12639518R0004.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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 APHIS

250 MARQUETTE AVE

SUITE410

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

APHIS-MN-126395

See block 7

JAMES ROLOFF 612-336-3223

1x 11/27/2017

12639518R0004

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

Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Moore Air Base, Edinburg, Texas

The NAICS code and business size standard describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are 237110 and $36.5 million, respectively. This is a small business set-aside. Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received that are not from small business concerns shall not be considered.

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.)

10 365 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR clause 52.211-10

01/16/2018

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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 . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

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

BY

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USDA APHIS

250 MARQUETTE AVE

SUITE410

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

APHIS-MN-126395

JAMES G. ROLOFF

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)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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Solicitation No. 12639518R0004

Notes to Offerors:

1. Please refer any questions pertaining to this solicitation to Jim Roloff, contracting officer, at james.g.roloff@aphis.usda.gov. Additionally, email your proposals by the date and time indicated in block 13 on the first page of this solicitation. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure proposals are received on time.

2. The appropriate Department of Labor wage determination for construction shall apply to any resultant contract (attachment 1).

3. USDA is exempt from sales tax: tax ID no. 41‐0696271; tax exempt no. 471640000.

4. Interested vendors shall submit the following items for award consideration:

- A signed copy of the Standard Form 1442. Please complete block 14, including vendor name, address, phone number, Federal Tax ID number, and DUNS number; block 17, block 19 if applicable; and blocks 20a, 20b, and 20c.

- A project narrative explaining how the construction of the new WWTP will be phased, and past performance references. For further details see Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award, on pages 32 and 33.

5. Any changes to this solicitation will be by amendment posted to www.fbo.gov.

6. A pre-proposal conference/site visit is scheduled for December 19, 2017, a 10 a.m. CST. See the provision on page 32 for details. Offerors must take steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to:

- conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

- the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;

- the conformation and conditions of the ground; and

- the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

Offerors shall also satisfy itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from any drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

mailto:james.g.roloff@aphis.usda.gov http://www.fbo.gov/

Solicitation No. 12639518R0004, Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 Particulars:

1.1 Title: Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

1.2 Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) Moore Air Base, 22675 N. Moorefield Road, Edinburg Texas 78541

1.3 Project Background: In 2005, Moore Air Base installed two modular pre-fabricated Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP). Both plants have a maximum treatment capacity of 20,000 gallons per day and have moderate to severe corrosion. Up until recently, there were grounding and bonding issues associated with the plants. The WWTP are in violation of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for corrosion and diminished corrosion maintenance. The current plants do not hold up to the extreme environmental conditions of south Texas, i.e., sun, heat, and humidity. In addition, effluent released from the WWTP is slightly acidic and contains Mexican Fruit Fly pupa casings, a by-product of fruit fly rearing. Current pump levels are approximately 300,000 gallons per month with the peak flow time period being between 0700 hours and 1530 hours, seven days a week.

1.4 Scope of Contractor Services: The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to procure contractor services to construct and install new WWTP. The project includes site preparation, installation of new WWTP and all associated electrical, mechanical, piping works, and demolition of the existing WWTP. Contractor shall construct the new WWTP as designed under Stanley Consultants, Inc. task order No. AG-32KW-D-14-0245. Modifications to the approved design shall be preapproved prior to implementation.

1.4.1 Meet with USDA employees [e.g., Facility Manager (FM), Chief Engineer, Contracting Officer (CO), etc.] to ascertain an understanding of the project’s goals and objectives, project boundaries, and to address any site security concerns. Tasks that are unclear shall be confirmed with the CO or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to incurring costs.

• Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, services, test equipment/supplies, and equipment i.e., meters, meter base, transformers, fixtures, panels, wires, piping, pumps, etc., to complete this project. Material and equipment used shall be rated for the environment in which installed. Building materials and flooring shall be acid resistant.

1.4.2 Coordinate the exact location all equipment with the Government prior to final connection. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Installing new sewer lines

• Installing new WWTP and appurtenances

• Excavating, grading and restoration to existing lawn

• Testing new system

• Tying existing lines into new system

• Backfill lawn, seed and fertilize

• Installing electrical equipment and wiring

• Demolition of existing WWTP

• Commissioning the new WWTP

• Installing backup generator and transformer

1.4.3 Contractor is responsible for obtaining permits from TCEQ and for obtaining final approval to place the WWTP in operation. Any inspection or permit fees required by TCEQ are the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall ensure that the design has TCEQ approval prior to commencing construction.

• Documentation of approvals, inspections, permits, etc. obtained from TCEQ shall be forwarded to the Government upon project completion. Likewise, meeting with TCEQ shall be documented for Government record.

1.4.4 Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to any sewer system shall conform to that required for a new plumbing (piping) system without requiring the existing plumbing system to comply with all the requirements of the code. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, unsanitary or overloaded. Work is limited to tasks that will ensure the proper functionality of the new WWTP.

• Minor additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to existing plumbing/sewer systems shall be permitted in the same manner and arrangement as in the existing system, provided the design documents do not specify something differently and provided that such repairs or replacement are not hazardous, do not overload or burden the current system, and are code compliant.

1.4.5 New plumbing work and parts of the existing systems affected by new work or alterations under this task shall be inspected by the COR to ensure compliance with the design documents. No piping or drainage system shall be covered, concealed or put into use until it has been tested and inspected by the COR and TECQ.

1.4.6 During construction, if the Contractor encounters an unusual situation that is not denoted on the design drawings, Contractor shall immediately notify the COR for resolution before proceeding.

1.4.7 Upon completion of restoration repairs, perform testing of the rough piping installation in its entirety to ensure the system(s) is working per the design requirements, manufacturer’s recommendations, and to ensure that there are no leaks. Plumbing system shall be tested to ensure pressure and/or flow is maintained. Please ensure a Government representative is present during system tests. Contractor shall submit written documentation stating that the system is functioning correctly.

1.4.8 Contractor shall video the new installation and piping tie-ins to ensure line is clear, functioning properly, and free of defects and bumps, and provide a copy of the video to the FM.

1.4.9 Contractor shall repair any sidewalks, roads, grading, etc., damaged during construction at no cost to the Government. Areas shall be repaired to the original condition or better as required by the FM.

1.4.10 Prior to construction, the Contractor shall prepare and transmit shop drawings, product data, sustainable submittals, and other submittals for Government review and acceptance.

1.4.11 Government shall have the first right of refusal for any deconstructed equipment. Contractor shall remove demolished equipment from the site at their expense.

1.4.12 Contractor is responsible for locating existing utilities at the construction site prior to digging.

Contractor shall contact “Dig Tess” or similar entity to mark and identify potential buried utilities in the project area. Contractor will assume all responsibility if damage occurs resulting from failure to properly identify site utilities in the construction zone. Damaged utilities whether above or below grade will be repaired at no cost to the Government.

• Contractor shall not leave any open trench overnight. Excavate only the amount of trenching that can be covered during a normal shift or provide proper coverings as approved by the FM.

1.4.13 Provide the FM with a minimum of three (3) days notification, before disconnecting any utilities.

1.4.14 Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing work of this caliber.

1.4.15 Contractor shall maintain a photo journal for project duration and submit upon project closeout.

1.4.16 WWTP shall be commissioned to ensure its operation is compliant with TCEQ requirements for permitting.

a. Existing WWTP shall remain operational during the construction process, except for the connection of the new plant and the cutoff to the existing plant. Develop a phasing plan to separate the two systems. Coordinate all work to preclude interference with the operation of the facility during the restoration repair process.

b. Provide a demolition plan to dismantle and decommission the existing WWTP upon construction completion of the new system. Existing WWTP shall not be decommissioned until the new plant is fully functional and permitted per TCEQ.

1.4.17 Contractor shall test, commission and certify the new WWTP. Contractor shall be responsible for any fees associated with third party testing and inspections performed by the state of Texas or any other entity.

a. Create a functional checklist for the WWTP systems and submit to the Government for acceptance. Checklist shall be used during the commissioning activities and provided to the Government at project closeout.

b. Coordinate commissioning activities as required with all respective parties i.e., state, local and federal governments.

c. Commissioning activities shall ensure WWTP and all associated appurtenances function as designed, i.e., individually and collectively. Provide certification that commissioning has been achieved.

d. Contractor shall procure the Commissioning Agent’s services for a total of 60 additional days after the WWTP has been tested, commissioned and certified for operation. Once a week Agent shall perform the following tasks:

1. Observe the weekly testing of biochemical/biological oxygen demand and effluent levels to ensure sampling and testing are performed correctly.

2. Assist with weekly reviews of effluent data to ensure bacteria levels are acceptable.

3. Assist with troubleshooting in system operation.

4. Monitor all chemical levels to ensure levels are correct.

5. Assist the staff in performing any needed chemical adjustments until the correct enzyme levels are established to sustain the plant.

e. Coordinate with Hidalgo County prior to energizing the new WWTP and/or switching the power source from the old WWTP to the new WWTP. Contact Humberto Garza with District 3 for clearance to connect the plant’s power source to the utility company:

Humberto Garza, Planner Hidalgo County Planning Dept. Pct 3 Sub. Station 2401 N. Moorefield Rd Mission, TX 78572 Tel. No.: (956) 205-7045 Cell No.: (956) 358-8660 Fax No.: (956) 205-7049 humberto.garza@hchd.org

1.4.18 Coordinate with Stanley Consultants, Inc., the Designer of Record (DOR), in the development of standard operating procedures (SOP) for typical maintenance requirements, procedures needed to mitigate corrosion to the WWTP, and for normal operation.

1.4.19 Contractor shall ensure all connections, i.e., hardware, wires, conduit, etc., required to connect the

WWTP to a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system are provided/installed. This will enable the Program to perform the final connection of the WWTP to the SCADA system once it has been procured. SCADA is a future government acquisition and not part of this contract.

1.4.20 Provide a minimum of 40 hours of general training on the operation of the WWTP. Provide

PowerPoint slides as needed. Contractor shall provide three copies of the SOP to the FM. At least one copy shall be laminated, bound, and left at the WWTP. Contractor shall secure site copy such that it will remain at the plant location.

1.4.21 Conduit fill shall be per the latest National Electrical Code (NEC). Do not overfill conduit. If during construction the Contractor identifies conduit that meets the NEC requirement and/or conduit mailto:humberto.garza@hchd.org that has been sized on the drawing but will be overfilled due to the cable size such that future maintenance/removal of wiring is prevented, notify the COR and EPM immediately before proceeding.

1.4.22 Modify design drawings to reflect actual construction. Reference paragraph 4.13 “As-Built

Drawings.” As-built (red-line) drawings shall be updated regularly and shall remain on site for project duration. Red-lines and final as-built/constructed drawings shall be submitted to the Government during project closeout. Coordinate with the DOR in the development of the final as-constructed drawings. Red-line drawings are subject to inspection by the COR at any time.

• Contractor shall certify that the WWTP, i.e., all equipment and associated appurtenances were constructed and installed per the approved design documents and are functioning per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.4.23 Provide a Safety Plan and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan for Government review and acceptance. QA/QC plan should also address how project phasing is implemented to minimize impact to facility operations and preventative measures to mitigate fugitive dust and noise pollution during demolition and construction.

1.4.24 Develop a Waste Management Plan. Plan should address where and how construction waste is diverted. Include estimated percentages for salvage, recycle, landfill, etc. Maintain records of disposal for submission to the Government at project closeout.

1.4.25 Contractor shall maintain a clean construction area for project duration. Maintain all construction debris in covered containers. At project completion, clean fixtures and equipment. Clean the construction area(s) to remove any dust and debris. Contractor shall remove at their expense all construction debris from the site. Restore area(s) to the same level of clean or better prior to the start of construction.

1.4.26 Contractor to ensure that epoxies, glues, paints, primers, etc., have a low Volatile Organic Compounds

(VOC) content. Submit safety data sheets and manufacturer’s certificate(s) that certify the VOC content of the products.

1.4.27 Provide soil boring logs with geotechnical report from a Soils Engineer. Report and logs shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer. Test and analyze subsoil and topsoil materials in accordance with ASTM D1557 and ASTM D698, respectively. Change material and retest when materials do not meet specified requirements. Furnish subsoil and topsoil material from the same source through the project.

1.4.28 Provide for Government review a report that addresses the following:

a. Concrete mix design;

b. Samples for strength, slump, air content, temperature of concrete, time since batch was mixed;

c. Curing temperatures;

d. Concrete placement.

1.4.29 Provide full-time third party inspector with a specialty for concrete installations. Individual should be knowledgeable of performing reinforcement inspections and inspecting the forms for shape, location, and dimension. Inspector shall be knowledgeable of the following standards and how to apply: ACI 318; ASTM C31; ASTM C172; and AWSD 1.4.

2.0 Project Data: All available as-built or record drawings such as the site survey plan, aerial site photo of proposed site location, all site utilities plans and soil boring shall be provided to the Contractor at the kickoff meeting. Drawings provided by the Government are conceptual in nature only and shall be field-verified for accuracy. Contractor shall ensure all borrowed documents are returned before project closeout. The following information is also available for the Contractor’s use:

• USDA Guidance on Electric Metering https://www.dm.usda.gov/emd/docs/ElectricMeteringGuidance.pdf

• USDA Facilities Design Standards http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/PDF/242-01M.pdf

• Advanced Metering (all utility meters, water, gas, steam, electric, etc.)

http://energy.gov/eere/femp/downloads/federal-building-metering-guidance-usc-8253e-metering-energy-use

• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), USDA Departmental Regulation DR 5500-001 found at http://www.greening.usda.gov/DR5500-001.pdf

• USDA Guidance on Renewable Energy https://www.dm.usda.gov/GreeningUSDA/docs/RenewableEnergyPolicyGuidance.pdf

• USDA Certified Preferred Biobased Products found at http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred

• Recommended Recycled-Content Construction Material found at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products

• APHIS Environmental Protection Program dated July 17, 2003 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/lawsandregs/Environmental_Protection

• Designated Green Products for Federal Procurement https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/search/specialCategory.do?cat=ADV.ENV http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198257

• USDA Green Purchasing Affirmative Procurement Program http://greening.usda.gov/gpapp08.pdf

• Occupational Safety and Health Standards as follows:

1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment

1910.137 - Electrical protective devices.

1910 Subpart J - General Environmental Controls

1910.146 - Permit-required confined spaces 1910 Subpart O - Machinery and Machine Guarding 1910 Subpart S - Electrical 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

3.0 Project Contacts:

3.1 APHIS Contracting Officer (CO)

James Roloff USDA, APHIS, AAMD Procurement Branch 250 Marquette Ave, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel. No.: 612-336-3223 Email: James.G.Roloff@aphis.usda.gov

3.2 APHIS Facility Manager (FM)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Kirk F. Richardson USDA, APHIS, PPQ – Moore Air Base 22675 North Moorefield Road, Bldg. 6407 https://www.dm.usda.gov/emd/docs/ElectricMeteringGuidance.pdf http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/ppweb/PDF/242-01M.pdf http://energy.gov/eere/femp/downloads/federal-building-metering-guidance-usc-8253e-metering-energy-use http://energy.gov/eere/femp/downloads/federal-building-metering-guidance-usc-8253e-metering-energy-use http://www.greening.usda.gov/DR5500-001.pdf https://www.dm.usda.gov/GreeningUSDA/docs/RenewableEnergyPolicyGuidance.pdf http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/lawsandregs/Environmental_Protection https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/search/specialCategory.do?cat=ADV.ENV http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198257 http://greening.usda.gov/gpapp08.pdf https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10112 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10118 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9787 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10121 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9797 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10131 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10135 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=1910 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=1926 mailto:James.G.Roloff@aphis.usda.gov

Edinburg, TX 78541 Tel. No.: (956) 205-7602 Cell No.: (956) 458-7272 Fax No.: (956) 580-7325 Email: Kirk.F. Richardson@aphis.usda.gov

3.3 APHIS PPQ National Facility Manager (NFM):

Wendell L. Leonard USDA APHIS PPQ – Riverdale Room 3A-03.41 4700 River Road, Unit 130 Riverdale, MD 20737 Tel. No.: (301) 851-2648 Fax No.: (301) 734 4846 Cell No.: (301) 221-1074 Email: Wendell.L.Leonard@aphis.usda.gov

3.4 APHIS Engineering Project Manager (EPM)

Rheta R. Johnson

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, ASD, EPSB

Room 3A-03.40 4700 River Road, Unit 115 Riverdale, MD 20737 Tel. No.: (301) 851-2638 Fax No.: (301) 734 4846 Email: Rheta.R.Johnson@aphis.usda.gov

3.5 APHIS Environmental Protection Specialist

Daniel Z. Weissman Environmental Program Manager

USDA, APHIS, EMSSD, SHEPB

4700 River Road, Unit 124 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 Tel. No.: (301) 436-3114 Fax No.: (301) 734-7828 Cell No.: (301) 537-1774 Email: Daniel.Z.Weissman@aphis.usda.gov

3.6 APHIS Safety, Health, and Environmental Staff

Gerald Houvener Industrial Hygienist Program Manager

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, EMSSD, SHEPB

Room 2A-02.49 4700 River Road, Unit 124 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 Tel. No.: (301) 436-3150 Fax No.: (301) 734-7828 Cell No.: (240) 464-2009 Email: Gerald.Houvener@aphis.usda.gov

3.7 APHIS ITD Network Team

Bryan Bremer

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS

Butler Square, 5th Floor, #510C 100 North Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55403 mailto:Kirk.F.%20Richardson@aphis.usda.gov mailto:Wendell.L.Leonard@aphis.usda.gov mailto:Rheta.R.Johnson@aphis.usda.gov mailto:Daniel.Z.Weissman@aphis.usda.gov

Tel. No.: (612) 336-3380 Cell No.: (612) 381-4823 Fax No.: (612) 336-3566 Email: Bryan.Bremer@aphis.usda.gov

APHIS Information Technology (local) Steven Kirpes IT Specialist for Customer Support USDA, APHIS, PPQ – Moore Air Base 22675 North Moorefield Road, Bldg. 6407 Edinburg, TX 78541 Tel. No.: (956) 205-7672 Email: Steven.J.Kirpes@aphis.usda.gov

3.8 APHIS Safety Officer (Local)

Daniel Buentello USDA, APHIS, PPQ – Moore Air Base 22675 North Moorefield Road, Bldg. 6407 Edinburg, TX 78541 Tel. No.: (956) 205-7601 Cell No.: (956) 240-6462 Fax No.: (956) 580-7631 Email: Daniel.Buentello@aphis.usda.gov

3.9 APHIS Security Chief

Kenneth W. Miller

USDA, APHIS, EMSSD

2150 Centre Avenue, Building B Ft. Collins, CO 80526 Tel. No.: (970) 494-7169 Fax No.: (970) 494-7117 E-mail: Kenneth.W.Miller@aphis.usda.gov

4.0 Other Services: Other Contractor services to be provided under this task order are summarized below.

4.1 General: Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall submit concrete mix, shop drawings, and manufacturers’ catalog cut-sheets for review and approval. Items include but are not limited to foundation, concrete, structural support, structural load, soil borings with report, etc. All document submittals must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas. Construction drawings shall meet the requirements of paragraph 8.3 “Compliance with Building Codes.” Document submittals shall be submitted as described in section 9.0 “Project Submittal Schedule.”

4.2 Contractor shall pull all applicable permits prior to the start of construction. The contractor shall adhere to the latest editions of national codes and regulations, and federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to, the following:

• International Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes

• National Fire Protection Code (NFPA)

• National Standard Plumbing Code

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• National Life Safety Code

• OSHA Regulations

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mailto:Bryan.Bremer@aphis.usda.gov mailto:Steven.J.Kirpes@aphis.usda.gov mailto:Daniel.Buentello@aphis.usda.gov mailto:Kenneth.W.Miller@aphis.usda.gov

• USDA Facilities Design Standards - ARS 242-01M

5.0 Project Requirements:

5.1 Proposal: Based upon this SOW, the Contractor shall submit a proposal and schedule for construction services. A cover letter shall set forth all assumptions made in the development of the proposal.

5.2 Field Investigation and Site Survey: The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO and EPM any scheduled site investigations and project meetings prior to performing either at the project location with the FM.

Contractor shall evaluate site utility systems to ensure the capacity of the systems can support the proposed construction and any equipment installations.

5.3 Compliance with Building Codes: In accordance with Public Law 100-678, Federal Agencies must comply with national building codes, local building codes, and zoning ordinances. The Contractor shall comply with the appropriate statutes governing the signing and sealing of engineering reports and drawings.

Accordingly, final design drawings and specifications shall be signed and sealed by Professional Architects and Engineers registered to practice in the state were the project is located. Project design shall comply with USDA Facilities Design Standards provided in paragraph 1.5“Project Data.”

5.4 Coordination with Local Building Officials: Public Law 100-678 requires federal agencies to offer local building officials the opportunity to review projects for code conformance. The design effort must include coordination efforts with the local building officials including officials at the airport, military base, etc. The federal Government will not pay for reviews but is amendable on a case by case basis. If the code authority declines to review the project without payment, the Contractor shall document the effort was made to coordinate with the code authority, but that they declined the offer. If the code authority chooses to review the design without payment, the Contractor shall coordinate all project submissions with the local code authorities.

5.5 Code Analysis: The Contractor shall submit a code analysis indicating construction was in compliance with applicable codes including environmental regulations and permitting requirements.

5.6 Electronic Files: Drawings related to this effort will be prepared using computer aided design and drafting (CADD), Autocad for Windows, and will be in .DWG and .PDF files.

5.7 Meeting Minutes: The Contractor shall document and distribute all project meeting minutes. Include a copy of all meeting minutes in each progress submission. The meeting minutes need only record the date, time, location, attendees, major issues discussed, and conclusions reached. Progress meetings shall be as established by the COR.

5.8 Progress Reviews: The Government will review and provide comments on each equipment submittal, design modification, Request for Information, or Change Order Proposal. Contractor shall prepare an itemized response to indicate if the Contractor disagrees or concurs with the comments and if a correction or change will be made to the submittal. All review comments must be resolved by the Contractor prior to submitting final documents.

5.9 Specifications to include Preferred Biobased Products: Construction specifications may include the use of appropriate Preferred Biobased Products. Contractor shall track and report on biobased products specified with each submittal.

5.10 Specifications shall include Recycled-Content Construction Material: Construction specifications may include the use of appropriate Recycled-Content construction material. Contractor shall track and report on recycled-content materials specified with each submittal.

5.11 Tracking of Green Products: Contractor shall incorporate into the project appropriate green products.

Contractor shall track and report on green products specified with each submittal. At a minimum, the Contractor shall prepare a table that lists green products incorporated into the project design, product category, green category (such as Biobased, Recycle Content, Energy Saving, Water Saving) along with estimated quantity and value of the green product.

5.12 As-Built Drawings: As-built drawings shall be updated at the completion of the contract per the red lines to reflect actual conditions and all additional work items completed under any change order. Final as-built drawings and specifications shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in Texas.

Contractor shall coordinate with the Designer of Record for completion of the as-built drawings. Contractor shall surrender the red-lines to the Government for record.

5.13 Final Turnover: Contractor shall submit as-built drawings in AutoCAD (*.DWG files) and .PDF formats.

Electronic and hard copy formats of the drawings and specifications will be provided to the Government.

6.0 Project Schedule:

6.1 The schedule: The Contractor shall provide the CO with a proposed schedule for all tasks. Any request for time extensions or other deviations from this schedule must be submitted to the CO in writing. Each request must include specific and detailed reasons in support of the scheduled alterations. Only the CO can approve time extensions or other changes to the contract/task order provisions. Approvals for deviations will be at the discretion of the CO.

Within 15 calendar days after the award of the task order, the Contractor will provide the CO with a proposed schedule (subject to negotiation) of actual dates in a Gantt or similar bar chart format for individual submittals and Government review time. Schedule shall establish contract time requirements for meeting contract submissions, long lead items, and construction deadlines. The number of days indicates the time duration to complete a task upon completion of the preceding task. The Government requires a minimum of 14 calendar days to review. Project duration shall not exceed 365 calendar days.

6.2 Submittal Distribution: The Contractor shall send electronic copies of submittals directly to the below recipients. A copy of the Contractor’s transmittal letter shall be provided to the CO and EPM. Contractor shall use professional judgment in determining that a sufficient amount of information is included in each submittal for Government approval and/or acceptance. Deliver submittals by Federal Express, United Parcel Service (UPS) or courier. Reference paragraph 2.0 “Project Contact Persons” for respective contact information.

Shop Submittals to:

Contracting Officer Facility Manager - PPQ CIC Contractor Engineering Project Manager

Upon approval of the shop submittals, CO will notify Contractor to commence construction.

7.0 Final Document Turnover:

7.1 Final document submission shall include any as-built modifications and shall be per the closeout requirements attached. Final document submission shall incorporate all field reports inclusive of documented resolution from the Contractor, pictures, meeting minutes, punch lists, etc. Contractor shall return any hardcopy documents received from the Government to aid in completing this project. Hardcopy documents, i.e., drawings, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc., shall be forwarded to the FM upon project completion. Coordinate with the COR for project closeout requirements.

Contracting Officer 1 CD National Facility Manager 2 copies (1 - C-size, 1 CD) Facility Manager 3 copies (2 full size copies, 1 CD) Engineering Project Manager 3 copies (1 full size copy; 1 - C-size; 1 CD)

7.2 All warranty, data sheets, O&M manuals, soil boring reports, calculations, etc., shall be submitted within twenty (20) days of project completion. Contractor shall coordinate the format for the O&M manuals with the FM prior to project closeout data. O&M manual shall be submitted to the FM in hard copy and electronic media.

7.3 Contractor shall maintain Project Record Documents and submit Project Record Documents during closeout.

C.2 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988)

The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced here in Section C.

(End of Clause)

Section D - Packaging and Marking

No Clauses Are Included in This Section

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite_alt.html

(End of clause)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (APR 1996)

E.1 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:

USDA, APHIS, PPQ

Moore Air Base 22675 N Moorefield Road Edinburg, TX 78541 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite_alt.html

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within five calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 days after notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative

The COR for this project is Kirk Richardson. He can be contacted at 956-205-7602.

G.2 Beneficial Occupancy/Substantial Completion and Acceptance

Specific forms will be used to request and then document substantial completion and acceptance when all contract requirements are complete. The Government may execute substantial completion of the project incrementally for discrete/severable portions of the project.

Substantial Completion is defined as the stage in construction when a project or designated portion thereof, has reached a state of completion which would permit the occupancy and/or use of the facility by the Department of Agriculture for its intended function. Unless otherwise indicated, the date of Substantial Completion, as acknowledged by the Government, is also the date of commencement of all warranties and guarantees required by the contract documents.

G.3 Invoice Preparation and Submission

Prior to original invoices being submitted into IPP, the contractor shall submit draft or informational copies to the Contracting Officer and COR for review and approval. Based upon acceptance of required contract deliverables, review and approval, the contractor will be notified to submit the original invoice to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov.

All contractors must register with, and submit all invoices, through IPP in accordance with agency policy and also to ensure prompt payment of all invoices.

http://www.ipp.gov/

The contractor shall include the following information on each invoice in order to be considered a proper invoice:

1. Name and address of contractor.

2. Invoice number and invoice date.

3. Contract number.

4. Description of work and period of performance.

5. Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of official to whom payment is to be sent.

6. Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

7. Taxpayer Identification Number and DUNS Number.

8. Invoices must be submitted with APHIS Form 39-R, along with certified payroll records;

contractor’s certification (pursuant to FAR 52.232-5).

Payments will be made on a monthly basis in accordance with the contractor’s approved Construction Progress and Payment Schedule (or other approved form), that must accompany all invoices.

G.4 Release of Claims

Upon satisfactory completion of all work, the Contractor shall furnish a statement of release of all claims against the Government arising under and by virtue of the contract. The contractor shall complete and submit, on company letterhead, the following statement with his final billing:

"For and in consideration of the receipt of final payment in the amount of $ under and pursuant to Contract No. the undersigned hereby releases the Government from any and all obligations whatsoever arising under said contract.

Date: _____________ Contractor's Signature: ____________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________”

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

H.1 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996) -- Alternate I (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least

$100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability.

(1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance required in the amount of

$1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury.

Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

H.2 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (NOV 1996)

Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractors performing under this contract shall use paints containing more than 0.06 of 1 percent lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in the total nonvolatile content of the paint, or the equivalent measure of lead in the dried film of paint already applied, or both.

H.3 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996)

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

H.4 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

When required by the specifications or the Contracting Officer, samples, certificates, and test data shall be submitted after award of the contract, prepaid, in time for proper action by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. Certificates and test data shall be submitted in triplicate to show compliance with materials and construction specified in the contract performance requirements.

Samples shall be submitted in duplicate by the Contractor, except as otherwise specified, to show compliance with the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite_alt.html

52.202-1 Definitions (Jul 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(May 2014) 52.203-10 Price of Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) 52.215-2 Audit and Records—Negotiation (Oct 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (Nov 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite_alt.html http://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html#wp1149656

52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (May 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (May 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (May 2014) 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 (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Feb 1999) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016)…