Willow Creek Statement of Work.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USDA, Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland 2150 Centre Avenue, Building E Fort Collins, CO 80526 Reference Specifications:

Contract Time: See Specificiations Estimated Start Date: May, 2022

Willow Creek Campground

Lonnie D. Root lonnie.root@usda.gov Nathaniel Coffman, Technical Contact xxx xxx-xxxx 237-2921

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

December 2nd, 2021 Before: 5:00 P.M. MST submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

Willow Creek Campground Toilet Replacement Sulphur Ranger District Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

Do Not Enter Prices Here.

Enter Prices on the Schedule of Items

Procurement will be accomplished under Simplified Procurement procedures. All responsible and qualified sources may submit a quote. Quotations submitted are considered to be confidential. The name of the Contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an order has been issued.

Basis of Award: The Government will make award to the Quoter who provides the best value as stated in Section M.

Mail Quote to Lonnie D Root, Contracting Officer, lonnie.root@usda.gov. It is Quoter’s responsibility to verify quote has been received by email to the Contracting Officer which must Identify your quote with the solicitation on the subject line of the e-mail.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

Quoter’ s DUNS Number __________________ Quoter’ s E-Mail__________________________

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Willow Creek Campground Toilet Replacement Sulphur Ranger District Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland Grand County, Colorado

The quoter must quote on all items. Award will be on an all or none basis to quoter whose quote represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered (reference Section M). If quoter does not intend to charge for an item, an “O” or “No Cost” should be shown.

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Total Base Pay Items Amount:

Optional Bid Items

Total Optional Pay Items Amount:

Total of Base Pay Items Amount:

Grand Total Quote:

**Designated Method of Measurement:

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

Request for Quote Number: 1240LT22Q0012 (Solicitation Number MUST be Included on ALL Correspondence)

RFQ Closing Date: December 2nd, – 5:00pm (1700) MT All Quotes received after the above “Closing Date & Time” will be marked “Non-Responsive” and will NOT be considered for award, IAW Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).

Quotes to be Forwarded by Email Only:

Lonnie D Root Email: Lonnie.root@usda.gov

Contracting Officer Representative:

Kamber Box Civil Engineer • FS-R6-Colville NF-SO Phone: 509-684-7254 Email: kamber.box@usda.gov

Price Range Comment by USDA:

May use on the SF18 or use here.

The Government’s estimate is: Comment by USDA:

Insert one of the following ranges.

between $150,000 and $250,000.

FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

Performance and Payment Security Comment by USDA:

Use if contract will be over $35,000

If the project is quoted with a total price greater than $150,000, payment security is required in the form of a Payment Bond or Letter of Credit at 100% of the total project price IAW FAR: 28.102-1(a)

Notes: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed – Price Construction Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 15101 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted. If Offeror (quoter) does not intend to charge for an item, a price of “0” or “NO COST” should be shown. If the price is left blank or shown as “No Bid”, the entire offer (quote) may be considered Non-Responsive.

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

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of award. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

System of Award Management Requirement

No award will be made to a Contractor not registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, the Contractor’s Representations and Certification must be listed in the SAM database. Reference https://www.acquisition.gov or https://www.sam.gov

Note: There is no fee to register and use this site.

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

Funding

Funding for this requirement is available.

Technical Proposal

The Contractor’s technical proposal will become part of this contract.

Incorporation of Technical Proposal

The Contractor’s technical proposal, including revisions and amendments made prior to contract award, will be incorporated into this contract upon award.

The Contractor’s personnel shall meet or exceed the qualification standards, experience levels and trade background as set forth in the technical proposal and contract.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Work or Scope of Contract Comment by USDA:

Use Description or Scope – but not both

The Contractor shall furnish all management, labor, equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and incidentals necessary to perform the work in accordance with the specification and provisions of the contract. Rock may be encountered during excavation. Any excess material shall be incorporated and blended into the site. Seed and straw all disturbed areas.

Base: This base project consists of the removal and replacement of two (2) existing toilet that were damaged in 2020 fires. The new stick-built toilets shall be double toilets with a concrete vault and constructed superstructure. The replacement toilet will be in the same location as the existing toilets.

Option: Line item 5 includes construction of ADA pathways to (3) three toilet structures (two new and one existing) on site. This will include preparation, placing bedding, and leveling.

Project Location

From the Sulfur Ranger District Information Office head east on 10-mile Dr. toward US-40 W. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-40w and travel for 2.0 miles. Turn right onto US-34 E and travel for 5.2 miles. Turn left onto CO Rd 40 and travel for 3.7 miles to reach Willow Creek Campground at CO Rd 40, Granby, CO 80446.

Alternative route through private may be authorized for use if needed by the District Ranger if permit from landowner is completed. From the Sulfur Ranger District information office head east on 10-mile Dr. toward US-40 W. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-40w and travel for 2.0 miles. Turn right onto US-34 E and travel for 5.2 miles.

If the above alternative access rout is required for construction, it shall be through a private road with FS access agreement. Access scheduling and timing for use shall be coordinated between the Contractor, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Forest Service and Landowner. Preferred access timing is on Thursdays between 1000am and 1200pm. There is low hanging sign with a rope to pull it up out of the way if needed.

Willow Creek Campground coordinates: 40.142545129077426, -105.95307059587206

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) Comment by PCxx:

**NOTE** use when the SOW or Specs is included in Section J

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) Comment by PCxx:

**NOTE** [use when there are attachments to the description (SOW) or specs.

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

BioBased Products

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete and asphalt release fluids) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for minor construction for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The awarded Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

Use if dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE Comment by PCxx:

**NOTE** [MAY USE ONE OR MORE OF THE FULL TEXT CLAUSES, AS APPROPRIATE]

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Comment by PCxx:

**NOTE** [FILL IN THE BLANKS]

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

Notice to Proceed

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

Required Submittals Comment by USDA:

Delete and add submittal information

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

[FAR 52.236-15]

With Quote and then Updated when Necessary

[FAR 52.236-13]

Prior to Work Starting

[FAR 52.236-6]

[FAR 52.236-11]and Section G Prior to Subcontractor Starting Work

[FAR 52.222-8]

Weekly Hard Copy

[FAR 52.223-6]

Precast Concrete toilet structure inlcuding layout, color, texture, style, etc.

Prior to ordering

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at _either Republic Ranger Station or Colville Supervisor’s Office.

Note: Post Award Conference

The Contractor shall meet with the Government to discuss contract terms and work performance requirements, Work Progress Schedule, and Fire Prevention and Suppression Plans.

Contractor designated representative or foreman (whomever the Contractor will have on the site) shall be present at the conference.

If the Contractor’s designated representative or foreman does not attend the scheduled post award conference, the Government will reschedule the meeting and will not issue the Notice to Proceed until the foreman is present at the meeting. The meeting must be rescheduled within 3 days. If the Contractor is unable to meet the reschedule date, the contract may be terminated for cause.

Supplemental Definitions

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

A. Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

B. Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

C. Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

D. Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

E. Contracting Officer (CO) - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

F. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

There may be person(s) appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer to help the Contracting Officer’s Representative to conduct and document inspections according to contract specifications and provisions. This person would be titled COR; however, their authorities are strictly limited, not to exceed the authority to issue to the Contractor a Notice of Noncompliance. It is important the Contractor read the designations of each person.

G. Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

H. Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

I. Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

J. Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

K. Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

L. Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

M. Original Contract Quantities - Those quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

N. Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

O. Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

P. Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

Q. Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

R. Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

S. Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

T. Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

Contracting Officer’s Authority

In no event shall any understanding or agreement between the Contractor and any Government employee other than the Contracting Officer on any contract, modification, change order, letter or verbal direction to the Contractor be effective or binding upon the Government. All such actions must be formalized by a proper contractual document executed by an appointed Contracting Officer. The Contractor is hereby put on notice that in the event a Government employee other than the Contracting Officer directs a change in the work to be performed, it is the Contractor’ responsibility to make inquiry of the Contracting Officer before making the deviation. Payments will not be made without being authorized by the appointed Contracting Officer with the legal authority to bind the contract.

Representatives and Authorities

The contract will be administered by an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. In no event, however, will any understanding or agreement, modification, change order or other matter deviating from the terms of the contract between the contractor and any person other than the Contracting Officer be effective or binding upon the Government, unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of this contract.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be designated by the Contracting Officer as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. The COR is responsible for monitoring performance and the technical management of the effort required hereunder and should be contact regarding question or problem of technical nature.

Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

A. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative (or representatives), hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designations will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the post award conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation(s) because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term “Contracting Officer” as used through the Specifications, shall be interpreted in include the Contracting Officer’s designated representative (s) acting within the limits of their delegations of authority.

B. The COR does not have authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery or other terms and conditions of the contract nor in any way direct the contractor or its subcontractors to operate in conflict with the contract terms and conditions. The COR cannot redelegate their authority to another person.

Any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by a proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

C. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

D. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

Notification of Subcontracting

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work. The written notification shall include as a minimum:

A. The name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor.

B. The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its duration.

C. A detailed description of the work being subcontracted including a listing of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

D. Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

E. A copy of the Statement of Acknowledgement form (SF-1413) must be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to any subcontractor work beginning.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions of the prime contract.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Forest Service is utilizing the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices and payment information. IPP is a secure Government-wide, Web-based invoice processing service. Visit http://www.ipp.gov to learn more.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors must register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm.

All invoices must be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted. The Contractor must also attach a detailed invoice in IPP.

SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984) Comment by USDA:

Need to insert appropriate information if applicable – delete the clause in its entirety if there is no physical data to furnish.

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

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

B. Weather conditions: Typical Northwestern Colorado mountain weather. Comment by USDA:

Insert a summary of weather records and warnings.

C. Elevation: 8130ft

Landscape Preservation Comment by USDA:

This clause is similar to AGAR 452.236-74 which is referenced in Section I. The difference is paragraph A and the last paragraph.. My elect to use only the one referenced.

A. The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer, and damage to vegetation or structures outside the clearing limits shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

C. Prevention of Oil Spills - If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on the Project Area, Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States.

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

Safety Plan

Prior to allowing any work to commence on the project, the Contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that is in accordance with OSHA Regulations. Such safety plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work.

Safety Items

(a) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the work site.

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

[X] Confined Entry Space.

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

[] Tree Felling.

[X] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[] Blasting.

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

[X] Heavy equipment operation.

[] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[] Fire hazards.

[] Hazard materials handling.

[X] Electrical hazard.

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

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

[X] Power tool operation including eye protection.

[X] Overhead hazards.

Washing of Equipment

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

The Contractor shall wash all equipment except for hauling vehicles prior to entering National Forest Land. Remove all soil which could contain noxious weed seed. Remove grease and oil from drive mechanisms which would be discharged into the stream when equipment is operating. Prior to transporting equipment to the site, assure that the equipment's hydraulic, lubrication and fuel systems are free from leaks.

Prosecution of Work Comment by USDA:

Insert appropriate comments.

A. The following special controls will affect the Contractor’s prosecution of work:

B. The Contractor may encounter other contractors performing work on projects in the area. Contractor may encounter Forest Service employees working in the area.

C. Utilities made available by the Government for use by the Contractor are: None

Hazardous Materials

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

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

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

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

All petroleum products or other hazardous substances shall not be released on or into land or into rivers, streams, and impoundments, or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by Contracting Officer or designated representative. Contractor shall properly dispose of vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), oily rags, and waste oil in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations off of Government property and shall transport such material in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Earthwork Tolerances

Changes within specified tolerances (such as adjustment of horizontal or vertical alignment) shall be made as necessary to maintain earthwork quantities substantially as designed within balance points. Such adjustments shall not be considered as Changes under FAR 52.243-4.

Additional Information for FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

The following is the order of precedence if there is a discrepancy in the figures, in the drawings, or in the specifications (reference FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction”:

Plans Order of Precedence

1. Plans, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

1. Plans, large scale contract plans over small scale contract plans

1. Schedules on contract plans over any conflicting notations on contract plans

Additional Requirements or Restrictions

1. Project performance period is 6/01/2020 to 8/15/2020.

2. Moving of equipment on Holiday weekends is not allowed: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day. Weekends are defined as Friday 6pm through Sunday 6pm or Monday 6pm depending on which day the holiday falls.

3. The site may be closed off during install for a max of 1 week (5 days) not to include weekends. Location for site closure shall be along the Forest Service access road at the boundary between the Colville National Forest and the Colville Indian Reservation.

Damages

If the Contractor does not complete the work within the designated contract time, actual excess costs will be assessed, such as - but not limited to, additional COR and Inspector time and travel.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

**NOTE** [DELETE IF NOT SET ASIDE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS]

0. Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting

Use if cite spec. listed in the Index that are not furnished with the specifications.

**NOTE** [DELETE IF NOT SET ASIDE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS]

Use if require delivery of hazardous material.

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) Comment by PCxx:

**NOTE** [USE IF PERFORMANCE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IS ON A FEDERAL FACILITY]

(b) Acquired by the contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility; (c) Furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (d) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

**NOTE** [USE IF FUNDS ARE CHARGEABLE TO NEW FISCAL YEAR AND ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE] 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

0. Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017)

0. Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

0. Other Contracts (APR 1984)

0. Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984)

0. Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

0. Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

0. Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) Comment by PCxx:

**NOTE** [USE ALTERNATE I IF A WRITTEN SAFETY PLAN IS REQUIRED]

**NOTE** [DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE]

**NOTE** [USE ALTERNATE I WHEN CONTRACTOR DOES ORIGINAL AND FINAL SURVEY]

**NOTE** [USE ALTERNATE I WHEN RECORD SHOP DRAWINGS ARE REQUIRED AND REPRODUCIBLE SHOP DRAWINGS ARE NEEDED. USE ALTERNATE II WHEN RECORD SHOP DRAWINGS ARE REQUIRED AND REPRODUCIBLE SHOP DRAWINGS ARE NOT NEEDED]

**NOTE** [USE ALTERNATE I IF BRAND NAME AND MODEL SPECIFIED]