Boise National Forest Gloria Ford Estate Decommissioning

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5503, Revision No. 27) for the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Idaho, specifically for Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee counties.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required for all listed occupations. Specific details on health and welfare benefits are provided at the end of the document.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and applicable rates for contracts awarded on or after specific dates.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in this determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified region of Idaho. It directly impacts the pricing strategy and overall cost of proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the demolition and removal of a dilapidated house, related outbuildings, and associated debris, including hazardous waste, at the Gloria Ford Estate, Boise National Forest. The project also includes backfilling building voids, site grading, seeding, and final clean-up. The structures are located within a recently burned area.

• Demolition and removal of house and outbuildings.

• Removal of associated debris and hazardous waste.

• Backfilling building voids.

• Site grading and seeding.

• Final clean-up.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: July 15, 2026, to October 30, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Questions Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Email to cassandra.potts@usda.gov (Questions also copied to tanya.linnell@usda.gov).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis, requiring a sound and compliant approach. Offerors must explain how they will accomplish requirements in SOW sections 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0, and detail any exceptions.

• Past Performance: Will be evaluated as "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable" using references and CPARS data.

• Price: Will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• NAICS Code: 238910 (Construction of Other Nonresidential Buildings).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• The solicitation includes various clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, and other set-asides, with specific checkboxes indicating applicability (e.g., 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside is checked).

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically via provided links.

• Several attachments are required for further contract requirements, including Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Schedule of Items, SOW, Site Map, Environmental Site Assessment, Asbestos Survey, Hazardous Materials Report, and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a "Bid Sheet" that outlines line items for bidding on an opportunity. It appears to be a template for bidders to provide pricing.

• Base Bid Items: Includes "Mobilization" and "Demolition of Buildings and Auxiliary Debris."
• Unit: Specified as "Lump Sum" for all items.
• Quantity: Set to "1" for all items.
• Unit Price: All unit prices are listed as "0.0."
• Total Cost: The total cost for all listed items is "0.0."

This sheet provides the structure for bidders to input their pricing for specific line items. Bidders will need to fill in their proposed unit prices and total costs for each item, as indicated by the "0.0" placeholders. The "Lump Sum" designation for quantity and unit suggests a single price will be provided for each described task.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide dismantling, demolition, removal, and site restoration services at the Gloria Ford Estate on the Emmett Ranger District, Boise National Forest.

• Removal and off-site disposal of all buildings, structures, foundations, concrete, walkways, debris, furnishings, and associated appurtenances.

• Identification, handling, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, and other regulated materials.

• Backfilling of demolition voids, grading, surface restoration, seeding, and final site cleanup.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.

• All services must comply with applicable environmental regulations, safety standards, and Forest Service requirements.

• Hazardous materials handling must follow specific federal regulations (29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA NESHAP, RRP Rule).

• Site restoration includes backfilling, grading, seeding, and erosion/sediment control.

• Location: Gloria Ford Estate, Emmett Ranger District, Boise National Forest, Boise County, Idaho.

• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from July 15, 2026 (Notice to Proceed).

• Contractor is responsible for site security, signage, and public safety.

• All equipment must be clean and free of mud, debris, and noxious weeds before arrival.

• No utilities are available on-site.

• Explosive demolition is not permitted.

• Contractor must provide certified personnel and approved work plans for hazardous materials abatement.

• Submittals include various work plans (demolition, hazardous materials, traffic control, safety), qualification documentation, and disposal records.

• Government-furnished information includes Phase I ESA report, Asbestos Survey, Hazardous Materials Report, and site maps.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 4 - Site Map," provides a visual representation of the subject property and its features, including structures, site limits, and parcel lines. It is intended to help bidders understand the physical layout and context of the opportunity area.

• Site Layout: Depicts the "Main House," "Shed 1," "Shed 2," "Shed 3," and "Shed 4," along with a "Heating Oil AST" and "55-Gallon Drums."
• Areas of Interest: Identifies "Scrap Metal and Debris" areas.
• Boundaries: Shows "Subject Property/Parcel Lines" and "Site Limits."
• Geographic Context: Includes "Hopkins Creek" and "Highway 17."
• Table 1: Provides a "Description and Condition of Structures on the Property," detailing the approximate square footage, condition, and contents of each building, noting landslide flow intrusion in several areas.

This site map and accompanying table are crucial for bidders to visualize the physical scope of work, identify potential hazards or existing conditions (like debris and landslide intrusion), and understand the location and state of structures on the property. This information is essential for accurate bidding, site assessment, and planning of any required work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Appendix B of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report for the U.S. Forest Service Gloria Ford Property. It contains various supporting documents and research findings related to the environmental condition of the property.

• Executive Summary: Provides an overview of the Phase I ESA findings, including identified Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
• Introduction: Details the purpose, scope, and methodology of the ESA.
• Property Description: Outlines the location, legal description, current use, and structures on the property.
• Records Review: Summarizes the findings from environmental record searches.
• Historical Use Information: Details the property's history through interviews and reviews of aerial photographs and topographic maps.
• Site Reconnaissance: Documents the findings from the physical inspection of the property, including observations of hazardous substances, storage tanks, and other potential environmental concerns.
• Evaluation, Conclusions, and Recommendations: Presents the assessment of findings, conclusions regarding RECs, and recommendations for further action.
• Appendices: Includes supporting documents such as Warranty Deed, ERS RecCheck Area Report, Aerial Photo & Topographic Map Research, City Directory Report, Fire Insurance Map Results, Property Reconnaissance Form, Property Photography, and Qualifications of Environmental Professionals.

This document provides critical environmental due diligence information for the property. Bidders should review the Executive Summary, Findings and Opinion, Conclusions, and Recommendations sections to understand any potential environmental liabilities or concerns associated with the property. The identified RECs include a partially full heating oil AST and three rusting 55-gallon steel drums potentially containing hazardous materials. Recommendations include removing the heating oil and profiling/disposing of the drums before demolition.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Asbestos Survey Report for the former Gloria Ford Residence, conducted by Atlas Technical Consultants LLC prior to demolition. It details the identification and quantification of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) found within the building.

• Materials Identified: Joint compound, surfacing layer on greenboard wall backing, smooth texture on drywall, orange peel texture on drywall, asphalt shingles, and felt materials.
• Locations: Specific rooms and areas within the residence (e.g., Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Hallway, Ceilings, Walls, Roof).
• Asbestos Content: Percentage of asbestos fibers detected in each sample.
• Categories: Classification of ACM as Category I Non-friable, Category II Non-friable, or Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACM).
• Friability: Indicates whether the material is friable (can be crumbled by hand pressure) or non-friable.
• Quantity: Estimated square footage of ACM identified.
• NESHAP Classification: Explanation of EPA's National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) categories for asbestos.
• Location Map: A visual representation of ACM locations within the building layout.

This report is critical for any bidder involved in the demolition or renovation of the Gloria Ford Site. It identifies the presence, type, and location of asbestos-containing materials that must be managed and abated according to environmental regulations (NESHAP, EPA regulations 40 CFR Part 61). Bidders must account for the costs and procedures associated with asbestos abatement in their proposals and project planning. The report also notes that hidden ACM may still be present and additional sampling might be necessary during demolition.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Appendix D, a Hazardous Materials Report for the Gloria Ford Property, submitted by Water, Civil, and Environmental Inc. (WCE Inc.) to the Forest Service. It details the findings of a hazardous materials survey conducted on July 19, 2021, and August 18, 2021.

• Identifies potentially hazardous materials found on the property, including mercury thermostats, fluorescent lights, PCB ballasts, refrigeration units with CFCs, smoke detectors, propane containers, liquid hazardous waste containers, and vehicle batteries.
• Lists specific hazardous materials observed, their DOT hazard class, location, accessibility, and estimated quantity.
• Includes a "Limiting Factors" section noting that no samples were collected and that a 1996 landslide may have buried additional materials or obscured existing ones.
• Recommends that all observed hazardous materials be removed and disposed of properly before demolition, and that partially buried drums and unlabeled containers be characterized and disposed of.
• References Table 1 for a detailed list of materials and Appendix 1 for photographs.

This report is crucial for any bidder involved in the demolition or remediation of the Gloria Ford Property. It outlines the types and locations of hazardous materials that must be addressed, impacting project scope, safety protocols, and disposal requirements. Understanding these findings is essential for accurate bidding and project planning.