Solicitation 040ADV-24-R-0011 Electrical Panels Assessment.pdf

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040ADV-24-R-0011

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

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

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

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

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

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

13. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

PR-24-GPO-1795

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

B. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

B.1 CONTRACT TYPE

The Government Publishing Office intends to issue a firm fixed price contract. The offeror shall perform the efforts required by this Contract on a Firm Fixed-Price basis. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable quote, in accordance with the Task/evaluation factors found in this solicitation.

Prices shall include all direct labor, overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) cost for the requested services.

Please complete pricing CLINS below. The price breakdown shall justify the contractor’s firm fixed quote price for this requirement. Prices shall include all direct labor, overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) cost for the requested services.

B.2. CLIN Structure

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Electrical Panels Assessment

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price

Description:

Conduct an assessment of Electrical Panels in the four GPO buildings (A, B, C, and D).

Determine if the existing electrical panels are up to the codes. Provide a report outlining all the issues identified including recommendations for upgrades to include cost estimate to bring all Main Distribution Panel (MDP,) Lighting Panel (LP,) and other Electrical Panels (EP) existing power system in compliance with the applicable NFPA codes and standards.

Purchase Requisitions PR-23-GPO-

IDC Type: Not Applicable

[End of Section B]

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

C1. BACKGROUND:

The U.S Government Printing 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.

The intention of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to seek a firm that can conduct a complete Industrial comprehensive assessment of all old Electrical Panels in the four GPO buildings (A, B, C, and D) with gross floor area of 1,419,507 SF.

The firm will assess the existing power system including Main Distribution Panel (MDP), Panels, Sub- Panels that currently service for, and sensing by a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer that will seek full compliance to the applicable NFPA codes and standards.

C2. GENERAL:

GPO is seeking the services of a qualified firm to conduct a study and prepare an Industrial assessment document for the current electrical panels of GPO buildings. The purpose is to determine if the existing electrical panels are up to the codes and standards. If not, the firm will provide a report outlining all the issues including their professional recommendations for the upgrade, and a comprehensive cost estimate to bring all Main Distribution Panel (MDP,) Lighting Panel (LP,) and other Electrical Panels (EP) that belong to GPO’s existing power system in compliance with the applicable NFPA codes and standards.

C3. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:

The potential firm shall provide all necessary services to identify all life safety deficiencies in all four GPO buildings. A licensed Electrical Engineer is required to review and confirm the contractor’s results and reports.

The Contractor shall perform an overall assessment of the electrical panels of GPO buildings in accordance with the latest editions of the National Fire Protection Association. A licensed electrical engineer shall supervise all aspects of this work, to ensure compliance with National Electrical Code (NFPA70) and all standards referenced by NFPA. A major component of this work is intended to identify all old electrical panels (EP), Main Distribution Panels (MDP) in preparation for the electrical panels’ upgrade /replacement project. GPO does not have accurate as-built drawings for all existing EPs and MDPs. GPO Facility Management Engineering (GPO FME) will make all available drawings available on “flash drives” at GPO walk-through meetings.

The following tasks are to be conducted:

1) Thoroughly review all available drawings provided by GPO.

2) Investigation of Existing Conditions: provide a comprehensive field investigation of the existing electrical panels installed on GPO’s buildings (A, B, C, D) and associated equipment and significant electrical loads including motor control center of chillers, fire pumps, HVAC equipment, IT server rooms, and other sensitive electronic equipment/controllers, etc... According to GPO Engineering survey, there are around 350 all kind electrical panels total in our four (4) buildings. GPO will only pick electrical panels located in Basement, First, and Second floor of building C for the inspection / assessment request. The assessment report shall be based on the listing of panels that are in abovementioned areas. The building floor plan indicating panel locations shall be provided.

3) Contractor will field investigate and identify all required main electrical distribution systems conductors over 40 years old.

4) Contractor will field investigate the switchgear servicing each building and the core medium voltage systems in electrical utilities room. Determine if any of the switchgears need to be replaced.

5) Inspect the existing oil filled transformers and dry transformer at Building A/B/C.

6) Generate the following studies with prioritized correction actions:

a. Generate an ARC FLASH study for each location. Generate an infer-red study as part of the ARC FLASH study with digital picture by a qualified Electrician with a level 3 Thermography certification and generate a report prioritizing repairs and improvements required.

b. Study and Adjust Building Main Breaker Ground Fault Interrupters to proper sensitivity to allow load panel issues to be addressed by the local breaker and not always at the main breakers of the Main Distribution Panel (MDP).

c. Study and verify/design proper Ground Fault Protection in all custodial closets and restroom. Design new GFI breakers in load panels and upgrade labeling as needed.

d. Generate a Total Cost Estimate for each part (transformer, switchgear, electrical panels, motor control center, feeder, etc.) Prioritize each item due to risk of electrical systems business interruptions/ catastrophic events, safety concerns, and to provide reliable continuance of functional operations for the next 25-30 years.

e. Provide Proposal to provide necessary information for the repair of the existing electrical panels or if needed for each part of the existing power distribution system listed above with identified cost-effective solutions/action items once the studies are completed.

7) Generate the following Reports:

a. Provide a Draft Report of findings and recommendations for review and comment by GPO.

b. Provide a Second Draft Report to address GPO comments from first draft.

c. Provide a Final Report incorporating GPOs’ comments.

d. The Final Report shall include assessment analyses, occupancy data, and updated drawings in CAD and PDF formats.

e. The Final Report shall also identify deficiencies, provide recommendations to correct the deficiencies and estimate construction costs for the recommended solutions.

The Final Report shall address the following topics:

a. Minor improvements that should be made to meet Code.

b. Practical and economical improvements which must be accomplished when the old electrical panels are replaced.

c. Detailed cost estimate to replace all old electrical panels.

d. Major renovation that would bring the facility up to modern standards. All major improvements (greater than $25K) must have a detailed cost estimate performed.

C4. WORK COORDINATION, PERFORMANCE & SCHEDULE

Contractor will work in coordination with GPO Security Services, Facilities Division, and Engineering Division so that disruption to internal agency divisions is minimal. Contractor shall provide updates in written, oral communication or both as needed to the Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for assisting with badging for any employees that are needed during the duration of the comprehensive testing timeframe. Contractor will provide an estimated timeline for the duration of this contract.

Consultant contractor shall work with GPO Project manager to resolve any difficult and complex unforeseen problems.

Contractor will provide a final report and analysis of their findings to the Project Manager. Invoices will be approved by GPO Project Manager. Once the report is received by the contractor, the last payment will be under review with GPO Facilities Management team before payment is approved by the Project Manager.

a. Selected Consultant contractor will submit a safety plan for GPO Safety Office to review and approve prior to start of project.

b. The Project manager will have GPO Electrical Engineer/Construction Office Representative (COR) accompany the Consultant contractor, while they perform all tasks associated with the complete assessment and testing of the current power system.

c. A timeline for testing and finish study/assessment is required. GPO anticipation for this performance in maximum 90 calendar days; however, Consultant contractor may submit their proposed schedule to GPO for review prior to final agreement.

d. The contractor shall start the work within 10 days after award. The COR is authorized to modify the schedule as necessary and coordinate with all relevant contractors and any such changes will be made at no additional cost to the project.

C5. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall deliver electronic (PDF is preferred) and 2 sets of hard copies for the following items:

1. The complete Assessment /Study report for GPO’s Electrical Panels / Power System signed by a registered Electrical Engineer.

2. Cost Proposal: includes design and construction cost for GPO Electrical Panel Upgrade project.

Schedule for Deliverables

ITEM: SCHEDULE

First Draft Report 90 Calendar days after Contract award Second Draft Report 60 Calendar days after 1st Draft Report Submittals Final Report 30 Calendar days after 2nd Draft Report Submittals

C6. SITE VISIT:

A site visit will be scheduled February 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am EST, please email the contract specialist at:

tmizelle@gpo.gov and program manager at hvo@gpo.gov if you plan to be in attendance by February 9, 2024.

mailto:tmizelle@gpo.gov mailto:hvo@gpo.gov

1. Section D - Packaging and Marking

N/A [End Section D]

2. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

E.1 Quality

The Contractor must use the best commercial industry standards for all services performed.

E.2 Inspection and Approval of Written Deliverables

N/A.

E.3 Inspection at Destination

All reports submitted will be reviewed and approved by COR to ensure that all aspects of the SOW are addressed.

[End Section E]

3. Section F - Delivery or Performance

F1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.242-15 Aug-89 Stop work order - Alternate I (Apr

1984) 52.242-15 Aug-89 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Aug-84 Government Delay of Work

F2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol Street NW) Washington, DC 20401

F3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A timeline for testing and finish study/assessment is required. GPO anticipation for this performance in maximum 45 calendar days; however, Consultant contractor may submit their proposed schedule to GPO for review prior to final agreement.

F4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND INFORMATION

N/A

F5 SECURITY

Entry Requirements:

1. The contractor shall exchange his/her valid federal or state identification for a GPO Visitor’s Badge for entry to

GPO.

2. Expired Identification shall not be an acceptable form of ID.

3. The Visitor’s Badge shall be visible at all times as safety allows.

4. Contractors shall be escorted at all times and/or in line of sight of the escort.

F6 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 following must happen: 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 must 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.

[END OF SECTION F]

4. Section G - Contract Administration Data

Notwithstanding the offeror’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.

G1 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

Christopher Bettini U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition Services Room: A530 Stop:

AS 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 Email: cbettini@gpo.gov

G2 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 Officers. 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.

G.3 CONTRACT SPECIALIST (CS)

Tawanda Mizelle Contract Specialist Acquisition Services, Email: tmizelle@gpo.gov

G4 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

After award, the GPO will designate one or more persons as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the GPO without prior notice to the Contractor by a unilateral modification to the Contract.

The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

mailto:cbettini@gpo.gov

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 equipment, 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 quantity, quality, scope, or Contract price. All 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 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.

G5 INVOICE SUBMISSION

Contracting Officer (CO) Christopher Bettini

Contract Specialist Tawanda Mizelle

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Henry Vo

Invoice Mailing Address:

US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Comptroller North Capitol & H Streets, NW Mail Stop: FMCS Washington, DC 20401 (202) 512-0874 or invoiceGPO@gpo.gov

G6 PAYMENT METHOD

Payments under this contract will be made by the GPO by electronic funds transfer (EFT) 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 May 1999- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than Central Contractor Registration

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.

G7 REQUEST FOR WAIVER/CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I certify that I do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent.

Signature and Date mailto:invoiceGPO@gpo.gov

G8 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall meet all applicable local and federal regulations associated with this requirement.

[End of Section G]

5. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 Parking Onsite Parking is the responsibility of the contractor. However, GPO has a limited number of parking and may be able to provide parking at a cost to the contractor. GPO shall provide the Contractor one parking space permit for general use during the designated Contract period at the cost of $9/day or at a discounted monthly rate. The parking space shall be located at one of the GPO’s designated parking lots. The assigned parking space permit can only be used by Contractor vehicles, which must be clearly marked with Contractor's logo or name. The Contractor must display the parking permit on the vehicle driver's side dashboard. The Contractor is prohibited from reproducing the parking permit. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to being ticketed and towed at the Contractor's sole expense. In addition, the GPO may revoke Contractor's parking privileges as a result of Contractor's abuse of parking privileges. Additional parking permits can be purchased at the GPO’s Parking Office on a first come first served basis, at the Contractors expense, by making arrangements thru the COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives).

H.2 Government Owned Equipment N/A

H.3 Protection of Property Contractor Responsibility - If due to the default, negligence (whether of action or omission) and/or dishonesty of the Contractor or its employees, any Government-owned or controlled property is lost or damaged as a result of the Contractor’s performance of this task order, the Contractor must be responsible to the Government for such loss or damage, and the Government at its option, may, in lieu of payment therefore, require the Contractor to replace at its own expense, all property lost or damaged.

H.4 Indemnification N/A

H.5 Removal of Contractor Personnel It is understood that all personnel assigned by the Contractor to the performance of work hereunder must be acceptable to the GPO in terms of personal and professional conduct and must successfully complete a full background investigation before obtaining access to the premises. Any person in the Contractor’s organization or in any Subcontractor’s organization, who is deemed by the Contracting Officer or the COR to conflict with the interest of the GPO, must be immediately removed from this task order. The reason for removal must be fully documented in writing by the Contracting Officer. Any security violations, denials or revocations of security clearance may be construed as grounds for immediate removal from the premises.

H.6Standards N/A

H.7 Potential Conflicts of Interest

a. The Contractor's employees assigned to work on this contract have an affirmative obligation to disclose to the Contracting Officer any personal or business relationship with Government personnel, or financial interests, which could present the appearance of an existing or potential conflict of interest. Failure to do so, if such becomes known by other means could result in a determination of non-responsibility prior to award or termination of contract after award.

H.8 Data Rights N/A

H.9 Standards of Conduct N/A

H.10 Observance of Legal Holidays/Federal Non-Workdays

a. For work to be performed at 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-work days 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:

A. New Year’s Day B. Martin Luther’s King Day C. President’s Day D. Memorial Day E. Juneteenth F. July 4ᵗʰ⁻ Independence Day G. Labor Day H. Columbus Day I. Veteran’s Day J. Thanksgiving Day K. Christmas Day L. Inauguration Day (every 4ᵗʰ year in Washington, DC)

H.11 Travel Regulations

a. As a general rule, local travel expenses will not be reimbursed under this contact. Examples of local travel which will not be subject to reimbursement are: 1) travel to and from normal job site (i.e.

commuting costs) and 2) supervisory personnel traveling to a Government site or alternative facility to oversee operations. Personnel assigned to a Government site or alternative facility will consider such facility the normal job site. However, there are circumstances under which local travel reimbursement is allowable, such as when personnel are requested or required by the Government to travel to a local site which is not their normal job site, the local transportation expenses (e.g. metro, cab, parking, etc.) can be reimbursed.

b. The COR of each contract shall make such determinations and authorizations as appropriate.

[End of Section H]

6. Section I - Contract Clauses

The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) is an agency of the legislative branch of the United States Government. Accordingly, the Materials Management Acquisition Regulations (MMAR) is applicable to this, and all GPO procurements.

Clauses incorporated by reference:

Article Number Reference Text 52.212-4 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) 52.232-18 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.249-8 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.249-2 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) 52.222-50 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)

MMAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

MMAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days.

Clauses incorporated by full text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

- Commercial Items (MAY 2002)

7. The Contractor shall comply with the following MMAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

• 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755).

• 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).

8. The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components:

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

X (3) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246).

X (4) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212)

X (5) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793).

X (6) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans

(38 U.S.C.4212).

X (7) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(8)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (42 U.S.C.

6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

(9) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (41U.S.C. 10a - 10d).

(10)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act (41 U.S.C. 10a- 10d, 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3.

(11) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.3301 note).

(12) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129).

(13) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849).

(14) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849).

X (15) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(16) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(17) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(18) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(19) (i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C.1241).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.247-64.

9. The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components:

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option

Contracts) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

X (5) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

10. Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph.

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

DISPUTES DISPUTES (GPO Clause June 2008)

(a) This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613, and as modified by Section 1501 of Title I of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law No. 110-161).

(b) Except as provided in the Act, all disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause.

(c) "Claim," as used in this clause, means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $50,000 is not a claim under the Act until certified. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim under the Act. The submission may be converted to a claim under the Act, by complying with the submission and certification requirements of this clause, if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time.

(d) (1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract, submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer.

(2)(i) The Contractor shall provide the certification specified in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this clause when submitting any claim exceeding$50,000.

(ii) The certification requirement does not apply to issues in controversy that have not been submitted as all or part of a claim.

(iii) The certification shall state as follows: "I certify that the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the Government is liable; and that I am duly authorized to certify the claim on behalf of the Contractor."

(3) The certification may be executed by any person duly authorized to bind the Contractor with respect to the claim.

(e) For Contractor claims of $50,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the Contractor, render a decision within 60 days of the request. For Contractor-certified claims over $50,000, the Contracting Officer must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which the decision will be made.

(f) The Contracting Officer's decision shall be final unless the Contractor appeals, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a Contracting Officer's decision, to the U.S. Government Accountability Office Contract Appeals Board (GAO CAB), 441 G Street, NW, Room 7182, Washington, DC, 20548;Facsimile:202-512-9749; E-Mail: CAB@gao.gov.

(g) If the claim by the Contractor is submitted to the Contracting Officer or a claim by the Government is presented to the Contractor, the parties, by mutual consent, may agree to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR). If the Contractor refuses an offer for ADR, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the Contractor's specific reasons for rejecting the offer.

(h) The Government shall pay interest on the amount found due and unpaid from (1) the date that the Contracting Officer receives the claim (certified, if required); or (2) the date that payment otherwise would be due, if that date is later, until the date of payment. With regard to claims having defective certifications, interest shall be paid from the date that the Contracting Officer initially receives the claim. [A defective certification means a certificate which alters or otherwise deviates from the language in(d)(2)(iii) above, or which is not executed by a person duly authorized to bind the contractor with respect to the claim. Failure to certify shall not be deemed to be a defective certification.] Simple interest on claims shall be paid at the rate, fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in the Act, which is applicable to the period during which the Contracting Officer receives the claim and then at the rate applicable for each 6- month period as fixed by the Treasury Secretary during the pendency of the claim.

(i) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of the Contracting Officer.

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(j) This contract clause, Disputes (GPO Clause June 2008), cancels and supersedes the contract clause, MMAR Dispute 52.233-1 (July 2002), and all other references to the contract clause, Disputes. This contract clause also cancels and supersedes any other disputes language currently included in existing contractual actions.

52.233-2 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

Contracting Officer U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition

Services: Room A530

732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401 Agency protests filed with the Director of Acquisition Services shall be sent to the following address: Chief of Acquisition Services

U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition

Services: Room A530

732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401 If a protest is filed with either the Director of Acquisition Services or with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a complete copy of the protest (including all attachments) shall be served upon the Contracting Officer and the GPO General Counsel within one day of filing with the Managing Director, Customer Services or with the GAO. Service upon the GPO Office of the General Counsel shall be made as follows:

General Counsel Office of the General Counsel U.S. Government Publishing Office732 North Capitol Street, NW Room C-814, Stop: GC Washington, DC 20401FAX (202) 512-0076

[END OF SECTION I]

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

J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment #1: Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment #2: Price Schedule Attachment #3: Wage Determination Attachment #4: Pic of Electrical Panel Locations

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

K1. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERS

-Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) -The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

[End of Section K]

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

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS- COMMERICAL ITEMS

Is incorporated by reference (See SF-1449, Block 27A).

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1

Sections L.1, L.2, and L.3 identified in the below addendum supersede that of MMAR 52.212-1 incorporated by reference

L1. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

General rules for submission of a proposal to this solicitation are contained in MMAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition (May 2001).

a. Offerors are fully responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all proposal instructions set forth in the RFP. The penalty for making false statements to the Government is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

b. Offerors are cautioned to follow all instructions very carefully to assure the Government receives all requested information in a form that will facilitate proposal evaluation. These instructions are not evaluation factors for this solicitation: Evaluation factors are contained in Section M. Failure to provide all required information may eliminate a proposal from consideration or may make an offeror ineligible for award.

c. The term "Offeror" as used in this solicitation refers to the single legal entity named in the Offer. The legal entity must be a discrete entity separate from any other organization and may consist of the offeror team arrangement with multiple team members. The Offeror is solely responsible for work performed under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The single legal entity must be incorporated or otherwise legally established on or before the date of proposal submission. Any and all team members comprising the legal entity must sign the Performance Guarantee.

d. If an Offeror does not follow the instructions set forth herein, the Government may determine an offer to be unacceptable or the Offeror's proposal may be eliminated from further consideration or the proposal may be downgraded and not receive full or partial credit under the applicable evaluation criteria.

e. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of any offer and other written and oral information, or in making necessary studies or designs for the preparation thereof or to acquire or contract for any services.

f. Any exceptions or deviations taken by the Offeror to the terms and conditions stated in this solicitation for inclusion in the resulting contract may make the offer unacceptable for award without discussions.

g. Single Awards. It is the intent of the Government to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make one or more awards based upon the number of acceptable proposals received and the availability of funding.

h. If an Offeror does not understand the instructions in this Solicitation, then it should write to the contracting officer for clarification sufficiently in advance of the deadline for the receipt of proposals in order to obtain an answer in time to meet that deadline.

i. Amendments to solicitations – If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

L2 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Offeror’s proposal must consist of three (3) volumes titles as follows: Technical Proposal, Price, and Past Performance.

2. Proposal Format: (a) Offerors must submit one complete electronic version of their proposal.

Exceptions. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors, sub-factors, and elements.

Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

If the offeror finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror must clearly identify the applicable Volume and exceptions with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact, if any, on the performance, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception must be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken.

Offerors are cautioned that taking an exception may render the offer ineligible for award.

The proposals must be organized into three (3) volumes. The cover sheet of each volume must be clearly marked with volume number, title, solicitation number and the offeror's name. All text must be single spaced and printed black on white paper (Black and white requirement does not apply to graphics, photos, etc., Company stationery and logos are acceptable). Printing must be easily readable (12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing.) There is no page limitation.

The required volumes are as follows:

Volume Title Volume I Technical Capabilities Volume II Past Performance Volume III Price

Proposal Content:

(a) Volume I – Technical Capabilities:

Written Technical Proposal and must contain the following:

The technical proposal must contain all the requirements of Section C. The Offeror must demonstrate technical understanding of Section C. Statement of Work of this solicitation.

FACTOR #1 - TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

Offeror must provide a two-page (maximum) narrative describing the company's corporate experience, providing Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in identifying life safety deficiencies on schools, offices, homes and public buildings as licensed Fire Protection Engineer. Offerors must have provided these services to either a government or Commercial entity for the minimum of five years.

FACTOR #2 - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Offeror must provide a narrative to describe that they are able to perform the following as cited below:

Subfactor A: Key Personnel

Provide qualified Key personnel.

(b) Volume II- Past Performance:

Past Performance Reference List (See Section J, Attachment 1): (2-page limit) This must be submitted by the offeror NLT the closing date specified on the SF 1449 and include (where there is past performance pursuant to Section M) the following:

The Offeror must submit their Unique Identifier number and contact information for three (3) references, relevant to this requirement as identified in Statement of Work. The Offeror must demonstrate satisfactory past performance during the past three (5) years.

Acceptable: Offerors are instructed to submit three (3) Past Performance Questionnaires they may include the performance still in progress; however, it should have a minimum of (5) year of performance history and no more than three (3) years old from the closing date of the solicitation. The Offer must demonstrate satisfactory past performance during the past three years based on the offeror's performance record from references.

Unacceptable: Based on the offeror's performance record from references, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort; no past performance record will be given a neutral rating.

(c) Volume III- Price Quote/Proposal

The price quote/ proposal must include narrative to explain the basis for pricing and proposal price. The price in the proposal must be referenced as cited under SECTION B. SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICE. Note: Offeror must put the total price in Section B. (the price referenced in section B. will be used as the total price for the project services.

(d) Evidence of Responsibility:

Government may obtain and consider information concerning the offeror’s evidence of responsibility, in accordance with MMAR 9.104.

(e) Valid acceptance of offers:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days from the specified for receipt of offers unless another time period is specified followed by an amendment to the solicitation.

L.1 Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposal

1- A paper copy proposal is NOT accepted.

2- The mandatory method of submission of proposals and modifications to the proposal is through electronic mail at the following address to Contract Specialist at:tmizelle@gpo.gov and Contracting Officer at cbettini@gpo.gov with attachments with Microsoft Office Word (*.doc or *.docx), Microsoft Office Excel (*.xls or *.xlsx), or Acrobat Reader (*.pdf) formats in Microsoft Windows environment. No single e-mail shall exceed 5MB. All attachments must be unzipped.

3- Electronic versions of Proposals must be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF1449 by 11:00 PM on March 1, 2024 to the following email addresses Contract Specialist, at Tawanda Mizelle tmizelle@gpo.gov and Contracting Officer, Christopher Bettini at cbettini@gpo.gov 4- Please include the solicitation number 040ADV-24-R-0011 in the subject email. The cut-off date and time for submitting questions is February 20, 2024, by 11:00 AM EST. A response to all questions received will be provided by amendment.

Multiple e-mails may be sent to accommodate the proposal size and content, but each must contain very clear identification of the attachments and instructions for assembling the proposal. Electronic e-mails must be labeled Solicitation number, Offeror’s name Technical Proposal 1 of X, Offeror’s name Cost Proposal 2 of X.

Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, revisions, to reach GPO by the time specified in the solicitation. Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless the CO determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition.

The Offeror must designate a point-of-contact (POC) for all communications associated with this solicitation. Contact information for the POC must be provided.

The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to: Contract Specialist, Tawanda Mizelle at tmizelle@gpo.gov and Contracting Officer, Christopher Bettini at cbettini@gpo.gov.

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MMAR 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE(APR1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected.

MMAR 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of U.S. dollars. Offers received in other than U.S. dollars shall be rejected.

MMAR 52.216-1 TYPEOF CONTRACT (APR1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

[End of Section L]

13. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M1. EVALUATION TYPE

This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of MMAR part 12, 13 and 15. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

The award may be made without discussions. Therefore, Offerors will be requested to submit initial proposals to the Government on the most favorable terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations.

The proposal must demonstrate a clear understanding of the nature and scope of the work required.

Failure to provide a realistic, reasonable, and complete quote may reflect a lack of understanding of the requirements and may result in a…