19BB2121Q0030- Embassy Bridgetown Painting Maintenance Repair.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19BB2121Q0030, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19BB2121Q0030, Schedule Of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

• Attachment 2 to Breakdown of Price By Divisions of Specifications

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR

Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR9948766

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19BB2021Q0030

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

06-29-2021

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

James H. Coddington, Contracting Officer

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

246-227-4000

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

07-28-2021/12:00

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:

American Embassy Bridgetown SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

Wildey Business Park HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

Wildey, St. Michael SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

American Embassy Bridgetown

Wildey Business Park

Wildey, St. Michael

American Embassy Bridgetown

Wildey Business Park

Wildey, St. Michael

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

American Embassy Bridgetown

Attention: Financial Management Office

Wildey Business Park

Wildey, St. Michael

CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

1 Painting Maintenance and Repairs

See attached

1 SV

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN __1__

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL

ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED

____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY

ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS

TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19B2121Q0030

PRICES, BLOCK 23

JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010

NOTICE: UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS

SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXCISE TAX OF

2% PERSUANT TO 26 U.S.C. 5000C.

I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is for painting maintenance and repairs on the existing Chancery Office Building [COB] exterior painted plaster finished concrete walls in accordance with the Attachment 1.

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, required under this contract, for painting services. This price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead (including cost of Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance, which shall not be a direct reimbursement) and profit.

II. PRICING

Line item Description Price

1 Painting & Maintenance Service

2 VAT

3 Grand Total

III. VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion.

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19BB2121Q0030

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown and Overseas Buildings Operations [OBO] has a requirement for painting maintenance and repairs on the existing Chancery Office Building [COB] exterior painted plaster finished concrete walls. The COB structure is primarily forced entry/ballistic resistant (FE/BR) construction of reinforced concrete slab, column, beam, and walls. The facade systems include various cladding types over the concrete substructure.

2.0 HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall perform all work during 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday except for the holidays identified in Section I, DOSAR 652.237-82, “Observance of Legal Holidays and

Administrative Leave. The Contracting Officer may approve other hours, if the Contractor gives at least 24 hours advance notice. Contractor initiated changes in work hours will not be a cause for a price increase.

3.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL

A. Removal of Personnel

The Contractor shall:

(1) maintain discipline at the site and at all times;

(2) take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by or amongst those employed at the site; and

(3) take all reasonable precautions for the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct.

The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer determines:

(1) incompetent,

(2) careless,

(3) insubordinate or

(4) otherwise objectionable, or

(5) whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

B. Construction Personnel Security

After award of the contract, the Contractor has ten calendar days to submit to the Contracting Officer a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project for the Government to conduct all necessary security checks. It is anticipated that security checks will take 14 days to perform. For each individual the list shall include:

Full Name Place and Date of Birth Current Address Identification number

Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejections and/or resubmittal of the application. Once the Government has completed the security screening and approved the applicants a badge will be provided to the individual for access to the site. This badge may be revoked at any time due to the falsification of data, or misconduct on site. These passes must be displayed visibly by all Contractor personnel working on site. The Contractor shall inform its employees to be used under this contract that they may be subject to search by the Government when entering or leaving work. The Contractor shall return all passes upon conclusion of the contract.

4.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall delivery the following items under this contract:

Description Quantity Delivery Date Deliver to

C.1.2 Bonds/Insurance

1 10 days after Award Contracting Officer

C.1.2 Construction Accident Prevention Plan

(CAPP)

1 10 days after Award COR

C.1.2 Biographic Data on Personnel

1 10 days after Award COR

C.1.2 Project schedule showing work phasing and proposed daily progress

7th day of the following Month

COR

5.0 ACCEPTANCE OF SCHEDULE

When the Government has accepted any time schedule, this acceptance shall be binding on the Contractor. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer. Acceptance or approval of any schedule or revision by the Government shall not:

(1) extend the completion date or obligate the Government to do so;

(2) constitute acceptance or approval of any delay, or;

(3) excuse or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

6.0 INSURANCE

Amount of Insurance

The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary under 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation.” The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1. Bodily Injury on or off the site stated in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence $ 100,000.00 Cumulative $ 500,000.00

The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

(a) any property of the Contractor,

(b) its officers,

(c) agents,

(d) servants,

(e) employees, or

(f) any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

B. Government as Additional Insured

The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

C. Insurance-Related Disputes

Failure to agree to any adjustment contemplated under this contract regarding insurance shall be a dispute within the meaning of FAR 52.233-1, Alternate I, "Disputes". Nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the work, including the repair and/or replacement as herein above provided.

A. Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance

The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten

(10) calendar days after contract award. Failure to timely submit this evidence, in a form acceptable to the Contracting Officer, may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government.

7.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

A. Compliance Required

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all host country laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the construction site without the permission of the Contracting Officer. Unless directed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall comply with the more stringent of:

(a) the requirements of such laws, regulations and orders; or

(b) the contract.

If a conflict among the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and recommend a proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

B. Labor, Health and Safety Laws and Customs

The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

C. Evidence of Compliance

The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

8.0 SAFETY – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. General. The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures that will:

(1) safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor operations and activities;

(2) avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) control costs in the performance of this contract.

For these purposes, the Contractor shall:

(a) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs and signal lights;

(b) Comply with the standards issued by any local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues; and

(c) Take any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose.

B. Records. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents incident to work performed under this contract resulting in:

(1) death,

(2) traumatic injury,

(3) occupational disease, or

(4) damage to or theft or loss of property, materials, supplies, or equipment.

The Contractor shall report this data as directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractors’ compliance with this clause.

D. Written Program. Before starting the work, the Contractor shall:

(1) Submit a written proposal for implementing this clause; and

(2) Meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the overall safety program.

E. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with these requirements and the corrective actions required. The Contractor shall immediately take corrective action after receiving the notice. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order suspending all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule for any suspension of work issued under this clause.

9.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. General. The Contractor shall provide all necessary painting supplies and equipment, including brushes, rollers, buckets, mixers, space heaters, drop cloths, scrapers, sanding gear, electric sprayers, and texture sprayers if necessary to perform the work. No materials will be furnished by the Government.

B. Selection and Approval of Materials

1. Standard of quality. All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specified, and all workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Selection by Contractor. Where the contract permits the Contractor to select products, materials or equipment to be incorporated into the work, or where specific approval is otherwise required by the contract, the Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer, for approval:

(a) the names of the manufacturer;

(b) model number;

(c) source of procurement of each such product, material or equipment; and

(d) other pertinent information concerning the:

(i) nature,

(ii) appearance,

(iii) dimensions,

(iv) performance,

(v) capacity, and

(vi) rating, unless otherwise required by the Contracting Officer.

3. The Contractor shall provide this information in a timely manner to permit the Government to evaluate the information against the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall provide a submittal register ten (10) days after contract award showing when shop drawings, samples, or submittals shall be made. The Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor's expense, with all shipping charges prepaid, when directed to do so by the Contracting Officer or COR. Installation or use of any products, materials or equipment without the required approval shall be at the risk of rejection.

A. Custody of Materials

The Contractor shall be responsible for the custody of all materials received for incorporation into the project, including Government furnished materials, upon delivery to the Contractor or to any person for whom it is responsible, including subcontractors. The Contractor shall deliver all such items to the site as soon as practicable. If required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall clearly mark in a manner directed by the Contracting Officer all items of which the Contractor has custody but which have not been delivered or secured at the site, clearly indicating the use of such items for this U.S.

Government project.

10.0 WARRANTIES

Under FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, the Contractor warrants items and services provided. The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information that is required in order to make any subcontractors, manufacturers, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The Contractor shall submit both information and the guarantee or warranty to the Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit requirements specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work

Paragraphs Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all Painting Maintenance and Repairs services set forth in the scope of work.

1 thru 11 & attachment 1, & 2

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month.

11.1. SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

11.2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001), if any of the services exceed the standard.

11.3. PROCEDURES.

11.3.1 If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

11.3.2 The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

11.3.3 If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

11.3.4 If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

11.3.5 The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

11.3.6 If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

11.3.7 The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

11.3.8 Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

Attachment 1

STATEMENT of WORK

Bridgetown, Barbados

COB Facade Painting Maintenance &

Repair

CONTENTS:

PART ONE GENERAL

PART TWO PRODUCTS

PART THREE EXECUTION

PART FOUR SCHEDULE

PART FIVE SITE PLAN

PART SIX NON-BINDING CONTRACT INFORMATION

PART ONE – GENERAL

C.1.1 SUMMARY:

A. The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown and Overseas Buildings Operations [OBO] has a requirement for painting maintenance and repairs on the existing Chancery Office Building [COB] exterior painted plaster finished concrete walls. The COB structure is primarily forced entry/ballistic resistant (FE/BR) construction of reinforced concrete slab, column, beam, and walls. The facade systems include various cladding types over the concrete substructure.

B. The COB façade consists of two finish types; 1) Painted plaster finished concrete walls spanning from ground level to the upper main roof 2) Stainless steel metal panel utility screens on the main roof level, C. The proposed work includes painting, maintenance, and repairs of the COB ground, first, second, third, and fourth level plaster finished concrete walls, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Façade Access: Swing scaffold mounted to roof parapet or mobile man-lifts from grade. The West elevation facade may employ scaffold on the second floor roof. Scaffolding is not allowed on the ground perimeter of the COB.

2. Install temporary protection on the lower COB stone finishes, roof surfaces, doors/windows, and grounds at base of façade.

3. Inspect plaster damages, cracks, and panelized areas by mechanical sounding of the plaster to confirm attachment to the concrete substructure.

4. Inspect control/reveal joints, perimeter metals, and through-plaster penetration flashings for damages.

5. Remove loose, cracked and damaged plaster. "V" cut cracks to sound material.

6. Remove by saw-cuts loose, damaged, corroded metal control/revel joints.

Replace metal control/revel joints to match original alignment.

7. Clean/pressure wash plaster wall areas and allow to dry. Clean/pressure wash any lower windows, doors, and façade areas affected by work above.

8. Perform repairs where the multi-layer plaster has been damaged and allow to fully cure. Perform a water-spray curing process.

9. Perform paint color mock-up areas before applying final primer and finish paint on plaster walls.

10. Install replacement backer rod and sealant in joints between plaster and window/door - steel/aluminum frames.

11. Paint miscellaneous façade-related ferrous metals.

12. Final clean-up

D. Provide all necessary materials and equipment for the successful completion of this

Consulate Office Building [COB] painting maintenance and repair project:

1. North Elevation 234sm 2519sf

2. South Elevation 654sm 7040sf

3. East Elevation 894sm 9623sf

4. West Elevation 830sm 8934sf

5. Total: 2612sm 28116sf +/-2000 square meters

C.1.2 SUBMITTALS:

A. Contractor's executed bonds and insurance certificate.

B. Contractor’s crew individual identification information for background checks.

C. Submit list of all mechanical, electrical, rigging, and all other subcontractors with evidence of subcontractor's insurance coverage.

D. Project schedule showing work phasing and proposed daily progress.

E. Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP)

F. Material manufacturers and accessory product data sheets.

G. Warranty: There are no provisions to re-certify any existing material warranties of the original facade system elements. The Contractor shall provide a written one-year workmanship warranty after date of substantial completion to cover the painting maintenance and repair areas to be free of leaks and defects.

C.1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS:

A. Contractor's Representation: Request for substitution constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Shall coordinate installation of accepted substitution into Work and make such other changes as may be required for Work to be complete in all respects.

3. Waives all claims for additional costs, under his responsibility, related to substitution which subsequently becomes apparent.

4. If substitution is not approved or accepted, Contractor shall furnish specified product.

B. Substitutions:

1. During Solicitation only written requests for substitutions of products in place of those specified will be considered. Such requests must be received at least two weeks prior to Proposal Date. Requests received after that time will not be considered. Approval of substitutions will be set forth in an Amendment.

2. Requests for substitutions supported with complete data, drawings, and appropriate samples shall include data listed below:

a. Product description, performance and test data, and applicable reference standards.

b. Changes required in other elements of Work because of substitution.

c. Effect on construction schedule.

C. Product Options: For products specified by naming several products or manufacturers, select any product and manufacturer named.

C.1.4 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. The Embassy and OBO has the right to inspect and test all services, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the work. OBO may perform full time quality assurance inspections [QAI] and tests during construction to confirm the work is installed according to the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor shall maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce work of specified quality.

C. Contractor shall be approved by manufacturer to perform the work for the specified warranty period.

C.1.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS:

A. Proper storage of materials is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Keep all labels intact and legible, clearly showing the product, manufacturer, and other pertinent information.

B. Store materials on site. Cover and protect materials subject to damage by weather, including during transit. Stored materials shall be available for inspection.

C. Store flammable and volatile liquids in sealed containers located a minimum of 20 feet from existing buildings.

D. Liquid products shall be delivered sealed, in original containers.

E. Distribute material, debris, and equipment over the roof deck to avoid damage to the roof and deck. Place materials and equipment to be stored on the roof as nearly direct over structural members as can be determined.

F. Secure equipment, material, and debris to prevent movement by wind or other elements.

C.1.6 TEMPORARY FACILITIES:

A. Temporary Water:

1. Make arrangements with Embassy for water required for construction. Embassy will pay for cost of water.

2. Do not disrupt existing water service to the building.

3. Provide hoses for conveyance.

B. Temporary Electrical

1. Make arrangements with Embassy for temporary electrical service. Embassy will pay energy charges for temporary power and lighting.

2. Notify Embassy prior to each required interruption of mechanical or electrical services in building.

3. Provide all necessary temporary wiring extensions and temporary lighting devices.

C. Temporary Ladders, Chutes, Scaffolds, Hoists and Cranes:

1. Furnish and maintain temporary ramps, scaffolds, hoists, or chutes as required for proper execution of Work.

2. Provide overhead protection at all building entrances.

3. Restrict debris removal to Embassy approved area of building site.

4. Restrict location of construction cranes to areas as approved by Embassy.

5. Such apparatus, equipment, and construction shall meet requirements of Applicable local safety and labor laws.

C.1.7 PROJECT PROCEDURES:

A. Embassy will occupy premises during entire period of construction for the conduct of normal, daily operations. Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to ensure least inconvenience to Embassy’s operations.

B. Contractor shall take precautions to avoid excessive noise or vibration that would disturb Embassy’s operations. When directed by Embassy, Contractor shall perform certain operations at designated time of day or night in order to minimize disturbance.

C.1.8 PROJECT SAFTEY:

A. Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters. Contractor shall prepare a Construction Accident Prevention Plan to cover total project safety.

B. The products being used for this repair give off vapors while curing. Close and seal all doors and windows near and around work area. Close off and seal all HVAC air intake points, goose necks, and vents with duct tape and polyethylene sheeting. Shutting down the HVAC may be necessary during the work so as not to affect the equipment.

C. The Contractor shall provide their employees and subcontractors with the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and require Training:

1. Protective equipment for eyes, ears, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, shoes, gloves, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be used wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, pandemic viruses, or mechanical irritants encountered during the work.

2. Contractor shall provide training and upon completion, each employee shall be tested and certified in writing by the trainer. If at any time the trained employee changes work activities requiring different PPE, or exhibits lack of understanding of the required PPE, the employee shall be retrained and recertified.

C.1.9 PROJECT SECURITY:

A. Personnel Clearances: Labor Background checks will require a minimum of 21 days for clearance. Local labor may be used on this Project provided that they are escorted by local Embassy employees or U.S. citizens.

B. Vehicle Clearances: Submit authorization requests, to include dates, vehicle type, license number, and driver name, for each motorized vehicular implement used on-site.

C. Access to Site: Contractor shall have limited access to or be admitted into the compound outside the areas designated for the project except with permission by the Embassy.

D. Access to Work Area:

1. Local Labor shall access from the INTERIOR and EXTERIOR of the building

2. Material loading/off-loading shall be from the EXTERIOR of the building.

E. Procurement/Storage: Materials shall be procured by NON-SECURE or local means and stored NON-SECURE. All materials may be inspected prior to use on the project.

PART TWO - PRODUCTS

C.2.1 FAÇADE MAINTENACE CLEANING & PROTECTION

A. Power Washer: minimum 3500 PSI / 250cc gasoline powered engine mounted on wheels with 10 meter hose and adjustable spray pressure nozzle

B. Water: H2O - Water shall be potable, clean, free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, soluble salts, and organic impurities.

C. Cleaning Solutions: Dilute cleaners with water to produce solutions not exceeding 1:10 dilution concentration recommended in writing by chemical-cleaner manufacturer, such as, ProSoCo "EnviroKlean" All-Surface Cleaner

D. Miscellaneous Temporary Protection Materials:

1. Sheet Plastic: 6mil Polyethylene - clear

2. Masking Materials: Non-staining, nonabsorbent material; compatible with chemical solutions being used and substrate surfaces; and easily removable, including adhesive.

C.2.2 PLASTER

A. Base Coat and Scratch Coat: Approximate 3:1 sand cement ratio. Consistency, texture, and constituent make-up as existing.

B. Finish Coat: Consistency, texture, color, appearance, and constituent make-up as existing, with exposed aggregate finish.

C. Water: H2O - Water shall be potable, clean, free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, soluble salts, and organic impurities.

D. Metal Control/Reveal Joints and Corner Beads: ASTM C1047, except form of

0.39 mm (0.015 inch) thick zinc coated (galvanized) steel sheet with flanges not less than 22 mm (7/8 inch) wide with punch-outs and expended lath flange extensions to provide plaster bond. Match existing reveal joint 25mm width by 20mm depth.

E. Fasteners for securing metal items to concrete substrate shall be a pre-assembled drive anchor with a stainless steel drive screw, 6mm [1/4-inch] diameter, 38mm [1-1/2-inch] length) and a stainless steel washer (1-1/8-inch diameter).

F. Related Materials:

1. Non-shrink Grout: Nonshrink, noncorrosive, grouting compound; CRD-C-

621, Type D, such as “Sonogrout 10K”, Sonneborn Building Products.

2. Epoxy Grout: Factory-formulated epoxy emulsion crack fillers compatible with substrate and finish-coat materials indicated.

3. Fiberglass Mesh Tape: Woven fiberglass mesh fabric, 0.50mm thickness

C.2.3 ACRYLIC-BASED ELASTOMERIC WALL PAINT

A. Provide primers, grout filler-sealers, and finish-coat materials that are compatible with one another and with the substrates indicated under conditions of service and application, based on testing and field experience.

B. Design Base Material Quality: The Sherwin-Williams Company or equal best quality grade of various types of coatings. Materials not displaying manufacturer's identification as a standard, best-grade products will not be acceptable.

1. Primer Coat: Sherwin Williams "Loxon" Concrete & Masonry Primer

2. Sealer and Patching: Sherwin Williams "ConFlex XL" Coating

3. Top Coat Finish: Sherwin Williams "SherLastic" 100% Acrylic

Elastomeric Masonry Coating; Color to match existing.

C. Paint Mixing:

1. Prepare painting materials in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

2. Maintain containers used in mixing and application of paint in clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue.

3. Stir materials before application to produce mixture of uniform density, and stir as required during application. Do not stir surface film into material.

Remove film and, if necessary, strain material before using.

C.2.4 DOOR/WINDOW SEALANTS AND MISCELLANEOUS METALS PAINTING

A. Joint Backing: Closed cell non-gassing polyethylene foam rod, over-sized 30 to 50 percent for joint size, compatible with sealant, sized and shaped to provide proper compression by “Sonolastic Soft Backer-Rod” by Sonneborn.

B. Sealant: Single component, non-sag elastomeric polyurethane sealant, as recommended or supplied by product manufacturer for use in making airtight and watertight seals such as Dynatrol I by Pecora Corp. Color to match finish of wall paint.

C. Ferrous Metal Painting:

1. Primer: Rust Inhibitive 100 percent acrylic resin primer such as “Metalclad

Interior-Exterior Acrylic Latex Flat Primer & Finish #41702”, Devoe & Raynolds Co. aluminized

2. Two Coats Finish: Sherwin Williams "SherLastic" 100% Acrylic Elastomeric Masonry Coating; Color to match existing.

PART THREE - EXECUTION

C.3.1 PREPARATION OF SUBSTRATE

A. All areas of the existing surfaces shall be thoroughly prepared to receive a new paint system. Surface preparation is the most critical procedural requirements in paint applied coating systems.

B. Inspect the existing condition of the painted exterior walls surfaces and metal components to determine the areas, which require special cleaning to remove excessive loose plaster, stains, flaked paint, rust, scratches and cracks. Facade walls require high pressure washing to be applied before repainting.

C. Mask/protect areas where plaster removal and paint stripping is not desired, including adjoining surfaces where overspray may travel. Polyethylene (plastic sheets) and masking tape create an effective barrier. Plants and other foliage should be covered or rinsed thoroughly before and during application.

D. Fire extinguishers shall be kept on-site at all times during repair operations.

E. Repairs shall be applied in temperatures above fifty degrees Fahrenheit (50°F / 10°C).

C.3.2 REMOVALS

A. Contractor shall determine the condition of the existing substrate. All defects in the substrate shall be corrected before maintenance and repair work commences. Areas of deteriorated substrate, porous or other affected materials must be removed and replaced with new to match existing.

B. Remove abandoned and obsolete equipment. Mask-off equipment to remain.

C. Remove all loose stucco plaster particles, delaminated paint, efflorescence, mold, mildew and other foreign materials. Areas shall be first sounded, scraped, swept clean, and then thoroughly power washed.

D. Remove softened/lifted paint using a scraper. Agitate tough to remove residue with a stiff nylon brush or scouring pad, paying particular attention to cracks, crevices and grooves.

E. Remove corroded metal control/reveal joints and corner beads. Saw-cut end sections to prepare for new metal repair sections.

F. Remove loose paint, where the plaster is peeled off from the substrate, remove plaster down to stable state or concrete substrate. Cut "V" shaped incisions following hairline plaster cracks.

G. Rake out joints to depths equal to 2-1/2 times their widths, but not less than 25 mm (1- inch), nor less than that required to expose sound, weathered plaster. Route out cracks to a depth of a minimum of 6 mm by 6 mm (1/4-inch by 1/4-inch).

H. Do not stockpile debris. Promptly dispose of obsolete equipment and debris at locally authorized disposal sites each day.

C.3.3 POWER WASHING

A. The stripped surface must be thoroughly rinsed with clean water. Exterior surfaces should be rinsed with a power washer.

B. Spray Equipment: Use high power adjustable pressure washer with a minimum

3500 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) mechanical spray device. Use spray equipment that provides controlled application at volume and pressure measured at nozzle.

Adjust pressure and volume to ensure that cleaning methods do not damage surfaces, including joints.

C. Brushes: Use only natural-fiber or plastic-bristle brushes, as recommended by cleaning and finish product manufacturers, that will not damage existing finishes.

Use soft cloth for cleaning aluminum or steel. Only use processes recommended by the glazing manufacturer for cleaning the existing glazing. Do not use wire brushes.

D. Proceed with cleaning in an orderly manner; work from bottom to top of facade width and from one end of each elevation to the other. Ensure that dirty residues and rinse water does not wash over dry, cleaned surfaces.

E. Perform each cleaning method in a manner that results in uniform coverage of all surfaces, including corners, moldings, and interstices, and that produces an even effect without streaking or damaging surfaces. Keep wall wet below area being cleaned to prevent streaking from runoff.

C.3.4 PLASTER REPAIR

A. Repair cracks, holes and surface defects on stucco plaster walls surfaces. Patch, plaster and restore damaged wall’s areas and prepare surfaces for painting. Repaired areas shall be blended into surrounding areas.

B. Control/Reveal Joints and Corner Bead Repair: Attach metal flanges with expanded mesh directly to the concrete substructure, butt ends to existing sections and fasten at 200mm on center and minimum 25mm from end of metal.

C. Proportion Mix:

1. Accurately measure plaster and mechanically mix plasters to comply with recommendations of plaster manufacturer.

2. Batches for base coats shall not exceed an amount that can be used entirely within two hours.

3. Batches for finishing coats shall not exceed amounts that can be used entirely within thirty minutes.

4. Clean mixers and tools for each batch. Do not use lumped, caked, frozen, or re- tempered materials. Discard plaster mixes which have begun to stiffen.

D. Prepare surfaces by water misting existing plaster and substrates adjacent to repair area. Sequence plaster application with the installation and protection of other work so that neither will be damaged by the installation of the other.

E. Completely fill panel area between control joints to receive new plaster with material in a minimum of two lifts. Ensure all voids and entrapped air are eliminated.

F. Apply finish coat of plaster over repair materials to provide finished appearance to match existing. To ensure that the repaired area blends into the surrounding surface, provide sufficient crest over the opening to allow for shrinkage. The patch shall be feathered to zero at the edges using a brush, knife, or trowel, to prevent the repaired opening from telegraphing through the subsequent finishes.

G. Tolerances: Do not deviate more than 3mm (1/8-inch) in 3M (10 feet) from a true plane in finished plaster surfaces, as measured by a 3M (10 foot) straightedge placed at any location on surface.

H. Cure repaired and existing plaster surfaces by spray misting for three consecutive days. Allow plaster surfaces to dry thoroughly before painting.

C.3.5 PAINTING MAINTENANCE

A. The facade painting shall have a like new smoothness and constancy of surface smooth texture. Apply paint in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied.

B. Façade Finish Paint Mock-up: North Elevation; two sample panel areas (3m x 3M each) between control/reveal joints; prepare, plaster patch, prime, and paint for approval. If approved, mock-up areas may be incorporated into final finish work.

C. Provide finish coats which are compatible with prime paints used:

1. Brush: Use a nylon/polyester brush. Avoid over-brushing which causes air bubbles.

2. Roller: Use a 12mm to 30mm (½" to 1½") nap synthetic roller cover. Avoid rapid rolling which causes bubbling. The substrate and its condition will determine the application procedure.

3. Spray: Use of spray equipment shall be reviewed and approved in advance.

D. Apply a two-coat application with overnight drying between coats to minimize pinholes. Apply additional coats when undercoats, stains, or other conditions show through final coat of paint, until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and appearance. Give special attention to ensure that surfaces, including edges, corners, crevices, welds, and exposed fasteners, receive a dry film thickness equivalent to that of flat surfaces.

E. Scheduling Painting:

1. Apply primer coat material to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable after preparation and before subsequent surface deterioration.

2. Apply undercoat sealer and filler paint to conceal localized hairline cracks after primer inspection. Apply finish coat as final surface.

3. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying.

4. Do not recoat until paint has dried to where it feels firms, does not deform or feel sticky under moderate thumb pressure, and application of another coat of paint does not cause lifting or loss of adhesion of the undercoat.

F. Minimum Coating Thickness: Apply materials at not less than manufacturer's recommended spreading rate to establish total dry film thickness as indicated:

1. Primer: 8.0 mils (0.203 mm) wet, 3.2 mils (0.081 mm) dry.

2. Finish: 4.0 mils (0.102 mm) wet, 1.2 mils (0.030 mm) dry.

G. Completed Work: Match approved mock-up for color, texture, and coverage.

Remove, refinish, or repaint work not in compliance with specified requirements.

C.3.6 DOOR AND MISCELLANEOUS METAL PAINTING

A. Perform appropriate repair of rusted surfaces of metal components, remove rust and stains, remove loose paint, remove dirt. Make sure the metal surfaces are brushed up properly, cleaned and prepared for painting.

B. Apply one coat of rust inhibitive primer to the metal surfaces to prevent rust expansion in the future.

C. Apply two finish coats of paint to match existing façade.

C.3.7 JOINT SEALANT REPAIR

A. During repainting work, existing conditions maybe encountered which are not known or are unforeseen. These conditions may consist of damage or deterioration of the door and window substrate or surrounding materials.

1. Use a knife or razor scraper to cut away thick portions of sealant beads on surfaces and in joints, leaving a 1/16 inch of sealant on the substrate surface.

Do not cut through depth of sealant. Do not contact knife with substrate.

2. Use a plastic scraper or wooded pallet to scrape paint form substrate to remove sealant.

3. Use a damp cotton rag to scrub the surface to remove remaining remnants of sealant.

4. Wipe area where sealant was present with cotton rag soaked in denatured alcohol.

B. Remove excess and migrating joint sealing compounds, dirt, and foreign substances. Repair damaged areas of factory-applied finishes to match existing.

C. Sealant Joint Backing: Three-sided adhesion of sealant is not permitted to achieve required joint depths, restrict depth of joints by use of joint backer rod. Where joint backing material is not feasible due to insufficient clearance or depth, install bond preventive material in joint.

D. Sealant Application: Apply sealant in uniform continuous bead without gaps or air pockets, following manufacturer's instructions for type of sealant. Provide uniform cross-sectional shapes and depths relative to joint widths which allow optimum sealant movement capability.

E. Sealant Tooling: Immediately after sealant application and prior to time skinning or curing begins, tool sealants to form smooth, uniform to eliminate air pockets and ensure contact and adhesion of sealant with sides of joint. Remove excess sealant from surfaces adjacent to joint.

C.3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Embassy or OBO may direct Contractor to stop the maintenance and repair if results show materials being used do not comply with specified requirements or materials and accessories are not compatible. Contractor shall remove noncomplying materials from site, pay for testing, and reapply surfaces.

C.3.9 CLEANING and ADJUSTING

A. After completing maintenance and repairs, clean spattered surfaces. Remove spattered plaster or paint by washing, scraping, or other methods. Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

B. During progress of work, remove discarded materials, rubbish, cans, and rags from site at end of each workday. Thoroughly mixed and cured products may be disposed of in standard landfills. Uncured products are considered a hazardous material and must be handled as such and disposed in accordance with local regulations.

C. Reinstall all disconnected equipment after completion of the work. Reconnect pipe, conduit, wiring, and reactivation of the equipment to its original condition.

D. Correct any damage by cleaning, repairing or replacing, as acceptable to the Embassy.

PART FOUR – SCHEDULE

C.4.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

A. Solicitation & Award of Contract:

1. Pre-Proposal Site Visit 30 days prior to Award

2. Award Zero Day

B. Pre-Construction Submittals:

1. Insurance & Bonding: 14 days after Award

2. Crew Information: 10 days

3. OBO & Embassy Review: 21 days

4. Schedule & Product Data: 25 days

5. OBO & Embassy Approval: 10 days

C. Material Procurement:

1. Material Order 30 days

2. Shipping & Customs 30 days, if required

D. Mobilization & Construction:

1. Facade Maintenance & Repair 80 days on-site (~4 weeks per elevation)

2. Final Cleanup Begins: 10 days prior to completion

E. TOTAL PERIOD of PERFORMACE: 260 calendar days

F. Winter/Rainy Season: March - May

C.4.2 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE:

A. Proposals shall be evaluated based on total fixed cost and shall include materials, labor, project start-up expenses and worker incidentals, overhead, profit, taxes, and DBA Insurance as a complete project.

1. Mobilization

2. Labor

3. Materials (provide breakdown)

4. Overhead & Profit

5. VAT (if applicable)

6. Insurance

B. TOTAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PROPOSAL: Complete Attachment 2

PART FIVE – Site Plan

C.5.1 SITE PLAN

PART SIX – NON-BINDING CONTRACT INFORMATION

C.6.1 BRIDGETOWN WEATHER DATA

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ATTACHMENT #2

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

BREAKDOWN OF PRICE BY DIVISIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS

(1)

Division/Description (2)

Labor (3)

Materials (4)

Overhead (5)

Profit

1. General Requirements/ Mobilization

2. Site Work

3. Concrete

4. Masonry

5. Metals

6. Wood and Plastic

7. Thermal and Moisture

8. Doors and Windows

9. Finishes

10. Specialties

11. Equipment

12. Furnishings

13. Special Construction

14. Conveying Systems

15. Mechanical

16. Electrical

17. Insurance

Total

VAT:

Grand Total

All Prices shown in Barbados Dollars.

Allowance Items:

PROPOSAL PRICE TOTAL: Barbados Dollars

Alternates (list separately; do not total):

Offeror: Date

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