19GG8025P0682_Redacted.pdf

ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

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1. DATE OF ORDER

26 Sep 2025

2. CONTRACT NO.(If any) 6. SHIP TO:

19GG8025P0682, TBILI

3. ORDER NO.

19GG8025P0682

4. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NO.

PR15610463

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

ATTN: WAREHOUSE

5. ISSUING OFFICE (Address correspondence to)

AMERICAN EMBASSY TBILISI

29 Georgian American Friendship Avenue ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

TBILISI,

Contact Name: Tamari Jashi Phone: 995-32-277000 Email: JASHIT2@state.gov

b. STREET ADDRESS 29 Georgian American Friendship Avenue

c. CITY

TBILISI

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

f. SHIP VIA

7. TO: 8. TYPE OF ORDER

a. NAME OF CONTRACTOR

LEE CLIFFORD

DUNS NUMBER

506870847

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

995 595 336043

E-MAIL:

lclifford@rsl.ge

FAX:

a. PURCHASE ORDER

REFERENCE YOUR: _______

Please furnish the following on the terms and conditions specified on both sides of this order and on the attached sheet, if any, including delivery as indicated.

b. DELIVERY ORDER -- Except for billing instructions on the reverse, this delivery order is subject to instructions contained on this side only of this form and is issued subject to the terms and conditions of the above-numbered contract.

b. COMPANY NAME

RAPID SOLUTIONS GEORGIA LLC

c. STREET ADDRESS

37 KOSTAVA STREE

d. CITY

TBILISI

e. STATE

f. ZIP CODE

10. REQUISITIONING OFFICE

AMERICAN EMBASSY TBILISI

ATTN: FAC

9.ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1900-2023-2027-19__3705350002-2242-OBO-

-7482-19GG8025P0682-2512-XJAQ0015---------

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a. SMALL b. OTHER THAN SMALL c. DISADVANTAGED

d. WOMEN-OWNED e. HUBZone f. SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

g. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER

THE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

h. EDWOSB

13. PLACE OF 14. GOVERNMENT B/L NO.

15. DELIVER TO F.O.B. POINT ON OR BEFORE (Date) 30 Nov 2025

16. DISCOUNT TERMS

a. INSPECTION

b. ACCEPTANCE

17. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections)

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21. MAIL INVOICE TO:

a. NAME

AMERICAN EMBASSY TBILISI

b. STREET ADDRESS (or P.O. Box) 29 Georgian American Friendship Avenue ATTN: tbilisifmovouchering@state.gov

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c. CITY

TBILISI

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

22. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY (Signature)

26 Sep 2025

23. NAME Typed Anna K. Kosinska

TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDERING OFFICER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

OPTIONAL FORM 347(REV. 9/2012)

Prescribed by GSA/FAR 48 CFR 53.213(f)

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DATE OF ORDER

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TITLE

FAC:7482:XJAQ0015:CMR:Domestic Hot/Cold Water/Sewer Project

CONTRACT NO. ORDER NO.

19GG8025P0682

ITEM NO.

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0001 Renovation service of the Residence Domestic Hot/Cold Water/Sewer System which should be provided according the attached SOW.

1.00 all 130,340.00GEL

Order Comments:

TOTAL CARRIED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17h)

LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

OPTIONAL FORM 348 (REV. 9/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.213(f)

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SECTION A - PRICING

A. PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required under this purchase order for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, all insurances, overhead and profit.

Replacement of Hot/Cold Water/Sewer Project at the CMR of US Embassy Tbilisi

GEL

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on Invoices as the U.S.

Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

SECTION B - STATEMENT OF WORK

The character and scope of the work are set forth in the contract. The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials required by this contract.

In case of differences between small and large-scale drawings, the latter will govern. Where a portion of the work is drawn in detail and the remainder of the work is indicated in outline, the parts drawn in detail shall apply also to all other portions of the work.

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The U.S Embassy Tbilisi would like to renovate the domestic hot/cold water/sewer systems at the Residence by replacing the existing old pipes. This renovation aims to enhance the functionality, safety, and energy efficiency of the residance.

Work is to be performed at Tbilisi, Georgia, 26 Nikoloz Beradze str. Dighomi 9, Tbilisi, Georgia. The contract type is firm-fixed price.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform the work per details specified herein.

• The Embassy will host a pre-bid meetings and all interested parties must attend.

• The existing pipes will be renovated in accordance with technical requirements. The contractor is responsible for providing renovation services according Design, Specification and Explanatory Notes.

• Provide renovation sequences planning (staging plan) to meet the requirements indicated in the Scope of Work and Design Project (should be done by contractor).

• Provide sufficient technical information (e.g. materials, shop drawings for temporary waiting area and construction, etc.) for approval prior to renovation.

• Provide a complete set of as-built drawings of the project after completion.

Specific scope of works:

Project completion date estimate 30 calendar days.

Sanitary Facilities and Utility Areas (APPENDIX #2 with photo examples):

• Basement Level - 1 bathroom, laundry room, boiler room.

• Ground Floor: 2 bathrooms, kitchen with 2 connection points.

• Second Floor: 3 bathrooms and bar area.

• Third Floor: 1 bathroom.

1. Preparation Works:

• Development and approval of the working project.

• Arrangement of temporary water supply in the basement.

2. Dismantling Works:

• Removal of existing screed in bathrooms.

• Dismantling of old cold and hot water supply pipelines, as well as sewer lines (in agreed areas).

• Disposal of construction waste and dismantled pipes.

3. Preparation of Routes for New Utilities:

• Wall chasing and floor cutting for pipe routing.

• Drilling of holes for pipe passage through slabs and walls.

• Creation of openings and embeds in the basement for main pipelines (core drilling).

4. Installation of New Utilities:

• Installation of cold water, hot water, and hot water recirculation mains

(risers and floor distribution).

• Installation of sewer pipes on floors (excluding basement).

• Installation of regulating valves (if required).

• Installation of shut-off valves for independent isolation of each bathroom and water supply branch (valves visible to users must be provided with decorative covers).

• All sanitary fixture connection nodes must be fixed properly.

• Installation of pipe thermal insulation (in basement and shafts).

• Sealing of penetrations through walls and slabs.

5. Testing and Commissioning:

• Hydraulic pressure testing of cold and hot water supply systems.

• Testing of sewer system for tightness and correct slope.

6. Documentation

• Preparation of as-built drawings (executive documentation).

• Deliverables:

Design & Planning

• Approved drawings and specifications

• Material submittals

• Work schedule

Pre-Installation

• Site protection plan

• Temporary water setup

• Utility survey (if needed)

Execution

• Daily site reports

• Photo records (before/after)

• Pressure and leak test reports Commissioning

• Functionality test checklist Close-Out

• As-built drawings

• Warranties (manufacturer & contractor)

Special Notes:

• All materials should be procured by the contractor.

• All materials should be manufactured with EU Standards.

• Contractor shall make all attempts not to damage other utilities (cables, pipes, etc.)

• All machines and equipment to be used in this project must be good in proper working condition. The list of machines and equipment shall be submitted for approval prior to beginning work.

• All repair work must be carried out in acceptable weather conditions that will not affect the quality of the work

• The performance installation warranty period is one calendar year after project handover date. During the warranty period, if there are any defects, the contractor will remedy the issue ASAP.

• Contractor is responsible for worksite safety and employee personal safety including PPE. All activities will be closely monitored by site A/POSHO and COR representative.

Authorized Representative:

The Embassy and the Contractor shall, during the award of the contract, designate authorized representative as mentioned below. Any changes in the authorized representative must be submitted in writing.

Co-operation and Making Good:

Contractor will submit an investigation/construction program in writing to the COR at least twenty (20) days prior to commencing work. The program should show the sequence of work and the periods within the various stages of the work.

The Contractor shall perform the work within minimal disturbance to the building occupants, and the normal services and operation of the Embassy shall not be obstructed by the Contractor’s work.

All work shall be equal in kind, quality, and finish to that expected for high quality international standards.

Where the work affects occupied portions of a building, the Contractor shall ensure continuity of building operations and necessary access for personnel and vehicles.

Security Requirements and Procedures for Contractors:

Contractors who require access to CMR are required to comply with the following security procedures:

Coordinate with RSO to have all workers that require full time escorted access to the CMR. All workers must bring a valid identification card to gain access. Thus, it is important to have contract workers report as early as possible to the compound to start the process.

Notify RSO of all trucks or vehicles that will require access to the CMR for the duration of contract work. Include vehicle model, make, color, year and license plate number. Notify RSO at least 36 hours in advance regarding any non-routine or new vehicular access requests while construction is underway.

To comply with the security requirements and procedures, the Contractor must be escorted by guard(s) or other personnel with escort privileges at all times. Escort will be determined by the RSO depending on the number of contract personnel, areas of construction, and other considerations.

Meetings:

The Embassy or the Contractor may request a meeting (either on-site or off-site) to clarify any part of this contract. The project manager, Contractor’s superintendent, COR, and other required persons will normally attend.

The Contractor will keep minutes of every meeting and provide written copies (within two working days) to the COR for approval.

Project Schedules:

Format:

• Prepare schedules as horizontal bar chart with separate bar for each major portion of

Work or operation, identifying first workday of each week.

• Sequence of Listing: Chronological order of start of each item of work.

• Scale and Spacing: To provide space for notations and revisions.

Content:

• Show complete sequence of construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of renovation.

• Identify each item by Specification Section number.

• Provide sub-schedules for each stage of work.

• Provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of entire Schedule.

• Coordinate content with Schedule of Values.

• Submit schedule allowing for a 15-day review prior to commencing.

Revision to Schedules:

• Indicate progress of each activity to date of submittal and projected completion date of each activity.

• Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other changes.

• Provide narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on schedule. Report corrective action taken, or proposed, and its effect.

Submittals:

• Submit initial schedules within fifteen (15) work days after date of Notice to Proceed.

After review, submit revised data within ten (10) work days.

• Submit revised Progress Schedules with each Application for Payment.

Distribution:

• Distribute copies of reviewed Schedules to project site file, sub-Contractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

• Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in Schedules.

Access to the work site:

The Contractor shall permit the Facility Manager and COR or any officer authorized by the COR to have access to the work at all times during the execution of work.

The Contractor superintendent shall meet daily with the COR (unless waived by the COR) to review progress and plans

Power Supply, Water and temporary services:

The Embassy will supply free of charge temporary power and water for construction proposes.

The Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing temporary services.

• The electricity supply is located at: (to be discussed during the site survey)

• The water supply (non-potable) is located at: nearest water outlet(s) (to be discussed during the site survey)

• The water supply (potable) is located at: nearest potable water station (to be discussed during the site survey)

• The Temporary storage area is located at: nearest storage area (to be discussed during the site survey)

Temporary ladders, scaffolds, hoists:

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

Such apparatus, equipment, and construction shall meet requirement of applicable local safety and labor laws.

Safety:

• Welding and use of open flames in or adjacent to the Embassy properties requires approval from the Facility Manager (or supervisor). Use of explosive actuated fastening devices shall not be used without the prior permission of the Facility Manager.

• Observe and enforce all construction safety measures required by the Georgian Labor Code, Local Building Codes, Workers Compensation Board, Municipal Statutes and Authorities. When conflict arises, the code or statute, which is more stringent, shall apply.

• If any personnel are injured, the Contractor has sole responsible for such injury.

• Powered equipment must be in good condition. Electrical and other utility connections must be properly made. Extension cords will be heavy-duty type suitable for the load involved.

Quality Control:

Maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce work of specified quality.

Examine each phase of work and have defective conditions corrected before starting subsequent operations, which include cover, or are dependent upon, work in question.

Utilize qualified personnel who have experience with the specified works to produce workmanship of specified quality. The Contractor personnel responsible for the project must qualify.

The Contractor shall apply technical knowledge and specific equipment/tools for related work in the contract.

Temporary Fire Protection:

• During construction, the Contractor shall comply with fire safety practices as outlined in

NFPA and local fire protection codes, and in addition:

• The Embassy requires portable fire extinguishers (stored pressure type, UL fire rating

10A:60B:C) to be readily available at all work sites during entire installation period.

• The Contractor is responsible for properly deploying the fire extinguishers to each work area occupied by the Contractor e.g. welding site, temporary structure, construction office, storage, tool, and workshop sheds. Proper deployment includes advising the COR on the number of fire extinguishers, transport to and from warehouse and work sites, worker training how to operate the fire extinguisher, etc.

• Contractor’s superintendent or other assistant superintendents shall be appointed as project fire warden for entire construction period.

Building Codes:

Perform all work in accordance with the Building Codes of US, (Electrical, Plumbing, and all other codes that pertain to trades involved in this specification). No standard shall be reduced without written permission from the Facility Manager.

Sub Contractor:

The awarded Contractor shall not assign to this contract, or any part of it, without the written permission of the Facility Manager.

No assignment of the contract shall relieve the Contractor from any obligation under the contract or impose any liability upon the Embassy or the Contracting Officer.

Working Hours:

The contractor shall be bound by religious and national holidays of common local observance.

The Administrative Notice issued by the Embassy showing holidays is attached in Section F, APPENDIX. The Contractor shall also be bound by the working hours customarily observed by the Embassy (09:00-18:00 hours from Monday thru Friday) of each week unless permitted by the

COR.

Security regulations require a photocopy of the Georgian ID card for each worker to be submitted to the COR one (1) week in advance. Workers must have same ID cards to enter the compound.

Security regulations require vehicle make type, color and license number for vehicles to enter the compound daily to be submitted to the COR 36 hours in advance.

All work performed will be under the observation of the COR. The COR will normally assign an escort to observe the day to day activities of the Contractor. Working hours must be approved at least two working days in advance to ensure the availability of the required escort.

Communications:

Where any notice, request, direction, or other communications is required, it shall be in writing.

It shall be delivered in person, sent by registered mail, or sent by email to the COR.

Utility interruptions (gas, water, and electrical) require written notice one (1) week in advance.

Storage and Handling Materials/Equipment/Tools:

Special care should be given to handling and storing materials/equipment/tools. The ownership of the items is passed from the Contractor only upon acceptance by the COR. Equipment/tools not accepted by the COR is the Contractor’s sole responsibility.

Protection:

The Contractor shall protect the work as its proceeds, protect the area, which is next to the construction, and protect the materials and components from damage and deterioration. Special consideration should be given to protecting sensitive areas such as hallways, entrances, walls, floors, and carpets areas from dust and construction activities.

The Contractor shall provide barricades as required to protect natural resources, site improvements, existing property, adjacent property, and personnel.

Where pedestrian traffic is through or adjacent to work area, the Contractor shall provide necessary guardrails and barricades to protect pedestrians and to prevent pedestrian access to work areas.

Remove guardrails and barricades at completion of construction.

The Contractor shall submit proposed plan and details of staging area.

Unsuitable Workers:

Upon the request of the COR, the Contractor shall remove any person employed by him who, in the opinion of the COR, is incompetent or has conducted himself improperly. The Contractor shall not permit a person who has been removed to return to the work site.

Contractor’s Liability:

The Contractor must have complete insurance coverage for any injuries or damages that may occur during the construction period.

Final Completion:

After completion of the work, the Contractor shall make an appointment with COR for inspection and final acceptance with the signature of COR. The work site and related areas must be in a clean and tidy condition.

C. SUBMITTALS

General:

For each part of work Specified in this Scope of Work, submit the following as applicable, in accordance with Contract Clauses and Conditions.

• The Contractor must include written specifications for the materials and a sample of each material (as required) along with his/her quotation.

Samples:

Submit physical examples to illustrate materials and workmanship; and to establish standards by which completed work is judged, if requested.

Contractor Responsibilities:

• Review shop drawings, material data, and samples prior to submission. Initial, sign, or stamp, certifying the Contractor's review of the submittal.

• Verify:

• Field measurements.

• Field construction criteria.

• Catalog numbers and similar data.

• Coordinate each submittal with requirements of work and Contract Documents.

• Contractor's responsibility for errors and omissions in submittals is not relieved by COR review of submittals.

• Contractor's responsibility for deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract

Documents is not relieved by the COR's review of submittals, unless COR gives written acceptance of specific deviations.

• Notify COR, in writing at time of submission, of deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract Documents.

• Begin no work, which requires submittals until return of submittals with COR's stamp and initials or signature indicating review and indication to proceed as noted. Work performed prior to submission and approval of submittals may be subject for rejection.

• Distribute copies after COR's approval.

• Provide submittal information data in English and dimensions in both Metric and English units.

Submission Requirements:

• Schedule submissions to the COR immediately after Contract award.

• Submit three (3) copies of submittals (minimum).

• Submit three (or to be notified) of each sample requested.

• Accompany submittals with transmittal letter containing:

• Date

• Project title and number

• Contractor's name and address

• The number of each submittal

• Notification of deviations from Contract Documents

• Provide each set of submittals bound together with a Cover and Table of Contents.

Re-Submission Requirements:

• Provide adequate information; submit formal letter(s) and/or reason(s) for deviation.

• Product Data and Samples: Submit new data and samples as required for initial submittal.

• Shop Drawings.

• Revise initial drawings as required and re-submit as specified for initial submittal.

• Indicate on drawings any chances, which have been made other than those requested by the Embassy.

PAYMENT

Payment will be processed monthly for the services performed as identified on the OF348 during a month.

Payment terms are NET 30 days from the date of receipt and acceptance of services by the requiring office and a vendor’s proper invoice by TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov..

Electronic invoices must be submitted directly to our electronic payment inbox at TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov. You may copy other embassy contacts in your email;

however, your invoice must be submitted directly to this address. The Financial Management Office (FMO) is not permitted to process invoices that are forwarded by others within the Mission, unless approved by the Financial Management Officer.

To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

1) Name and Address of the Contractor

2) Date of invoice

3) Dates of services performed

4) Unique Vendor Invoice Number

5) Remittance Contact Information

6) Total Quantity of Items/services

7) Total Invoice Amount

8) Order/Award Number - 19GG8025P0682

9) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information for US payments

Email invoice to: TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov. Do not give your invoice directly to any other employee of the Embassy. The finance team is not permitted to accept invoices that do not come directly from the vendor.

D. APPENDIX #1

Official Holidays – 2025

The following is the list of U.S. and Georgian holidays that the Embassy will observe in 2025:

The following is the list of U.S. and Georgian holidays that the Embassy will observe in 2025:

DATE DAY COUNTRY DESCRIPTION

October 13 Mon US Columbus Day October 14 Tue Georgian Svetitskhovloba November 11 Tue US Veteran's Day November 27 Thu US Thanksgiving Day December 25 Thu US Christmas Day

SECTION C - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Mark materials delivered to the site as follows:

US Embassy Tbilisi 29 Georgian American Friendship Ave.

Tbilisi, 0131 Georgia

SECTION D - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

Final Completion:

After completion of the work, the Contractor shall make an appointment with COR for inspection and final acceptance with the signature of COR. The work site and related areas must be in a clean and tidy condition.

SECTION E - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and,

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 working days from the date of NTP.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(a) The time for submission of the schedules referenced in FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", paragraph (a), is hereby modified to reflect the due date for submission as 5 calendar days after receipt of an executed contract".

(b) These schedules shall include the time by which shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals required by the contract will be submitted for approval.

(c) The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the Contracting Officer to achieve coordination with work by the Government and any separate contractors used by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a schedule, which sequences work so as to minimize disruption at the job site.

(d) All deliverables shall be in the English language and any system of dimensions (English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract. No extension of time shall be allowed due to delay by the Government in approving such deliverables if the Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables. The Contractor shall identify each deliverable as required by the contract.

(e) Acceptance of Schedule: When the Government has accepted any time schedule;

it shall be binding upon 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 thereof 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 the Contractor from or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

(4) Format:

• Prepare schedules as horizontal bar chart with separate bar for each major portion of Work or operation, identifying first workday of each week.

• Sequence of Listing: Chronological order of start of each item of work.

• Scale and Spacing: To provide space for notations and revisions.

Content:

• Show complete sequence of construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of renovation.

• Identify each item by Specification Section number.

• Provide sub-schedules for each stage of work.

• Provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of entire Schedule.

• Coordinate content with Schedule of Values.

• Submit schedule allowing for a 15-day review prior to commencing.

Revision to Schedules:

• Indicate progress of each activity to date of submittal and projected completion date of each activity.

• Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other changes.

• Provide narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on schedule. Report corrective action taken, or proposed, and its effect.

Submittals:

• Submit initial schedules within fifteen (15) work days after date of Notice to Proceed.

After review, submit revised data within ten (10) work days.

• Submit revised Progress Schedules with each Application for Payment.

Distribution:

• Distribute copies of reviewed Schedules to project site file, sub-Contractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

• Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in Schedules.

NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are actually causing delays which the Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule, or the completion date should be revised. The Contractor shall give such notice promptly, not more than ten (10) days after the first event giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the Contracting Officer may revise the approved time schedule.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must 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 or evidence of insurance. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or insurance certificates or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

WORKING HOURS

The contractor shall be bound by religious and national holidays of common local observance.

The Administrative Notice issued by the Embassy showing holidays is attached in Section F, APPENDIX. The Contractor shall also be bound by the working hours customarily observed by the Embassy (09:00-18:00 hours from Monday thru Friday) of each week unless permitted by the

COR.

Security regulations require a photocopy of the Georgian ID card for each worker to be submitted to the COR one (1) week in advance. Workers must have same ID cards to enter the compound.

Security regulations require vehicle make type, color and license number for vehicles to enter the compound daily to be submitted to the COR 36 hours in advance.

All work performed will be under the observation of the COR. The COR will normally assign an escort to observe the day to day activities of the Contractor. Working hours must be approved at least two working days in advance to ensure the availability of the required escort.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after contract award at 29 Georgian American Friendship Ave. Tbilisi, Georgia to discuss the schedule, submittals, notice to proceed, mobilization and other important issues that effect construction progress. See FAR 52.236-26, Preconstruction Conference.

DELIVERABLES - The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Deliver Date Deliver

To

Section G. Securities/Insurance 1 10 days after award CO Section E. Construction Schedule 1 10 days after award COR Section E. Preconstruction Conference 1 10 days after award COR Section G. Personnel Biographies 1 10 days after award COR

Section F. Payment Request 1 Last calendar day of each month COR

Section D. Request for Final Acceptance 1 5 days before inspection COR

SECTION F – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated;

provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer, and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is Michael Otiashvili Facilities Manager.

Payment: The Contractor's attention is directed to Section H, 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts". The following elaborates on the information contained in that clause.

Requests for payment, may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

After receipt of the Contractor's request for payment, and on the basis of an inspection of the work, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination as to the amount, which is then due. If the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage allowed by in 52.232-5, the Contracting Officer shall advise the Contractor as to the reasons.

Under the authority of 52.232-27(a), the 14 day period identified in FAR 52.232-27(a)(1)(i)(A) is hereby changed to 30 days.

Invoice shall be emailed to TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov mailto:TbilisiFMOVouchering@state.gov

SECTION G - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G.1.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION - The Contractor shall furnish some form of payment protection as described in 52.228-13 in the amount of 50% of the contract price.

G.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the information required by the paragraph above within ten

(10) calendar days after award. Failure to timely submit the required security may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government. If the contract is terminated, the Contractor will be liable for those costs as described in FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction), which is included in this purchase order.

G.1.2 The bonds or alternate performance security shall guarantee the Contractor's execution and completion of the work within the contract time. This security shall also guarantee the correction of any defects after completion, the payment of all wages and other amounts payable by the Contractor under its subcontracts or for labor and materials, and the satisfaction or removal of any liens or encumbrances placed on the work.

G.1.3 The required securities shall remain in effect in the full amount required until final acceptance of the project by the Government. Upon final acceptance, the penal sum of the performance security shall be reduced to 10% of the contract price. The security shall remain in effect for one year after the date of final completion and acceptance, and the Contractor shall pay any premium required for the entire period of coverage.

G.2.0 INSURANCE - The Contractor is required by FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation" to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall at its own expense provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

G.2.1 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, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence $50,000.00

Cumulative $100,000.00

(2) PROPERTY DAMAGE, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence $200,000.00

Cumulative $450,000.00

G.2.2 The foregoing 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.

G.2.3 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, or 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 therefrom, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

G.2.4 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.

G.2.5 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.

G.3.0 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONS

G.3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as is considered necessary, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, to interpret, clarify, supplement, or correct inconsistencies, errors or omissions in the Contract documents, or to describe minor changes in the work not involving an increase in the contract price or extension of the contract time. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the supplemental documents, and unless prompt objection is made by the Contractor within 20 days, their issuance shall not provide for any claim for an increase in the Contract price or an extension of contract time.

G.3.1.1. RECORD DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall maintain at the project site:

(1) a current marked set of Contract drawings and specifications indicating all interpretations and clarification, contract modifications, change orders, or any other departure from the contract requirements approved by the Contracting Officer; and,

(2) a complete set of record shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G.3.1.2 . "As-Built" Documents: After final completion of the work, but before final acceptance thereof, the Contractor shall provide:

(1) a complete set of "as-built" drawings, based upon the record set of drawings, marked to show the details of construction as actually accomplished; and,

(2) record shop drawings and other submittals, in the number and form as required by the specifications.

G.4.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, 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 otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

G.4.1 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.

G.4.2 The Contractor shall give written assurance to the Contracting Officer that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits.

G.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

G.5.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL - The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by or among those employed at the site. The Contractor shall ensure the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against such action. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

G.5.1 If the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately give notice, including all relevant information, to the Contracting Officer.

G.5.2 After award, 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 10 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 rejection 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.

G.5.3 The Contractor shall provide an English speaking supervisor on site at all times. This position is considered as key personnel under this purchase order.

G.6.0 Materials and Equipment - All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specified. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner that will withstand inspection by the Contracting Officer.

G.7.0 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

G.7.1 Any special warranties that may be required under the contract shall be subject to the stipulations set forth in 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction", as long as they are not in conflict.

G.7.2 The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information required to make any subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The Contractor shall submit both the information and the guarantee or warranty to the Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

G.8.0 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the "Changes" clause shall be treated as a change under that clause; provided, that the Contractor gives the Contracting Officer prompt written notice (within 20 days) stating:

(a) the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and

(b) that the Contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract

The Contractor shall provide written notice of a differing site condition within 10 calendar days of occurrence following FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

G.9.0 ZONING APPROVALS AND PERMITS

The Government shall be responsible for:

- obtaining proper zoning or other land use control approval for the project

- obtaining the approval of the Contracting Drawings and Specifications

- paying fees due for the foregoing; and,

- for obtaining and paying for the initial building permits.

SECTION H - CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JAN 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT

2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED

OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN

2025)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (AUG 2018)

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(JAN 2025)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION

OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (FEB 2021)

52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTION (JULY 2000)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.229-7 TAXES- FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS

(FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(MAY 2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2017)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OTHER THAN

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

(APR 1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES

(APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-17 WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN

2003)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (AUG 2024)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-

PRICE) (APR 2012)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984)

I. FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such…