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12034320Q0088

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

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

03/26/2020

1 1

R1 AQM - EAST SIDE ACQUISITION

420 BARRETT STREET

DILLON MT 59725

USDA FOREST SERVICE

09/30/2020

USDA FOREST SERVICE

GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

PO BOX 196 US HWY 10 E

BIG TIMBER

MT 59011

406 491-0561LISA RAKICH

04/16/2020 1500 MT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Period of Performance: 07/01/2020 to 09/30/2020

0001 Well Repairs to Boulder & Cooke Work Centers on 1 LS the Gallatin National Forest

Email quotes to: lisa.rakich@usda.gov Product/Service Code: Z2NE Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES

Delivery: 09/30/2020

Technical Point of Contact: Zac Hiedeman 406-587-6729

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

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B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BOULDER & COOKE WORK CENTERS WELL REPAIRS

Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger Districts

Gallatin and Park Counties, Montana

B- 1 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION MEASUREMENT PAY EST. UNIT TOTAL

NO. UNIT QTY. PRICE PRICE

Cooke City Well

Repairs

1.1 Mobilization

(section 01011) LSQ All 1 $ $

1.2

Drill New Well Hole and install new 6” Casing

(section 331113)

(Current well is 52’ deep)

LF AQ 65 $ $

1.3 Install sand filter in casing

(section 331113)

EA AQ 1 $ $

1.4 Surface Seal

(section 331113) LSQ All 1 $ $

1.5 Perforating

(section 331113)

EA AQ 1 $ $

1.6 Well Development

(section 331113)

EA AQ 1 $ $

1.7 Abandon existing well

(section 331113)

EA AQ 1 $ $

SUB TOTAL $

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B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (continued)

Boulder Area Well Repairs

Main Boulder

Station

2.1 Mobilization

(section 01011) LSQ All 1 $ $

2.2

Drill New Well Hole and install new 6” Casing

(section 331113)

(Current well is 60’ deep)

LF AQ 65 $ $

2.3 Install sand filter in

casing (section 331113) EA AQ 0 $ $ xx

2.4 Surface Seal

(section 331113) LSQ All 1 $ $

2.5 Perforating

(section 331113)

EA AQ 1 $ $

2.6 Well Development

(section 331113)

EA AQ 1 $ $

2.7 Abandon existing well

(section 331113)

Aspen Grove

3.1 Mobilization

(section 01011) LSQ All 1 $ $

3.2 Clean well

(section 221122)

LF CQ 49 $ $

3.3 Install hand pump

(section 221122)

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B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (continued)

Boulder Area Well Repairs (continued)

NO. UNIT QTY. PRICE PRICE

Chippy Park

3.1 Mobilization

(section 01011) LSQ All 1 $ $

3.2 Clean well

(section 221122)

LF CQ 45 $ $

3.3 Install hand pump

(section 221122)

Falls Creek

5.1 Mobilization

(section 01011) LSQ All 1 $ $

5.2 Clean well

(section 221122)

LF CQ 38 $ $

5.3 Install hand pump

(section 221122)

Hicks Park

6.1 Mobilization

(section 01011) LSQ All 1 $ $

6.2 Clean well

(section 221122)

LF CQ 35 $ $

6.3 Install hand pump

(section 221122)

TOTAL QUOTE $ _

DESIGNATED METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

AQ Actual Quantities DQ Design Quantities

LSQ Lump Sum Quantities EA Each

LF Linear Foot

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B-2 NOTES:

1. Offerors must submit pricing on all items to be considered responsive. Must quote on all items. Round to the nearest cent.

2.

3. A Payment Bond is required after award. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5.

Payments under Fixed-Price Construction contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price but can be included under Mobilization.

Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data (reference FAR 52.204-7 in Section K) at time of quote to be considered for award.

Price quotation furnished by:

Name Phone ( )

Address E-mail

DUNS # ________________________

C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Constructing Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000

Contract Time: Contractor will be allowed 90 calendar days for this project with a contract completion date no later than September 30, 2020.

GENERAL- SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

1.1 The following CSI formatted specifications are part of this solicitation and any resulting contract.

Section Description

011000 Summary of Work

012900 Measurement and Payment

012910 Mobilization

013300 Submittals

014000 Quality Control and Quantity Measurement

014100 Regulatory Requirements

017100 Weed and Disease Prevention

017700 Closeout Procedures

221122 Hand Pumps

331113 Potable Water Supply Wells

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION OF PROJECT

The proposed well repairs or reconstruction are located at six (6) sites on the Custer Gallatin National

Forest.

Cooke City WC: From Cooke City, MT drive 2 miles East to the Cooke City Work Center on the South side of the road. Well is located in a field approximately 400 yards west of the buildings.

**Yellowstone Park crossing permit will be required to access the site through the Park.

Main Boulder WC: From Big Timber, MT drive 28 miles South on State Highway 298. The Work

Center is on the West side of the road; the well to be replaced is on the East side of the road about 500 yards from the road in a fenced in area in a field. New well location will be within 20’ of existing well.

Falls Creek CG: From the Main Boulder WC, drive 2.5 miles South on the Main Boulder Road to Falls

Creek Campground. The well is located in the campground.

Aspen Grove CG: From the Main Boulder WC, drive 5.5 miles South on the Main Boulder Road to

Aspen Grove Campground. The well is in the campground.

Chippy Park CG: From the Main Boulder WC, drive 7 miles South on the Main Boulder Road to Chippy

Park Campground. The well is in the campground.

Hicks Park CG: From the Main Boulder WC, drive 18 miles South on the Main Boulder Road to Hicks

Park Campground. The well is in the campground.

Latitudes and Longitudes for project locations:

Cooke City WC: 45.026998, -109.897808

Main Boulder WC: 45.523726, -110.222091

Falls Creek CG: 45.490274, -110.219654

Aspen Grove CG: 45.456567, -110.197344

Chippy Park CG: 45.438046, -110.190011

Hicks Park CG: 45.298220, -110.240157

1.2 ACCESS TO THE DRILLING SITE

The drilling sites are accessed by gravel or unsurfaced dirt roads. Some wells may be up to 500 yards off a road through fields or meadows. No clearing work or site grading for access will be required.

Access to the site in Cooke City is generally best from July – September due to heavy snow accumulation and high altitude in the area. Access to the Boulder River sites is best from June –

September but could start as early as May.

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1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The major items of required work include the following:

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation required for drilling, casing, and developing two (2) six-inch potable water wells.

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation required for cleaning, replacing drop pipes, and installing four (4) hand-pump potable water wells.

The desired well yield is five to fifteen gallons per minute for hand pump wells, and ten to 15 gallons per minute for electric pump wells.

1.4 BASIS OF AWARD

A. The estimated depths of the wells to be drilled and cased under this solicitation are shown on the

Schedule of Items.

B. The estimated depths of the wells to be cleaned with new drop pipes and pumps installed is shown on the Schedule of Items.

B. The depth of drilling and materials estimated, as shown on the Schedule of Items, are for the purpose of establishing a basis of award and an estimated total contract amount. These estimates will in no way obligate the Government to make payment in excess of the actual footage drilled and/or materials used at the bid prices stated by the Contractor. It is the intent of the Schedule of Items to include provisions for all materials and services which might be necessary at the bid prices of the Contractor but does not make mandatory the use of all materials or services listed.

1.5 NOTIFICATION OF START OF WORK

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of intent to begin work at least two business days in advance.

1.6 CONTRACT TIME

All work shall be completed no later than 45 calendar days after effective date of NOTICE TO

PROCEED.

1.7 PRE-BID TOUR

There will not be a pre-bid tour. Those desiring directions for reviewing the job site may contact Zac

Hiedeman at the Custer Gallatin National Forest Office in Bozeman, MT at (406) 587-6729.

1.8 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

The Contractor will be allowed to store materials at the project site. Coordinate the location of the storage area with the CO. Materials subject to damage from the weather shall be adequately protected

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1.9 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Sanitary Facilities: Forest Service vault toilets exist at all locations. Contractor may use these facilities.

B. Electrical Power: Not available at Campgrounds; available nearby (approx. 500 yards) at Work

Centers.

C. Potable Water: Not available.

1.10 CONTRACTOR'S HOUSING

The Contractor will be allowed to park a self-contained camper trailer at the sites at no cost while contract work is underway. The camper trailer shall be equipped with a sewage holding tank. Holding tank waste shall be disposed off-site at a State approved site. Coordinate the location of the camper trailer with the CO.

After completion of contract work, the Contractor shall restore the camping site to its original condition.

1.11 STAKING

The new well locations (Cooke City, Main Boulder) will be staked in the field by the CO. New wells will be located within 20’ (twenty feet) of existing wells.

The 4 wells at campgrounds will remain in present locations.

1.12 CLEANUP

A. The Contractor shall keep the work site free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work.

B. Before final acceptance of the project, the Contractor shall remove from the project site all waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work. Rubbish and waste materials shall be disposed of at a

State approved landfill.

1.13 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. Measurement and payment for work or materials required to complete the project, which are not included as pay items on the Schedule of Items, will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for pay items shown.

Only one Pay Item will be paid for Mobilization (to include Drilling Equipment Move-in, Move-out)

FOR EACH WELL in the Project. More than one well at each site may be drilled if insufficient water or depth is achieved in the first or subsequent wells. Additional payment for Drilling Equipment Move-in, Move-out will not be made for moving drilling equipment at each site or between sites.

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1.14 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIALS

Pumps at Main Boulder Station and Cooke City are existing and should be reused. (the pump at Cooke

City was replaced in the last 5 years.) If pumps have reached end of life, or are otherwise unusable, inform project manager and CO immediately.

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SECTION 011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of materials and products stored on the site.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to area designated by the Contracting Officer.

2. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of site for use during periods of wildfire protection activities and other activities as requested by the Contracting Officer.

3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Occupants, Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a) Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

b) Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.2 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site during entire construction period.

Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate

Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government operations.

1.3 SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures to avoid conflicts and insure orderly progress of the work. Proposed schedule shall be provided to the CO & Project Manager. 14 days prior to initiation of on-site work.

B. Schedule and conduct operations to minimize down time of water supply to facilities. Submit schedule to the Contracting Officer, outlining proposed construction sequence.

C. Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils.

D. The Contractor’s schedule shall consider seasonal weather patterns for the project area. Any costs incurred by the Contractor due to weather delays shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

A. Provide and maintain temporary barricades and warning signs to control access to protect the public and construction personnel from construction hazards.

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B. Comply with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning construction safety and health standards. Do not expose the public to or require any workers to work under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety.

C. Repair damage to existing public and private improvements to original condition at no additional cost to the Government. Control dust and noise to protect adjacent property from damage.

1.5 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall always familiarize him/herself with current OSHA rules and observe these regulations during the term of this Contract.

1.6 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

A. The Contractor is encouraged to use construction products and materials manufactured from recovered materials or recycled where it is economical and practical to do so.

1.7 waste DISPOSAL SITE

A. There is no waste disposal site available for this project.

1. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled from and legally disposed of off Government property in an approved landfill or legal disposal area. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate a legal disposal area, to secure any necessary permits and to pay all costs involved in the disposal of materials.

2. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed of off Government property in an approved landfill or legal disposal area. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate a legal disposal area, to secure any necessary permits and to pay all costs involved in the disposal of materials.

B. Remove all waste materials from the site on a regular basis. Do not dispose of any materials onsite by burial or burning.

C. Dispose of all hazardous waste, including treated wood, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

1.8 INTENT TO BEGIN WORK

A. After Notice to Proceed is issued and the Post-Award Conference, the Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer of his/her intent to begin initial construction at least five days in advance.

1.9 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Meetings shall be scheduled as directed by the Contracting Officer to review progress and facilitate efficient, orderly prosecution of the Work.

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B. Meetings shall be held at the Contractor's project site field office. The Contracting Officer’s

Representative and Contractor's Project Superintendent shall be in attendance. Others shall attend as necessary for issues to be discussed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 012900

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 Measurement and Payment - Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between items to be bid.

1.2 Determination of Quantities - The following methods of measurement are used to determine contract quantities for payment.

For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified.

Measurements for seeding, mulching, geotextiles, netting, erosion control blankets, and sodding will be along slope lines.

Structures will be measured according to neat lines SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as altered by the COR in writing to fit field conditions.

For standard manufactured items, such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, etc., such identification shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances will be accepted.

1.3 Units of Measurement - Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S.

Standard measure as follows:

A. Acre – Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

B. Cubic Yard - A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

1. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow - The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

2. Material in Place or Stockpile - The measurement computed with dimensions of the in-place material.

3. Material in the Delivery Vehicle - The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

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C. Cubic Yard Mile - A combination of linear and volumetric measurement meaning the movement of a cubic yard of material 1 mile.

D. Each - One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

E. Gallon – The quantity may be measured by any of the following methods:

1. Measured volume container.

2. Metered volume. Use an approved metering system

3. Commercially packaged volumes.

F. Hour – Measurement will be for the actual number of hours ordered and performed by the Contractor.

G. Linear Foot – Measure from end to end, parallel to the base or foundation being measured, or horizontal.

H. MFBM - One thousand board feet measure based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job.

I. Mile – Measure horizontal along the centerline of each roadway, approach road, or ramp.

J. Pound – If sacked or packaged material is furnished, the net weight as packed by the manufacturer may be used.

K. Square Foot - Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

L. Square Yard – Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

M. Station - One hundred linear feet measured horizontally.

N. Station Yard - A combination of linear and volumetric measurement meaning the movement of a cubic yard of material one station.

O. Thousand Gallons Mile - A combination of linear and volumetric measurement meaning the movement of 1,000 gallons of material 1 mile.

P. Ton - Short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

Q. Ton Mile - A combination of linear and weight measurement meaning the movement of 1 ton of material 1 mile.

1.4 Methods of Measurement - One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each pay item:

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A. Contract Quantities (CQ) AND Design Quantities (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units SHOWN in the

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

1. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities that cause a pay item to change by more than 15 percent.

3. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total to change by more than 15%. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

B. Staked Quantities (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

C. Actual Quantities (AQ) - These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

D. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

PART II - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART III - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

SECTION 012910 MOBILIZATION

PART I: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. Moves between project sites shall be included in each project site

Mobilization bid item.

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PART II: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART III: EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART IV: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. When 5% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50% of the amount bid for mobilization or 5% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

2. When 10% of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100% of the amount bid for mobilization or 10% of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

3. Upon completion of work for the project, payment of the amount bid for mobilization in excess of 10% of the original Contract amount will be paid.

4. The total sum of all payments shall not exceed the original Contract amount quoted for mobilization, regardless of the fact that the Contractor may have shut down the work on the project or moved equipment away from the project and then back again.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

Payment: No direct payment for moves between project sites will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for moves between project sites in the bid price for other items of the Contract. Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

(01000) Mobilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lump Sum

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SECTION 013300 SUBMITTALS

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 summary

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop

Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittals.

4.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDUREs

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed permitting coordination with subsequent submittals.

Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a) Project name

b) Date

c) Name and address of Contractor

d) Name of manufacturer

e) Unique identifier, including revision number

f) Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h) If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

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D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless

Contracting Officer observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by

Contracting Officer in connection with construction.

4.3 measurement and payment

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 5 - PRODUCTS

5.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring Contracting Officer approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

Contracting Officer will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a

Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a) Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b) Manufacturer's product specifications.

c) Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d) Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e) Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f) Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g) Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base

Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a) Dimensions.

b) Identification of products.

c) Fabrication and installation drawings.

d) Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

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e) Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f) Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by Contracting Officer, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

E. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

5.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS - (Submittals NOT requiring Contracting Officer approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

Contracting Officer will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality

Requirements."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

C. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements in Division 1

Section "Closeout Procedures."

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturers.

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PART 6 - EXECUTION

6.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Contracting

Officer.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. Contracting Officer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

G. Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications.

6.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications.

6.3 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer will review submittals with reasonable promptness, indicating in writing the appropriate approval category ("Approved," "Disapproved," "Approved Subject to

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Corrections Shown") upon them. One (1) copy of the plan shall be returned to the Contractor and when corrections are required, the Contractor shall make such corrections. The plan shall then be resubmitted by the Contractor for approval until an unqualified approval is obtained.

After unqualified approval is obtained, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with three (3) copies of the approved submittals.

B. Review by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors which may exist in the submitted data.

C. Revisions:

1. Make revisions required by Contracting Officer.

2. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer as provided for in the General Conditions.

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QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 Scope - This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the Inspection of Construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

1.2 Measurement and Payment - No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section. Payment for this work is considered incidental to other items of work.

PART II - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART III – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 014100 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 7 - GENERAL

7.1 DESIGN STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All work shall comply with the rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall acquire all permits, licenses and approval needed to complete the project from applicable state and local officials.

B. The construction methods shall meet the latest edition of all national, state and local codes. The following standards and codes are made part of the contract specifications. In case of conflict, the most stringent shall apply.

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

ADAABAAG Americans with Disabilities Act-Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility

Guidelines

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ARM Administrative Rules of Montana

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

FSORAG USDA Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines

FSTAG USDA Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines

ICC International Code Council

ICBO International Committee of Building Officials

ISA International Society of Arboriculture

MDEQ Montana Department of Environmental Quality

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Department of Labor)

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

UPC Uniform Plumbing Code

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

7.2 VARIATIONS WITH REFERENCES

A. Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any observed conflict between Drawings and referenced standard or specification.

B. Assume responsibility for work known to be contrary to such requirements without notice.

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SECTION 017100 WEED AND DISEASE PREVENTION

1.1 summary

A. This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on National Forest System lands.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WATER

A. Free of debris, organic matter, and other objectionable substances.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 general

A. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 15 days before moving any construction equipment onto National Forest System lands. Construction equipment does not include cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas outside of National Forest System lands.

B. Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing.

Provide the Contracting Officer with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

3.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Use a high-pressure washing system.

B. For work on National Forest System lands, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from National Forest System lands or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal.

Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner. Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water.

C. For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

3.3 WASHING

A. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

3.4 INSPECTION

A. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment. Rewash the construction equipment as necessary or as directed.

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SECTION 017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Operation and maintenance manuals.

4. Warranties.

5. Instruction of Government personnel.

6. Final cleaning.

B. See Divisions 2 through 32 Sections for specific closeout and special cleaning requirements for products of those Sections.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial

Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise Contracting Officer of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, Final Completion construction photographs and photographic negatives, damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by

Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

7. Complete startup testing of systems.

8. Submit test/adjust/balance records.

9. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with mockups, construction tools, and similar elements.

10. Advise Contracting Officers of changeover in utilities.

11. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

12. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

13. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Contracting Officer will prepare the Certificate of Substantial

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Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Contracting Officer, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

1.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Final Inspection: Final Inspection shall be defined as that period at which all work in the

Contract is 100% complete and no minor details remain to be performed. Final Pay Request will be processed for payment upon final inspection and Contracting Officer’s certification that work under the contract is 100% complete.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final

Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of Contracting Officer’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Contracting Officer.

The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Contracting Officer will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

1. Organize list of spaces in sequential order, starting with exterior areas first and proceeding from lowest floor to highest floor.

2. Organize items applying to each space by major element, including categories for ceiling, individual walls, floors, equipment, and building systems.

1.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project

Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for Contracting Officer's reference during normal working hours.

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B. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract

Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a) Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b) Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD

DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets; bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

C. Record Specifications: Submit one copy of Project's Specifications, including addenda and contract modifications. Mark copy to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.

3. Note related Change Orders and Record Drawings, where applicable.

1.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual

A. Contractor shall prepare binder covers with the printed title “Operation and Maintenance Data”, the title of the project, and all subject matter contained within the binder when multiple binders are required.

B. Contractor shall submit 3 final copies of bound in 8 ½ x 11-inch pages in binders with durable plastic covers.

1.7 WARRANTIES

A. Submittal Time: Submit written warranties on request of Contracting Officer for designated portions of the Work where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial

Completion is indicated.

B. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the

Project Manual.

1. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, thickness as necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8-1/2-by-11-inch (115-by-280-

mm) paper.

2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or

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3. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title "WARRANTIES,"

Project name, and name of Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of

Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

a) Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

b) Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

c) Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

d) Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Avoid disturbing natural weathering of exterior surfaces. Restore reflective surfaces to their original condition.

e) Remove labels that are not permanent.

f) Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or…