SF-30-19FR6324Q0040-A0002.pdf

19FR6324Q0040-A0002

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF

PAGES

1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO.

19FR6324Q0040-A0002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

April 25, 2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR12423327

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

Contracts Office A-M8, American Embassy, 2 Ave Gabriel, 75008 Paris

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

X

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19FR6324Q0040

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

April 16, 2024

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ x ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended [ X ] is not extended Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning ____1___ copies of the amendment;(b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [ X ] is required to sign this document and return ___ copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this modification is to :

‐ Revise requirements in the scope of work as shown in red in pages 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this document.

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

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

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

HEMADY PRASHANT

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.24

Modification of the scope of work – Page 11 of the RFQ –

F.7 NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting Officer will issue the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall then prosecute the work commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

F.8 WORKING HOURS

All work shall be performed during Monday through Friday from 09.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. except for the Weekends and holidays identified below. Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall give 24 hours in advance to COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above. Changes in work hours will not be a cause for a price increase.

(a) The Department of State observes the following days* as holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King’s Birthday President’s Day Easter Monday Labor Day Veteran’s Day WWII Ascension Day Whit Monday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day French National Day Assumption Day Columbus Day All Saints’ Day Veterans Day WWI Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

*Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order or Presidential Proclamation.

When any such day falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any such day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as set forth in the contract. If the Contractor's personnel work on a holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, unless authorized pursuant to an overtime clause elsewhere in this contract.

Modification of the scope of work – Page 50 of the RFQ –

The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials and personnel to manage administer and supervise the project. All work to be carried out in a professional workmanship like manner.

All work is to comply with the local building regulations.

VII – Administrative requirements

Contractor is required to provide written proof of liability insurances before commencement of works.

All Documentation regarding warranties, insurances, and instructional literature are to be handed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Site must be maintained in a safe condition at all times and the work area will remain cordoned off secure after every workday shift.

VIII – Health and Safety Standards

The contractor shall submit with his proposal a comprehensive PP SPS – Plan particulier de sécurité et de protection de la santé / Safety and health protection plan or statement in conformance with the latest version of the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act. This should be clearly thought out and of sufficient detail to indicate that the contractor is well versed in running safe and professional operations and has adopted a culture of safety as a part of doing business.

The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards as they apply to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall observe/implement all requirements of the National Electric Code, all applicable rules and regulations of the National Fire Protection Association covering handling of flammable mixtures or material which constitute a fire hazard or requirements of the state or locality relating to health and safety, whichever is more stringent.

Prior to initiation of site work, the Contractor shall submit to the SHEM inspector and the COR, a health and safety plan which addresses applicable OSHA requirements for all work to be performed during the course of this project.

The Contractor shall follow procedures outlined in the health and safety plan during all phases of the project to protect the health and safety of all persons and property in the vicinity of the project site. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the health and safety plan on‐site during all phases of the project and shall ensure that all on‐ site personnel have reviewed and are familiar with the plan. All safety equipment referenced in the health and safety plan shall be on‐site and calibrated (if applicable) before any activities begin.

IX – Project Description

The contractor shall submit a resource‐loaded work schedule clearly showing the proposed order of work and the resources and time associated with such.

X – Working Hour

Normal working hours at the site are 09.00‐12.00 and 13.00‐17.00 Monday through to Friday with the site being closed on local or American holidays. Work shall be performed during weekends and holidays (French and American). Any necessary work to be carried outside these hours must be required in writing and approved by the

COR.

Modification of the scope of work – Page 52 of the RFQ –

The contractor shall be responsible for providing necessary tools materials required to complete the project. This should be clearly identified in the bid, safety plan and schedule also.

XV – General

All work shall be performed in accordance with:

1. The safety requirements of the EM‐385‐1‐1 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385‐1‐ 1.pdf

2. The safety requirements within the Occupational Safety and Health Standards https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part _number=1910.

3. Local French and European occupational safety and health requirements, laws and regulations.

4. When there is a difference with the minimum requirements the more stringent requirement shall be followed.

5. The work shall be carried out following the profession’s standard practices as they are usually implemented in France for interventions in buildings listed.

Thus, Contractor should have the “qualifications QUALIBAT” in order to comply with the technical specifications.

XVI – Indicative dimensions

~ 5,57 m

~ 8.25 m

~ 15 cm

Modification of the scope of work – Page 79 of the RFQ –

L.6 52.236‐27 SITE VISIT (FEB 1995)

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

(b) A site visit has been scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 10:30 am

(c) Participants will meet at Address provided upon request.

L.7 652.206‐70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015)

(a) The Department of State’s Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/LM/AQM Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.

(b) The Department of State’s Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre‐award and post‐award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Mikael McCowan, at 0033 1 4312 2009. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516‐1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA‐15, Washington, DC 20520.

(End of provision)

L.8 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

It is anticipated that the range in price of this contract will be less than $ 25,000. between $25,000 and $100,000.