SF_18_12445223Q0034_Clauses.pdf

12445223Q0034

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

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c. CITY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

10/16/2023

1 64

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

STE 876S

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

USDA-FS CSA EAST 12

Multiple

JAMES HUNT

11/09/2023 1700 ET

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

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AMOUNT

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Please complete this package and return by the response date via email to james.Hunt2@usda.gov.

Please mark coverage areas you are willing to cover on J5.

Period of Performance: 11/27/2023 to 11/27/2028

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NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

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b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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16. SIGNER

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Solicitation No: 12445223Q0034 Project Name: Region 8 Trails Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

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

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

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

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROVISIONS

M.2 QUOTE EVALUATION

Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with 13.106-2 Evaluation of Quotes. The Government intends to award several BPAs resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoters whose quotes conforming to the solicitation represent the best value to the Government

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

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 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 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.

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 $

*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.

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

1. There will be a pre-quote conference call as noted in Pre-Bid/Pre-Bid Conference below in this solicitation.

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 5 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.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The intent of this BPA is to provide coverage within 5 categories of activities related to recreational trails within the Southern Region of the Forest Service which includes National Forest System lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. These 5 categories are further described detail in the solicitation but are categorized as follows:

Field Locating, Trail Assessment, and Operational Planning Project Management and Facilitation Trail Construction Trail Maintenance Training

Call orders will cover a broad array of trail work on a variety of trails including multi-use trails, motorized, non-motorized trails, and purpose built/use specific trails. Trails may be located within Congressionally Designated Wilderness areas of the Forests.

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, facilities, services, supplies, travel, transportation, and training (except as otherwise specified in each BPA Call), to perform the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Specifications referenced in Section C within the timeframe specified in Section F of each BPA Call. The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in each individual Project BPA Call.

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 Blanket Purchase Agreement, allowing specific projects to be ordered via Individual Project BPA Calls as they are developed.

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 will identify whether the project is categorized as a Construction Call or a Service Call. Construction Calls will not exceed $250,000.00 each, while Service Calls will not exceed 250,000.00. Projects exceeding either of these maximums must go through acquisition processes separate from this agreement.

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; see Section G.

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. Pricing of Individual Projects will be firm-fixed price.

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 using 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.

All trail maintenance and construction should be completed according to design parameters found in the Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) 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 standards will be called out specifically in the contract.

Work includes but is not limited to the following:

Typical Work Activities

General Trail Maintenance Contractors will perform trail maintenance on existing trails for routine and heavy maintenance activities on motorized, non-motorized, and wilderness trails. Individual call orders will include specific requirements for work to be performed.

Maintenance may include items such as the following although this list is not all-inclusive:

Restoring the original trail template, clearing, removing slough and berm, borrow, rilling ruts and troughs, reshaping backslopes and trail tread, excavation, cleaning and restoring drainage structures, removing rocks, roots and stumps, replacing rockwork, re-establishing rolling grade dips and/or grade reversals, brushing, mowing, removal of hazard trees, rehabilitation of trail structures such as stairways, retaining walls, and handrails.

General Trail Construction Call orders may be issued for a variety of construction activities on a variety of types of trails (non-motorized, motorized, and wilderness) including constructing new trail, trail re-locations associated with existing trails, reconstruction, road to trail conversions, and decommissioning.

Construction of items associated with trail maintenance work such as retaining walls, drainage features, boardwalks and bridges may also be required. Individual call orders will include specific requirements for work to be performed. A list of pay items that may be ordered under this contract is included as an attachment.

A list of pay items that may be ordered under this contract is included as an attachment. This list is representative of work to be ordered but not all-inclusive.

Operational Planning, Trails Assessment, and Field Locating:

Trail assessment and location activities are inclusive of several activities needed for the construction, maintenance and management of sustainable trails and trail programs. This work includes mapping services not typically connected to traditionally understood or accepted architectural and engineering activities, are not incidental to such architectural or engineering activities or have not themselves traditionally been considered architectural or engineering services. These may include the following types of activities:

Trails operational/management plan development for specific forest, district trail/trail systems and programs. Planning needs may include a business/financial component modeling costs to manage and maintain systems, developing frameworks for adding new trails, etc. May also include assessments of an overall trail system and its role providing trail opportunities within an expanded area surrounding the district, forest, or region to help guide prioritization of projects.

Optimal trail system location identification may be required for either new trail or trail rerouting. The emphasis should be on identification of permanent routes which meet the Trail Management Objectives (TMOs), provides for user satisfaction, minimizes conflicts, minimizes environmental impacts, and provides for long term sustainability of the trail. Any call orders issued for optimal trail location for new trail or rerouting of existing trails will use agency design parameters, agency standard designs as appropriate, and industry best management practices with regard to grade, slope, cross slope, and surface water management. The agency will identify the designed and managed uses for the trail, trail class and design parameters. A complete description of the recommended layout (including GPS points and GIS maps), required materials, recommendations and cost estimates for implementation may be required. Expectations will be detailed in the call order.

Trail Assessments include inventory of existing trails (National Forest System Trails and/or user created routes) and trail systems to collect information on annual and deferred maintenance and provide priority recommendations for managing the trails and trail systems and returning it/them to agency standards as reflected in the Trail Management Objectives and agency design parameters.

Trail assessments/inventories of existing trails will result in a complete record of the trail. Contractors may be required to follow the USFS TRACS survey formats or use specific agency forms within apps such as Survey123. Assessments will identify problems with the trail, trail tread and associated features and may require recommendations for solutions where sections of trails are in deferred maintenance conditions or failing. Development of a detailed “trail log”, (with or without flagging), survey, written comprehensive statements of work and detailed cost estimates to be used in developing contracts specifications. Appropriate measurement parameters will be specified in the call orders (GPS, wheel, Lidar, etc).

Reports shall identify the location and give a description of the following items, if applicable, however this list is not all inclusive and there will likely be other items to be addressed in the reports.

Contractor is to provide all facilities, supplies, equipment, software, and services necessary to produce trail assessment logs/reports. All reports, plans and designs should be provided electronically and hard copy. Contractor will provide reports with spreadsheets, digital copies of maps, photos and data files, etc. Other electronic data including Apps, LiDAR, GPS and GIS files may be required to be provided.

Proprietary applications can be used by a vendor as long as the government can access the supplied information on government systems for subsequent use.

Contractor is to provide all tools, materials, labor, supervision, equipment, and transportation to perform work for a variety of trail types.

General Project Management and Facilitation Call orders may be issued for assistance with trail contract/project oversight. Work would include basic project management skills and call orders could be at any level of the Agency, coordinating for a specific project between contractors and the agency, coordinating between a forest and districts, or coordination of a portfolio of projects at the forest or within the region.

Duties may include developing project tracking systems, reporting progress, tracking expenditure of funds, consolidating needs and requirements, drafting statements of work, and assist with Agency reporting. Project management work does not confer decision making authority on behalf of the government.

Mountain Bike-Specific Trails Trail assessment, design, construction, and maintenance 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 ensure 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-Specific Trails Some Off Highway Vehicle trail maintenance and construction will 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. Some contracts may require contractors who are confident recreation dirt bike, ATV, side x side or Jeep operators who are able to drive the trail and ensure that it is safe and generally flows correctly.

Wilderness Trails 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 wheelbarrows. 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 Support 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 pack string 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 with explosives 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:

https://lemurking.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/obliterating- animals-with-explosives.pdf

Helicopter Support 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 were 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.

Trail Skills Education and Training Contractors will work with forests to plan and teach a variety of trail training classes. Classes may cover all aspects of trail management including the use of motorized or mechanized equipment. Call orders may be issued as needed for training in optimal trail location and layout, trail maintenance, trail construction techniques, trail assessment techniques and/or overall trail management. Most trainings would require a combination of classroom and field/hands on training. Call orders will detail the goals and objectives for the trail training session. Training will be for agency personnel and may include volunteers and partners. All classes should use or refer to agency standards and cover Best Management Practices for trails and teach sustainable trail maintenance and construction. Contractor may be responsible for developing the syllabus and providing materials for the classes. Additional specifications for this type of work are included in Section J.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The area covered by this agreement includes all National Forest administrative units in the Southern Region (Region 8). These units include:

National Forests in Alabama

Ouachita National Forest - Arkansas Ozark-St. Francis National Forest - Arkansas National Forests in Florida - Florida Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest - Georgia Daniel Boone National Forest - Kentucky Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area – Kentucky and Tennessee Kisatchie National Forest - Louisiana National Forests in Mississippi - Mississippi National Forests in North Carolina – North Carolina El Yunque National Forest – Puerto Rico Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests – South Carolina Cherokee National Forest – Tennessee and North Carolina National Forests and Grasslands in Texas - Texas George Washington and Jefferson National Forests – Virginia, West Virginia and

Kentucky

Visit the Forest Service’s Interactive Visitor Map to find where each of the listed National Forest and Grasslands are located: Interactive Visitor Map (usda.gov) https://www.fs.usda.gov/ivm/.

Administrative sites, recreation sites and other developed sites associated with these National Forests are included. Calls could include work on privately owned adjoining lands or adjoining federal lands managed by other federal agencies.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Please see Section J.

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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

PROJECTS

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.

C-5 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

Individual projects may include any pay items within the “900” series, Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, attached to this agreement. There will be gaps between the section numbers due to the fact that many sections have been purposely omitted or because certain specification sections have been reserved for possible future inclusion in the "900" series. Additional Drawings of Standard Trail Plans and Specifications for certain structures may be incorporated in the Individual Project BPA Calls, and can be viewed at the following website:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing‐ land/trails/trail‐management‐tools/trailplans.

C-6 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-7 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

3. Names of contractor, subcontractor, supplier and manufacturer.

4. Specifications section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

7. 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-8 PRODUCTS SAMPLES AND/OR SUBMITTALS

The following submittals, shop drawings, material certifications and/or testing reports are required. A day is defined as a calendar day, unless otherwise specified. Where this information is specific to an Individual Project BPA Call, it shall be prepared and provided specifically for that Call:

C-9 SHOP DRAWINGS

Title Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Shop Drawings As required by Specifications 7 days

C-10 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Product and Material Certifications and Literature

As required by Specifications 7 days

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government Approval

After Submittal

Traffic Control Plan Standard specifications 7 days

Safety Plan, including Blasting Plan where applicable

Accident Prevention clause [FAR 52.236‐13] N/A

Engineered Spill Prevention Plan Landscape Preservation and Hazardous Materials clause in section H

2 days

Proposed Progress Schedule Schedules For Construction Contracts [FAR 52.236‐15] N/A

Drug Free Workplace Policy Drug‐Free Workplace [FAR 52.223‐6] N/A

SF1413 ‐ Statement and Acknowledgement for each Subcontractor including Owner/Operators and other Sole Proprietorship Subcontractors [not required for material suppliers]

Subcontracts (Labor Standards) [FAR 52.236‐11] N/A

Payroll Record WH347 Certified Payrolls submitted weekly

Payrolls And Basic Records [FAR 52.222‐8] N/A

Erosion Control Plan As required by Specifications 7 days

C-11 BIO‐PREFERRED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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 Part 23 to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) 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 minor construction 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 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 Adhesive and mastic removers Cleaners Sorbents Insulating foam Sealers Metalworking fluids Graffiti and grease 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.

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 commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223‐1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223‐2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

C-12 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:

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

a. Brushing and mowing;

b. Ditch cleaning and brushing;

c. Sign, cattleguard, gabion, and guardrail repair;

d. Minor patching performed in conjunction with normal maintenance activities;

e. Cleaning culverts;

f. Minor slump/slide removal;

g. Litter cleanup; and

h. Minor culvert and drainage repair.

i. Snow removal

j. Trail Decommissioning (can be SCLSS or CWRRS)

k. Signage replacement

l. Log removal (after windthrow and other events)

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

a. The above noted activities;

b. Grading;

c. Rock raking; and

d. Removal of oversized material.

3. 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.

4. The CWRRS applies to the following typical activities:

a. Patching of asphalt or other pavements.

b. Replacing culverts.

c. Striping pavements.

d. Rehabilitation/recycling pavements.

e. Fog or chip sealing.

f. Major slump/slide removal.

g. Bridge maintenance.

h. Aggregate surfacing, except minor spot surfacing.

i. Trail reconstruction/re‐routing.

5. 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)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within _10_ calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than TBD by Call Order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within _10_days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at __TBD____.

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 certifications 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 always available to the Contracting Officer.

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 5 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.