19MD7025Q0007_SF 1442.pdf

U.S. Embassy Chisinau

August 18th, 2025

Dear Prospective Offeror:

Subject: Request for Quotes 19MD7025Q0007

Enclosed is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for repaving of damaged asphalt pavement at various areas of the compound interior parking area for US Embassy – Chisinau Republic of Moldova. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section J of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference at the site, The pre-proposal conference will be held on August 26th, 2025, at 11:00 hours, at 103 Alexei Mateevici Street, MD 2009 Chisinau. Offerors should send the names of participants to Mr. Serghei Josu by e-mail at JosuSI@state.gov to make appropriate arrangements no later than 17:00 hours on August 25th, 2025. The Government will allow access to two (2) individuals to represent each company at the site visit.

Quotations are due by September 5th, 2025. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed for 19MD7025Q0007.

Your quotation can also be submitted electronically to ChisinauProcurementBids@state.gov . It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the

30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1442

2. Section A, Pricing

3. Section L Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section J

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

mailto:ChisinauProcurementBids@state.gov https://www.sam.gov/

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

19MD7025Q00007

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

08/18/2025

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

US Embassy Chisinau-GSO/Procurement 103 A. Mateevici Street, Chisinau

US Embassy Chisinau, 103 Mateevici Street

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Alexanru Andrusca

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

+373 69119984

SOLICITATION

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

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

Repaving of damaged asphalt pavement at various areas of the compound interior parking area for US Embassy – Chisinau, remove of old and installation of new asphalt for the entire paved surface area inside the Embassy compound (approximately 2000 sq. meters) and all associated works.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____ calendar days and complete it within ____ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _______________.)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __0__ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___17:00____ (hour) local time ________09/05/2025_____________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _____ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SF-1442 COVER SHEET

A. PRICING

B. STATEMENT OF WORK

C. PACKAGING AND MARKING

D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

H. CLAUSES

I. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

NO ATACHMENTS

J. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

K. EVALUATION CRITERIA

L. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

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.

Total Price (including all labor, materials, overhead and profit)

A.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). The Contractor shall include VAT as a separate charge on the

Invoice and as a separate line item in Section B.

SECTION B - STATEMENT OF WORK

B.1 INTRODUCTION

The U.S. American Embassy Chisinau, Moldova requires repaving of damaged asphalt pavement at various areas of the compound interior parking area. Over the past 30 years, asphalt and concrete have become a patchwork of repairs for various reasons. Multiple areas are breaking up due to freeze/thaw cycles, and several areas are experiencing dips in the asphalt from settling of the subsurface soil. Two areas, in particular, are a safety hazard for walking and forklift operations because of uneven surfaces.

The contractor shall remove the surface layer of cracked, broken, or damaged asphalt pavement sections and pave the new asphalt pavement in all designated areas of the compound parking.

The total estimated area in need of repaving is 2000 sq meters. Before bid submittal, the contractor shall visit the site to measure and verify the total area or resurfacing needed (in sq.

meters)

The Contractor’s employees will be escorted by the Embassy staff throughout the time they are at the work site. The contracting officer’s representative (COR) will oversee the performance of the work in progress.

The project drawings will be provided in a separate document designating areas to be resurfaced, as well as surveyed utilities, and topographical survey.

B.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

B.2.1 REMOVAL AND PREPARATION WORK

B.2.1.1 The contractor shall break up and remove the damaged and sunk asphalt pavement by 70mm to expose the aggregate and/or soil subsurface in all areas designated on compound drawings. Contractor may use chisels, jackhammers, diamond blade saws and/or grinders, and other acceptable tools for this purpose.

B.2.1.2 The contractor shall grind down or chisel concrete patchwork areas that are cracked and/or crumbling by 70mm to provide a firm substrate. Contractor may use chisels, jackhammers, diamond blade saws and/or grinders, and other acceptable tools for this purpose.

B.2.1.3 The contractor shall provide temporary safety barrier and construction sign at the construction area, and work with the Embassy Safety Coordinator for proper safety requirements.

B.2.1.4 All the noise, smell, and hot work shall be done during normal work hours unless otherwise specified by COR. Weekend and after-hours work will be assessed upon request and subject to approval of COR and RSO. The contractor shall receive approval of the hot work before the work begins.

B.2.1.5 In the event that the contractor causes any damages, the contractor shall repair the damages at their own expense.

B.2.1.6 The contractor shall keep the site clean on a daily basis during the working period.

B.2.1.7 The contractor shall dispose of all the construction debris upon approval by the COR and submit a certificate of legal disposal of construction debris.

B.2.1.8 The contractor shall wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety harness.

B.2.1.9 The contractor shall insure that the existing asphalt level and the new asphalt surface finishes are level for the COR’s approval.

B.2.2 EARTH WORK

B.2.2.1 The contractor shall submit the existing asphalt pavement level topographical survey report to the COR prior to the earth work. The topographical survey report shall include existing facilities such as concrete trench, manhole, valve box, and adjacent asphalt pavement.

B.2.2.2 The contractor shall submit the proposed topographic drawing showing the final asphalt pavement level for the COR’s approval prior to the earth work. The drawing shall specify final asphalt pavement level around existing facilities including concrete trench, manhole, valve box, and adjacent asphalt pavement. The drawing shall represent how to drain off the rain water. Only after receiving the COR’s approval for commencement of the earth work, the contractor shall start the earth work.

B.2.2.3 Before excavation, the contractor shall inspect the existing underground utility lines.

B.2.2.4 If there are unidentified underground utilities found during the excavation work, the contractor shall immediately stop excavation and report the findings to the

COR and Safety Coordinator.

B.2.2.5 After excavation, the contractor shall compact the existing unbound-aggregate base course to form new subgrade, and refill areas missing or otherwise deficient of aggregate.

B.2.2.6 Backfill material shall consist of satisfactory material, select granular material, or initial backfill material as required. Backfill shall be placed in layers not exceeding 150 mm loose thickness for compaction by hand operated compaction machine and 300 mm loose thickness for other than hand operated machines, unless otherwise specified. Initial backfill shall consist of select granular material or satisfactory materials free from rocks 50 millimeters (2 inches) or larger in any dimension or free from rocks.

B.2.3 ASPHALT PAVEMENT WORK

B.2.3.1 The contractor shall provide 70 mm thick of asphalt pavement in all areas designated on drawings.

B.2.3.2 The asphalt pavement shall meet the KSF 2357 (Aggregates for asphalt mixture) and KSF 2349 (Hot mix asphalt mixture).

B.2.3.3 The contractor shall submit the Material Certificate signed by manufacturers.

The asphalt pavement manufacturer shall have experience to provide asphalt pavement of similar quality as required in this SOW.

B.2.3.4 Prior to constructing asphalt pavement, the contractor shall install 150 mm thick sub-base and compact it with a roller.

B.2.3.5 The contractor shall apply the prime coat (RSC-3) over the sub-base, previously constructed pavement, curb, manholes and other structures. The mixture ratio of prime coat is 1.5 liter per square meter. The contractor shall apply enough prime coats to penetrate and seal but not flood surface. The contractor shall cure the prime coat for minimum 72 hours. During spraying the prime coat, the contractor shall prevent prime coat from contaminating the adjacent area by covering them with clear plastic sheet. The prime coat shall be constructed only when the sub-base or existing pavement has no free water on the surface. The prime coat shall not be placed without ample time to complete spreading and rolling during daylight hours, unless approved satisfactory artificial lighting is provided.

B.2.3.6 The contractor shall place 100mm thick hot-mix asphalt surface course over the sub-base.

B.2.3.7 The contractor shall provide asphalt paver finisher, macadam roller, tire roller, and tandem roller for placing the hot-mix asphalt.

B.2.3.8 The maximum aggregate size of surface course shall be less than 12 mm.

B.2.3.9 The temperature of bitumen at time of mixing shall not exceed 150 degrees C.

The temperature of aggregate and mineral filler in the mixer shall not exceed 160 degrees C when bitumen is added. Overheated and carbonized mixtures or mixtures that foam shall not be used. Prior to placing of the surface Course, the sub-base shall be cleaned of all foreign or objectionable matter with power brooms and hand brooms.

B.2.3.10 The contractor shall finish placing the hot-mix asphalt before mix temperature cools 120 degree C.

B.2.3.11 After first strip has been placed and rolled, the contractor shall place succeeding strips and extend rolling to overlap previous strips.

B.2.3.12 The contractor shall begin compaction as soon as placed hot-mix paving will bear roller weight without excessive displacement. The contractor shall compact hot-mix paving with hot, hand tampers or vibratory-plate compactors in areas inaccessible to rollers. The contractor shall complete compaction before mix temperature cools to 85 degree C.

B.2.3.13 The compaction shall be composed of breakdown rolling, intermediate rolling, and finish rolling.

B.2.3.14 The contractor shall complete breakdown or initial rolling immediately after rolling joints and outside edge. The contractor shall examine surface immediately after breakdown rolling for indicated crown, grade, and smoothness. The contractor shall correct the lay-down and rolling operations to comply with requirements.

The contractor shall begin intermediate rolling immediately after breakdown rolling while hot-mix asphalt is still hot enough to achieve specified density. Continue rolling until hot-mix asphalt course has been uniformly compacted to the following density, depending on method selected by Contractor:

1) Average Density: 96 percent of reference laboratory density according to ASTM

D 6927 or AASHTO T 245, but not less than 94 percent nor greater than 100 percent.

2) Average Density: 92 percent of reference maximum theoretical density according to ASTM D 2041, but not less than 90 percent nor greater than 96 percent.

The contractor shall perform finish rolling to remove roller marks on the surface while hot-mix asphalt is still warm.

B.2.3.15 After final rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on pavement until it has cooled and hardened. The contractor shall erect barricades to protect paving from traffic until mixture has cooled enough not to become marked

B.2.3.16 The hot-mix asphalt surface course shall be smooth, continuous and free of pulls, tears, and deflections.

B.2.3.17 The contractor shall promptly correct surface irregularities in paving course behind paver. The contractor shall remove excess material forming high spots and fill depressions with hot-mix asphalt to prevent segregation of mix with suitable hand tools.

B.2.3.18 The asphalt pavement shall have proper slope as per the drawing.

B.3 EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

The Contractor acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the nature of materials and methods of the existing construction noted for repair or replacement, and to the obstacles likely to be encountered, insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the specified structures and or premises. The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the

Contract Documents with each other and with information furnished by the USG. Before submitting a bid, the Contractor shall: (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions;

(2) carefully compare this and other information known to the Contractor with the Contract

Documents and submit proper measurements to reflect actual field conditions for bid submittal;

and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered to the USG. Once

Contract is awarded, the Contractor shall carefully review all information in the Contract

Documents to verify the accuracy of expected work volume and specifications.

B.4 QUALITY CONTROL

B.4.1 Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of subcontracts and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. The controls shall be adequate to cover all construction operations, including both on site and off site fabrication, and will be keyed to the proposed construction sequence.

B.4.2 The Quality Control Program shall be based on a three-phase control process including, Preparatory Phase, Initial Phase and Follow-up Phase.

B.4.2.1 Preparatory phase: Contractor shall prepare and explain their construction plan (man-power schedule, working schedule in detail, surface treatment method, safety plan, fire protection plan etc.)

B.4.2.2 Initial phase: Contractor shall make one sample area for each case such as;

paint color etc. for approval by the COR.

B.4.2.3 Follow-up phase: Contractor shall perform their work according to

Preparatory phase and Initial phase.

B.4.3 Submittals: The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control plan for acceptance by the

COR. The plan shall identify and describe the site organization, personnel, records, and forms to be used. The Embassy reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his plan and operations, including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

B.5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Contractor shall submit safety management plan based on the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-5-5, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

B.5.1 Safety (FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention)

The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will-

(a) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

(b) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates.

(c) Control excess costs in the performance of this contract.

Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action.

This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required.

After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping 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 on any stop work order issued under this clause.

B.6 PROGRESS SCHEDULE AND REPORTS

Contractor Daily Quality Control Report shall be developed and submitted to the COR no later than 11:00 A.M. the following workday after construction begins. The report shall be submitted in original and one (1) copy. A report is required for every calendar day of the contract duration.

For days when no contract activities take place, the COR may waive the requirement for daily report.

SECTION C - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Mark materials delivered to the site as follows:

Reserved

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.

D.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial

Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed, or corrected before final completion and acceptance.

Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

D.2 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the

Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

• Satisfactory completion of all required tests,

• A final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the Schedule of

Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

• Submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final Acceptance).

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 15 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 30 days after beginning of work.

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

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of

$100.00 USD for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Default clause.

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.

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

All work shall be performed during MONDAY-SATURDAY from 08:00 to 19:00. Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR). The Contractor shall give 24 hours in advance to COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above. Changes in work hours, initiated by the

Contractor, will not be a cause for a price increase.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after contract award at US Embassy

Chisinau, 103 A. Mateevici str., MD 2009, Chisinau Moldova, 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 Substantial Completion 1

15 days before inspection 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 CARPENTER SHOP FOREMAN

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.

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The Contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices submitted for payment.

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 $1000.00 USD

Cumulative $5000.00 USD

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

Per Occurrence $1000.00 USD

Cumulative $5000.00 USD

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 7 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)

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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)

52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE

OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

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…