2012 Magdalena MSO Survey

***THIS NOTICE IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION. A HARD COPY SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT. ALL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT AN BID TO THIS CONTRACT WILL BE ATTACHED. ***ALL BIDS ARE DUE BY APRIL 30, 2012 @ 4:00 MST SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring Cibaol National Forest Magdalena Ranger District Soccorro County, New Mexico B. 1. Schedule of Items Item No. 1 - Work Item Sub Item/Description Unit of measure Quantity Unit Price Price 1 MSO Monitoring Lump Sum 1 $ ________ $ ________ Total Quote ***THIS NOTICE IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION. A HARD COPY SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT. ALL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT AN BID TO THIS CONTRACT WILL BE ATTACHED. ***ALL BIDS ARE DUE BY APRIL 30, 2012 @ 4:00 MST BASIS OF AWARD: Price shall be fair market value for materials, labor, and incidentals represented in the specifications necessary to complete the project, and must include all taxes, all incidental expenses, and all direct and indirect costs. Bid price is assumed to be best and final offer. Award will be made based on Best Value to the Government. Best Value is a combination of past performance/ experience, price and technical approach of the proposal (See Section M for evaluation criteria). NOTE: All bidders must submit a response to the evaluation criteria listed in Section M of the Solicitation in order to be considered for award. Failure to submit a written proposal responding to the evaluation criteria will result in the offer not being considered for award. _____________ __________________ Signature Date CONTRACT TIME - 120 CALENDAR DAYS __________________________ __________________________ FED TAX ID #: DUNS #: SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK 2010 Mexican Spotted Owl Territory Monitoring Magdalena Ranger District Cibola National Forest SECTION C-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK C.1 OBJECTIVE OF MONITORING CONTRACT The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, supplies, transportation, equipment and materials (except for Government furnished property) needed to conduct formal monitoring of sixteen known Mexican spotted owl (MSO) Protected Activity Centers (PACs) in the San Mateo and Magdalena Mountains of central New Mexico. All monitoring will be done according to established protocol to determine presence/absence and reproductive success. The contractor shall submit completed forms, maps, digital images and a final report of all findings. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MSO TERRITORIES MAGDALENA MSO Protected Activity Centers (PACs) PAC 030301 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Access is DIFFICULT with total hike distance of 8.1 miles, covering 2,600 ft elevation change. PAC 030302 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Access is DIFFICULT with total hike distance for this PAC 6.25 miles covering 3600 ft elevation change. PAC 030303 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Access is MODERATE with hike of 7.75 miles covering 2800 ft elevation change. PAC 030304 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Access is DIFFICULT with hike totaling 8 miles round trip from the trailhead covering 4000 ft elevation change. The total time for this hike is estimated 8-10 hours. This hike should be considered DIFFICULT. PAC 030307 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Hike covering 1800 ft elevation change and takes a minimum of 4 hours. This hike should be considered MODERATE and could be completed in conjunction with PAC (030303) and PAC(030302). PAC 030308 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Total round-trip distance for this hike is an estimated 7 miles, including hiking within the length of the PAC and will take an estimated 4 hours. This hike should be considered EASY. *PAC 030312 (West Magdalena Mtns) Access is easy, estimated 4.5 miles. *PAC 030313 (East Magdalena Mtns.) Access is difficult. PAC 030314 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Access is estimated at 4.4 miles to PAC. The drive to the Trailhead is about 2.5 hours. This hike could be completed in conjunction with PAC (030304). Total distance for the survey of these two PACs is 9 miles, covering 5200 ft elevation change and will take an estimated 8-10 hours. This hike should be considered DIFFICULT. Access is difficult. PAC 030316 (North San Mateo Mtns.) Total hike distance within this PAC is estimated 3.8 miles and covers 3600 ft. elevation change. This hike should be considered MODERATE due to high elevation and the extensive elevation change experienced from the top of the PAC to the bottom. *PAC 030317 (Central Magdalena Mtns.) Road access from Forest Road to trail XX, estimated 0.4 miles to PAC. Access is moderate. *PAC 030318 (Central Magdalena Mtns.) Road Access from Forest Road to Trail XX to PAC. Access is easy. PAC 030321 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Road access from Forest Road to Trail XX estimated 0.7 miles to PAC. The last leg of the drive follows FR XXX for approximately 20 miles and the road may be in deteriorated condition from the 10-mile mark to Trail XX. There may be several places where washouts make traversing steep-sloped drainages difficult. The total drive time from Magdalena is approximately 4.5 hours. Access for this PAC is DIFFICULT. From Trail XX trailhead, hike northeast approximately 0.75 mile to the canyon bottom and the PAC boundary. Total round trip travel for this PAC is 4 miles with a total elevation change of 1200 ft. The hike takes estimated 3 hours and should be considered EASY with regards to hiking difficulty. PAC 030322 (South San Mateo Mtns.) Road access from Forest Road XX, to Trail XX, east approximately 3.0 miles to PAC. The survey of this PAC will cover 7 miles over 2000 ft elevation change and take an estimated 4-5 hours. This survey should be considered MODERATE to difficulty with vehicle access issues being the most problematic of all PACs surveyed. PAC 030324 (North San Mateo Mtns.) Road access from Forest Road XX to PAC. Accessing the PAC from Trail XX and FR XX is a one-mile hike to the bottom of the PAC that covers a 1300 ft elevation drop. Accessing the PAC from Trail XX is about 0.9 miles with a 1000ft elevation drop. Either route takes an estimated 2 hours. Access for this PAC should be considered EASY but the elevation of the routes can complicate this survey for less experienced surveyors. PAC 030325 (North San Mateo Mtns.) Road access from Forest Road XX, to Trail XX, estimated 2.0 miles to PAC. This PAC can be accessed from east or west. From the east, follow the above directions to Trail XX then follow Trail XX approximately 2.5 miles, climbing 600 ft in elevation to the PAC boundary. Follow Trail XX along Canyon bottom to the junction of Trail XX and Trail XX and continue on Trail XX for approximately 1 mile (from the junction). The southern end of the PAC sits at about 8000' in elevation for a total of 1200 ft elevation gain from the start of the hike. This hike is approximately 7 miles in length with 2400 ft elevation change and will take estimated 4.5 hours to complete. This hike should be considered MODERATE in difficulty. From the west side, follow the instructions for PAC (030308) and continue past the east boundary to the Trail XX junction. Take Trail XX north 1.5 miles over the adjacent pass into Canyon climbing and descending a total of 800 ft from the Trail XX junction. Although this route is somewhat shorter than the east entrance route, the elevation change along this route is much greater with a total change of 4000 ft. This route will take an estimated 5 hours to complete and should be considered DIFFICULT due to elevation change and elevation at start of route but is could be preferred because of the drive time to get to the eastern route start point. PAC 030326 (North San Mateo Mtns.) Road access from Forest Road XX approximately 1.3 miles to PAC. From the center of the PAC, each side-drainage is easily accessed for daytime pre-calling surveys. This daytime calling route is estimated 3.3 miles round trip and covers 2400 ft elevation change through dense vegetation and closed canopy mixed conifer forest. This route was used for daytime pre-calling and nighttime surveys and considering the terrain and undergrowth, should be considered MODERATE during pre-calling daytime surveys and DIFFICULT for nighttime hiking. *New PACs for this contract (not previously contracted). C.3 WORK DESCRIPTION General A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended, but not necessary. Conditions of track roads can be poor when wet. Some of the access roads can be rough. Some of the survey routes are in designated Wilderness. Motorized or wheeled vehicle are not allowed in Wilderness so surveys would be conducted on foot or by horseback. The 2012 weather is forecast for warm temperatures and continued dry conditions. The entire Cibola National Forest has been under Fire Restrictions in the past and fire restrictions are expected this year. When in fire restriction, campfires, charcoal grills and stove fires are prohibited on national forest lands except in developed camp and picnic grounds where grills were provided. Smoking was allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building; a developed recreation site; or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter and free of all flammable material. If dry conditions continue, the District may be under a total closure again during the 2012 MSO monitoring season. In that case, the contractor may be given specific written permission to continue survey work during the closure. Mexican spotted owl Monitoring MSO monitoring may be performed beginning as soon as the contract is awarded and will be completed by August 31, 2012. Upon completion of the field survey, the Contractor shall have 31 calendar days to deliver the Final Report to the COR. Informal monitoring and/or pre-calling daytime visits will be conducted at known nest sites within MSO PACs during dates established in the MSO survey protocol included in this package. If MSO are located during informal and/or pre-calling visits, no further visits or reproductive success visits would need to be done thereafter, although nest status should be documented if a nest is located. If MSO are not located during daytime visits, formal MSO monitoring shall be performed according to the MSO survey protocol attached to this contract package, or until an individual or MSO pair responds (up to four complete surveys including an optional daytime visit). Only the actual PAC areas need formal monitoring. Any location marking method, such as flagging or Brite Eyes, may be used to mark calling routes or routes to nest/roost locations. All markers placed during this contract must be removed at the conclusion of the contract. GPS locations will be taken for each route and placed on the standard topographic maps described above. If a MSO flies or appears to be located on private land, no attempts will be made to cross ownership boundaries. Contractor will show direction of flight on a map included in the final report, or estimate the location of the area a MSO appears to be located in. It is the contractor's responsibility to assure all persons conducting the monitoring work meet training and certification requirements. Proof of training and required Region 3 certification shall be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to award, for crew leaders and preferably all crewmembers. (Crewmembers certified after award of contract must show certification prior to initiation of fieldwork). Monitoring information shall be documented on the MSO survey forms (attached). It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine local conditions affecting road access to each site. Notify the COR within 2 working days if weather caused road inaccessibility (on an open road) is delaying work. C.4 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS All required forms (inventory, optional daytime follow-up, etc) shall be completed in accordance with the protocol/guideline requirements and shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications in C and as part of the Deliverables, as specified in C. Any spotted owl nest or roost trees located shall be photo-documented in daytime on digital format and labeled with Ranger District, UTM, content of photo (i.e. nest site, roost site, MSO chick, MSO female, etc) and date. Original digital image shall become property of the Government. At least one nest tree photo will be from enough distance to show the entire tree. Locations of active MSO nest sites other than those previously active shall be plotted on the topographic map and shall be cross-referenced in the report. Use UTM's to describe the nest site on the topographic map. GPS coordinates shall be provided by the contractor. Nest site locations shall not be released to any person or agency beyond the COR. Active spotted owl PAC's shall be reported to the COR within 2 working days. These shall be reported by PAC name, unless a new territory is discovered at which time a PAC name will be determined by the agency biologist. C.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY The government-furnished property listed below will be available for contractor use. Some of the material will be available after the contractor has been selected: 1. Mexican spotted owl PAC Maps/Magdalena Ranger District Map (available upon award of contract) (exhibit A1 and A2) _20__ pages 2. One set of spotted owl Monitoring Data forms (Exhibit B-C) 3. Mexican Spotted Owl Formal Monitoring Protocol (FWS, 2010--Exhibit D). C.6 DELIVERABLES Contractor shall provide one complete and clearly legible copy of the following reports to the COR: 1. MSO - Location of current year nest, roost site or MSO responses on the 1:24,000 topographic map with UTM location. UTM locations of calling routes within PAC will be displayed on the map. Completed Informal or Formal Monitoring forms for each visit made. 2. Final Report including: All labeled original digital images of any MSO roosts and nest sites. A brief summary of other findings during the inventory, i.e. bat roost tree, spring/seep, etc. A miscellaneous section (optional) identifying any hazards encountered, any problems identified conducting the field surveys, any problems encountered fulfilling/interpreting the contract. C.7 REPORT REVIEW/MEASUREMENT/PAYMENT All deliverables associated with the contract shall be received within 31 calendar days after completion of the field surveys. Upon submission of materials listed above, the COR shall have 15 working days to review the material to determine acceptability. If the materials are accepted within the review period, the contracting officer and contractor will be notified immediately. Forest Service reserves the right to reject items and reports not meeting the minimum requirements as listed in these specifications and referenced to specified guidelines and data. If the materials are not accepted with the 15-day review period, the Contracting Officer and the contractor will be notified immediately. Rejected items shall then be upgraded to the standards in these specifications, as noted by the COR, within 15 working days of notice and resubmitted for acceptance by the COR. Partial payments may be made upon completion and acceptance of the following milestones: 50% payment upon completion and acceptance of two complete MSO reproductive monitoring visits of each PAC, with copies of the field data sheets, and at least one goshawk monitoring visit complete at each territory. Remaining completion of all fieldwork and acceptance of all data, summary report and acceptance of all final repots. Payment shall be at the unit price shown in the schedule of items, upon completion of acceptance as stated above. Such payment shall constitute full compensation for the spotted owl inventory awarded on this contract. C.8 DISSIMINATION OF INFORMATION Information regarding survey areas or locations shall not be released. Neither the Contractor nor his/her representatives shall release any sketch, map, photograph, report, newspaper article or other material of any nature obtained or prepared under the contract without specific written approval of the contracting officer. The contractor or his/her representative may be required to sign a non-disclosure form. Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of any employees or subcontractors that are involved in the inventory. No persons other than certified inventory crewmembers or those currently training to receive their certification shall accompany the crew during the inventory process. Contractor shall not release any publication of the data collected under this contract in hard copy or electronic form. C.9 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS All quotes to be considered are required to meet the qualifications listed below: Contractor shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in the fields of natural resource management (i.e. wildlife biology, ecology, etc.) from an accredited college or university. Demonstrate prior or similar business experience in the same or similar work. Contractor shall demonstrate they have or will obtain all necessary equipment, as well as the personnel to successfully perform the inventory. C.10 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE SUBMITTAL With price quotation, include information regarding educational qualifications and related experience (i.e. raptor surveys, knowledge of vegetation types, etc.) of key personnel, including crew leaders. Crew leader minimum qualification: A Bachelor of Science degree in the fields of natural resource management (i.e. Wildlife Biology/Science, Ecology) from an accredited college or university AND/OR experience in spotted owl inventory or formal monitoring (according to protocol) in Forest Service Regions 3, 4, 5, or 6. Key personnel shall be responsible for training and certifying that field personnel meet the minimum qualifications. Provide a list of proposed field personnel by name; briefly summarize educational qualifications and related experience (i.e. raptor survey, raptor identification, knowledge of vegetation types, orienteering abilities, etc.). If expecting to hire additional personnel to carry out the work, state the proposed source of qualified personnel or plans for training them. Note that area to be surveyed involves very rough terrain; all field personnel, including supervisors, should be in good physical condition. All observers that conduct surveys must be able to visually identify common raptors in the field and identify common raptors via vocalizations. With price quotation, include list of references (names, addresses, telephone numbers and contract number, if applicable) for similar work. Provide a short narrative outlining proposed work schedule to include resources, transportation, logistics and alternative plans for unforeseen problems (i.e., weather, fire restrictions etc) in order to complete the required work within the allowed contract time. Contractor shall describe how spotted owl inventory certifications were received, including numbers of years certified, or how contractor plans to provide for certification of all inventory personnel. SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING {For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section} SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE E. 1. FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) (a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services. (b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires. (c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. (d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. (e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. (f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default. E. 2. Contractor Quality Control Plan E.2.1. Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the technical proposal. The Contractor shall supplement the QCP before start of work based on items awarded to the Contractor and Government comments. The general Quality Control plan must demonstrate how the Contractor will assure quality meets the requirements and specifications of the contract. It shall specify how quality will be monitored to assure the performance standards are met; the supervision of crew and work; and the personnel that will be performing the quality control. Quality control includes the monitoring of quality while work is in progress. SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 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 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984) FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within _5_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 _120 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. INCLEMENT WEATHER When inclement weather sets in, and the work is impractical, upon written request by the contractor, the Contracting Officer may authorize a total suspension until such weather has passed, and work can proceed. During period of total suspension, the calendar days elapsed will not be charged against the contract time specified. 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 within 3 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at Cibola National Forest Supervisor's Office. SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Key Personnel The Contractor shall assign to this contract the key personnel identified in their technical proposal and that list may include the following: - CREW LEADER The Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel without notifying the Contracting Officer within a reasonable timeframe and in advance, and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contractor shall make no diversion of personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel. Fire Control Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations. Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract. Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved handtool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service. Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows: a. One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating. b. One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. c. One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski. d. One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment. Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a, are: (a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards; (b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained. Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided: a. One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use. b. One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times. Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting. Blasting. Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated. Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot. Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist. Debris Burning and Warming Fires. Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended. Precautions for Stoves. Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch. All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield. Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container, (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start. Fire Plan. Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions. When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed: a. All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time. b. Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman. H. 3. Prework Conference Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall attend a meeting to discuss the contract terms, work performance requirements, and safety. 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 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUL1995) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (AUG 1996) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (MAY 1989) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workp...