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Period of Performance: 08/01/2023 to 02/28/2032

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Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 PROPOSED AREAS OF COVERAGE – ZONE

B.3 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATIONS

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

C.5 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

C.6 SUBMITTALS

C.7 APPLICABILITY OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL COORESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………….23

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………….26

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

Project Name: Region 9 Trails BPA Page 3 of 78

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROVISIONS

M.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

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

Project Name: Region 9 Trails BPA

Instructions and Work Description for Pay Items/Work Activities:

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to establish a pool of vendors for Forest Service Northeast Zone (Region 9) Trail Construction and Maintenance services via BPAs.

Please respond fully to the solicitation requirements (e.g. pricing, certifications and representations, and selection criteria). Provide commercial pricing for all applicable line items. The rates your firm proposes shall be commercial “shelf” rates that will be used for award evaluation purposes. Vendors are cautioned that as awards of a Blanket Purchase Agreements are based, in part, on the pricing proposed herein, subsequent vendor quotes for specific unit BPA calls must be representative and reflective of those rates or they shall be removed from the pool of vendors for that work activity. Therefore, it is imperative that each vendor provide the Government with their best commercial rate they are capable of performing and that those rates be similar to the quotes on individual BPA calls submitted for specific units.

Note: The general activities used for future call orders will generally be a firm fixed price service. There may be a need for more complex work requirements than listed in the scope of work. Therefore, contractors submitting proposals for commercial treatments may be requested to use either of these more complex requirements.

As specified herein, utilization of require Service Contract Labor Standards or Construction Wage Rate shall be used in response to this solicitation. BPA Calls issued under this contract shall require Service Contract Act wage rates or Davis-Bacon wage rates or both depending on specific activities within the delivery order. The Standard Specifications For Construction Of Trails And Trail Bridges On Forest Service Projects U.S. Customary Units (10/30/2014) or newer Forest Service approved editions, are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Construction work activities will most often be issued on a lump sum basis or as identified within “CSI Standard Specifications or Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects.

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The labor categories below are intended to provide pricing information for the Government to evaluate in determining whether or not to issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). While the majority of BPA Calls will be competed on a firm-fixed price basis, the rates provided will be utilized for estimating purposes and contractors may be asked to honor them if hourly rate services are required. All hourly labor rates are to be fully loaded, inclusive of direct costs, indirect costs, overhead or GA, profit, and incidental material costs. The rates your firm proposes shall be commercial “shelf” rates that will be used for award evaluation purposes.

*Use Wage Determinations attached in Section J in hourly rate calculations. If you are proposing to provide quotations for multiple Zones in the table below, your unit price above must account for the highest rate for the labor across the zones of interest; these are being attached at this time for price evaluation purposes only. Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects will be included in any Individual Project BPA Calls for construction.

Proposed Specialized Service Skills

The information gathered below is for agency-planning purposes, and does not preclude contractors from quoting on Individual Project BPA Calls which may include these requirements.

Indicate in the table below the specialized skills your business is able to provide, and which you would like to provide quotations for work. See Section C. for additional information on broad statements on what work these skills may be used for. By indicating you are able to do the following work (in addition to the typical work encompassed in trail construction and maintenance), you are certifying that your company is experienced in providing these services and is willing to do so under this BPA. This list can be updated annually as experience is gained elsewhere, or if you no longer are able to provide these services.

Specialized Service Skills Experienced?

Blasting with Explosives Bridge Work Helicopter-supported Deliveries Horsemanship/Pack String Support Mountain Bike Trails Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)/All- Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trails/OSV Over Snow Vehicle Wilderness Area Work (non- mechanized work only)

Contractor email address for receiving request for quotes for BPA Calls:

Contractor Name____________________________ UEI Number:__________________

YEAR ONE RATES FOR SERVICES-TRAIL CREW*

Item No. Description Unit Unit Price*

0001 Construction Work: Trail Crew Member (Laborer) Hour $

0002 Service Work: Trail Crew Member (Laborer) Hour $

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Proposed Areas for Coverage

BPA holders will indicate which zone(s) they are interested in providing coverage. Indicate in the table below “X” the Zones in which you would like to provide quotations and are willing to travel for work.

See “Project Location” and additional information on geographic zones.

Zone Areas of Coverage (mark with “X”)

Zone 1 – Allegheny NF Zone 2a – Chequamegon-Nicolet NF--Northern WI Zone 2b –Chequamegon Nicolet NF – Central WI Zone 2c -- Blackwell Job Corps Center Zone 3 – Chippewa & MIFC Zone 4 – Forest Product Lab (FPL) Zone 5a – Green Mountain NF - Central & Southern VT Zone 5b – Finger Lakes NF - Hector/Lodi NY Zone 6a – Hiawatha NF - East Zone 6b – Hiawatha NF - West Zone 7 – Hoosier NF Zone 8a – Huron Manistee NF - East Zone 8b – Manistee NF - West Zone 9a – Mark Twain NF – Potosi-Fredericktown Zone 9b – Mark Twain NF – Poplar Bluff-Eleven Point Zone 9c – Mark Twain NF – Salem-Rolla-Houston Zone 9d – Mark Twain NF – Ava-Willow Springs Zone 9e – Mark Twain NF -- Cassville Zone 9f – Mark Twain NF – Cedar Creek Zone 9g – Mingo Job Corps Center Zone 10—Midewin Tall Grass Prairie Zone 11a – Monongahela NF Zone 11b – Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center Zone 12 – Ottawa NF Zone 13a – Shawnee NF – West (Mississippi Bluffs) Zone 13b – Shawnee NF – East (Hidden Springs) Zone 14—Superior NF Zone 15a – Wayne NF - Athens Zone 15b – Wayne NF – Ironton Zone 15c – Wayne NF – Marietta Zone 16— White Mountain NF

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

1. There will not be a pre-quote meeting. All questions should be emailed directly to Carol Northrop at carol.northrop@usdsa.gov.

2. There is no requirement for bonding at this time. Individual call order request for quotes may require payment bonds and/or payment protections. See Section I for additional information.

3. The ordering period will be active from 9 years from date of award.

4. Hourly rates for these services can be updated annually on the BPA anniversary date. All other work units ordered will be determined on the Individual Project BPA Call level.

5. Prospective awardees must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base at time of quote submission (see FAR 4.1102). Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at: http://www.sam.gov. All contractors and vendors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM system. NOTE: THIS IS A

FREE REGISTRATION

*Use Wage Determinations attached in Section J in hourly rate calculations. If you are proposing to provide quotations for multiple Zones in the table below, your unit price above must account for the highest rate for the labor across the zones of interest; these are being attached at this time for price evaluation purposes only. Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects will be included in any Individual Project BPA Calls for construction.

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The USDA, Forest Service, Region 9, is comprised of the 14 National Forests, 1 Tall Grass Prairie and several other specialized units. These National Forest System units have a variety of trail systems which support all Forest missions for public users and agency staff. Maintenance and repair of these trail systems is required on a regular basis.

The intent of this procurement action is to enter into multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under which trail maintenance work may be competed and BPA Calls for project work issued. While a pre-set limitation is not established regarding the number of BPAs that will be entered in to, the amount may be limited in any geographic area if it is determined that sufficient competition is taking place and the administrative burden of entering into more agreements offsets the potential benefit.

Region 9 has been broken up in to sixteen (16) zones as described in C2 below.

When projects come available in those zones, BPA holders who have indicated interest in covering the applicable zone will be requested to provide a quote.

Individual Projects will be packaged with the project-specific details that supplement the standard specifications and terms of the basic agreement. These Individual Project requirements will include detailed payment items, special or supplemental project specifications, drawings, specialized inspection terms, performance period requirements, government-furnished property, government-furnished facilities, or government-furnished services, special contract requirements, exhibits and other detailed requirements applicable to the specific Individual Project (if applicable). Additionally, the Individual Project Call Order will identify whether the project is categorized as a Construction Call or a Service Call. All Construction and Service Calls will not exceed $250,000.00 per Call Order.

For each Individual Project, a best-value analysis and source selection will be completed. Project specific pricing and project-specific technical proposals will be requested as described herein. If a fair and reasonable price is negotiated through the Individual Project quote process, an Individual Project Call will be prepared for that specific project. If a fair and reasonable price is not reached through the Individual Project quote process, that Individual Project will be withdrawn for acquisition separate from this agreement.

Bonding requirements will be included with each Individual Project Call and will apply only to that specific Individual Project Call. There are no separate bonding requirements for the agreement as a whole.

The Government reserves the right to determine whether any specific Individual Project is to be made available under this agreement. Numerous projects that also use the standard specifications and terms covered under this agreement may be acquired separately from this agreement. Typical projects that may be contracted separately often involve work that is more specialized in nature [e.g., a project for asphalt-paved trails, trailhead kiosks and facilities, etc.]. Other factors may also influence whether projects are applied under this agreement.

The Forest Service may utilize a labor hour approach in which specific equipment will be ordered, with an operator, on a per hour basis for emergency situations or standard project work that cannot be definitized in such a way that a firm-fixed price order is possible. In such a situation, it may not be possible to accurately estimate the amount or duration of work needed for project completion. The Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment, with operator, to adequately perform the BPA Call at hourly rates in the parent BPA, which may be updated annually.

Both service and construction activities may be ordered through the use of the established BPAs. Individual call orders shall dictate which terms, conditions, and clauses are applicable. This solicitation and any resultant BPA may incorporate service, construction, emergency work, and potential for other complex work requirements. Contractors must be licensed, bonded, and/or insured per the respective state and local requirements under each individual call order. Work includes but is not limited to the following:

Typical Work Activities

Mountain Bike Trails Trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to specifications found in the Trail Management Objectives for each trail, which will be provided with Individual Project BPA Calls. Trail Management Objectives are documents which identify the intended purpose and management of a National Forest System (NFS) trail based on management direction and access objectives. Objectives will identify the purpose of the trail, the intended level of development and the intended type of trail. Design parameters such as tread width, target grade, short pitch maximum, cross slope, clearing width, clearing height, switchback radius, surface type, allowable protrusion size, and allowable obstacle size will guide the maintenance and construction of Mountain Bike Trails. Non-standard items which diminish or exceed these standards will be called out specifically in the contract.

Mountain biking trail maintenance and construction will often require a specialized skill set from the contractor. Dynamics such as location of obstacles, line of site relative to speed of travel, unique hardening requirements and general trail flow may be incorporated into contracts. Some contracts may require contractors who are confident recreation mountain bikers able to ride the trail and insure that it is safe and generally flows in an acceptable way. Work may include (but is not limited to) clearing, grubbing, and shaping. Individual Project BPA Calls may require the Contractor to achieve an end state where a particular trail meets standard difficulties described by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)trail difficulty rating system.

Off Highway Vehicle Trails Trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to specifications found in the Trail Management Objective’s for each trail. Trail Management Objectives are documents which identify the intended purpose and management of a NFS trail based on management direction and access objectives. Objectives will identify the purpose of the trail, the intended level of development and the intended type of trail. OHV trails shall also include Over Snow Vehicle Trails, as well. Design parameters such as tread width, target grade, short pitch maximum, cross slope, clearing width, clearing height, switchback radius, surface type, allowable protrusion size, and allowable obstacle size will guide the maintenance and construction of Off Highway Vehicle Trails. Non-standard items which diminish or exceed these standard will be called out specifically in the contract.

Some Off Highway Vehicle trail maintenance and construction will require a specialized skill set from the contractor, such as grooming of OSV trails, etc. Dynamics such as location of obstacles, line of site relative to speed of travel, unique hardening requirements and general trail flow. Some contracts may require contractors who are confident recreation dirt bike, ATV, side x side, snowmobile, or Jeep operators who are able to drive the trail and ensure that it is safe and generally flows correctly.

Wilderness Trails Trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to specifications found in the Trail Management Objective’s for each trail. Trail Management Objectives are documents which identify the intended purpose and management of a NFS trail based on management direction and access objectives. Objectives will identify the purpose of the trail, the intended level of development and the intended type of trail. Design parameters such as tread width, target grade, short pitch maximum, cross slope, clearing width, clearing height, switchback radius, surface type, allowable protrusion size, and allowable obstacle size will guide the maintenance and construction of wilderness trails. Non-standard items which diminish or exceed these standard will be called out specifically in the contract.

Wilderness law requires the use of the “minimum tool necessary” to complete a project. This will require the contractor to utilize traditional tools. Mechanized transport is not allowed, which includes but is not limited to the use of carts or wheel barrows. Mechanical tools such as grip hoists are allowed. Motors are prohibited in wilderness and all motorized tools are prohibited including battery operated drills, power saws, etc. Specialized skills including the ability to use crosscuts saws and other traditional tools will be required of the contractor. All wilderness laws must be followed.

Trail Bridge Construction and Maintenance Trail bridge construction and maintenance may include any of the following, recognizing that this list is not necessarily all-inclusive and is intended to provide examples of types of work:

Surveying for construction control; clearing and grubbing; foundation construction (including excavation and embankment, poured or precast concrete, pile driving, abutment construction, retaining walls, and/or embankment armoring); material transport to the site (often very remote backcountry); superstructure erection (including stringer, truss, cable, or arch structure types composed of steel, native log, sawn and glulam timber, fiberglass, concrete, or reinforced polymer; curb, railing and fence construction, and;

permanent signage.

Bridge Maintenance tasks may include alteration, repair, or replacement of portions of existing structures and/or related features, such as embankments and retaining walls.

Access to trail bridges for construction and maintenance often involves use of ATV/UTV, aircraft, boat, pack animal, or even foot access only.

Pack and Saddle Pack and Saddle stock may be used to transport personnel, supplies (including explosives) and gear to backcountry work sites.

Pack Stock may be utilized to drop camps and deliver supplies. Use of pack string to transport camp gear, food, tools and other supplies to support backcountry trails projects. Arrangements for trips in and backhaul trips would be scheduled in advance unless in an emergency. Gear/materials would be delivered to a pre- arranged location where the packer would be responsible for secure packing and transport to site.

They may also be used for explosives hauling. Use of pack string to deliver explosives to work site.

Certified blaster must pack the explosives and detonators (on separate reliable animals just before departure) with assistance from packer according to the Forest Service “Guide for Using, Storing, and Transporting Explosives and Blasting Materials”. Certified blaster shall accompany the packstring in order to be present with the materials at all times. Travel shall be limited to one half hour after sunrise and one-half hour before sunset.

Saddle Stock may be utilized as riding animals to provide transport for personnel (employee or partner) provided that riders are experienced and animals are in good physical condition, well-shod and well-trained for trail use, gentle, and have been worked recently. Saddles and tack will be provided and adjusted for each animal and rider. Packer/outfitter will monitor riders and animals during the trip, and correct unsafe conditions.

Blasting Explosives may be utilized for: surface or sub-surface rock blasting; removal of logs, rootwads and stumps; hazard trees; ditching; demolition of bridges and other structures. Blast design may involve small precision shots or delays to minimize flyrock, and appropriate safety protocols will be required according to the Individual Project BPA Calls.

Rocks: Individual boulders may be entirely or partially within the trail corridor; removal or reduction may be specified by COR or determined at the contractor’s discretion. Boulders will be loaded so as to break into pieces small enough to be moved; or shattered to provide gravel for trail surfacing. Trail corridor and backslope will be cleared and left in a stable condition to allow for safe passage by trail users. Bedrock, outcrops, etc. may be entirely or partially within the trail corridor; removal or reduction may be specified by COR or determined at the contractor’s discretion. Width, grade, and surface condition will be specified in the blast plan. Trail corridor and backslope will be cleared and left in a stable condition to allow for safe passage by trail users.

Drilling: If drilling is required within a Congressionally-designated wilderness area, a Minimum Requirements Analysis will be prepared and all Forest Service safety protocols must be observed.

Logs, Rootwads and Stumps: Logs may be blasted individually or in groups as an alternative to sawing.

Surface blasting, drilling, or a combination may be used. Clearance standards for blasted logs will conform to Forest Service specifications. Debris will be cleared and the trail corridor left in a safe and stable condition. Rootwads may be blasted to remove hazard/obstacle from trail corridor. Rootwad and debris will be adequately cleared and stabilized. Stumps may be blasted individually or in groups, depending on size and discretion of blaster-in-charge. All debris will be cleared and holes backfilled, leaving the trail corridor in a safe and stable condition.

Hazard Trees: Hazard trees may be blasted to prepare a safe worksite or mitigate damage from previous blasts. Condition of the tree will determine if internal or external loading is the safest option. The blast plan will consider the safest location to drop the tree so that no post-blast hazard remains. All debris will be cleared from the trail corridor.

Ditching: Ditch blasting may be used to clear existing ditches or create new ones. Specifications will be determined and incorporated into the blast design. Debris may be thrown for a long distance—allow an extra margin of safety of time and distance for all material to settle. The trail corridor will be cleared of debris.

Demolition: Explosives may be used to remove structures such as bridges. If it is safe to do so, remove rails, decking and any moveable hardware prior to blasting. Determine desired end state (stringers and abutments dropped into stream or completely obliterated). Delays may be used to reduce air blast and flying debris. Clear any debris that remains in the travel way and pick up all metal for removal.

Carcass Disposal: Explosives may be used to dismember or obliterate animal carcasses that are deemed to be hazardously close to a trail or campsite. Follow guidelines from Forest Service Technology and Development Program Recreation and Engineering Tech Tip:

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Additional specifications for this type of work are included in Section J.

Helicopter Support in Trail Construction/Maintenance In preparations for Helicopter Operations, the Contractor shall designate a person in charge who will be responsible for ALL ground operations; no Government personnel will be available on-site for these activities. It will be critical for the Contractor to preview the site and review the proposed helicopter work on the ground. As part of Individual Project BPA Calls, the Contractor may be required to submit work examples of previous projects where helicopter work was utilized.

The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer (or their Designated Representative) for review of any air-operations plan and trail closure plan prior to implementation. The Contractor shall submit an air- operations plan to the Contracting Officer for approval a minimum of 14 days in advance of planned helicopter operations. This plan shall include; name and contact info for designated person in charge, size of aircraft, type of mission (external sling load/aerial recon/crew transport/etc.), refueling procedures, provide detailed map (showing landing locations, drop points, flight path, and locations of any potential hazards).

All workers must be informed of the plan of operations. Work will only be allowed to occur when trail is closed to hikers. Public must be notified prior to work. Trail closure signage must be provided at trailhead.

Workers must not be placed in areas where there are overhead hazards. All workers must be provided and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) of hard hats, gloves, eye/hearing protection. The Contractor must follow all applicable OSHA safety standards. All FAA guidelines and regulations pertinent to these activities shall be addressed and followed.

Requirements of all equipment:

1. All equipment and vehicles to be used at the job site shall be cleaned and free of invasive species (noxious weeds), seeds, external grease and oil and shall be inspected prior to entrance onto Federal lands. The restriction shall include equipment and vehicles intended for off-road use as well as on road use, whether they are owned, leased, or borrowed by the Contractor or Subcontractor.

2. All protective plating and armoring shall be intact and properly functioning on the equipment to reduce the potential for damaging hydraulic hoses or the undercarriage.

3. Spill kit approved by OSHA for petroleum product leaks will be on site at all times.

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Labor Rates:

Call orders issued under this BPA shall require Service Contract Labor Standards or Construction Wage Rate requirements or both depending on specific activities within the call order.

General Guidelines:

Project areas are located within the geographic limits of Region 9. The scope covers federal and local agency lands within Forests’ boundaries which include but are not limited to; all counties and lands within Forests’ boundaries, Midewin National Tall Grass Prairie, Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, Northern Research Station, Forest Product Lab, Wood Education and Resource Center, Grey Towers, Region 9 Administrative Facilities. The BPA call will be issued and administered by a Government entity.

Resultant Award – BPA calls will be issued against any resultant BPAs and reference the parent BPA when ordered by warranted contracting personnel from USDA Forest Service. In accordance with the Ordering Procedures Provision herein, BPA calls placed against the Agreements may be competed within the awardee pool or sole source when determined to be in the Governments best interest.

All maintenance specifications, drawings, and construction specifications are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Specifications and drawings may be found at the following links:

Specification Address Standard Trail Plans & Specifications https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing- land/trails/trail-management-tools/trailplans.

Any specifications or supplemental specifications not included at these sites will be physically attached to the individual call orders.

The agreement incorporates Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects from the National Technology and Development Program, 10/30/2014 (or any future approved version) in U. S. customary measurement format, which applies to all BPA Calls. It also incorporates both the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) and the Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG). The agreement also allows incorporation of project-specific specifications through inclusion in each Individual Project BPA Call. This is a Blank Purchase Agreement, allowing specific projects to be ordered via Individual Project BPA Calls as they are developed.

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C.2 PROJECT LOCATIONS

Zone 1 Allegheny National Forest: Located in the state of Pennsylvania

Zone 2 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: Located in the state of Wisconsin 2a - Northern Wisconsin:

2b – Central Wisconsin:

2c - Blackwell Job Corps Center:

Zone 3 Chippewa National Forest & Minnesota Interagency Fire Cache (MIFC):

Located in the state of Minnesota.

Zone 4 Forest Product Lab (FPL): Located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Zone 5 Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests 5a Green Mountain National Forest: Located in the state of Vermont 5b Finger Lakes National Forest: Located in the state of New York.

Zone 6 Hiawatha National Forest: Located in the state of Michigan 6a - Hiawatha – East 6b - Hiawatha – West

Zone 7 Hoosier National Forest: Located in the state of Indiana

Zone 8 Huron Manistee National Forest: Located in the state of Michigan 8a - Huron Manistee NF – East 8b - Manistee NF - West:

Zone 9 Mark Twain National Forest: Located in the state of Missouri 9a – Mark Twain NF – Potosi-Fredericktown 9b – Mark Twain NF – Poplar Bluff-Eleven Point 9c – Mark Twain NF – Salem-Rolla-Houston 9d – Mark Twain NF – Ava-Willow Springs 9e -- Mark Twain NF -- Cassville 9f -- Mark Twain NF – Cedar Creek 9g – Mingo Job Corps Center

Zone 10 Midewin Tall Grass Prairie: Located in the state of Illinois

Zone 11 Monongahela NF: Located in the state of West Virginia 11a – Monongahela NF 11b – Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center

Zone 12 Ottawa NF: Located in the state of Michigan

Zone 13 Shawnee National Forest: Located in the state of Illinois 13a – Shawnee NF – West, Mississippi Bluffs 13b – Shawnee NF – East, Hidden Springs

Zone 14 Superior National Forest: Located in the state of Minnesota

Zone 15 Wayne National Forest: Located in the state of Ohio 15a – Wayne NF – Athens 15b – Wayne NF – Ironton 15c – Wayne NF – Marietta

Zone 16— White Mountain National Forest: Located in state of New Hampshire and portions of Maine.

See attachment J1-Maps to view the approximate zone boundaries within which projects will be located. Each respective Call Order will identify the zone, or zones, that the project falls within. The intent is that the zonal location of a project will be controlled by the county that the project is located within, in order to provide clarity for wage rate determinations on individual call orders.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Project magnitudes will be specified by each individual call order for construction.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BIOPREFERRED

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) 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 Representative (COR).

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

Hydraulic fluids Penetrating lubricants Concrete and asphalt release fluids Absorbents Diesel fuel additives Greases Dust suppressants 2-cycle engine oil Wood and concrete sealers Fertilizers Roof coatings Water tank coatings Adhesive and mastic removers Cleaners Sorbents Floor finish Floor stripper Composite panels Janitorial supplies Insulating foam Sealers Carpet Metalworking fluids Graffiti and grease removers Stain removers Degreasers De-icers

Biobased products that are designated 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. In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract.

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.

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C.5 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

The standard specifications that apply will be identified with Individual Projects. A Specification List and the actual Special Project or Supplemental Project Specifications will be included. All Standard or supplemental specifications shown in the Specification Listing are applicable to this agreement. All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

Supplemental Specifications which refine, revise, and/or add to the requirements stated above, will be included with the Individual Project BPA Call when appropriate.

The Standard Specifications and Supplemental Specifications must be read holistically to gain a full understanding of the work required. In the case of discrepancies, however, between these specifications, the Supplemental Specifications will take precedence over the Standard Specifications.

C.6 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include the following unless otherwise required in the specification:

• Date and revision dates.

• Project name and contract number.

• Names of contractor, subcontractor, supplier and manufacturer.

• Specifications section number.

• Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

• Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

• Contractor’s stamp, initial or signature, certifying the review of submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with contract documents.

Provide all submittals within 14 calendar days of contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

C.7 APPLICABILITY OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS STATUTE

(SCLSS) AND CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATES REQUIREMENTS STATUTE

(CWRRS)

A. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards Statute (SCLSS, previously called the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Construction Wage Rates Requirements Statute (CWRRS, previously called Davis-Bacon Act). The Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for enforcement of the SCLSS and CWRRS. Contractor shall contact the DOL to resolve any questions concerning the applicability of the SCLSS or CWRRS. The following guidelines concerning trail maintenance activities.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list. The work to be performed under this BPA includes but is not limited to:

N The SCLSS applies to the following typical activities on, or along, a paved trail:

N.1 Brushing and mowing;

N.2 Ditch cleaning and brushing;

N.3 Sign, cattleguard, gabion, and guardrail repair;

N.4 Minor patching performed in conjunction with normal maintenance activities;

N.5 Cleaning culverts;

N.6 Minor slump/slide removal;

N.7 Litter cleanup; and N.8 Minor culvert and drainage repair.

N.9 Snow removal N.10 Trail Decommissioning (can be SCLSS or CWRRS) N.11 Signage replacement N.12 Log removal (after windthrow and other events)

O The SCLSS applies to the following typical activities on, or along, an unpaved trail:

O.1 The above noted activities;

O.2 Grading;

O.3 Rock raking; and O.4 Removal of oversized material.

P The following is also considered service work under SCLSS:

Sign Maintenance; Work Area Management (traffic control); Bridge maintenance; Surface Maintenance (Blading, Compaction, Watering); Drainage Maintenance (Slide & Slough Removal, Ditch Cleaning, Culvert Inlet/Outlet Cleaning, Cross-drain installation and maintenance, Ditch and Catch Basin Buttressing), Shoulder maintenance, Fill slope Armoring, Hazard Removal (Danger Tree Falling, Rock Fall and Debris Removal, etc.); Vegetation Management (seeding, brushing requirements); Bridge, guardrail, and Cattle guard Maintenance; Trail Closure Device Maintenance or Replacement, Rock Crushing and Stockpiling; Placement of Spot Rock; Dust Abatement; Minor Flood Repair and Water Diversion; Trail Demolition; Small Scale Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and Fire Suppression Rehabilitation to Trails, and In-Stream Trail Restoration (e.g., trail structures like those in Section 917 of the Specifications). Other complex systems may be considered within-scope to support trail maintenance and restoration activities, and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Q The CWRRS applies to the following typical activities:

Q.1 Patching of asphalt or other pavements;

Q.2 Replacing culverts;

Q.3 Striping pavements;

Q.4 Rehabilitation/recycling pavements;

Q.5 Fog or chip sealing;

Q.6 Major slump/slide removal;

Q.7 Bridge maintenance;

Q.8 Aggregate surfacing, except minor spot surfacing, and;

Q.9 Trail reconstruction/re-routing.

The following is also considered construction work:

Surveying/Staking of Work Activities, signing (traffic control and new sign installation); Clearing;

Earthwork and realignment; Drainage (surface, subsurface, drain dips, corrugated metal pipe, under drains, etc.); Aquatic Passage Work activities (small bridges or prefabricated structures, etc.);

Wide-spread Aggregate Placement (base, surface, pit-run, riprap, etc.); Erosion Control (some erosion control such as seeding may be a service work activity); Shoulder, cut and fill slope reconstruction;

Asphalt Placement, Asphalt Restoration (grinding, overlays, pothole patching, skin patching, crack sealing, chip sealing (some activities may be service work activity for supply/install), etc.); Cut/Fill Slope Stabilization; Aquatic Passage Construction; Cattle guard Installation; Installing Closure Devices (gates, earthen barriers, guardrails, etc.); Fence and Gate Construction, and; Large Scale Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and/or Fire Suppression Rehabilitation to trails.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

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

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) 52.246-6 Inspection – Time-and-Material Labor-Hour (MAY 2001) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

Inspection and acceptance procedures for construction are found in the construction specifications that will be referenced in each call order.

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)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached standard specifications unless otherwise specified in a call order.

Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for each performance standard shall be established in individual call orders. AQLs may vary between forests. These AQLs will apply to all ordered work unless otherwise specified in a call order.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION

When requested by the Contracting Officer, the successful Contractor(s) shall provide a written Quality Control Plan satisfactory to the Government describing how the Contractor will control work quality and document inspection results for awarded call orders.

Contractor shall conduct ongoing quality control inspections in accordance with the approved plan. Contractor shall also provide written certification for all invoiced work that was accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Inspection shall be maintained concurrent with contract work. Contractor inspection results shall be available to the Contracting Officer at all times

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

Government Quality Assurance Plan

The Government may make periodic inspections while work is in progress. After completion of a pay item, the Government may also inspect to determine compliance with performance standards and acceptable quality levels. Determination of the acceptability of the work performed will be based on these verification inspections and will be considered conclusive

Acceptance and Payment for Service Maintenance

Acceptance will be based on visual inspection of pay items in addition to specifications. If visual inspection finds that Acceptable Quality Levels for any Performance Standard is not met, rework will be required.

Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work shall be cleaned of all Contractor's rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and Payment are defined in the Specification Sections included within the individual call order(s).

ORDERING PROCEDURE

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this agreement shall be ordered by issuance of BPA calls by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of award through 9 years after award. The agreement shall remain until either party to the agreement determines that it is no longer beneficial or effective during the performance period. Should the Government make this determination, a cancellation notice shall be provided to the vendor. Should the Vendor make the determination, they shall provide written notice to the Government of their intent to cancel the agreement. Cancellation of the BPA will not affect the obligations of either party regarding outstanding Call Orders which have not been closed out.

(b) All BPA calls are subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. In the event of conflict between a BPA call and this agreement, the BPA signed contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a BPA call is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. BPA calls may be issued orally or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS – REVIEW PROCEDURES

This agreement is subject to the annual review procedures outlined in FAR 13.303-6. “Maintain awareness of changes in market conditions, sources of supply, and other pertinent factors that may warrant making new arrangements with different suppliers or modifying existing arrangements”.

PURCHASE LIMITATIONS

All call orders placed under this blanket purchase agreement shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000.00.

Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be held with each individual vendor upon successful award of first BPA call and prior to performance. The conference will be held at the Forest Service Office designated in the BPA call, and will include discussion of contract terms and work performance requirements, work progress schedule and fire prevention/suppression and safety plans.

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

FAR Part 13.303-3 Preparation of BPAs.

(1) Description of agreement. The supplier shall furnish supplies or services, described in general terms, if and when requested by the contracting officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer) during a specified period and within a stipulated aggregate amount, if any.

(2) Extent of obligation. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

(3) Purchase limitation. The dollar limitation for each individual purchase under the BPA is subject to the purchase limitations described on page 19 herein.

(4) Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA. A list of individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA, identified either by title of position or by name of individual, organizational component, and the dollar limitation per purchase for each position title or individual shall be furnished to the supplier by the contracting officer per each individual call order. Any Forest Service Contracting Officer may obligate funds under this BPA.

(5) Delivery tickets. All shipments under the agreement, except those for newspapers, magazines, or other periodicals, shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information:

(i) Name of supplier.

(ii) BPA number.

(iii) Date of purchase.

(iv) Purchase number.

(v) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

(vi) Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information).

(vii) Date of…