Blue Ridge Hotshots Fiber Optic Install, Coconino NF

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Site Plan" providing a visual representation of the proposed site, including existing and proposed infrastructure. It is intended to inform bidders about the physical layout and relevant features of the work area.

• Site Layout: Depicts roads, buildings (existing office, crew quarters site), septic tank and manhole, and underground utilities (telephone line, water line, electrical lines).
• Location Map: A general map showing the "SITE" in relation to nearby cities like Flagstaff, Winslow, Prescott, Payson, and Phoenix.
• Site Plan Scale: "1" = 100'-0"
• Notes: Information is sourced from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger Station, Coconino National Forest, "Proposed Site Plan" dated 11. The contractor is required to verify all relevant information prior to commencing work.

This site plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical environment of the proposed work. It highlights existing conditions, potential site constraints, and the general location, which will be essential for planning, estimating, and executing any work related to this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a 1979 utility plan for the Blue Ridge Ranger Station, Coconino National Forest. It details proposed changes and additions to the station's infrastructure, including roads, housing, and facilities.

• New Construction: Includes new three-bedroom houses, new duplexes, new mess facility, new hotshot crew quarters, new storage yard, new vehicle wash building, and new gas & flammable storage.
• Roads: Outlines new roads, widening of existing roads, and roads to be obliterated or improved with aggregate surfacing.
• Utilities: Shows existing and new sewer lines and existing power lines.
• Deletions/Modifications: Indicates existing housing, mess facilities, and bath house to be deleted or moved.
• Future Development: Shows a future housing loop.

This plan provides a historical overview of infrastructure development at the ranger station. Bidders may use this information to understand the existing site layout and previous development plans, which could be relevant for any future construction or renovation opportunities at this location.

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

To upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure at the Blue Ridge Ranger Station by installing approximately 1,500 lineal feet of single mode (SM) fiber optic cable to establish a reliable backbone between three buildings: the recreation modular building, the maintenance building, and the hot shot building. This upgrade aims to improve telecommunications capacity and internet bandwidth for the workforce.

• Base Items:

  • Install approximately 1,500 lineal feet of OSP-rated SM (OS2) loose tube fiber optic cable.
  • Run 12 fiber optic strands (6 strand pairs) between the recreation modular building and the maintenance building.
  • Run 12 fiber optic strands (6 strand pairs) between the recreation modular building and the hot shot building.
  • Install wall-mounted NEMA enclosures on building exteriors at each fiber entry point.
  • Terminate fiber optic cable within interior wall-mounted NEMA enclosures (NEMA 12K, 22U) equipped with cooling fans and UPS.
  • Terminate all fiber optic strands on a fiber adapter panel with duplex LC connectors.
  • Test all new fiber optic strands to industry standards.

• Optional Work (Government discretion):

  • Install dedicated 15-amp electrical circuits with quadplex 20-amp, 120V receptacles near interior NEMA enclosures.
  • Test existing 24-strand SM fiber optic cable connecting the main office to the recreation modular building.

• All new fiber optic strands must be tested to industry standards, including connector end-finish (IEC 61300-3-35), insertion loss, measured length, and polarity (TIA-526-7-A, TIA-568).

• Splice performance must meet TIA-568 limits.

• Testing results must be certified and submitted to the COR prior to contract closeout.

• Contractor must repair or replace any non-compliant equipment or materials at no additional cost.

• As-built schematics showing cable alignment and off-set dimensions are required.

• Location: Blue Ridge Ranger Station, Coconino National Forest, Happy Jack, AZ.

• Period: 90 days from Notice to Proceed.

• Installation Methods: Aerial, ducted, and/or direct burial methods are permitted. Contractor must avoid conflicts with existing utilities and trees.

• Certifications: Fiber optic cable installation and testing must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a BICSI Certified Technician or FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician/Specialist.

• Submittals: Manufacturers' specifications for all materials, proposed cable alignment schematic, personnel certifications, and aerial installation load calculations are required for COR approval before work commences.

• Quality Control: Work must conform to Coconino County codes, ANSI/ASTM standards, NESC, and various TIA/EIA and FOA guidelines. Contractor is responsible for verifying existing site conditions.

• Environmental & Safety: Compliance with OSHA, Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Code, and environmental protection measures (e.g., weed prevention) is mandatory.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Industrial Fire Precautions Plan Guidelines for operations on Coconino National Forest Lands. It details requirements to reduce the risk of human-caused fires and must be followed year-round by permit holders, lessees, contractors, subcontractors, and other authorized users engaged in permitted operations.

• General Fire Precautionary Measures: Requirements for communications (contacting Coconino NF Dispatch at (928) 527-3552), fire tools (one per person), fire tools on equipment (shovels, ABC fire extinguishers), spark arresters and mufflers (meeting USDA Forest Service or SAE standards), powered hand tools (shovels, extinguishers), tractor lights, cable yarding safety, gas/oil storage area clearing, and inspection of internal-combustion engines.
• Restrictions: Prohibitions on burning refuse without consent, and restrictions on smoking and lunch fires except at designated areas. Specific rules for blasting and welding, including required safety equipment and fire guards.
• Specific Fire Precautionary Measures: Operations must align with the Emergency Fire Precaution Schedule, which includes four restriction levels (A, B, C, D) based on fire danger. These levels dictate specific operational shutdowns (e.g., for power saws, mechanical fellers, slash treatment, welding) and require fire guards under certain plans (B, C, D).
• Red Flag Warnings: Adherence to Industrial Fire Precaution Plan "D" is mandatory during Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
• Fire Guards: Requirements for trained fire guards during operating hours and for three hours after cessation of work under Plans B, C, or D.

This document is critical for any bidder whose operations will occur on Coconino National Forest Lands. It specifies mandatory safety equipment, operational restrictions based on fire danger levels, communication protocols, and personnel requirements (like fire guards). Understanding and complying with these guidelines will be essential for contract performance and may impact operational planning, scheduling, and costs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for construction services to install approximately 1,500 lineal feet of single mode (SM) fiber optic cable (6 strand pairs running to each building; 12 strand pairs total) as an outside plant (OSP) fiber optic backbone between three buildings at the Blue Ridge Ranger Station on the Coconino National Forest. Optional work includes the installation of dedicated 15 amp electrical circuits and testing of existing fiber optic cable.

• Installation of approximately 1,500 lineal feet of OSP fiber optic cable.

• Installation of dedicated 15 amp electrical circuits (optional).

• Testing of existing fiber optic cable (SM; 24 strands) to industry standards.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed price construction contract.

• Period of Performance: Commence work within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with completion required within 90 calendar days after NTP. This includes final cleanup.

• Questions Due: June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, via email to richard.ortega@usda.gov.

• Offers Due: June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

  • Technical Approach: Evaluates ability to meet requirements and understanding of the SOW.
  • Price: Must be fair and reasonable.
  • Past Performance: Will be assessed as acceptable or neutral.

• This solicitation includes a "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" (52.219-6).

• Offerors must ensure they have appropriate access credentials for site review.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time at the Blue Ridge Ranger Station. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory.

• Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of construction, labor, payment, and compliance.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing the Government Cost Estimate for the Blue Ridge Hotshots Fiber Optic project at the Coconino National Forest - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. It outlines the schedule of items, including base and option pay items, with descriptions, methods of measurement, units, estimated quantities, unit costs, and total costs.

Base Pay Items:

• Mobilization
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Exterior NEMA Enclosures
• Interior NEMA Enclosures
• Fiber Optic Termination
• Fiber Optic Testing; New Fiber Optic Cable

Option Pay Items:

• Fiber optic Testing; Existing 24 strand cable
• Electrical Circuit w/ Quadplex Recepticle

Columns: Description, Method of Measurement, Unit, Estimated Quantity, Unit Cost, Total.

This document appears to be a government estimate and does not explicitly state instructions for bidder completion or submission within the provided text. Bidders should refer to the main solicitation document for instructions on how to use or respond to this pricing information.

This schedule of items provides potential bidders with an estimate of the quantities and types of work anticipated for the fiber optic project. It serves as a basis for understanding the scope of work and for developing their own pricing proposals. Bidders should review these items to determine their capability and interest in performing the work and to formulate competitive bids.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a plan drawing of the Blue Ridge R.S. Sewage System, detailing the sewer lines, manholes, septic tanks, and clean outs. It appears to be a historical record or a plan for existing infrastructure.

• Depicts the layout of sewer lines, including pipe material (VCP, PVC, Orangeburg) and slopes (e.g., 2.4%, 3.3%, 0.5%).
• Identifies manhole and septic tank locations, with some depth information provided (e.g., "TOP OF SEPTIC TANK IS AT SURFACE", "MANHOLE IS BURIED 2' DEEP").
• Includes dimensions for duplex septic tanks (6.5' long by 5' wide by 6' deep).
• Shows connections to buildings (e.g., "FROM WAREHOUSE", "BETWEEN DUPLEXES").
• Notes specific details like "PORTION OF SEWER LINE UNDER FLOOR SLAB IS IN IRON PIPE".
• Includes a scale and date (9/82).

This drawing provides critical information about the existing sewage infrastructure. Bidders may need to reference this plan to understand the current system's layout, pipe sizes, slopes, and locations of key components when proposing work related to sewer system upgrades, repairs, or tie-ins. It helps in assessing the scope and complexity of any related work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the technical requirements for structured cabling systems for the USDA Forest Service. It establishes standards for planning, design, and installation to ensure consistency across facilities.

• Scope: Defines requirements for telecommunications structured cabling systems, including references to relevant USDA regulations, Agency Specific Requirements (ASR)/Performance Work Statement (PWS) documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Compliance: Mandates adherence to applicable local building codes, fire safety codes, and specific Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA-568 series, BICSI TDMM).
• Contractor Qualifications: Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in structured cabling installation, authorization as an installer for approved end-to-end solutions, and specific personnel certifications (e.g., fiber optic, copper cable installation, OSHA).
• Submittals: Requires various documents prior to work commencement, including technical scope narratives, drawings, data sheets, and contractor qualification evidence.
• Warranty: Specifies a Limited Lifetime Product and Performance Warranty or a minimum 20-Year Product and Performance Warranty for all structured cabling components.
• Products: Details approved manufacturers for Category-rated copper and fiber optic cables, and specifies requirements for connectors, patch cords, pathways, backboards, racks, cabinets, bonding and grounding, and firestopping systems.
• Execution: Outlines general installation practices, requirements for entrance facilities, telecommunications rooms (TRs), pathways, cable supports, conduit, backboards, equipment racks, bonding and grounding, cabling (copper and fiber), terminations, and firestopping.
• Testing: Mandates 100% testing of all cable runs for twisted pair and optical fiber, adhering to specified TIA and BICSI standards.
• As-Built Drawings: Requires submission of accurate and complete record drawings for approval prior to final inspection.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the technical specifications, standards, materials, installation practices, contractor qualifications, and testing requirements for the structured cabling work. Understanding these details is essential for preparing an accurate and compliant proposal. It also lists approved manufacturers and specific performance standards that must be met.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for building construction projects in Coconino, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction crafts.

• General Decision Number: AZ20260043, effective 01/02/2026.
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories).
• Geographic Area: Coconino, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona.
• Craft Classifications and Rates: Lists specific trades (e.g., Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Ironworker, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Cement Mason, Laborer, Operator, Painter, Tile Setter, Welder) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefit amounts.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), with specific requirements and minimum rates for 2025.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determinations.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on the construction project. This information is crucial for accurately estimating labor costs in their proposals and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.