Sol_140G0118R0030_Amd_0002.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)

USGS NATIONAL ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GNB

0002 1x 10/02/2018

140G0118R0030

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

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

10/12/2018

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

2PAGE OF

USGS OAG National Acq. Branch 205 National Center

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston VA 20192

GNB

Ryan Collier

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

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 72

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140G0118R0030/0002

Amendment 0002 revises the following:

(1) Question period is extended to 10/05/2018

(2) Proposal due date is extended to 10/12/2018

(3) L.6 FORMAL COMMUNICATION - REQUEST FOR

CLARIFICATION(S) OR QUESTIONS RELATED TO

THIS RFP

(4) L.7 GS2107 ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF OFFERS

(DEVIATION) JULY 2001

This Request For Proposal (RFP) is issued as a

Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) effort for design/build construction services to support the Electrical

Distribution Upgrades at the U.S. Geological

Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and

Science (EROS)Data Center located at 47914 252nd

Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57198-0001. The period of performance shall consist of a 12-month period from the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).

*THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. Only proposals received from verified

Small Businesses will be reviewed or considered under this solicitation.

All communication, including questions and submission of proposals, should be sent to the

Contracting Officer, Douglas Hill, at dthill@usgs.gov.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment, and any other items necessary to complete the construction services required by the Statement of Work (SOW) and list of attachments. See Section C for the Statement of Work and Section J for the list of attachments.

Contracting Officer:

Douglas T. Hill

USGS, Office of Acquisition & Grants (OAG)

National Acquisition Branch

Phone: 703-648-7360

Email: dthill@usgs.gov

Period of Performance: 11/15/2018 to 11/14/2019

Period of Performance: 11/15/2018 to 10/11/2019

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

140G0118R0030

SECTION B – PRICING

In accordance with FAR 36.204 disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the estimated price is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF

ISSUE

TOTAL

PRICE

00010 Design Build 1 Lot 00020 Electrical

Distribution 1 Lot

In accordance with FAR 36.207(a)(2), this RFP requires pricing on a unit-price basis.

Please see the CSI format (Attachment H) for a sample cost breakdown of the offeror’s firm-fixed price for the required services, it is expected to see sub-categories listed as applicable. The proposal submitted from the contractor must be an in depth itemized cost proposal clearly identifying all the costs associated with each task of the project.

[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.]

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

EROS Data Center

Design/Build for Electrical Distribution Upgrades

STATEMENT OF WORK

The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking Contractor Services to provide protective device coordination study, arc flash hazard analysis, design of electrical system upgrades, plans, specifications, furnish, installation, and construction services related to Electrical Distribution System Upgrades, in Mundt Federal Building located at the EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. The work will be of a Design-Build nature comprised of a Constructing Contractor and Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm to be jointly known as the Design-Builder. The work requiring design services shall be performed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of South Dakota.

I. BACKGROUND

The existing GenSet building was built in 2005 and was designed with a position for a fourth GenSet to be installed at a later date. Additionally, the Mundt federal building needs additional electrical capacity in designated areas of the facility to utilize the fourth GenSet. See attachment A for as-built facility drawings with locations for new equipment to be used as the basis of design. See attachment B for a list of Government furnished equipment (GFE) being purchased separately and to be incorporated into the installation. See attachment C for specifications of the Uninterruptable Power Supply and Fuel Tank.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide investigative and schematic design services, working drawings, specifications, shop drawing review, construction services, and testing necessary to fully install the new GenSet, new fuel tank and monitoring listed in item “n” below, new transfer switchgear, new uninterrupted power supply (UPS,) new HVAC cooling for UPS room, and all associated electrical distribution from the GenSet, genset paralleling switch gear, existing unit substation switchgear, and UPS. The work will take place at the EROS GenSet Building, the Mundt Federal Building, the exterior of the building, and/or other structures. The GenSet shall be fully integrated to provide parallel operation with the three existing GenSets currently in use. Services will include all engineering, architectural, construction, and validation work associated with this project. The building must remain fully functional during the entire construction period as the facility cannot be without backup power. Shutdowns will be the responsibility of the Contractor schedule and have approved by the owner.

Design and construction shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Study

b. Short-circuit and protective device coordination studies as prepared by Square D

Engineering Services or approved equal.

c. Design for Installation of GFE Cummins Power 1000DQFAD GenSet Diesel, 60Hz, 1000 kVA GenSet, day-tank, piping, and all accessories which shall be fully integrated and controlled by Cummins PowerCommand 3.3 system.

d. Design, furnish, and install modifications to the GenSet building and using record drawings and specifications, provide the installation for the intake and exhaust air sheet metal grilles, electric actuators for the grills.

e. Design and install components to comply for Tier-4 Final emissions.

i. Coordinate with Cummins supplier regarding required after-treatment components. The Tier-4 components of exhaust have been ordered with the Cummins Genset. The Contractor shall ensure that the components fit as designed by Cummins.

ii. Modify existing radiator discharge ductwork and pneumatic controls to recirculate discharge air to maintain space temperature in order to meet Tier-4 and equipment requirements. Add new dampers and actuators to recirculate air to maintain Cummins temperature requirements to meet Tier-4.

iii. Convert pneumatic actuators to electric actuators. Integrate into existing Building Automation System with additional programming and components to maintain GenSet building space temperature at required temperatures to meet Tier-4.

f. Install GFE 1200 amp Square D MasterPact breaker, space in existing cabinet, includes running conduits and conductors.

g. Install GFE 800 amp Square D MasterPact breaker, space in existing cabinet, includes running conduits and conductors.

h. Install GFE 800 amp Square D MasterPact breaker, space in existing cabinet, includes running conduits and conductors.

i. Design, furnish, and install new 800 amp closed transfer switch for additional peak shaving capacity for Unit Sub #3.

j. Design, furnish, and install new electrical buss duct from the 800 amp closed transfer switch to the 1996 addition of the facility near Computer Room 2 and Computer Room 3. Install as set of buss taps on the 1973 side as well as the 1996 side for future use.

k. Design and install new GFE 600 amp open transfer switch and distribution to feed GFE 550 kVA UPS which shall be electronically limited to 300 kVA. Feeder should be sized to use the full capacity of the GFE 550 kVa UPS.

l. Design and install a new distribution panel located in the UPS room sized to utilize the new full rated (not electronically de-rated) 550 kVa GFE UPS.

m. Design and install new chilled water air handler unit (AHU) to cool GFE 550 kVA UPS. Construct wall in designated room to cool GFE UPS.

n. Furnish and install new 10,000 gallon fuel tank, new GFE day-tank and pump for new GenSet, integrate operation with existing 5,000 gallon tank, integrate with existing VeederRoot leak detection system. Add new leak detection system ONLY if current VeederRoot cannot be expanded. Day tank to be provided by

Cummins Power Solutions. Design and construction of the foundation for the tank is the responsibility of the awardee. Associated design, furnish and install necessary for the full operation of the tank and placement of tank is the responsibility of the awardee.

o. Third party submittal review by a qualified licensed professional engineering firm in the disciplines required by the construction.

p. Any Federal, State and local required testing of the system not limited to Commissioning Services will be accomplished by a qualified third party with prior experience for this type of work and at the Awardee’s expense.

Additional design only shall include:

a. Power distribution from the new UPS to computer room 2 using 208 volt and

480 volt (two separate design options.) One or both of these designs maybe selected as an option for construction at a later time.

B. Provide contract specifications for this project utilizing CSI Master Specifications format edited to remove all non-pertinent sections

C. Attend design review meetings and make all necessary site visits during design to gather information necessary from the existing site plans, building plans, utility plans, etc. to provide a complete assessment of the proposed work.

D. Assess the intent and scope of this project and work with the EROS Facilities staff to develop a final design to best suit the needs and constraints of the government, while incorporating any government comments.

E. Provide required sets of "Architectural E1" (30"x42") size working drawings, specifications, and cost estimate at each design review stage. Provide four (4) sets of drawings stamped by an Engineer licensed in the State of South Dakota, specifications, and cost estimates at final submission.

F. The design shall comply with all current governing regulations including but not limited to: NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, NFPA 70 National Electric Code, Federal as well as state and local building codes.

G. Attend pre-bid job walk-through and provide all engineering responses to questions asked by potential bidders and prepare an addendum, if necessary.

H. Project completion of construction including final design, as-built drawings, and specifications are to be completed 365 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

III. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

A. A Pre-proposal Site Visit of the Contractor and design A/E, the USGS Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be held prior to preparation of the A/E’s proposal. The Statement of Work and the existing conditions of the site proposed for the work will be reviewed. At this time the A/E will have the opportunity to review and obtain hardcopies of As- Built Drawings and other USGS materials necessary to prepare a proposal.

Availability and accuracy of as-builts cannot be confirmed and shall be verified by the A/E.

B. After award and issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall coordinate all site visits through the COR. A copy of the COR’s authorized duties and responsibilities will be provided with the Notice to Proceed.

C. Project schedules will be furnished to the COR in a Gantt Chart and in applicable software for project tracking purposes. The schedule will be updated monthly to the COR.

D. Drawings will be furnished in *.pdf and CAD formats. Specifications will be furnished in *.docx formats prior to commencing installation.

E. All Contractor and A/E personnel, their sub-contractors and representatives visiting USGS sites will be required to sign in upon arrival. Each visiting individual will be required to enter their name, their company’s name, USGS project title, date, reason for the visit, and the times of arrival and departure.

Additionally, all persons must wear a visitor’s badge at all times. Arrangements for after-normal-working-hour site visits must be made in advance and during normal working hours.

IV. MATERIAL TO BE PROVIDED TO THE A/E BY THE USGS

A. The USGS shall provide the Contractor with copies of existing EROS record drawings. The record drawings are for informational purposes only and not to be construed as absolute in accuracy. Verification of accuracy is the responsibility of the Contractor.

V. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall develop and provide to the USGS the following:

A. Meeting Minutes: The Contractor shall take minutes of all conferences and other meetings with the USGS (including site visits) and shall provide a copy to the COR for a concurrence signature.

B. Drawings: The Contractor shall present to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at each design review drawings showing location and extent of work, the design concept, and working drawings used to illustrate methods and proposed constructability of the Work. It is the intent of these presentations to achieve approval for the concept, to address any potential problems, and to make necessary changes before further progress of the design.

Completed drawing sets and specifications making up each design review and final submission shall be organized to American Institute of Architects (AIA) and, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) conventions. Each drawing sheet shall include the following paragraph: “PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT. COPYING, DISSEMINATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF

THESE DRAWINGS, PLANS, OR SPECIFICATIONS TO UNAUTHORIZED

USERS IS PROHIBITED. Do not remove this notice. Properly destroy documents when no longer needed.”

C. Specifications: Develop outline specifications with an index listing all probable sections intended for use in this project. The project specifications shall be prepared in Microsoft Word format.

D. Submittal Log: The Contractor shall develop a list of all submittals required by the specifications in Section 1 of each individual specification. The register should include specification reference, and item to be reviewed approved.

E. Design Analysis Documentation: The Contractor shall document the findings of field reconnaissance, data analysis, major engineering calculations and shall outline the design premise in a Design Analysis document including design options/choices, decisions, directives and subsequent reasoning behind each. This document shall be submitted at each design review including any and all changes and revisions.

F. Construction Schedule: The Contractor shall be required to establish a preliminary construction schedule indicating the entire length of time estimated for the completion of the construction contract, measured in weeks. Provide a commensurate Gantt chart for the construction activities to include critical path items. This schedule shall include pre-construction activities (such as submittals and mobilization), specific construction activities/events, special phasing requirements and final activation of the new space.

G. Phasing: The Contractor shall develop a phasing plan taking into consideration minimal disruption to current staff, maintaining emergency egress, storage of construction equipment and materials, security and access, debris removal and maintenance of the clean environment. The EROS Data Center staff will notify the Contractor on the availability of the entire work area or if partial areas will be required for the duration of construction.

VI. DESIGN REVIEWS – SCHEDULES AND REQUIREMENTS

The following design submissions will be required: The Final Construction Document Submission shall be 160 days after NTP. The following percentages will be required to fall in the 160 days of the Contractor’s design work. The owner will have 10 business days to review, accept, and or reject each of the various phases.

Design Development Submission – 35% Construction Documents Submission – 75% Pre-Final Construction Documents Submission – 95% Finalized Construction Documents Submission – 100%

The Contractor shall provide Review Documents in hard copy and on CDs in both original (i.e., AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, etc.) format and PDF format. Quantities shall be as indicated for each design review submission.

The Contractor shall examine the schedules set forth below and recommend to the USGS any improvements in the allocations of time allowed for each phase, the net effect of which would be to either provide more time for phases needing more time or to shorten the entire design schedule.

A. First (35%) Submittal - Design Development Submission For this submission, the Contractor shall produce a preliminary floor plan depicting the extent of the Work. The floor plan shall show location of equipment, specifications proposed, and calculations of all parameters as necessary to prove feasibility of the design.

1. A written narrative with a summary of the meeting(s) with the USGS Design Team as well as a presentation, discussion and recommendation of various design alternatives which have been explored and evaluated. Key decisions/choices which were made by the USGS Design Team prior to the design development submission should be documented, especially those which may not yet appear in the form of a drawing. The design development narrative shall also identify each and all required systems, utilities, and major (built-in) equipment with a brief description of its type, location, use and extent. Include an outline of work yet to be completed and included on the drawings as part of the Construction Documents submission (details, elevations, schedules, etc.). The A/E shall address constructability issues and their impact on project construction cost.

2. Drawing Deliverables: Design Development drawings such as: Site Plan, SO floor plan showing door openings, room locations, build-in locations, equipment locations. Two (2) sets of this design package are required.

3. A cost estimate with as detailed a breakdown as possible for this stage of design. Separate cost estimate figures shall be given for any design alternatives being presented for consideration as part of the schematic design.

4. The USGS will provide 35% review comments to the Contractor no-later than 10 business days after receipt of 35% Design Submittal

B. Second Submittal - 75% Construction Documents Submission

This submission is set up to further review detailed plans and specifications.

1. A written narrative that represents a concise and complete record of the design process including all key design decisions and the background, reasons for and intent of these design decisions. Continue to use the narrative to communicate any other important information and to provide support to other submission documents.

2. Provide two (2) CD’s and three (2) full sets of Construction Document hardcopy drawings and specifications. The 75% submission shall include all Specifications that are required for the construction package. The Specifications shall be free of writer’s notes and any editing comments.

All information that is not required for this project shall be removed from each individual specification section.

3. Fully developed Construction Estimates, Phasing Requirements and Engineering Calculations which support the documentation set out in this paragraph.

4. A complete submittal log form.

5. A complete preliminary construction schedule.

6. The USGS will provide 75% review comments to the Contractor no later than 10 business days after receipt of 75% Construction Documents Submittal

A. Third (95%) Submittal - Pre-Final Construction Documents Submission

This submission is set up for review of detailed plans and specifications.

1. The shall provide two (2) hard copy sets of Construction Documents (drawings and bound specification) and provide two (2) CDs of Construction Document sets in both original (i.e., AutoCAD, MS Word) format and PDF format.

B. Fourth (100%) Submittal - Final Construction Documents Submission

This submission is the final delivery of approved construction documents.

1. The Contractor shall provide two (2) hard copy sets of Engineer approved and stamped Construction Documents (drawings and bound specifications) and provide two (2) CDs of construction document sets in both original (i.e., AutoCAD, MS Word) format and PDF format.

2. Final Construction Estimates, Final Phasing Requirements and all Final Engineering Calculations which support the documentation set out in this paragraph, all of which shall be complete in every respect. The final Engineering Calculations shall have been reviewed, signed, and sealed by the Contractor’s designated Engineer.

VII. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES

A. General: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to terminate any construction period services, without payment for services not completed, if such services are not needed or are not being adequately completed.

B. Response to RFI’s: Provide expeditious responses to all design/conflict questions encountered during the construction term. Within 24 hours of receipt from COR provide in writing the information, clarification or revision material needed to properly answer the RFI and to resolve the issue. Include a cost/credit estimate for RFI’s which result in a change to construction contract cost.

C. Submittal Review: Contractor submittals shall be sent to the Contractor for review for adherence to contract requirements. Forward recommendations of approval/disapproval to the COR within 7 calendar days. The COR shall take final action of approval/ disapproval on each submittal and shall prepare and send a formal return of submittal to the contractor.

D. Site Visits: Day to day construction administration will be performed by the COR. The Contractor shall make site visits at the request of the COR to inspect work installed by the contractor, to resolve issues, review the status of in-progress as-built drawings and for other reasons deemed necessary. A cost per site visit defined as one person for any portion of one day visit shall be included in the proposal.

E. Record drawings: Upon completion of construction, provide (2) sets of stamped "Architectural E1" (30"x42") as built drawings, as well as in AutoCAD and PDF formats. They shall be completed within 30 days after receipt of the redlined prints.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

C.2 GS0301 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS JULY 2001

The contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, and materials to provide goods/services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the specifications set forth above in the Statement of Work entitled " Design/Build for Electrical Distribution Upgrades."

C.3 GS0303 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -- GFP/M PROVIDED JULY 2001

Except for those items specifically identified in the SOW of this solicitation/contract as Government furnished, the contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, and materials to provide goods/services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the specifications set forth above in the Statement of Work entitled "Asphalt Replacement."

C.4 GS0310 OTHER THAN NEW MATERIAL JULY 2001

(a) As used in this clause, the term "other than new" means items not meeting the definition of "new" in clause FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements, and includes unused former Government surplus property and used, reconditioned, or remanufactured items.

If the offeror proposes to provide other than new materials under the contract resulting from this solicitation, it must provide, in its offer, the information required by 52.211-5, paragraphs (c) and (d), including contract line item number, a complete description of the items or components, quantity, and source. The offeror must make available for examination and testing prior to award any or all items identified in the offer as other than new.

(b) After award, the Contracting Officer, in exchange for adequate consideration, may approve proposals to provide other than new items not identified in the offer if he/she determines acceptance of such items is in the Government's best interest. The USGS is under no obligation to agree to substitution of other than new for new materials, nor does refusal to approve such a proposal relieve the contractor from his obligation to perform the contract at the established contract price and schedule.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 GS0501 PACKAGING AND MARKING - COMMERCIAL

PRACTICE

JULY 2001

(a) Preservation, packaging, and marking for all items delivered hereunder shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination.

(b) All containers shall be plainly marked on or adjacent to the exterior shipping label to show the contract number, order number (if any), description of contents, and contractor's name.

D.2 GS0502 PACKING LIST JULY 2001

A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall show the (a) name and address of consignor, (b) the name and address of consignee,

(c) Government contract and (if applicable) order number, (d) Government bill of lading number covering the shipment, if any, and (e) description of the material shipped, including item number, quantity, number of containers, and package number, if any.

D.3 GS0515 MARKING -- MAGNETIC MEDIA (INCLUDING

SOFTWARE)

JULY 2001

Packages containing software or other magnetic media shall be marked on external containers with a notice reading substantially as follows: "CAUTION:

SOFTWARE/MAGNETIC MEDIA ENCLOSED. DO NOT EXPOSE TO HEAT OR

MAGNETIC FIELDS."

D.4 GS0505 SHEET MATERIAL SHIPPED FLAT JULY 2001

All sheet material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that sheets are flat and are delivered to their destination unscratched and undamaged.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.252-02 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Date 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies--Fixed-Price August 1996 52.246-04 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price August 1996 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction August 1996 52.246-13 Inspection –Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of

Improvements August 1996

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction March 1994

E.2 GS0715 PLACE OF INSPECTION JULY 2001

Government inspection of delivered items will be performed at destination by the COR or an authorized inspector.

E.3 GS0721 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PERIOD JULY 2001

(a) It is anticipated that inspection and acceptance shall be completed by USGS personnel within [ten] days after delivery of all completed deliverables by the contractor, at which time the contractor will be informed of any deficiencies or of final payment approval.

(b) Accordingly, subparagraph (a)(5)(i) of the clause FAR 52.232-25, Prompt Payment, is hereby modified to increase the constructive acceptance period to [ten] days. If the Government subsequently rejects the items, and repair or replacement cannot be effected within the contract delivery date, the contractor may request that the contract delivery date be extended one day for each day the Government required for inspection in excess of the above allotted inspection period.

E.4 GS0725 DEMONSTRATION OF SATISFACTORY OPERATION JULY 2001

The demonstration of satisfactory operation of the equipment shall include the actual operation of all elements of the equipment in order to establish that the equipment is one complete operating unit. The contractor shall demonstrate to the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative that the equipment will meet all the operating specifications of the contract. At time of demonstration of satisfactory operation, the contractor shall thoroughly acquaint the Geological Survey personnel with all aspects of the maintenance of the equipment.

E.5 INSPECTION BY REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

(a) This project is subject to inspection by the following authorities:

USGS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or authorized designee

(b) During performance of the work stated herein, the COR or authorized designee will perform on-site progress inspections of the work. These inspections will occur at any time during the course of the contract, at the discretion of the COR or authorized designee. Progress inspections will be performed by the COR or authorized designee to determine if the Contractor is making reasonable progress toward completing the work in order to meet the scheduled delivery date as set forth in the contract, and to ensure that the Contractor is performing the work in accordance with the technical requirements.

(c) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when inspections take place.

Written decision as to action to be taken as a result of inspections will be made in conjunction with the CO and COR.

E.6 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion of the contracted work, the Contractor shall notify the COR. The COR will schedule an inspection of the work site, and will perform the inspection at the site to determine if all work performed by the Contractor meets the requirements of the Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings. The Contractor shall be present at the site during final inspection by the COR. The Date of Acceptance of the work by the Government will be determined by the Government after the final inspection has been performed.

SECTION F -- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 GS0901 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE JULY 2001

Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed at the following location(s):

[EROS located at 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57198-9801]

F.2 GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JANUARY 2002)

The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:

New Year's Day January 01 Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 04 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

F.3 GS0910 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE JULY 2001

The period of performance of this contract shall be from [Notice to Proceed] through [12 months].

F.4 GS0925 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES - FIXED PRICE MARCH 2003

(a) The USGS facility where contractor employees are working may occasionally be closed temporarily and federal employees dismissed, such as for inclement weather, holiday early closings, power outages, or other emergencies. In these cases, the Contracting Officer (CO) or COR will advise the contractor whether any of the contractor's activities on Government facilities are considered critical and require continued performance. In most cases, the Contractor will be required to dismiss employees at Government facilities who are performing noncritical tasks after federal employees are dismissed.

(b) If the unscheduled closure causes an increase in the cost of contract performance or if any contract term or condition is affected by the closure, the Contractor may request an adjustment pursuant to Clause FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work.

(c) Contractor performance at locations that are not affected by the unscheduled closure will not be subject to this clause.

F.5 WEEKLY AND MONTHLY REPORTS AND PROGRESS MEETINGS

The contractor may be required to attend regularly scheduled process meetings, keep track of all requirements, progress of work, outstanding items, change orders, etc. and submit reports to the CO and the COR on a weekly and/or monthly basis as requested by the Government. The weekly/monthly report may be submitted in a format agreed upon by both parties (Government and Contractor).

No. of Copies Deliver To:

One Contracting Officer & Contracting Officer Representative

F.6 SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION

Within five (5) business days from date of pre-construction meeting, the Contractor shall submit to the COR and CO a written Schedule of Construction for the project. The Schedule shall indicate the anticipated dates that the Contractor will be on site and when specific tasks/services under the scope are to be performed and completed by. When preparing the Schedule, the Contractor shall consider lead times for material procurement, submittals, and any other factor affecting start/end times of component construction. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule and a revised schedule submitted.

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to complete the project by the established delivery date.

F.7 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

After contract award, and prior to start of construction, the Contractor shall participate in a pre-construction meeting scheduled by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor, at a minimum, shall have the project manager and field superintendent available on site for a pre-construction meeting, prior to the commencement of work for this contract. The COR or authorized designee and CO will conduct the pre-construction meeting to review the requirements and conditions of this contract. The meeting is normally scheduled by the COR within 5 days after contract award.

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE (JULY 2001)

(a) This contract will be administered by:

U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisition and Grants Attn: Douglas Hill, Contracting Officer Phone: 703-648-7360 Email: dthill@usgs.gov

G.2 GS1104 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS UNDER CONTINUING

RESOLUTION

JULY 2001

(a) In the event funding is appropriated under one or more Continuing Resolutions covering less than the full fiscal year, the Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor in writing of the amount of funds available and the period of performance covered by such funding. Under a Continuing Resolution, the contract price will be prorated for the period of time covered by the Continuing Resolution.

(b) The Government's obligation under this contract for performance after the period covered by any Continuing Resolution is contingent upon the availability of additional appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment in excess of the amount obligated hereunder may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Until such notice is received, the contractor is not obligated or authorized to continue performance beyond the period covered by previously obligated funds.

(c) In the event of a lapse in funding upon expiration of an annual appropriation or Continuing Resolution, the contractor will not be paid for any costs incurred during the unfunded period, including unrecovered indirect costs, unless and until funds are appropriated and authorized for retroactive payment of Government employees and contractors. If non-availability of contract funding requires the contractor to suspend work, the contractor will entitled to an equitable adjustment under the clause FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, if and when the Contractor is notified by the Contracting Officer that additional appropriations are available to resume performance under the contract.

(d) If the Government has not provided additional funds to resume performance within 30 days after expiration of the period established in (a) above, the contractor may, by written notice, require that the contract be considered to be completed without prejudice to him or further liability to the Government. Such a termination shall not be considered mailto:dthill@usgs.gov to be a termination for convenience under the terms of the clause FAR 52.249-02, Termination for Convenience of the Government.

(e) The provisions of this clause also apply in the event future full year appropriations are not available for funding of option periods.

G.3 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS MAY 2013

Contracting Officers may de-obligate unexpended balances with a unilateral administrative modification when all the following applies:

(a) The following clause is included in the award, either initially or subsequently by bilateral modification:

The contract shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the period of performance, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

(b) The Contracting Officer has contacted the cognizant program official to confirm that all work is complete and deliverables received and accepted.

(c) The Contracting Officer has determined that the vendor has invoiced and been paid all amounts due under the award.

(d) All addition close procedures will be initiated as appropriate.

G.4 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment

Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) APRIL 2011

Beginning May 1, 2011, payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). Payment terms for existing contracts and orders awarded prior to May 1 remain the same. The Contractor must use IPP for contracts and orders awarded May 1 and later, and must use the non-IPP invoicing process for those contracts and orders awarded prior to May 1.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: N/A

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in CCR) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 to 5 business days of the original contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer.

G.5 GS1125 SCHEDULE OF PRICES (CONSTRUCTION) JULY 2001

In accordance with the clause FAR 52.232-05, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, the contractor shall, within 10 days after receipt of notice of award, submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, a Schedule of Prices. This schedule shall consist of a detailed breakdown of the contract price, segregated under each of the significant construction categories. It shall state the quantities for each of the various types of work, the unit prices, and extended totals. Subcontractors who may be involved in more than one category of work must provide the same breakout data for each category. The submission of the required data shall not otherwise affect the contract terms.

G.6 GS1126 INVOICING AND PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS

(CONSTRUCTION)

JULY 2001

(a) The contractor's invoice must be marked "ORIGINAL" and submitted with two additional copies to the below designated billing office:

N/A – submission is electronic, see G.4 above, only one copy is required to be submitted.

(b) Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

(c) Invoices for progress payments must be accompanied by a contract Performance Statement, which shall show in detail the estimated percentage of completion and value of completed performance for each separately priced line item or, if applicable, each of the significant construction categories contained in the approved Schedule of Prices.

(d) See clause 52.232-5 for certification requirements.

G.7 ORDERING, AUTHORITY AND PRODEDURES

(1) At the time of award, the Government shall award (obligate funds) on the applicable CLINs: 00010 & 00020

G.8 PAYROLLS

The Contractor is required to submit copies of all payrolls to the Contracting Officer weekly. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors weekly. This information may be submitted in any form. The optional form (Attachment D WH-347) may be used, see clause 52.222-8 under Section I.

SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 GS1306 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS MAY 2003

The offeror to whom award is made shall deliver good and sufficient performance and payment bonds (Standard Forms 25 and 25A) to the Contacting Officer, at the address shown in clause G1101, within 10 calendar days after receipt of award. Bonds must be furnished in the following amounts: Performance bond - 100% of the total contract amount, payment bonds - 100% of the total contract amount.

H.2 GS1326 INDEMNITY JULY 2001

The contractor herein is "an independent contractor" and shall obtain all necessary insurance to protect himself from liability arising out of this contract.

The contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless in connection with, any loss or liability from damage to or destruction of property or from injuries to or death of persons (including the agents and employees of both parties) if such damage, destruction, injury or death arises out of, or is caused by performance of work under this contract, unless such damage, destruction, injury or death is caused solely by the active negligence of the Government, its agents or employees. The contractor agrees to include this clause, appropriately modified, in all subcontracts to be performed under this contract.

H.3 GS1329 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS JULY 2001

No interpretation of any provision of this contract, including applicable specifications, shall be binding on the Government unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

H.4 GS1339 NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT JULY 2001

The contractor will, upon installation of the equipment, issue a letter to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) whom will be identified at the time of award with a copy to the Contracting Officer identifying the model number, serial number, and date and location of installation of delivered devices. Additional devices which are physically separable, such as major assemblies or components, or cabinets which are not specifically itemized in the Schedule of the contract, should also be identified in the letter.

H.5 GS1348 ACCIDENT REPORTING APRIL 2003

If an accident occurs on Government-controlled facilities, a report must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer within 48 hours. An accident is defined as an event which causes injury, illness, or loss or damage to Government-owned or private property. The contractor will cooperate with any ensuing Government accident investigation.

H.6 GS1346 COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH ACT -- GOVERNMENT-OWNED

FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT

APRIL 2003

Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, as amended (OSHA). If, at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government-furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to OSHA standards, the contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

H.7 GS1350 SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES JULY 2007

(a) Personnel assigned to render services under this contract shall at all times be employees of the Contractor (or a subcontractor) and under the direction and control of the Contractor. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of its employees in the performance of the services required hereunder.

(b) If the Contractor finds clarification necessary with respect to the scope of services to be performed or the manner in which the services are to be performed hereunder, he shall request in writing such clarification from the Contracting Officer.

(c) Contractor personnel shall not at any time during the contract period be employees of the U.S. Government.

(d) The contractor's employees and subcontractors must make clear, in dealings with the public, federal employees, or other contractors that they are not federal employees.