040ADV-26-R-0010.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

040ADV-26-R-0010

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

1 46

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE GPO 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Section L: Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

WHITE, TROY D

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

G-Street Sidewalk Repair

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ).

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by

5:00

(hour) local time 07/06/2026

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

AMOUNTS

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

See Schedule

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) (

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

2. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

3. Section D - Packaging and Marking

4. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

5. Section F - Delivery or Performance

6. Section G - Contract Administration Data

7. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

8. Section I - Contract Clauses

9. Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

10. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

11. Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

12. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Section B: Supplies or Services and Price/Cost

B.1 CONTRACT TYPE

The Government Publishing Office intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for the G Street Sidewalk and Underlying Vault Ceiling Repair Project at the agency’s main campus in Washington DC.

The successful offeror will provide all labor, material, equipment and supervision to meet this requirement.

Period of Performance: Al l work shall be completed and delivered within 547 days from Notice to

Proceed.

Price Breakdown – The price breakdown shall justify the contractor’s firm fixed price quote for this requirement.

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 G Street Sidewalk Repair 1 Lt

Contract Type :Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions

Section C: Description/Specifications/Work Statement

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR G STREET SIDEWALK AND VAULT REPAIR

BACKGROUND

The U.S Government Publishing Office (GPO) provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Federal depository libraries, and the American public. GPO has four buildings and some of these buildings date back to

1903. An extensive structural evaluation has been conducted of deteriorated concrete areas in the vehicular maintenance garage and G-Street vaulted sidewalk. The primary focus of this statement of work shall be the repair of vehicular maintenance garage. The extensive study of vehicular maintenance garage has recommended to some extend replace portion of the vehicular maintenance garage slab and to repair the slab & vaults underneath. A copy of the extensive report and a set of design and repair drawings will be provided to assist the construction contractor to implement the recommended construction work.

OBJECTIVES

The contractor shall provide the labor, material, equipment, and supervision to demolish and install the sidewalk slab and to repair and renovate the vaults beams, concrete slab, waterproofing membrane, and columns and other related structures to eliminate the water migration into the basement. All the work shall be in accordance with the design drawings and specifications prepared and submitted along with this statement of work. The contractor is required to obtain permits, traffic control plans, safety, and security approval prior to construction starting.

SCOPE

The concrete sidewalk and the vault structure beneath the G Street Sidewalk are showing signs of moderate to severe deterioration of the concrete and the encased structural framing. Over time and a failure of the waterproofing membrane, salt water, and other liquids constantly migrate into the reinforced slab and cause deterioration substantial damages.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supervision, equipment, and perform all operations necessary to accomplish all work as specified herein. The attached construction documents, including drawings and specifications, provide more details for the work to be performed.

TASKS

The contractor shall complete the following tasks as part of the project at the GPO G Street Sidewalk

Repair:

Pre-Construction Tasks

• Obtain all required permits and approvals.

• Submit project schedule, safety plan, and traffic control plan.

• Coordinate with GPO project management and stakeholders.

• Conduct pre-construction meetings and site walkthrough.

Site Preparation & Demolition

• Install temporary barriers, signage, and traffic control measures.

• Set up designated staging and material storage areas.

• Perform selective demolition of existing structures as required.

• Ensure safe removal and disposal of construction debris.

Material Delivery & Logistics

• Coordinate material deliveries in compliance with schedule.

• Inspect and verify all materials upon arrival.

• Store materials in designated secure areas.

Construction & Installation

• Perform site grading and preparation, if applicable.

• Install structural components, framing, and support systems.

• Complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations.

• Install architectural finishes, including flooring, ceilings, and walls.

• Implement weatherproofing and insulation systems as required.

• Conduct equipment and systems testing to ensure functionality.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.

• Implement and monitor safety protocols for workers and pedestrians.

• Address any environmental concerns, including hazardous material handling.

Quality Control & Inspections

• Conduct periodic quality control checks.

• Submit required inspection and testing reports.

• Address any deficiencies noted in inspections.

Project Closeout

• Complete all final construction activities and finishing work.

• Conduct a final walkthrough with the GPO project team.

• Prepare and submit as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

• Resolve punch list items and obtain final acceptance.

• Restore site and remove temporary facilities.

• Submit final project documentation, including warranties and certifications

DELIVERY

The contractor shall organize and deliver all materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for the completion of the project in a timely manner. The following requirements shall apply:

• Delivery Coordination o All deliveries must be coordinated in advance with the GPO project representative to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations.

o The contractor shall submit a delivery schedule for approval, detailing expected dates, times, and types of materials being delivered.

o Any changes to the delivery schedule must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

• Delivery Hours o Deliveries shall be made during GPO-approved working hours, typically between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized.

o Weekend or after-hours deliveries require prior written approval from GPO.

• Loading and Unloading o All unloading shall take place at designated areas specified by GPO.

o The contractor is responsible for providing the necessary personnel and equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to unload materials efficiently.

o No materials shall be left in unauthorized areas or obstruct emergency exits, pedestrian pathways, or active work zones.

• Traffic and Site Access o The contractor shall comply with all GPO security and access requirements, including any vehicle inspections before entering the site.

o Delivery vehicles must follow designated routes to avoid interference with facility operations and public roadways.

o If necessary, the contractor shall provide traffic control personnel to assist with vehicle movement and ensure pedestrian safety.

• Material Handling and Storage o All delivered materials must be inspected for damage upon arrival and rejected if found to be defective or non-compliant with specifications.

o The contractor shall store materials in designated areas to prevent safety hazards and weather exposure.

o Secure storage shall be provided for high-value items to prevent theft or vandalism.

• Waste and Packaging Disposal o The contractor is responsible for removing all packaging materials, pallets, and waste generated from deliveries.

o All disposals shall comply with local environmental regulations and GPO waste management policies.

• Compliance and Penalties o Any failure to comply with delivery requirements, including unauthorized deliveries, improper storage, or obstruction of operations, may result in penalties, delays, or removal from the site.

SECURITY

• Entry Requirements:

o The contractor shall exchange his/her valid federal or state identification for a GPO Visitor’s

Badge for entry to GPO o Expired identification shall not be acceptable forms of ID o Under no circumstances shall a visitor be granted access to GPO without proper identification o The Visitor’s Badge shall always be visible as safety allows

• Contractors shall be always escorted and/or in line of sight of the escort in the construction area while inside of GPO.

• The contractor is required to set up fencing at work site.

• The contractor is required to secure all openings of basement at the end of each workday.

OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

• Normal working hours of GPO employees are from 06:00AM - 04:00PM

• Weekend and after-hours work is permitted with 48 hours advance notice and approval.

• The contractor may be asked to perform this work out of normal business hours at their own cost.

• Contractor must coordinate with DCDOT.

• The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the duration of the project at the GPO G Street Facility. This includes implementing necessary traffic control measures, closures, and rerouting to minimize disruptions while maintaining access for employees, visitors, and emergency personnel. Any road or sidewalk closures must be coordinated in advance with the GPO project manager and local authorities, with proper signage, barricades, and detour routes clearly established. The contractor shall provide flaggers, temporary barriers, and warning signs as needed to ensure public safety.

Additionally, all traffic control measures must comply with local transportation regulations, OSHA standards, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The contractor is responsible for restoring normal traffic flow as soon as work allows and ensuring that no construction activities pose a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles in adjacent areas.

• Contractor is required to provide the information included in the bid sheet included in the specifications.

• Project Schedule – A detailed construction schedule, including milestones, phasing, and completion dates, submitted within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Material Submittals & Certifications – All required product data, material samples, and certifications to ensure compliance with project specifications, including but not limited to:

• Manufacturer specifications

• Safety data sheets (SDS)

• Compliance with Buy American Act (if applicable)

• Traffic Control Plan – A comprehensive plan outlining vehicular and pedestrian safety measures, including signage, rerouting, barriers, and flagger locations, submitted prior to the start of work.

• Delivery & Logistics Plan – A strategy for material delivery, handling, and storage, detailing coordination efforts to avoid disruptions to GPO operations.

• Site Safety Plan – A documented plan outlining safety procedures, including OSHA compliance, hazard mitigation, and emergency response protocols.

• Daily & Weekly Progress Reports – Updates summarizing work completed, challenges encountered, and any deviations from the schedule.

• Quality Control Reports – Regular inspection and testing reports demonstrating compliance with project specifications, including any corrective actions taken.

• Waste Management & Disposal Records – Documentation of proper disposal methods for construction debris, hazardous materials, and recyclables, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

• Punch List & Closeout Documentation – A final list of outstanding work items, corrective actions, warranties, as-built drawings, and operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals for installed systems.

• Final Inspection & Acceptance Report – A signed report verifying project completion, including certification that all work has been performed per contract requirements and specifications.

• Performance Bond - The contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract value to ensure the satisfactory completion of the work in accordance with contract requirements. The bond must be issued by a surety company licensed to operate in the jurisdiction of the project and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the contract, including any approved extensions, until the project has been successfully completed and accepted by the

Government Publishing Office (GPO). If the contractor fails to perform in accordance with contract terms, the surety shall be responsible for completing the work or compensating GPO for any losses incurred.

The contractor shall submit the Performance Bond within 10 days of contract award. Failure to provide the required bond within this timeframe may result in contract termination and forfeiture of any initial payments or deposits.

KEY PERSONNEL______________________________________________________________

The Government has designated the Project Manager, Quality Control Lead, and Safety Lead as key personnel. Each position shall be filled by one full-time equivalent (FTE) for the total duration of the contract The key personnel specified below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. All personnel shall possess the minimum education and experience identified in the table below. The Government reserves the right to interview all proposed Key Personnel pre and post-award, with the Contracting Officer (CO) notifying Offerors of the date and time for interviews.

The following positions are designated as Key Personnel for this contract:

• Project Manager

• Quality Control Lead & Site Superintendent

• Safety Lead

• Project Manager

Responsibilities Manages the planning, direction, and coordination of the overall project. Monitors progress, deadlines, budget, and the project team.

Minimum Experience

Ten (10) Years

Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management, or a related field.

Waived for 15 years' experience in a similar role.

• Quality Control Lead & Site Superintendent

Responsibilities Leads quality control and provides on-site construction supervision. Coordinates with the COR and manages daily field operations.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) Years

Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Waived for 10 years' experience in a similar role.

• Safety Lead

Responsibilities Conducts inspections, ensures compliance with safety regulations, and implements site-specific safety protocols.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) Years

Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health or a related field. Waived for 10 years' experience in the construction safety field

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The project is located at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Headquarters, situated at 732

North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401. The site extends along G Street NW, beginning at the corner of North Capitol Street NW and continuing westward. This central location places the project within the Capitol Hill district, adjacent to key government facilities and major transportation routes.

Given its proximity to high-traffic areas, careful coordination will be required to minimize disruptions to daily GPO operations, pedestrian flow, and vehicular traffic.

[END OF SECTION C]

Section D - Packaging and Marking: None

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms:

E.1 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION REGULATION (MMAR) 46.503

PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services provided under this contract. The place of acceptance will be: United States Government Publishing Office 732

North Capital Street NW Washington DC 20002.

E.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as appointed/designated by letter as per the information listed in Section G of this document, is the Government's official responsible for inspection and acceptance of required services under the terms and conditions of this contract. The Government may designate additional representative(s)to provide periodic inspections or observations during the performance of this contract. However, Government inspections are for the sole benefit of the

Government and do not relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities to provide adequate quality control for the works described in Section J Attachments: Plans and Specifications. The Contractor is responsible for inspection of its own work to ensure that all work performed conforms to the terms and conditions of the contract.

E.3. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The U.S. GPO is a legislative branch of the United States Government. Accordingly, the Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR) in not applicable to this and all GPO procurements. The Contractor should note that only those provisions of the Materials Management Acquisition Regulations (MMAR) which are specifically incorporated by reference into this solicitation are applicable.

The following Contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by

Citation, Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252 2 CLAUSES

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE in Section I of this Contract. Full text of the clauses is available at: https://www.gpo.gov

52.232-4 52.232 34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor

Registration (May 1999)

52.236-2 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR

1984)

52.236-5 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements (APR 1984)

52.236-10 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-12 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

52.236-15 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-17 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-21 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

52.236-27 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995)

CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. “Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The

Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to

Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not-

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this- section.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may-

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

(h) If before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction.

WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work.

If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any failure to conform, or any defect.

In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of—

(1) The Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(1) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The Contractor’s warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor’s expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall—

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting

Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor’s warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the

Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor’s, manufacturer’s, or supplier’s warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government’s rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud.

MMAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.

In accordance with (MMAR) 36.204(f) the disclosure of magnitude is between $1,000,000 and

$5,000,000.

[END OF SECTION E]

Section F - Delivery or Performance

F.1 - All work to be completed within 18 months (547 days) of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Submission of construction timeline, safety plans, quality control plan, schedules, pre‐construction submittals, etc. shall be required to be submitted within 14 days of the Construction NTP.

• Kickoff Meeting – 7 Days after NTP

F.2 - During the process of the work the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative will conduct periodic reviews with The Contractor to review progress. The Contractor must perform the work required within the limits of the following schedule:

F.3. NOTIFICATION OF DELIVERIES

The driver of the truck shall call the respective loading dock the day of delivery to notify the Government of the estimated time of delivery.

Notifying the Washington, D.C. Office:

Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 8:00 am to 15:30 pm (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Loading dock phone numbers are primary 202-297-2956; secondary 202-

512-1392.

Drivers must be U.S. citizens.

Loading dock phone numbers; primary 228-813-1685 and secondary 202-497-8282.

Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 7:30 am to 15:00 pm (CST) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

F.4. NOTIFICATION OF DELIVERIES

The contractor shall notify COR 14 business days before each carrier delivery via email. The email list will be provided to the Contractor after award. In addition, the driver of the truck shall call the respective loading dock the day of delivery to notify the Government of the estimated time of delivery.

The email notification of delivery shall include:

1. Delivery date and estimated arrival time

2. Delivery list

• Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 8:00 am to 15:30 pm (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Due to the traffic constraints the deliveries may need to be scheduled during off-hours or on weekends.

• Loading dock phone number is; primary 202-297-2956; secondary 202-512-1392.

F.5. NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when the

Contractor anticipates difficulty in complying with the delivery schedule or completion date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this requirement, the Contractor must immediately notify the

Contracting Officer and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the

Government of any delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

F.6. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE.

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

F.7. OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS/FEDERAL NON-WORKDAYS

For work to be performed at the Government site(s), the Contractor must establish a standard holiday schedule that exactly coincides with the Government's schedule for employees working on a

Government site(s). Holidays observed are listed below. For Government site work, holidays and other non-workdays are not billable unless work is specifically requested by the Government and productive hours are performed on those days. For work to be performed at Contractor site(s), the Holiday schedule may differ if it is customary practice (For example, when the day after Thanksgiving is given in lieu of

Columbus or Veterans’ Day).

The following is a list of the official Federal Government holidays:

Date Holiday

Monday, January 01 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 19 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 16 Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day

Friday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day

Friday, July 03 Independence Day

Monday, September 07 Labor Day

Monday, October 12 Columbus Day

Monday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

*This holiday is designated as "Washington’s Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States

Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law. Detailed information regarding federal holidays can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s website. Retrieved from https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2026.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

• Any other day designated by Federal Statute

• Any other day designed by Executive Order

• Any other day designed by the President’s Proclamation

F.8. SECURITY

ID Badges, Sign-In/Out, Parking and Smoking: All contractor personnel are required to sign-in at 732

North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 22041. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges during the entire time they are on GPO grounds. All contractor personnel are required to sign out at the same location above. It is the responsibility of contractor personnel to purchase parking pass for the designated parking areas. Parking information is available from GPO Police service. The GPO will not validate nor make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor’s personnel under any circumstances. Smoking, tobacco use, or e-cigarettes are not permitted in designated smoking section.

No individual is permitted to bring illegal drugs, alcohol or firearms of any type onto a government installation. The contractor shall exchange his/her valid federal or state identification for a GPO

Visitor’s Badge for entry to GPO. Expired Identification shall not be an acceptable form of ID. The

Visitor’s Badge shall be visible at all times as safety allows. Contractors shall be escorted at all times and/or in line of sight of the escort.

F.9. On-Site Vendor Responsibility

The Contractor must be responsible for all facilities in which the work will take place and to also be familiar with the conditions under which the work will be accomplished. The Contractor must inspect existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements subject to damage or movement https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2026.

during the project. The Contractor shall provide adequate personnel to reset alarm panels. Should the work create dust, water or mud, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning the floors and walls. The

Contractor shall also be responsible for adhering to the COVID-19 and other relevant policies as advised by the COR.

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Section G – Contract Administration Data:

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor s responsibility for total management responsibility during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination with the GPO points of contact during performance of the contract.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO), CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING

OFFICER S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Troy White Contracting Officer

U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition Services

Room: A530

Address: 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 E mail: twhite@gpo.gov

Gary Stevens

Senior Contract Specialist

Contractor Supporting, U.S. Government Publishing Office

Acquisition Services

Address: 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 E mail: gstevens@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): Denver Terrance

Technical Point of Contact: TBD

GPO will designate one or more persons as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COR).

The COR may be changed at any time by GPO without prior notice to the Contractor, through unilateral modification to the contract.

An administrative letter issued by the Contracting Officer which designates the COR will be provided separately to the Contractor.

CONTRACTING OFFICER S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer s. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made at the contractor s risk. No adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions of this contract, including price.

CONTRACTING OFFICER S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the project and serves as technical liaison with the

Contractor.

The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all products, services, reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in this contract. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the GPO or authorize any changes, which affect the Contract price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate assistant

COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the GPO or authorize any changes, which affect the quantity, quality, scope or Contract price. All requests for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate an alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

GPO INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS July 2024

I. Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, following receipt of a proper invoice under Part 3 of these instructions. Please note that the Prompt Pay Act (31 USC Chapter 39) does not apply to GPO.

Payments under this contract will be made by the GPO by electronic funds transfer (EFT). For additional information and questions please send an email to InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov.

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email to the following address invoicegpo@gpo.gov.

System for Award Management (SAM), formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the federal government with some exceptions. For mailing invoices, use the following GPO address:

US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Office of Finance Mail Stop FMCE

North Capitol & H Streets, NW Washington, DC 20401

Phone (202) 512-0874

II. Effective January 1, 1999, payments on all GPO purchase orders will only be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) unless you are granted a waiver. A waiver can only be granted if you certify below in writing that you do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent and return the certification to the Contracting Officer. If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be rejected by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

NOTICE The following solicitation provisions and/or contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 52.232 34

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)

III. To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation.

(1) Name, address and telephone of the Contractor, and

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (Delivery or Task Order, if applicable) complete numbers (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) and also modification number, if applicable. All relevant information to the invoice that the contract contains must be reflected on the invoice.

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies or services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract). All relevant information that the contract contains must be reflected on the invoice.

(5) Name, title, phone number, email and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(6) A schedule depicting the following information.

a. Amount Invoiced the Total Amount of Invoice and this Invoice Period separated by each

CLIN Number (if applicable)

b. Total contract Price and price for each CLIN

c. Cumulative Amount Invoiced and Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on

Contract

d. If the contractor is billing for prices/costs incurred over more than a single month, the prices/costs for each month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

(7) Add all payment terms and related discount items on the invoice per the contract payment method and clauses.

(8) Name of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and

(9) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification

The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the prices/costs of contract performance have been paid or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause will be paid by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business, the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

BY NAME

TITLE

DATE

IV. In the event the contractor owes money to GPO, the contractor shall clear the amount owed to GPO first before any new invoices are processed and paid. The contractor shall send a refund check to

GPO to the address above and provide GPO with the tracking information.

V. Inquiries regarding the status of invoices may be directed to invoicegpo@gpo.gov

MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, NOVATIONS, AND CHANGE-OF-NAME AGREEMENTS

In accordance with MMAR 42.12, if a contractor merges, is acquired, or recognizes a successor in interest to Government contracts when contractor assets are transferred; or, recognizes a change in a contractor’s name; or, executes novation agreements and change-of-name agreements, the contractor shall notify the CO and provide a copy of the novation or other any other agreement that changes the status of the contractor.

Title 41 U.S.C. 6305 prohibits the transfer of Government contracts from an awardee to a third party.

However, the Government may, when in its interest, novate an awardee’s contract to a third party when there is a transfer of all of the awardee’s assets or the entire portion of the assets involved in the performance of the contract.

For a novation to be approved by the CO, the following elements shall occur:

a. The company shall submit a novation agreement with all the required legal elements in accordance with MMAR 42.12.

b. The novation agreement shall include the transfer of personnel performing work under the contract and any awarded delivery orders, as applicable.

c. The novation agreement shall be determined by the CO to be in the best interest of the Government.

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Section H: Special Contract Requirements

H.1 KEY PERSONNEL

Certain experienced professionals and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. Such personnel are defined as "Key

Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation of the proposal. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed from the contract or replaced without compliance with the following:

a) The personnel specified under this contract are essential to the work the contractor agrees to perform hereunder be essential to the work. The contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.

b) If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall, subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel with personnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications. Personnel must be replaced within 30 days of the contractor leaving the Agency. This substitution must be pre-vetted and able to pass through our background check by our Security Services unit.

Incumbent must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.

c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must also contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested or needed by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officer and the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shall promptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.

d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, the contract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for the condition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

The Key Personnel Positions under this contract are:

Key Personnel Positions Quantity Names

Project Manager

TBD and will be included in the Award

Quality Control Lead

TBD and will be included

Safety Lead

1 TBD and will be included

H.2 CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES IDENTIFICATION AND GOVERNMENT

CONTRACTOR RELATIONS

a. All contractor personnel, when attending meetings, sending emails, or participating on telephone calls shall identify themselves as contractor personnel. Identification in meetings and on

Microsoft Teams shall be at the beginning of the call or meeting to allow government personnel to excuse contractors if appropriate.

b. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves with their company name in the signature block of emails.

c. Pursuant to MMAR 7.5, the contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental actions under this contract.