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140P6326B0006
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Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region

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This is a Solicitation Amendment document containing provisions and clauses for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to replace a septic system at Knife River Historic Indian Village in North Dakota. The solicitation number is 140P6326B0006, issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region.

The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work, including final cleanup, within 120 calendar days. The work shall be performed by skilled personnel per industry standards and manufacturer specifications. A baseline construction schedule must be submitted at least 3 days prior to the pre-construction conference. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM Mountain Time at Knife River Indian Villages NHS Visitor Center, located at 564 County Road 37, Stanton, ND 58571. Bids must be submitted electronically via email in the prescribed format, including SF 1442 completion (Blocks 14-20), SAM-registered UEI number, lump sum bid price, detailed price breakdown if requested, original signatures, completed Limitations in Subcontracting worksheet, acknowledgment of all amendments, and bid guarantee as originals. The contracting officer is Joseph Kirk (joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov, 605.574.0510) with the National Park Service NEKOTA MABO office in Rapid City, South Dakota. The document incorporates comprehensive federal acquisition clauses covering labor standards (Davis-Bacon wage requirements), small business requirements, payment procedures through the Invoice Processing Platform, performance bonds, insurance, contract administration, and dispute resolution. Final payment requires submission of all payrolls, subcontractor acknowledgments, project schedule, progress reports, material submittals, test reports, as-built drawings, warranty documentation, and release of claims.

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140P6326B0006Replace Septic SystemPage 2 of 87
Knife River Historic Indian Village
Part I – The Schedule8
SECTION A – Solicitation/Contract Form9
Special Notice for Bidders9
SECTION B – Bid Schedule9
SECTION C – Specifications/Drawings9
SECTION D - Packaging and Marking9
SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance9
52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction. Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)10
SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance11
52.242-14 -- Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)11
SECTION G - Contract Administration Data11
1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)12
Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)13
Submittal Process13
Request for Information (RFIs)14
Construction Schedule Requirements14
Schedule of Values15
Construction Contract Administration15
Compliance with recent Executive Orders 14148/1420815
SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements15
Site Visit Information15
Pre-Construction Meeting16
Commencement, Prosecution and Completion or Work16
Part II—Contract Clauses16
Section I: Contract Clauses16
52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)16
52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)16
52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)16
52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)16
52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)16
52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)16
52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)16
52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)16
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower (Nov 2023)16
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)16
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Deviation Nov 2025)16
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (Deviation Nov 2025)19
52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016)(Deviation Nov 2025)20
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)21
52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jan 2025) Deviation (Nov 2025)21
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (Deviation Nov 2025)22
52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding (Jan 1986)23
52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)23
52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) Deviation (Nov 2025)24
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jan 2025) DEVIATION (Nov 2025)26
52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Jun 2003)28
52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards-Overtime Compensation (May 2018) Deviation (Nov 2025)28
52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) DEVIATION (Nov 2025)28
52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (May 2014)30
52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021)30
52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (Jul 2005)30
52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (Feb 1988)30
52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (May 2014) Deviation (Nov 2025)30
52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (May 2014)32
52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (May 2014)32
52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (Feb 1988)32
52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (May 2014)32
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) Deviation (Nov 2025)32
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Jun 2020) Deviation (Nov 2025)32
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020)Deviation (Nov 2025)33
52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)33
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021)33
52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) Deviation (Nov 2025)33
52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) DEVIATION (Oct 2023)36
52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022)39
52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apri 2026).39
52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (May 2024)39
52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) DEVIATION (Nov 2025)39
52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials (Oct 2022) Deviation (Nov 2025)40
52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024).44
52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020)44
52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun 2020)44
52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (Dec 2007)44
52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997)44
52.228-5 Insurance--Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)45
52.228-11 Individual Surety--Pledges of Assets (Feb 2021) (DEVIATION May 2023)45
52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014)45
52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION May 2023)45
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)47
52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (May 2014)47
52.232-16 Progress Payments (Nov 2021) Deviation (Nov 2025)52
52.232-17 Interest (May 2014)57
52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)57
52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017)57
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Oct 2018)57
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)57
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)57
52.233-1 Disputes. (May 2014) Deviation (Nov 2025) Alternate I (Nov 2025)57
52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) Deviation (Nov 2025)58
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) Deviation (Nov 2025)59
52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)59
52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)60
52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)60
52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)61
52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)61
52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)61
52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)62
52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)62
52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)62
52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) DEVIATION (Jan 2026)63
52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) (DEVIATION JAN 2026) - Alternate I (NOV 1991)63
52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)64
52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)64
52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)65
52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995)66
52.243-4 Changes (Jun 2007) Deviation (Jun 2025)66
52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (Mar 1994)67
52.248-3 Value Engineering—Construction (Oct 2020)68
52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) & Alternate I (Sep 1996)68
52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984)68
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)69
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)69
1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements- Department of Interior (Jul 1996)69
1452.204-70 Release of Claims Department of Interior (Jul 1996)69
1452.228-70 Liability Insurance Department of Interior (Jul 1996)69
1452.280-2 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise set-aside Feb 2021.70
1452.280-3 Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting limitation (Feb 2021)71
Part III— List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments72
SECTION J – List of Attachments72
Part IV – Representations and Instructions72
SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors72
52.203-18 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements -Representation (Jan 2017)72
52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation (Nov 2015) Deviation (Nov 2025)72
52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 20) (Deviation Nov 2025)73
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)Deviation (Nov 2025)74
SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors74
Required Submissions:74
52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) Deviation (Nov 2025)75
52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Dec 2016)Deviation (Nov 2025)77
52.214-4 False Statements in Bids (Apr 1984)77
52.214-5 Submission of Bids (Dec 2016)Deviation (Nov 2025)77
52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984)77
52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999)Deviation (Nov 2025)77
52.214-12 Preparation of Bids (Apr 1984)78
52.214-18 Preparation of Bids -- Construction (Apr 1984)79
52.214-19 Contract Award -Sealed Bidding -- Construction (Aug 1996)79
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991)79
52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991)79
Electronic Submissions of Quotes79
52.216-1 – Type of Contract (Apr 1984)80
52.222-5 -- Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (May 2014)Deviation (Nov 2025)80
52.225-10 -- Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials (May 2014)81
52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996)81
52.228-17 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) (Feb 2021)82
52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Sep 2006) (DEVIATION) (Jul 1996)82
52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments (Apr 1984)82
52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Sep 2006) DEVIATION (Nov 2025)82
52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)83
52.252-5 – Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)83
1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the Interior (APR 1984)83
1452.280-1 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside (Feb 2021)84
1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (Feb 2021)84
INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS85
SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD – Not used86

Part I – The Schedule

SECTION A – Solicitation/Contract Form

Invitation for Bids (IFB) are issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award document. Reference DIAR 1436.270-1 Uniform contract format.

Special Notice for Bidders

Signing of the bid shall be deemed to be a representation by the bidder that:

1. Bidder is a construction contractor who owns, operates, or maintains a place of business, regularly engaged in the work described herein; or

2. If newly entering into a construction activity, bidder has made all necessary arrangements for personnel, construction equipment, and required licenses to perform construction work as specified; and

3. Upon request, prior to award, bidder will promptly furnish to the Government a statement of facts in detail as to bidder’s previous experience (including recent and current contracts), organization (including company officers), technical qualifications, financial resources and facilities available to perform the contemplated work.

SECTION B – Bid Schedule

Preparation of Bids: The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by offeror in the research, preparation, or submission of its bid.

· Complete Standard Form (SF) 1442: Offeror is to complete Blocks 14 through 20. Bidders shall include their SAM registered UEI number in Block 14 of the SF1442 when submitting their offer.

· Indicate the lump sum (total) bid price in Block 17. A detailed breakdown of the offeror’s proposal price (e.g., labor, materials, profit, overhead, and other pricing elements) may be requested.

· Offeror must include original signatures of individual(s) authorized to sign for the company in accordance with FAR 4.102.

· Offeror must submit a completed Limitations in Subcontracting worksheet with the bid (See B08 Solicitation_attach_3_Limitations on Subcontracting Reports).

· Bidders must acknowledge all solicitation amendments when submitting final bids.

· Bid Guarantee must be provided as originals.

· Bid packages will only be accepted by email.

See Required Submissions in Section L.

SECTION C – Specifications/Drawings

“Specifications and other supporting documents are attached and incorporated herein. Refer to SECTION J.”

Please replace any mention of “substantial completion” with “final completion” throughout the entire specification document.

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

No clauses included.

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction. Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

(a) Definition. “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not --

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

(d) The presence or absence of a government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may --

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of Clause) SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

Work shall be completed by skilled personnel per industry standards and manufacturer specifications.

52.242-14 -- Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed—

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

(End of clause) SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

(a) Contact Information:

The Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer administrating the Contract:

Joseph Kirk joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov 605.574.0510 National Park Service-NEKOTA MABO 820 Columbus Street Rapid City, SD 57702

(b) The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the CO. In the event the contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

(c) Contractual problems, of any nature, which might occur during the life of the contract, must be handled in conformance with very specific public laws and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation), and must be referred to the CO for resolution. Only the CO is authorized to formally resolve such problems. Therefore, the contractor is hereby directed to bring all such contractual problems to the immediate attention of the CO.

(d) Any request for contract changes/modifications shall be submitted to the CO.

(e) The contractor and the Government may agree to perform a no-cost field change. Field changes are made when the change appears to be mutually beneficial to all parties and would not require changing the negotiated line items. All field changes must be approved by the CO prior to execution.

(f) All correspondence concerning this contract, such as requests for information (RFI), explanation of terms, and contract interpretation, shall be submitted to the CO.

FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment will be made only after receipt of all payrolls to include subcontractors, SF 1413 Statement of Acknowledgement for each subcontractor, project schedule, updated progress reports, material submittals, test reports, as-built drawings, warranty of construction, release of claims and any other documents requested by the contracting office as applicable. Contractor must provide a signed copy of the 'Release of Claims' to the Contract Administrator upon submittal of final invoice.

AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES SERVICES

Notwithstanding the provisions of contract clause FAR 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, all reasonable required amounts of water, gas, electricity, etc., essential to contract performance shall be made available, at no cost to the contractor, from existing systems, outlets, and supplies. All temporary connections, outlets, and distribution lines as may be required will be installed by the contractor at the contractor's own expense.

UTILITIES CONSERVATION

The contractor will be required to participate in government energy conservation programs. For the purpose of this contract, utilities such as water, electricity, etc., will be furnished by the government at no cost to the contractor.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) INSPECTIONS

The contractor shall be subject to inspections under the OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) program by inspectors of the Department of Labor.

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be:

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR’s appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor’s risk.

(End of Local Clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"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 the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. 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:

1. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, completed on the pay application document provided by contracting, which shows pricing breakdown for all line items. Once all signatures (Contractor’s / COR / CO) and approvals are completed on the pay application, the vendor can then upload this document into IPP as their invoice attachment.

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 SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov 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 with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

Submittal Process

(a) This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

(b) Submittal List: A submittal list is included in the scope of work document. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the scope of work and contract terms and conditions still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

(c) Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the contract time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the work to permit processing, including re-submittals. Allow 15 business days for review of each submittal and resubmittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

(d) Transmittal: All material submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16 (attached). Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Submittals received from sources other than the Contractor will be returned without review.

(e) The Contractor shall number each submittal sequentially. Revised submittals (resubmittals) shall include an appropriate revision number.

(f) (f) Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations.” Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or “Approved with notations.”

Request for Information (RFIs)

(a) Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the contract documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form provided by the CO (attached) or one created by the Contractor that is approved by the CO. The content of the RFI shall include a detailed description of elements requiring clarification. Include all relevant facts and circumstances in the RFI. The Contractor shall sequentially number each RFI.

(1) CO will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

(2) Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

(b) Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

(1) RFI number, numbered sequentially.

(2) Date.

(3) RFI subject.

(4) Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

(5) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

(6) Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

(7) Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the contract time or the contract amount, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

(8) Contractor's signature.

(9) Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, product data, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

(c) Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

(1) Requests for approval of submittals.

(2) Requests for approval of substitutions.

(3) Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

(d) CO's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the contract time or the contract amount. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

Construction Schedule Requirements

After contract award and a minimum of 3 days prior to the Pre-Construction conference, submit a baseline schedule for the construction period. The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer Representative, in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing progress payments. Prepare the Construction Baseline Schedule to show the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the Work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing all activities required. Indicate the estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities. Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling all work influenced by high and low ambient temperatures, wind, or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time. Contractor shall be responsible for revising schedule to include any approved updates and/or revisions.

Schedule of Values

(a) Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

(b) Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

(c) The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

(d) An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

Construction Contract Administration

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.211(b) requires agencies provide description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: Construction Contract Administration | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov)

Compliance with recent Executive Orders 14148/14208

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM."

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

Site Visit Information

The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

Site Visit Date and Time:

May 26, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Mountain Time

Site Visit Location:

Meeting location: Knife River Indian Villages NHS Visitor Center, 564 County Road 37, Stanton, ND 58571 GPS Coordinates: N47 33' 15" W101 38' 58"

National Park Service POC:

Brian Kerns 701.745.3300 brian_kerns@nps.gov

Contracting POC:

Joseph Kirk, joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov

THIS SITE VISIT DATE AND INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE MONITOR THIS POSTING ON SAM.gov FOR ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THAT MAY CHANGE THIS DATE/TIME AND INFORMATION.

Pre-Construction Meeting

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

Commencement, Prosecution and Completion or Work The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Part II—Contract Clauses

Section I: Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Deviation Nov 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:

Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in management positions.

First-tier subcontract means a subcontract awarded directly by the Contractor to acquire supplies or services (including construction) for performing a prime contract. It does not include the Contractor's supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.

Month of award means the month in which the Contracting Officer signs a contract or the month in which the Contractor signs a first-tier subcontract.

Total compensation means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive during the Contractor's preceding fiscal year and includes the information described at 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2).

(b) Requirement. Section 2(d)(2) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-282), as amended by section 6202 of the Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-252), requires the Contractor to report information on subcontract awards. The law requires all reported information be made public; therefore, the Contractor is responsible for notifying its subcontractors that the required information will be made public. Nothing in this clause requires disclosing classified information.

(c) Reporting. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, or as provided in paragraph (f) of this clause, the Contractor shall report the following in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov as follows:

(1) Executive compensation of the prime contractor. The Contractor shall report the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for its preceding completed fiscal year, if-

(i) In the Contractor's preceding fiscal year, the Contractor received-

(A)80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(B)$25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.).

(2) First-tier subcontract information. The Contractor shall report the following information by the end of the month following the month of award of each first-tier subcontract award:

(i) Unique entity identifier for the subcontractor receiving the award and for the subcontractor's ultimate parent company, if the subcontractor has a parent company.

(ii) Name of the subcontractor.

(iii) Amount of the subcontract award.

(iv) Date of the subcontract award.

(v) A description of the products or services (including construction) being provided under the subcontract, including the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the subcontract.

(vi) The subcontract number assigned by the Prime Contractor.

(vii) Subcontractor's physical address.

(viii) Subcontractor's primary performance location.

(ix) The prime contract number, and order number if applicable.

(x) Awarding agency name and code.

(xi) Funding agency name and code.

(xii) Government contracting office code.

(xiii) The applicable North American Industry Classification System code.

(3) Executive compensation of the first-tier subcontractor. The Contractor shall report by the end of the month following the month of award of a first-tier subcontract award and annually thereafter (calculated from the prime contract award date) the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for that subcontractor in the subcontractor's preceding completed fiscal year, if-

(i) In the subcontractor's preceding fiscal year, the subcontractor received-

(A)80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(B)$25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (see http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm).

(d) Restriction. The Contractor shall not split or break down subcontracts to a value below the threshold at the Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.208(e), on the date of subcontract award, to avoid the reporting requirements in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(e) Duration. Continued reporting on first-tier subcontracts is not required unless one of the reported data elements changes during the performance of the subcontract. The Contractor is not required to make further reports after a first-tier subcontract expires.

(f) Exceptions.(1) If the Contractor in the previous tax year had gross income, from all sources, under $300,000, the Contractor is exempt from the requirement to report subcontractor awards.

(2) If a subcontractor in the previous tax year had gross income from all sources under $300,000, the Contractor does not need to report awards for that subcontractor.

(g) Prepopulated data. The Subcontract Reports in SAM will prepopulate with some information from SAM and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). If the FPDS information is incorrect, the Contractor should notify the Contracting Officer. If the SAM information is incorrect, the Contractor is responsible for correcting this information.

(End of clause)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (Deviation Nov 2025)

a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercial and Government Entity code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location (referred to as “CAGE code”); or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA CAGE Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file (referred to as “NCAGE code”).

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) means an identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity.

(b) Active registration.

(1) The Contractor shall maintain an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov during contract performance and through final payment under this contract. To maintain an active registration in SAM, the Contractor shall review at least annually its registration in SAM and validate that the information is current, accurate, and complete.

(2) The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete information. Updating SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c) Novation and change-of-name agreements.

(1) If the Contractor has legally changed its business name or “doing business as” name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used to perform the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in part 42 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to —

(i) Change the legal business name in SAM;

(ii) Comply with the requirements of FAR part 42; and

(iii) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with its written notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(2) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(d) Assignees.

(1) The Contractor shall not change the legal business name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR part 32). Assignees shall be separately registered in SAM.

(2) Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(e) Unique entity identifier (UEI). The Contractor shall ensure that its UEI is maintained throughout the life of the contract.

(f) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Contractor shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract. To update a CAGE code, the Contractor shall initiate the change by updating its SAM registration.

(g) Communicating changes. The Contractor shall communicate any change to its UEI or CAGE code to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so a modification can be issued to update the UEI or CAGE code on this contract. A change in the UEI does not necessarily require a novation.

(End of clause)

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016)(Deviation Nov 2025)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

First-tier subcontract means a subcontract awarded directly by the Contractor to acquire supplies or services (including construction) for performing a prime contract. It does not include the Contractor's supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.

(b) Requirement. The Contractor shall report, according to paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause, annually by October 31, for services performed under this contract during the preceding Government fiscal year (October 1-September 30).

(c) Report elements. The Contractor shall report the following information:

(1) Contract number and, as applicable, order number.

(2) The total dollar amount invoiced for services performed during the previous Government fiscal year under the contract.

(3) The number of Contractor direct labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year.

(4) Data reported by subcontractors under paragraph (f) of this clause.

(d) Remedies. The Contractor shall submit the information required in paragraph (c) of this clause in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (see SAM User Guide). If the Contractor fails to submit the report in a timely manner, the Contracting Officer will exercise appropriate contractual remedies. In addition, the Contracting Officer will make the Contractor's failure to comply with the reporting requirements a part of the Contractor's performance information under the Federal Acquisition Regulation part 42.

(e) Review. Agencies will review Contractor-reported information for reasonableness and consistency with available contract information. If the agency believes that revisions to the Contractor’s reported information are warranted, the agency will notify the Contractor no later than November 15. By November 30, the Contractor shall revise the report, or put its reason in writing for the agency.

(f) First-tier subcontracts.(1) The Contractor shall require each first-tier subcontractor providing services under this contract, with subcontract(s) each valued at or above the thresholds set forth in 4.303(b), to provide the following detailed information to the Contractor in sufficient time to submit the report:

(i) Subcontract number (including subcontractor name and unique entity identifier); and

(ii) The number of first-tier subcontractor direct-labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous Government fiscal year.

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