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Attachment 1 Wage Determination 10-APR-2024 Attachment 2 Robinson Creek I1

Existing Fence

10-APR-2024

Attachment 3 Robinson Creek I1 Elk Exclosure

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Attachment 4 ATTACHMENT 3 -

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Attachment 5 ATTACHMENT 2 - ELK

EXCLOSURE

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Attachment 7 APPENDIX A - SOIL

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Part 1 – General Information

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide installation of temporary fencing designed for big game on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) lands in the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area (GEMA) near Dworshak Dam and Reservoir. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor employees.

Contractor employees must be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Objective: The objective of this contract is to install heavy-duty, 8-foot fencing (Elk Exclosure) designed to exclude elk from a select area of habitat in the GEMA to protect forage plants from ungulate herbivory. A small area of existing temporary 8-foot fence needs to be restructured for the heavy-duty configuration required for the Elk Exclosure. The fence must be designed and constructed to exclude elk from the area for a minimum of ten years.

1.3 Background (For Information Only):

1.3.1 Dworshak Dam and Reservoir (Dworshak Project) has several congressionally authorized purposes, one of which is to develop and sustain fish and wildlife habitat. In addition, it has a federal mandate to provide elk habitat (“Design Memorandum 15 – The Plan for Development of Rocky Mountain Elk Habitat”). The implementation of this plan resulted in the acquisition and development of the GEMA, a 6,900-acre block of land designed to meet specific elk habitat objectives (Attachment 1 – Maps).

1.3.2 Approximately 3,000 acres of the 6,900-acre GEMA was clear-cut and burned in the 1970s to promote the production of winter browse for elk. Although the efforts in the ’70s were generally successful, today some of the clear-cut and burn units have very little elk forage and are thought to have inadequate seed source of these plants in the ground. Both conditions are primarily the result of elk herbivory. Although the ’70s burns provided ample winter forage early on, years of continued elk herbivory have prevented forage from maturing, and heavy browsing has killed many of the existing plants. Without maturing, these plants are kept from producing seed.

1.3.3 The Elk Exclosure will allow stunted plants to mature and produce seed. After several years, the fencing will be removed by the Government. The plants will have provided a new seed source to the landscape, and the mature, more vigorous plants will also be able to provide food for the elk without compromising plant survival.

1.4 Scope: The total area for the Elk Exclosure is approximately 3,020-linear feet. This includes a temporary exclosure (1,150-linear feet) that was constructed in 2023 with materials on hand at the time (t-posts and the same heavy duty 8-foot big game fence; Attachment 2 – Elk Exclosure). This portion of existing fence needs to have wood braces installed and big game fencing re-stretched to meet the intent of the 10-year Elk Exclosure. See Part 4 – Specific Tasks, for further details.

1.5 Period of Performance:

1.5.1 General. The performance period of this contract is May 15, 2024, through September 1, 2024; however, the Offeror should note it is the Government’s intent to have this work performed as early within this timeframe as practicable, depending on road access and area conditions.

1.5.2 Coordination. Prior to commencing any work activities at the work site, the Contractor must attend a pre-work meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Project Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The purpose of this meeting will be to provide technical clarifications, discuss the Contractor’s work plan, and develop the Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA). The Contractor must coordinate their work schedule with the COR.

1.6 Place of Performance:

1.6.1 Site Access. The Grandad Elk Mitigation Area is a remote work site location (Elk Exclosure coordinates:

46.819273, -115.932469). The Contractor should expect at least two hours’ drive time (approximately 75 road miles) from downtown Orofino (Attachment 1). Further, gravel road access is through private and state-owned timber ground. Active logging should be expected, and having a CB radio for traffic communication is highly recommended. The Contractor should coordinate the best route to Grandad with the COR or the TPOC. A .kml file of the best route (based on logging activity, etc.) can be provided by the TPOC for upload into mapping software or a global positioning system (GPS) device.

The Elk Exclosure fence line can be accessed by a full-sized vehicle on Road 6200/the Robinson Creek I Road, which runs through the exclosure making a larger northern section and a southern section. An 8-foot right of way (ROW) has been bladed around the proposed fence-line. With caution, any 8-foot or less wide vehicle or small machine can be driven around the entire proposed fence-line. For full details, please refer to Attachment 2, Figures 1-4.

1.6.2 Site Condition. The area is light-to-moderately steep (average slope = 13%, Appendix A – Soil Output) and occurs as an opening within a forested landscape. The area being fenced is an old clear-cut and prescribed burn area. The primary vegetation occurring within the area being fenced is grass with a few small trees and shrubs.

1.6.2.1 Soil Type and Composition. Multiple soil cores from the proposed Elk Exclosure were collected and submitted to the University of Idaho Analytical Laboratory for various soil assays. Our laboratory report indicates the average aggregate composition of these soil samples is 29% sand, 15% clay, and 56% silt. The soil classification in this location is silt loam (by the university laboratory) or ashy silt loam (Web Soil Survey). This specific soil type is Kauder ashy silt loam with gentle slopes of 5 to 20 percent and ashy silt loam down to about 15-inches. All technical soil properties are provided in Appendix A. Although not generally expected in this area, offerors should anticipate that the soil may be rocky in some areas or unusually hard depending on the amount of precipitation received prior to the exclosure install.

1.6.3 Materials Handling. The majority of the Government-provided fencing materials will be stored directly across from the Long Creek Work Center (LCWC), within the Grandad Mitigation Area Coordinates:). This area allows for skid steer loading/unloading and truck and trailer access. The Contractor will be required to transport the materials from the LCWC materials storage area to the Elk Exclosure installation site. The LCWC is approximately 1.7 road miles from the installation site along 1.6 miles of gravel and 0.1 miles of native surface roads. Additional fence storage sites are at the LCWC (storage shed, etc.) and adjacent to the proposed Elk Exclosure (Attachment 1).

Fencing material storage site coordinates o Primary material storage (across from LCWC): 46.832155, -115.928236 o LCWC : 46.832619, -115.929241 o Elk Exclosure material storage: 46.818950, -115.933440

1.7 Project Security Requirements:

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 30 business days after the initial contract award, or prior to start of work on the ground, whichever is earlier.

1.8 Safety: All work at the site must be performed in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1, 2014 edition. The manual is available online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf.

Some, but not all, required safety submittals are described in the following paragraphs:

1.8.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor must prepare an APP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. The APP must be job-specific and must include plans for emergency communications and transportation from the location.

1.8.2 Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA). The Contractor must prepare an AHA to address potential hazards that may be present during the performance of the work. The plan must identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated during each phase of work, and control measures to be implemented to eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk to an acceptable level and must include training required and equipment to be used.

Work must not proceed until the AHA has been reviewed and accepted by the Government.

1.8.3 Accident Reporting. The Contractor must immediately notify the COR by the quickest means available, of any accident, which does or may result in injuries to the Contractor’s employees or visitors to the work area, damage to the Contractor’s property if the loss exceeds $1,000, and/or damage to Government property, regardless of amount.

1.9 Quality of Work:

1.9.1 Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for quality control throughout the performance of the contract to ensure work is performed in accordance with, and meeting the standards of, this Performance Work Statement. A written Quality Control Plan will not be required initially but may be required if significant defects are found during periodic inspections.

1.9.2 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.9.3 Warranty. The heavy-duty temporary fence installation must be covered by a minimum one-year warranty on all labor and workmanship.

Part 2 – Government Furnished Materials

The Government will provide the following materials required for installing the fence. These materials available for pickup at the Long Creek Work Center within the Grandad Mitigation Area. The Contractor will transport all listed materials from the Fence Storage Sites to the worksite. The Government will retain any materials not utilized for the installation.

(10) Game fence, hinge joint, galvanized zinc coated, 12.5-gauge, 96-inch x 330-foot roll; approximately 350-lbs. per roll.

(3) Deer gate, 92-inch x 10-foot; frame constructed from 16-gauge 1 5/8-inch OD tubing; wire-filled with 2-inch x 4-inch 8-gauge wire grid; powder coated finish; 2 chain latches; (3) 12-inch-long threaded bolts for mounting; weight unknown.

(4) Deer gate, 92-inch x 6-foot; Frame is constructed from 16-gauge 1 5/8-inch OD tubing; wire-filled with 2-inch x 4-inch 8-gauge wire grid; powder coated finish; 2 chain latches; (3) 12-inch-long threaded bolts for mounting; weight unknown.

(200) Post, wood, treated, 10-foot long by 6-inch diameter; blunt and/or pointed tip.

(50) Post, wood, untreated, 10-foot long by 6- or 8-inch diameter; blunt tip

(12) Post, wood, treated, 10-foot long by 8-inch diameter; blunt tip

(250) Studded Metal “T” Posts, 10-foot lengths, #1.33 (40 pack of 100) T-post clips, metal; each clip has 2 loops; approximately 13-inch (L) x 4-inch (W) x 3.25-inch (H) (50 lbs.) Wooden fence staples, double-barbed, 8-gauge wire, coated, at least 1 3/4-inch.

(5 coils) Wire, high-tensile, 9-gauge, 175-foot, 10-pound coil (30 lbs.) Nail, “pole barn”, tempered and galvanized ring shank nail, 60d x 6-inch, 5-gauge.

Livestock panels, 6-foot t-posts, and rebar as needed to complete installation.

Part 3 – Contractor Furnished Materials

3.1 General: The Contractor must provide all labor, transportation, equipment, tools, and supervision, as well as any materials needed to transport Government-provided materials from the LCWC to the worksite and to install the heavy-duty temporary fencing in accordance with the specification in Part 4 below and in accordance with all applicable safety requirements.

3.2 Materials: The Contractor must provide all equipment, hardware, and other materials not identified in Part 2 above that may be required to complete the fence installation. Depending on installation technique, such materials may include:

Skid steer or tractor (with fence attachment, auger) Truck (4x4) and/or ATV/UTVs Flatbed trailer Standard fence building power tools: reciprocating saw, earth auger, electric drills with appropriate bits for hanging gates and/or predrill holes for bracing fasteners.

Standard fence building hand tools: post hole digger, t-post pounder(s), shovels, tamping tool(s), hammer(s), fence stretcher, heavy-duty pliers (e.g., fencing with side wire cutter), wire cutter, bolt cutters, wire twister, crescent wrench for adjusting gate, Other standard fence building tools: wooden doweling for crosswire bracing, splicing sleeves and crimping tool, marking paint and/or flags, construction twine, and/or guide wire for fence layout.

Additional materials (optional): Brace post pins, concrete (if bracing structures give under fence tensioning)

3.3 Sanitation: The work is located at a remote site, which has no electricity or sanitation facilities. The Government will not provide temporary sanitation facilities for the Contractor’s crews at the site.

Part 4 – Specific Tasks

4.1 Transporting Materials: All Government-provided fencing materials must be safely transported from the fencing material storage site(s) to the installation site in such a manner as to not damage the materials or the road (Attachment 1).

4.2 Exclosure Assembly Requirements: The finished fence must be a minimum 8-feet +/- 4- inches high to prevent ungulates (elk and deer) from entering the exclosure area. The Contractor must use the big game fencing provided and installed with the smaller squares on the bottom and larger graduated squares on the top (Attachment 3, Figure 1).

The Contractor must not leave more than a 4-inch gap opening at the bottom. Any gap at the bottom of the fence greater than 4-inches must be patched with additional fencing and secured by rebar or similar provided by the Government (e.g., shorter t-posts, livestock panels, etc.). Similarly, if the bottom of the fence comes into contact with the ground such that it causes the fence to bend or bulge outward, the Contractor must dig and level the ground until the fence is flush with or slightly above the ground and not bulging. Fencing material must be stretched taut with minimal bounce at any given point. Fencing must be securely attached to wooden posts, using a minimum of ten alternating 13/4-inch galvanized fence staples, and attached to in-line metal t-posts using a minimum of six fence clips. Examples of big game fence installed correctly on uneven ground are presented in Attachment 3, Figure 2.

Use of small equipment (e.g., skid steer or tractor) to move, stand up, and partially stretch fence is recommended (Attachment 3, Figure 3). Any changes in the proposed fence assembly must be approved by the COR prior to installation.

The topography poses a challenge for Elk Exclosure layout. Any changes in the proposed fence assembly must be approved by the COR and the TPOC prior to installation. In general, the spacing of flat or nearly flat ground are as follows (Attachment 2, Figure 4):

Single H-Brace = 100-ft

Double H-Brace = 300-ft (fence roll = 330-ft) o Gate assembly across Robinson Creek I Road with 8-in post to hang gate

Single 6-in Post = 50-ft T-post = 10-ft on center between bracing structures o Estimated Elk Exclosure Layout predicts the use of 25 individual posts, 18 standard single h-braces, 10 double h-braces, 6 corner braces, 2 small gate assemblies (single h-brace), and 2 large gate assemblies (double h-brace with 8-inch post installed for hanging the gate. This is approximately 173 6-inch posts needed. This is just an estimate. The Offers bid should include the installation of 27 additional 6-inch posts for bracing due to topography, etc.

o Thus, a maximum of 175 6-inch posts in various bracing configurations as needed by topography and other on-site demands and up to (8) 8-inch posts for hanging gates must be considered in the Offeror’s bid. Any additional post assembly will be the responsibility of the Government.

The Offeror must expect portions of the 330’ roll will need to be cut (“stopped” and “started again) multiple times at a wood brace due to the topography of the Elk Exclosure (Attachment 2). Ending the fence must include wrapping and securing all horizontal wire strands from the ending fencing to ensure no fence ends are sticking out and causing a hazard to wildlife or people. Typically, this process includes removing the last vertical wires (stays) from the end of each fence roll (leaving approximately eight to ten inches of bare horizontal wire), lining up the two remaining end vertical wires, then tightly wrapping the bare wire from each roll around a wood post (6- or 8-inch in diameter) onto the corresponding horizontal wires of the fence (similarly as depicted in Attachment 3, Figure 4). All wires must be adequately wrapped and/or removed in a manner that they are not sticking out.

4.2.1 Splicing. Due to the weight of the fence, splicing the fence should be avoided to the greatest extent possible and instead ended at a wooden brace structure. However, if splicing can occur adjacent to a wooden brace structure, splicing by the most appropriate method (e.g., twisting wire method, sleeves, etc.; similar to photos presented in Attachment 3, Figure 5) is permitted. If using the twisted wire method, splicing must include wrapping all horizontal wire strands from either end of the fencing to the other. Typically, this process includes removing the last vertical wires (stays) from the end of each fence roll (leaving approximately four inches of bare horizontal wire), lining up the two remaining end vertical wires, then tightly wrapping the bare wire from each roll onto the corresponding horizontal wires of the opposing rolls. However, if using splicing sleeves, it is required that each wire has at least two crimped sleeves per vertical wire, as highlighted in the photo of Figure 5.

4.2.2 Vertical Posts:

All vertical posts must be set or driven into the ground approximately 24-inches deep.

All vertical posts must be sturdy and plumb. If wooden posts are not sturdy by tamping, concrete must be used. If used, the maximum fill of concrete in each hole must not exceed 2-inches below ground level as seen in Attachment 3, Figure 7.

Wooden posts may be shaped to a point and mechanically driven into the ground.

Wooden posts set in the ground (not mechanically driven) must have the backfilled soil tamped down in 6-inch lifts to strengthen posts (Attachment 3, Figure 7).

4.2.3 Brace Post Assemblies: Any changes in the proposed assemblies must be discussed with and approved of by the COR prior to installation. Bracing is required at all corner, end, pull, and gate assemblies in the fence.

Corner, gate, and stretch posts, and their supporting posts and braces, must be constructed with wooden posts.

Posts that come in contact with the ground must be treated. The use of non-treated wooden posts is permitted for horizontal structures that do not contact the ground. All vertical treated posts should be notched as needed to create flat surfaces for horizontal brace attachment.

All brace assembly posts must be set into the ground such that displacement from tension applied to the wire does not occur. If this occurs, the Contractor must use concrete to set the vertical posts as described above. The Contractor must notch all round wooden posts to allow for a flat attaching surface for all horizontal cross braces. All post assemblies must have crosswire bracing. Double loops of 9-gauge wire will be installed as a figure-8 between corner posts and twisted taut (similarly as depicted in Attachment 3, Figure 6). Over uneven terrain, additional bracing may be required between corner, end, and brace assemblies and/or at all points where excessive upward or downward pull is encountered.

4.2.3.1 Pull Assemblies (H-Brace). Pull assemblies are required in straight sections of fence so that the maximum distance between fence material does not exceed 150-feet (100-feet spacing used in predicted layout (Attachment 2, Figure 4)). Two vertical posts pressure-treated and one horizontal brace made of 6-inch by 10-foot wooden posts are required in assembly (Attachment 3, Figure 7).

4.2.3.2 End Brace Assemblies. End bracing is required when the fence ends at each side of a gate opening or when the topography causes a change in the fence line greater than 10-degrees (about 2:12 pitch). Two vertical posts (pressure-treated) and one horizontal brace made of 6-inch by 10-foot wooden posts are required to be set a minimum of 24-inches deep (Attachment 3, Figure 4).

4.2.3.3 Double Brace Assemblies (Double H-Brace). Double braces should be used on each end for straight fences exceeding 300-feet. Double braces require three vertical posts (pressure-treated) and two horizontal braces made of 6-inch by 10-foot wooden posts are required to be set a minimum of 24-inches deep (Attachment 3, Figure 8.1)

4.2.3.4 Corner Post Assemblies. Corner braces must be installed with three treated vertical posts and two horizontal wood posts (similarly as depicted in Attachment 3, Figure 8.2). Each post must be set approximately 10-feet apart to accommodate a 10-foot cross brace. Corners are required at all points where the fence alignment changes 20 degrees or more. Three vertical posts (pressure-treated) and two horizontal braces made of 6-inch by 10-foot wooden posts are required to be set a minimum of 24-inches deep.

4.2.4 Gate Post Assemblies. One end of the fencing must be attached directly to a wooden post (swing post).

The other end must be wired to the opposite gate post (lock post), so that the gate is taut when closed. The finished gate fencing must act as one unit; that is, the overlap of top and bottom sections of fencing must be lashed together securely, and the edge of the “free” end of the fence secured straight for easy attachment/detachment from lock post.

Two different gate posts assemblies will be required.

4.2.4.1 Large Gates that Cross Road. The primary gates will be heavy duty and will cross the secondary road, Robinson Creek I Road. Two in-line gates must be installed at each double access gate location where the Elk Exclosure crosses the road (Attachment 2, Figure 4). The dimensions of each double gate will be finalized by the Government prior to installment but will either require the Contractor to install (Option A.)

2, 6-foot gates (12-foot total width) or (Option B.) 1, 6-foot gate and 1, 10-foot gate (16-foot total width).

All large gates are 96-inches in height. All large gates must be hung directly on the 8-inch treated wood posts. Gates post assemblies must be double H-braces. Exact location of the gates will be determined by the COR or TPOC after contract award.

4.2.4.2 Small Gates at Top Corners. Two small access gates are designed to be installed at the top corners of the Elk Exclosure (Attachment 2, Figure 4). These gates should be approximately 60-inches (W) x 96-inches (H) and made of layered livestock panels securing layers together and to a standard single H-brace with wire.

4.2.5 In-line Support Posts: In-line Support Posts must be installed between Post Assemblies at approximately 10-foot on center intervals.

Single wooden In-line Support Posts should be installed such that no length of fence over 50-feet is without a wooden post for support (Attachment 2, Figure 4). These support posts should be spaced fairly evenly between Post Assemblies.

Remaining In-line Support Posts (t-posts) must be placed 10-feet on center, and plumb to the outside (wire side) of the fence.

All posts must be properly aligned to prevent one post from having a disproportionate amount of weight or pull than adjacent posts.

4.2.6 Alternative Exclosure Assemblies. Additional wood post assemblies and variations in spacing may be offered by the Contractor. Some common examples are provided in Attachment 3, Figure 9. However, any change in the specifications listed above must be approved by the by the COR prior to installation.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

DWORSHAK ELK EXCLOSURE (TEMPORARY FENCING) INSTALLATION

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance

Objective Standard AQL Surveillance

Method

Fencing (4.2) At any given point, finished fencing is 8′ tall as described, is stretched taut, and is securely attached to posts.

90% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

Fencing (4.2) No bulges are present in fence. Areas that the bottom of the fence contacts the ground are adequately dug out.

90% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

Fence Splices (4.2.1)

If using twisting method: end vertical wires are lined up and all horizontal end wires are tightly wrapped. If using sleeves: At least 2 sleeves are tightly crimped on each wire.

90% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

Vertical Posts (4.2.2) Vertical posts are sturdy, plumb and are set or driven into the ground approximately 24 inches deep.

90% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

Set Wooden Posts (4.2.2) Soil is tamped down in 6-inch lifts around wood posts for strength.

95% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

Posts Assemblies (4.2.3) Vertical points have been notched as needed to create flat surfaces for attached braces.

100% 100% Inspection

Brace Post Assemblies (4.2.3.1 – 4.2.3.4)

Each brace structure is appropriately placed, assembled as described, and are sturdy and secure.

95%

Periodic Surveillance or Statistically

Random Sampling

Brace Post Assemblies (4.2.3.1 – 4.2.3.4)

Changes to assembly design and/or location have been approved by COR prior to installation.

100% 100% Inspection

Gate Post Assemblies (4.2.4) Each gate post is appropriately placed, assembled as described, and are sturdy and secure.

95%

Periodic Surveillance or Statistically

Random Sampling

In-line Wooden Support Posts (4.2.5)

Wooden posts are evenly spaced along the fence or at a maximum width of 50-ft from a brace structure and are 24 inches in depth.

90% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

In-line Metal Support Posts (4.2.5)

Metal “T” posts are spaced at approximately 10-foot intervals and are 24 inches in depth

90% Periodic Surveillance or Statistically Random Sampling

Alternative Exclosure Assemblies (4.2.6)

Changes to exclosure assembly design and/or post set location have been approved by COR prior to installation.

100% 100% Inspection

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DWORSHAK ELK EXCLOSURE (TEMPORARY FENCING) INSTALLATION

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Due Submit To

Work Plan (1.5.2) Draft at or before the Post-award Conference *Final must be accepted by the Government prior to commencement of onsite work.

COR

E-Verify candidate list (1.7) Once for each Contractor employee, within 30 days of contract award or prior to commencement of onsite work, whichever is earliest, and updated as needed.

COR

Accident Prevention Plan (1.8.1)

Draft at or before the Post-award Conference *Final must be accepted by the Government prior to commencement of onsite work and a hardcopy available to Contractor employees at each work site.

COR

Activity Hazards Analysis (1.8.2)

Draft at or before the Post-award Conference *Final must be accepted by the Government prior to commencement of onsite work and a hardcopy must be reviewed and acknowledged by each Contractor employee and a copy kept at each work site.

COR

Quality Control Plan (1.9.1)

Contractor is expected to follow standard good work practices utilizing experienced labor; if the work fails to meet the standards herein, the Government will require a written Quality Control Plan to be provided and followed.

COR

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This is non-personal services contract to provide installation of temporary fencing designed for big game on U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers lands in the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area near Dworshak Dam and Reservoir in accordance with the performance work statement for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, at Dworkshak Dam and Reservoir.

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk.

Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:

FEDERAL SERVICE DESK

ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING

460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD

LONDON, KY 40741-7285

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact Melita Doyle, or the SAM.gov website for assistance or have questions.

TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF MELITA DOYLE

AT melita.s.doyle@usace.army.mil

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact Melita Doyle by Telephone 509-527-7207; or send an email to melita.s.doyle@usace.army.mil

Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________

Company’s Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE: _________________________ Unique Entity ID ________________________________

TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: _______________________________

The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM.gov replaced FBO. If you have been using FBO, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.

Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items – Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see https://www.acquisition.gov to download Representations and Certifications).

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-0828090.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission of Price Quote – Offeror shall submit 1 copy of the following:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above.

PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price contract.

All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).

BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price.

Bidder Inquiry:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the bid or proposal due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: HB3KHJ-KC6IDB

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public” c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 217-367-3276 or (833)389-1097, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@projnet.info

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Installation of Temporary Fencing

FFP

IAW Performance Work Statement NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F019

NET AMT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.207-2 Notice Of Streamlined Competition MAY 2006

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program--Basic JAN 2023 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property JAN 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION…