Water Tank Solicitation-FINAL.docx

SECTION M

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

B.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.1.1 This contract is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract payable entirely in the currency indicated on the SF1442 and within the Task Orders issued under this contract. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment 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. Nor will the contract price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. 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.1.2 Payments based on quantities and unit prices will be made only to the extent specifically provided in the contract Task Order.

B.1.3 This contract contains fixed hourly rates for labor disciplines. All remaining costs, including construction services and additional labor rates not listed and priced in this contract shall be negotiated in accordance with the Scope of Work for each individual Task Order. The actual amount of work to be performed, the time of such performance, the deliverables, and the location of the work will be determined by the Contracting Officer, who will issue formally executed Task Orders to the Contractor. The only work authorized under this contract is that which is performed after receipt of such task orders or after a written Notice to Proceed (NTP) from the Contracting Officer, which is followed by a formally executed task order. A written NTP may be transmitted by regular mail or e-mail.

B.1.4 The term of the contract is one (1) base year with four (4) 12-month option periods. Task Orders awarded during the term of the contract with performance periods that extend beyond the term of the contract will continue to completion of all required tasks.

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE

B.2.1 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 Task Orders issued under this contract. The price for the work required by individual Task Orders and the time set for performance and completion shall be negotiated and set forth in the individual Task Orders issued under this contract. The price set for each Task Order will be firm fixed-price. The task order price shall include all labor (using rates or rates less than those specified in Section B), materials, overhead, insurance required by FAR 52.228-4, Workers' Compensation, Defense Base Act and War-Hazard Insurance, and profit. In task orders, note that profit, overhead, or G&A are not permitted for travel expenses and/or already pre-negotiated fully burdened labor rates specified in Section B.

B.2.2 The Contractor shall provide professional services, labor and materials on a firm fixed-price Task Order basis. In establishing the fixed price for individual task orders, the hourly rates for the required services shall be in accordance with the fixed fully burdened hourly labor rates listed below. The fixed hourly rates below include wages, overhead, G&A, profit and all employee fringe benefits, such as retirement, withholding for FICA and taxes, unemployment, workman's compensation and union dues.

B.3 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CONTRACT QUANTITIES – INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

a) In accordance with the FAR 52.216-22, “Indefinite Quantity”, the minimum for this quantity contract shall be as set forth below. If this contract contains options, the minimum for each option shall apply separately and independently to that option.

Base Year $40,000

b) The maximum for this indefinite quantity-contract (including options) shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services equal to $20,000,000.00

B.4 ORDERING OFFICES:

Contracting Officer U.S. Department of State

A/LM/AQM/FDCD

1701 North Fort Myer Drive Arlington VA 22209

a. The Contracting Offices reflected at paragraphs 2 and 3 above are granted ordering authority under the contract and may, thereby, place orders for services as authorized under the contract. This delegation includes full authority to award and administer task order issued by the said additional ordering office.

b. All authority to change or modify the basic contract remains with the Procuring Contract Office, A/LM/AQM/FDCD.

c. The ordering office shall provide notification of task orders issued under the contract. The notice will include the following information

1. Date of award

2. General description of Task Order requirements TO INCLUDE SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

3. Total dollar amount of the order

4. Performance location

5. Period of Performance

B.5 DELIVERABLE ITEMS AND PRICES

The Contractor shall, upon receipt of duly executed Task Orders, perform all services as required in this contract and such further requirements as may be contained in Task Orders for projects described therein. The Contractor shall complete all work and services under this contract within the period of time specified in task orders issued. No task order shall be issued hereunder after the expiration of this contract.

B.6 TRAVEL AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS

The total amount estimated for reimbursable expenses under this contract cannot be exceeded unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Reimbursements shall not include overhead, G&A, or profit. Contractor's labor costs associated with reimbursable activities are included in the fixed rates of this contract.

Other Direct Costs

Other direct costs (travel, telephone, express delivery, photocopying, etc.) shall not include overhead, G&A, or profit. These costs are provided at actual expense, and shall be included in the fixed price or as a separate line item, the manner of inclusion will be directed by the Contracting Officer in the task order proposal request.

Travel

All travel required under a task order must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer (a fully executed task order/modification constitutes authorization.) The terms and conditions of the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) shall apply to all travel and travelrelated matters authorized under this contract. Travel and travel-related expenses shall not exceed the maximum allowable under the FTR and JTR. Travel, lodging and Per Diem rates shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations/Joint Travel Regulation and other similar authorized costs.

In connection with authorized travel, the following items are to be on a fixed price or cost-reimbursable basis (as directed by Contracting Officer), which will require a receipt for reimbursement: (i) the cost of domestic and overseas economy-class (coach) air fare; (ii) the cost of overseas business-class air fare when authorized (Business-class travel may be authorized when the duration of travel exceeds 14 continuous hours w/o layover and project work begins the day after flight arrival); (iii) the cost of hotel or housing accommodations, meals, and other incidentals when travel is undertaken; (iv) DBA Insurance; and (v) miscellaneous expenses incurred in connection with the travel.

Miscellaneous travel items (taxi fares and other ground transportation expenses incurred in connection with the travel, and, if applicable, passport/visa fees, passport/visa photographs, travelers check fees, and airport taxes) are also to be on a fixed price or cost-reimbursable basis (receipts required) as directed by the Contracting Officer in the task order proposal request.

Upon completion of authorized travel, the contractor shall submit his invoice for payment. Copies of transportation tickets or other evidence that the trip was performed must be included with the invoice, as well as hotel bill and DBA bill.

Contractor shall not travel until a country clearance request has been submitted to the COR and cleared by DS/IS/IND.

U. S Contractor personnel deploying to specific HUMINT threat posts must have a favorable Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification from DS/SI/PSS prior to travel/deployment. DS/IS/IND will notify the COR and the contractor upon issuance of a favorable MRPT and favorable DS name checks. The COR or GTM may then provide such information in the country clearance request to post.

For contractor personnel who already possess Defense Security Service (DSS) personnel security clearances, the contractor may submit investigative data to DS/IS/IND. Personnel whose favorable, in-scope, investigative data is verified by DS/IS/IND will not be required to have separate MRPT conducted.

B.7 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

The cost of any materials or equipment and shipment/packaging/crating required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price Task Order, unless otherwise noted in the Task Order.

B.8 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will not make available to the Contractor any Government-furnished property, except as stated in an individual task order.

B.9 PRICES/COSTS

B.9.1 The fully burdened hourly labor rates listed below have been established for this contract. These rates are the maximum rates allowable under the contract for United States based personnel performing services in the listed disciplines. During Task Order proposal submission, the contractor may propose at a rate less the following rates. These rates will be used for any professional services that may be required by the individual Task Orders, except where local labor is acceptable and available at reduced rates. Rates for local labor shall be established in individual task orders. Certain work as set forth in the task order shall be performed only by Cleared American employees.

B.9.2. The Contractor and or its subcontractors shall provide these CLINS, as described in Section B.9.3. All other costs and level of effort will be negotiated in accordance with the Scope of Work for each individual Task Order.

B.9.3 The following Labor categories shall include all costs including Labor hours, other direct costs, G& A and profit. Quantities are estimates only. The Contractor shall be paid for actual quantities as indicated by Task Order for each CLIN.

The Subcontracted Provider, if any, of each service must be identified. If no Subcontract Provider is identified, the contractor shall provide these with in-house resources.

Contract NOTE: A task Order becomes a contract at time of award, therefore the terms "Contract" and “Task Order" may be read interchangeably in this document.

LABOR CATEGORIES RATES FOR WORLDWIDE PROJECTS

B.9.3.1 Base Year

TBD/TO = To be determined per task order

B.9.3.2 Option Year 1

TBD/TO = To be determined per task order

B.9.3.3 Option Year 2

B.9.3.4 Option Year 3

B.9.3.5 Option Year 4

B.9.3.6 Grand Summary Base Year and Four (4) Option Years (Estimates)

TOTAL LINE ITEM 0001 thru 0027 US$____________

TOTAL LINE ITEM 1001 thru 1027 US$____________

TOTAL LINE ITEM 2001 thru 2027 US$____________

TOTAL LINE ITEM 3001 thru 3027 US$____________

TOTAL LINE ITEM 4001 thru 4027 US$____________

TOTAL BASE + 4 OPTION YEARS US$____________

SECTION B

PRICING

19AQMM20R0075

Worldwide Water Tank Projects

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C.1 BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of State (DoS); Bureau of Overseas Building Operations; Construction, Facilities, and Security Management Directorate; Office of Facility Management; Program Support Division (OBO/CFSM/FAC/PS) has a requirement for assessment, repair and coating of concrete water storage tanks at overseas facilities. The DoS, Office of Logistics Management, on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) has a requirement for concrete repair and interior coatings applications as identified in this statement of work. Services to be provided include furnishing all labor, supervision, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to complete an inspection, provide recommendations, and perform specialized repair and interior coating services, as needed, and in accordance with the specifications set forth in this statement of work.

C.2 OBJECTIVE

The objectives of this requirement are to perform an assessment of the interior of concrete water storage tanks at overseas facilities; develop recommendations and price proposal for their repair and coating (as needed) to ensure their continued safe operation; conduct the repair and coating as approved by OBO; and return the water tanks to service.

C.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This Statement of Work (SOW) is for concrete water storage tank assessment and remediation services at DoS overseas Embassies and Consulates, to support the continued successful operation of these critical facilities. The projects may require condition assessments of the interior of concrete water storage tanks; identification of probable causes of the current condition of the interior of the concrete water storage tanks; recommendations for repairs (to include concrete surface, joints, and cracks); recommendations for NSF 61 certified (or OBO-approved equivalent) high performance coating products with a minimum service life of 25 years (these products may be 2-part elastomeric polyurethane products or other products identified by the responder to this solicitation); completion of all repairs, to include surface preparation and application of approved coatings to extend the operational life of the tank; and successfully returning the water storage tank to service.

Task orders will include furnishing all labor, supervision, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to 1) complete a site inspection and condition assessment of concrete water storage tanks of varying sizes generally ranging from 10,000 to 150,000 liters; 2) Assess the integrity of the overall tank that includes the interior, exterior when applicable, and all piping and venting; 3) develop recommendations and price proposal for remediation of the interior surface of the tank and exterior of the tank if warranted. Remediation will include any necessary repairs to the surface and joints and application of an NSF-61 certified (or OBO-approved equivalent) coating product with a minimum service life of 25 years, such as a 2-part elastomeric polyurethane coating approved for potable use in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation for concrete preparation and coating specification according to NSF approved mil thickness; 4) perform the remediation activities; and 5) return the tanks to service, or any combination thereof.

Specifications in task orders may also include a contractor’s accident prevention plan, applicable safety equipment and worker safety monitoring, connection of temporary utilities, site restoration and clean-up work, and cleaning and disinfecting tanks prior to their return to service to provide a complete, functional water storage tank facility.

The work must comply with OBO-approved and applicable construction/renovation standards and in-accordance with NSF/ANSI 61.

C.4 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

The schedule of services includes the work required to fulfill the requirements of the contract. Any deviation from the criteria contained herein must be approved by the COR before proceeding. The Contractor shall develop and follow a project schedule for all work specified in this contract. The proposed execution schedule as submitted by the Contractor as part of the execution proposal, becomes the project schedule upon written approval by the COR. The schedule shall include the planned work functions for each specific project assigned under this contract by Task Order. Examples of critical milestones that must be included are the dates of:

(a) Task Order Issued

(e) Site Survey Report Due

C.4.1 The approved project schedule shall identify and track all work functions, including that which requires support from DOS personnel and/or disrupts post operations. The project schedule shall indicate the project’s Task Order number, title, geographic location, facility number, work to be performed, and planned and actual dates. Changes or additions to any task that prevent the Contractor from completing the work on time, that change the scope of the work, or change the schedule, shall be reported in writing to the COR for consideration and for approval by the Contracting Officer (CO) as soon as they are known to the Contractor. Deviation from the approved project schedule is permissible only due to Acts of God, emergencies or issues beyond the Contractor’s control, or by approval or direction of the CO. It is very important for the Contractor to maintain the approved project schedule and to accomplish the work according to it, inasmuch as the approved project schedule is the basis against which many of the Contractor’s time-related performance indicators are compared and is used by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and post to coordinate Government activities with the project’s progress.

C.4.2. Site Survey Proposal – On receipt of a Task Order proposal request, the Contractor shall perform the following work:

C.4.2.1 Prepare Site Survey Approach and Schedule. The Contractor shall submit the Site Survey Approach and Schedule to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) not later than the deliverable date indicated on the Task Order Proposal Request which will include a travel plan with the project team names, subcontracted companies, and contact information. The contractor must provide specifics of performing the survey and collecting the information for the project, including a contractor’s accident prevention plan (CAPP) for the assessment. The Travel plan shall include specific information requested in Section H.5.1.2 required for team members to obtain country clearances.

C.4.2.2. Develop a Site Survey Estimate. The Contractor shall submit the Site Survey Estimate to the COR, not later than the deliverable date indicated on the Task Order.

C.4.2.3. Conduct the Site Survey. The site survey will assess the condition of the concrete water storage tanks at the overseas DoS facility (generally referred to as ‘Post’), and results will be used to develop recommendations and a price proposal for the Execution Proposal for Repair/Renovation as needed. This work shall be a firm fixed-priced based on the costs proposal submitted by the Contractor for performing each site survey required by the Task Order. During the Site Survey, the Contractor shall conduct an assessment of the condition of the interior of the concrete water storage tanks and collect site-specific data and information for development of recommendations for repair and coating if needed along with a price proposal for the required work. Tanks will be drained, cleaned and made ready for inspection prior to the Contractor’s arrival. After inspection, tanks must be disinfected per Task Order specifications prior to being put back into service.

The Contractor shall perform the site survey in accordance with the approved Site Survey Schedule. Site Survey Requirements will be addressed in each Task Order. The COR will coordinate the information and data required for the request for country clearance cable at least fifteen (15) working days prior to the team’s scheduled departure

C.4.2.4 Prepare a Site Survey Report. The Contractor shall record and document all observations made during the site survey and submit the Site Survey Report to the COR fully describing the condition of the interior and exterior, when applicable, of the concrete water storage tank(s). The report shall contain all information and data relied upon for the assessment, and shall draw conclusions concerning the probable cause of the current condition based on the investigation conducted. The contractor shall provide all test and inspection data, including electronic data files, photographs, sketches, or drawings, field notes, etc. All documents and data shall be included with the Site Survey Report. Additionally, the contractor, for each deficiency found, shall provide recommended corrective actions to remedy or resolve the problem or issue. The report shall be clear comprehensive and suitable as technical basis for the Execution Proposal for Repair/Renovation project work.

The DoS will review and provide comments in accordance with the project schedule and stipulated performance periods.

C.4.2.5. Execution Proposal for Repair/Renovation. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR a firm, fixed-price cost proposal to satisfactorily complete all work required by the Task Order in accordance with the observations made during the site survey, described in the approved site survey report submitted by the Contractor during this Statement of Work. It will include a comprehensive firm fixed price proposal using the pricing format described in Section J.3.6 to perform recommended repairs and coating (Repair/Renovation). The report must include a work plan, project execution schedule (PES), recommended products and procedures, equipment, materials, Quality Assurance Testing plan (QA Test Plan), schedule, VARs for workers (see Section H.5) and equipment, and other post-specific requirements identified during the site visit and required for completing the necessary activities to repair and coat the interior of the water storage tank(s) and return the tanks to service. The Contractor shall also include in the report a Contractor Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP) for the recommended repairs and coating (Repair/Renovation), to include worker confined space certifications and a confined space entry plan.

The Execution Proposal shall include:

C.4.2.5.1 Design of the Repair/Renovation. Unless otherwise stated in the Task Order, the Contractor shall submit the project design to the COR not later than 15 calendar days following the site visit. The project design shall include a Bill of Materials [BOM], product literature, samples, and standard specification submittals of all materials to be used in the project provided by the contractor. The BOM's shall list the equipment and materials in sufficient detail that OBO/CFSM/FAC/PS can approve the materials and equipment without further elaboration or specifications. Contractor will provide all project management, supervision, confined space labor, general labor, equipment, materials, supplies and miscellaneous items to provide a complete turnkey project according to the SOW for Repair/Renovation and in accordance to manufacturer's recommendation for concrete preparation and coating specification and according to NSF approved mil thickness. The contractor must execute a complete disinfection of the concrete tanks according to AWWA 652-11 standards prior to return to service. The contractor must provide instruction, training and support documentation related to tank coating protection and maintenance activities to Post Facilities Maintenance staff and to the DoS facility engineering and maintenance staff as recommended to protect the coatings.

The project design should take into account the following:

A. The Contractor shall have limited access to or will not be admitted into any structure outside the areas designated for the project except with permission by the COR.

B. Contractor will be responsible to schedule and deliver all necessary equipment and products to the job site. All products to be used shall be in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers bearing manufacturer’s name and label and the following information:

C. Post will provide an area for contractor to store materials. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure materials are in sealed original manufacturer’s containers and stored in a protected area out of the elements. Contractor will keep containers clean and undamaged. Contractor will adhere to manufacturer’s published storage temperature and shelf life recommendations and protect all materials from freezing. Contractor will communicate with the COR and Post to ensure suitable area/space is provided to adhere to these requirements.

D. The Project Director/COR will conduct a pre-Repair/Renovation conference on or near the date of NTP for Repair/Renovation and forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the Contractor’s mobilization to the project site (or as specified in the Task Order). Agenda items will include a review of the general plans, conditions, procedures, and requirements as necessary for the effective scheduling and implementation of the Repair/Renovation work. Parties will review security and material delivery requirements, personnel assigned, and Contract communication procedures as established for the Project. Contractor shall provide specific information requested in Section H.5.1.2 required for team members to obtain country clearances.

E. Additional facility-specific requirements may be incorporated, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Contractor will ensure timely delivery so products will be available at project site when required for installation so not to delay job progress

2. No installation or construction shall begin until approvals by the COR.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials not provided by the DoS, equipment and personnel to manage, administer, and supervise the project. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined by the COR.

4. All materials and equipment incorporated into the project by the Contractor shall be new, unused and in manufacturer original wrapping. It would be the Contractor’s sole responsibility for appropriate storage of all materials and equipment to be used for the project.

5. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, appropriately stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation. Installation will be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Damaged or defective items shall be replaced at no cost to the USG.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the completion of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to buildings or pavement as a result of storage activities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any additional off compound storage areas as required.

7. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing construction, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the COR.

8. The Contractor shall perform the work at the site during the Post’s normal workday hours, unless agreed upon with the COR.

9. Responsibility for connection of temporary utilities to existing utilities including water and power lines will be identified for each task order. All temporary connections to local water and power lines shall be coordinated with Post, the COR, and the Contractor. The U.S. government shall pay all costs incurred in connecting, converting, and transferring the utilities to the work. Responsibilities for making connections may include providing back flow preventer devices on connections to domestic water lines, providing transformers, and disconnections.

10. At the end of each work day, or notification of a temporary stop order, the Contractor shall lower and fix all temporary work platforms and/or harnesses. Contractor shall notify the COR of the temporary barricade locations. Beginning the next workday, the contractor shall remove the temporary barricades before continuing the project.

11. Storm Protection - Should warnings of wind of gale force or stronger be issued, the Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize danger to person, the work and adjacent property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations, and other temporary work.

12. Cleanup - The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of debris on a daily basis and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations

C.4.2.5.2 Cost Proposal for Execution of the Repair/Renovation. Unless otherwise stated in the Task Order, the Contractor shall submit a Cost Proposal for Execution to the COR not later than 15 calendar days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

C.4.2.5.3 Schedule for Execution of the Repair/Renovation Project. . Unless otherwise stated in the Task Order, the Contractor shall submit the Project Schedule to the COR, not later than 15 calendar days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

C.4.2.6. Execution – This work shall be firm, fixed price based on the approved Execution Proposal for Repair/Renovation prepared and submitted by the Contractor. On approval by the COR of the project design, Execution Cost Proposal, and Project Schedule and on the Contractor’s receipt of a Notice to Proceed from the CO, the Contractor shall perform the work as follows:

C.4.2.6.1. On-Site Repair/Renovation Conference A. The contractor and all subcontractors (including, if applicable, an installation sub-contractor and a high performance concrete coating system manufacturer’s representative) shall meet on site with the Post representative and OBO/FAC/PS representative. Particular emphasis shall be placed on the specifications, safety, weather conditions, surface preparation, material application, and inspection.

B. The contractor shall submit to the COR and OBO/FAC/CFSM/PS representative any revisions or changes to the contract terms agreed upon, reasons thereof, and parties agreeing or disagreeing with them.

C. Substrate Conditions: Work will not proceed until substrate preparation and tolerances have been approved by the COR, the approved installation (sub) contractor, the high performance coating system manufacturer’s representative, and the prime contractor.

C.4.2.6.2 Perform the Project Work. The Contractor shall perform the project work to acceptable completion in accordance with the approved Design, Execution Proposal, Project Schedule and contract..

C.4.2.6.3 The Contractor shall proceed with the work to complete it on time in accordance with the approved project schedule.

C.4.2.6.4 All repairs/renovations and equipment, systems, devices, components and apparatus installed by the Contractor shall be commissioned, tested and shall be inspected to confirm they are installed in a manner to protect and preserve the equipment from adverse physical and environmental effects, ensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with industry practice, and to ensure the equipment is installed in accordance with applicable code requirements, and manufacturer recommendations and requirements. The equipment must be a standard manufactured commercially available off-the-shelf product. No custom built equipment will be accepted. All equipment must have a service, operation and maintenance manuals along with internal schematics and wiring diagrams included as part of the installation. No proprietary equipment will be accepted. When the Contractor completes work on a system or piece of equipment included in this contract, that system or piece of equipment shall be free of missing components or defects which would prevent it from functioning as originally intended and/or designed. All work completed by the Contractor shall, after commissioning and testing activities are completed, shall operate, function and provide the intended level of service and/or meet specifically defined performance requirements. Any systems or equipment to be found defective, in operable, non-functional or does not meet specific performance criteria shall be altered, repaired and modified by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. All work that does not pass testing or commissioning shall be corrected as stated herein and retested. All retesting shall be completed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. All testing/commissioning, corrective or repair/replacement work shall be carried to completion to fully comply with equipment/system performance function, including operational checks and cleanup of work site. Except where noted otherwise, replacement components and systems utilized to correct equipment or system problems/deficiencies shall match existing or better in dimensions, finish, color, design, etc. Equipment and/or systems must be maintained by local personnel.

C.4.2.6.5. OBO representatives will accept the work upon satisfactory testing, documentation, and completion of all requirements. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all commissioning testing is completed, documented, and accepted by the Government in accordance with the approved project schedule and approved execution proposal

C.4.2.6.6 The Contractor shall prepare a final summary report and provide this report to the COR. Contents of this report include a summary of all work completed, including surface preparation methods employed, the product application sequence, one copy of maintenance and operating information, the Contractor’s one-year workmanship guarantee, and product literature of all items installed to ensure that all requirements of the Task Order issued by the COR have been met.

C.4.2.6.7. The cost to conduct the commissioning verification, functional performance, and condition acceptance testing, including all tools, equipment, labor, materials, transportation, documentation, and other associated costs, as well as all costs associated with conducting technical training for the OBO and/or post staffs, is part of and shall be included in the firm, fixed price based on the approved execution proposal prepared and submitted.

C.4.2.7. Project Closeout and Final Invoice. Within 30 calendar days following the date of project acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the COR all final project closeout documentation and final invoice.

C.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide construction personnel, equipment, materials, tools and supervision as needed to complete the services that meet the technical requirements in this Statement of Work [SOW]. It is expected that the Contractor shall collaborate closely with Post personnel and OBO/FAC/CFSM/PS representatives.

The contractor shall be responsible for all general construction, rigging and electrical requirements associated with the project. Furthermore, the contractor will be required to initiate and follow each individual task order, which will permit the completion of the project within the required timeframe as estimated in Section C.8 of this SOW.

The contractor will be required to staff the project with competent and qualified management personnel. The general contractor will be required to submit a list of all subcontractors, if needed, which will be used on the project with the submission of their task order proposal.

C.5.1 Contractor Qualifications The Contractor qualifications shall include:

1. Installation must be performed by a business contractor with skilled mechanics having not less than three years’ experience in the assessment, repair, and lining of concrete water storage tanks. The contractor shall be a manufacturer-approved applicator for the recommended coating product and have attended training, on the appropriate use and applicability of the product. The contractor shall be in good standing with the product manufacturer.

2. All of the contractor’s jobsite personnel must be trained in the hazards associated with confined space entry. All personnel entering a manhole must be certified in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.146 for confined space entry.

3. The contractor shall be licensed as a General Contractor in the United States and provide the COR and OBO/FAC/CFSM/PS representative with proof of a general contractor’s license for “the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) or more.”

4. Contractor shall have a Certified Coating Inspector on the project team: Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) – Certified Concrete Coating Inspector and National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) -- Level III Certified Coating Inspector.

5. Contractor’s superintendent shall have been responsible for or managed projects similar in size to this proposed project in the past 3 years in the US. Contractor shall provide references and documentation about the proposed superintendent’s ability and qualifications to meet this requirement.

6. The contractor shall not have any OSHA violations for the past 3 years.

C.5.2 Warranty Upon final acceptance of a project, the Contractor shall commence the workmanship and material warranty periods as specified in each task order. The manufacturer-warrantied period from the date of contract substantial completion will apply for the applied product/seal. This shall be a non-prorated warranty and may not be re-assigned by the contractor.

The contractor shall provide all manufacturers’ warranty information including terms and conditions, manufacturer contact information, installation certifications and other information needed to place the warranty it into full effect. The contractor shall register each installed piece of equipment and product as may be required by the manufacturer on behalf of OBO.

C.6 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

C.6.1 Acceptable Coating System A high performance NSF 61 certified elastomeric polyurethane concrete coating system, or OBO-approved equivalent, will be applied to the interior surface of the concrete water storage tanks according to manufacturer’s instructions. OBO/CFSM/FAC/PS must approve any products recommended for application.

C.6.2 Performance Criteria for Coating System The system shall also be tolerant of specific site conditions as submitted by the COR or COR authorized representative. Physical properties of the coatings shall meet or exceed those listed on the product data sheet for the specified concrete coating system.

C.6.3 Acceptable Products Used during Assessment and Repair/Renovation

All products used during assessment and repair/renovation (including but not limited to grout, rebar coating, mortars, primers, etc…)must be approved by OBO/CFSM/FAC/PS prior to use.

C.7 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

C.7.1 Surface Preparation and Repairs The concrete surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and prepared in accordance with approved product manufacturer’s recommendations, with previous coatings removed and all oil, dust, grease, dirt, and loose rust removed to ensure adequate adhesion.

C.7.2 Coating Application Prior to coating application, the Contractor shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the manufacturers written installation procedures, product handling and safety procedures at a pre-coating application review meeting with the D0S. During the application process, the Contractor shall comply with manufacturers written installation procedures and individual product data sheet application bulletins including the recommended spreading rate per coat for the minimum and maximum mils thickness.

C.7.3 Inspection and Testing

A. The Contractor shall have on site and make available for inspection during the work monitoring and testing data from their quality assurance testing plan (QA Test Plan).

B. The contractor shall provide with project close out documents all data and test results from the QA Test Plan.

C. The DoS shall review quality assurance testing plan results and visually inspect the finished work for:

1. Uncured material

2. Inadequate thickness

3. Pinholes

4. Blisters

5. Delamination

6. Foreign matter

7. Unspecified materials

D. The contractor shall repair any coating defects in accordance with manufacturers requirements prior to project substantial completion

C.8 SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall commence work under this contract no later than 45 days after the issuance of a specific task order, execute the work in-accordance with manufacturer specifications/applications, and achieve final completion and acceptance including final cleanup of the premises and return of the water storage tanks to service within the period specified. Expected milestones for individual task orders are listed below:

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses.

Clauses numbered 652.XXX… Are Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) Clauses.

D.1 MATERIALS SHIPPING ADDRESS

D.1.1 Materials delivered to the site shall be marked in accordance with Section/Paragraph C.4.2. Specific delivery addresses will be provided in the Task Order.

D.1.2 All unclassified data shall be prepared for shipping in accordance with the best commercial practices.

D.2 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DELIVERY, MAIL AND COURIER ADDRESSES

D.2.1 Unclassified and SBU hand-carry deliveries from the contractor to DoS shall be made to the following address between the hours 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The contractor shall advise the intended recipient of the materials and estimated time of arrival a minimum of 24 hours prior to dispatching the package by courier.

U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations Attn: Stephen Siebert, COR 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1202 Arlington VA 22209

D.2.2 Unclassified and SBU packages sent via U.S. Mail, Registered or Certified Mail and shall be addressed as follows:

U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management A/LM/AQM/FDCD – SA-6A, Suite 400 Attn: Rachel Carria Gaspard P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station Arlington VA 22219

D.2.3 Unclassified and SBU packages sent via commercial courier service shall be addressed as follows:

U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations Attn: Stephen Siebert, COR 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1202 Arlington VA 22209

D.3 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR MAIL AND COURIER SHIPMENT OF DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS

D.3.1 Separate packaging of electronic media and hardcopy material The Contractor and any associated subcontractors will package all paper documents and drawings separately from electronic media, regardless of its classification. Specifically, electronic media (such as CDs) will be transported in electronic media packages that contain no other hard copies of any kind, beyond that of transfer/receipt documentation. Paper drawings and documents will be packaged separately. (same as Joy’s example)

D.3.2 Double-wrapping and addressing of packages For all shipping methods, the prime contractor and any associated subcontractors will ensure that all project documentation, regardless of classification, is double-wrapped with both layers addressed properly and labeled with the sender’s address. Document tracking receipts should be packaged inside the inner wrapping with the materials the receipt describes. No indication of the classification or sensitivity should appear on the outer wrapper. Unclassified and SBU packages addressed to overseas facilities or sites may not have the words “blueprints” or “drawings” displayed on the outer wrapper.

D.3.3 Packaging heavy materials in appropriate containers In applying the above double-wrapping and addressing procedures, items sent via US mail or commercial carrier weighing more than one (1) pound shall be enclosed within an appropriately sized double-walled box or, for rolled drawings, a manufactured mailing tube. The cardboard box or mailing tube counts as the second layer of wrap.

D.4 DOCUMENTATION OF SHIPMENTS

The Contractor shall submit the documentation required by contract clauses 52.247-63, Preference For U.S.-Flag Air Carriers (Jun 2003)(See Section/ Paragraph I.79), and 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (See Section/Paragraph I.80), as follows:

One legible copy of a onboard rated and freighted ocean bill of lading for each shipment to both;

(i) The COR, and

(ii) The U.S. DOT - Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift/Civilian Agencies Division. The documentation must be furnished with 20 working days of the date of loading for shipments originating in the US, and 30 working days for shipments originating outside…