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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Washington DC 20242-0001 1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Acquisition Management Division NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/10/2021

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of solicitation 140P3021Q0034 amendment 2 is to do the following:

A. Provide the answers to the questions received by the due date/time.

B. Revise the solicitation and SOW based on the questions and answers. Amendment changes are highlighted in yellow.

C. Update the wage determination to DC20210002 DC effective 6-18-21.

All other original terms and conditions remain unchanged as a result of amendment 2.

Legacy Doc #: NPS

POC Information

COR is Devin Moore at devin_moore@nps.gov or 202-440-2915.

CO is Craig Madison at craig_madison@nps.gov or 202-913-3810.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Craig Madison

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 B Supplies/Services and Prices 3 C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work 5 D Packaging and Marking 19 E Inspection and Acceptance 20 F Deliveries or Performance 21 G Contract Administration Data 22 H Special Contract Requirements 27

PART II – Contract Clauses I Contract Clauses 29

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J List of Attachments 37

PART IV – Representations and Instructions K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 38 L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 44 M Evaluation Factors for Award 52

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Buckeye Building 750 Buckeye Drive SW Washington, DC 20024

Item Method of No. Description Measurement Total

BASE ITEMS

001 Mobilization/Demobilization Lump Sum $

002 Equipment and Rentals Lump Sum $

003 Project Management Lump Sum $

004 Removal of Old Roof Lump Sum $

005 Provide Steel Roof Decking Lump Sum $

006 Provide Polyiso insulation Lump Sum $

007 Provide Flashing Lump Sum $

008 Provide Fascia on all sloped edges Lump Sum $

009 Provide walkway Lump Sum $

BASE ITEM TOTAL $

Item Method of No. Description Measurement Total

OPTION ITEM

010 Remove fiberglass insulation and Lump Sum $ Provide Polyiso minimum R-36 insulation

OPTION ITEM TOTAL $

BASE AND OPTION TOTAL $

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Lump Sum Quantities: These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects

The Government’s estimate is:

Between $100,000 and $250,000.

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.0 BACKGROUND

C.0.1 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

The NPS - National Capital Area (NCA) supports natural wonders to man-made marvels in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The NCA parks include: Antietam National Battlefield, Catoctin Mountain Park, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, National Capital Parks - East, National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, President’s Park, Prince William Forest Park, Rock Creek Park, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

The NAMA Buckeye Building is located at 750 Buckeye Drive SW and utilized by both Park Interpretation and Education staff and DC Circulator staff. The building is a large steel framed, metal sided and metal roofed structure, with the garage portion being approximately 20ft tall and the office section approximately 12ft tall. The office section is attached to the southwest corner of the garage section. Currently, the seams along the metal roof panels over the offices have started to deteriorate, and approximately 7,315 SF of the roof is no longer waterproof. There have been several attempts to patch and prevent leaks, but the issue continues to persist.

C.1 PURPOSE

DOI, NPS, NCA, NAMA - This project will restore the weatherproof seal for the roof section over the offices (approximately 7,315 SF) at the Buckeye Building. Project work will include removal of existing metal roofing system, installing a structural steel roof decking, installing polyiso insulation board, installing a single layer roofing membrane and sealing all the penetrations 6” above the roof line with same material.

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, ancillary services, and all other necessary items for complete and usable projects, performing all work in complete compliance with this Scope of Work and issued or directed through this solicitation and award.

The work shall consist of what is shown in the Statement of Work and summarized below and offerors are responsible for verifying all measurements.

The work shall include but is not limited to replacing the roof of the Buckeye Building with approved materials.

The contractor will provide a quote that describes the Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) or Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) system that will be installed and the process by which it will be installed.

The solicitation includes an option to remove 100% of existing fiberglass insulation and install an extra layer or

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All work shall be performed using industry best practices and shall meet all industry standards as well as other applicable codes/standards and local building codes.

C.3 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1).

C.4 CONTRACTOR AND PRODUCT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor is responsible for adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 – Construction and applicable State Regulations.

In addition, the contractor shall comply with the NAMA Superintendent’s Compendium and all Amendments which can be found at: Superintendent's Compendium - National Mall and Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits (if applicable) and scheduling all applicable inspections. All inspections must be signed off and completed prior to receipt of final payment. All applicable submittals required, which may include warranty, production information, operation and maintenance documentation, etc. as defined throughout various sections of Special Project Specifications must be provided to COR and CO prior to submission of final invoice. Invoice will be rejected until are required documentation is submitted. Please refer to each Section C.6 for required submittals.

All trash and debris removal must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

All materials and equipment are to be installed per manufacturer’s installation guidance.

Contractor must have adequate liability insurance and proper license(s) to perform all work stated herein. The license can be from any state.

Contractor shall warranty all materials, parts, and labor provided under the terms of the scope of work for ten years from the date of completion and acceptance by the government. The contractor shall furnish the NPS with all manufacturer warranty information for materials and parts provided under the terms of the scope of work. All materials not covered by the above warranty shall carry a twenty-year warranty. Even though polyiso insulation assemblies typically include a coverboard over the insulation the contractor shall verify what is minimum to meet the manufacturer warranty.. Minimum requirements in SOW for protection from foot traffic is from access point to, and around the roof top units.

20-year manufacturer shall be no dollar limit (NDL), 10 year shall cover all labor costs if roof fails during coverage period.

All work and deliveries shall be limited to the weekday hours of 0700 to 1630, unless otherwise approved by NPS.

No work shall occur on Federal holidays or weekends without prior approval.

Contractor must put forth all submittals and have those submittals approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the notice to proceed. Submit product data to the Contracting Officer Representative for approval.

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Submittal turnaround time is 7 calendar days.

Contractor shall develop and submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan for NPS’s review prior to notice to proceed. No work shall proceed until the Contractor’s Safety Plan has been approved and/reviewed by NPS Safety Officer.

Construction zones shall be fenced with orange plastic construction barrier fencing before any construction activity. Contractor’s Safety Plan shall contain site specific chapters on all aspects of the work.

Contractor shall develop and submit a Site-Specific Quality Control Plan for NPS’s review prior to notice to proceed. No work shall proceed until the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan has been approved and/reviewed by the Contracting Officer Representative. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan shall contain site specific chapters on all aspects of the work.

Contractor shall submit for NPS approval a “Preliminary Project Schedule” and a “Schedule of Values”. The Master project schedule shall be submitted prior to notice to proceed,within 30-days of Notice to Proceed, and shall be prepared and updated according to the contract specifications.

Contractor shall submit all product data and material sample submittals for review and approval of the COR. The COR must approve the submittals before the Notice to Proceed is issued.

Contractor shall protect existing surfaces outside this scope of work as needed. After the completion of the work Contractor shall remove the protection. Contractor shall sweep areas around the building daily with a magnetic broom to ensure no loose roofing materials are left on the ground. Contractor shall remove construction debris on a daily basis. Contractor shall clean the project site prior to turnover. Contractor shall be held responsible for damages caused by their workers to finishes outside this scope of work and for any damages caused. If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this procurement, the contractor shall be responsible for the same. The government, at its option, in lieu of repayment, may require the contractor to replace at his own expense, all property as directed by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall attend weekly progress meetings via telephone conference or other suitable means available to all parties. Contractor shall prepare and distribute minutes of the meetings to all attendees. The NPS contracting officer, the park COR, the park project manager and the contractor or their representative shall attend the meetings on a weekly basis until the project is completed. The purpose of the meetings will be to discuss the weekly progress and coordination of the project. Meetings shall be held on a date and time mutually convenient to most participants.

The first meeting shall occur two weeks prior to the start of work.

Contractor shall submit progress photographs in digital format daily, capturing the progress of the work, along with daily reports.

Archeological resources discovered at the project site shall be reported to NPS immediately and work will be stopped until NPS provides the go-ahead.

Staging, construction equipment and material storage – Contractor shall identify proposed staging of sanitary facilities, equipment storage, material storage, construction fence, refuse receptacle, dumpster requirements, etc. All staging areas shall be returned to pre-construction conditions once construction is complete. Storage of materials needed for project can be arranged after award and is not guaranteed to be next to building. Bulk storage may be located any where within the East Potomac Park, and will be coordinated through COR after award.

Contractor shall store and protect building materials according to industry standards or manufacturer’s instructions.

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Contractor shall install all work according to industry best practices and standards. Contractor shall remove and replace any improperly installed work, at the Contractor’s own expense.

Contractor shall notify the NPS Contracting Officer and COR of any unforeseen site conditions, which may incur a change order modification.

Submit RFI’s to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative for responses. RFI response time is 7 calendar days.

Prior to final payment under this work order, the Contractor shall furnish the Government with a Release of Claims form to the Government under the applicable portions of this contract, other than such claims as the Contractor may except by description and stated amount of each claim.

Any security IDs/Keys issued by NPS for the purposes of this task shall be returned to NPS prior to the Final Payment.

Interior shall be protected from weather and pests during project.

Rain stop over gutters is required. Rain stops shall be installed along the bottom length of the slope on both sides to direct rainwater runoff into gutter system.

C.5 GENERAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

National Capital Area (NCA) National Mall and Memorial Parks – Buckeye Building, 750 Buckeye Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024

Normal operational hours are approximately from 0600 to 1630 Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons unless emergency services are requested. Any work performance outside of this schedule requires written approval from the COR.

Requests for variations shall be submitted at least three (3) business days before the desired work date.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January President’s Day – Third Monday in February Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day – Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – December 25th

C.6 LIST OF REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

Before any work begins, the Contracting Officer Representative must approve all submittals.

Manufacturer's data shall be provided and annotated to show the specific model, type and size of each item.

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The required submittals shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Description Submittal Type

Bonds Documentation Liability Insurance Documentation List of Subcontractors Documentation SF 1413 (for each sub) Documentation Project Sup. Designation Documentation Construction Schedule Documentation Schedule of Values Documentation Safety Plan Written Plan Quality Control Plan Written Plan Waste Management Plan Written Plan Hot Work Permit (if needed) Documentation Scaffolding Plan Written Plan Hazardous Materials and Spill Plan Written Plan Product Data and Material Sample Submittals Documentation/Sample As-Built drawings Drawings

C.7 SITE MANAGEMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, and project site to be free of all construction debris, equipment and materials on a daily basis. Maintain site free of hazards at all times. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis. Maintain the level of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed per safety plan. All historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed.

The contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner. All supplies and equipment on the project site shall be stored to preclude any damage.

Limited space may be provided for the storage of materials, which shall be stored in a clean and neat condition as approved by the COR. This is not guaranteed, thus the contractor must be prepared to transit the entire operational footprint daily.

All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations shall be cleaned up daily or as requested by the COR.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to take whatever measures are necessary to assure the protection of the Government assets and to perform the work to cause minimal disruption of ongoing activities near occupied areas.

C.8 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government; all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the contractor (excluding native vegetative and soil debris) and shall be recycled and/or disposed of. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or

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Metal roofing that is removed and all other scrap metal shall be sent in for recycling, coordinated by contractor. Contractor will provide report on all recycled materials documenting location of recycling center, nature and amount (weight) of recycled materials to COR with final invoice.

Unless state or local regulations require a higher percentage, it is required to achieve end-of- Project rates for diversion of fifty (50) percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the work, unless additional rates are indicated.

Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work. Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. C&D Waste Management Report and C&D Waste Management Plan templates are attached to the Statement of Work document.

Ensure all documents that are printed or copied are double-sided and on recycled paper (if invoices or other documents will not be submitted electronically).

C.9 SAFETY

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction or the US Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements” Manual No. 385-1-1 dated November 30, 2014 (free online -https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ ) whichever is more stringent.

During the performance of roofing work on low-pitched roofs, employees will be protected as required by the OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1926.500, except that a safety monitoring system, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(p)(7) is not an allowable option when working within six feet (1.83 m) of the roofs edge or any opening. When working within six feet (1.83 m) of the roof edge or an opening, motion-stopping safety systems, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(p)(5), will be used.

General Requirements:

Work area shall always be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

All personnel providing service on-site shall have pictured identification and uniform displaying the name of the company (if appliable).

All on-site vehicles will also be marked with the company name (if applicable).

Use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals is required, and the contractor must take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work, property, and safety of the public.

Any accident or incident, regarding the work under this contract, shall be reported immediately, in writing, to the

Contracting Officer.

Smoking of any kind will not be permitted on premises. The COR/POC may authorize the use of a designated smoking if requested.

Health Requirements:

Contractor should follow the local and federal guidelines that are in place at the time of the work being performed. As of right now there is no mask mandate in place.

The contractor must adhere to all policy or regulation resulting from Executive Order 13999 – Protecting Worker Health and Safety regarding COVID-19 safety precautions and/or any other health and safety risk they may develop through-out performance of this contract. This requirement also includes any supplemental policy or regulation implemented at the NPS Park Level in response to this Executive Order, and/or any future Executive Order. This may include, but is not https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/

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Social Distancing Personal Protective Equipment such as masks, eye protection, gloves, etc. being worn at all times while working on

Federal Property.

Limiting the number personal, in tight or confined quarters, etc.

C.10 FIRE CONTROL

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The contractor, whether or not directed by the NPS, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of contractor operations. The contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract.

(1) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with a 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(2) Powersaws. For each powersaw used in connection with this contract, the following will be provided:

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal. Shovel must be immediately available for use.

One - Fire extinguisher, containing not less than 8 ounces of extinguisher fluid, or a dry chemical powder-type of not less than 1-pound capacity. The extinguisher must be immediately accessible to the saw operator at all times.

Any fueling or refueling of a powersaw shall only be done in an area which has first been cleared or is free of all material capable of carrying fire; powersaw shall be moved at least 10 feet from place of fueling before starting.

(3) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, within closed vehicles or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(4) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material must be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site when all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet.

Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the NPS when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

C.11 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

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(a) STAGING AREA: The contractor shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials (i.e. storage) with COR/POC, and contractor must be present when any materials are delivered to ensure proper placement in directed location. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the construction site as practicable.

NAMA is not responsible for any property the contractor choses to stage on the park during the execution of this purchase order. Contractors storing equipment do so at their own discretion while assuming all risk and liability. Equipment storage/staging shall be coordinated with, and approved by, the COR in writing.

The Government will NOT provide any secured storage/staging areas for the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government.

(c) WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity may be available at no cost to the Contractor, depending on the location. Should water and electricity not be readily available, the contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

(d) TELEPHONE: The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government. Cell phone or wireless access may or may not be available at the construction site.

C.12 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits.

Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation 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.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste water 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.13 NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

N/A

C.14 EXISTING UTILITIES

The contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

Utility services furnished to the contractor by the government from the government's existing system outlets and supplies will be at no cost to the contractor within the terms that only the water and electricity that are available on the exterior of the building may be used. No guarantee that utilities on site are usable or sufficient, utilities are the sole responsibility of the contractor.

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C.15 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE/VALUES

The contractor shall prepare a construction schedule of activities indicating labor, materials and activity proposed for each day. A schedule of values linking the payment items to the Construction Schedule shall be prepared for each task. This spreadsheet shall describe multiple activities being proposed from start to finish of the project and show construction work completion in %.

The construction schedule shall define the overall time required to perform the identified work. This time schedule shall determine the overall level of effort by discipline for the task. Each major task, including beginning time and ending time, shall be identified within the schedule. Notify the Contracting Officer whenever there are significant departures from the approved Construction Schedule. Submit any requests to modify the Construction Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

C.16 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal Standard 313. Two (2) copies of each MSDS shall be submitted to the COR/POC no later than the delivery date of the product.

C.17 PROJECT MANAGER

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a responsible project manager to represent the contractor in all matters pertaining to work under this contract. The project manager shall have the responsibility of overall supervision, quality control, cost estimating and be responsible for the management of all ongoing work. S/he shall be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

The contractor shall provide a detailed resume of project manager for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the project manager, approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

C.18 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the contractor in the field in all matters pertaining under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent may also be designated the project manager. S/he shall be available on site in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

It is expected that this individual will be available on site for at least three (3) hours per workday. The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control and shall sign all contract submittal transmittal sheets. Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents when applicable.

Executed Purchase Order (Purchase Order Request, Price Proposal) Contract Drawings Contract Specifications Quality Control Plan – (up to date) Safety Plan (shall be in plain site and immediately accessible everyone) As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required Modifications

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This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request. If the Site Superintendent is replaced, the existing Superintendent shall review all documents and ongoing issues with the new Superintendent. The Contracting Officer shall be invited to participate in the review.

C.19 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that m a y b e required in performance of this construction contract:

2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum BioBased Content Adhesives – 24% Minimum BioBased Content Corrosion Preventatives – 53% Minimum BioBased Content Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum BioBased Content Epoxy Systems – 23% Minimum BioBased Content Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Recycling Products – 90% Minimum BioBased Content Fuel Conditioners – 64% Minimum BioBased Content Gasoline Fuel Additives – 92% Minimum BioBased Content Greases – Truck – 71% Minimum BioBased Content Hand Cleaners and Sanitizers - Hand Cleaners – 64% Minimum BioBased Content Inks - Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 20% Minimum BioBased Content Inks - Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 34% Minimum BioBased Content Intermediates – Binders – 47% Minimum BioBased Content Intermediates – Chemicals – 22% Minimum BioBased Content Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components – 22% Minimum BioBased Content Intermediates - Plastic Resins – 22% Minimum BioBased Content Intermediates - Rubber Materials – 96% Minimum BioBased Content Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers - Other Metal Cleaners – 56% Minimum BioBased Content Metalworking Fluids – General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils – 57% Minimum

BioBased Content Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum BioBased Content Multipurpose Lubricants – 88% Minimum BioBased Content Paint Removers – 41% Minimum BioBased Content Paper Products - Office Paper – 25% Minimum BioBased Content Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction – 7% Minimum BioBased Content Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum BioBased Content Roof Coatings – 20% Minimum BioBased Content Safety Equipment – 25% Minimum BioBased Content Surface Guards, Molding, and Trim – 26% Minimum BioBased Content

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For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to: http://www.biopreferred.gov.

C.20 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

2-Cycle Engine Oils - Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.

Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

Construction Waste - Building and site improvement materials and other solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes packaging.

Contracting Officer (CO) - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined below in this Section or in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Corrosion Preventatives – Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.

Diesel Fuel Additives - (1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use. (2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20).

Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

Epoxy Systems - Two-component systems that are epoxy-based and are used as coatings, adhesives, surface fillers, and composite matrices.

Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

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Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Recycling Products - Products formulated to dissolve EPS foam to reduce the volume of recycled or discarded EPS items.

Fuel Conditioners - Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system.

Furnish - Supply and deliver to project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, installation, assembly and similar subsequent requirements.

Gasoline Fuel Additives - Chemical agents added to gasoline to increase octane levels, improve lubricity, and provide engine cleaning properties to gasoline-fired engines.

Greases – Truck - Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots.

Intermediates – Binders - Materials used to provide cohesiveness throughout an entire finished product. Binders are generally polymers or polymer precursors (such as epoxies) and include the polymeric materials used to formulate coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. The product category does not include adhesives and glues that are finished products used to attach the surfaces of two or more distinct and separate components to one another.

Install - Operations at project site, including unloading, unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, and working to dimension, finishing, curing, protection, cleaning and similar requirements.

Intermediates – Chemicals - Ingredients used as reactants for organic synthesis reactions rather than for their functional properties in a chemical mixture; those used as building block chemicals and secondary chemicals such as glycerol, succinic acid, propanediol, and monomers such as lactic acid and propylene; those used for specific functional properties during manufacturing of other products such as pH regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralizing agents, emulsifiers, viscosity reducers, rheology modifiers, adhesion agents, detergents, wetting agents, foaming agents, or dispersants; those that are added to end-use products for their specific functional properties including polyols, polymers, and solvents for thinning and drying applications but excluding solvents used for cleaning; and those used for dyes, pigments, and scents including flavorings for non-food products such as lip balm.

Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components - Ingredients used to formulate finished waterborne or solvent borne paint and coating products. Examples of Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components include binders, pigments, thickeners, curing agents, modifiers, humectants, open time additives, alkyd latex resins, polymers, polyols, reactive oligomers, or reactive diluents.

Intermediates - Plastic Resins - Materials that are typically viscous liquids with the ability to harden permanently and may exist in liquid or solid (powder or pellets) states. Intermediates – Plastic Resins may be used in a variety of finished products neat, consisting of a single resin or polymer, or a homogeneous blend of two or more neat resins or polymers, or a composite, containing two or more distinct materials such as fiber-reinforced resins. Additionally, Intermediates – Plastic Resins may be used in finished products as additives such as plasticizers, pigments, thermal stability agents, or impact modifiers.

Intermediates - Rubber Materials - Ingredients used in finished products such as rubber gloves, vehicle tires, footwear, sports apparel and equipment, bedding and pillow foams, tubing, catheters, gasketing, or cosmetic adhesives and bases.

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Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers - Other Metal Cleaners - Products that are designed to clean and remove grease, oil, dirt, stains, soils, and rust from metal surfaces. Products that are designed to clean and remove grease, oil, dirt, stains, and soils from metal surfaces other than stainless steel.

Metalworking Fluids – General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils - Fluids that are designed to provide cooling, lubrication, corrosion prevention, and reduced wear on the contact parts of machinery used for metalworking operations such as cutting, drilling, grinding, machining, and tapping. Metalworking fluids formulated for use in a re-circulating fluid system to provide cooling, lubrication, and corrosion prevention when applied to metal feedstock during normal grinding and machining operations.

Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids - Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.

Multipurpose Lubricants - Products designed to provide lubrication under a variety of conditions and in a variety of industrial settings to prevent friction or rust. Greases, which are lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners, are not included in this item. In addition, task-specific lubricants, such as chain and cable lubricants and gear lubricants, are not included in this item.

Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction - Spray-in-place plastic foam products designed to provide a sealed thermal barrier for residential or commercial construction applications.

Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.

Provide - Furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use.

Remove - Remove from site and dispose of properly.

Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

Roof Coatings - Coatings formulated for use in commercial roof deck systems to provide a single-coat monolith coating system.

Safety Equipment - Equipment used by workers that protects against worksite accidents, such as goggles, ear plugs, face shields and gloves.

Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

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Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

Surface Guards, Molding, and Trim - These products are typically used during construction or manufacturing. These products are designed to protect surfaces, such as walls and floors, from damage or to cover the exposed edges of furniture or floors.

Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

C.21 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

A. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR will be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to;

(1) Determining the compliance and adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(2) Requesting removal of unsuitable contractor employees;

(3) Ensuring adequacy of schedule and Quality Control Plan, including changes;

(4) Ordering re-performance of unacceptable work or performance by other mean, etc.

C. Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC will be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award. The POC will not be designated in writing and will assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements.

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