Solicitation 1205M620Q0052 Carlton Complex Fence Repair.pdf

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1205M620Q0052 05/06/2020 UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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Everett, WA 98201

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JORGE A SOMOZA 425 783-6053 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

CARLTON COMPLEX BURNED

FENCE REPAIR 2020 PROJECT

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Methow Valley Ranger District

Do Not Enter Prices Here

See Schedule of Items

Mail Quote to Contracting Officer Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A

Everett, WA 98201 or e-mail to jsomoza@usda.gov or fax at

(425) 783-0129

Technical Point of Contact Kelly Baraibar at 509-996-4019 or email kelly.baraibar@usda.gov or Dean McFetridge at 509-996-4030 or email lowell.mcfetridge@usda.gov

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

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

CARLTON COMPLEX BURNED FENCE REPAIR 2020 PROJECT

OKANOGAN COUNTY

Item Number Description Estimated Quantity (mi.)

Estimated price per foot Total price

Finley/Benson Boundary fence – four wire

Repair four-wire fence to Forest Service Specifications

1.07

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Carlton Complex Burned Fence Repair project consists of the repair of approximately 1 mile of four-strand barbwire fence. The fenceline is in a mix of grasslands and burned forest (mostly all pine) in mostly genital topography but with two relatively deep and steep draws. There are no live trees anywhere along the fenceline.

The fence will need to be repaired to Forest Service specifications that are designed to make the damaged fence functional to stop cattle and to upgrade some old nonconventional steel posts on one section of fence. Fence materials will be provided by the Forest Service and will be made available at the Winthrop District office. There is no direct road access to the fenceline, but ATV/UTV access will likely be possible.

Fenceline clearing will be primarily the felling and bucking of dead standing trees and down trees. There is approximately 0.22 miles of a relatively high density burned snags, 0.35 miles of a light density burned snags and 0.46 miles of grassland with no snags. There are virtually no shrubs. All trees within falling distance of the fence will be felled but most are 4 to 8 inches in diameter with a mix of larger snags but few over 20 inches. Repair work consists of splicing, retightening, and refastening the wire; replacing severely burned, rusted, or missing barb wire (~0.15 miles), replacing unconventional steel posts (a 0.33 mile section), and replacing inline brace trees with posts or braces.

Steel EasyFence® brace panels will be used instead of wood braces in most all cases at stretch points to replace braces/inline trees and where more structure is needed in the fencline. There will also be some replacing of burned wood posts, bent or damaged steel posts, and replacing burned braces but there are very few spots that need these repairs. Approximately 0.2 miles of fence will need new wood stays – most of the fence does not have stays.

Contractor will furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, services, and facilities. The Forest Service will furnish all materials. Work should start as soon as possible to avoid any fire closures.

C.2 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The fence location is T33N, T23E, Section 31, in a roadless area between lower Benson Creek and the mouth of Finley Canyon. The North half of the fencline can be accessed from the Lower Beaver Creek road off of Highway 20 and then onto the Finley Canyon road. Follow the Finely Canyon road (300) in about 2 miles to the prominent switchback in the SW corner of Section 29.

The 300 junctions to the south up the hill off the road that goes on up Finely Canyon, which is about 1/3 mile past the pond in the bottom of Finely Canyon (Wenner Lake).

As there are no roads directly to the fenceline, UTV access is limited. There is a steep draw between most of the fenceline and the switchback on the 300 road. We are hopeful that a suitable off road access route can be found from the Benson Creek side and a route can also be found down into the steep draw to access the north 1/3 mile of the fence. There is a private road up the bottom of the canyon to the west of the fence (Wenner Lakes). It may be possible to gain access from this road but permission from private land owners would be needed. (See project map).

C.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for BURNED FENCE Repair

C.3.1 Fence Repair Steps:

1. Clear right-of-way of dead standing trees and down wood.

2. Remove any burned wood stays, wood posts, wood scabs, and trees from wire.

3. Replace all burned wood posts/braces with steel posts, wood posts, EasyFence braces, or rock jacks.

4. Replace all burned inline trees with either steel posts, wood posts, EasyFence braces, or rock jacks. Stretch points would require braces or rock jacks.

5. Replace all damaged steel posts with new ones (broken or severely bent, and unconventional).

6. Splice all broken wire and replace any missing wire or severely burned or rusted wire.

7. Tighten wire uniformly by sections between stretch points or where needed.

8. Add stays to fence to identify sections.

9. Clip to steel posts and staple wire to wood posts.

C.3.2 Clearing:

1. The fence line corridor shall be cleared to an approximate width of 12 feet, measuring 6 feet on each side of fence centerline. There is no live trees to remove. Stumps shall be cut no higher than 12 inches above the ground. Small diameter brush such as snowberry/current/willow can be cleared to facilitate construction but not required. Large shrubs containing stems greater than 1 inch basal diameter shall be cleared.

2. All dead down trees that are within the fence line corridor shall be removed. Down trees greater than 20 inches may be left on the outside of the center of the fenceline (west or north side).

3. All dead standing trees that are within 6 feet of the fence centerline (fence line corridor) shall be removed. Stumps shall be cut no higher than 12 inches above the ground.

4. All dead trees less than 20 inches DBH that are within falling distance of the fence line shall be felled. No limit on stump height.

5. Trees that have wire imbedded can be high-stumped above the wire.

6. Slash created by clearing fence line will be scattered outside of the fence line corridor.

C.3.3 Spacing:

1. Wood posts, steel posts, and braces will be replaced at the same spacing as the existing fence.

2. In the event posts cannot be set in the ground to meet required post spacing, the contractor may build wooden rock jacks (see C.8 below)

3. EasyFence braces shall be installed to replace burned trees that were used as stretch points.

C.3.4 Additional Requirements:

1. Wood material shall be placed in the fence with the larger end down.

2. Repair wire tie-downs where damaged. Rock hangers or steel post deadmans will be used.

Rock hangers shall be constructed of barbed wire and placed around the rock in two directions to form a cradle (exhibit 10). Tie downs shall not be substituted for other structures.

C.3.5 Post Holes and setting:

1. Corner, gate, angle and brace postholes – and all EasyFence brace posts – shall be set/driven at least 30 inches deep (2 ft. 6 in.). (Exhibits 1, 2, 3)

2. Posts (metal and wood) shall be set as nearly vertical as possible with the straight side of the posts in line on the wire side.

3. Back fill shall consist of loose dry soil or rock wherever possible and must be well tamped around each post to secure a firm post.

4. Steel posts must be driven until the tops of the anchor plates are well imbedded beneath the ground. Steel posts used for EasyFence braces shall be 7 ft. and driven into the ground a minimum of 30 in. No more than 6 inches of post should be showing above the 4 ft. panel.

(Exhibit 3, 4) All 7 foot posts that FS provides will be painted red on the top.

C.3.6 Replacing burned wood posts, stays and braces

1. Wood stay material shall only be provided by FS. There is no native live trees for stay material.

2. Burned inline corner trees with fenceline at a 90 degree angle will be replaced with an

EasyFence corner brace.

3. Burned inline corner trees or posts supporting fencelines greater than 90 degrees will be replaced with a single wood post with 2 steel post wire anchors (deadmans). Using steel posts to replace burned inline trees or wood posts will not be accepted. (Exhibit 9)

4. All wood material used for braces shall be treated wood material as provided by FS.

C.3.7 Wire:

A. Spacing

1. Repair fence to original wire spacing. The spacing will usually be obvious, if not, follow the spacing in exhibit 2 for four strand fence.

B. Wire stretching:

1. All wires shall be tightened with wire stretchers prior to placement of stays. Each wire shall have ALL of the slack removed. Wire shall not be overtightened.

2. Staples shall be used in all wooden posts and stays. Staples shall be driven at a slant to prevent the wood from splitting. Staples shall be driven snug to the wire, but loose enough to allow the wire to slip through the staple when expanding and contracting.

Galvanizing on the wire shall not be nicked or broken due to excessive driving of the staples. (Exhibit 5)

3. When splicing, wire ends shall be wrapped tightly back around wire at least 4 times.

4. Wire clips shall not be twisted completely around the wire. Insure that the clips hold the wire securely to the post but can easily be removed to re-stretch wire with future maintenance.

C. Wire type:

1. Use barbless 12.5 gauge wire for splicing and brace construction.

2. Use barbed 12.5 gauge wire for replacing missing or damaged barb wire.

C.3.8 Rock Jacks:

In the event posts cannot be set in the ground to meet required post spacing, the contractor may build wooden rock jacks or the contractor may anchor the wire into a rock outcrop. Rock jack design must not deviate from the specification in the exhibits 7a, 7b and 8 other than the size of the wood material, which can be longer and larger in diameter. Reasonably sized rocks shall be placed on rock jacks such that the jack adequately supports the fenceline. If wood material is splitting, larger diameter wood shall be used; or pre-drill holes; or smaller nails can be used. The inspector will ensure adequate size materials are available.

C.3.9 Barbed Wire Gate repair:

1. Repair gates to original width (if known) and to specifications in (Exhibit 6, 1, 3, 4).

There will likely be two gates, both 10-12 ft.

2. Wire gate stay requirements:

Gate size Total number of stays including end stays

16 ft. 6 13-15 ft. 5 10-12 ft. 4

C.3.10 New Fence

Where the fence is completely washed out or where it needs extended (on flagged very north end), construct new fence with the same specifications as with fence repair (C.3.1-C.3.9).

C.4 AGAR 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.

C.5 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

(FEB 1988)

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

C.6 BIOBASED PRODUCTS

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

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., 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 listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

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

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

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 awarded Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

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.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from contract award through December 31st 2020.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 FAR 52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

G.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

G.3 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of contract award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

The COR is delegated full authority under this contract except for the following actions which are reserved for the Contracting Officer:

1. Approve Change Orders and Modifications

2. Take Action to terminate the contract for default or Government convenience

3. Make contract adjustments under the Differing Site Conditions clause

4. Grant extensions of contract time.

5. Approve assignment of claims.

6. Make final decisions under the Disputes clause

7. Make final acceptance under the contract.

8. Make final decisions under the Suspension of Work clause.

9. Make equitable adjustments.

10. Authorize change in amount of Payment Retention.

11. Approve subcontractors.

12. Approve payment with deductions or final payment.

13. Approve use and possession prior to completion.

14. Enforce the warranty provisions.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.203-19 Prohibition of Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement or Statements (JAN 2017)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JULY 2016) 52.204-19 Iincorporation by Reference of Representation and Certifications (DEC 2014)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JULY 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2019) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2020)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) 52.222-20 Contract for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000

(MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JULY 2014) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (AUG 2018) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(AUG 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html Tiffany Taylor **NOTE**[USE IF CONTRACT REQUIRES PHYSICAL ACCESS TO GOV’T FACILITY OR INFORMATION SYSTEM]

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-16 Progress Payments (APR 2012)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (AUG 2019) 52.245-1 Government Property (JAN 2017) Alternate I (APR 2012)

52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability—Services (FEB 1997) 52.246-26 Reporting Nonconforming Items (DEC 2019)

52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short From)

(APR 1984)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988)

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I.2 FAR 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE—UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT

(OCT 1997)

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications).

(b) Representations and other instructions.

(c) Contract clauses.

(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(e) The specifications.

I.3 FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

WG-2 $ 17.27

WG-3 $ 18.66

I.4 FAR 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEPT 2013)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall make maximum use of biobased products that are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated items unless—

(1) The product cannot be acquired—

(i) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(ii) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(iii) At a reasonable price.

(2) The product is to be used in an application covered by a USDA categorical exemption (see 7 CFR 3201.3(e)). For example, all USDA-designated items are exempt from the preferred procurement requirement for the following:

(i) Spacecraft system and launch support equipment.

(ii) Military equipment, i.e., a product or system designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at http://www.biopreferred.gov .

(c) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall—

(1) Report to http://www.sam.gov , with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30; and

(2) Submit this report not later than—

(i) October 31 of each year during contract performance; and

(ii) At the end of contract performance.

http://uscode.house.gov/ http://uscode.house.gov/ http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Title Pages

1. Specification List 0

2. Supplemental Specifications 0

3. Project Drawings 13 Page No Description 1 Exhibit 1 1 2 Exhibit 2 1 3 Exhibit 3a, 3b and 3c 3 4 Exhibit 4 1 5 Exhibit 5 1 6 Exhibit 6 1 7 Exhibit 7a 1 8 Exhibit 7b 1 9 Exhibit 8 1 10 Exhibit 9 1 11 Exhibit 10 1

4. DOL Wage Decision No. 1977-0209 Revision 63 4

5. Fire Protection and Suppression (R6-FS-6300-52) 6

6. Past and Current Contract Information 1

Exhibit 2

T-133 steel post 48 inch wooden stay

Anchor plates well imbedded beneath the ground in ch es

Variable

Exhibit 3a EasyFence® Panel Installation

Step 1:

Drive Post #1. Post should be T-133 7 feet in length or longer. Clamp Large Panel to the post as shown.

Step 2:

Move the panel slightly out of line. Drive post #2, as shown, in order for the post hole driver to clear the brace panel.

Note: Be sure the 7 ft. or longer post is imbedded approximately 30 in. into the ground with about 6 in. extending above the panel and the post is tight against the brace panel.

It works best to drive the post at a slight angle away from the panel and then bend the post to the panel to clamp it.

7 ft. post shall be driven into ground at least 30 inches

No more than 6 in. of post above the 4 foot panel

Exhibit 3b Step 3:

After driving post #2, hold it tightly against the top of the Large Panel. At the same time, secure both the Large and Small Brace Panels at the top of the post with a clamp. Attach a second clamp at the bottom of the panels and T post.

Note: If rocky soil prevents post from fitting tightly against brace panel, bend the T post to the brace panel to fit tight. If rock prevent adequate depth of steel posts, move panel up or down the fenceline.

Step 4:

Drive post #3 and secure Small Brace Panel to it as shown.

7 ft. post

5.5 ft. post

This post can be driven in as far as needed to be solid.

End Brace Panel

H Brace Panel

Exhibit 3c

Step 5:

On slopes or grades adjust the brace up or down as needed.

For sandy soils or swamps a "dead man" post may be used to provide extra support. A T-133 post is driven into the ground next to the original T-133 post and panel until only the top ~12 in. is above ground. This "dead man" post is then clamped to the original post and panel.

Not shown in diagram but an additional post is driven next to any one or more of the three posts until most of the length of the dead man post is in the ground.

Exhibit 4 Corner braces

In-Line and End Braces

End brace

Inline brace

Exhibit 6

Gate using EasyFence Panels.

Gate width is variable. Gate materials are barb wire and stay material. Follow specs for installing easy fence panels.

Double wrap barbless wire and staple to end stay and make sure wire is fixed to diagonal panel bracing and T-posts on top and bottom.

Double wrap barbless wire and make sure it is fixed to the diagonal panel bracing and T-posts at bottom and top.

Two 7 ft. T-133 posts – one on each side of the brace panel

Exhibit 8: Rock Jack

A. Side View of Rock Jack

B. Front View of Rock Jack Showing Wire Placement C. Side View of Rock Jack Showing Rock Placement

Diagonal Brace:

6-7 ft.

3-4 in. post

A-Frame:

5 ft. x 5 ft.

4-5 in. posts

Ground Frame:

3 in. posts overlapping the A-frame and diagonal brace at the base

Platform:

2-3 in. posts or 2x4 boards fitted to frame

Special Instructions:

Wrap 3 posts at top of A-frame securely with 12.5 gauge barbed or barbless wire

Special Instructions:

Place rock under 3 points of frame where they contact the ground to support the frame

Use 6-8 in spiral galvanized nails or smaller as appropriate to avoid splitting wood or nail points extending through wood

Gully and Stream Crossing Designs

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"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 1977-0209 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 63 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 02/19/2020 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.80 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2020. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Washington

Area: Washington Statewide **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Forestry Industry

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 16.02 08040 - Choker Setter 19.19 08070 - Faller/Bucker 27.35 08100 - Fire Lookout 12.21 08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 21.67 08190 - Forestry Technician 21.67 08200 - Forestry Truck Driver 21.67 08250 - General Forestry Laborer 16.01 08280 - Nursery Specialist 19.85 08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 12.21 08340 - Tree Climber 17.90 08370 - Tree Planter 16.02 08400 - Tree Planter Mechanical 16.02

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-0209/63?index=wd&is_active=true&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state… 2/4 sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.54 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $181.60 per week or $786.93 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.22 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $168.80 per week or $731.47 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 1 week paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 2 weeks after 2 years; and 3 weeks after 5 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor wherever employed and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract by the employer by the state or local law etc.) the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-0209/63?index=wd&is_active=true&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state… 3/4 adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost) reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning daily washing or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract by the contractor by law or by the nature of the work there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION **

Under the policy and guidance contained in All Agency Memorandum No. 159 the Wage and Hour Division does not recognize for section 4(c) purposes prospective wage rates and fringe benefit provisions that are effective only upon such contingencies as ""approval of Wage and Hour issuance of a wage determination incorporation of the wage determination in the contract adjusting the contract price etc."" (The relevant CBA section) in the collective bargaining agreement between (the parties) contains contingency language that Wage and Hour does not recognize as reflecting ""arm's length negotiation"" under section 4(c) of the Act and 29 C.F.R. 5.11(a) of the regulations. This wage determination therefore reflects the actual CBA wage rates and fringe benefits paid under the predecessor contract.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" Fifth Edition (Revision 1) dated September 2015 unless otherwise indicated.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE

Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444)

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e. the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination) be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e. appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-0209/63?index=wd&is_active=true&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state… 4/4 and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification wage rate and/or fringe benefits which shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iv)(C)(vi)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s) a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s) job description(s) and rationale for proposed wage rate(s) including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved or where there is no authorized representative the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees to the Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt the Wage and Hour Division approves modifies or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember it is not the job title but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split combine or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination."

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION

FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION

1. Fire Period and Closed Season

Specific fire prevention measures are listed below and shall be effective for the period April 1 to October 31 of each year. The Forest Service may change the dates of said period by advance written notice if justified by unusual weather or other conditions. Required tools and equipment shall be kept currently in serviceable condition and immediately available for initial attack on fires.

2. Fire Plan

Before starting any operations on the project, the Contractor, Permittee, Licensee, or Purchaser, hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”, shall prepare a fire plan in cooperation with the Contracting Officer providing for the prevention and control of fires in the project area.

The Contractor shall certify compliance with fire protection and suppression requirements before beginning operations during the fire period and closed season, and shall update such certification when operations change.

3. Substitute Measures

The Contracting Officer may by written notice authorize substitute measures or equipment or may waive specific requirements during periods of low fire danger.

4. Emergency Measures

The Forest Service may require emergency measures, including the necessary shutting down of equipment or portions of operations in the project area during periods of fire emergency created by hazardous climatic conditions.

5. Fire Control

The Contractor shall, independently and in cooperation with the Forest Service, take all reasonable action to prevent and suppress fires in the project area. Independent initial action shall be prompt and shall include the use of all personnel and equipment available in the project area.

For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor's operations, the Contractor shall place employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Any individual hired by the Forest Service will be employed in

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(Rev. 5/97) accordance with the Interagency Pay Plan for Emergency Firefighters. The Forest Service will compensate the Contractor for equipment rented at firefighting equipment rates common in the area, or at prior agreed to rates.

6. Compliance with State Forest Laws

Listing of specific fire precautionary measures herein is not intended to relieve the Contractor in any way from compliance with the State Fire Laws covering fire prevention and suppression equipment, applicable to operations under this contract, permit or license.

7. Fire Precautions

Specific fire precautionary measures are as follows:

a. Smoking and Open Fires

Smoking and fires shall be permitted only at the option of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not allow open fires on the project area without advance permission in writing from Forest Service.

Unless restricted by State Law or Federal Regulation, smoking shall be permitted only in such portions of the project area that are free of flammable material. Smokers shall sit down to smoke in such a position that any burning material will fall within a cleared area, and shall extinguish and press out in mineral soil all burning material before leaving the cleared area.

b. Fire Extinguishers and Equipment on Trucks, Tractors, etc.

All power-driven equipment operated by the Contractor on National Forest land, except portable fire pumps, shall be equipped with one fire extinguisher having a UL rating of at least 5 BC, and one "D" handled or long handled round point shovel, size "0" or larger. In addition, each motor patrol, truck and passenger-carrying vehicle shall be equipped with a double-bit axe or Pulaski, 3-1/2 pounds or larger.

Equipment shall be kept in a serviceable condition and shall be readily available.

c. Power Saws

Each gasoline power saw operator shall be equipped with a pressurized chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight, and one long-handled round point shovel, size "0" or larger. The extinguisher shall be kept in possession of the saw operator at all times. The shovel shall be accessible to the operator within 1 minute.

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d. Extinguishers

One refill for each type or one extra extinguisher sufficient to replace each size extinguisher required on equipment shall be safely stored in the fire tool box or other agreed upon place on the project area that is protected and readily available.

e. Spark Arresters and Mufflers

Each internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a spark arrester meeting either

(1) USDA Forest Service Standard 5100-1a, or (2) appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a) as now or hereafter amended unless it is:

(1) Equipped with a turbine-driven exhaust supercharger such as the turbocharger.

There shall be no exhaust bypass.

(2) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck, or medium truck up to 40,000 GVW, used on roads and equipped with a factory-designed muffler complete with baffles and an exhaust system in good working condition.

(3) A heavy duty truck, such as a dump or log truck, or other vehicle used for commercial hauling, used only on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler and with a vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.

Exhaust equipment described in this subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers, shall be properly installed and constantly maintained in serviceable condition.

f. Emergency Fire Precautions

The Contractor shall restrict operations in accordance with the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels listed below. The Forest Service may change the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels to other values upon revision of the National Fire Danger Rating System and may change the specific Industrial Fire Precaution Levels when such changes are necessary for the protection of the National Forest. When sent to the Contractor, the revised Industrial Fire Precaution Levels will supersede the attached levels.

INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS SCHEDULE

LEVEL INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION (IFPL)

I. Closed season - Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A fire watch/security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.

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II. Partial hootowl - The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time:

a. Power saws, except at loading sites;

b. Cable yarding;

c. Blasting;

d. Welding or cutting of metal.

III. Partial shutdown - The following shall be prohibited except as indicated:

Cable yarding - except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages may be operated between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time, when all block and moving lines, except the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended 10 feet above the ground;

Power saws - except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor/skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time.

In addition, the following are permitted between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time:

a. Tractor/skidder operations;

b. Mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material;

c. Blasting;

d. Welding or cutting of metal;

e. Any other spark-emitting operation not specifically mentioned.

IV. General shutdown - All operations are prohibited.

The following definitions shall apply to these Industrial Fire Precaution Levels:

Cable yarding systems: A yarding system employing cables and winches in a fixed position.

Closed season (Fire Precautionary Period): That season of the year when a fire hazard exists as declared by the responsible agency official.

Contracting Officer: The person executing the contract, permit or license on behalf of the Government and includes that person's designated representative, acting within the limits of their authority or the duly appointed successor to the individuals.

Loading sites/woods site/project area: A place where any product or material (including but not limited to logs, firewood, slash, soil, rock, poles, posts, etc.) is placed in or upon a truck or other vehicle.

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Low hazard area: Means any area where the responsible agency representative (WDNR, ORF, BIA, BLM) determines the combination of elements reduces the probability of fire starting…