Solicitation_1240BJ24R0012_El Cap Constr_phase 3.pdf

Solicitation No: 1240BJ24R0012 Project Name: El Cap Recreation Area Improvements-phase 3

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1240BJ24R0012

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

4/25/2024

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

1127264

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO: (E-Mail Only)

Procurement & Property Services, Field Procurement Operations Northwest Zone – Construction & A-E Attn: Roxanne Anderson, CO

Note: All proposal documents must be e-mailed to roxanne.d.anderson@usda.gov. An e-mail copy of the Bid Bond is acceptable for proposals valued at $150,000.00 or greater.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

1-458-207-4946

A. NAME

Roxanne Anderson Contracting Officer

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO

COLLECT CALLS)

roxanne.d.andeson@usda.gov

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):

GAOA - El Capitan Recreation Area Improvements, Phase 3 Thorne Bay Ranger District, Tongass National Forest

Thorne Bay, Alaska

Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Project: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Contractual POC: Roxanne Anderson – Contracting Officer Roxanne.d.anderson@usda.gov

All Questions about this project must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing – via email

FAR 52.232-18 Subject to the Availability of Funds

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROJECT. OFFERS RECEIVED FROM OTHER THAN SMALL

BUSINESSES WILL BE REJECTED

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete by June 30, 2025 after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section 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

Ten (10)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and Emailed copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by May 28, 2024 4;30pm Alaska. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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 sixty (60) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

mailto:roxanne.d.anderson@usda.gov mailto:roxanne.d.andeson@usda.gov mailto:Roxanne.d.anderson@usda.gov

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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

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

IPP

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

(see block 7) Invoice Processing Platform IPP All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice

Processing Platform IPP via www.ipp.gov.

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ 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, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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 ANDERSON

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD

Table of Contents GAOA El Capitan Recreation Area Improvements, Phase 3

Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Project: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

UNIQUE ENTITY ID (from SAM.gov): _______________________________

One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

F.2 NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

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

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

52.232-18 Availability of Funds

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

PAY DESCRIPTION METHOD OF EST. UNIT TOTAL

ITEM MEASUREMENT* QTY. UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

BASE BID (Recreation Area):

01 Mobilization LS All Req’d EA $ $_ _

02 Demolition, Salvage & Disposal LS All Req’d EA $ $_ __

03 Construction Surveying LS All Req’d EA $ $_ __

04 Clearing & Grubbing LS All Req’d EA $ $___________

05 Excavation & Disposal LS 1,600 CY $ $___________

06 Shot Rock Borrow, Class A LS 500 CY $ $___________

07 Base Course, Grading D-1 LS 460 CY $ $___________

08 Marble Sand (transport & install) LS 20 CY $ $___________

09 Signs and Kiosks LS All Req’d EA $ $___________

10 Site Furnishings LS All Req’d EA $ $___________

11 Day Use Shelter LS 1 EA $ $___________

12 Concrete Pad (Shelter) LS 35 CY $ $___________

13 Single-Hole Vault Toilet and Concrete Pad LS 1 EA $ $___________

14 Concrete Wheelstops LS 5 EA $ $___________

15 Riprap, Class III LS 100 CY $ $___________

16 Landscape Boulders LS 19 EA $ $___________

17 Aggregate Trail (with rock wall) LS 139 LF $ $___________

18 3-inch Minus Marble Stone LS 60 CY $ $___________

19 Revegetation LS All Req’d EA $ $___________

20 Storm Drain Pipe LS 222 LF $ $___________

TOTAL BASE BID (Recreation Area): $___________

OPTION ITEM #1 (Recreation Area Option 1) N.I.C. – Is referenced in drawings but will not be exercised.

OPTION ITEM #2 (Recreation Area Campground):

21 Mobilization LS All Req’d EA $ $___________

22 Demolition and Disposal LS All Req’d EA $________ $___________

23 Construction Surveying LS All Req’d EA $ $_ __

24 Concrete & Timber Wheelstops LS 3 EA $ $___________

25 Signs LS All Req’d EA $________ $___________

26 Clearing and Grubbing LS All Req’d EA $________ $___________

27 Excavation & Disposal LS 380 CY $________ $___________

28 Shot Rock Borrow, Class A LS 120 CY $________ $___________

29 Landscape Boulders LS 4 EA $ $___________

30 Base Course, Grading D-1 LS 160 CY $ $___________

31 Marble Sand (transport & install) LS 30 CY $ $___________

32 3-inch Minus Marble Stone LS 60 CY $ $___________

33 Site Furnishings LS All Req’d EA $________ $___________

TOTAL OPTION ITEM #2: $___________

OPTION ITEM #3 (Dock Repairs – Remote Dock):

Item Supplies/Services Task Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price O3.01 Mobilization 1 LS $_________ $________ O3.02 Dock: Safety

Ladder Install Safety Ladder 1 EA $_________ $________

O3.03 Dock - Main:

Curb

Remove and replace 6x6 timber curb 120 LF $_________ $________

O3.04 Dock - Main:

Decking

Remove timber decking and replace with non-slip timber decking

1300 SF $_________ $________

O3.05 Dock - Main:

Fender System

Install rubber D fender system along left, right, and offshore faces.

120 LF $_________ $________

O3.06 Dock - Main:

Floatation Modules

Replace deteriorated and loose foam floatation to provide at least 12 in. freeboard on both main dock and finger dock

8 EA $_________ $________

O3.07 Dock - Main:

Mooring Hardware

Install 12 in. cleats. 16 EA $_________ $________

O3.08 Dock - Main:

Steel Pipe Guide Pile

Replace Pile 2 with new pile 1 EA $_________ $________

O3.09

Dock - Main/Finger :

Dock Transition Plate

Replace loose connection bolt 1 EA $_________ $________

O3.10

Dock - Main/Finger : Pile Corrosion Protection

Provide sacrificial anode cathodic protection system 7 EA $_________ $________

O3.11

Dock - Main/Finger :

Steel Pipe Guide Piles

Remove water and vegetation from pile tops and provide caps 7 EA $_________ $________

O3.12 Finger Dock:

Floating Finger Dock

Remove and replace dock with new dock (include non-slip composite/lumber decking, curbs, and mooring hardware, floats).

270 SF $_________ $________

O3.13 Gangway:

Framing/Riprap Clearance

Remove riprap under gangway to provide sufficient clearance. 2 CY $_________ $________

O3.14 Gangway:

Landing Skids

Install UHMW material at gangway landing 25 LF $_________ $________

O3.15 Gangway: Pin and Hanger System

Replace Pin and Hanger system with redundant system or install safety chains

2 EA $_________ $________

O3.16 Gangway:

Transition Plate Replace two loose bolts 2 EA $_________ $________

O3.17 Abutment Reconstruct decayed and unstable abutment. Reattach Pin and Hanger system

1 EA $_________ $________

Option Item 03: Dock Repair Bid Total $____________________

OPTION ITEM #4 (Dock Repairs – Remote Dock OPT001):

40 Log Fender Removal LS All Req’d EA $ $___________

TOTAL OPTION ITEM #4: $___________

TOTAL BASE AND ALL OPTION ITEMS: $___________

OFFEROR MUST ALSO COMPLETE "OFFER" PORTION ON PAGES 2 & 3 OF STANDARD FORM 1442

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________

UNIQUE ENTITY ID (from SAM.gov): _______________________________

One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

The Government intends to award this as a “firm-fixed price” construction contract.

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

NOTE: Offerors must provide an offer on ALL ITEMS, INCLUDING ALL OPTION ITEMS.

If the quoter does not intend to charge for an item, a price of “0” or “NO COST” should be shown. If the price is left blank or shown as “No Bid”, the entire quote may be considered not eligible for award.

Award will be on an all or none basis in accordance with Section M.

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

Designated Method of Measurement:

Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurement of completed work.

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

Payment will be made on actual work performed, inspected, and accepted as described in these specifications unless otherwise noted.

All offerors will be required to provide a Bid Bond (20%) with their proposal submission.

Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of the successful awardee.

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under Pay Item (01) Mobilization.

System of Award Management Requirement

No award will be made to a Contractor not registered or is not active in the System of Award Management (SAM) or is not active in the system.

During the contract, the Contractor must always have an active status in SAM during the life of this task order. Invoices will be paid using the financial information provided in the Contractor’s SAM profile. Failure to keep an active status may result in payment delays and other administration delays.

Offerors must respond as described in Sections L and M. Proposals that fail to provide a complete response to the Technical Evaluation Factors (Section M) may be rejected and not considered further.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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. This project is for construction of the El Capitan (El Cap) Campground and Day Use Area improvements, and various repairs and improvements at the adjacent USFS dock facility.

***SEE ATTACHMENT DOCUMENTS FOR FULL REQUIREMENTS***

The Work includes a Base Bid and three (3) Option Items:

1. Base Bid (Recreation Area): Major Work items include site preparation and earthworks for one day use recreation area with timber shelter and concrete pad, pay station, gravel parking area, aggregate trail, signs, site furnishings, drainage improvements, installation of a vault toilet, and related miscellaneous Work. Work also includes resurfacing improvements to the existing gravel loop road, removal of debris on the surface and below surface from former use as a logging camp, and the removal and remediation of areas with known invasive plant species.

2. Option 1 (Recreation Area): Referenced in drawings but will not be exercised.

3. Option 2 (Recreation Area Campground): Major Work includes site preparation and earthworks for three camp sites, signs, site furnishings, and related miscellaneous Work.

4. Option 3 (Dock Repairs - Remote Dock): Major Work includes repair of piling, concrete floats ,and dock flotation; installation of passive cathodic protection system, non-slip surfaces, and composite curb in place of deteriorated timber curb;

replacement of various dock components/hardware and concrete decking; cleaning and painting of metal components; reattaching safety ladder; improving the fender system.

5. Option 4 (Dock Repairs - Remote Dock OPT001): Log Fender Camel Removal.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

Thorne Bay Ranger District, Tongass National Forest. El Capitan Recreation Area is located about 75 road miles north of Craig, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island at lat/long 56.16299, -

133.32061. The site is typically accessed by road from Craig, Klawock, or Hollis, and includes long portions of gravel single lane road. Boat access is available via the adjacent USFS dock on site. Klawock and Craig are the nearest full-service communities. The site is in a remote location without utilities or potable water.

Communication and cell phone service is not available on site or in the immediate vicinity.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction is between: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

See Section J for Project Specifications and Project Plans.

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.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

A. The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

B. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the project site.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (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 _June 30, 2025_. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Alternate I (APR 1984) The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by June 14, 2024. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

F.2 NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP)

A Notice to Proceed will be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). No work shall begin until receipt of this notice. Contract time shall commence on the day indicated on the Notice to Proceed.

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 at a mutually agreed location or a scheduled teleconference.

G.2 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS DELIVERED OFF THE SITE

As provided in FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, material acquired for incorporation into the project, and stored off site by the Contractor, may, at the option of the Contracting Officer, be included in progress payments. Prior to payment, such material will be subject to Government inspection and must be stored separately from other materials, and be identified as, "PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES, Project Name and Contract Number." In addition, the Contractor shall furnish the Government with a right of ingress and egress to the property together with right of removal.

G.3 PAYMENTS FOR INCIDENTAL ITEMS

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items.

All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

G.4 PUBLIC OFFICIALS NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE

There shall be no personal liability upon the Government or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them by, or within the scope of the contract, it being understood that in all such matters they act solely as agents and representatives of the Government.

G.5 RETURN OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Performance and payment security furnished under this contract must be retained by the Government for a minimum of one year after acceptance of all work under the contract.

Performance and payment security other than corporate or individual surety bonds will be returned to the Contractor one year after completion of work if no claims against these bonds have been filed at that time.

G.6 PAYMENT FOR PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SECURITY EXPENSES

It is mutually agreed that the premium costs for performance bonds, payment bonds and alternative payment protections furnished for this contract are included in the total amount bid for other items and that any payment to the Contractor for the cost of bonds made in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 refers only to corporate sureties listed in the current Department of Treasury Circular 570 and no advance payment will be made for bond premiums where other than corporate surety bonds are furnished. Bond premiums as used in this paragraph and FAR 52.232-5 shall include any Small Business Administration fees paid in connection with SBA guaranteed corporate surety bonds.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

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. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability 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.2 JOB-SPECIFIC SAFETY PLAN

Prior to the post award meeting, the Contractor shall provide a written job specific safety plan that recognizes the inherently hazardous conditions that will exist on this task order. Some of these hazardous conditions are, but not limited to: blasting, heavy equipment operation, traffic control on haul routes, loading and unloading of materials, site security, noises and dust task order and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the work area. The plan shall be in accordance with OSHA Regulations. The plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work.

H.3 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, but not limited to:

[X] Confined Entry Space.

[X] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[ ] Tree Felling.

[X] 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.

[X] Hazard materials handling.

[ ] Electrical hazard.

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

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

[X] Power tool operation including eye protection.

[X] Overhead hazards.

[ ] Steep slopes and /or downed logs.

[X] Insects including Asian Hornets.

H.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, OSHA’s General Industry Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard contains the general requirements for the provision of personal protective equipment and requires employers to perform a hazard assessment to select appropriate PPE for hazards that are present or likely to be present in the workplace. OSHA requires that many categories of personal protective equipment meet or be equivalent to standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2. Before a worker begins operating equipment, the Contractor must train the workers on the in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

3. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate personal protective equipment for the work required to be performed in the contract / task order, whenever necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered that may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Except for foot protection, all PPE must be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee. Includes:

• Head Protection

• Hearing Protection

• Eye/Face Protection

• Leg Protection

• Foot Protection

• Hand Protection

4. PPE must be sanitary and in reliable condition. Contractor shall not use defective or damaged PPE. PPE must be inspected by the Contractor prior to use on each work shift to ensure it is in serviceable condition.

5. A checklist of applicable PPE Guidelines typical for the work performed under this task order is available at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.htm or OSHA 3151-12 R 2003 Personnel Protective Equipment Booklet and other locations.

6. At all times, the Contractor is responsible for performing a risk assessment and providing the necessary PPE for their operation on this contract/task order.

7. The Contractor shall be in compliance with the all field sanitations. OSHA’s established minimum standards for field sanitation is applicable to this task contract/task order. Refer to Fact Sheet # 51 Field Sanitation Standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

H.5 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.

If Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products in the task order area, Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any releases of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters, or ground of the United States, or any of the individual States and shall conform to Federal, State, and Local regulations.

If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons, or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Contractor shall immediately take action to notify appropriate agencies including Contracting Officer, or designated representative, contain, and cleanup without expense to the Government, all petroleum products or other hazardous substance (as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120) releases on/or in the vicinity of the project of construction operations. Contractor shall be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and cleanup of petroleum products releases caused by Contractor’s employees or resulting from construction operations.

All petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall not be released on or into land or into rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto.

Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by Contracting Officer or designated representative. Contractor shall properly dispose of vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), oily rags, and waste oil in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations off of Government property and shall transport such material in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

H.6 USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform this task order in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

B. Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on Forest Service land or lands administered by the Forest Service, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the appropriate Ranger District. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor. If permission is granted, a work order will specify all conditions and requirements. Sanitation facilities shall be provided for all employees of the Contractor and members of the campsite.

C. It is further stipulated that in addition to clean-up of any campsites, the Contractor shall remove his equipment from National Forest Service land before final acceptance and payment of the task order.

H.7 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. 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.

H.8 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements.

a) Prevention of the Landscape Defacement. The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or other natural features or any other improvements in the work area unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Unless otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall confine contract operations to within the areas designated in contract documents.

H.9 FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) FEB 1995

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal work hours by contacting:

Name: Austin Thomas, (732) 759-4746 austin.thomas@usda.gov

All Questions about this project must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing – via email and should be received by the CO at least 7 days prior to the closing date of the solicitation. The CO will post the answers 5 days prior to the closing date.

H.10 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

Required submittals are specified within the Specifications and Drawings Attachments.

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 10 working days of the contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

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) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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 (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees) 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) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 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) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022)

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) 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) 52.222-35 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 (MAY 2022) 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) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN

2020) 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 (DEC 2022) 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) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 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) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984) Alternate II (APR 1984)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (JUN 2020) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 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) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV

1996) 452.236-70 Additive or Deductive Items (FEB 1988) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause– “Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

“Federal contract information” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

“Information” means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

“Information system” means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

“Safeguarding” means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

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(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access;

and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

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 _60 days before the end of the period of performance_ .

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

(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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101

(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.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency.