Solicitation 1240BK220020.pdf

Lakeview Ranger Station Janitorial

JANITORIAL SERVICES

Fremont Winema National Forest

Lakeview Ranger District

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular 2021-07.

This procurement is A 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS code is 561720—Janitorial

Services. The Small Business Size Standard is $19.5 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is

S201—Housekeeping Custodial Janitorial.

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE YEAR: 4/01/2022 – 3/31/2023

Item 1A Monthly Services 12 Months $____________ $____________

Item 1B Carpet Cleaning 2 EA $____________ $____________

Item 1C Exterior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

Item 1D Interior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

OPTION YEAR 1: 4/01/2023 – 3/31/2024

Item 2A Monthly Services 12 Months $____________ $____________

Item 2B Carpet Cleaning 2 EA $____________ $____________

Item 2C Exterior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

Item 2D Interior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

OPTION YEAR 2: 4/01/2024 – 3/31/2025

Item 3A Monthly Services 12 Months $____________ $____________

Item 3B Carpet Cleaning 2 EA $____________ $____________

Item 3C Exterior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

Item 3D Interior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

OPTION YEAR 3: 4/01/2025 – 3/31/2026

Item 4A Monthly Services 12 Months $____________ $____________

Item 4B Carpet Cleaning 2 EA $____________ $____________

Item 4C Exterior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

Item 4D Interior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

OPTION YEAR 4: 4/01/2026 – 3/31/2027

Item 5A Monthly Services 12 Months $____________ $____________

Item 5B Carpet Cleaning 2 EA $____________ $____________

Item 5C Exterior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

Item 5D Interior Window Cleaning 3 EA $____________ $____________

TOTAL PRICE (Base + Option Years 1, 2, 3, 4): $_________________

Schedule notes:

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

b) Quotes will be accepted: ladette.armstrong@usda.gov with “Lakeview Ranger Station Janitorial” in the subject line.

mailto:ladette.armstrong@usda.gov

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Ladette Armstrong, Contracting Officer, ladette.armstrong@usda.gov

Rhonda Vickerman, Contracting Officer’s Representative, rhonda.vickerman@usda.gov

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

GENERAL This solicitation contains a work statement for a performance-based service, this means that the Government has described WHAT is to be accomplished, not HOW to accomplish it, and states a basis for determining whether the finished work meets the Government quality requirements. It does not state detailed procedures for accomplishing the requirement unless there are safety, security or communication requirements.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the necessary hours that it will take to meet the performance standards specified are built into their pricing.

The Contractor will be required to maintain a quality control program to ensure that the requirements of this contract are met. This program shall be created to identify and correct deficiencies in the quality of services before performance becomes unacceptable.

It is the scope of this contract to secure Janitorial services for Government Offices on the U.S. Forest

Service Administrative site in strict compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions contained herein. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies

(except those listed under Government furnished), and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

The regular cleaning services shall be performed at frequencies determined by the Government. The quantity of office furniture or utilization of floor space is subject to change during the contract period.

Performance shall be based on the Government’s evaluation of the results.

PROJECT LOCATION & DESCRIPTION

The intent and purpose of this contract is to provide janitorial service in accordance with standard industry practices and the specifications contained herein. Buildings for which janitorial service will be provided are occupied by both office and field personnel and includes both carpeted and linoleum floor spaces. Building for which janitorial services will be provided consisting of the offices listed below, is located on the Lakeview

Ranger District compound, 18049 Hwy 395, Lakeview, Oregon.

Note: The Government will not be responsible for any error or variation in the square footage listed, nor will the Contractor, because of any error or variation in the square footage listed, be relieved of their responsibility to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government mailto:ladette.armstrong@usda.gov mailto:rhonda.vickerman@usda.gov

1. Lakeview Ranger District Office: The main office consists of offices, hallways, and restrooms. Total floor area is approximately 5823square feet.

2. District Fire Office: Consists of four (6) rooms, one (2) bathroom. Total floor area is approximately

1760 square feet.

3. Warehouse Restroom: consists of two (2) rooms (weight room with shower stalls) and one half-bathroom in building #2208. Estimated floor area is 1,040 square feet

4. Road Crew shop/office: Consists of two (2) offices, one (1) main crew computer room and one (1) bathroom, located in building #2101. Total floor area is approximately 1,612 square feet.

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, material, tools, equipment, (except those designated as Government-furnished), labor, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform required janitorial services at designated

Forest Service building in accordance with provisions herein.

ESTIMATED START DATE & CONTRACT TIME

April 1, 2022 is the estimated start date. Base year period will run from date of contract award through

March 31, 2023 with four possible option years to follow.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINE REQUIREMENTS

1. Hours of Operation. Services shall be provided twice weekly on Saturday or Sunday and Wednesday, after working hours, between 4:30pm to 6:00 am. No work will be performed on Federal holidays without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). In the event services are not provided or required because the facility is closed due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of the Congress to appropriate funds, etc., the CO shall either:

a) Direct the Contractor to perform the work contractually specified over a number of immediately subsequent day(s) equal to the duration of the shutdown, or

b) Forego the work and reduce payment due to the Contractor for work not performed. The deduction rate in dollars per day shall be equal to the “per month” fixed price divided by 9 days per month and then multiplied by the number of days services were not provided. Appropriate adjustments will be made by the CO in the event services are provided for portions of days, or

c) Reschedule the work on day(s) satisfactory to both parties. Except as noted in the schedule of work, work shall not be required on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

Presidents’ Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

In the event of occupants working overtime, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to arrange the cleaning schedule to cover the occupied area. Any proposed cleaning preformed prior to 4:30 shall be approved or denied by the COR. Times of performance can be negotiated with the COR during fire season, provided that the Contractor provides written request to the COR no less than 24 hours in advance.

2. Supervisory Personnel. The Contractor shall designate an on-site supervisor who shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, and shall be responsible for performance of work. An equally qualified alternate supervisor shall be provided to act on behalf of the supervisor during his/her absence. The supervisor and alternate shall be designated as key personnel and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and have full authority to act for the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the telephone number of the supervisor and alternate to the CO within ten calendar days after award of the contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and CO in writing when a decision to terminate an employee has been made. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee who the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment or

Government owned property. Any persons not employed by the contractor will be allowed on the premises during the performance of duties. No subcontracting to be authorized. The Forest Service

Office is a non-smoking building. The Contractor shall insure his/her employees do not smoke inside the building.

Performance Standard: The supervisor or alternate shall be on-site and accessible during (times of performance) working hours 4:30pm to 6 am.

Performance Measurement: The Government will document, in writing, those instances where the supervisor or alternate have not responded to calls or are not available to meet.

3. Quality Control Program. The Contractor shall establish a Quality Control Program to ensure the requirements of the contract are met. It shall be submitted to the CO as part of the technical portion of the bid package prior to award of the contract. Any amendments shall be submitted to the CO for approval at least ten days prior to their proposed implementation. The quality control program shall, at a minimum, include:

a) An internal inspection system covering all the services performed including a checklist that will specify areas to be inspected by Contractor personnel on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the title of the individual(s) who will do the inspection.

b) A method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed and for proposing any corrective action to be taken.

c) A method for ensuring all keys and/or security access codes issued to the Contractor by the

Government are not lost, misplaced, and are not used by unauthorized persons.

d) A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Contracting Officer Representative for review upon request.

4. Operating Plan. As part of the technical portion of the bid package prior to award of the contract, and annually thereafter, the Contractor shall submit to the CO an Operating Plan with a schedule of all services to be performed. The Schedule shall indicate the time of day, the type of work to be performed and its frequency of performance (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually), the areas to be worked, and the estimated time to complete the work in each area. The Operating Plan shall also include a list of all cleaning supplies to be used, subject to the COR approval. The Contractor shall notify the

COR in writing at least 14 calendar days prior to the intended use of any chemicals which include a

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), all of which are subject to the approval by the COR.

Once a month, when the invoice is submitted, the Contractor will provide to the COR a listing that identifies all scheduled work that was completed during this time period. The format of this document shall be approved by the COR.

At the beginning of the contract, and annually thereafter, a survey will be conducted by the COR to confirm that the figures provided are accurate. Agreement will be noted in the Operating Plan. Any changes to these figures shall be brought to the attention of the CO and, if necessary, an appropriate contract modification will be considered.

The Contractor shall be directly responsible for instructing employees in utility conservation practices.

Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by Contractor employees. Lights shall be used only in areas at the time when work is being performed.

Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage is complete. Windows shall be closed and lights and fans turned off when not in use. Government telephones shall not be used for personal reason, or for any toll or long-distance calls. The Contractor shall notify the COR whenever a building deficiency is identified (e.g., chemical spill, leaking pipe, stopped up sink, power outage, doors or other equipment that appear to be working improperly) and post as out of order.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the janitor closet is kept clean, free of unpleasant smells, and neat and orderly at all times.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all articles of possible personal or monetary value found by the Contractor’s employees are turned into the COR.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to secure the building upon completion of work and close and lock entry gates.

The contractor shall be liable for any damage to Government property other than normal wear and tear which occurs during time on the job.

5. Key Control. The Contractor will be issued keys and/or security access codes by the Government for office access at the time of contract award. No keys shall be duplicated unless authorized in writing by the COR. The supervisor shall issue keys to Contractor employees and be responsible for their return.

The Contractor shall report the occurrence of a lost key immediately to the COR. The Contractor shall be required to replace or to reimburse the Government for replacement as a result of the Contractor losing keys.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys and access codes issued by the Government by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor’s employees shall prohibit entrance to the building by other than Contract employees engaged in the performance of contract related work.

6. Hazard Communication Training. The Contractor shall provide employees with Hazard

Communication training within one month after award of the contract or within one month after hiring a new employee. Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard, this training also includes instruction on the appropriate handling of chemicals requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet. Risk of loss of life or risk of injury to the Contractor or to his/her employees shall be assumed by the Contractor.

7. Workers Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker’s Compensation

Insurance or a letter from the State Department of Industrial Relations exempting the Contractor from the requirement. NOTE: A contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

8. Property and Personal Damage.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occur as a result of his or his agent’s or employee’s fault or negligence. The term “third parties” is constructed to include employees of the Government.

SPECIFIC TASKS, QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Contractor through innovation, technology, or other means, shall perform the work in this contract at frequencies necessary to meet the quality and performance standards. Evaluations of the Contractor’s work will be based on these standards and shall be conducted by the COR as close to the time that the cleaning tasks are completed.

Listed below are the specific tasks and the performance standards the Contractor is required to meet in this contract:

1. Restrooms: Shall be cleaned twice weekly, Saturday or Sunday and Wednesday with a disinfectant cleaner.

Fixtures, metal chrome surfaces, doorplates, water closets, urinals, washbasins, shower stalls, mirrors, shelving, and dispensers shall maintain a high level of luster, if applicable, and be free of dust, mold, mildew, streaks, rust, and encrustation. Urinals/bowls shall be cleaned as far into the trap as possible and under the inside rim. Removal of stains with soap grit or grit cake is allowed; however, the use of toilet bowl cleaners, acids, or strong alkalis which tend to damage glaze shall not be allowed. Cleaning shall include the seat, interior/exterior of bowl/urinal, flush valve, and polishing pipe. Maintain traps free from odor. Partitions, doors, vents, sills, and walls shall be free of dust, dirt, and graffiti. The full surface area of all stall partitions, doors, and waste receptacles shall be damp wiped utilizing a multipurpose (disinfectant-deodorizer) cleaner.

Restroom supplies, including paper towels, toilet paper, and liquid hand soap, shall be replenished as needed to maintain an adequate supply at all times. Restrooms shall be free of discarded material and waste receptacles shall be emptied. Trash shall be collected and put into government provided dumpster. Waste receptacles shall be lined and kept free of trash, dirt, stains, and debris. Flooring, base molding, and walls shall be free of dirt, debris, all types of marks, and foreign matter, damp mopped, and washed as the only method of wet cleaning, using disinfectant cleaner.

Performance Standard: Fixtures shall be free of smudges, marks, spots, or unsightly discoloration. Toilet bowls and urinals shall be de-scaled and the entire surface shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains. Floors shall be free of visible loose dirt or streaks, scuff marks, heel marks, other stains and discoloration, and mop strings. Corners, crevices, moldings, and ledges shall be free of all dust and dirt. The least amount of water, soap solution, or water cleaner solution required to remove dirt and rinse floors shall be used. Flooding of floors shall be avoided at all times. Surfaces shall be left dry.

Sufficient supplies shall be provided to meet usage.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect restrooms on a random basis. The Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification by the COR.

Office space (including main office, and District Fire Office): Shall be free of obvious surface dust, dirt, debris, carpet stains, (with the exception of current/existing stains), trash, streaks, and smudges, and present an overall appearance of cleanliness. Horizontal surfaces less than 70 inches high will be free of obvious dust, dirt, oil spots, or smudged surfaces. Desks with papers, computers and keyboards will not be dusted. (The

Contractor shall prohibit his/her employees from disturbing papers on desks, opening desk drawers or cabinets, or using office equipment provided for official Government use). Trash shall be collected from work areas and put into government provided dumpster. Trash containers shall be lined and kept relatively free of trash, dirt, stains, and debris. Molding shall be free of dirt, debris, all types of marks, and foreign matter. Carpets and rugs shall be free of obvious removable spots, stains, soiled traffic pattern, dirt, debris, gum, and crusted material.

Vacuuming and spot cleaning will be done at a frequency that will protect the integrity of the carpet and prolong wear, typically two times a week. There are to be no areas of deterioration or fuzzing to the carpet and rug as a result of harsh brushing or scrubbing. Cleaned area of carpets and rugs should reasonably blend with surrounding carpet. Carpets shall be dried within 24 hours to prevent mold growth. All floors without carpet will be free of debris, grime and grease from the floor surface. Mop and mop bucket will be clean and stored appropriately for reuse. (Office space includes mini blinds and vertical blinds)

Performance Standard: Furniture and blinds shall be free of visible dust and trash cans shall be emptied twice weekly. Carpeted areas and molding shall be clean and free of dust balls, visible dirt, and other debris.

Non carpeted area shall be free of debris, grime, and grease.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect office space on a random basis. The Contractor

2. Main lobby, entrance ways, porches, access walks, and hallways: shall be free of obvious surface dust, dirt, debris, carpet stains, trash, streaks, and smudges, and present an overall appearance of cleanliness.

Horizontal surfaces less than 70 inches will be free of obvious dust, dirt, oil spots, or smudged surfaces.

Assure that walls, baseboards, and other surfaces remain free of spots, residue, and marks. Wood doors and other wood surfaces shall be free of obvious dirt, stains, and streaks. Metal door knobs, push bars, thresholds, kick plates, railings, and other metal surfaces shall be free of obvious dirt, stains, and streaks.

Counters, railings, grilles, fire apparatus, doors, corners, crevices, moldings, and ledges within approximately 70 inches from the floor shall be dusted. Carpets and rugs shall be free of obvious removable spots, stains, soiled traffic pattern, dirt, debris, gum, and crusted material. Molding shall be free of dirt, debris, all types of marks, and foreign matter. Vacuuming will be done at a frequency that will protect the integrity of the carpet and prolong wear, typically two times a week. There are to be no areas of deterioration of fuzzing to the carpet and rug as a result of harsh brushing or scrubbing. Cleaned area of carpets and rugs should reasonably blend with surrounding carpet. Carpets shall be dried within 24 hours to prevent mold growth. Trash shall be collected and put into government provided dumpster. Trash containers shall be lined and kept relatively free of trash, dirt, stains, debris, and odors. Interior and exterior windows/glass will be clean and free of obvious dirt, dust, grime, streaks, cloudiness, and smudges. Surrounding and adjacent areas shall be free of standing water, drips, or watermarks. Outside ashtrays and walkway shall be free of accumulated cigarette butts.

Performance Standard: Furniture shall be free of visible dust and smudges and trash cans shall be emptied twice weekly. Corners, crevices, moldings, and ledges shall be free of all dust. Carpets shall be vacuum cleaned and free of dust balls, dirt, and other debris. All glass shall be clean and free of dirt, grime, dust, streaks, watermarks, and spots and shall not be cloudy. Thresholds shall be clean and free of oils, grease, dirt, and grime. Washed glass shall be clean and free of dirt, grime, streaks, and excessive moisture and shall not be cloudy. Window sashes, sills, woodwork, and other surrounding interior glass shall be wiped free of drippings and other watermarks.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect the main lobby, hallways, and entrance ways on a random basis. The Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification by the COR.

3. Drinking fountain: Shall be free of dirt, stains, watermarks, and all other debris or encrustation. Drinking fountain will be sanitized and present a luster appearance.

Performance Standard: The stainless-steel surface shall be clean and bright, and free of dust spots, stains, and streaks. Drinking fountain shall be kept free of trash, ink, coffee grounds, etc., and nozzles free from encrustation. There shall be no mineral or calcium buildup on bubbler.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect the drinking fountain on a random basis. The

Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification by the COR.

4. High cleaning surfaces above 70 inches: Shall be cleaned free of obvious dust and cobwebs monthly. This does not include removal of vents, tiles, or fixtures for accomplish high cleaning.

Performance Standard: Surfaces shall be clean and free of dust.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect these high cleaning surfaces on a random basis.

The Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification by the COR.

5. “Kitchen” area in the main office building, and Utility Sink: Shall be free of obvious dirt debris and extraneous matter. Trash shall be collected twice weekly and put into government provided dumpster. Trash containers shall be lined and kept relatively free of trash, dirt, stains, and debris. Counter and sink surfaces shall be cleaned twice a week with a disinfectant cleaner. Surfaces shall maintain a high level of luster, if applicable, and be free of dust, mold, mildew, streaks, rust, and encrustation. Molding shall be free of dirt, debris, all types of marks, and foreign matter. Flooring shall be free of dirt, debris, and foreign matter, damp mopped as the only method of wet cleaning, using disinfectant cleaner.

Performance Standard: Floors shall be clean and free of trash and foreign matter with no dust or dirt left in corners, crevices, molding, and ledges, and be free of streaks, mop strand marks, and skipped areas.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect the kitchen area on a random basis. The

Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification by the COR.

6. Carpet Cleaning and Floor Surfaces: Shall be performed at a frequency that will protect the integrity of the carpet and prolong wear, typically twice yearly once in the spring, and once in the fall. All carpet areas shall be shampooed with a commercial machine leaving them free of obvious removable spots, stains, soiled traffic pattern, dirt, debris, gum, and crusted material. There are to be no areas of deterioration or fuzzing to the carpet and rug as a result of harsh brushing or scrubbing. Cleaned area of carpets and rugs should reasonably blend with surrounding carpet. Carpets shall be dried within 24 hours to prevent mold growth.

Non carpet areas shall be completely removed of old finish, taking care to not splash or mar furniture, baseboards or walls during process. Application of self-polish finish shall be applied to non-carpeted floors per common industrial standards. Cement floors are not to be waxed. This service is typically performed quarterly.

Performance Standard: Carpets shall be free of obvious removable spots, stains, soiled traffic pattern, dirt, debris, gum, and crusted material. Non carpet areas shall be free of old wax and application of self-polish finish applied per industrial standards.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect carpets and floor surfaces on a random basis.

The Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification by the COR.

7. Exterior and Interior Window Cleaning: Shall be performed at a frequency that will maintain windows clear form steaks, film, stains, and mineral deposits, typically three times yearly for exterior and three time yearly for interior. To include storm doors, glass doors, and storm windows. Windows sashes, sills, and surrounding woodwork shall be left clear of oblivious drippings or water marks.

Performance Standard: Windows shall be free of obvious spots, film, stains, and watermarks. Window sashes, sills, and surrounding woodwork shall be left clear of obvious drippings and water marks.

Performance Measurement: The Government will inspect windows on a random basis. The Contractor

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government shall provide: Keys and security access codes to the gates and building.

Space will be assigned, as available in the building, for the storage of an inventory of supplies and equipment, which will be used in the performance of work under the contract. The Government will supply containers outside the building for disposal of trash and refuse. The Government will furnish electricity and water for required activities related to the contract only. The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage or loss of parts or equipment. Telephones will be available for the Contractor’s use in making local calls for business purposes only.

CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment required (to include ladder) to meet the terms of the contract. Supplies include not only cleaning supplies, but also toilet paper

(2 ply, soft), paper towels (Bi-fold, industrial), hand soap (individual liquid hand soap for pumps), toilet seat covers, Restroom deodorizers (Airwick or equivalent, not plug-ins) and plastic trash bags for the various trash cans/bins. All applicable Contractor-furnished equipment shall include bumper/guards to prevent marking or scratching of fixtures or building surfaces.

The Lakeview Ranger District, of the US Forest Service requires the use of environmentally preferable products and services in order to comply with federally mandated programs and USDA’s Agriculture

Acquisition Regulations (GAAR 423.703) that direct USDA agencies to actively promote a preference for

Environmentally Preferable Products. This includes the use of: recovered material products; energy and water efficient products; alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products; non-ozone depleting substances; priority chemicals; and environmentally preferable products. These products are described on the Office of Federal Environment Executive website. (http://ofee.goc/gp/gp.htm).

PRODUCTS and MATERIALS

Custodial cleaning products required in the performance of the SOW shall meet as a minimum, Green Seal

Product Standards (http://www/greemseal.org/certification/environmentmental.cfm). If it is determined that a product does not meet Government performance requirements, the contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would meet the performance requirements, with the lowest environmental impact for evaluation and acceptance.

Products that fall under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement

Guidelines (CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg) shall meet the minimum recovered (recycled) content. Bio-based products shall be used upon issuance of the bio-based product listing from the United States

Department of Agriculture (USDA) (http://www.usda.gov) .

Supplements or amendments to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract.

Before implementing any change that will result in a change to the contract price, the contractor shall submit the Contracting Officer a price proposal within 30 calendar days following receipt of the change. An http://ofee.goc/gp/gp.htm http://www/greemseal.org/certification/environmentmental.cfm http://www.epa.gov/cpg http://www.usda.gov/ equitable adjustment (increase or decrease) will be negotiated, if applicable, under the “Changes” clause of the contract.

All electrical equipment used by the Contractor shall meet all safety requirements of this contract and shall be UL approved. This equipment shall operate using existing building circuits. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prevent the operation or attempted operation of electrical equipment, or combinations of equipment, which require power exceeding the capacity of existing building circuits. Inoperable equipment is not cause for cleaning work not to be performed.

The Contractor shall provide protective gloves, safety eyeglasses, and any other safety equipment needed to execute the contract.

PRE-WORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, a teleconference meeting to discuss work schedules and responsibilities of both the Forest Service and the Contractor will be directed by the Contracting Officer to be attended by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer Representative, and any other involved

Forest Service personnel. The meeting will be held at a time and place determined by the Contracting

Officer.

SUBCONTRACTING

There will be no Subcontracting allowed with this contract. Contract performance will be by the contractor and/or their employees.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2022)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Jan 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan

2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78

( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun

2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct

2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

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__ (18)

(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep

2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned

Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns

Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021) . (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008)

( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun

2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun

2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)

(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41)

(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)

(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

_X_ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

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(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award

Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

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