will be notified in writing by the government of any deduction due to the government re-inspection costs; deductions shall reflect on the contractors invoice attached in IPP.

Deductions. The Government may apply deductions for services non-conforming or unsatisfactory to the contact requirement. Deductions may apply to the contractor invoice; the total deduction will be based on the number of deficiencies, severity, or re-inspection of nonconforming service that are unsatisfactory and do not meet the requirement. The contractor may be given the opportunity to rework and correct the nonconforming items within a reasonable amount of time; rework will be scheduled with an authorized government personnel (COR, GTM, or CO) designated on the contract. All item’s that require re-work shall not exceed the contract time without prior approval by the CO and a written modification.

Addenda to 52.212(g) for Invoicing and Payment – Contractor Enrollment for Invoice Processing Platform (IPP):

Vendors are required to submit electronic invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and do not need to contact IPP or the agency for enrollment. IPP enrollment will occur automatically and directly through the USDA Forest Service upon the effective award to the vendor. The vendor will receive two emails from IPP “STLS.IPPHELPDESK@stls.frb.org” with their IPP Login ID and Temporary Password. Follow the instructions once logged into your IPP account.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar mailto:STLS.IPPHELPDESK@stls.frb.org

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If the vendor is having difficulty logging in or finding the email from IPP with login information, check for the emails in junk/spam inbox. If no email is found with login information, contact the IPP Helpdesk at 1-866-973- 3131 or email: IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov to have IPP resend the login information.

The contractor shall attach their invoice in IPP, all invoices shall be in accordance with FAR 52.212- 4(g) Invoice to include a minimum with the following sub-paragraphs to be considered a valid invoice for acceptance.

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number (e.g., 1284LL21PXXXX), line-item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; and

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice.

mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4

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52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JAN 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19

U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41

U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010)

(Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (5) [Reserved].

☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-

117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or

Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

☐ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (11)(ii) 52.219-3 Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

☐ (13) [Reserved] ☒ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

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☐ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

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☐ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42

U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and

13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41

U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iii) (ii) Alternate II (May 2014) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) (iii) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☐ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10

U.S.C.2307(f)).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31

U.S.C.3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter

67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5

U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: This is not a Wage Determination:

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 11330 – Trail Maintenance Worker (WG-3) $20.75

23470 – Laborer, (WG-2) $18.78

☐ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and

Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29

U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-

Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

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(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section

862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts (SEPT 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (DEVIATION APR 2020) (31 USC 3903 and 10 USC 2307)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR _4_) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from the effective award date through 08/15/2021. The estimated effective award date is 06/01/2021.

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Service Contract Act of 1965: If this is a contract in excess of $2,500 the Act requires the Contractor to pay certain minimum wages to all service employees working under this contract. These required minimum wages are stated in the attached Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. If no such Register is attached, the Contractor is required to pay no less than the minimum wage specified under Section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, As Amended.

The following attachments are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract (see separate document(s)).

Attachment No.: Description No. Pages Date

D1

• Maps

- Item 1 North Zone - North Fork Ranger District

- Item 2 Central Zone - Lochsa & Palouse Ranger Districts

- Fire History Map

6 pages 3 pages 2 pages 1 page n/a

D2

• Item Descriptions

- Item 1 North Zone Item Descriptions

- Item 2 Central Zone Item Descriptions

- Items Trail Summary

9 pages 4 pages 4 pages 1 page n/a

D3 • Wage Determination No.: 2015-5511, Rev. No.: 12 12 pages 12/21/2020

Exhibits

• Trail Maintenance Specifications:

- Section 982 - Logging Out

- Section 984 - Loose Rock Removal

- Section 991 - Drainage Maintenance

• Drawings

- Clearing Limits - Section 981 & 982

- Logging Out - Section 982

- Waterbar Cleaning - Section 991.05

- Drainage Dip Maintenance - Section 991.6

• Minimum Impact Camping Guidelines

4 pages 1 page

2 pages

4 pages

1 page

3 pages n/a

D4 • Statement of Work (SOW) 5 pages, see pages 12-17 n/a

Reserved Provision

E1 • FAR 52.212-3 Reps. and Certs. (Provision) 18 pages FEB 2021

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D4-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 STATEMENT OF WORK.

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest requires trail opening and maintenance on Forest Service trails. The work includes logging out, drainage maintenance, and rock removal on non-wilderness and wilderness trails as described in the technical specifications. There is approximately 64.10 miles of trails for the North Zone and 88.20 miles for the Central Zone. Slide maintenance and tread repair are required in connection with uprooted trees. Contractors shall be held responsible for all downed trees; there will be NO tree counting. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials to perform all operations necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with the contract terms, conditions, specifications, drawings, and contract attachments/exhibits. Refer to separate attachments found in Section D for additional information.

2.0 TRAIL DESIGN CRITERIA.

Any Level I, II, or III trail maintenance work that occurs within 300 feet of live water will need to follow new design criteria in order to proceed. The following design criteria have been extracted from the Programmatic Biological Assessment for Trail Maintenance.

1. Gravel Borrow: Borrowing gravel from gravel bars will only occur when an alternative site is not available AND the gravel bar is located well out of the existing stream, where there is little or no chance the gravel could be used by spring spawning salmonids. All gravel removed will be high and dry and as far away from live water as possible. Total gravel removed will be limited to 10 percent of less of the total gravel available to prevent changes in channel morphology and will be well-distributed. If a site is known where gravel borrowing is necessary, review of the site by fisheries biologists prior to activity is strongly recommended.

2. Trail Clearing: Where woody materials have fallen across trails and extend into stream channels, only that portion of the material obstructing trail use will be removed. Leave the portion extending into the stream channel.

In-stream woody debris will not be cleared without prior review and approval by a fisheries biologist.

3. Trail Brushing: Brushing trails along streams and stream crossings will be done in a way that maintains the plants for shade and stream bank stability while allowing for safe passage. In most cases, brushing occurs on the uphill side of the trail, with the trail between the brushing and the stream. Brushing will be limited to cut slopes and within the trailhead. Brush clearing standards will be modified to retain brush where it is providing shade to the stream within 25 feet of a stream and at all stream crossings.

4. Ford Maintenance or Work in Stream Channel: Avoid work in streamside areas where listed fish may be staging or spawning. Sensitive time periods include 15 March – 15 May for Steelhead, 15 August – 30 November for spring Chinook and Bull Trout. Exceptions to this may be granted where surveys for adult fish are conducted by a trained observer and no fish are found. A site-specific review of the activity and the site by a fisheries biologist will be conducted prior to any exceptions.

3.0 FURNISHED PROPERTY.

- NONE

4.0 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AUTHORITIES.

Contracting Officer (CO). The CO is the contract authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. Only the CO has the authority regarding time, money, or changes to the contract. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the contracting officer (e.g. COR and GTM) acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the CO.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR is the Contracting Officer’s representative on site who will ensure that the government’s technical objectives are met. To this end, the COR will provide the necessary information, direction, coordination, monitor, and recommend necessary actions to the CO within the contractual work description. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract regarding money, time, and/or scope of the contract.

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Government Technical Monitor (GTM). The GTM is the designated representative to ensure technical objectives are met and asset the COR and the CO as an inspector to monitor contractor performance. The GTM is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract regarding money, time, and/or scope of the contract.

The contractor will be provided the COR & GTM designations which outline their authorities upon notification of award.

5.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor requirements for Trail Maintenance are tailored from the standards from “Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects (10/30/2014)”. Refer to the separate attachments found in Section D under Exhibits for the Technical Specifications for each of the following:

- 982-Logging Out

- 984-Loose Rock Removal

- 991-Drainage Maintenance Refer to the separate attached Drawings for the following:

- 981 & 982 – Clearing Limits

These specifications have been tailored to suit the services for trail maintenance and supersede the version found in the

“STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS AND TRAIL BRIDGES ON FOREST

SERVICE PROJECTS, U.S. Customary Units, National Technology and Development Program, 10/30/2014,” which supersedes the 1996 Standard Specification for Construction and Maintenance of Trails. The website below is for reference only to review only: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/trailplans/index.shtml

A. Contractor Key Personnel.

The contractor shall provide a list of key personnel specified for this contract to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work. The Key Personnel provided by the contractor for this requirement is essential to the work being performed for Trail Maintenance. Prior to the contractor changing any of the specified key personnel provided to the CO prior to the start of work, the contractor shall notify the CO within a reasonable time in advance and submit additional information for the substitution. The key personnel replacing the individual shall meet similar qualifications of the replacement (experience, etc.). No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without prior notification and approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Use of Motorized Equipment and Vehicles.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that motorized equipment and/or transport/use is commensurate with the management directions for the areas in which the trails are located. The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the Clearwater N.F. and Forest Access guide for the Nez Perce N.F. provide information on roads and trails with motorized use restrictions. These guides are available from Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor’s and Ranger District Offices. All areas outside of wilderness areas provide for the use of chainsaws.

6.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

A. Idaho Workers Compensation Law

(a) The contractor shall comply with the Idaho Workers' Compensation Laws and must provide (1) evidence that they have the required workers' compensation coverage or, (2) documentation from the State of Idaho exempting the contractor from such coverage. The contractor shall submit a copy of their certificate of workers’ compensation insurance to the CO prior to the start of work.

(b) The contractor may obtain and complete the State of Idaho Certificate of Verification of Workers' Compensation Insurance as documentation of insurance coverage or exemption. These certificates may be obtained from and returned to the Employee Compliance Division of the Idaho Industrial Commission at the following offices:

North Idaho Southwest Idaho Southeast Idaho 1221 Ironwood Street, Suite 100 317 Main Street 1070 Hiline, Suite 300 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 P.O. Box 83720 Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 769-1565 Boise, ID 83720-0041 (208) 236-6366 Fax No. (208) 769-1465 (208) 334-6032 Fax No. (208) 236-6040 Fax No. (208) 334-5145 http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/trailplans/index.shtml

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B. Permits and Responsibilities.

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

C. Camping There are a limited number of campsites in some trail areas. Campsites shall be addressed coordinated with the COR, any camping by the contractor for more than 14 days shall require a permit from the local Ranger District office. Coordinate with the COR to obtain a camping permit. The Contractor's campsite will be subject to weekly inspections by a Government to assure that minimum impact camping requirements are met, see attachment.

D. Conditions of the Use of Premises (Camping)

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

COR/GTM.

(b) No improvements of a permanent nature shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Contracting officer. 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. Final payment will not be authorized until the campsite has been cleaned up and the site is approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Reusable native material may be neatly stacked for future use.

(c) Livestock will not be permitted without written approval from the COR or District Office.

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

(e) Storage of petroleum products in excess of 50 gallons at the campsite will require the approval of the COR.

All petroleum spills shall be immediately cleaned up. All spills shall be reported immediately to the COR or CO. Spills over 25 gallons or that cause a sheen on surface water shall be reported to the Idaho State Department of Environmental Quality. No waste disposal of petroleum product will be permitted on National Forest land.

(f) 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 COR. The trench shall be covered and the area restored to as natural a condition as possible when the camp is closed.

(g) 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:

(h) Wastewater shall be disposed of in a leach pit located at least 300 feet from springs, streams, and lakes. 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.

(i) 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.

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.

(j) The project area(s) shall be restored to as close to its original natural appearance as possible. The work area impact must be kept to a minimum. All debris and litter shall be removed from site. Litter shall be packed out, and the native debris shall be scattered outside the trail clearing limit. No debris shall be scattered into any stream, lake, snow pond, meadow, or other water course. Refer to the Minimum Impact Camping Guidelines.

(k) 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. The campsite shall be left in a clean condition. Any clean-up

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work not accomplished by the Contractor at the 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 to the Contractor.

E. Noxious Weed Closure Order.

The contractor shall comply with the Special Order issued for all National Forest System Lands within the State of Idaho which prohibits the possession or storage of hay, straw or mulch that is not certified by an authorized official as being Noxious weed or Noxious Weed Seed Free. A Contractor possessing hay, straw or mulch in the National Forest shall present the weed-free certificate upon request.

F. Access and Equipment Wilderness Trails:

Use of motor vehicles (including trail motorcycles, ATV’s) and motorized/mechanized equipment (such as chainsaws, generators, or bicycles) are prohibited in designated Wilderness Areas.

In general, storing equipment, personal property or supplies at one cache site for more than 14 consecutive days within a 45-day period is prohibited in both Wilderness and Non-Wilderness areas, subject to specific Wilderness stay limits.

G. Stock Limitations In order to decrease the chances for site degradation, the use of saddle and pack stock will be kept at the minimum necessary to accomplish the project.