Timber sale NASM Main Base FY27_N69450-27-RP-00022.pdf

File No. 11345

INVITATION NO: N69450-27-RP-00022

DATE: November 12, 2026

FOR SALE

TIMBER

At Naval Air Station Meridian

MAIN BASE

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

TYPE OF SALE: Per Unit / Ton

ESTIMATED VOLUMES: Pine Sawtimber (14” +) 6,956 Tons Transmission Poles 62 Tons Standard Poles 17 Tons Pine Chip-N-Saw (10-12”) 106 Tons Pine Pulpwood 151 Tons Pine Topwood 1,448 Tons Hardwood Pulpwood 1,655 Tons Gum/Poplar 288 Tons Oak Sawtimber 79 Tons

DATE OF OPENING: Thursday November 12, 2026

TIME OF OPENING: 2:31 P.M. (Local Time)

PLACE OF OPENING: Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) 427 Allen Road, Building 427 NAS Meridian, Meridian MS 39309-5427

Inspection of timber invited between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday legal holidays excluded. Arrangements may be made by calling Mr. Allen Conner, Forester (601) 679-3135, or (c) (662) 361-9566.

Sealed bids are solicited. Sealed bids subject to the terms and conditions set forth for the purchase and removal of Government-owned property listed in this Invitation. Bids will be publicly opened. The bid opening will be held at the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) office, 427 Allen Road Building 427, NAS Meridian, MS 39309- 5427.

Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in an amount of not less than 20% of the full bid price.

Invitation No. N69450-27-RP-00022 and other bidding information may be obtained or examined upon application to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, DATE: November 12, 2026

P.O. Box 30A, Yorktown Avenue, Building 903, Jacksonville, Florida, 32212-0030, Attn:

Brian Conlon or by calling (904) 874-0099.

29 October 2026

Prepared By:

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast

Box 30, BLDG 903, ATTN: RE13A

Jacksonville, FL 32212-0030

E-mail: brian.c.conlon.civ@us.navy.mil

Michael A. Brooks

Real Estate Contracting Officer mailto:brian.c.conlon.civ@us.navy.mil

INVITATION FOR BID FOR TIMBER SALE

NAVAL AIR STATION MERIDIAN

MAIN BASE

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I. SOLICITATION, OFFER & AWARD

A. Invitation for Bids (IFB) B. General Description of Work C. Location, Boundaries and Maps D. Term of Contract and Time of Completion E. Bids F. Contract Award G. Cutting of Additional Timber H. Performance Bond I. Insurance J. Payment K. Transfer of Ownership L. Contract Closure M. Form 114C Modification and Supplement 114C

1. Delivery and Removal of Property (Clause 7, Title)

II. CLAUSES

A. Changes B. Disputes C. Warranties D. Failure to Perform E. Damage to Government Property F. Additional Rights of Government G. Termination for Convenience of the Government H. Sub-Contractors I. Non-Discrimination J. Inspections K. Gratuities L. Installation Regulations M. Protection of Cultural Resources N. Protection of Endangered Species O. Containment of Hazardous Materials and Wastes

III. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

A. Cutting & Utilization B. Removal of Temporary Facilities and Sanitation and Cleanup C. Slash Disposal and Treatment D. Protection of Streams, SMZs, Soil Erosion, and Damage (BMPs) E. Pre-Harvest Conference F. Performance Evaluation Meetings G. Logging Operations H. Access Points and Designated Haul Routes I. Log Loading Decks and Skidding J. Tree Paint and Equipment

IV. GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Part 1: General

1. References

2. Submittals

3. Requirements

4. Site Qualifications, Duties and Meetings

5. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

7. Site Safety Reference Materials

8. Reports

9. Hot Work

B. Part 2: Execution

1. Logging Operations

2. Pre-Outage Coordination Meeting

3. Logging and Forestry Equipment

I. SOLICITATION, OFFER & AWARD

A. Invitation for Bids (IFB): Sealed bids will be received for purchase and removal of designated merchantable timber on approximately 118 acres located on Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian’s Main Base, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday November 12, 2026. A public bid opening will be held at the office of the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC), 427 Allen Road, Building 427, Meridian, MS 39309-5427. This is a per unit (ton) sale. Inspection of the timber offered for sale and removal is invited and may be arranged by contacting Mr. Allen Conner, Forester (601) 679-3135, or (c) (662) 361-9566. Prospective bidders are expected to visit the site and satisfy themselves as to type, species, quality and volume of timber to be cut and the logging conditions.

B. General Description of Work: The work includes felling and removing all merchantable timber on approximately 118 acres as indicated on the maps that accompany this specification. Boundaries will be further explained by the Government Technical Representative. All labor, materials and/or equipment necessary for the completion of the contract including loading, shall be furnished by the Purchaser.

This sale is dry weather logging. Logging during wet weather, as defined later in this IFB, will be limited due to potential rutting or damage to roads.

1. Quantities: The species of trees to be harvested, the product classifications and the estimated volumes in tons thereof, are listed in the following table:

Pine Sawtimber 6,956 Tons Transmission Poles 62 Tons

Standard Poles 17 Tons Pine Chip-N-Saw 106 Tons Pine Pulpwood 151 Tons Pine Topwood 1,448 Tons

Hardwood Pulpwood 1,655 Tons Gum/Poplar Logs 288 Tons Oak Sawtimber 79 Tons

All timber designated for cutting is within the tract boundaries as marked and explained by the station forester. The volumes are estimated and not guaranteed.

It is the responsibility of prospective purchasers to satisfy themselves as to the quality and type of wood products available under this sale.

C. Location, Boundaries and Maps: The timber is located on NAS Meridian Main Base, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, and consists of 118 acres as shown on the attached drawing and maps found at the end of this document. Sale harvest boundaries are designated by pink flagging. All boundaries will be explained by the Government Technical Representative.

D. Term of Contract and Time of Completion: The term of this contract shall be for 18 months from the date of award. The entire work shall be completed during the term of the contract.

1. Interruptions: Interruptions due to military operations/activities or excessively wet soil conditions may occur during the contract period. During these occurrences, the Purchaser may be denied access to affected areas. As interruptions occur, additional time may be negotiated, if required, to complete the contract. The additional time granted, if any, shall be determined by the Real Estate Contracting Officer (RECO), but shall not be less than the time period of denied access. No monetary compensation will be given.

E. Bids

1. Instructions for Submitting Bids:

a. Bids submissions shall include the following information:

(1) SF-114 in triplicate (with middle section completed). (See paragraph 3 below for more information on the bid form).

(2) Bid security in the form of a bid bond, a Cashier’s check, certified check, or a United States Post Office money order made payable to the order of the United States Treasury in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the bid price. (See Paragraph 5 below for further instructions regarding your bid deposit).

(3) Successful purchaser will be required to provide a performance bond of ten percent (10%) of the bid amount (See section H below for more information on the performance bond.)

b. Bids are due no later than 2:30 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 12, 2026, and shall be submitted in paper media, in a sealed envelope or package properly addressed and plainly marked, “SEALED BID, Timber Sale, NASM N69450-27-RP-00022. Mailed bids should be addressed to:

ROICC, NAS Meridian Attn: Contracting Officer 427 Allen Road, Building 427 Meridian MS, 39309-5427

c. Bids submitted by telegraph, facsimile, and electronic commerce (email) will not be considered.

d. Bid opening will be held at 2:31 p.m. on Thursday November 12, 2026, at NAS Meridian Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) office, 427 Allen Road, Building 427, Meridian, MS 39309- 5427.

e. A potential purchaser with hand carried bids shall allow adequate time for security clearance at the gate and adequate time to reach bid opening location from the gate. Anyone delivering bids must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a valid driver’s license or other Government issued picture identification. The bid opening location is the office of the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC), 427 Allen Road, Building 427, Meridian, MS 39309-5427 on NAS Meridian.

f. Visitor pass requests for timber inspection shall be coordinated with Forester Mr. Allen Conner, the party identified in Section I.A.

2. Amendment to Invitation for Bid:

a. If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

b. Potential purchasers shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this Invitation for Bid by signing and returning the amendment; by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for the purpose on the form for submitting a bid by letter.

c. The Government must receive the acknowledgement of any amendment by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

3. Bid Form:

a. Bids shall be prepared in accordance with the Invitation for Bid and standard form 114 (Sale of Government Property- Bid and Award).

b. Bids and the receipt of acknowledgement of an amendment to the IFB, if applicable, shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or package:

addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and showing the time specified for receipt, this solicitation number, and the name and address of the purchaser.

c. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written or telegraphic notice, if such notice is received by the time specified for receipt of bids.

d. Facsimile bids will not be considered.

e. Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall not be considered.

4. Execution of Bids: A bid executed by an attorney or agent on behalf of the Purchaser shall be accompanied by an authenticated copy of his Power of Attorney or other evidence of his authority to act on behalf of the Purchaser. If the Purchaser is a corporation, the Certificate of Corporate Bidder must be executed. If the bid is signed by the Secretary of the Corporation, the Certificate must be executed by some other officer of the corporation, under the corporate seal. In lieu of the Certificate of Corporate Bidder, you may include copies of records of the corporation that shows the official character and authority of the officer signing. These copies must be duly certified by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary, under the corporate seal, to be true copies.

5. Bid Deposit: Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, Cashier's check, or United States Post Office money order made payable to the order of the United States Treasury in an amount not less than twenty percent (20%) of the full amount submitted, except when the total amount of such bid is less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), in which case the total amount of the bid shall be included with the bid submission. The deposit of the successful Purchaser will be retained by the Government and applied as a partial payment and credited toward the total purchase price. Deposits of unsuccessful Purchasers will be returned, without interest, within five (5) business days after bid opening.

In the event of revocation of an offer after the opening of bids, but prior to acceptance, the bidder's bid deposit shall become the property of the United States Government. In the event of default after notice of acceptance, the bid deposit, together with all payments subsequently made, shall become the property of the United States Government. The required twenty percent (20%) bid deposit for this timber sale shall be credited toward the initial payment due.

6. Bid Continuing Offer: All bids received shall be deemed to be continuing offers for a period of sixty (60) days following the date and time of opening of bids. Any Purchaser not having received notice of acceptance or rejection within sixty (60) days after bid opening may consider his bid rejected.

7. Acceptance of Bid: Notice by the Government of acceptance of the bid, if not personally made to the successful Purchaser or a duly authorized representative of such Purchaser, shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given when mailed or telegraphed to the Purchaser or his duly authorized representative at the address indicated in the Purchaser’s bid submission.

8. Late Bids, Withdrawals, Modifications and Rejections: Any bid submission not containing a proper bid deposit may be rejected as non-responsive.

Any bid deposit received after bid opening will be considered a late bid. If done prior to the bid opening provided in this IFB, bids may be modified or withdrawn by written notice and a bid also may be withdrawn in person by the bidder or his authorized representative, provided his identity is made known and he signs a receipt for the bid. Any bid modification which increases the amount of a bid already submitted or which submits bids on items not previously bid on must provide for an increased bid deposit.

a. Bids, modifications or withdrawals thereof, must be in the possession of the RECO or his/her designated representative by the time set for bid opening. Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received after the time set for bid opening will not be considered unless received by the RECO or his/her designated representative prior to award, and contains postmark certification it was mailed and in fact delivered to the address specified in this IFB in sufficient time to have been received by the RECO or his/her designated representative. In no event will hand-carried bids or withdrawals be considered if delivered to the RECO or his/her designated representative after the exact time and date set for bid opening. However, a modification which makes the terms of the otherwise successful bid more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received prior to award and may be accepted.

b. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technical defect or informality in bids received, and to accept or reject any bid or portion thereof.

9. Bid Opening, Contents Made Public: It will be the duty of each Purchaser to deliver their bid within the time and at the place prescribed in this IFB. Bids received prior to the time of opening will be securely kept unopened until the time set for opening. At the time of the bid opening, their contents will be made public by announcement for the information of Purchasers and others properly interested who may be present either in person or by representative.

DATE: November 12, 2026

F. Contract Award: The contract will be awarded to that responsible Purchaser whose bid conforms to the IFB and is the highest bid. Bid items must be on an “all-or-none” basis and incomplete bids may be rejected. No split or partial awards will be made. In the event of an arithmetic error between the unit price and total price, the higher price shall govern. A written award mailed (or otherwise furnished) to the successful Purchaser within the time for acceptance provided in the IFB shall be deemed to result in a binding contract without any further action by either party.

Government Representative: The Government Technical Representative to manage all technical aspects of this contract is Mr. Allen Conner, Forester, (662) 361-9566. Administrative aspects of this contract are managed by RECO’s designated representative Mr. Brian Conlon, (904) 542-5227. The Government Technical Representative may notify the Purchaser of any noncompliance with bid or contract provisions and action to be taken. Notification shall be either verbal, written, or both. Purchaser shall, immediately after receipt of such notice, correct the unsatisfactory condition. Failure to comply shall be cause for issuance of a stop-order for all or part of the work. Stop-orders are issued by the RECO.

No time lost due to such stop-order shall be made the subject of a claim for a time extension or excess costs or damages to the Purchaser.

G. Cutting of Additional Timber: At the discretion of the RECO, the Purchaser may be requested to remove additional merchantable timber during the term of this Contract. If the Purchaser agrees to remove the additional timber, such timber will be marked and the volume estimated by the Government and paid for by the Purchaser at the contract per unit price, or at negotiated prices in instances where either the timber has significantly different value, or when the Purchaser is required to move operations to another site to harvest the timber.

H. Performance Bond: Within ten (10) days after contract award, the successful Purchaser shall furnish a performance bond (Standard Form 25). The performance bond shall be in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract price. The bond of any surety company holding a certificate of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury as an acceptable surety on Federal bonds will be accepted. Individual sureties will be accepted if each such surety deposits with the RECO an Irrevocable Letter of Credit issued by a bank or other lending institution, or such other security as the RECO may deem necessary for the required amount of the guaranty. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit issued by a bank or other lending institution is an acceptable form for securing this bond. The contract time for purposes of fixing the completion date, default and liquidated damages shall be stated on the award document. NOTE: If check is used for the performance bond, due to the financial approvals needed to return funds it could take up to six months to return; thus, an ILC is recommended.

I. Insurance: The Purchaser shall furnish the RECO, or his/her designated representative, prior to being issued the Notice to Proceed, a certificate of insurance as evidence of the existence of the following insurance coverage in amounts not less than the amounts specified below. This insurance must be maintained during the entire period of this Contract. The certificate of insurance shall provide for a thirty- day (30) written notice to the Government by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage.

1. Comprehensive General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence

2. Automobile Liability: $200,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

3. Worker's Compensation: As required by federal and state worker's compensation and occupational disease statutes.

4. Employer's Liability Coverage: $100,000, except in state where worker's compensation may not be written by private carriers.

5. Other: As required by applicable state law.

6. Additional Named Insured shall be state as:

The United States of America Department of the Navy NAVFAC Southeast P.O. Box 30A, BLDG 903 Jacksonville, FL 32212-0030

J. Payment: Payment in advance is required before the timber is released for cutting. The twenty percent (20%) bid deposit shall be credited as the initial payment for this Contract. To ensure that the timber is paid for prior to harvest, as accumulated harvested timber values approach twenty percent (20%) of total bid price, a second payment of forty percent (40%) shall be made within seven (7) days of notification by the Government that payment is due. As accumulated harvested timber values approach sixty percent (60%) of total bid price (20% + 40%), the Government will require a third payment of forty percent (40%), which shall be made within seven (7) days of notification by the Government that payment is due. If needed, an additional payment will be made to cover any volumes in excess of the estimated total contract volume.

Payments shall be made by utilizing the Pay.Gov website whenever practical.

Instructions for using Pay.Gov may be obtained from the government technical representative or the RECO. Other acceptable forms of payment are certified check, Cashier’s check, bank draft, postal or express money order, payable to the United States Treasury. Payments shall be mailed to:

Naval Facilities Engineering

Systems Command, Southeast Attn: Michael A. Brooks, RE P.O. Box 30A, BLDG 903 Naval Air Station

Jacksonville, FL 32212-0030

Failure to remit the required payments in a timely manner will result in a stop work order for all work being done under this Contract. No time lost due to such stop-order shall be made the subject of a claim for a time extension or excess costs or damages to the Purchaser. Additional trees marked for cutting under paragraph G shall be paid for in advance of cutting.

1. Load Tickets: The purchaser shall maintain at the loading point a supply of Navy log load tickets, which will be provided by the Government Technical Representative. The 2-part tickets shall be filled out at the loading point for each and every load of logs or wood removed from the sale area. The “Gate Copy” or top portion is to be given to the security gate guard when the haul truck exits the installation. The bottom portion of the form should be attached to the corresponding scale ticket for that load and a summary sheet of all product hauled provided weekly to the Government Technical Representative. Unused log load tickets will be returned to the Government Technical Representative. Load tickets that are missing will be tallied at the largest load ticket for the sale.

K. Transfer of Ownership: All standing timber designated for removal or wood products included in this Contract shall remain the property of the Government, until the same are removed from Government property.

L. Contract Closure: The RECO shall give appropriate written notice to the Purchaser when the Purchaser has complied with the terms of this Contract.

1. Settlement: If obligations of the Purchaser have not been fully discharged by the expiration date or extension thereto of this Contract, any money advanced or deposited hereunder shall be retained to be applied toward unfulfilled obligations of the Purchaser without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Government.

M. Form 114C Modifications and Supplement:

1. Delivery and Removal of Property Clause 7, Title, and Clause 8, Delivery, Loading, and Removal of Property are hereby modified as follows:

a. Title to the timber in each tract as defined in the specification shall vest in the Purchaser as and when full and final payment for the timber in each tract is made and severance from the soil of such timber is accomplished and removed from Government property in accordance with Paragraph K above. The Purchaser shall remove the property at his expense.

II. CLAUSES

A. Changes: The RECO may, at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, make changes in the maps and/or specifications of this Contract, if within its general scope. If such changes cause an increase or decrease in the Purchaser's time required for performance of this Contract, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the contract modified in writing accordingly. Any claim of the Purchaser for adjustment under this clause must be asserted in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the Purchaser of the notification of change unless the RECO grants a further period of time. If the parties fail to agree upon the adjustment to be made, the dispute shall be determined as provided in paragraph II. B., Disputes, below. Nothing provided in this clause shall excuse the Purchaser from proceeding with the prosecution of the work as changed.

1. Changes in Marketing or Designation: Within the sale area, minor adjustments may be made in boundaries of cutting units or in the timber individually marked for cutting when acceptable to the Purchaser, Government Technical Representative, and RECO. The Contract modifications shall be by written and signed modifications to the contract. No verbal representations by the RECO, Government Technical Representative or Purchaser shall constitute a contract modification.

B. Disputes:

1. Resolution of Disputes: Except as otherwise provided in the Invitation, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this contract which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the RECO, who shall reduce his/her decision to writing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy thereof to the Purchaser.

The decision of the RECO shall be final and conclusive unless within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of such copy, the Purchaser mails or otherwise furnishes to the RECO a written appeal addressed the Head of the Contracting Agency of the RECO. The RECO will provide the address. The decision of the Head of the Contracting Agency of the RECO, or his duly authorized representative, for the determination of such appeals shall be final and conclusive. In connection with any appeal proceeding under this clause, the Purchaser shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of his appeal. Pending final decision of dispute hereunder, the Purchaser shall proceed diligently with the performance of the contract and in accordance with the RECO’s decision.

C. Warranties: The Government does not make any guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as to the quantity, quality, character or condition, size or kinds of timber, or that the same are in condition or fit to be used for the purpose for which intended. The property is offered for sale on an "as is" and "where is" basis.

D. Failure to Perform: In the event the Purchaser fails to make payment, or fails to remove the property, and fails to cure a default within the time allowed by the notice given by the RECO, the Purchaser will lose all right, title and interest which he might otherwise have acquired in and to the property as to which the default occurred. The failure of the Government to insist, in one or more instances, upon the performance of any term of this Contract is not a waiver of the Government's right to future performance of such term, and the Purchaser's obligation for future performance of such term shall continue in effect. Upon receipt of a written notice of failure to perform, title to timber shall not vest to the Purchaser under this Contract, except for timber that has been removed from Government property. The Purchaser and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Government resulting from the Purchaser's refusal or failure to perform any term of this contact, whether or not the Purchaser's right to proceed with work is terminated.

E. Damage to Government Property: In the event of damage, including damage by contamination, to any Government property by the Purchaser, his officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, the Purchaser, at the election of the Government, shall promptly repair, replace, clean-up, or make monetary compensation for the repair, replacement, or clean-up of such property to the satisfaction of the Government. The following structures and features constituting Government property may be located within and adjacent to the timber sale area: underground utilities, monitoring wells, black-topped roads, gravel roads, buildings, fences, above ground fuel tanks, underground fuel tanks, pipelines, antennas, culverts, canals, ditches, wetlands, agricultural fields, and debris piles. This list is not intended to be inclusive, and damage to any Government property, is covered by this provision.

F. Additional Rights of Government: The rights of the United States Government in the event of default or non-performance, as provided for herein, shall not be exclusive but shall be in addition to any other rights it may have at law or in equity to claim for expenses or damages incurred by the Government because of such default or failure in performance.

G. Termination for Convenience of the Government: The RECO, by written notice, may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the Government's interest. Upon receipt of the termination notice, title to timber that has been severed from the stump but not removed from Government property shall transfer from the Government to the Purchaser. Under this clause, the Purchaser shall have ten (10) working days to remove the severed timber from Government property and shall be responsible for payment of such timber severed from the stump.

1. If this contract is terminated, Purchaser’s remedy is limited to recovery of out-of-pocket expenses. These expenses shall not include lost profits, attorney’s fees, replacement cost of timber, or anticipatory losses.

H. Sub-Contractors: The Purchaser shall also furnish a certificate of insurance as evidence of the existence of such coverage for all subcontractors who will work on the job. This certificate shall be furnished not less than five days before such subcontractor enters Government premises.

I. Non-Discrimination.: In connection with the performance of work under this Contract, the Purchaser agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex (to include pregnancy and/or sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

J. Inspection: The Purchaser, his employees, subcontractors and their employees shall conduct all activities in a safe and professional manner at all times. The above mentioned persons shall at all times cooperate in making it possible for the RECO or his representative to safely and economically scale, inspect the cutting, logging, or other activity of the Purchaser and to conduct their official duties in the sale area and vicinity.

K. Gratuities:

1. The right of the Purchaser to proceed may be terminated by written notice if, after notice and hearing, the agency head or a designee determines that the Purchaser, its agent or another representative 1) offered or gave a gratuity (e.g. an entertainment or gift) to an officer, official, or employee of the Government and 2) intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract. The facts supporting this determination may be reviewed by any court having lawful jurisdiction.

1. 2. If this contract is terminated under this paragraph, the Government is entitled (1) to pursue the same remedies as in a breach of contract, and (2) in addition to any other damages provided by law, to exemplary damages of not less than 3 nor more than 10 times the cost incurred by the Purchaser in giving gratuities to the person concerned, as determined by the agency head or a designee. The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

L. Installation Regulations: The Purchaser shall comply with all installation regulations. The Purchaser shall be notified of such regulations at the Pre-Harvest Conference, and any other time thereafter if necessary. The Purchaser shall allocate time to obtain installation identification passes for all personnel as discussed later in section L.3. A list of personnel names, social security numbers, and dates of birth shall be required. In addition, personnel entering the installation with privately owned vehicles shall be required to register their vehicles with installation security. All vehicles or equipment entering the clear zones of the airfield must be equipped with an orange flashing light or checkered orange and white flag. While the airfield is open, each vehicle entering the clear or transition zones must have, or be escorted by, a vehicle with an airfield radio in its possession. Airfield radios are required in case of flight emergencies during which time all work will stop until an all clear is received. All persons driving vehicles in the clear zones will be required to take a Ramp Pass Class provided by air operations. Any road work in the clear zones will be performed before the airfield opens on weekdays, or when the airfield is closed on weekends.

1. Gate Access:

a. Commercial Trucks: Purchaser shall be restricted to use the route of haul designated by the Government Technical Representative and illustrated on the maps and specifications attached. The anticipated route of haul is via Fuller Road. The purchaser will enter the installation through the commercial gate during hours of operation (0530-1400), unless otherwise specified. Entry access outside these hours will be through the main gate. The contractor will use the main gate to exit the installation at all times. Proof of insurance and vehicle registration are required.

b. Non-commercial Vehicles: Private vehicles will be permitted as allowed by the Government Technical Representative and base security. Proof of insurance and vehicle registration are required.

c. All visitors requiring passes must pick-up visitor passes as arranged with the Government Technical Representative. All employees must possess a valid driver’s license or other Government issued picture identification.

2. Citizenship: No employee or representative of the Purchaser shall be admitted to the timber sale area unless he furnishes satisfactory proof that he is a citizen of the United States or if an alien, proof of legal United States residency.

The Purchaser shall provide, in writing, and without cost to the Government, all information concerning identification and citizenship of the employees. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has the authority to enter Navy shore installations, without delay and at reasonable times, to conduct routine citizenship investigations.

3. Security Requirements: All persons applying for admittance to installations must have picture identification in their possession at the time of application. All personnel will fill out an Activity Access form as attached at the end of this document or available by contacting the Navy Technical Representative, before entering the base. The Activity Access forms must be completed a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours before entering the base to allow sufficient time for background check completion. Following successful completion of a background check, each employee of the successful bidder requiring access to the installation shall report to the NAS Meridian Pass and Tag Office where they must provide a valid driver’s license and original social security card or passport to be issued a six-month DBIDS photo identification card required for entry onto the installation. The Purchaser agrees to comply with the security regulations of the installation including search of personnel or vehicles, when conditions so require.

4. Working Hours: Except as may otherwise be specified, all work shall be performed during regular working hours between 5:30 a.m. and one hour before sunset, Monday through Friday. No work will be scheduled or planned on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holidays, unless otherwise specified or directed. If the Purchaser desires to conduct work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside regular working hours, he may submit application to the Security Department and the Government Technical Representative. The Purchaser shall allow 48 hours to enable satisfactory arrangements by the Security Department.

5. Prohibition of Smoking: Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.

6. Prohibition of Firearms, Explosives, and Pyrotechnic Devices:

Firearms, explosives, and pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on Government property.

7. Prohibition of Alcohol and Illegal Substances: Possession or drinking of intoxicating beverages, or possession or use of illegal substances, is not permitted. Persons determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will not be permitted onto Government property and will be banned from future entry.

8. Prohibition of Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing: The Purchaser is prohibited from hunting, trapping, or fishing on Government property.

M. Protection of Cultural Resources: Locations of known or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 USC 431-433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 U.S.C. § 300101

et. seq.), and the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (PL 96- 95 and 16 U.S.C. § 470aa-mm) shall be identified within the proposed sale area by the Government Technical Representative. The RECO may unilaterally modify or cancel this contract to protect an area, objects of antiquity, artifact, or similar object which is or may be entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object, or artifact is discovered or identified. Discovery of such areas or objects by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party. Purchaser shall protect all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, sites, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture against destruction, obliteration, removal, or damage during Purchaser’s operations. Purchaser shall bear all costs of restoration, provided that such payment shall not relieve Purchaser from civil or criminal liabilities otherwise provided by law.

N. Protection of Endangered Species: Areas harboring endangered species will be identified as “OFF LIMITS” Areas. The Purchaser and Government will post "OFF LIMITS" signs in the buffer zone adjacent to endangered species habitat or mark the area in (color) paint prior to logging operations. These areas, if any, are designated on the sale area drawing. No logging or related activity will be permitted within 100 feet of “OFF LIMITS” areas. Violation of ”OFF LIMITS” area(s) may result in termination of this Contract, bar the Purchaser/logger from operating on Base in the future and/or be subject to prosecution under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et. seq.

O. Containment of Hazardous Materials and Wastes: The Purchaser is required to contain, clean, and report all spills of hazardous materials. The Purchaser shall notify the RECO within 4 hours of a spill or leak, providing all relevant facts and circumstances. No hazardous substance may be discharged onto the ground or into the streams and surface waters. This includes all petroleum products, waste oil and lubricants (POLs). Any repair or maintenance which could result in leakage or spillage of POLs or any hazardous substance must be done in such a manner as to prevent it from entering any ditches, streams, or natural drainage. Used POLs and other hazardous material will be containerized and removed from the Base by the Purchaser. The Government may request from the Purchaser a more detailed written description of these facts and circumstances within a time period specified by the Government. The Purchaser shall bear cost of clean-up of all spillage.

III. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

A. Cutting and Utilization

1. Order of Logging: Within the sale area, operations must proceed in an orderly manner, which will lend itself to daily Government inspection.

Completed logging units will be jointly inspected by the Purchaser's representative and the RECO, or their designee.

2. Establishment of Temporary Facilities and Roads: The construction of roads, temporary structures, logging decks, or other improvements for the logging of the timber, except for sawmills, will be permitted provided that the plans, locations and arrangements for removal, if necessary, are approved in advance by the Government Technical Representative. Temporary structures for sanitation purposes must be approved by the Government Technical Representative in writing. The Purchaser shall leave and enter main roads at designated places in order to protect seeded road shoulders and to use secondary existing roads and turnoffs where available. When secondary roads or turnoffs are not available and grassed road shoulders must be used for access, all possible precautions shall be used to prevent damage and an unsightly situation. Damage to roads, road shoulders whether grassed or dirt, seeded areas such as wildlife openings, bridges, fences, or other improvements shall be repaired by the Purchaser so as to restore the areas to the condition which existed before use. All protective measures such as gravel for haul and skid roads or road shoulders shall be performed by the Purchaser before damage becomes severe or unsightly without cost to the Government. All roads must be kept clean and passable to two-wheel drive vehicles at all times. Ingress to the sale area to be cut shall be directly from a road and then up and down the area to be cut insofar as possible. Egress shall follow the reverse procedure.

a. Purchaser will not use woods haul roads during periods of wet weather when trails and roads are likely to be rutted to a depth greater than 0.3 feet measured perpendicular to direction of travel. The RECO, or their designee, may, at his/her option, order a stoppage of hauling on woods trails or wood roads. Any work stoppage ordered by the RECO shall be furnished to the Purchaser in writing and the completion date may be extended by the number of days affected by the work stoppage.

b. The use of tracked equipment having a blade or frame wider than the width of the tracks is restricted to:

(1) Maintenance of established trails currently graded and maintained by the base.

(2) Construction and maintenance of necessary new haul roads as approved by the Government Technical Representative.

(3) Assistance of disabled vehicles.

(4) Within the limits of designated areas to be cut only for felling trees, with no other use being permitted without prior approval.

3. Unauthorized Removal of or Damage to Standing Timber: All trees cut by the Purchaser outside of the timber sale areas shall be paid for by the Purchaser at a rate to include as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages an amount equivalent to, and in addition to, the contract bid rate (double stumpage), plus $5.00 per inch of diameter outside the bark (across the stump if cut, or at 4½ feet above the ground line if uncut) for such timber. If such trees are less than merchantable size, they shall be paid for at the rate of $5.00 per inch of diameter (ground line measurement). If such timber is of a species or size, or is of a quality different from designated timber, the Officer in Charge may establish payment rates in accordance with standard NAVY methods. The Purchaser shall not remove said trees. Unauthorized cutting, at the discretion of the RECO, may result in termination of the contract. The Government Technical Representative shall make the determination of excessive damage. If directed by the Government Technical Representative, the damaged trees shall be harvested.

a. Excessive Damage Penalties: The harvesting of timber shall be accomplished with the use of conventional logging equipment and the application of standard forestry practices currently in use in this area, and in a manner, which will minimize the damage to young growth and other uncut timber. Crawler tractors used in skidding logs may not be equipped with a blade in intermediate (thinning) cut areas without the written approval of the RECO. No undesignated tree shall be cut, except that undesignated trees which are badly damaged shall be cut if required by the RECO. If the Purchaser or his employees cause Excessive Damage to undesignated trees, the Purchaser shall be penalized at the rate equivalent to, and in addition to, the contract bid rate (double stumpage), plus $5.00 per inch of diameter outside the bark measured at 4½ feet above the ground line. Damage is defined as injury to living crown, bole, or roots of trees resulting in a wound greater than 28 square inches in size. Such timber will be tallied and the volume determined by the Government. Stumpage damaged by fire caused by the negligence or fault of the Purchaser, 6 inches in diameter and larger, measured at a height of 4½ feet above the ground if standing, or measured across the stump if fallen, shall be cut. The Government will mark and tally such stumpage and the Purchaser shall buck it into timber products and remove them from the activity as directed. The Purchaser shall pay at the rate of 200 percent of the unit bid price for all timber damaged by fire. In addition, the purchaser will reimburse the Government for the cost of re-establishment of pre-merchantable plantations and/or early succession forest areas at the rate of $500 per acre.

4. Uncut Designated Trees: Failure to cut designated merchantable timber on the sale areas cut over under this contract is likely to cause substantial silvicultural or other damage to the Government. It will be difficult, if not impossible, to determine the amount of such damage. Therefore, purchaser shall pay as fixed, agreed, and liquidated damages for each designated tree uncut, at the rate of $5.00 per tree.

5. Leave Tree, Cutting, and Utilization: Purchaser shall utilize pine trees to a 3.5” top, and hardwood trees to a 5.0” top. All designated trees shall be felled and all merchantable portions fully utilized. Trees shall be felled away from facilities, fences, overhead lines, maintained areas, roads, uncut strips, ditches and streams, and in a direction which will result in the least damage to undesignated trees. The purchaser shall report to the Government Technical Representative trees that if felled, may constitute a risk to property, and assistance requested. The volume of merchantable material from designated trees uncut or from designated trees cut; or tops, chunks, long butts, trees broken or split by felling or otherwise, which are not utilized will be determined by tree estimate, scaling, or measurement. The purchaser will be billed, therefore, in accordance with the terms of the contract, unless the leaving of such material is justified as may be determined by the Government.

B. Removal of Temporary Facilities and Sanitation Clean-up:

1. Temporary Facility Removal: When temporary structures or other improvements are moved to another location or are abandoned, the Purchaser shall dispose of all abandoned structures and debris off Government property, and except for slash, shall clean up the site. Upon completion of the work, the Purchaser shall remove his plant, tools, materials, and other articles from the property of the Government.

2. Sanitation and Clean-up: Adequate sanitation conveniences of an approved type, properly secluded from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained in an approved manner for use of persons employed by the Purchaser. All temporary structures for sanitation purposes must be approved by the Government Technical Representative in writing. The temporary structures and the sale area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and rubbish, litter, or any other type refuse except for logging slash shall be collected and removed from the Installation, or disposed of at the Installation Sanitary Landfill or other site approved by the RECO. After completion of the work and before movement to another location, the Purchaser shall remove all temporary structures and dispose of all rubbish, litter, and refuse in the manner previously described.

C. Slash Disposal and Treatment: All logging slash shall be removed a distance of 100 feet from all designated roads, trails, fences, bridges, culverts, drainage ways, ditches and other structures. All tops and timber not utilized shall be lopped so as to remain less than 36 inches in height. Lopping will be done as the cutting progresses. No tops will be left against standing timber. Woods roads, paths, logging trails and fire breaks will be clean and passable at all times. No timber slash or refuse shall be left on the right-of-way of any communication line, power line, gas line, or any utility right-of-way. Slash shall be removed for a distance of 100 feet around the exterior of all magazines and buildings and in no case will slash be left in the mowed area around any structure even though the width of the mowed area is in excess of 100 feet.

D. Protection of Streams, Streamside Management Zones (SMZ), Wet Soils, Soil Erosion/Damage (Best Management Practices):

1. Protection of Streams, Streamside Areas, and Other Water Bodies:

For all logging operation activities, including the construction of roads and other facilities, damage to stream courses, marshes, water bodies, ditches, and streamsides is strictly prohibited per Army Corps of Engineer and applicable State Water Quality regulations. Logs shall not be hauled, skidded, or yarded in or across any stream course or ditch without prior approval of the Government Technical Representative. Stream courses and drain ditches shall be left clear of logs, chunks, and debris resulting from operations under this contract. By submitting a bid, the Purchaser certifies it shall comply with and implement Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality for the state in which the timber sale occurs. Copies of best management practices can be obtained from individual state forestry offices.

2. Prevention and Control of Soil Erosion and Soil Damage: The Purchaser shall exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent excessive soil damage, which may cause serious erosion, compaction, or rutting problems.