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00‐0 Table of Contents Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 1 Bidding Documents Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Table of Contents DIVISION 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00‐1 Invitation for Bids 00‐2 Instructions for Bidders 00‐3 Bid Form 00‐4 Nondiscrimination & Equal Pay Affirmation Form 00‐5 Bid Bond 00‐6 Notice of Award 00‐7 Contract 00‐8 Performance Bond 00‐9 Payment Bond 00‐10 Notice to Proceed 00‐11 Work Change Directive 00‐12 Change Order 00‐13 Field Order DIVISION 01 – General Requirements 01‐1 Treatment Prescriptions Exhibit A – Treatment Unit Map 01‐2 Special Provisions Exhibit A – Designated Camping Location Exhibit B – Access and Parking Exhibit C – Liebmann Private Road Use Agreement 00‐1 Invitation for Bids Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA I N V I T A T I O N F O R B I D S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids for: Phase 3 of the Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Separate sealed Bids for Phase 3 of the Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project will be received by the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Suite 201, Bozeman, Montana 59715 until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 and then publicly opened and read aloud. Late bids will not be considered. Original copies must be submitted; no faxed or electronic bids will be accepted. A.) The physical address for hand-delivery or shipping of bids is: City Clerk’s Office, Suite 201, City Hall, North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715 B.) The address for USPS mailing of bids is: City Clerk’s Office, Suite 201, City Hall, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana 59771-1230 Project Description: The overall project area is 380 acres of contiguous timbered lands owned by the City in Sections 7, 17, and 18 of T3S, R6E (Principal Meridian of Montana). Work generally consists of two major categories: A) Residual slash treatment on 79 acres of Helicopter Units consisting of 21.7 acres of Pile & Burn treatments and 57.3 acres of Lop & Scatter treatments; and B) Precommercial Thinning (PCT) of small diameter ladder fuels and lop and scatter of accumulated dead and down fuels on untreated timber stands within the Project area. Work must be completed no later than June 30, 2024. The Bidding Documents may be examined and obtained free of charge from the Issuing Office, which for this project is online at www.bozeman.net through the Bids/RFPs/RFQs webpage (https://weblink.bozeman.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=263669&dbid=0&repo=BOZEMAN). To submit a Bid, a Bidder is responsible for downloading and printing the Bidding Documents pdf file for this project and any Addenda issued for the Bidding Documents. There will be an optional Pre-Bid Conference at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022. The conference will occur at the Sourdough Canyon Trailhead, situated at the end of Sourdough Canyon Road in the NE1/4 of Section 7, T3S, R6E. The pre-bid conference will include a visit to the project area if so requested by interested attendees. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the work shall be paid prevailing wage rates as may be required by the laws of Gallatin County and the State of Montana. The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination in the performance of any contract awarded under this project on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the awarded entity’s employees and to all subcontracts. 00‐1 Invitation for Bids Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 2 of 2 As such, each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision wherein the submitting entity, or entities, affirms in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and which also recognizes the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the submitting entity’s employees and to all subcontracts. In addition, pursuant to City Commission Resolution 5169, the entity awarded a contract under this project and any subcontractors must abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3- 104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and affirm it will abide by the above and that it has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best practices publication” and has read the material. Each Bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Bozeman, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Service Contract. Insurance as required by the Service Contract shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Bozeman. The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 21st day of August, 2022. Mike Maas, Bozeman City Clerk Published Legal Ad, Bozeman, Montana August 21, 2022 September 4, 2022 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 – Defined Terms ........................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2 – Copies of Bidding Documents ................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 3 – Qualifications of Bidders ........................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 4 – Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety Program; Other Work at the Site .................................................................................................................................. 1 ARTICLE 5 – Bidder’s Representations .......................................................................................................... 3 ARTICLE 6 – Pre‐Bid Conference ................................................................................................................... 3 ARTICLE 7 – Interpretations and Addenda .................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE 8 – Bid Security ............................................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE 9 – Contract Times .......................................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE 10 – Liquidated Damages ................................................................................................................ 4 ARTICLE 11 – Substitute and “Or‐Equal” Items – NOT USED ........................................................................ 5 ARTICLE 12 – Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others ................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE 13 – Preparation of Bid ................................................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE 14 – Basis of Bid .............................................................................................................................. 6 ARTICLE 15 – Submittal of Bid ....................................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 16 – Modification and Withdrawal of Bid ....................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 17 – Opening of Bids ....................................................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 18 – Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance ................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 19 – Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract .............................................................................. 7 ARTICLE 20 – Bonds and Insurance ............................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE 21 – Signing of Agreement .............................................................................................................. 8 ARTICLE 22 – public contractor Gross receipts tax ....................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE 23 – Montana prevailing wages ...................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE 24 – City of Bozeman Business License ........................................................................................... 9 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 9 ARTICLE 1 – DEFINED TERMS 1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. ARTICLE 2 – COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS 2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office in the number and format stated in the advertisement or invitation to bid. 2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Forest Officer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. 2.03 Owner and Forest Officer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license for any other use. ARTICLE 3 – QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS 3.01 To demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work, Bidder shall submit with its Bid (a) written evidence establishing its qualifications such as financial data, previous experience, and present commitments, and (b) the following additional information: A. Evidence of Bidder’s authority to do business in the state where the Project is located. B. Bidder’s state or other contractor license number, if applicable. C. Subcontractor and Supplier qualification information; coordinate with provisions of Article 12 of these Instructions, “Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others.” 3.02 A Bidder’s failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may disqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract. 3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek additional pertinent information regarding Bidder’s qualifications. 3.04 Bidder is advised to carefully review those portions of the Bid Form requiring Bidder’s representations and certifications. ARTICLE 4 – SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER’S SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE 4.01 Site and Other Areas A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights‐of‐ way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary facilities, equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor. 4.02 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders A. Bidder shall conduct its Site visit during normal working hours, and shall not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 2 of 9 B. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of Site conditions. C. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting, the Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints on Owner’s authority regarding the Site. 1. See attachment to the Special Provisions provided with these bidding documents for the agreement between City and private property owner for access to project site through private property. D. Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs. E. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies. 4.03 Owner’s Safety Program A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. 4.04 Other Work at the Site A. Reference is made here for the identification of the general nature of other work of which Owner is aware that is currently being planned at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors). 1. Sourdough Creek Municipal Water Supply Intake Reconstruction by Owner a. The Owner discloses and the Bidder is hereby notified that the Owner intends to reconstruct its Sourdough Creek municipal water supply intake during the 2023 construction season. Upon opening of bids and award of a construction contract for this intake project, the selected general contractor’s use of the intake clearing will be superior to the fuels reduction contractor’s use of this area. In the event the fuels reduction contractor desires to park its light duty vehicles at the intake clearing while this area is under the control of the Owner’s intake general contractor, the fuels reduction contractor shall receive permission from the intake general contractor. 2. Helicopter Logging Project by U.S. Forest Service a. The Owner discloses and the Bidder is hereby notified that the USFS is planning on implementing commercial helicopter logging operations on approximately 200 acres of treatment units in Sections 8, 17, 18, 19, and 20 of T3S, R6E. The USFS intends to award a helicopter logging contract in 2023 with a 3‐year operating period to complete the work. The Owner and USFS have entered into an access agreement that allows USFS use of Owner property to support its helicopter logging project. The fuels reduction contractor’s vehicle access to the project area must be coordinated with the USFS helicopter logging contractor if the fuels reduction contractor and helicopter contractor are actively performing work at the same time. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 3 of 9 B. If Owner is party to a written contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential matters), if any. ARTICLE 5 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS 5.01 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to: A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference items identified in the Bidding Documents; B. visit the Site, conduct a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfy itself as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work; C. become familiar with and satisfy itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work; D. consider the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site‐related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs; E. agree, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, that at the time of submitting its Bid no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the Work at the price bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents; F. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents; G. promptly give Forest Officer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution thereof by Forest Officer is acceptable to Bidder; H. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work; and I. agree that the submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents. ARTICLE 6 – PRE‐BID CONFERENCE 6.01 An optional pre‐Bid conference will be held at the time and location stated in the invitation or advertisement to bid. Representatives of Owner and the Forest Officer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Forest Officer will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Forest Officer considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 4 of 9 ARTICLE 7 – INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA 7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Forest Officer in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Forest Officer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda posted by the Issuing Office described in the Invitation for Bids. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. 7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents. 7.03 It is the Bidders responsibility to obtain, read, and understand any Addenda issued. Addenda, if issued, will be placed online at www.bozeman.net on the Bids/RFPs/RFQs webpage (https://www.bozeman.net/departments/administration/city‐clerk/bids‐rfps‐rfqs). ARTICLE 8 – BID SECURITY 8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of ten percent (10%) of Bidder’s maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (on the form included in the Bidding Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the General Conditions. 8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract Documents, furnished the required contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract Documents and furnish the required contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner’s exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults. 8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of seven days after the Effective Date of the Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be released. 8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be released within seven days after the Bid opening. ARTICLE 9 – CONTRACT TIMES 9.01 The date by which the Work is to be completed is set forth in the Agreement. ARTICLE 10 – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages for failure to timely attain completion of the Work are set forth in the Agreement. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 5 of 9 ARTICLE 11 – SUBSTITUTE AND “OR‐EQUAL” ITEMS – NOT USED ARTICLE 12 – SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS 12.01 A Bidder shall be prepared to retain specific Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities for the performance of the Work if required by the Bidding Documents (most commonly in the Specifications) to do so. If a prospective Bidder objects to retaining any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity, and the concern is not relieved by an Addendum, then the prospective Bidder should refrain from submitting a Bid. 12.02 Subsequent to the submittal of the Bid, Owner may not require the Successful Bidder or Contractor to retain any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity against which Contractor has reasonable objection. 12.03 The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, shall within five days after Bid opening, submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors or Suppliers proposed for the following portions of the Work: Fuels Treatments. If requested by Owner, such list shall be accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity. If Owner or Forest Officer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute, in which case apparent Successful Bidder shall submit a substitute, Bidder’s Bid price will be increased (or decreased) by the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the Contract award. 12.04 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity so listed and against which Owner or Forest Officer makes no written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Forest Officer subject to subsequent revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph 7.06 of the General Conditions. ARTICLE 13 – PREPARATION OF BID 13.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents. A. All blanks on the Bid Form shall be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink. Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid price shall be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item, and unit price item listed therein. B. If the Bid Form expressly indicates that submitting pricing on a specific alternate item is optional, and Bidder elects to not furnish pricing for such optional alternate item, then Bidder may enter the words “No Bid” or “Not Applicable.” 13.02 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 6 of 9 13.03 A Bid by a partnership shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The partnership’s address for receiving notices shall be shown. 13.04 A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member or other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the firm’s address for receiving notices shall be shown. 13.05 A Bid by an individual shall show the Bidder’s name and address for receiving notices. 13.06 A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The joint venture’s address for receiving notices shall be shown. 13.07 All names shall be printed in ink below the signatures. 13.08 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid Form. 13.09 Postal and e‐mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall be shown. 13.10 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder’s authority and qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located, or Bidder shall covenant in writing to obtain such authority and qualification prior to award of the Contract and attach such covenant to the Bid. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, shall also be shown on the Bid Form. ARTICLE 14 – BASIS OF BID 14.01 Base Bid with Add Alternates A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a lump sum basis for the base Bid and include a separate price for each add alternate described in the Bidding Documents and as provided for in the Bid Form. The price for each add alternate will be the amount added to the base Bid if Owner selects the alternate for award. B. In the comparison of Bids, alternates will be applied in the same order of priority as listed in the Bid Form. ARTICLE 15 – SUBMITTAL OF BID 15.01 With each copy of the Bidding Documents, a Bidder is furnished one separate unbound copy of the Bid Form, and, if required, the Bid Bond Form. The unbound copy of the Bid Form is to be completed and submitted with the Bid security and the other documents required to be submitted under the terms of Article 7 of the Bid Form. 15.02 A Bid shall be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and shall be enclosed in a plainly marked package with the Project title, the name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on the outside with the notation “BID ENCLOSED.” 15.03 Bids received after the date and time prescribed for the opening of bids, or not submitted at the correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 7 of 9 ARTICLE 16 – MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID 16.01 A Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened Bid will be returned to the Bidder. 16.02 If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid in the manner specified in Paragraph 16.01 and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids. 16.03 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned. ARTICLE 17 – OPENING OF BIDS 17.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and, unless obviously non‐responsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids. ARTICLE 18 – BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE 18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period. ARTICLE 19 – EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT 19.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. If Bidder purports to add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents, or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, then the Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive. Owner may also reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because Bid is not responsive, or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner. The Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder. 19.02 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award shall be to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive Bid. 19.03 Evaluation of Bids A. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award. B. In the comparison of Bids, alternates will be applied in the same order of priority as listed in the Bid Form. For comparison purposes alternates will be accepted, following the order of priority established in the Bid Form, until doing so would cause the budget to be exceeded. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 8 of 9 After determination of the Successful Bidder based on this comparative process and on the responsiveness, responsibility, and other factors set forth in these Instructions, the award may be made to said Successful Bidder on its base Bid and any combination of its additive alternate Bids for which Owner determines funds will be available at the time of award. 19.04 Non‐Resident Bidder Reciprocity A. Pursuant to Section 18‐1‐102 of Montana Code Annotated, a public works contract must be awarded to the lowest responsible Bidder without regard to the state in which the bidder resides. However, a Montana resident bidder must be allowed a preference on being awarded a contract against the Bid of a Non‐Resident Bidder from any state or country that enforces a preference for its resident bidders. The preference given to Montana resident bidders must be equal to the preference given in the other state or country of the nonresident bidder. 19.05 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents. 19.06 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or Suppliers. ARTICLE 20 – BONDS AND INSURANCE 20.01 Article 6 of the Contract, sets forth Owner’s requirements as to performance and payment bonds and insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the Agreement (executed by Successful Bidder) to Owner, it shall be accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation. ARTICLE 21 – SIGNING OF AGREEMENT 21.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it shall be accompanied by the unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as identified in the Agreement. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall execute and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement (and any bonds and insurance documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents) to Owner. Within ten days thereafter, Owner shall deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions. Sales and Use Taxes ARTICLE 22 – PUBLIC CONTRACTOR GROSS RECEIPTS TAX 22.01 In accordance with Title 15, Chapter 50 Montana Code Annotated, the Owner shall withhold, in addition to other amounts as provided by law or specified within these Bidding Documents, one percent (1%) of all payments due the contractor and shall transmit such moneys to the Montana Department of Revenue. 00‐2 Instructions to Bidders Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 9 of 9 ARTICLE 23 – MONTANA PREVAILING WAGES 23.01 As applicable, all of Contractor’s employees shall be paid prevailing wage rates in accordance with Sections 18‐2‐401 – 432 Montana Code Annotated. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with Montana’s prevailing wage laws. ARTICLE 24 – CITY OF BOZEMAN BUSINESS LICENSE 24.01 All Contractor’s conducting work for the City of Bozeman are required to obtain a City of Bozeman Business License. Applications for Business Licenses may be obtained at City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana. 00‐3 Bid Form Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project BID FORM Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1 – Bid Recipient ................................................................................................................................ 1 Article 2 – Bidder’s Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................... 1 Article 3 – Bidder’s Representations ............................................................................................................. 1 Article 4 – Bidder’s Certification ................................................................................................................... 2 Article 5 – Basis of Bid ................................................................................................................................... 3 Article 6 – Time of Completion ..................................................................................................................... 3 Article 7 – Attachments to this Bid ............................................................................................................... 3 Article 8 – Defined Terms ............................................................................................................................. 4 Article 9 – Bid Submittal ............................................................................................................................... 4 00‐3 Bid Form Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 4 ARTICLE 1 – BID RECIPIENT 1.01 This Bid is submitted to: City of Bozeman – City Clerk 121 North Rouse, Suite 201 Bozeman, MT 59715 1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents. ARTICLE 2 – BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. ARTICLE 3 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS 3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that: A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference items identified in the Bidding Documents, and hereby acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda: Addendum No. Addendum, Date B. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfied itself as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work. C. Bidder is familiar with and has satisfied itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work. D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings. E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and any Site‐related 00‐3 Bid Form Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 2 of 4 reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs. F. Bidder agrees, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents. G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents. H. Bidder has given Forest Officer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and confirms that the written resolution thereof by Forest Officer is acceptable to Bidder. I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work. J. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, and that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents. ARTICLE 4 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION 4.01 Bidder certifies that: A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid; C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D: 1. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process; 2. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non‐competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition; 3. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non‐competitive levels; and 4. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract. 00‐3 Bid Form Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 3 of 4 ARTICLE 5 – BASIS OF BID 5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the prices input in the Bid Table. See Specifications ‘Section 01‐1 Treatment Prescriptions’ for a complete description of Work associated with the Base Bid and Add Alternates. Bidder shall input prices for all blank cells in the Bid Table. Determination of low bidder will be based on the total sum price of the Base Bid and all Add Alternates. Bid Table Base Bid – Residual slash treatment on 79 Acres of Helicopter Units consisting of 21.7 acres of Pile & Burn treatments and 57.3 acres of Lop & Scatter treatments $ Add Alternate A – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.1, 3 acres $ Add Alternate B – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.2, 49 acres $ Add Alternate C – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.3, 14 acres $ Add Alternate D – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.4, 10 acres $ Add Alternate E – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.5, 14 acres $ Add Alternate F – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.6, 21 acres $ Add Alternate F – Precommercial Thinning Unit PCT.7, 11 acres $ Total Bid Price (Base Bid + All Add Alternates) $ Total Lump Sum Bid Price (Base Bid + All Alternates) ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ (Use Words) ARTICLE 6 – TIME OF COMPLETION 6.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be complete on or before June 30, 2024. 6.02 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages. ARTICLE 7 – ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID 7.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid: A. Required Bid security; B. List of Proposed Subcontractors; C. List of Project References; D. Evidence of authority to do business in the state of Montana; or a written covenant to obtain such license within the time for acceptance of Bids; E. Required Bidder Qualification Statement with supporting data (see Article 3 of Instructions to Bidders); and 00‐3 Bid Form Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 4 of 4 F. The Bidder’s proposed operating plan, which at a minimum shall include the Bidder’s anticipated date for starting work and the workforce size it intends to use. G. A signed Non‐Discrimination and Equal Pay Affirmation Form. ARTICLE 8 – DEFINED TERMS 8.01 The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions to Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions. ARTICLE 9 – BID SUBMITTAL BIDDER: [Indicate correct name of bidding entity] By: [Signature] [Printed name] (If Bidder is a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.) Attest: [Signature] [Printed name] Title: Submittal Date: Address for giving notices: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Contact Name and e‐mail address: Bidder’s License No.: (where applicable) 00‐4 Nondiscrimination & Equal Pay Affirmation Form Ph 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 1 NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatments or proposer’s employees and to all subcontracts. In addition, ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39‐3‐104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and that it has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website, or equivalent “best practices publication” and has read the material. ______________________________________ Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of submitter PENAL SUM FORM 00‐5 EJCDC® C‐430, Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form). Published 2013. Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Page 1 of 2 BID BOND Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. BIDDER (Name and Address): SURETY (Name, and Address of Principal Place of Business): OWNER (Name and Address): BID Bid Due Date: Description (Project Name— Include Location): BOND Bond Number: Date: Penal sum $ (Words) (Figures) Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative. BIDDER SURETY (Seal) (Seal) Bidder’s Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal By: By: Signature Signature (Attach Power of Attorney) Print Name Print Name Title Title Attest: Attest: Signature Signature Title Title Note: Addresses are to be used for giving any required notice. Provide execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers, if necessary. PENAL SUM FORM 00‐5 EJCDC® C‐430, Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form). Published 2013. Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Page 2 of 2 1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond. Payment of the penal sum is the extent of Bidder’s and Surety’s liability. Recovery of such penal sum under the terms of this Bond shall be Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy upon default of Bidder. 2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents. 3. This obligation shall be null and void if: 3.1 Owner accepts Bidder’s Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents, or 3.2 All Bids are rejected by Owner, or 3.3 Owner fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required by Paragraph 5 hereof). 4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and within 30 calendar days after receipt by Bidder and Surety of written notice of default from Owner, which notice will be given with reasonable promptness, identifying this Bond and the Project and including a statement of the amount due. 5. Surety waives notice of any and all defenses based on or arising out of any time extension to issue Notice of Award agreed to in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the total time for issuing Notice of Award including extensions shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from the Bid due date without Surety’s written consent. 6. No suit or action shall be commenced under this Bond prior to 30 calendar days after the notice of default required in Paragraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety and in no case later than one year after the Bid due date. 7. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state in which the Project is located. 8. Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown on the face of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier, or by United States Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage pre‐paid, and shall be deemed to be effective upon receipt by the party concerned. 9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of the officer, agent, or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal, and deliver such Bond and bind the Surety thereby. 10. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any applicable statute that has been omitted from this Bond shall be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at length. If any provision of this Bond conflicts with any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute shall govern and the remainder of this Bond that is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect. 11. The term “Bid” as used herein includes a Bid, offer, or proposal as applicable. 00‐6 EJCDC® C‐510 (Rev. 1), Notice of Award. Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Page 1 of 1 NOTICE OF AWARD Date of Issuance: Owner: Owner's Contract No.: Forest Officer: Project No.: Project: Contract Name: Bidder: Bidder’s Address: TO BIDDER: You are notified that Owner has accepted your Bid dated [_________________________________] for the above Contract, and that you are the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for: ______________________________________________________________________________________ . [describe Work, alternates, or sections of Work awarded] The Contract Price of the awarded Contract is: $ _______ [ ] unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement accompany this Notice of Award, and one copy of the Contract Documents accompanies this Notice of Award, or has been transmitted or made available to Bidder electronically. You must comply with the following conditions precedent within 15 days of the date of this Notice of Award: 1. Deliver to Owner [____]counterparts of the Agreement, fully executed by Bidder. 2. Deliver with the executed Agreement(s) the Contract security [e.g., performance and payment bonds] and insurance documentation as specified in the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions, Articles 2 and 6. 3. Other conditions precedent (if any): Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default, annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited. Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement, together with any additional copies of the Contract Documents as indicated in Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions. Owner: Authorized Signature By: Title: Copy: Forest Officer 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 18 CONTRACT This Contract is by and between City of Bozeman, a self‐governing municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715 (Owner) and (Contractor). Owner and Contractor hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 ‐ THE WORK 1.01 Work A. Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, services, and documentation necessary to complete the Project defined herein. B. The Contractor shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Project is generally described as follows: 1. Phase 3 of the Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project which includes: A) Residual slash treatment on 79 acres of Helicopter Units consisting of 21.7 acres of Pile & Burn treatments and 57.3 acres of Lop & Scatter treatments; and B) Precommercial Thinning (PCT) of small diameter ladder fuels and lop and scatter of accumulated dead and down fuels on untreated timber stands within the Project area. The Site of the Work includes property, easements, and designated work areas described in greater detail in the Contract Documents but generally located at Sections 7, 17, and 18 of T3S, R6E, Gallatin County, Montana. ARTICLE 2 ‐ CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 2.01 Intent of Contract Documents A. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete project. The Contract Documents do not indicate or describe all of the Work required to complete the Project. Additional details required for the correct completion of the Project are to be provided by the Contractor and coordinated with the Owner and Forest Officer. This Contract supersedes prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by one part of the Contract Documents is as binding as if required by other parts of the Contract Documents. B. During the performance of the Work and until final payment, Contractor and Owner shall submit all matters in question concerning the requirements of the Contract Documents, or relating to the acceptability of the Work under the Contract Documents to the Forest Officer. Forest Officer will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents, and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder. C. Forest Officer will render a written clarification, interpretation, or decision on the issue submitted, or initiate a modification to the Contract Documents. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 2 of 18 2.02 Contract Documents Defined A. The Contract Documents consist of the following documents: 1. This Contract. 2. Performance bond. 3. Payment bond. 4. Treatment Prescriptions. 5. Special Provisions. 6. Addenda Nos. 7. Exhibits to this Contract (enumerated as follows): a. Contractor’s Bid b. Notice of Award c. Insurance Certificates. 8. The following which may be delivered or issued on or after the Effective Date of the Contract: a. Notice to Proceed b. Work Change Directives. c. Change Orders. d. Field Orders. ARTICLE 3 ‐ FOREST OFFICER 3.01 Forest Officer A. The Forest Officer for this Project is Gary Peck with Peck Forestry, Inc. ARTICLE 4 ‐ CONTRACT TIMES 4.01 Contract Times A. The Work will be completed on or before June 30, 2024. 4.02 Liquidated Damages A. Contractor and Owner recognize that time is of the essence in the performance of the Contract, and that Owner will incur damages if Contractor does not complete the Work according to the requirements of Paragraph 4.01. Because such damages for delay would be difficult and costly to determine, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) Contractor shall pay Owner $500 for each day that expires after the Contract Time for completion. 4.03 Delays in Contractor’s Progress A. If Owner, Forest Officer, or anyone for whom Owner is responsible, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the performance or progress of the Work, then Contractor shall be entitled 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 3 of 18 to an equitable adjustment in the Contract Times and Contract Price. Contractor’s entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned on such adjustment being essential to Contractor’s ability to complete the Work within the Contract Times. B. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times for delay, disruption, or interference caused by or within the control of Contractor or their subcontractors or suppliers. C. If Contractor’s performance or progress is delayed, disrupted, or interfered with by unanticipated causes not the fault of and beyond the control of Owner, Contractor, and those for which they are responsible, then Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in Contract Times. D. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times for any delay, disruption, or interference if such delay is concurrent with a delay, disruption, or interference caused by or within the control of Contractor or Contractor’s subcontractors or suppliers. 4.04 Progress Schedules A. Contractor shall develop an Operating Plan and submit to the Forest Officer for review and comment before starting Work on the Site. The Contractor shall modify the Operating Plan in accordance with the comments provided by the Forest Officer. B. The Contractor shall update and submit the Operating Plan to the Forest Officer each month. The Owner may withhold payment if the Contractor fails to submit the updated Operating Plan. ARTICLE 5 ‐ CONTRACT PRICE 5.01 Payment A. Owner shall pay Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents a lump sum amount of $ . ARTICLE 6 ‐ BONDS AND INSURANCE 6.01 Bonds A. Before starting Work, Contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond from surety companies that are duly licensed or authorized to issue bonds in the required amounts in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located. Each bond shall be in an amount equal to the Contract Price, as security for the faithful performance and payment of all of Contractor’s obligations under the Contract. These bonds shall remain in effect not less than one year after the date when final payment becomes due. 6.02 Insurance A. Before starting Work, Contractor shall furnish evidence of insurance from companies that are duly licensed or authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located with a 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 4 of 18 minimum AM Best rating of A‐VII or better. Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with the following: 1. Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the Owner without limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the Owner and Contractor shall furnish to the Owner an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in amounts not less than as shown below: Workers’ Compensation – not less than statutory limits; Employers’ Liability ‐ $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; Commercial General Liability ‐ $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; Automobile Liability ‐ $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury; $2,000,000 annual aggregate (all owned, hired, non‐owned vehicles); Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability: one policy designating the Owner (including its agents, representatives, employees, and officers) as the insured and another independent policy designated the Forest Officer (including its consultants, consultants, agents and employees) as the insured on the declarations with both policies covering: (i) operations performed by the Contractor under this Agreement for the Owner; and (ii) the Owner’s and Forest Officer’s acts or omissions, including negligent acts, in connection with its general supervision of the work of the Contractor’s and its subcontractors ‐ $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate; Contractual Liability Insurance (covering the Contractor’s indemnity obligations described in this Agreement) ‐ $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 aggregate. 2. The amounts of insurance provided shall be exclusive of defense costs. The Owner shall be endorsed as an additional or named insured on a primary non‐contributory basis on both the Commercial General and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form suitable to Owner and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or non‐renewal. Contractor shall notify Owner within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason. B. All insurance policies required to be purchased and maintained will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled or materially changed or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior written notice has been given to the insured and additional insured. C. Automobile liability insurance provided by Contractor shall provide coverage against claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising out 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 5 of 18 of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle. The automobile liability policy shall be written on an occurrence basis. D. Contractor’s commercial general liability policy shall be written on a 1996 or later ISO commercial general liability occurrence form and include the following coverages and endorsements: 1. Blanket contractual liability coverage to the extent permitted by law; 2. Broad form property damage coverage; and 3. Severability of interest; underground, explosion, and collapse coverage; personal injury coverage. E. The Contractor’s commercial general liability and automobile liability, umbrella or excess, and pollution liability policies shall include and list Owner and Forest Officer and the respective officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each as additional insureds; and the insurance afforded to these additional insureds shall provide primary coverage for all claims covered thereby (including as applicable those arising from both ongoing and completed operations) on a non‐contributory basis. 1. Additional insured endorsements will include both ongoing operations and products and completed operations coverage through ISO Endorsements CG 20 10 10 01 and CG 20 37 10 01 (together). If Contractor demonstrates to Owner that the specified ISO endorsements are not commercially available, then Contractor may satisfy this requirement by providing equivalent endorsements. 2. Contractor shall provide ISO Endorsement CG 20 32 07 04, “Additional Insured—Forest Officers, Architects or Surveyors Not Engaged by the Named Insured” or its equivalent for design professional additional insureds. F. Umbrella or excess liability insurance shall be written over the underlying employer’s liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. Subject to industry‐standard exclusions, the coverage afforded shall be procured on a “follow the form” basis as to each of the underlying policies. Contractor may demonstrate to Owner that Contractor has met the combined limits of insurance (underlying policy plus applicable umbrella) specified for employer’s liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability through the primary policies alone, or through combinations of the primary insurance policies and an umbrella or excess liability policy. G. The Contractor shall provide property insurance covering physical loss or damage during construction to structures, materials, fixtures, and equipment, including those materials, fixtures, or equipment in storage or transit. H. If Contractor has failed to obtain and maintain required insurance, Owner may exclude the Contractor from the Site, impose an appropriate set‐off against payment, and exercise Owner’s termination rights under Article 15. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 6 of 18 ARTICLE 7 ‐ CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES 7.01 Supervision and Superintendence A. Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, safety, and procedures of construction. B. Contractor shall assign a competent resident superintendent who is to be present at all times during the execution of the Work. This resident superintendent shall not be replaced without written notice to and approval by the Owner and Forest Officer except under extraordinary circumstances. C. Contractor shall at all times maintain good discipline and order at the Site. D. Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the Site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, all Work at the Site shall be performed during regular working hours, Monday through Friday. 7.02 Other Work at the Site A. In addition to and apart from the Work of the Contractor, other work may occur at or adjacent to the Site. Contractor shall take reasonable and customary measures to avoid damaging, delaying, disrupting, or interfering with the work of Owner, any other contractor, or any utility owner performing other work at or adjacent to the Site. 7.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment A. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide and assume full responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the performance, testing, start up, and completion of the Work, whether or not such items are specifically called for in the Contract Documents. B. All materials and equipment incorporated into the Work shall be new, of good quality and shall be stored, applied, installed, connected, erected, protected, used, cleaned, and conditioned in accordance with instructions of the applicable supplier, except as otherwise may be provided in the Contract Documents. 7.04 Subcontractors and Suppliers A. Contractor may retain subcontractors and suppliers for the performance of parts of the Work. Such subcontractors and suppliers must be acceptable to Owner. 7.05 Quality Management A. Contractor is fully responsible for the managing quality to ensure Work is completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. 7.06 Licenses, Fees and Permits A. Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to performing the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 7 of 18 B. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. 7.07 Laws and Regulations; Taxes A. Contractor shall give all notices required by and shall comply with all local, state, and federal Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by applicable Laws and Regulations, neither Owner nor Forest Officer shall be responsible for monitoring Contractor’s compliance with any Laws or Regulations. B. Contractor shall bear all resulting costs and losses, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Forest Officer, and the officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages if Contractor performs any Work or takes any other action knowing or having reason to know that it is contrary to Laws or Regulations. C. Contractor shall pay all applicable sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes Contractor is required to pay in accordance with Laws and Regulations. 7.08 Safety and Protection A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. B. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to: 1. All persons on the Site or who may be affected by the Work; 2. All the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the Site; and 3. Other property at the Site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, other work in progress, utilities, and underground facilities not designated for removal, relocation, or replacement in the course of construction. C. All damage, injury, or loss to any property caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, or anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be liable, shall be remedied by Contractor at its expense (except damage or loss attributable to the fault of Contract Documents or to the acts or omissions of Owner or Forest Officer and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of Contractor). D. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any exchange of material safety data sheets or other hazard communication information required to be made available to or exchanged between or among employers at the Site in accordance with Laws or Regulations. E. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the Site or adjacent thereto, Contractor shall act to prevent threatened damage, injury, or loss. Contractor shall give Forest Officer prompt written notice if Contractor believes that any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby or are required as a result thereof. If Forest Officer determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken by Contractor in response to such an emergency, a Work Change Directive or Change Order will be issued. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 8 of 18 7.09 Indemnification A. Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the Owner) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of and expert witness and consultants), losses, expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against, recovered from or suffered by the Owner occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii) any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents. B. Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common‐law or statutory rights of the Owner as indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s). C. Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to contribution from any insurance maintained by Owner. D. Should the Owner be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance policies required below the Owner shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the Owner for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof. E. In the event of an action filed against Owner resulting from the Owner’s performance under this Agreement, the Owner may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit. F. Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the Owner, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [Owner’s] own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether willful or negligent” as per 28‐2‐702, MCA. G. These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed hereunder. ARTICLE 8 ‐ OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 8.01 Owner’s Responsibilities A. Except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Owner shall issue all communications to Contractor through Forest Officer. B. Owner shall make payments to Contractor as provided in this Contract. C. Owner shall provide Site and easements required to construct the Project. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 9 of 18 D. If Owner intends to contract with others for the performance of other work at or adjacent to the Site, unless stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents, Owner shall have sole authority and responsibility for such coordination. E. The Owner shall be responsible for performing inspections and tests required by applicable codes. F. The Owner shall not supervise, direct, or have control or authority over, nor be responsible for, Contractor’s means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions and programs, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Owner will not be responsible for Contractor’s failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. G. While at the Site, Owner’s employees and representatives shall comply with the specific applicable requirements of Contractor’s safety programs of which Owner has been informed. H. Owner shall furnish copies of any applicable Owner safety programs to Contractor. ARTICLE 9 ‐ FOREST OFFICER’S STATUS DURING PROSECUTION OF THE WORK 9.01 Forest Officer’s Status A. Forest Officer will be Owner’s representative during prosecution of the Work. The duties and responsibilities and the limitations of authority of Forest Officer as Owner’s representative during Work are set forth in this Contract. B. Neither Forest Officer’s authority or responsibility under this Article 9 or under any other provision of the Contract, nor any decision made by Forest Officer in good faith either to exercise or not exercise such authority or responsibility or the undertaking, exercise, or performance of any authority or responsibility by Forest Officer, shall create, impose, or give rise to any duty in contract, tort, or otherwise owed by Forest Officer to Contractor, any subcontractor, any supplier, any other individual or entity, or to any surety for or employee or agent of any of them. C. Forest Officer will make visits to the Site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of the Work. Forest Officer will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections on the Site to check the quality or quantity of the Work. D. Forest Officer has the authority to reject Work if Contractor fails to perform Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. E. Forest Officer will render decisions regarding the requirements of the Contract Documents, and judge the acceptability of the Work. F. Forest Officer will not supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for Contractor’s means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions and programs, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Forest Officer will not be responsible for Contractor’s failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 10 of 18 ARTICLE 10 ‐ CHANGES IN THE WORK 10.01 Authority to Change the Work A. Without invalidating the Contract and without notice to any surety, Owner may, at any time or from time to time, order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. 10.02 Change Orders A. Owner and Contractor shall execute appropriate Change Orders covering: 1. Changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times which are agreed to by the parties, including any undisputed sum or amount of time for Work actually performed in accordance with a Work Change Directive; 2. Changes in the Work which are: (a) ordered by Owner or (b) agreed to by the parties or (c) resulting from the Forest Officer’s decision, subject to the need for Forest Officer’s recommendation if the change in the Work involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or other Forest Officering or technical matters; and 3. Changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times or other changes which embody the substance of any final binding results under Article 12. B. If the provisions of any bond require notice to be given to a surety of any change affecting the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Times), the giving of any such notice will be Contractor’s responsibility. The amount of each applicable bond will be adjusted to reflect the effect of any such change. ARTICLE 11 ‐ DIFFERING SUBSURFACE OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS 11.01 Differing Conditions Process A. If Contractor believes that any subsurface or physical condition including but not limited to utilities or other underground facilities that are uncovered or revealed at the Site either differs materially from that shown or indicated in the Contract Documents or is of an unusual nature, and differs materially from conditions ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in Work of the character provided for in the Contract Documents then Contractor shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further disturbing the subsurface or physical conditions or performing any Work in connection therewith (except in an emergency), notify Owner and Forest Officer in writing about such condition. Contractor shall not further disturb such condition or perform any Work in connection therewith (except with respect to an emergency) until receipt of a written statement permitting Contractor to do so. B. After receipt of written notice, Forest Officer will promptly: 1. Review the subsurface or physical condition in question; 2. Determine necessity for Owner obtaining additional exploration or tests with respect to the condition; 3. Determine whether the condition falls within the differing site condition as stated herein; 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 11 of 18 4. Obtain any pertinent cost or schedule information from Contractor; 5. Prepare recommendations to Owner regarding the Contractor’s resumption of Work in connection with the subsurface or physical condition in question and the need for any change in the Drawings or Specifications; and 6. Advise Owner in writing of Forest Officer’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations. C. After receipt of Forest Officer’s written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a written statement to Contractor regarding the subsurface or physical condition in question, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such condition, indicating whether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adopting or rejecting Forest Officer’s written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, in whole or in part. ARTICLE 12 ‐ CLAIMS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 12.01 Claims Process A. The party submitting a claim shall deliver it directly to the other party to the Contract and the Forest Officer promptly (but in no event later than 10 days) after the start of the event giving rise thereto. B. The party receiving a claim shall review it thoroughly, giving full consideration to its merits. The two parties shall seek to resolve the claim through the exchange of information and direct negotiations. All actions taken on a claim shall be stated in writing and submitted to the other party. C. If efforts to resolve a claim are not successful, the party receiving the claim may deny it by giving written notice of denial to the other party. If the receiving party does not take action on the claim within 45 days, the claim is deemed denied. D. If the dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, Owner or Contractor shall give written notice to the other party of the intent to submit the dispute to a court of competent jurisdiction unless the Owner and Contractor both agree to an alternative dispute resolution process. ARTICLE 13 ‐ TESTS AND INSPECTIONS; CORRECTION OF DEFECTIVE WORK 13.01 Tests and Inspections A. Owner and Forest Officer will have access to the Site and the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspection, and testing. Contractor shall provide them proper and safe conditions for such access. B. Contractor shall give Forest Officer timely notice of readiness of the Work for all required inspections and tests, and shall cooperate with inspection and testing personnel to facilitate required inspections and tests. C. If any Work that is to be inspected, tested, or approved is covered by Contractor without written concurrence of Forest Officer, Contractor shall, if requested by Forest Officer, uncover such Work for observation. Such uncovering shall be at Contractor’s expense. 13.02 Defective Work A. Contractor shall ensure that the Work is not defective. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 12 of 18 B. Forest Officer has the authority to determine whether Work is defective, and to reject defective Work. C. Prompt notice of all defective Work of which Owner or Forest Officer has actual knowledge will be given to Contractor. D. The Contractor shall promptly correct all such defective Work. E. When correcting defective Work, Contractor shall take no action that would void or otherwise impair Owner’s special warranty and guarantee, if any, on said Work. F. If the Work is defective or Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment, or fails to perform the Work in such a way that the completed Work will conform to the Contract Documents, then Owner may order Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated. ARTICLE 14 ‐ PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR 14.01 Progress Payments A. The Contractor shall prepare a schedule of values that will serve as the basis for progress payments. The schedule of values will be in a form of application for payment acceptable to Forest Officer. Break lump sum items into units that will allow for measurement of Work in progress. 14.02 Applications for Payments: A. Contractor shall submit an application for payment in a form acceptable to the Forest Officer, no more frequently than monthly, to Forest Officer. Applications for payment will be prepared and signed by Contractor. Contractor shall provide supporting documentation required by the Contract Documents. Payment will be paid for Work completed as of the date of the application for payment. B. Beginning with the second application for payment, each application shall include an affidavit of Contractor stating that all previous progress payments received on account of the Work have been applied on account to discharge Contractor’s legitimate obligations associated with prior applications for payment. 14.03 Retainage A. The Owner shall retain 5% of each progress payment until the Work is complete. B. Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated Section 15‐50‐205, Owner will withhold 1% of the Contractor’s gross receipts earned under this Contract and will remit the gross receipts withholding directly to the Montana Department of Revenue. The required 1% withholding will occur for each payment due the Contractor. 14.04 Review of Applications A. Within 10 days after receipt of each application for payment, the Forest Officer will either indicate in writing a recommendation for payment and present the application for payment to Owner or return the application for payment to Contractor indicating in writing Forest Officer’s reasons for refusing to recommend payment. The Contractor will make the necessary corrections and resubmit the application for payment. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 13 of 18 B. Forest Officer will recommend reductions in payment (set‐offs) which, in the opinion of the Forest Officer, are necessary to protect Owner from loss because the Work is defective and requires correction or replacement. C. The Owner is entitled to impose set‐offs against payment based on any claims that have been made against Owner on account of Contractor’s conduct in the performance of the Work, incurred costs, losses, or damages on account of Contractor’s conduct in the performance of the Work, or liquidated damages that have accrued as a result of Contractor’s failure to complete the Work. 14.05 Contractor’s Warranty of Title A. Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials, and equipment furnished under the Contract will pass to Owner free and clear of (1) all liens and other title defects, and (2) all patent, licensing, copyright, or royalty obligations, no later than seven days after the time of payment by Owner. 14.06 Substantial Completion A. The Contractor shall notify Owner and Forest Officer in writing that the Work is substantially complete and request the Forest Officer issue a certificate of substantial completion when Contractor considers the Work ready for its intended use. Contractor shall at the same time submit to Owner and Forest Officer an initial draft of punch list items to be completed or corrected before final payment. B. Forest Officer will make an inspection of the Work with the Owner and Contractor to determine the status of completion. If Forest Officer does not consider the Work substantially complete, Forest Officer will notify Contractor and Owner in writing giving the reasons therefor. C. If Forest Officer considers the Work substantially complete or upon resolution of all reasons for non‐issuance of a certificate identified in 14.06.B, Forest Officer will deliver to Owner a certificate of substantial completion which shall fix the date of substantial completion and include a punch list of items to be completed or corrected before final payment. 14.07 Final Inspection A. Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work is complete, Forest Officer will promptly make a final inspection with Owner and Contractor and will notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the Work, or agreed portion thereof, is incomplete or defective. Contractor shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to complete such Work or remedy such deficiencies. 14.08 Final Payment A. Contractor may make application for final payment after Contractor has satisfactorily completed all Work defined in the Contract, including providing all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance, certificates of inspection, annotated record documents and other documents. B. The final application for payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by: 1. All documentation called for in the Contract Documents; 2. Consent of the surety to final payment; 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 14 of 18 3. Satisfactory evidence that all title issues have been resolved such that title to all Work, materials, and equipment has passed to Owner free and clear of any liens or other title defects, or will so pass upon final payment; 4. A list of all disputes that Contractor believes are unsettled; and 5. Complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to Owner) of all lien rights arising out of the Work, and of liens filed in connection with the Work. C. The Work is complete (subject to surviving obligations) when it is ready for final payment as established by the Forest Officer’s written recommendation of final payment. 14.09 Waiver of Claims A. The making of final payment will not constitute a waiver by Owner of claims or rights against Contractor. B. The acceptance of final payment by Contractor will constitute a waiver by Contractor of all claims and rights against Owner other than those pending matters that have been duly submitted. ARTICLE 15 ‐ SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION 15.01 Owner May Suspend Work A. At any time and without cause, Owner may suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a period of not more than 60 consecutive days by written notice to Contractor and Forest Officer. Such notice will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. Contractor shall resume the Work on the date so fixed. Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly attributable to any such suspension. 15.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause A. Contractor’s failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents or other failure to comply with a material term of the Contract Documents will constitute a default by Contractor and justify termination for cause. B. If Contractor defaults in its obligations, then after giving Contractor and any surety ten days written notice that Owner is considering a declaration that Contractor is in default and termination of the Contract, Owner may proceed to: 1. Declare Contractor to be in default, and give Contractor and any surety notice that the Contract is terminated; and 2. Enforce the rights available to Owner under any applicable performance bond. C. Owner may not proceed with termination of the Contract under Paragraph 15.02.B if Contractor within seven days of receipt of notice of intent to terminate begins to correct its failure to perform and proceeds diligently to cure such failure. D. Subject to the terms and operation of any applicable performance bond, if Owner has terminated the Contract for cause, Owner may exclude Contractor from the Site, take possession of the Work, incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere, and complete the Work as Owner may deem expedient. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 15 of 18 E. In the case of a termination for cause, if the cost to complete the Work, including related claims, costs, losses, and damages, exceeds the unpaid contract balance, Contractor shall pay the difference to Owner. 15.03 Owner May Terminate for Convenience A. Upon seven days written notice to Contractor, Owner may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of Owner, terminate the Contract. In such case, Contractor shall be paid for, without duplication of any items: 1. Completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such Work; 2. Expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services and furnishing labor, materials, or equipment as required by the Contract Documents in connection with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such expenses; and 3. Other reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination, including costs incurred to prepare a termination for convenience cost proposal. B. Contractor shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated overhead, profits, or revenue, or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination. 15.04 Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate A. If, through no act or fault of Contractor, (1) the Work is suspended for more than 90 consecutive days by Owner or under an order of court or other public authority, or (2) Owner fails for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to be due, then Contractor may, upon seven days written notice to Owner, and provided Owner does not remedy such suspension or failure within that time, either stop the Work until payment is received, or terminate the Contract and recover payment from the Owner. ARTICLE 16 ‐ CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS 16.01 Contractor Representations A. Contractor makes the following representations when entering into this Contract: 1. Contractor has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents, and any data and reference items identified in the Contract Documents. 2. Contractor has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work. 3. Contractor is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work. 4. Contractor has considered the information known to Contractor itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Contract Documents; and the Site‐ 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 16 of 18 related reports and drawings identified in the Contract Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on: a. The cost, progress, and performance of the Work; b. The means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Contractor; and c. Contractor’s safety precautions and programs. 5. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, Contractor agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract. 6. Contractor is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract Documents. 7. Contractor has given Forest Officer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Contractor has discovered in the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Forest Officer is acceptable to Contractor. 8. The Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work. 9. Contractor’s entry into this Contract constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Contractor that, without exception, all prices in the Contract are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 17 ‐ MISCELLANEOUS 17.01 Cumulative Remedies A. The duties and obligations imposed by this Contract and the rights and remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto are in addition to, and are not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee, or by other provisions of the Contract. The provisions of this paragraph will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right, and remedy to which they apply. 17.02 Limitation of Damages A. Neither Owner, Forest Officer, nor any of their officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, shall be liable to Contractor for any claims, costs, losses, or damages sustained by Contractor on or in connection with any other project or anticipated project. 17.03 No Waiver A. A party’s non‐enforcement of any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this Contract. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 17 of 18 17.04 Survival of Obligations A. All representations, indemnifications, warranties, and guarantees made in, required by, or given in accordance with the Contract, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in the Contract, will survive final payment, completion, and acceptance of the Work or termination or completion of the Contract or termination of the services of Contractor. 17.05 Contractor’s Certifications A. Contractor certifies that it has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for or in executing the Contract. 17.06 Controlling Law A. This Contract is to be governed by the law of the state in which the Project is located. 00‐7 Contract Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 18 of 18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Contractor have signed this Contract. This Contract will be effective on __________ (which is the Effective Date of the Contract). OWNER: CONTRACTOR: By: By: Title: Title: (If Contractor is a corporation, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.) Attest: Attest: Title: Title: Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices: License No.: (where applicable) (If Owner is a corporation, attach evidence of authority to sign. If Owner is a public body, attach evidence of authority to sign and resolution or other documents authorizing execution of this Contract.) NOTE TO USER: Use in those states or other jurisdictions where applicable or required. 00‐8 EJCDC® C‐610, Performance Bond Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. 1 of 3 PERFORMANCE BOND CONTRACTOR (name and address): SURETY (name and address of principal place of business): OWNER (name and address): CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Effective Date of the Agreement: Amount: Description (name and location): BOND Bond Number: Date (not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract): Amount: Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 16 Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this Performance Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative. CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY (seal) (seal) Contractor’s Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal By: By: Signature Signature (attach power of attorney) Print Name Print Name Title Title Attest: Attest: Signature Signature Title Title Notes: (1) Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. 00‐8 EJCDC® C‐610, Performance Bond Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. 2 of 3 1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the Owner for the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except when applicable to participate in a conference as provided in Paragraph 3. 3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract, the Surety’s obligation under this Bond shall arise after: 3.1 The Owner first provides notice to the Contractor and the Surety that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor Default. Such notice shall indicate whether the Owner is requesting a conference among the Owner, Contractor, and Surety to discuss the Contractor’s performance. If the Owner does not request a conference, the Surety may, within five (5) business days after receipt of the Owner’s notice, request such a conference. If the Surety timely requests a conference, the Owner shall attend. Unless the Owner agrees otherwise, any conference requested under this Paragraph 3.1 shall be held within ten (10) business days of the Surety’s receipt of the Owner’s notice. If the Owner, the Contractor, and the Surety agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to perform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall not waive the Owner’s right, if any, subsequently to declare a Contractor Default; 3.2 The Owner declares a Contractor Default, terminates the Construction Contract and notifies the Surety; and 3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Contract Price in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract to the Surety or to a contractor selected to perform the Construction Contract. 4. Failure on the part of the Owner to comply with the notice requirement in Paragraph 3.1 shall not constitute a failure to comply with a condition precedent to the Surety’s obligations, or release the Surety from its obligations, except to the extent the Surety demonstrates actual prejudice. 5. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety’s expense take one of the following actions: 5.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with the consent of the Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract; 5.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract itself, through its agents or independent contractors; 5.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and completion of the Construction Contract, arrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by the Owner and a contractor selected with the Owners concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of damages as described in Paragraph 7 in excess of the Balance of the Contract Price incurred by the Owner as a result of the Contractor Default; or 5.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion, or obtain a new contractor, and with reasonable promptness under the circumstances: 5.4.1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable after the amount is determined, make payment to the Owner; or 5.4.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner, citing the reasons for denial. 6. If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 5 with reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this Bond seven days after receipt of an additional written notice from the Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its obligations under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Paragraph 5.4, and the Owner refuses the payment or the Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further notice the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. 7. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.2, or 5.3, then the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater than those of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. Subject to the commitment by the Owner to pay the Balance of the Contract Price, the Surety is obligated, without duplication for: 7.1 the responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of defective work and completion of the Construction Contract; 7.2 additional legal, design professional, and delay costs resulting from the Contractor’s Default, and resulting from the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 5; and 7.3 liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by delayed performance or non‐performance of the Contractor. 8. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.3, or 5.4, the Surety’s liability is limited to the amount of this Bond. 9. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract, and the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. 00‐8 EJCDC® C‐610, Performance Bond Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. 3 of 3 10. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders, and other obligations. 11. Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which the work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted within two years after a declaration of Contractor Default or within two years after the Contractor ceased working or within two years after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this Bond, whichever occurs first. If the provisions of this paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum periods of limitations available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. 12. Notice to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which their signature appears. 13. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 14. Definitions 14.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount payable by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract after all proper adjustments have been made including allowance for the Contractor for any amounts received or to be received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, reduced by all valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of the Contractor under the Construction Contract. 14.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and Contractor identified on the cover page, including all Contract Documents and changes made to the agreement and the Contract Documents. 14.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which has not been remedied or waived, to perform or otherwise to comply with a material term of the Construction Contract. 14.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has not been remedied or waived, to pay the Contractor as required under the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other material terms of the Construction Contract. 14.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that comprise the agreement between the Owner and Contractor. 15. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a contractor and subcontractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor. 16. Modifications to this Bond are as follows: 00‐9 EJCDC® C‐615, Payment Bond Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. 1 of 3 PAYMENT BOND CONTRACTOR (name and address): SURETY (name and address of principal place of business): OWNER (name and address): CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Effective Date of the Agreement: Amount: Description (name and location): BOND Bond Number: Date (not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract): Amount: Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 18 Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this Payment Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative. CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY (seal) (seal) Contractor’s Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal By: By: Signature Signature (attach power of attorney) Print Name Print Name Title Title Attest: Attest: Signature Signature Title Title Notes: (1) Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. 00‐9 EJCDC® C‐615, Payment Bond Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. 2 of 3 1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, materials, and equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference, subject to the following terms. 2. If the Contractor promptly makes payment of all sums due to Claimants, and defends, indemnifies, and holds harmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens, or suits by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, then the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond. 3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract, the Surety’s obligation to the Owner under this Bond shall arise after the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 13) of claims, demands, liens, or suits against the Owner or the Owner’s property by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens, or suits to the Contractor and the Surety. 4. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions in Paragraph 3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety’s expense defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner against a duly tendered claim, demand, lien, or suit. 5. The Surety’s obligations to a Claimant under this Bond shall arise after the following: 5.1 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the Contractor, 5.1.1 have furnished a written notice of non‐ payment to the Contractor, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party to whom the materials were, or equipment was, furnished or supplied or for whom the labor was done or performed, within ninety (90) days after having last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment included in the Claim; and 5.1.2 have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 13). 5.2 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with the Contractor have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 13). 6. If a notice of non‐payment required by Paragraph 5.1.1 is given by the Owner to the Contractor, that is sufficient to satisfy a Claimant’s obligation to furnish a written notice of non‐payment under Paragraph 5.1.1. 7. When a Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 5.1 or 5.2, whichever is applicable, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety’s expense take the following actions: 7.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner, within sixty (60) days after receipt of the Claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts that are disputed; and 7.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts. 7.3 The Surety’s failure to discharge its obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2 shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of defenses the Surety or Contractor may have or acquire as to a Claim, except as to undisputed amounts for which the Surety and Claimant have reached agreement. If, however, the Surety fails to discharge its obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2, the Surety shall indemnify the Claimant for the reasonable attorney’s fees the Claimant incurs thereafter to recover any sums found to be due and owing to the Claimant. 8. The Surety’s total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond, plus the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees provided under Paragraph 7.3, and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good faith by the Surety. 9. Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract shall be used for the performance of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any, under any construction performance bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner’s priority to use the funds for the completion of the work. 10. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants, or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond no obligation to make payments to or give notice on behalf of Claimants, or otherwise have any obligations to Claimants under this Bond. 11. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase orders, and other obligations. 00‐9 EJCDC® C‐615, Payment Bond Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. 3 of 3 12. No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond other than in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state in which the project that is the subject of the Construction Contract is located or after the expiration of one year from the date (1) on which the Claimant sent a Claim to the Surety pursuant to Paragraph 5.1.2 or 5.2, or (2) on which the last labor or service was performed by anyone or the last materials or equipment were furnished by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of (1) or (2) first occurs. If the provisions of this paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. 13. Notice and Claims to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which their signature appears. Actual receipt of notice or Claims, however accomplished, shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received. 14. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. 15. Upon requests by any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor and Owner shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made. 16. Definitions 16.1 Claim: A written statement by the Claimant including at a minimum: 1. The name of the Claimant; 2. The name of the person for whom the labor was done, or materials or equipment furnished; 3. A copy of the agreement or purchase order pursuant to which labor, materials, or equipment was furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract; 4. A brief description of the labor, materials, or equipment furnished; 5. The date on which the Claimant last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment for use in the performance of the Construction Contract; 6. The total amount earned by the Claimant for labor, materials, or equipment furnished as of the date of the Claim; 7. The total amount of previous payments received by the Claimant; and 8. The total amount due and unpaid to the Claimant for labor, materials, or equipment furnished as of the date of the Claim. 16.2 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor, materials, or equipment for use in the performance of the Construction Contract. The term Claimant also includes any individual or entity that has rightfully asserted a claim under an applicable mechanic’s lien or similar statute against the real property upon which the Project is located. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without limitation in the terms of “labor, materials, or equipment” that part of the water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service, or rental equipment used in the Construction Contract, architectural and engineering services required for performance of the work of the Contractor and the Contractor’s subcontractors, and all other items for which a mechanic’s lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor, materials, or equipment were furnished. 16.3 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and Contractor identified on the cover page, including all Contract Documents and all changes made to the agreement and the Contract Documents. 16.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has not been remedied or waived, to pay the Contractor as required under the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other material terms of the Construction Contract. 16.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that comprise the agreement between the Owner and Contractor. 17. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a contractor and subcontractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor. 18. Modifications to this Bond are as follows: 00‐10 Notice to Proceed Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 1 NOTICE TO PROCEED Owner: Owner's Contract No.: Contractor: Contractor’s Project No.: Forest Officer: Project No.: Project: Contract Name: Effective Date of Contract: TO CONTRACTOR: Owner hereby notifies Contractor that the Contract Times under the above Contract will commence to run on [_____________________, 20__]. [see Paragraph 4.01 of the General Conditions] On that date, Contractor shall start performing its obligations under the Contract Documents. No Work shall be done at the Site prior to such date. In accordance with the Agreement, the date all Work must be complete by is June 30, 2024. Before starting any Work at the Site, Contractor must comply with the following: 1) Contractor must submit a proposed Operating Plan to the Forest Officer for review and approval. 2) A pre-operations conference must be held between the Contractor, Forest Officer and Owner. The Contractor shall schedule the conference with the Forest Officer. Owner: Authorized Signature By: Title: Date Issued: Copy: Forest Officer 00‐11 EJCDC® C‐940, Work Change Directive. Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Page 1 of 1 Work Change Directive No. Date of Issuance: Effective Date: Owner: Owner’s Contract No.: Contractor: Contractor’s Project No.: Forest Officer: Project No.: Project: Contract Name: Contractor is directed to proceed promptly with the following change(s): Description: Attachments: [List documents supporting change] Purpose for Work Change Directive: Directive to proceed promptly with the Work described herein, prior to agreeing to changes on Contract Price and Contract Time, is issued due to: [check one or both of the following] Non‐agreement on pricing of proposed change. Necessity to proceed for schedule or other Project reasons. Estimated Change in Contract Price and Contract Times (non‐binding, preliminary): Contract Price $ [increase] [decrease]. Contract Time days [increase] [decrease]. Basis of estimated change in Contract Price: Lump Sum Unit Price Cost of the Work Other RECOMMENDED: AUTHORIZED BY: RECEIVED: By: By: By: Forest Officer (Authorized Signature) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature) Title: Title: Title: Date: Date: Date: Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable) By: Date: Title: 00‐12 EJCDC® C‐941, Change Order. Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Page 1 of 1 Change Order No. Date of Issuance: Effective Date: Owner: Owner's Contract No.: Contractor: Contractor’s Project No.: Forest Officer: Project No.: Project: Contract Name: The Contract is modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order: Description: Attachments: [List documents supporting change] CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES [note changes in Milestones if applicable] Original Contract Price: Original Contract Times: Substantial Completion: $ Ready for Final Payment: days or dates [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. to No. : [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. to No. : Substantial Completion: $ Ready for Final Payment: days Contract Price prior to this Change Order: Contract Times prior to this Change Order: Substantial Completion: $ Ready for Final Payment: days or dates [Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order: [Increase] [Decrease] of this Change Order: Substantial Completion: $ Ready for Final Payment: days or dates Contract Price incorporating this Change Order: Contract Times with all approved Change Orders: Substantial Completion: $ Ready for Final Payment: days or dates RECOMMENDED: ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED: By: By: By: Forest Officer (if required) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature) Title: Title Title Date: Date Date Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable) By: Date: Title: 00‐13 EJCDC® C‐942, Field Order. Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Page 1 of 1 Field Order No. Date of Issuance: Effective Date: Owner: Owner’s Contract No.: Contractor: Contractor’s Project No.: Engineer: Engineer's Project No.: Project: Contract Name: Contractor is hereby directed to promptly execute this Field Order for minor changes in the Work without changes in Contract Price or Contract Times. If Contractor considers that a change in Contract Price or Contract Times is required, submit a Change Proposal before proceeding with this Work. Reference: Specification(s) Drawing(s) / Detail(s) Description: Attachments: ISSUED: RECEIVED: By: By: Forest Officer (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature) Title: Title: Date: Date: Copy to: Owner 01‐1 TREATMENT PRESCRIPTIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 3 SECTION 01‐1 TREATMENT PRESCRIPTIONS 1.0 PRICES All prices are fixed for the duration of the Contract and are not subject to escalation for any cause. Payment of the Contract amount shall constitute full payment for performance of the Work and covers all costs of whatever nature incurred by the Contractor in accomplishing the Work in accordance with the Contract. 1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is known as Phase 3 of the Sourdough Creek Municipal Watershed Fuels Reduction Project is situated on 380 acres of contiguous timbered lands owned by the City in Sections 7, 17, and 18 of T3S, R6E (Principal Meridian of Montana). Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the fuels reduction project were both completed Fall 2021. Phase 1 consisted of a single ~15 acre commercial cat logging unit. Phase 2 totaled ~79 acres of commercial helicopter logging within 23 discrete helicopter treatment units. Phase 3 of the fuels reduction project includes: A) residual slash treatment on 79 acres of Helicopter Units consisting of 21.7 acres of Pile & Burn treatments and 57.3 acres of Lop & Scatter treatments; and B) Precommercial Thinning (PCT) of small diameter ladder fuels and lop and scatter of accumulated dead and down fuels on untreated timber stands within the Project area. 1.2 Treatment Unit Boundaries: Helicopter Treatment unit boundaries are marked with blue flagging. Precommercial Thinning treatment unit boundaries are marked with pink flagging. Boundaries depicted upon the Treatment Unit Map provided as attached ‘Exhibit A’ to these Treatment Prescriptions are approximate. 1.3 SILVICULTURAL SUMMARY: 1.3.1 Slash Treatment within Helicopter Treatment Units in Douglas Fir Stands: Helicopter Units in Douglas Fir stands total 63 acres. (Units H.1 – H.7, H.8B, H.12, H.15 – H.23). These 63 total acres are split into 20.7 acres of Pile & Burn treatments and 42.3 acres of Lop & Scatter treatments. These acres are part of Base Bid for the Project. 1.3.1.1 Pile & Burn Prescription: Slash 50 feet (slope distance) along the top and sides of units flagged in blue. Piles must be at least 20 feet away from leave trees. Piles should be 6‐12 feet in diameter, minimum of 6 feet in height, shall be constructed compact, shall have a good base to prevent the pile from toppling and shall not be made on down logs, rotten stumps or rocks. All objects which extend more than 2 feet in any direction from the pile profile shall be cut off and returned to the pile. All slash placed in piles will be parallel to the slope. Material shall be piled in a parallel configuration, similar to pencils in a box. Piles should be located away from leave trees. The intent is to maintain the desired leave tree spacing and for piles not to damage the residual stand when they are burned. 01‐1 TREATMENT PRESCRIPTIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 2 of 3 1.3.1.2 Lop & Scatter Prescription: Lop & Scatter remaining slash to within 18 inches of the ground and pull slash to be at least 5 feet away from residual leave trees. Buck downfall that is suspended off the ground to 10 foot segments or less. Current dead down woody material is variable throughout the units. The intent is to get currently suspended material on the ground to aid firefighter accessibility and promote the decay process. 1.3.1.3 Special Units: Unit H.1: Lop & Scatter only; Unit H.7: Pile & Burn only; Unit H.8B: Pile & Burn 3 acres on southern end of unit; Unit H.22: Lop & Scatter Only. Special Units shall abide by Lop & Scatter and Pile & Burn prescriptions above. 1.3.2 Slash Treatment within Helicopter Treatment Units in Lodgepole Pine Stands: Helicopter Units in Lodgepole Pine stands total 16 acres. (Units H.8A, H.9 – H.11, H.13 – H.14). These 16 acres are split into 15.0 acres of Lop & Scatter treatments and 1.0 acres of Pile & Burn. These acres are part of the Base Bid for the Project. 1.3.2.1 Pile & Burn Prescription: Slash 50 feet (slope distance) along the top and sides of units flagged in blue. Piles must be at least 20 feet away from leave trees. Piles should be 6‐12 feet in diameter, minimum of 6 feet in height, shall be constructed compact, shall have a good base to prevent the pile from toppling and shall not be made on down logs, rotten stumps or rocks. All objects which extend more than 2 feet in any direction from the pile profile shall be cut off and returned to the pile. All slash placed in piles will be parallel to the slope. Material shall be piled in a parallel configuration, similar to pencils in a box. Piles should be located away from leave trees. The intent is to maintain the desired leave tree spacing and for piles not to damage the residual stand when they are burned. 1.3.2.1 Lop & Scatter Prescription: Lop & Scatter slash to within 18” of the ground and at least 5 feet away from leave trees. Thin trees less than 15 feet tall to 15 foot spacing where there are just small trees. Cut below the lowest live limb. Favor Douglas Fir trees. Limb up to 6 feet on the high side of the tree, branches over 1 inch in diameter to within 6 inches of the bole. Buck downfall that is suspended off the ground to 10 foot segments or less. Current dead down woody material is variable throughout the units. The intent is to get currently suspended material on the ground to aid firefighter accessibility and promote the decay process. 1.3.2.2 Special Units: Unit 14: Pile & Burn 50 feet along section line. Piles should be 6‐ 12 feet in diameter, minimum of 6 feet in height, shall be constructed compact, shall have a good base to prevent the pile from toppling and shall not be made on down logs, rotten stumps or rocks. All slash placed in piles will be parallel to the slope. Material shall be piled in a parallel configuration, similar to pencils in a box. Piles should be located away from leave trees. The intent is to maintain the desired leave tree spacing and for piles not to damage the residual stand when they are burned. 1.3.3 Precommercial Thinning within Unlogged Areas. Seven Precommercial Thinning (PCT) Units totaling approximately 122 acres have been laid out. These PCT units are additive alternates under the Bid Form and are listed in order of priority. Owner intends to award a contract for as many PCT units as funding will allow. 01‐1 TREATMENT PRESCRIPTIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 3 of 3 1.3.3.1 PCT Prescription: Lop & Scatter non‐Lodgepole Pine trees that are less than 6 inches DBH (diameter at breast height) to produce a desired tree spacing of 15 feet between trees less than 6 inches DBH (a range of 12 – 18 feet is acceptable to leave the best quality tree). Leave the tallest and healthiest trees. Spacing may vary +/‐ 3 feet in order to leave the best tree. Healthy means no mistletoe, no disease cankers, no dead or forked top and a crown ratio >40%. If there are no healthy trees within the spacing requirements, leave the tallest and best‐looking tree in that area. For leave trees, limb up to 6 feet on the high side of the tree and branches over 1 inch in diameter to within 6 inches of the bole. For pure Douglas Fir stands with no understory, limb trees to 6 feet. Lop & Scatter downfall that is suspended at least 18 inches off the ground to 10 foot segments or less. H.1 H.2 H.3 H.4 H.5 H.6 H.7 H.8B H.9 H.10 H.11 H.14H.13 H.12 H.15 H.16 H.17 H.18 H.19 H.21H.20 C.1 H.22 H.23 H.8A PCT.4 PCT.1 PCT.2 PCT.3 PCT.7 PCT.5 PCT.6 City of Bozeman, Montana, Maxar Vehicle Parking Areas USFS_Trails Temp Spur Road Liebmann Ex. Road City Government USFS Treatment Units Cat Heli PCT PCT PCT.1 3 0.0 3.0 3 PCT PCT.2 49 0.0 55.0 49 PCT PCT.3 14 0.0 15.0 14 PCT PCT.4 10 0.0 10.0 10 PCT PCT.5 14 0.0 14.0 14 PCT PCT.6 21 0.0 21.0 21 PCT PCT.7 11 0.0 13.0 11 Heli H.1 1 0.0 1.0 N/A Heli H.10 2 0.0 2.0 N/A Heli H.11 4 0.5 3.5 N/A Heli H.12 2 1.1 0.9 N/A Heli H.13 1 0.0 1.0 N/A Heli H.14 2 0.5 1.5 N/A Heli H.15 4 1.1 2.9 N/A Heli H.16 8 1.7 6.3 N/A Heli H.17 5 1.7 3.3 N/A Heli H.18 2 0.3 1.7 N/A Heli H.19 4 1.5 2.5 N/A Heli H.2 2 0.8 1.2 N/A Heli H.20 2 1.2 0.8 N/A Heli H.21 3 1.9 1.1 N/A Heli H.22 2 0.0 2.0 N/A Heli H.23 13 2.3 10.7 N/A Heli H.3 2 0.8 1.2 N/A Heli H.4 2 0.7 1.3 N/A Heli H.5 2 0.6 1.4 N/A Heli H.6 1 0.0 1.0 N/A Heli H.7 2 2.0 0.0 N/A Heli H.8A 5 0.0 5.0 N/A Heli H.8B 6 3.0 3.0 N/A Heli H.9 2 0.0 2.0 N/A Cat C.1 15 N/A N/A N/A Unit Unit No.Unit Acres P/B Acres L/S Acres PCT Acres 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000250Feet Section 01-1 Treatment Prescriptions Exhibit A Treatment Unit Map 01‐2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 1 of 5 SECTION 01‐2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS 2.0 OPERATING RESTRICTIONS 2.0.1 Operating Restrictions: Operating restrictions are described in the below table. No heavy equipment operation of any kind is allowed for this project. Operating restrictions surrounding snow depth may be waived by the Forest Officer but in no way relieves the Contractor from completing the fuels treatments as prescribed. Treatment Method Operational period depending on conditions Prohibited period Hand thinning/piling When Snow Depth is < 6” When Snow Depth is > 6” Hand lop and scatter When Snow Depth is < 6” When snow depth is > 6” Pile burning** October 15 th – April 30th May 1 st – October 14th ** Ignition of piles by the Contractor is prohibited without the expressed written permission of the Forest Officer upon review and approval of a burning plan prepared by the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for ensuring any necessary burn authorizations or permits are obtained prior to ignition from any agency having jurisdiction. 2.1 OPERATING PLAN 1.1.1 Operating Plan. Prior to starting any Work at the Project area, the Contractor shall provide the Forest Officer for his review and approval an operating plan laying out the Contractor’s proposed work schedule, manpower, vehicle and equipment staging areas and any other relevant items requested by the Forest Officer to gain a complete understanding of the Contractor’s prosecution of the work. Work shall not begin prior to the Forest Officer’s approval of the operating plan. Any substantive changes to the operating plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Forest Officer, including but not limited to dates the Contractor suspends work or resumes work due to forecasted inclement weather or seasonal conditions. 2.2 DISCLOSURE OF OTHER PLANNED OWNER AND USFS PROJECTS 2.2.1. Owner Sourdough Creek Intake Reconstruction. The Owner discloses and the Contractor is hereby notified that the Owner intends to reconstruct its Sourdough Creek municipal water supply intake during the 2023 construction season. Upon opening of bids and award of a construction contract for this intake reconstruction project, the selected general contractor’s use of the intake clearing will be superior to the Contractor’s use of this area provided for in Section 2.4 of these Special Provisions. In the event the Contractor desires to park its light duty vehicles at the intake clearing while this area is under the control of the Owner’s intake general contractor, the Contractor shall receive permission from the intake general contractor to do so. 2.2.2. USFS Helicopter Fuels Removal. The Owner discloses and the Contractor is hereby notified that the USFS is planning on implementing commercial helicopter logging on approximately 200 acres of treatment units in Sections 8, 17, 18, 19, and 20 of T3S, R6E. The USFS intends to award a helicopter logging contract in 2023 with a 3 year operating period to complete the work. The Owner and USFS have entered into an access agreement that allows USFS use of Owner land to support its helicopter logging project. The Contractor’s 01‐2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 2 of 5 vehicle access provided for in Section 2.4 of these Special provisions must be coordinated with the USFS helicopter logging contractor if the Contractor and helicopter contractor are actively performing work for their respective projects at the same time. 2.3 CAMPING ON OWNER PROPERTY The Contractor’s personnel are allowed to camp on Owner property at the Sourdough Membrane Water Treatment Plant located near the Project area at the mouth of Sourdough Canyon. The designated camping area is generally depicted on ‘Exhibit A’ to these Special Provisions. The Contractor must provide a portable toilet at the camp site for sanitation purposes. Dogs are prohibited. Food must be kept in a bear safe enclosure. The Owner reserves the right to revoke this camping allowance for any reasonable cause, such as, but not limited to: excessive noise, unsanitary or messy camp conditions, presence of dogs, littering, or unsecured food. 2.4 VEHICLE ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Subject to Section 2.2, the Contractor may use light duty vehicles to enter the project area on existing roads subject to the restrictions contained within this subsection. Vehicles are prohibited from traveling off existing roads to access treatment units. See ‘Exhibit B’ to these Special Provisions for existing roads and designated parking locations. 2.4.1. Sourdough Canyon Road. The road may be traveled by vehicle past the Sourdough Canyon Trailhead gate to enter the project area, but only prior to 8 a.m. The gate must be closed and locked after each entry or exit. Vehicles must park at the clearing by the Owner’s water supply intake and are not allowed to travel the road by vehicle past the clearing. At the end of the workday all vehicles shall exit the Project area. 2.4.2. Temporary Spur Road. A temporary access agreement exists between the Owner and private property owner for the temporary spur road denoted on ‘Exhibit B’ to these Special Provisions. This road may be traveled by the Contractor. The gate must be closed after each entry or exit. Vehicles may park at the clearing at the end of the road or along the road itself, but parking on the road itself is not allowed if active hauling of logs is occurring by USFS helicopter contractor. The temporary access agreement is provided as ‘Exhibit C’ to these Special Provisions. 2.5 ON‐SITE REQUIREMENTS/CLEANUP The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public in all phases of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages or injury due to their action or neglect. The Contractor shall maintain access to all phases of the project pending inspection by the Owner and its Forest Officer. All work rejected as unsatisfactory by the Owner or its Forest Officer shall be corrected prior to final inspection and acceptance. The Contractor shall respond within seven calendar days after notice of observed defects has been given and shall proceed to immediately remedy these defects. Should the Contractor fail to respond to the notice or not remedy the defects, the Owner may have the work corrected at the Contractor's expense. 01‐2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 3 of 5 In terms of cleanup, the Contractor shall: (a) Keep the premises free from debris and accumulation of waste; (b) Clean up any oil or fuel spills; (c) Keep machinery clean, free of weeds, and without fluid leaks; 2.6 MEETINGS The Contractor is required to meet with the Owner’s personnel and Forest Officer to resolve technical or contractual problems that may occur during the term of the Contract or to discuss the progress made by Contractor and the Owner in the performance of their respective obligations, at no additional cost to the Owner. Meetings will occur as problems arise and will be coordinated by the Owner. The Contractor will be given a minimum of three full working day notice of meeting date, time, and location. Face‐to‐face meetings are desired. However, at the Contractor's option and expense, a conference call meeting may be substituted. Consistent failure to participate in problem resolution meetings, two consecutive missed or rescheduled meetings, or to make a good faith effort to resolve problems, may result in termination of the Contract. 2.7 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS The Owner and its Forest Officer may do assessments of the Contractor's performance. This Contract may be terminated for one or more poor performance assessments. The Contractor will have the opportunity to respond to poor performance assessments. The Owner will make any final decision to terminate this Contract based on the assessment and any related information, the Contractor's response and the severity of any negative performance assessment. The Contractor will be notified with a justification of Contract termination. 2.8 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION The Contractor and any of the Contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the DLI, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604‐8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444‐7734. The Contractor is not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project but must have registered prior to execution of the Contract. 2.9 MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS 2.9.1 Standard Prevailing Rate of Wages. Unless superseded by federal law, all employees working on a public works contract in the state of Montana shall be paid prevailing wage rates in accordance with sections 18‐2‐401 through 18‐2‐432, MCA, and all associated administrative rules. Montana law requires that all public works contracts, as defined in section 18‐2‐401, MCA, in which the total cost of the contract is in excess of $25,000, contain a provision stating for each job classification the standard prevailing wage rate, including fringe benefits, travel, per diem, and zone pay that the contractors, subcontractors, and employers shall pay during the public works contract. Furthermore, section 18‐2‐406, MCA, requires that all contractors, subcontractors, and employers who are performing work or providing services under a public works contract post in a prominent and accessible site on the project staging area, camping area, or work area, no later than the first day of work and continuing for the 01‐2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 4 of 5 entire duration of the contract, a legible document of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the employees in compliance with section 18‐2‐423, MCA. Section 18‐2‐423, MCA, requires that employees receiving an hourly wage must be paid on a weekly basis. Each contractor, subcontractor, and employer must maintain payroll records in a manner readily capable of being certified for submission under section 18‐2‐423, MCA, for not less than three years after the contractor's, subcontractor's, or employer's completion of work on the public works contract All contractors and employers shall classify each employee who performs labor on a public works project according to the applicable standard prevailing rate of wages for such craft, classification, or type of employee established by the Commissioner of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, and shall pay each such employee a rate of wages not less than the standard prevailing rate as specified in the Montana Prevailing Wages Rates for Non‐Construction Services 2022. 2.10 CONTRACT TERMINATION 2.10.1 Termination for Cause with Notice to Cure Requirement. The Owner may terminate the Contract for failure of the Contractor to perform any of the services, duties, or conditions contained in the Contract after giving the Contractor written notice of the stated failure. The written notice must demand performance of the stated failure within the time specified by the Contract. If the demanded performance is not completed within the specified period, the termination is effective at the end of the specified period. 2.11 FIRE PROTECTION A. The Contractor is required to conduct his operation in accordance with the Montana Forest Fire Regulations. B. The cost of suppressing fires caused by negligence or fault in the Contractor's operation shall be borne by the Contractor. The Contractor shall also be liable for property and resource damage resulting from these fires. 2.12 WORK PROGRESS AND CONTRACT PERFORMANCE A. Before starting work, the Contractor shall request of the Owner and its Forest Officer a pre‐ operations conference to discuss the Contract and the Work. NO WORK SHALL BEGIN PRIOR TO THIS CONFERENCE. B. The Contractor shall begin work as specified by the Owner and Forest Officer at the pre‐work conference. Each task must be satisfactorily completed before starting work on another treatment unit, unless approved by the Forest Officer. C. The Owner may terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, by written notice in any one of the following circumstances: 1) Failure of the Contractor to perform any of the provisions of the Contract. 01‐2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Phase 3 Sourdough Fuels Reduction Project Page 5 of 5 2) Failure of the Contractor to correct unsatisfactory performance or work within timeframes set out in the Contract after it has been brought to the Contractor’s attention. 3) Failure of the Contractor to make satisfactory progress in order to be able to complete the work within the Contract period. 2.13 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION A. The Forest Officer will administer the Contract and work requirements. B. Disputes between the Forest Officer and the Contractor will be resolved by the Owner. C. The Forest Officer has the following authority in addition to that delegated in other portions of the Contract to: 1) Decide questions of fact arising in regard to the quality and acceptability of equipment to be used, materials furnished, and all work performed. 2) Review the Contractor’s periodic pay requests or invoices and make recommendations to the Owner for payment. 2.14 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: 2.14.1. Noxious Weed Management: All equipment used in off‐road activity must be pressure‐ washed by the Contractor and inspected by the Forest Officer prior to entering the project area. This cleaning will remove all dirt, plant parts, and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Other equipment and vehicles entering and leaving the project area shall be cleaned prior to start up and kept reasonably clean during the course of operations. All subsequent move‐ins of equipment shall be treated the same as the initial move‐in. 2.14.2. Quality Control and Contract Compliance Verification: The Owner or its Forest Officer shall make periodic inspections of the contract area to determine that the requirements of the Contract are being met. If the Contractor is not meeting the requirements of the Contract, the Contractor shall correct the deficiencies before any payments are made. Inspections shall occur once a week or more often as deemed necessary by the Forest Officer. City of Bozeman, Montana, Maxar, Microsoft Camping Site Owner Property Nash Road Sourdough Canyon RoadSourdough RoadSection 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit A Designated Camping Area City of Bozeman, Montana, Maxar Nash Road Sourdough Canyon RoadSourdough Road01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit B Road Access and Parking Areas S. 19th Ave.City Government USFS Vehicle Parking Areas Temp_Spur_Road Liebmann_Ex_Road Sourdough Canyon Trailhead 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C 01-2 Special Provisions Exhibit C