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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

US Department of Labor

Job Corps Acquisition Services

200 Constitution Ave, NW N-4643

JCAS

Washington DC 20210

Department of Labor

Job Corps Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW, Room N-4643 Washington, DC 20210

BRYAN RAMSO 202-693-3618

x 04/29/2021

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

Design/Build Center Redevelopment at the Arecibo Job Corps Center in Garrochales, Puerto Rico

The work involves design and construction services for Center Redevelopment at the

Arecibo Job Corps Center, using the Master Plan dated December 4, 2019 and the Solar

Farm Study dated November 13, 2019, as the basis of design for the development of the project.

- This requirement has been set-aside for a competitive Total Small Business

- The estimated price range is more than $10,000,000

- Please Reference Section C for the Statement of Work.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 936 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

06/01/2021

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

US Department of Labor Job Corps Acquisition Services

200 Constitution Ave, NW N-4643

JCAS

Washington DC 20210

Ronette C. McBean-Felder

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 150

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Delivery: 02/02/2024

Delivery Location Code: ETA (DFAM)

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

200 CONSTITUTION AVE, NW

ROOM N4464 - OFFICE OF JOB CORPS

ATTN: PERRYN GIVENS

ATTN: JOHANNES HOFFMAN

Washington Dc DC 20210 US

0001 Design and Construction of Center Redevelopment at Arecibo JCC:

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work for the design and construction of the Center Redevelopment at

Arecibo JCC. Project consists of phased construction of new buildings totaling to approximately 51,400 gross square feet.

Demolition of existing buildings, structures and utilities; site improvements in the form of general landscaping, roads, parking, septic and storm drainage. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, and profit and all cost for project General

Requirements.

Product/Service Code: Y1CZ

Period of Performance: 07/12/2021 to 02/02/2024

0002 Bonding (Performance and Payment Bonds):

These items are cost reimbursable items and will be reimbursed on a dollar per dollar basis

(actual expenses) upon receipt of bonds and proof of payment to the surety.

Product/Service Code: Y1CZ

Period of Performance: 07/12/2021 to 02/02/2024

0003 Optional CLIN for Design and Construction of

Solar Farm at Arecibo JCC:

The contractor shall complete all work outlined

Continued ...

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

4 150

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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in the Statement of Work for the design and construction of the Center Redevelopment at the

Arecibo JCC. Project consists of a solar farm to supply the Center’s electrical load requirements up to 30% of its total use as recommended in the

Solar Farm Study. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, and profit and all cost for project General

Requirements.

Product/Service Code: Y1CZ

Period of Performance: 07/12/2021 to 02/02/2024

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – FORM

A.1 STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B – PRICING

B.1 PRICING

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

B.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

B.6 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

B.7 MODIFICATION PRICING – FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD COMPUTATION

B.8 DELIVERABLE – RELEASABLE COPIES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE OF LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.5 DESIGN-BUILD TEAM INTEGRITY

E.6 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

F.3 FAR 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

F.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.6 SCHEDULES

F.7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS

F.8 DELIVERABLES/SUBMITTALS

F.9 PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

F.10 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS

F.11 SUSPENSION OF WORK - NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

F.12 NOTICES TO PROCEED (NTP)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 DOLAR 2952.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (MAY 2004)

G.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

G.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

G.4 OPERATIONS, STORAGE AREAS AND SECURITY

G.5 PROJECT SAFETY

G.6 DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

G.7 DETAILED ESTIMATE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

G.8 MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS (Application for Payment)

G.9 METHOD OF PAYMENT

Arecibo Job Corps Center & Design-Build Center Redevelopment

G.10 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS

G.11 INVOICE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

G.12 TEST RESULTS

G.13 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

G.14 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

G.15 REFERENCED STANDARDS

G.16 FURNISHING INFORMATION AND RECORDS

G.17 DOL 2018-03 RECORDS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (AUGUST 2018)

G.18 DOL 2018-02 DOL MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

(AUGUST 2018)

G.19 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

H.2 PROPOSAL PREPARATION COST

H.3 SUBCONTRACTING RESPONSIBILITIES

H.4 GENERAL DECISION NUMBER

H.5 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.6 NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGES

H.7 CONTRACT NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

H.8 SUBMISSION OF CORRESPONDENCE

H.9 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS

H.10 INSURANCE

H.11 BOND REQUIREMENTS

H.12 SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION

H.13 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

H.14 DOCUMENTS - OWNERSHIP AND USE

H.15 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

H.16 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

H.17 INITIATION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

H.18 PERMITS

H.19 OVERTIME WORK

H.20 REQUIREMENT FOR SHOP DRAWINGS

H.21 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

H.22 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

H.23 ASSIGNMENT

H.24 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS

H.25 OTHER SERVICES NOT TO RELIEVE CONTRACTOR

H.26 OTHER CONTRACTORS

H.27 ERRONEOUS REPRESENTATIONS

H.28 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

H.29 NOTIFICATION OF DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

H.30 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

H.31 PRESERVATION OF REFERENCE POINTS AND BENCHMARKS

H.32 ORGANIZATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

H.33 SPECIAL UTILITY PROVISION

H.34 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

H.35 ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION OF THE WORK

H.36 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

H.37 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

H.38 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

H.39 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

H.40 INSTALLATION RULES AND REGULATIONS/CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

H.41 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

H.42 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL

H.43 HAZARDOUS OCCUPATION ORDERS

Arecibo Job Corps Center & Design-Build Center Redevelopment

H.44 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

H.45 RESTRICTION ON USE OF DOL FUNDS FOR LOBBYING

H.46 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

H.47 DEFINITIONS

H.48 CONFERENCES

H.49 MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS

H.50 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

H.51 TRAFFICKING PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN CERTIFICATION

H.52 REPORTING ACCIDENTS

H.53 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H.54 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

H.55 KEY PERSONNEL

H.56 DOL 2020-01 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL TELEWORK (JANUARY 2020)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2021)

I.3 FAR 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY

2014)

I.4 FAR 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

I.5 FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

I.6 FAR 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

I.7 FAR 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-

DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 WAGE DETERMINATION LINK

J.2 JCH 814 Link, DESIGN PROTOTYPES, HPSB TOOL & SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES

J.3 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

J.4 STANDARD FORM 1413 – STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

J.5 DOL JOB CORPS PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

J.6 CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) CHECKLIST

J.7 SCHEDULE OF VALUES (SOV) CHECKLIST

J.8 OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS

J.9 JOB CORPS HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

J.10 REFERENCED ADDITIONAL REPORTS AND STUDIES

Part IV -- Representations and Instructions

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 FAR 52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985)

K.3 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

K.4 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2018)

K.5 FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

K.6 FAR 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2020)

K.7 FAR 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (JUN 2020)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Arecibo Job Corps Center & Design-Build Center Redevelopment

L.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 FAR 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29

(AUG 1998)

L.3 FAR 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014)

L.4 FAR 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

L.5 FAR 52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA

INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

(JUN 1988)

L.6 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.7 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.8 FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

L.9 FAR 52.236-27 I SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)--ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

L.10 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.11 FAR 52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

L.12 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.13 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 INTRODUCTION

M.2 EVALUATION OF OFFERS

M.3 EVALUATION OF PRICE

M.4 BASIS OF AWARD

M.5 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

M.6 JOINT VENTURE/SIGNED STATEMENT OF JV INTENT AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTNERSHIP

M.7 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Part I - The Schedule

SECTION B

PRICING

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B.1 PRICING

B.1.1 As a firm-fixed price contract, the contract price includes all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to accomplish the design and construction required by the Contract Documents, including applicable customs duties, transportation to the site, storage, premiums for insurance and bonds required by the Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

B.1.2 The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services as called for and required by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto. The maximum time allowable for performance has been identified in Section/Paragraph F.1, clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference FAR 11.404(b)). The price is firm fixed-price and shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, overhead and cost for insurance.

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

PROJECT TITLE: DESIGN BUILD – CENTER REDEVLOPEMENT AT ARECIBO JCC

CONTRACTOR COMPLETES CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN):

CLINs 0001 through 0003

CLIN 0001 Design and Construction of Center Redevelopment at Arecibo JCC:

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work for the design and construction of the Center Redevelopment at Arecibo JCC. Project consists of phased construction of new buildings totaling to approximately 51,400 gross square feet. Demolition of existing buildings, structures and utilities; site improvements in the form of general landscaping, roads, parking, septic and storm drainage. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, and profit and all cost for project General Requirements.

Design and Construction Services 1 JOB $____________________

CLIN 0002 Bonding (Performance and Payment Bonds):

These items are cost reimbursable items and will be reimbursed on a dollar per dollar basis (actual expenses) upon receipt of bonds and proof of payment to the surety.

Bonds Reimbursement 1 Lump Sum $____________________

CLIN 0003 Optional CLIN for Design and Construction of Solar Farm at Arecibo JCC:

The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work for the design and construction of the Center Redevelopment at the Arecibo JCC. Project consists of a solar farm to supply the Center’s electrical load requirements up to 30% of its total use as recommended in the Solar Farm Study. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, and profit and all cost for project General Requirements.

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Design and Construction Services 1 JOB $____________________

The method for evaluation stated in the solicitation, will be utilized during the evaluation of Optional CLIN 0003.

The Government reserves the right to unilaterally exercise the Option CLIN 0003 within 30 days of contract award. The completion date shall coincide with the completion date of CLIN 0001.

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The resulting contract will include Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) that are Firm Fixed-Price, with the exception of Bonds Reimbursement costs. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, services or labor, or because of the contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

B.4 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price.

B.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

References:

I1 52.245-1 Government Property

B.5.1 In accordance with referenced clauses, the following Government Furnished Equipment and materials will be provided for incorporation into the work by the contractor. The equipment, systems components and parts will be furnished in sufficient quantities and in sufficient time to allow the contractor to complete the construction work as scheduled in accordance with the approved design.

N/A

B.6 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Request for Proposal questions are submitted via e-mail directly to the Contract Specialist (CS) and will be responded to via issuance of an amendment. The Question and Answers (Q&A) does not change the RFP. The Q&A is intended to clarify requirements and to reflect the parties understanding of the specific RFP performance requirements at time of award. The initial RFP as amended shall form the contract between the contracting parties. The Q&A will be reviewed and utilized during the course of contract execution and performance to ensure the descriptive and instructive clarifications provided and used to assure understanding of the performance requirements and relied on during the RFP and proposal development phase are implemented.

B.7 MODIFICATION PRICING – FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD COMPUTATION

B.7.1 The contractor shall identify in its proposal the accounting method it will utilize to compute and recover costs incurred at or in the vicinity of the job site incident to performing the work, such as the cost of superintendence, timekeeping and clerical work, engineering, utility costs, supplies, material handling, restoration and cleanup, etc. (“Field Office Overhead”), if applicable, in contract modifications. The contractor may choose any acceptable distribution base for allocating its Field Office Overhead pool(s) to particular cost objectives, but not more than one. The identified method of accounting for Field Office Overhead shall be utilized consistently throughout the performance of the contract.

B.8 DELIVERABLE – RELEASABLE COPIES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits withholding information under several exemptions, including Exemption 4 which protects "trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person [that is] privileged or

PRICING

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Arecibo Job Corps Center & Design-Build Center Redevelopment confidential," 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4). Within five business days of contract award, the contractor shall provide a statement that the contract is available for full disclosure under the FOIA or provide a scanned PDF of the redacted copy of the contract identifying the specific potions the contractor believes are covered by the particular exemption requested. Any redactions must be fully supported under the FOIA. In the event the Government notifies the contractor that it does not agree with a proposed redaction, the contractor shall have five business days to submit additional information to support the requested redaction. For subcontracts, within 5 business days of the contractor's award of any subcontract over $500,000 the contractor shall provide the Government a scanned PDF copy of the subcontract with a statement that the copy is either available for full disclosure, or identifying the specific portions believed to be covered by the particular exemption requested. Redactions should be limited to those protections provided under the FOIA. Following the Procedures above, the Government has the right to notify the contractor of any disagreement with proposed redaction or exemption requests.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

DESIGN-BUILD SCOPE OF WORK

FOR

ARECIBO JOB CORPS CENTER REDEVELOPMENT

AT THE

ARECIBO JOB CORPS CENTER

GARROCHALES, PUERTO RICO

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

PREPARED BY:

JANUARY 2021 PROJECT NO. 4018

DBSOW

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GENERAL

II. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

A. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS

1. Code of Federal Regulations

2. National and State Building Codes

3. Permits and Licenses

B. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES

1. JCH-814: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers

2. Equipment Manual

3. TAG J: Health and Wellness Facilities Guidelines

C. OTHER STANDARDS

1. Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Analyses

2. Sustainable Design and Building Requirements

3. Energy Conservation

4. Environmentally Preferable Products

5. Asbestos-Containing Materials and PCB Fluorescent Light Ballasts

6. Commissioning

7. Existing Facility Investigative Survey

D. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. Center Operation

2. Contractor’s Responsibilities

3. Submittal Requirements

4. Web Based Project Management System

5. Building Design

6. Equipment

7. Optional Provisions

8. Site Visits - Construction Observation – Construction Progress Meetings

9. As-Built Drawings

10. Availability of Existing Documents

11. Integrated Design Process (IDP)

12. Verification of Construction Sustainability Measures

III. USE OF THE SITE

IV. EXTENT OF WORK

A. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES

1. Design Objectives

2. Site Improvements

3. Site Survey

4. Demolition

5. Site Utilities

B. GENERAL BUILDING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. Architectural

2. Structural

3. Mechanical/Plumbing

4. Electrical

5. Fire Protection

6. SECURITY

7. Radon

8. Warranties

C. FUNCTIONAL BUILDING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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1. General

V. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS/ SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. Quality Requirements

2. Temporary Facilities and Controls

3. Adherence to Scope of Work

4. Incidental Cutting and Patching

5. Coordination of Work

VI. SKETCHES

A. LOCATION MAP

B. VICINITY MAP

C. Existing SITE PLAN

D. EXTERIOR SECURITY CAMERAL LOCATIONS

E. SPACE REQUIREMENTS

F. ROOM DATA SHEET EXAMPLE

VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE

ATTACHMENT 1 – DB CONTRACTOR QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT 2 – QUALITY CONTROL, TESTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

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DESIGN-BUILD SCOPE OF WORK

ARECIBO JOB CORPS CENTER REDEVELOPMENT

ARECIBO JOB CORPS CENTER

GARROCHALES, PUERTO RICO

I. GENERAL

The work involves design and construction services for Center Redevelopment at the Arecibo Job Corps Center, using the Singhofen & Associates Master Plan dated December 4, 2019 and the Singhofen & Associates Solar Farm Study dated November 13, 2019, as the basis of design for the development of the project.

Base Pricing shall include, phased construction of new buildings totaling to approximately 51,400 gross square feet. Demolition of existing buildings, structures and utilities. The work includes, but is not limited to, site improvements in the form of general landscaping, roads, parking, septic and storm drainage with connection to all utility lines, which includes a new six inch (6”) water service brought into the Center from PR 682, and site lighting and security. The work includes services for design and construction for the renovation or additions in building(s) 13, 15, 18, and 34 at the Arecibo Job Corps Center. The extent of the phased work is described in Parts IV & V of this Scope of Work (SOW).

Add Alternate pricing shall include the design and construction of a solar farm to supply the Center’s electrical load requirements up to 30% of its total use as recommended in the Singhofen & Associates Solar Farm Study.

The objective of the Center Redevelopment design and construction is to reconfigure the existing campus layout to provide a permanent solution to the periodic flooding that currently affects the lower campus and to enhance the overall Center environment for educational and vocational development for the Job Corps students.

The design shall comply with identified and targeted standards established by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system; however, no LEED Certification is required.

“Contractor Quick Reference Checklist,” Attachment 1, is a required form that identifies a simplified but not all inclusive list of issues that the Contractor needs to address as due diligence items during the design phase. The JCH-814 paragraphs shown provide an initial design reference; however, reference to other sources may be required to fully address the issue.

“Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services Requirements”, Attachment 2, outlines the minimum quality control, testing, and inspection procedures and practices which are required to ensure the completed construction meets or exceeds both the contract requirements and the Government-accepted contractor design.

“Outline Specifications” at Attachment 3 are to be used as reference guide only for the Contractor to establish design and construction standards and material and product property standards that are minimally acceptable to the Department of Labor (Department). It is intended that this partial outline specification shall be used as a Basis of Design only and not as a project manual. The Contractor is not restricted to the materials and products specified as outlined in this specification. The Contractor shall modify the partial outline specification as required to meet the design.

II. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

A. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS

The Contractor shall conform to:

1. Code of Federal Regulations

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a) Safety and Health………………………………………..OSHA CFR Part 1926.62

For bidding purposes, the contractor shall assume that there is no lead paint present. If lead paint is discovered during the Work the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

Because the work may disturb painted wall surfaces provide the services of an independent industrial hygiene consultant to conduct representative paint sampling as necessary (in buildings erected before 1979) to determine the lead content of painted surfaces affected by the renovation. If lead paint is identified on surfaces to be disturbed by renovation activities, the Contractor shall include the following information in the project documents:

The locations and concentrations of lead-containing paint in areas affected by the renovation.

A requirement of the contractor to comply with the OSHA Lead Standard for Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926.62), and other environmental or occupational safety and health regulations as applicable.

A statement prohibiting scraping or sanding of lead painted surfaces. Where removal or demolition of lead painted building components is required, these building components shall be removed intact wherever possible.

A requirement that all construction debris shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable solid and hazardous waste regulations. It is anticipated that lead-painted building components will be disposed as normal construction debris.

b) Disability/Accessibility…………………………………………….28 CFR Part 36

The design must be in strict conformance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) of 2007 from the General Services Administration. The Contractor shall conduct a thorough research of these guidelines and, without exception, comply to the fullest extent, including those guidelines pertaining to the visually and hearing impaired.

No deviations from these guidelines are allowed. However, if the Contractor, at any Design Review Submittal, demonstrates that the compliance requirements would be technically infeasible or that compliance will cause an undue burden as defined by the guidelines, the Contractor is obligated to notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, for a final decision on such requirements.

(These standards can be printed from the website at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html).

c) Life Safety Code……………………………………………………….NFPA-101

The Contractor’s responsibility for safety related requirements extends to all impacted areas and access ways affected by the work.

2. National and State Building Codes

The architect/engineer contractor shall conform to all applicable construction codes, ordinances, and regulations including the most recent building codes adopted by Commonwealth of Puerto Rico used in the local area, laws and local ordinances or the International Building Code, whichever is the most stringent. Deviations and interpretations shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

Consider whether special requirements should be included because of the geographic location, i.e.

hurricane, heavy wind, or storm features for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

3. Permits and Licenses

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The Arecibo Job Corps Center is a leased facility.

The Contractor shall research, and be responsible for obtaining and paying for, all regulatory, permitting and licensing requirements required to perform this work in Garrochales, Puerto Rico and in accordance with JCH-814, Section 1.7. No drawings or specifications shall be submitted for building permits unless express notification in writing is received from the Contracting Officer (CO).

Coordinate all appropriate permits with the Lessor, the local Department of Natural Resources and Energy, and the Regulations and Permit Administration (ARPE).

B. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES

1. JCH-814: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers

Job Corps publication JCH-814, September 2013 "Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers," including Amendment 1 dated September 2015, is a companion document to this scope of work. This reference will from this point forward be referenced as “JCH-814.”

The JCH-814 can be found at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/jch814. It presents the Contractor additional design criteria not specifically stated in the scope of work. Where conflicts occur between the requirements of the contract and JCH-814, the requirements of the contract shall take precedence.

2. Equipment Manual

The “Design Guide for Prototype Buildings – Welcome Center, Recreation Building, and Cafeteria” Are available for download and use at above mentioned link. The Contractor and its consultants shall use these manuals as a guide and coordinate with the Department of Labor to determine the actual equipment required.

3. TAG J: Health and Wellness Facilities Guidelines

Incorporated into JCH 814 as Exhibit 3, the Job Corps Technical Assistance Guide, “TAG J: Health and Wellness Facilities Guidelines.” The Contractor and its consultants shall use this manual in developing actual space layouts and as a guide in understanding the interrelationships of functional areas in health service facilities of a Job Corps Center. This document can be located on the following link:

www.solicitationattachments.com.

C. OTHER STANDARDS

1. Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Analyses

LCC shall be utilized as the basis for recommendations in making the selections of energy sources, systems and equipment, and building materials. However, the design must be consistent and in accordance with the extent of the scope of work and the budget. At the 15% Schematic submittal, the LCC analyses for the mechanical systems and fuel shall be submitted with recommendations for review, and shall be approved and revised as necessary as equipment is selected and specified. The LCC's shall be run on NIST's BLCC and Discount software programs. On request, the Department of Labor will furnish this software to the Contractor free of charge. The BLCC program shall be run on the OMB A-94 guidelines, using the discount factor from the latest edition of OMB Circular No. A-94 under “Real Interest Rates.”

The BLCC software is also available on the Federal Energy Management Program website at https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/building-life-cycle-cost-programs under the heading “BLCC 5.3 (latest version)” for a Windows version.

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2. Sustainable Design and Building Requirements The project shall use design methodologies, materials, systems and components that will minimize negative environmental impacts, increase energy efficiency and make use of renewable energy technologies. Within budget constraints it shall embody best current sustainable design and building practices. The project team is to propose the highest possible implementation of these strategies for consideration by the Department of Labor (Department), the Department’s Regional office, and the Job Corps Center.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 13834, new buildings and renovations will incorporate the Guiding Principles (GP) to the extent practical and that are lifecycle cost effective. To comply with the EOs, refer to the tab titled "Compliance Summary Checklist” in Attachment 2, Job Corps High Performance and Sustainable Buildings New Buildings Compliance Tool. The compliance tool may be downloaded from http://www.solicitationattachments.com. The Contractor shall use the Compliance Forms and instructions included in the Tool as a guide for implementing the Guiding Principles. The Summary Checklist provides a quick list of the Guiding Principles and the actions required to achieve them. As Guiding Principles are met, marking the corresponding checkbox on the Compliance Forms will populate a total percentage of Guiding Principles achieved. The Compliance Forms also provide a space for notes or to list supporting documents. In the event that a Guiding Principle cannot be met, the Compliance Forms also provide an opportunity to explain the reason why. The Summary Checklist provides a quick view to easily review compliance overtime.

To the extent required by this scope of work, the Contractor’s design team shall incorporate the requirements of the Guiding Principles into the design and verify implementation. Upon project completion, each team member is to fill out and sign the compliance form for each assigned category and provide the exhibits required per the Job Corps High Performance and Sustainable Buildings New Buildings Compliance Tool. Each compliance form is provided on a separate tab in the compliance tool.

The team member/professional is to fill out the "Confirmation" section of each form and provide exhibits as noted in "Required Exhibits."

In the event that special circumstances exist that prevent compliance with one of Guiding Principles categories, the appropriate team member may use the "Compliance Notes" field to describe why the project could not achieve compliance. This field may also be used to describe any unique or alternative compliance method, if previously approved by the Department. Provide copies of emails or letters from the Department that approve any decisions for non-compliance with a Guiding Principle category.

There shall be at least one sustainable design accredited professional as an integral and active member of the design team.

The project shall also meet required energy use and sustainability goals as described below and as noted in the JCH-814.

The Contractor shall engage in an integrated design process as defined in the JCH-814.

The Contractor shall verify construction phase sustainability measures as detailed in the JCH-814 and as noted on the respective Compliance Forms. The specifications shall include requirements to provide any necessary documentation.

3. Energy Conservation

All new work is to be designed and constructed in accordance with energy conservation opportunities and applicable federal directives. In response to energy conservation concerns, all proposed construction shall conform to the current edition of the Model Energy Code of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 for all buildings except low rise residential buildings. Low rise residential buildings, three stories or fewer above grade, shall conform to the International Energy Conservation Code IECC 2015. The ASHRAE 90.1 -2016 standards or IECC 2015 for low rise residential buildings shall be used as a baseline for energy comparisons.

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It is the Department of Labor’s policy to purchase energy and water consuming products which are in the upper 25% of energy and water efficiency whenever practicable and cost effective. All work must be designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (or latest version), which includes Sections 103, 104, 109, 131, 553; Executive Order 13834; and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes and directives. New equipment shall be Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program designated products where applicable.

Building annual energy consumption calculations, methods and presentation shall conform to nationally recognized standards such as found in ASHRAE Handbooks. A calculation summary statement of the estimated annual energy consumption, expressed in BTU/GSF/YR shall be submitted with the 30%, 60% and final review submittal [modify to match submittal requirements] for the building. Building energy shall include lighting, all HVAC energy including heating, cooling, and ventilating loads, fans and pump motors energy, and domestic hot water supply energy.

The Contractor shall submit an energy analysis per ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Appendix G showing that the design reduces energy consumption by at least 30% compared to the baseline building. This analysis will be provided with the 30% design submission and will be revised as necessary with succeeding submittals.

The Contractor shall evaluate options for the use of energy and water conservation measures in building design and shall include a description of recommended options in the DESIGN NARRATIVE (see JCH- 814 for narrative requirements).

In addition to the guidelines in JCH-814 Section 7.3.1, the A/E Contractor shall evaluate and provide preference for:

a) domestic hot water by solar hot water heating.

b) use of energy and water conservation measures in building design,

c) tankless water heaters,

d) wind energy,

e) biomass, and

f) other measures suitable to the project location.

4. Environmentally Preferable Products

The Contractor shall evaluate options for the use of environmentally preferable products and environmentally preferable building design and shall include a description of recommended options in the DESIGN NARRATIVE (see JCH-814 for narrative requirements).

5. Asbestos-Containing Materials and PCB Fluorescent Light Ballasts

An asbestos survey of the center’s buildings was conducted in May, 1990. The results of the survey and subsequent lab tests confirm the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in certain locations of the buildings. A copy of the report is available for information and download from:

http://www.solicitationattachments.com/areciboredevelop. It is not intended that all asbestos identified in the report be removed. Asbestos containing materials shall only be removed as necessary to complete the rehabilitation work.

Friable ACM shall be abated prior to building demolition. Non-friable ACM shall be abated prior to building demolition only as necessary to comply with the EPA National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) (40 CFR 61 Subpart M), and applicable State and Local regulations.

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All asbestos abatement or PCB ballast removal shall be done by licensed, trained asbestos workers, supervisors, and contractors. An asbestos abatement work plan shall be prepared by a licensed, trained asbestos project designer for submittal. Asbestos abatement work plan shall include the list and location of materials to be abated, methods of abatement, containment setup and location, decontamination procedures, respiratory protection, all worker licenses, training certifications and medical certifications, and disposal plan including transportation and final disposal location. All asbestos work shall be done in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall provide the services of an independent industrial hygienist or environmental consultant to conduct on-site project monitoring and air monitoring services during asbestos abatement, including laboratory services as needed. The consultant shall:

a) Conduct a field investigation to identify ACM affected by the rehabilitation activities. The field investigation shall include destructive testing as required to identify and quantify the presence of ACM. Where a field investigation is required to be performed in an occupied building, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Department and the center operator to determine the appropriate after-hours schedule for conducting of the investigation. It is not intended that the ACM previously identified will be retested. However, suspect ACM not previously identified should be sampled to determine asbestos-content.

b) Conduct a field investigation for PCB fluorescent light ballasts for light fixtures impacted by this project only. The consultant shall not sample dielectric fluid from ballasts but shall rely on labeling to determine PCB status. Unlabeled ballasts shall be assumed to be PCB-containing. Note leaking PCB ballasts for special removal and disposal per 40 CFR 761.

c) Conduct on-site project monitoring and air-monitoring services during asbestos abatement including laboratory services as needed:

I. Baseline air sampling (prior to abatement) with Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) laboratory analyses.

II. In-progress air monitoring and sampling with PCM laboratory analyses.

III. Final visual clearance inspections and final clearance air sampling using aggressive air sampling techniques. Sampling shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements.

IV. Submit a final abatement report certifying that asbestos abatement work has been completed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Note: The contractor will pay for all costs for additional sampling and analyses resulting from improper execution of the asbestos removal or final clean up.

6. Commissioning

The new buildings shall be commissioned by an experienced Commissioning Agent (CxA).

Commissioning standards shall be per the Building Commissioning Association’s Building Commissioning Handbook, Second Edition. Building Commissioning shall be as indicated on the Building Commissioning Compliance Form. The CxA may be from an independent firm hired by the Contractor or a member of the contractors ‘design team firm, but not a member of the design team itself. In addition, the CxA shall:

a) Provide 30%, 60% and 100% design phase reviews and comment of selected mechanical systems.

These reviews are to be included in the design submissions.

b) Participate in the 30% and 60% design phase Integrated Design workshop.

c) Provide commissioning services during the installation, start up and operational phases of electrical and mechanical systems.

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d) Provide training and orientation of commissioned systems to the appointed maintenance and operations staff. The CxA shall provide a video of this training.

e) Provide a systems operating manual for the facility maintenance staff with the information needed to understand and optimally operate the commissioned systems

7. Existing Facility Investigative Survey

The project site was the subject of a 2002 Hydrologic Study, where a site survey and geotechnical investigation was conducted. These documents are available for information and download at above mentioned link in the table of contents. The Contractor shall update said surveys and use the revised findings as the basis of design herein. See Section IV. EXTENT OF WORK.

For work on existing buildings proposed for demolition and rehabilitation for which plans are not available, the Contractor shall perform an investigative survey to determine if there are hidden conditions or elements which will impact the proposed design. Demolition may be required to expose suspected unknown elements.

a) The survey…