Solicitation 12363N23R4018 Beasore Road Repairs.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1092371

USDA-FS STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BR

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW

MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

363N

All proposal documents must be emailed to catherine.whitted@usda.gov. by 6/16/2023 by 1600 PM PDT. Emailed copy of bid bond is acceptable for proposals over $150,000.00.

CATHERINE WHITTED

DISASTER

x 05/17/2023

12363N23R4018

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Creek Fire Beasore Road Repairs

Sierra National Forest

Madera County

Estimated Price Range: $5,000,000.00 -

$10,000,000.00.

RFIs are due by June 1, 2023 by 4:00 pm PDT.

This is being set-aside 100% for Small Business in accordance with FAR 19.5.

NO FORMAL SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD.

PLEASE SEE SECTION L - 452.237-71 FOR PRE-BID

MEETING INFORMATION.

**SEND PROPOSALS AS DIRECTED IN BLOCK 8 ABOVE TO

Cathy Whitted AT catherine.whitted@usda.gov.

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

See Section F

06/16/2023

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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USDA-FS STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BR

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW

MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

363N

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12363N23R4018

IDENTIFY EACH OFFER WITH THE SOLICITATION NUMBER,

PROJECT NAME, AND NAME OF CONTRACTOR ON EACH

DOCUMENT SUBMITTED**

Delivery: 10/10/2023

Delivery Location Code: 9A40

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

1600 TOLLHOUSE RD

CLOVIS CA 93611-0532 US

Mark For:

USDA-FS STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BR

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW

MS-1138

WASHINGTON DC 20250-1138

Period of Performance: 07/03/2023 to 10/10/2023

0001 Creek (15) - CON - Roads, Creek Fire Beasore Road

Repairs

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 12363N23R4018 Project Name: Creek Fire Beasore Road Repairs

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Creek Fire Beasore Road Repairs

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

MADERA COUNTY

ITEM DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEAS.

UNIT OF

MEAS.

EST

QTY. UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST

151 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $ $

154 Contractor Testing LSQ LS 1 $ $

Disposal of culverts (600 linear feet of up to 36" diameter).

LSQ

LS 1 $ $

251 Import and place Riprap Class 1 CQ Ton 500 $ $

Import and place Caltrans 3/4" class 2 base rock. Compaction method D.

CQ Cubic

Yard 600 $ $

Full Depth Reclamation, Method 1, 6 inch depth, 22 feet wide.

CQ

Mile 5.49 $ $

3/4" Hot Mix Asphalt. Caltrans Type A, Grading: PG 64-16.

CQ

Ton 15411 $ $

Import and install 36" Corrugated metal pipes

CQ

LF 600 $ $

602 Install 36" metal end section AQ Each 10 $ $

Furnish and install 24" metal spill way (Big mac), including inlet, starter and 20 feet of flume.

AQ

Each 10 $ $

634 Permanent Pavement Markings, double yellow centerline type B (Apply 2 coats).

CQ

Mile 5.49 $ $

635 Temporary traffic control LSQ LS 1 $ $

Drainage structures maintenance

(Culverts only )

CQ

Mile 5.49 $ $

BASE Subtotal $

OPTIONAL ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEAS.

UNIT OF

MEAS.

EST

QTY. UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST

207 Geotextile (TriAx TX7) or equivalent. CQ Mile 5.49 $ $

OPTION

Subtotal

COMBINED

Total

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

*Mobilization for Optional Items - The optional mobilization line item will only be exercised if the contractor must de-mobilize prior to additional optional items are awarded.

LS – Lump Sum Additional Terms:

a) Quoters must submit prices for all Items in the Schedule of Items above.

b) Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects:

Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00

c) Mobilization does not include on-site construction activities including the movement of personnel, materials, or equipment within the project site.

d) Payment for bond premiums in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation ((FAR)

48 CFR Chapter 1) Clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under Mobilization.

e) Payment will be made IAW Section G.2. only for those Items listed on the Schedule of Items above.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Project consists of furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, incidentals, inspection, quality control and supplies necessary to repair 5.49 miles of Beasore Road.

Contractor shall clean and recondition the culverts along the road, replace 600 linear feet of 36” corrugated metal pipe and install metal end sections, locations will be marked by the COR and the length varies from 40 to 60 feet with an average depth of 6 feet. Part of this contract is the 6 inches full depth reclamation from mile post 24.14 to 29.63, install a geogrid Tensar TriAx TX7 or equivalent (Optional item), grade & compact the pulverized material, import & place base rock to correct lower areas, place rip rap on outlets and ditches, place a 4” layer of hot mix asphalt and paint two coats of a double yellow center line.

Currently Norris Creek Bridge is closed, contractors shall plan to deliver supplies and materials using Beasore road to complete the work west from Norris Creek bridge and use Minarets Road and for the remain work east from Norris Creek Bridge. There is an alternative detour route but only for high clearance vehicles and pickup trucks.

Contractor shall, without additional expense to the government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, which comply with any federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

From Oakhurst, CA (93644), travel 3.2 miles North on highway 41, turn right onto Road 222/Bass Lake Road, continue South for approximately 2.4 miles, slight left onto Beasore Road, continue for approximately 33.5 miles until reach the beginning of the project (37.504292, - 119.370184).

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The magnitude of construction for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

In addition to the specifications which are part of the base contract, the following specifications and drawings apply:

a. Drawings/Plans

Applicable Drawings/Plans

Description Pages Creek Fire Beasore Road Repairs 5

b. Fire plan for construction and service contracts 03/06/2013.

c. "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway

Projects" (FP-14, U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

d. The Supplemental Project Specifications listed in the Supplemental Specification List are applicable to this contract and are physically included in this Section (C).

Note that the specification list includes the major specifications applicable to this project. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed herein) are also fully applicable to this request for proposals and any resultant contract.

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) Spec. No. Specification Title

101 Terms, format, and definitions 102 Bid, award and execution of contract 103 Scope of work 104 Control work 105 Control of Materials 106 Acceptance of work 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts 207 Earthwork Geotextiles 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses

California Specifications for Maintenance of Roads 834 Drainage Structure Maintenance

A detailed “Work Schedule Plan” will be required prior to start of work.

C-5 Bio-Preferred

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products. The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). The following are examples of products that may be used in this contract 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 Wood Stain Interior and Exterior Paint Roof coatings Water tank coatings Adhesive and mastic removers Cleaners Wood & Concrete sealers Multipurpose Lubricants Lube chain lubricants Chain bar lubricants Flooring Acoustical composite panels Insulating foam Sealers Carpet Metalworking fluids Graffiti and grease removers Stain removers Degreasers Loose-fill and batt insulation

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 shall provide data and report for their biobased products at http://www.sam.gov .

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

C-6 CLAUSES

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

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

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

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

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

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

http://www.sam.gov/

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 INSPECTION AND TESTING PERFORMED BY GOVERNMENT

The Government will perform sampling, testing, and inspection of work in progress where these responsibilities are not expressly assigned to the Contractor by the Forest Service specifications or by the Special Project Specifications.

The Government will make inspections of the work at intervals necessary to ensure the Contractor is making steady progress and to ensure the quality of the work is in compliance with the drawings and specifications.

E-2 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

A. Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

B. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

C. Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not--

1. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3. Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4. Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (I) below.

D. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

E. The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary.

The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

F. The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

G. If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

H. If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction.

However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

I. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

E-3 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.246-12)(AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary.

The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may—

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction.

However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed with an estimated start date of July 3, 2023, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 10, 2023. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F-4 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS-

The following is a general summary of the required submittals. Other submittals are required as specified elsewhere in this contract.

Title Referenced by Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Traffic Control Plan FSSS 156 & Traffic Control Clause

14 days

Safety Plan H.16 Safety Clause 14 days Hazardous Spill Plan FAR 52.223-3 & FSSS

2 Weeks

Fire Plan Section J List of Attachments

14 days

Contractor Quality Control Plan FP-14 153.02 14 days Soil and Erosion Control Plan FSSS 157 14 days Untreated Aggregates FP-14 301 14 Days Construction Schedule 52.236-15 14 days Overload Permits Section H 14 days Certified Payrolls 52.222-8 N/A Sampling and Testing Results 154.01 14 days Site closure schedule 156.05 14 days Chip Seal 3/8” aggregate No. 4 Material Emulsified Asphalt

FP-14 407 14 days

Crack Fill Material FP-14 414 14 days Metal Spill Way FP-14 606 14 days Pavement Markings FP-14 634 14 days Pothole Patch Material FP-14 814 14 days

Shop Drawings

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project:

N/A

Material Certifications and Testing Reports

The following material certifications and/or testing reports shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by

Specification No.

Asphalt Compaction (Caltrans Type A) 403 Full Depth Reclamation Compaction 304

F-5 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitution will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

Submit separate request for each substitution on an approved form. Support each request with:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with requirements stated in contract documents:

a. Product identification, including manufacturer's name and address.

b. Manufacturer's literature; identify:

1) Product description

2) Reference standards

3) Performance and test data A. In making formal request for substitution the Contractor represents he/she:

1. Have investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that originally specified.

2. Will provide same warranties and bond for substitute as for originally specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

4. Will waive claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, but not:

a. Costs under separate contracts.

b. Contracting Officer costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

B. The Contractor assumes full responsibility that the substitution and/or alternate items or procedures proposed will meet the job requirements.

C. The Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of redesign and modifications to this and other parts of the work caused by the substitutions or alternates furnished.

F-6 SUBMITTAL FORMAT

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

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

3. Name of Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer.

4. Specification section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

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

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

Submittals shall be sent to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 14 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams.

G.2 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer designates the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contracting Officer’s Representative 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative, 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the Contracting Officer’s Representative. If the Contracting Officer’s Representative 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.

Contracting Officers Representative:

Name: Pablo Gonzalez Phone Number: 559-392-0423

G.3 CONTRACT RELEASE

When submitting final payment, Contractor shall provide a signed and dated contract release that includes the following information: "In consideration of receipt of final payment in the amount of $__________ Contractor hereby releases the United States of America from any and all obligations arising under this contract and any modifications thereof except as reserved herein. Reservations: ______________"

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SITE SAFETY PLAN

The contractor shall submit a written site specific Safety Control Plan to ensure safety compliance when coordinating construction activities. The intent is to use this plan as a basis for evaluation and discussion at the pre-work and subsequent meetings to insure safe contractor operations. It will also be used as the safety standard during the course of the construction project.

H.2 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or natural features not designated for treatment. The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on site, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer and the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES), telephone 1-800-852-7550.

Moisture Sensitive Soils

Contractors are cautioned that the roadway structure is designed so that the completed road will support highway legal loads during a limited use season. Construction equipment often subjects the uncompleted roadway structure to loadings it is not designed to support. This is especially critical during periods of excessive moisture. Materials on this project are sensitive to excessive moisture and will require careful selection and scheduling of equipment to permit efficient operation. Any damage resulting from operations, which renders the material unsuitable for use or results in potential siltation of streams, will be corrected by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

H.3 AGAR 452.228-71 INSURANCE COVERAGE (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

H.4 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND POLLUTION (AGAR

452.236-74) (NOV 1996)

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments;

or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

H-5 MATERIAL SOURCE

None

H.6 SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENT

As provided for in the Specifications, and as shown on the drawings.

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

b. Weather. Average low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 30 ºF in the winter months to around 50 ºF in the summer months, while average high temperatures range from 60 ºF in winter to around 100 ºF in the summer. The average precipitation at the project site varies from less than 1 inch per month during the summer months to around 4 inches per month during the winter months. Snowstorms and freezing temperatures can occur in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at any time, and may cause a temporary shutdown of work. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can persist during the fall, winter and spring.

Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

c. Work Hours. Work hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend equipment work is not allowed at any time during the Work unless approved in writing by the CO.

Dogs and pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

e. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

f. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

g. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on

National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

h. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

i. Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the onsite burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

j. Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

H.8 FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

(a) The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to or paid for by the Contractor at prevailing rates charged to the Government or, where the utility is produced by the Government, at reasonable rates determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

(b) The Contractor, at its expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

Utility Services: None

H.9 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FAR 52.236-7 (NOV 1991)

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

H.10 POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

(a) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information.

The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

(b) The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

1. Traffic hazards 4. Heavy equipment operations

a. Narrow Gravel or native surface forest roads

a. Backing into objects

b. Long, steep grades (less than 20% b. Steep side slopes or soft ground for rollovers

c. Logging Traffic c. Refueling hazards

d. Unskilled visitor traffic d. Exceeding equipment limitations

e. Dusty conditions hindering visibility behind vehicles

e. Unsafe equipment / lack of safety equipment

2. Work environment f. Operator fatigue

a. Inclement weather for potential hypo/hyperthermia

5. Excavation

b. High winds that can bring down trees a. Slope or trench wall instability

c. Wet, snowy or ice conditions making ground unstable

6. Truck Driving & Trailer Towing

d. High db noise a. Increased stopping distance

e. Insects, plants, animals b. Loads insecurely lashed

3. Communications c. Low clearances (power lines, etc.)

a. Cell phone or radio availability for emergencies

H.11 SALVAGE RIGHTS

No Contractor salvage rights exist under the contract unless specifically provided elsewhere herein.

H.12 PROSECUTION OF WORK

(a) Construction activity shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other hours are approved in writing by the CO.

(b) The Contractor shall use measures and precautions necessary to warn and protect the public and Government personnel during work at the project site. Such actions include, but are not limited to, furnishing and maintaining barricades and signs around the work site and roping off the area.

H.13 PROTECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, Contractor shall preserve and protect all site improvements within the work area and shall replace or repair all improvements damaged by construction activities at no additional cost to the government.

H-14 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS

Unless substitute measures or equipment are authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, protection of air and water quality will include the use of approved chemical toilets by all persons engaged construction under this contract. Such facilities shall be furnished by Contractor in quantities and at locations approved by the Engineer. No habitation or overnight dwelling by employees of Contractor will be permitted on National Forest land without advance written approval from the Contracting Officer.

H-15 FINAL CLEANUP

Contractor shall remove and dispose all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area.

Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to construction refuse such as wood, cardboard, plastic, strapping, cords, string, wire, concrete flashing or waste, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. The Contractor shall also remove and dispose of upon completion of construction, all stakes, old flagging, and similar debris within the project area. This Cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made. All debris shall be disposed of off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements. Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off National Forest Land.

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

During the Work, the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

H-16 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431-433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of

1979 (PL 96-95 and 36 CFR 261.9(e)) shall be identified on the ground by Forest Service.

Forest Service may unilaterally modify or cancel this contract to protect an area, object of antiquity, artifact, or similar object which is or may be entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object or artifact is discovered or identified. Discovery of such areas or objects by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.

Contractor shall protect all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture against destruction, obliteration, removal or damage during Contractor's Operations. In accordance with 36 CFR 296.14(c), Contractor shall bear costs of restoration, provided that such payment shall not relieve Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law.

Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated within such areas except on roads.

Unless agreed otherwise, trees will not be felled into such areas.

H.17 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:

(a) Contract Quantities (CQ). These quantities denote the final number or 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 that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. 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 measurement of completed work.

(d) Vehicle Quantities (VQ). These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

(e) 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.

H.18 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades

(a) Unless a Pay Item for Construction Staking is included in the Schedule of Items, the Government will set initial construction stakes establishing lines, slopes, and continuous control points, reference lines, and benchmarks for other structures and improvements and will furnish the Contractor with all necessary information relating to lines, slopes, and grades.

(b) These stakes and control points shall constitute the field control from which the Contractor shall establish other necessary controls and execute the work. The Contractor shall furnish, without additional compensation, all additional stakes, all templates, batter boards, and other materials and supplies necessary for marking and maintaining points and lines established.

If any construction control points have been destroyed or displaced or are erroneous, the Contractor shall promptly notify the…