12314421R0006 - SF1442 Wing 7 and 6 solicitation 06.08.07.pdf

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6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

USDA, DM/OCP/POD/AMB, POD Acq Mgmt

Acquisition Management Branch-WDC

355 E Street S.W.

10th Floor, Suite 10-149A

DASO-OCP-POD-AMB-DC

Washington DC 20024-3243

Gerardo F. Rivera gerardo.rivera@usda.gov Todd J. Lennox todd.lennox@usda.gov

GERARDO RIVERA 2027203812

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

USDA SOUTH BUILDING WINGS 7 & 6 DESIGN-BUILD MODERNIZATION

The USDA South Building Wings 6 & 7 Modernization shall be executed through the

Design-Build delivery process. The Design-Build (D/B) contractor shall provide and deliver a firm fixed price proposal to design and build the project that meets the requirements in attached documents and the attached South Building Wings 6 & 7

Milestone. The price shall contain all costs which include but are not limited to the Architectural and Engineering (A/E) design services, the construction, the quality assurance and quality control process, the A/E support services during the construction phases and closeout phases such as shop drawing reviews; responses to requests for information; problem solving; attending weekly meetings; inspections;

and completing as-built drawings, third party inspection services, industrial hygienist services that include daily monitoring and air tests and final clearance air and wipe tests for abatements of hazardous materials, enhanced commissioning, and administration services for LEED application and fee.

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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.

(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.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 1500 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

07/06/2021

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x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

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FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

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:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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 31c. DATE

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USDA, DM/OCP/POD/AMB, POD Acq Mgmt Acquisition Management Branch-WDC

355 E Street S.W.

10th Floor, Suite 10-149A

DASO-OCP-POD-AMB-DC

Washington DC 20024-3243

TODD LENNOX

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

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12314421R0006 including accessibility guidelines. Additionally, there are environmental hazards, which require abatement. Modernization of the South Building

Wings 6 & 7 will address these concerns; thereby, ensuring the safety of USDA employees and visitors.

A. The Work of the Wings 6 & 7 Modernization

Project includes, but is not limited to, the following design disciplines and their related building/ site/ utility systems:

1. Civil Engineering

2. Geotechnical Engineering

3. Landscape Architecture

4. Environmental/ HAZMAT Remediation Engineering

5. Life Safety Engineering

6. Architecture

7. Historic Preservation

8. Interior Design

9. Structural Engineering

10. Blast & ATFP Engineering

11. Mechanical and HVAC Engineering

12. Plumbing Engineering

13. Fire Detection and Suppression Engineering

14. Electrical Engineering

15. Information Technology Engineering

16. Telecommunications, Audio-Visual, Security

Engineering

17. Vertical Transportation Engineering

18. Sustainability

The Wings 6 &7 modernization shall be USGBC LEED

Silver certified per LEED v4 ID+C, Commercial

Interiors. A preliminary LEED Checklist has been developed as a basis for Contractor work.

Contractor and their Designers of Record shall develop their Sustainability approach to compliance and submit to Government for approval as part of their response to this Design-Build

RFP.

Wing 7's 14th Street Entrance was originally designed to function as the South Building's ceremonial entrance. Over time, changes in vehicular circulation patterns, the closure of the streetcar stop, and the addition of a metro

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12314421R0006 station at the northeast corner of the South

Building detracted from its former glory. The three (3) large, decorative, arched, portals open to a wide entrance lobby leading to a raised elevator lobby that joins the Wing 7 corridor.

Due to the original purpose as the main entrance, with its refined finishes and materials, the Wing

7 central entrance remains of upmost hierarchal importance and shall be restored to original arrangement including finishes; Refer to historical reference documents and the Design

Documents.

The Wings 6 & 7 modernization may include spaces and/or related systems located in other portions of the South Building beyond Wings 6 & 7, such as switchgear rooms, transformer vaults, telecommunications, exterior site work, and similar.

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning

(HVAC) systems shall be replaced. Most of the main electrical distribution for Wings 6 & 7 including switchgear rooms, transformer vaults and equipment are in the Basement and

Sub-Basement and shall be replaced.

The Wings 6 & 7 Modernization shall include updated interior finishes, plumbing fixtures/risers/laterals, energy efficient lighting systems, updated MEP and Fire Detection and Suppression systems, Telecom and Data upgrades and infrastructure to support the increased population and correct existing deficiencies.

Exterior work is limited to the replacement and repair of roof systems, flashings, gutters, exterior masonry parapets repairs and sealant/ backer-rod replacement. Repainting and replacement of sealant around select existing exterior windows and doors and refinishing at the interior surfaces of these exterior components as well as select replacement of exterior windowsills and trim. Exterior masonry repairs are required to mitigate water damage at select locations.

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The Work shall be planned by Contractor to proceed as efficiently and safely as possible, without disruption to on-going Government occupancy of adjacent building wings and functions. The areas outside the construction zones shall be kept in clean condition. Protect air quality of adjacent occupied area from being affected by construction activities.

Contractor is encouraged to propose innovative means and methods to achieve the full scope of the work in a reasonable time frame.

Environmental and HAZMAT Remediation work must occur during evening/ night and weekend hours.

The MEP work shall be phased and completed to prevent service interruptions to other occupied portions of the South Building. The South

Building shall remain fully operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year.

Where MEP systems need to be shut down to perform the Work, then such shall be conducted in the evenings and during the weekends to minimize disruption to the Government during regular working hours. Where in atypical situations shutdown of MEP systems needs to occur during regular work hours, such shutdowns shall be scheduled to give the Government as much notice as possible but not less than the amount of time identified in the General Condition of the

Contract and/or Division 1 Specification

Sections. Ideally, such disruption should be combined with a weekend, involving a Friday and/or a Monday, preferably during a Federal

Holiday so that the shutdown does not adversely impact the Government's work week. Provide means to control spreading of dust outside the construction zones and in the courtyards.

Government Acceptance, Beneficial Occupancy and the Commencement of Warranties shall be based upon the fully completion of the Work. Government requires all work to be completed prior to accepting the Contractor's request to perform

Substantial Completion Inspection. Government may consider Substantial Completion Inspections (SCI) for work completed on a phased per floor basis.

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Final Inspection and Acceptance by Government will not be provided until the completion of all

Work by Contractor. Phased SCIs per completed floor shall permit the Subcontractors to submit for payment less retention. Refer to the

Documents for a detailed breakdown of all the scope of work items. This summary of the work is intended as a generic overall description of the

Work and suggested phased occupancy.

USDA SOUTH BUILDING WINGS 7 & 6 DESIGN-BUILD

MODERNIZATION

Period of Performance: 09/21/2021 to 11/09/2025

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USDA South Building Wings 6 & 7 Design-Build Modernization Solicitation # 12314421R0006

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

(USDA)

Office of Operations (OO)

Facilities Management Division (FMD) Engineering Branch

USDA SOUTH BUILDING WINGS 6 & 7 DESIGN-BUILD MODERNIZATION

SOLICITATION # 12314421R0006

SOUTH & JAMIE L. WHITTEN BUILDINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SF-1442

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS – PHASE 1

OVERVIEW

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

• BACKGROUND

• OBJECTIVES

• PROJECT DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT CLAUSES

• CONTRACT CLAUSES

• REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHASE I, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

• PHASE I REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

• PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATTING

• TECHNICAL PROPOSAL COVER LETTER

PHASE 1 EVALUATION FACTORS

• FACTOR 1 PROOF OF BONDING CAPACITY

• FACTOR 2 MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (TEAM ORGANIZATION & KEY PERSONNEL)

• FACTOR 3 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

• FACTOR 4 PAST PERFORMANCE OF DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS

• FACTOR 5 SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PAST PERFORMANCE

PHASE II PROPOSAL SUMMARY (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

BASIS OF AWARD, PHASE II

PHASE II RFP DOCUMENTS

PHASE II TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION FACTORS

• FACTOR 6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• FACTOR 7 PROJECT NARRATIVE

• FACTOR 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE

• FACTOR 9 SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN

• FACTOR 10 PRICE

ATTACHMENTS – PHASE 1

1. ATTACHMENT 1 CONTRACTOR’S PAST EXPERIENCE FORM

2. ATTACHMENT 2 (PART 1 OF 2) USDA CONSTRUCTION PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM

3. ATTACHMENT 2 (PART 2 OF 2) USDA CONSTRUCTION PPQ - RATINGS FORM

4. ATTACHMENT 3 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FORM

5. ATTACHMENT 4 SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORM

1. ATTACHMENT 5 DOL DAVIS BACON WAGE DETERMINATION

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued as an Unrestricted procurement, open to both Large and Small Businesses for the two-phase design build construction procurement (FAR 36.303) of the Wings 6 & 7 Modernization Design Build Construction project. The time and date set forth within is for the receipt of proposals for Phase I only. Phase II will be issued by amendment to the successful offerors determined to be the three most highly qualified during Phase I evaluation.

Solicitation No: 12314421R0006 Project Title: USDA South Building Wings 6 & 7 Design-Build Modernization

Posted Date: June 07, 2021.

Questions due June 17, 2021, 2:00PM EST

Phase I Request for Qualifications Proposal Due Date: July 06, 2021, 2:00 PM EST

All questions/inquiries concerning the attached Phase I Request for Qualifications must be submitted in writing via email to gerardo.rivera@usda.gov, copy to todd.lennox@usda.gov and must be received no later than June 17 , 2021, 2:00 PM to allow responses.

mailto:gerardo.rivera@usda.gov mailto:todd.lennox@usda.gov

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS – PHASE 1

OVERVIEW

This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits for a single award construction contract for the modernization of Wings 7 and 6 located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) South Building, Washington DC.

The resultant contract will be a single Firm-Fixed Priced contract.

The purpose of the Source Selection Plan is to establish a uniform evaluation procedure for the proposals by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) and the development of the Best Value Decision by the Source Selection Authority (SSA) using the Trade-Off Process (See Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.101-1). In as much as the proposal shall describe the capability of the Offeror to perform the resulting contract, the proposal shall be specific and complete in every detail as well as be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform the contract.

For the purposes of this solicitation, the Government will utilize the Two-Phase Design-Build Process. In Phase 1 of the 2 Phase Design-Build selection procedure, interested Offerors submit performance capability proposals for review and consideration by the Government.

The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described herein and will select up to three of the highest rated Offerors to participate in Phase Two.

In Phase Two of this process, the Government will evaluate technical and price factors.

Only those Offerors who receive a written notification from the Procuring Contracting Officer that their firm has been selected to participate in Phase Two of this solicitation are invited to submit a Phase Two proposal.

Those Offerors selected for Phase Two will be provided the technical requirements package for the project.

Offers that are not selected to participate in Phase 2 will be notified and may request a pre-award debrief either within 7 days of notification or following award.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms, or any other interested parties may submit proposals. A design firm or construction contractor may offer more than one proposal by entering into more than one association. Associations may be joint ventures or include key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal.

2. Contractor Team Arrangements. Contractor Team Arrangements are considered an arrangement in which

(1) two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor; or

(2) a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.6, the Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements;

provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in the offer. The Offeror shall identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement to be performed by those identified in the Contractor Team Arrangement.

3. If applicable, the Offeror shall submit evidence from the Offeror’s SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this project with the appropriate SBA personnel.

4. Information submitted about any company other than the Offeror, whether a predecessor company, affiliated company, subsidiary (including wholly owned subsidiaries), subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of this requirement, or other associated business, will not be evaluated for any factor unless the proposal contains a detailed narrative explaining why this submitted information is relevant to this acquisition. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance and weight of the information to this procurement. Information about subcontractors may not be given much weight unless the proposal contains evidence that the subcontractor is committed to perform the work. If information about a subcontractor is properly submitted and given weight during the evaluation, the expectation is that this subcontractor will perform this work. Before substituting another subcontractor for this work, the Government must consent.

5. Set-Aside: Not Applicable. This solicitation will be procured on an Unrestricted basis, Full and Open to both large and small businesses, resulting in a negotiated Firm-Fixed price contract. The successful offeror (if not a small business concern) shall be required to present an acceptable small business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 19.7, as part of its Phase 2 proposal. The estimated price range for design and construction is between $80 million and $120 million.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

BACKGROUND

The USDA Headquarters (HQ) in Washington D.C. consists of two buildings – Whitten and South Buildings.

Whitten Building was constructed in 1905 and South Building built between 1930 and 1936. The two buildings are connected by bridges that span Independence Avenue. Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The South Building is USDA’s largest office building. The South Building encompasses approximately 2.2 million gross square feet occupying two (2) city blocks between Independence Avenue and C Street and 12th and 14th Streets, SW. There are six (6) main floors, a Sub-Basement (Ground Level), a Basement, and an Attic. The South Building has seven (7) wings, connected by a north building section called the Headhouse and a south building section called the Tailhouse. Clustered at the ends of each of the seven (7) north-south oriented wings are elevators, stairs, toilets, telecom, and electrical closets. In between the wings are six (6) open courtyards for staff parking, excepting Court 4 which is for shipping and receiving. Courts 1, 2, and 3 have enclosed ramps which lead to the sub-basement level. The courtyards have side doors which allow access into or egress from the building wings. The building contains special spaces such as the main cafeteria above Court 2, a 478-seat auditorium, a TV studio and a training center in Court 5, a major data center at Wing 4 basement, and a retail zone in the Wing 3 sub-basement.

Approximately 33% of the South Building was modernized previously between 1998 and 2011. The Master Plan and the Modernization Concept Plans were completed circa 1995. The previous modernization phases were implemented through the design-bid-build process. Wing 3 modernization was completed in 2000, Wing 4 in 2003, the headhouse offices from Wing 3 through 5 in 2005, Mail Operations Center at Courtyard 4 in 2006, and Wing 5 in 2011. The design for the Tailhouse offices from Wing 3 through Wing 5 was completed in 2011; however, construction was not initiated due to insufficient funding.

Additional information on the South Building can be found in the USDA Facilities Management Division’s office, through the USDA and GSA websites and in the Appendices of this Program of Requirements document.

AECOM and its consultants have created drawing and specification documents (BD) for the modernization of wings 6 & 7; dated July 2, 2021. The drawing and specification documents provided are the project requirements for the modernization. Though the provided specifications and drawings provided may appear in some instances to be engineered solutions they are in fact only conceptual and cannot be relied upon as fully engineered solutions for any portion of the work. The Design-Build (D/B) contractor is responsible for fully developing the design drawings, details, and construction specifications. The drawing/sketches and details shown in the AECOM BD packages are Program requirement clarification only and not considered as final design package. The D/B contractor is responsible to propose innovative means and methods to achieve the full scope of the work in a reasonable time frame.

The Government intends to award the Wings 6 & 7 D/B modernization as one contract, but it is a phased project; Wing 7 design (final and stamped) and construction (partial) completed before the start of Wing 6 design and construction. Government will not allow the winning D/B contractor to proceed with the Wings 6 & 7 design and/or construction concurrently, except items like the Wing 6 equipment such as the air cooled chiller located in the Wing 7 attic space, transformer replacements etc. that may results in significant cost savings to Government, reduces occupant outages and needed to be completed simultaneously. The D/B contractor shall present these items in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval prior to proceeding with design and/or construction.

OBJECTIVES

The design and build shall meet the requirements in the provided Documents for Wings 6 and 7. These requirements are the minimum requirements. The drawings and sketches in these documents convey general conceptual ideas and shall not be construed as architectural and/or engineering design drawings.

Contractor is responsible to provide temporary space for their project management personnel and staging area. Part of the side walking along the C Street is possible temporary office and staging area, but they are subject to the approval of the District of Columbia (DC) government. DC permits and associated cost shall be responsible of the contractor. The temporary space shall not interfere with the traffic in and out of the USDA South Building courtyard entrances on the C Street side, and with the safety, health, and normal business of USDA employees as a whole. Contractor is responsible to protect and return the sidewalk to the pre-construction conditions.

It is the Government's objective that the South Building Wings 6 & 7 modernization have a minimum of 50-year useful operational life before a possible re-use/re-purpose or renovation requirement, to include normal sustainment, restoration, and modernization activities. Therefore, the design and construction shall provide an appropriate level of quality to ensure the continued use of the facility over that time period with the application of reasonable preventive maintenance and repairs that would be industry-acceptable to a major civilian sector project Owner.

The Contractor shall follow this ethos in selection of the quality of materials and methods that will yield the most appropriate type of construction meeting code and physical security requirements for the facility based on occupancy and usage. The design and construction of this project shall meet applicable Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) and blast requirements.

The Government is required by Public Law 102-486, Executive Order 14008 Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), and Federal Regulations 10 CFR 435 to design and construct facilities in an energy-conserving manner while considering the life cycle cost of facilities. It is a project objective that sustainability and energy performance are addressed in the development of the building renovation design process and resulting documentation. The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System shall be used as the criteria for determination of the project’s compliance with sustainability standards.

The Government’s intent is to develop an inclusive and collaborative partnering relationship with the contractor to meet the objectives of the project within budget requirements that results in a project that reflects the quality of design, material finishes, and detailing consistent with a high- profile, “iconic” office facility, reflective of its function as the USDA Headquarters Building. The Senior Government and Senior Contractor Representative shall jointly host partnering sessions and determine the frequency of follow-on sessions. Partnering sessions shall be held at or near the project location. Participants shall be responsible for their own travel, lodging and meal expenses to attend these session(s).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The USDA South Building Wings 6 & 7 Modernization shall be executed through the Design-Build delivery process. The Design-Build (D/B) contractor shall provide and deliver a firm fixed price proposal to design and build the project that meets the requirements set forth.

The Historic Preservation zones require restoration. Most importantly, there are many life- safety issues which shall be addressed as part of Wings 6 & 7 modernization in order to comply with prevailing and adopted building codes, including accessibility guidelines. Additionally, there are environmental hazards, which require abatement. Modernization of the South Building Wings 6 & 7 will address these concerns;

thereby, ensuring the safety of USDA employees and visitors.

The work of the Wings 6 & 7 Modernization Project includes, but is not limited to, the following design disciplines and their related building/ site/ utility systems:

a. Civil Engineering

b. Geotechnical Engineering

c. Landscape Architecture

d. Environmental/ HAZMAT Remediation Engineering

e. Life Safety Engineering

f. Architecture

g. Historic Preservation

h. Interior Design

i. Structural Engineering

j. Blast & ATFP Engineering

k. Mechanical and HVAC Engineering

l. Plumbing Engineering

m. Fire Detection and Suppression Engineering

n. Electrical Engineering

o. Information Technology Engineering

p. Telecommunications, Audio-Visual, Security Engineering

q. Vertical Transportation Engineering

r. Sustainability

The Wings 6 & 7 modernization shall be USGBC LEED Silver certified per LEED v4 ID+C, Commercial Interiors.

A preliminary LEED Checklist will be developed as a basis for Contractor work. Contractor and their Designers of Record shall develop their Sustainability approach to compliance.

Wing 7’s 14th Street Entrance was originally designed to function as the South Building’s ceremonial entrance Over time, changes in vehicular circulation patterns, the closure of the streetcar stop, and the addition of a metro station at the northeast corner of the South Building detracted from its former glory. The three (3) large, decorative, arched, portals open to a wide entrance lobby leading to a raised elevator lobby that joins the Wing 7 corridor. Due to the original purpose as the main entrance, with its refined finishes and materials, the Wing 7 central entrance remains of upmost hierarchal importance and shall be restored to original arrangement including finishes; Refer to historical reference documents and the Design Documents.

The Wings 6 & 7 modernization may include spaces and/or related systems located in other portions of the South Building beyond Wings 6 & 7, such as switchgear rooms, transformer vaults, telecommunications, exterior site work, and similar.

The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems shall be replaced. Most of the main electrical distribution for Wings 6 & 7 including switchgear rooms, transformer vaults and equipment are in the Basement and Sub-Basement and shall be replaced.

The Wings 6 & 7 Modernization shall include updated interior finishes, plumbing fixtures/risers/laterals, energy efficient lighting systems, updated MEP and Fire Detection and Suppression systems, Telecom and Data upgrades and infrastructure to support the increased population and correct existing deficiencies.

Exterior work is limited to the replacement and repair of roof systems, flashings, gutters, exterior masonry parapets repairs and sealant/ backer-rod replacement. Repainting and replacement of sealant around select existing exterior windows and doors and refinishing at the interior surfaces of these exterior components as well as select replacement of exterior windowsills and trim. Exterior masonry repairs are required to mitigate water damage at select locations.

The Work shall be planned by Contractor to proceed as efficiently and safely as possible, without disruption to on-going Government occupancy of adjacent building wings and functions. The areas outside the construction zones shall be kept in clean condition. Protect air quality of adjacent occupied area from being affected by construction activities.

Contractor is encouraged to propose innovative means and methods to achieve the full scope of the work in a reasonable time frame. Environmental and HAZMAT Remediation work must occur during evening/night and weekend hours. The MEP work shall be phased and completed to prevent service interruptions to other occupied portions of the South Building. The South Building shall remain fully operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Where MEP systems need to be shut down to perform the Work, then such shall be conducted in the evenings and during the weekends to minimize disruption to the Government during regular working hours. Where in a typical situations shutdown of MEP systems needs to occur during regular work hours, such shutdowns shall be scheduled to give the Government as much notice as possible but not less than the amount of time identified in the General Condition of the Contract and/or Division 1 Specification Sections. Ideally, such disruption should be combined with a weekend, involving a Friday and/or a Monday, preferably during a Federal Holiday so that the shutdown does not adversely impact the Government’s work week. Provide means to control spreading of dust outside the construction zones and in the courtyards.

Government Acceptance, Beneficial Occupancy and the Commencement of Warranties shall be based upon the fully completion of the Work. Government requires all work to be completed prior to accepting the Contractor’s request to perform Substantial Completion Inspection. Government may consider Substantial

Completion Inspections (SCI) for work completed on a phased per floor basis. Final Inspection and Acceptance by Government will not be provided until the completion of all Work by Contractor. Phased SCIs per completed floor shall permit the Subcontractors to submit for payment less retention. This summary of the work is intended as a generic overall description of the Work and suggested phased occupancy.

SURVEY, DESIGN and BUILD The D/B contractor shall conduct an onsite survey to design the above-mentioned requirements; the D/B contractor shall then proceed with the design drawings and specifications for the project. Once the Design of Record (DOR) has submitted and sealed 95% design drawings and specifications for a segment of work it has been reviewed and approved by the government, the D/B contractor can request and be issued a limited notice to proceed with mobilization and construction on that segment of work. The D/B contractor shall continue with their effort to complete the final design build drawings and specifications as per the project schedule.

Third party testing and/or inspections are required for the following items:

• Rebar and forms prior to concrete pouring

• Concrete slump tests

• Applied fireproofing

• Weld joints

• Roofing

• Waterproofing

• Sprinkler and fire alarm

• Elevator installation

• Asbestos abatement daily air tests and final TEM clearance tests

• Lead abatement daily air tests and final wipe clearance tests

• Air quality tests

• Switchgears protective devices coordination

CODES AND STANDARDS

1. 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2. 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

3. 2017 DCMR 12A, DC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS

4. NFPA 13, STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - 2019 EDITION

5. NFPA 14, STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS – 2019 EDITION.

6. NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE - 2017 EDITION

7. NFPA 72, NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE - 2019 EDITION

8. NFPA 75, STANDARD FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - 2017

EDITION

9. NFPA 90A, INSTALLATION OF AIR-CONDITIONING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS – 2018 EDITION

10. NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE - 2018 EDITION

11. NFPA 110, STANDARD FOR EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS – 2019 EDITION

12. THE FACILITY STANDARDS FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDING SERVICE, PBS-P100 – 2018 EDITION

13. SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, ASME A17.1-2013

14. THE ARCHITECTURE BARRIERS ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD (ABASS) LATEST EDITION

15. ALL OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS INDICATED AND/OR SPECIFIED IN THE DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PHASE 2 DOCUMENTS. IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS, THOSE ARE MORE

STRINGENT SHALL BE APPLIED

QUALITY ASSURANCE and QUALITY CONTROL See Specification section 014000- Quality Requirements for details. All work shall be done based on the final approved drawings and specifications. D/B contractor shall coordinate inspections, tests, punch list, and final inspection through the COR. DOR of the D/B contractor shall be the QC chief.

The D/B contractor shall have a quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) team to ensure the work meet the requirements of the documents and its own design documents. The A/E design of record shall be part of the QAQC team.

The D/B contractor shall have a health and safety manager on site to ensure health and safety of the workers during the construction phase as well as health and safety of the government employees in the occupied areas adjacent to the construction zones and/or other spaces if they are affected by the construction activities.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

COORDINATION

Coordinate construction schedules and construction operations with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). All changes and matters related to costs and times must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to actual purchasing and installation. The D/B contractor shall be working in and around an occupied building and must plan their work accordingly. The normal working hours of the building occupants are from 6:00 AM through 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. See BD for work restrictions and utility outage coordination/notices.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

USDA estimates the modernization of both wings to be completed within 1500 calendar days after award.

DELIVERY

The D/B contractor shall coordinate material delivery and on-site storage with USDA. The on-site storage of materials for this project will be limited to the attic or sub-basement in South Building.

DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS

The D/B contractor shall be responsible for the off-site disposal of all removed materials per applicable Federal, State, and local environmental disposal laws and regulations. The contractor shall insure that the workplace is cleaned at the end of each workday.

SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION

The D/B contractor shall observe all normal rules governing safety on construction projects and shall comply with all Federal, State, Local, and USDA regulations/requirements.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall comply with USDA security regulations for identification passes for all workers.

PARKING

Parking will not be provided.

DESIGN SUBMITTALS REQUIREMENTS for WINGS 6 & 7 o 35% Design Package ½ size drawings, specifications, product catalog. 4 copies each o 65% Design Package ½ size drawings, specifications, product catalog. 4 copies each o 95% Design Package ½ size drawings, specifications, products catalog. 4 copies each o Final Design Package ½ size drawings, specs, final QC plan, final safety plan, product catalogs. 4 copies each.

CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

The D/B contractor to submit four (4) hard copies of each of the following submittals:

1. See Phase 2 documents for submittal items and specification section 013300-submittal procedures.

2. O/M Manuals

3. Project close-out package including the test results, warranty certificates, and contact info. See specification section 017700 Closeout Procedures.

The D/B contractor shall provide above referenced engineer approved shop drawings to Government for final review and prior to start of any construction (besides O/M manuals and project close-out package).

The government review time for each submission shall be no longer than fourteen (14) days.

WARRANTY AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT PACKAGE

The D/B contractor shall warranty materials and labor for a period of at least 12 months, or as per the manufacturer’s warranty period, or as specified, whichever is greater from the signed date indicating satisfactory completion of the contract including punch list items. The D/B shall be responsible for costs from the hardware and/or software support services from vendors and/or manufacturers if they are required to be part of the above warranty period.

The D/B contractor shall provide two (2) copies of O/M manuals (binders and electronic copy) with warranty information and contact phone numbers.

AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The D/B contractor shall provide three (3) copies of completed ½ size as-built drawings and two (2) electronic copies (pdf and AutoCAD/Revit) on thumb drives to the Government prior to project closeout.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. The Architects and Engineers of the design/build team shall be registered in the District of Columbia and all final design documents shall be stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the District of Columbia.

The construction contractor shall have a valid general contractor’s license in DC.

2. The D/B contractor shall attend pre-construction, weekly or as determined necessary meetings with CO, COR, and others. The contractor shall prepare and distribute written minutes of the meetings to all interested parties.

3. All work shall be coordinated and reviewed by the USDA Office of Operations (OO) Engineering Branch.

4. Submit sprinkler and Fire alarm plans to GSA F/A shop for approval and attend related meetings or presentations, if required for implementation and final testing/approval.

5. The D/B contractor DOR should consist of Historic Architect knowledgeable in the Secretary of the

Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the Section 106 process, and skilled in submissions for review by the State Historic Preservation Officer, Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capitol Planning Commission, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. DOR is responsible for preparing historic documents, including interacting with GSA, CFA, NCPC and SHPO for approval. Submit plans for approval and attend related meetings or presentations, if required from historic agencies for implementation.

6. USDA is in the process of a Programmatic Agreement between GSA, DCSHPO, and the Advisory Council and anticipated to be completed in 2021.

7. Any discrepancies and/or deviations between the Phase 2 documents and SOW to be notified to the CO and be resolved prior to final design, purchasing, fabrication, and/or installation.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition Jan 2017 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work May 2014 52.232-28 Invitation to Propose Performance-Based Payments MAR 2000 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 52.202-1 Definitions Jun 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer FiberContent Paper (May 2011) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity APR 1984 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation (Jun 2020) 52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data-- Modifications (Jun 2020) 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications (Jun 2020) 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges (Jun 2020) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan JAN 1999 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Aug 2018) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act DEC 2010 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (oct 2020) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data (FEB 2021) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons ( Jun 2016) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (Jun 2016)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) 52.223-16 Alt I Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (Aug 2018)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials Under Trade

Agreements

(MAY 2014)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions

Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020)

52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises (June 2000) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement (Jun 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts DEC 2007 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (May 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction (Jun 2020) 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-4 Physical Data APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991) - Alternate I NOV 1991

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction FEB 1997 52.236-22 Design within Funding Limitations APR 1984 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor APR 1984 52.236-24 Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts APR 1984 52.236-25 Requirements for Registration of Designers JUN 2003 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.243-4 Changes JUN 2007 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions APR 1984 52.244-5 Competition In Subcontracting DEC 1996 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Nov 2020) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commercial Vessels FEB 2006 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction (OCT 2020) 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed- Price) (Apr 2012) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall update the information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) on a semi-annual basis, throughout the life of the contract, by posting the required information in the System for Award Management via https://www.sam.gov.

(b) As required by section 3010 of the Supplemental…