Solicitation_1240BJ22R0009.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1240BJ22R0009

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

x NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

04/01/2022

PAGE OF PAGES

1 55

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

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

1054798

6. PROJECT NO.

GAOA

7. ISSUED BY CODE 0116 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

All proposal documents must be emailed to joseph.korst@usda.gov. An e-mail copy of Bid Bond is acceptable for proposals valued at $150,000.00 or greater

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TONGASS NF KETCHIKAN AREA FED BLDG

648 MISSION STREET

KETCHIKAN AK 99901

9. FOR a. NAME

INFORMATION

JOSEPH KORST CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

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

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

Hyder Creek Wildlife Observation Site and Titan Trail Maintenance: Boardwalk Construction

Ketchikan Misty Ranger District Tongass National Forest

Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000

Technical POC: Dave Wenner, David.Wenner@usda.gov Contractual POC: Joey Korst, Joseph.Korst@usda.gov

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1600 (hour) local time

05/02/2022 (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 .

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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.

d. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected .

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85) Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance 10 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, x notice to proceed. The performance period is x mandatory negotiable. (SeeSection F .)

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

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

YES NO 12b. CALENDAR DAYS x x mailto:joseph.korst@usda.gov mailto:David.Wenner@usda.gov mailto:Joseph.Korst@usda.gov

AMOUNTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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.)

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

Continued...

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

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to issuing office.)

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,

29. AWARD

(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)

ROXANNE D. ANDERSON

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

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED

1240BJ22R0009

PAGE OF

3 55

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

Delivery: 10/21/2022 Delivery Location Code: 0A02

KETCHIKAN RANGER DISTRICT

3031 TONGASS AVENUE

KETCHIKAN AK 99901 US

Period of Performance: 05/16/2022 to 10/21/2022

GAOA Fish Crk Wildlife Observation Site & Titan Trl Maint: Post Replacement

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 1240BJ22R0009 Project Name: GAOA Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site, Trail Maintenance, and Boardwalk Construction

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

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

RESPONDENTS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROVISIONS

M.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

CLIN

(Contract Line Item

No.)

DESCRIPTION

METHOD OF

MEASURE

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Base Bid

15101 Mobilization LS ALL 1 $ $

06 10 00 (2) Replace Posts AQ EA 153 $ $

03 10 00 (3) Sinkhole Repair LS ALL 1 $ $

03 30 00 (4) Concrete Pavement Patch AQ SF 315 $ $

Base Total $

Option Items

03 10 00 (A) Underdrain System Installation AQ LF 18 $ $

Option Item Total $

Project Total $

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

LS – Lump Sum Additional Terms:

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

2) Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects:

Between $250,000 and $500,000.

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

4) 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.

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

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Description of Work / Scope of the Contract

The Work covered in the Contract Documents generally includes deferred maintenance at the Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site. Work items include the demolition and replacement of existing timber boardwalk posts and hardware as well as repair of a sinkhole in the paved parking area.

The site is an active brown bear and black bear area in a remote location without communications. The site is adjacent to an anadromous stream requiring protection from construction impacts. Minimize impacts or potential harm to wildlife, the creek, existing recreation facilities to remain, and the surrounding landscape.

The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in the contract.

CLIN WORK DESCRIPTION

1 Mobilization 2 Replace bolted timber boardwalk posts as flagged by the COR.

3 Cut asphalt pavement, excavate sinkhole, remove any unsuitable material encountered, backfill and compact with suitable subgrade.

4 Prepare subgrade and pour concrete pavement patch based upon approved Concrete Mix Design.

Option Items

A Install an underdrain system, composed of a geotextile lined trench, drain rock and a 6” perforated CPP

C.2 Project Location and Access

The project site is located on Salmon River Road, approximately 3 miles from Hyder, Alaska. Hyder is accessible from the Alaska highway through Stewart, British Columbia. Hyder is also accessible from Ketchikan, Alaska, by float plane or boat. The Alaska Marine Highway may provide limited service to Hyder.

C.3 Reference Codes, Standards, and Specifications

1. The Contractor shall construct the Work specified herein in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and the referenced portions of those referenced codes, standards, and specifications listed herein.

2. All construction shall comply with the following:

A. Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14 https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

B. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMP’S Soil and Water Conservation Handbook FSH 2509.22 http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_ April2012.pdf

C. All applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

D. Other codes, reference standards, specifications and regulations referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed here) are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.

3. In case of conflict between codes, reference standards, Drawings and the other Contract Documents, the most stringent requirements shall govern. All conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the CO for clarification and directions prior to ordering or providing any materials or furnishing labor. The Contractor shall bid for the most stringent requirements.

C.5 Information about the Site

Quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

There will not be a Pre-Bid Tour for the project. Prospective quoters are encouraged to tour the site prior to quoting.

With their quote, the Contractor acknowledges that they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the Government.

For information about the project site, contact the following individual:

Name: David Wenner Address: R10 - Tongass NF – Thorne Bay RD https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf http://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf

1312 Federal Way, Thorne Bay, AK Telephone: 907.828-3242 E-mail: david.wenner@usda.gov

C.6 Clauses

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.

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 / task order.

The specifications shown in the specification listing contained in the attachments are applicable to this contract. All specifications not included in the specification listing but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable. The specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached

C.7 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.

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.

Graffiti and grease removers Insulation foam Concrete and asphalt release fluids Fluid-filled transformers Wood and concrete sealers Composite panels mailto:david.wenner@usda.gov

Adhesive and mastic removers Carpets Roof coating Hydraulic fluid Diesel fuel additives Greases Dust suppressant 2-cycle engine oil Absorbents

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.

C.8 Required Submittals

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

Submittal Title Referenced By

Specification No.

Submittal Date

Schedule of Work / Progress Schedule Schedules for Construction Contracts (FAR 52.236-15)

With Quote.

Job Specific Safety Plan including how Contractor will apply to the requirements regarding COVID.

Accident Prevention, (FAR 42.236-13)

COVID information with Quote. Rest of Safety Plan Prior to Work Starting

Copy of Required Insurance Coverage Insurance work on Government Installation (FAR 52.228-5)

Prior to Work Starting http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Designation of Representative

R6-FS-6300-6

Superintendence by Contract (FAR 52.236-6)

At the Post Award Conference

Notification of Subcontracting & SF1413 - Statement and Acknowledgement for each Subcontractor including Owner/Operators and other Sole Proprietorship Subcontractors [not required for material suppliers]

Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

(FAR 52.236-11)

Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work

Payroll Records WH347 Certified Payrolls submitted weekly

Basic Contract Payrolls and Basic Records (FAR 52.222-8)

Weekly

Drug Free Workplace Policy (If applicable)

Drug-Free Workplace

(FAR 52.223-6)

Prior to Work Starting

Release of Claims Form Section G Prior to Final Payment Biobased or BioPreferred Products FAR 52.223-2 With Quote and in accordance with Clause Other Submittals Section C As required in Specifications and Plans

C.9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The technical specifications will be attached as listed in Section J.1.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

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

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEP 2000) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than October 30, 2022. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages—Construction (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of [Contracting Officer insert amount] for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within _15_days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held by Teleconference .

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984)

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.

A. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by observations and measurements.

B. Transportation facilities: Hyder is accessible from the Alaska highway through Stewart, British Columbia. Hyder is also accessible from Ketchikan, Alaska, by float plane or boat. The Alaska Marine Highway may provide limited service to Hyder.

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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 compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerance.

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.

Warning Signs and Restrictions

Contractor shall be totally responsible for safety signing, barricades and other signing to maintain a safe site to the public and Government employees.

Job Specific Safety Plan

Prior to allowing any work to commence on the project, the Contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that is in accordance with OSHA Regulations. The Plan shall recognize the inherently hazardous conditions that will exist on this contract. Some of these hazardous conditions are, but not limited to: handling hazardous material, loading and unloading of materials, site security, noises and dust. Such safety plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work. The safety plan shall include the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that the Contractor provides for his/her employees at no cost to them. It shall include how often the PPE is inspected to ensure that it is not defective or damaged. It shall include steps the Contractor takes to ensure that his/her workers are using the PPE on the worksite and what steps the Contractor uses if an employee is found to be working without the required PPE. The Contractor shall include any safety training he/she provides to his/her employees.

The safety plan must also describe the Contractor’s efforts and response to adaptively comply with current and future State of Alaska COVID-19 Health Mandates along with any other Federal, State or Local requirements. The Contractor must include in their safety plan how they intend to comply with existing requirements and maintain flexibility to comply with changes as they occur. If travel is anticipated, a copy of the Contractor’s travel plan or protocol (indicate whether the plan is a draft or whether the plan has already been submitted) for maintaining critical infrastructure as required by State Health Mandates. State of Alaska COVID-19 Information can be found here: https:/covid19.alaska.gov.

Safety Items

(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 work site.

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

[] Confined Entry Space.

[] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[] Tree Felling.

[] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[] Blasting.

[] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[x] Heavy equipment operation.

[] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[] Fire hazards.

[] Hazard materials handling.

[] Electrical hazard.

[] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards.

[] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[X] Power tool operation including eye protection.

[X] Overhead hazards.

[X] COVID - 19

Storage of Materials and Equipment

Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for work.

Approved areas on the Forest Service administrative site may be used for storage purposes, except demolished materials may not be stored on Forest Service land. All storage sites approved by the Government shall be restored to a satisfactory condition at the Contractor's expense.

Product Substitution, Shop Drawings and Material Certification

A. 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 substitute will not affect the Contractor’s responsibility for such modification. All substitutions shall be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

Contractor’s Use and Maintenance of Existing Roads/Road Maintenance Requirements

The Contractor is authorized to use roads in the immediate construction project area for performance of work under this contract. Such roads are those which are necessary for direct access to designated approved work areas. The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following general conditions:

(a) Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12; except vehicle weight will not exceed that of AASHTO HS20-44 and/or U80 Loading. Submit written requests to the CO for approval to use L90 and U102 overload Loadings on roads authorized for use. Regulations prohibit damaging a road or blocking a road open to use by others, except as otherwise provided in Special Project Specification 104.

(b) The Government will not snowplow roads for the Contractor's use. The

Contractor may snowplow any road designated for his use. A permit defining snowplowing requirements is required and will be issued by the District Ranger, upon request by the Contractor. Repair any damage to the road structure caused by snow removal operations. Vehicles, other than conventional over-the-snow vehicles (snowmobiles), will not be permitted to use roads when there is an average of more than 4 inches of snow unless the road has been snowplowed.

The Contractor is responsible for and will perform road maintenance on Forest Service roads in the construction area commensurate with his use. Perform road maintenance at such intervals that prevent deterioration of the roadway, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Perform road maintenance work on the required roads in accordance with the following:

(a) Maintain existing roadbed by blading and shaping the traveled way and shoulders. Do not undercut banks. Maintain established drainage structures and/or berms, and place additional drainage structures/berms where necessary to protect embankments.

(b) Perform all seasonal weather cleanup, including removal of bank sloughs, minor slides and fallen timber, which can be accomplished by a motor patrol grader equipped with a front end blade, or comparable equipment, and by the use of hand tools. Replace material eroded from fill slopes and clean out drainage ditches and culverts subject to the above equipment limitations.

Deposit the material removed from slides or other sources in locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

Hazardous Materials

Contractor shall notify the Government of any hazardous materials and or waste (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200) to be used on the job and will have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for those materials available on the job. All such materials shall be labeled in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

Emergency Control

(a) Immediately extinguish without expense to the Government all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of construction operations, with or without direction by the Forest Service. The

Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government resulting from fires set or caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from construction operations.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Controlling Other Emergencies - When requested by the Contracting Officer, allow the Forest Service to temporarily use employees and equipment for emergency control work.

Payment will be made at not less than the current area rate established by the Forest Service.

(c) Fire fighting equipment will be required during the fire season from May

10 to August 31, and during any other period of fire danger designated by the Contracting Officer.

Furnish rust-free fire tools to equip all workers employed in Contractor's operations at each separate work site. Maintain tools in serviceable condition and keep tools in one or more weather-tight fire tools boxes. Paint fire tools boxes red, mark "tools for Fire Only" with letters at least 3” high, and keep sealed. Post a list of the contents inside each fire tool box so as to be visible when opened.

Kind of Tool No. of People Working in Area

1-4 5-9 10-15 16-20 Axe, d.b chopping, 32-inch min. handle 1 1 2 3 Shovels, L.H. R.P., No. 0 or larger 1 3 6 7 Pulaski, 32-inch min. handle 2 3 7 10 File, 10-inch mill bastard 1 1 1 2 Pumps, backpack cans, 5-gal filled with water

1 2 2 3

Equip each internal combustion engine with a spark arrester qualified and rated USDA-Forest Service, Standard 5100-1, unless it is:

(a) Equipped with a turbine-driven exhaust supercharger such as the turbocharger. There shall be no exhaust bypass.

(b) A multi-position engine, such as on a chain saw, which is equipped with screen arrester, as described in the Forest Service Spark Arrester guide.

A spark arrester, which does not meet the requirements in this guide may be approved upon submission of acceptable proof that the arrester is at least 80 percent efficient in retention, attrition, or destruction of carbon particles. Such arrester may be required to meet higher standards as improvements in design and efficiency are discovered.

(c) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck intended primarily for use on roads, and equipped with a factory designed muffler and exhaust system.

(d) 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.

Properly install and constantly maintain in serviceable condition all exhaust equipment described in this Subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers.

Equip each unit of mobile or stationary power equipment, including trucks, with one shovel, and at least one fire extinguisher meeting one of the following specifications:

1. 2-1/2 pound size or larger dry chemical type.

2. 4 pound size or larger carbon dioxide type.

Test or check each extinguisher for proper functioning prior to the beginning of fire precautionary period.

Provide each gasoline power saw with one chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounce capacity by weight. Maintain the extinguisher in good working order at all times.

Do not burn camp refuse, brush, slash, or debris such as that resulting from clearing around camps or on rights-of-way, without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. Submit written requests for burning to the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of intended burning. The Contracting Officer will approve routine camp refuse disposal incineration in the camp development proposal.

Disposal of Material

Debris encountered in the construction (metals, etc.) and other waste materials generated in the construction (cartons, scrap, etc.) shall be removed and disposed of in a State or City approved site off of National Forest Service Land, unless other disposal means are authorized in the plans or specifications.

KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

USE OF PREMISES

(b) Sanitation Facilities: Provide and maintain the following facilities for the work force at the camp, unless provided otherwise.

1. Meet State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80 regarding potable water supplies for drinking, washing and cooking.

2. Comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72 for domestic sewage.

3. Ensure that the design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems under Forest Service jurisdiction meet all Federal, State, and local requirements. Meet State of Alaska solid waste management regulations (18 AAC 60) and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, and 40 CFR

258. Remove solid wastes and/or residues and dispose of in approved commercial landfills.

4. Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage. Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

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. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of * 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.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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 (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights & Requirements to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY

2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.209-9

Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Price Line Item (MAR 1989) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY

2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately

Specified Pricing Method) (AUG 2018) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2021) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction

Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Alt 1 (FEB 2021) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products (MAY 2020)

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 (JUN

2020) 52.223-20 Aerosols (JUN 2016) 52.223-21 Foams. (JUN 2016) 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (NOV 2021) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT

2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) Alternate II (APR 1984) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)

Construction 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022)

(DEVIATION APR 2020)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt 1 (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

Alternate I (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012)

Alternate I (SEP 1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

52.217-7 Option for Increased quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period o performance of the base items.

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item-

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace;

and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work.

The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Domestic construction material means-

(1)…