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In accordance w ith FAR 36.204(c), Disclosure of the magnitude of construction project. Betw een US$100,000.00 and USD$250,000.00

SECTION 00000- SF 1442

SECTION 002100- Instruction of Offerors SECTION 002116- Basis of Aw ard SECTION 002100- Contract Clauses

ASTRID PARDO 011-571-2752386

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

27-Feb-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________16 Mar 2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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, X is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE (RCO) BOGOTA

CARRERA 45 NO. 24B-27

USMILGP CONTRACTING

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

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NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

SOW

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

CONTAINERIZED HOUSING UNITS (CHUs) AT TOLEMAIDA (MELGAR-TOLIMA)

PART 1

General Information

1. GENERAL. Under this contract, the contractor shall prepare the area to Containerized Housing Unit (CHUs) installation. It includes but is not limited to electrical, sanitary, and hydraulic connection networks in Tolemaida COLAR base at Melgar-Tolima, Colombia in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW).

The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

The scope of this contract includes: the transportation, installation, excavation, groundwork, maintenance, and supplies necessary for the additional containerized housing units to accommodate a minimal of sixteen (16) personnel. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with subject Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and is subject to the inspection schedule as defined in this contract. Services are to be provided and delivered to the above-mentioned location with the approval and coordination of the using activity.

1.1 Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to execute the terms of this statement of work. The work executed by the contractor shall include:

Structural and architectural designs.

Sanitary and rainwater designs.

Soil study.

Electrical designs.

Surveying and layout Provisional fencing and temporary storage area.

Strip topsoil.

Excavation for structure and all networks.

Backfilling with selected material and geotextile.

Concrete structures.

Concrete sidewalks.

Prefinish concrete curb.

Metallic structure.

Roof type thermo acoustic roof tile, galvanized steel and aluminum foil tied to the metallic structure or similar to existent buildings.

Gravel placement for rain filtration.

Electrical house connection.

Grounding system.

Lightning protection system.

Testing and performance of all electrical and hydraulics systems.

Cleaning and final disposal of all debris.

Note: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and/or quantities on site before beginning the work.

The Contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with Colombian Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Colombian regulation, the contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.2 Background: The Security Cooperation Office AOB team has a compound located at Military Base at Tolemaida that needs additional housing.

The project is part of US Army South Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection program in support to Colombia Security Cooperation Office (SCO). The project consists on Containerized Housing Units (CHU’s) rental and area adequation, with all network’s connection in Tolemaida, Melgar-Tolima.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, and supplies required to prepare the area where the CHUs are going to be installed as well as the electrical, sanitary, and hydraulic connection networks required for the CHUs. Exact location will be provided by US ARMY SOUTH representatives during the site visit at Tolemaida, Melgar. See FAR Clause 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) under Section 00100 of the solicitation for specific site visit date, time and instructions.

1.4 Required Delivery: Contractor shall provide non-personal services to support the DOD mission. The prescribed services are described herein; they consist of preparation and repair of land to install containerized housing units on the COLMIL installation.

1.5 Period of Performance: The work shall begin within ten (10) days after the Contractor receives the contract award, and the project shall be completed in 90 days or less from receipt of contract award. This delivery time includes clean-up of the site area.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. Contractor shall deliver a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer

1.6.1.1. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform work on Colombian holidays.

New Year’s Day Fest of Saints Peter and Paul Epiphany Independence Day St. Joseph’s Day Battle of Boyacá Holy Thursday Assumption Day Good Friday Discover of America Labor Day All Saints Day Ascension Day Cartagena’s Independence Day Corpus Christi Immaculate Conception Fest of the Sacred Heart Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall execute work within the following work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., except Colombian holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at the existing compound at Tolemaida, Melgar, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: The Contractor shall deliver a list of the full names of personnel to be on site, with a copy of their identification card with numbers and place of issue to the base security or office personnel for investigation and permits when required. The Contractor and workforce will take appropriate security measures to protect Government critical and sensitive information. The Contractor shall not disclose specifics of services to unauthorized personnel. Contractor will provide sub-contractors required specifics to accomplish services and/or products delivery. All work-related paper products and removable storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

Installation access badges, if provided, will not be worn outside Government facility where visible to the general public. The Contractor and workforce personnel shall not sketch or take photos of Government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. The Contractor shall not post or discuss government facility activities on any unauthorized public access media. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must request all permissions and authorizations in order to get into the Compound at Tolemaida, Melgar, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia.

1.6.7.1 Host Nation Installation Access with No DOD Facility. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.2 Advertisement and Social Media. The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.7.3 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness. If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all US Government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, US Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.8.1 Special Qualifications: The Contractor must possess experience in general maintenance of facilities.

1.6.9 Government Representative: The US Government Representative (GR) monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The GR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

The GR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Refusal of Services and Termination of Contract: The US Government reserves the right to refuse services from the contractor if the performed works or being performed is deemed inadequate, dangerous, hazardous, or not to standard. The US Government also reserves the right to terminate this contract if the contractor’s actions or work ethic is deemed questionable, unreasonable, or suspicious by the government personnel receiving the services.

1.6.11 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.12 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.13 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Project Manager, Alternate Project Manager, Resident Civil Engineer/Architect, Architect, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Electrical Engineer and any other engineers required to execute plans and designs related to the project. All personnel for the project shall demonstrate experience on 3 or more projects of equal or greater complexity than the work required for this project. The Contractor shall determine the personnel who will cover the Quality Control Program (QCP) and Safety Program. The personnel covering these programs shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience executing quality control or safety programs. The project manager shall be responsible for all work performed. The project manager and the alternate project manager, who will act in the absence of the project manager, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The project manager or alternate manager shall have the full authority to act on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: The project engineer shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and maintain a valid license with their particular government and have at least 10 years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The field engineer and design engineers/architects shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and maintain a valid engineering license issued by their particular government, and have at least 5 years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude.

1.6.14 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.15 Contractor Travel: Not applicable.

1.6.16 Other Direct Costs: Not applicable.

1.6.17 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not applicable

1.6.19 Laws and Regulations.

1.6.19.1 The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the U.S. 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. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the KO of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution.

1.6.19.2 Labor, Health and Safety Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of Colombia, 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. The Contractor is responsible for training all personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards. Contractor shall encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire, safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor.

The Contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with Colombian Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Colombian regulation, the contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.6.20 Licenses and Permits.

1.6.20.1 Contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the U.S. Government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Colombian laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO or the COR demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO or COR.

1.6.20.2 Subcontractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the KO and COR in writing that all subcontractors and others performing work at Melgar worksite has obtained all requisite licenses and permits. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO.

1.6.21 Environmental Protection.

1.6.21.1 In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement policies, and all applicable provisions of the Colombian Codes and Military Base regulations/laws.

1.6.21.2 Environmental protection action required by this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work required for the abatement and prevention of pollution during and as the result of construction operations under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare;

unfavorably alter ecological balances; detrimentally impact on biological species and/or their habitat; or degrade the aesthetic and recreational value of the area.

1.6.21.3 The Contractor shall not pollute storm or sewer lines; or swales with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acid, construction wastes; or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Colombian laws concerning pollution of river and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions shall not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project areas.

1.6.21.4 Waste material is defined as any material for which no use or reuse is intended and which is to be discarded.

Disposal of hazardous waste, containers or components thereof, shall be in a hazardous waste disposal site only and no other location shall be utilized for such disposal. Only hazardous waste sites which are permitted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and/or the Government of Colombia shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Colombian environmental agencies for disposal/storage activities.

1.6.22 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of such deficiencies by the KO/COR and shall notify the KO or COR of the corrective action taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of their workers and all visitors at each work site; and shall ensure that all personnel are wearing appropriate safety gear at all times (i.e. safety glasses, helmet, harness, gloves, and safety shoes).

1.6.23 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT).

1.6.23.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries.

The trained and capable personnel shall be able to certify to provide first aid in case of emergency. Contractor shall be responsible to provide AP and EMT to its employees.

1.6.23.2 All work crews, office personnel, and the contracting officer representative shall be provided with information pertaining to the Contractor's arrangements for emergency medical treatment prior to contract start date. This information shall include the following:

Local Hospital: Name Phone No.

Local Ambulance: Name Phone No.

Local Doctor: Name Phone No

1.6.24 Marking of Work Zones. The Contractor shall mark all work zones using two lines of plastic yellow security ribbon. Yellow security ribbons shall be 8 cm wide and supported on very stable wood stakes. Likewise, the project excavation or high accident risk zones shall be signaled with warning signs or fences as protective measurements by the Contractor.

1.6.25 Contractor Vehicles.

1.6.25.1 Vehicular Access. The Contractor shall, and IAW any regulations specified by the municipal authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at both worksite locations.

1.6.25.2 Vehicle list. Not applicable

1.6.26 Calendar Days. Any reference in the Statement of Work to “days” refers to calendar days, rather than business days, unless otherwise specified.

1.6.27 Unforeseen Conditions: The Contractor shall conduct aerial, surface, underground or embedded interference survey to avoid damage to pipes, boxes, cables, utility poles, hoses, wells or other elements in the work area. If a potential interference is found, the contractor shall discuss alternatives with the COR.

PART 2

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions.

2.1.1 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 Defective Work. A task output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the SOW.

2.1.5 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that tasks being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.10 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of the prime’s contract with the Subcontractor.

2.1.12 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

2.1.13 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

ACI American Concrete Institute AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AISC American Institute of Steel Construction ANSI American National Standards Institute Standards AR Army Regulation ASTM American Society for Testing Materials AWS American Welding Society

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Centimeters CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense IEC International Electrotechnical Commission EIA Electronic Industries Alliance FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation IAW In Accordance With IBC International Building Code HID High-intensity discharge KO Contracting Officer m Meters NEC National Electric Code 2011 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NFPA National Fire Protection Association NSR Norma Sismo Resistente NTC Normas Técnicas Colombianas OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PSI Pounds-force per square inch QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RAS Reglamento Técnico del Sector de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico RETIE Reglamento Técnico de Instalaciones Eléctricas RETILAP Reglamento Técnico de Iluminación y Alumbrado Público SOW Statement of Work TE Technical Exhibit UL Underwriters Laboratories

PART 3

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide follow-up documentation to grant the contractor access to the facilities/job-site. Documentation shall follow the contractor’s submittal of a request.

3.2 Facilities: NA

3.3 Utilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the faucets, turning off lights, and powering off equipment at the end of the work day.

3.4 Equipment: NA

3.5 Materials NA

Part 4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this SOW.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance. Not applicable.

4.3 Materials. The Contractor shall provide all ancillary and primary materials, to include the following possible items; cement, aggregates, concrete, reinforced steel, metallic structure, welding materials, masonry, electrical materials, floor tiles, paint, stucco, ceiling dry wall, windows and doors and all related materials for the construction.

4.4 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all required construction equipment; to including excavator, concrete mixer, lifting equipment, trucks to transport debris, etc to construct and install what is included in this contract.

4.5 Insurance: All insurances required by the Government of Colombia to operate within the country shall be obtained and maintained as required by the Government of Colombia (GOV). Insurance requirements include but are not limited to Third Party Damage, First Person Fatality, Additional person Fatalities, Criminal court representation and Civil Representation.

4.5.1 Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except that if the contract is to be performed in a country which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements for the Country of Colombia. The required Worker’s Compensation insurance shall extend to cover employer’s liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit as required by the Government of Colombia.

4.5.1.2 General Liability Insurance: Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits as established by the Government of Colombia, per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

4.5.1.3 Automobile Liability Insurance for Contractor Owned/Leased Vehicles. This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits as established by the Government of Colombia shall be required.

4.5.1.4 Payment of Wages/Salaries: The contractor shall be responsible for payment of all employee salaries, vacations, social security, medical insurance, family subsistence and all other entitlements required by Colombian labor laws. At a minimum, the Contractor shall adhere to applicable wages established by the GOC. Additionally, the Contractor will make a good faith attempt to provide reasonable wages to maintain stability in the workforce.

4.6 Contractor Vehicles and Passes: All contractor employees’ and Contractor’s subcontractor vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all Colombian Government Regulations. In addition, all vehicles described above must be registered through theGovernment of Colombia or with the installation office for the Colombian Military Base that they are working on. Pass and Registration will comply with Colombian Installation Commander Directives. The contractor is responsible to provide maintenance or fuel for contractor vehicles.

4.6.1 Vehicle and personal passes are the property of the Government of Colombia and will be surrendered upon termination of employment or the end of the contract performance period to the COR. Any pass will be surrendered to US or Colombian Security Forces upon demand to positively identify a person’s need to be on Colombian Military Installation or the grounds of the US Embassy, Bogota, Colombia, or other facilities based on duty location.

4.7 Responsibilities of Contractor.

4.7.1 Damage to Persons or Property. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties at the worksite that occur as a result of the Contractor's own fault or negligence. The Contract shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work sites, the workers, the public, and the property of others.

4.7.2 Responsibility for Work Performed. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until final completion and acceptance of the entire project, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted in writing under the contract.

4.8 Contractor Records/Progress Reports. The Contractor shall certify all completed work on bi-weekly basis and provide bi-weekly progress report to the COR and KO. Bi-weekly report is due every Tuesday, no later than 1300 hrs (1:00 p.m. CST).

4.9 Contractor Work Schedules. Offerors shall include in their technical proposal a complete project management schedule utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) or Gantt Chart showing major construction phases (i.e. clearing site, site prep, foundation, concrete structure, metallic structure, water lines, sanitary lines, electrical system, drainage system, roof tiles, masonry, stucco, floor tiles, wall tiles, bathrooms, windows, doors, tests, cleaning, final inspection and punch list corrections). These items will become part of the contract at award. Sufficient float time shall be incorporated in the schedule to account for down days due to inclement weather. Contractor shall include quality assurance inspections performed by QA rep at each worksite.

4.9.1 RESERVED

4.10 Repair. The Contractor shall repair any damage to the existing grounds, facilities or property incurred during the course of construction at Melgar to its original pre-existing conditions.

4.11 Safety. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of workers and visitors to the work sites. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel wear appropriate safety gear at all times in compliance with all Colombian Occupational Safety & Health regulations and ensue all local safety regulations are followed at all times. The Contractor shall provide sanitation for workers IAW the latest edition of Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual EM 385-1-1 and Colombian safety and health laws. Contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1. Information about how to obtain electronic and/or hard copies of this manual is located at the following website: http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx

4.11.1 Prohibition on Asbestos and Lead Based Paints. The Contractor shall not use materials containing Asbestos or Lead Based Paints in this construction project. Upon completion of each construction project, the Contractor shall submit two copies of a Certified Letter to the COR stating that no lead-based paints or materials containing asbestos were used in this project at Melgar. One copy of the letter shall be filed with project documents in the Resident Engineer's Office and second copy filed in the COR’s project folder.

4.12 Utilities Connections and Excavations

4.12.1 The U.S. Government will not provide any utility connections. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide any generators required to operate any of its own equipment at its own expense. The Contractor shall be also responsible for providing potable water daily at the construction worksite for all employees at Contractor’s own expense. If a water tank truck is planned for this purpose, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing registration information that must be included with Contractor’s equipment listing.

4.12.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating excavation with local utility companies and shall take every precaution to avoid damage to underground utilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages they incur to the underground utilities and shall repair any construction damages at the Melgar worksite at own expense.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the connection of potable water, sewage (if available), and electrical power with local utility companies.

4.13 Interruption of Utility Services. Any planned interruptions of utility services (electrical power, water, natural gas, etc.) shall be detailed and coordinated by the Contractor. If the outage affects only the facilities in this contract, the request shall be submitted at least three (3) working days before the planned outage. The Contractor shall not interrupt service(s) until approval has been granted by the Melgar Department of Public Works or equivalent entity.

Requests shall include facility/facilities affected, date of scheduled outage, and duration. Requests for interruption of service(s) will not be approved unless all equipment and materials required for the applicable/ particular phase of work are on the job site (s). Interruptions will be granted Monday through Friday for the following times: 7:15 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. If weekend (Saturday and Sunday) outages are required or are preferred, such outages shall be coordinated as specified above.

4.14 Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall acquire, by means of an insurance policy or a self-insurance program, workers’ compensation coverage required by the DBA. This applies to any contractor, either from local country or from any other country. Contractor shall submit a copy of the insurance policy to the KO within 15 days after contract award. For more information to:

http//www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/isdba/htm

PART 5

5. Specific Tasks: Contractor shall provide non-personal services to support the DOD mission. The prescribed services are described herein; they consist of preparation and repair of land to install containerized housing units on the COLMIL installation.

5.1 Basic Services: GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials necessary to construct Insert tasks to be. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development of a material list for COR review. The contractor shall provide samples and specifications of materials such as paint, tiles, windows, etc. prior to installation. The Contractor shall submit all material under this section for COR approval and ensure that materials for project are environmentally friendly in accordance with paragraph 1.6.18.

5.2 Task Heading:

Objective

Standard Performance

Threshold Method of Surveillance

% Deduction from monthly invoice for not meeting Performance

Standards

1. Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c

The Contractor shall Notify its employees of

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph

(b) of this clause The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from

100% Compliance

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection, COR

Validation

5% of total monthly price will be deducted the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment

Structural Designs

Complete and certified in accordance with commercial design standards

100% Compliance

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by

COR

5% of total

Sanitary & Rainwater designs; topsoil soundness, drainage gravel commercial design standards

100% Compliance

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by

COR

5% of total

Soil Study commercial design standards

100% Compliance

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by

COR.

5% of total

Structurally sound backfill, concrete structures, sidewalks, metallic structures

Complete and certified in accordance with

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by

COR

5% of total

Roof installation Complete and certified in

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by

COR.

5% of total

Electrical, Grounding, lightning protection, electrical test results

Complete and certified in accordance with

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by

COR

5% of total

Final disposal of debris and waste

Complete review 100% Compliance

Zero deviation from standard

100% Inspection by COR at work completion.

5% of total

5.2.1 Plans: All structural, architectural, storm water and electrical plans shall be provided to the COR for approval prior to work commencement. All plans shall be developed by an engineer certified in that particular discipline, and comply with appropriate codes. Once approved all shall become part of the contract specifications.

54.1.1 Structural and Architecture Design: Plans shall comply with “Norma Sismo Resistente” (NSR) – 2010 code and NTC 4595.

5.2.2 Hydraulic, Sanitary and Rainwater Design: Plans shall comply with Colombian codes “Norma Técnica Colombiana” (NTC) – 1500 and “Reglamento Técnico para el Sector de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico” and RAS 2000 in their updated versión.

5.2.3 Soil Study: The Contractor shall provide a soil study for COR approval within 10 days of contract award, and before any structural design may begin. The soil study shall be IAW NSR-10.

5.2.4 Electrical Designs: Plans shall comply with NTC 2050 and RETIE. Designs shall include the electrical consumption of the building plus an additional 30%. The Contractor shall verify that the value of the resistance is the required value of (<25 ohms). The contractor shall review conditions and availability in the electrical power line and shall include and install the required indoor/outdoor transformer. The Contractor shall include a Lightning Protection System Study IAW NTC 4552. The electrical designs shall include the lighting and the air-conditioned equipment calculation.

5.2.5 Surveying: The Contractor shall perform all surveying required for the project and use the data collected in every aspect of the project (i.e. storm water system and drainage).

5.2.6 Surveying and Layout: A field book shall be kept on the T-shaped rod sighting points and grade (niveletas) levels, while allowing for ground settlement. The Contractor is responsible for surveying the terrain levels from the Bench Mark Survey (BMS), base lines, topographical points, perimeter limits, and other control elements necessary to identify the terrain localization and/or elevation.

5.2.7 Provisional Fencing and Camp: The Contractor shall install provisional fencing and a camp during project development. Upon project completion, debris shall be taken to an area indicated by local authorities.

5.2.8 Strip topsoil: the site should be stripped to a depth of approximately 4 inches to remove the most dense layer of vegetation matter. In some areas, this depth maybe decreased or increased based on the type of and maturity of the covering plant material.

5.2.9 Natural Ventilation and Natural Lighting: The Contractor shall review the architectural design to comply with maximum efficiency for natural ventilation with corresponding calculations and shall review the architectural design to comply with maximum efficiency for natural lighting considering the appropriate balance with heat generated.

NOTE: All contractor designs shall comply with all requirements and regulations of local authority’s having jurisdiction over the project site.

5.3 Excavation for structure and all networks: All vegetation and top soil shall be removed from site, compacting the exposed surface to at least 95% Proctor Standard (per NSR-2010 code), before beginning backfill. The Contractor shall also provide Proctor Standard results to COR for approval before starting backfill. This includes backfilling and leveling the ground (0,50 mts over level 0,0 or existing level) according to the recommendations given in the soil study, and their reasonable proximity to the alignment and gradient shown in the plans or set by the COR. The Contractor shall remove excess materials, and debris to an area authorized by local authorities.

5.4 Backfilling with selected material and geotextile: Fillers will be constructed in accordance with the alignments, dimensions, slopes and cross sections indicated in the general plans. compacting material to at least 95% Proctor Standard (per NSR-2010 code), the Contractor shall also provide Proctor Standard results to COR for approval before starting concrete structures. Before being compacted, the material will be extended in horizontal layers whose thickness should not exceed 20 cm. and will be watered with water to reach the degree of humidity.