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STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL NEW REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION SYSTEM

And All Associated Appurtenances

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) – Alturas, California

April 19, 2022

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1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.1 Contractor shall provide Construction and Installation of a New Reinforced Concrete

Foundation System and All Associated Appurtenances as shown in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and In-Drawing Technical Specifications) provided as a separate attachment to this Statement of Work. The Project / Contract is located at the Modoc NWR in Alturas, Modoc County, California.

Please note, for this Project, the rebar, anchor bolts, nuts, and washers will be supplied by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Contractor Install. The Contractor is expected to purchase All Other Remaining Construction Materials not noted for the Install.

1.2 Contractor’s Qualifications: Contractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with Construction and Installation of Reinforced Concrete Foundation Systems Modifications, Rehabilitations, Restorations, and Repairs. In addition, Contractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with Design and Construction / Installation of New Reinforced Concrete Foundation Systems.

Contractors shall demonstrate extensive knowledge, ability, and skill in Design and Construction of New and Modified Reinforced Concrete Foundation System Projects.

Contractors shall demonstrate knowledge of All Relevant State and Federal Laws, Codes, Regulations, Standards, and Provisions.

Furthermore, Contractors shall demonstrate extensive experience applying this knowledge in Construction.

1.3 Refer to Section L and M of the Solicitation for Evaluation Factors. Offerors / Contractors shall provide five (5) specific example Reinforced Concrete Foundation System Projects and/or Similar Scope Projects as part of their Recent Relevant Experience and Past Performance Narrative, which have occurred over the last 5 years. In addition to Past Experience (Recent Relevant Experience) and Past Performance Evaluation Factors, the Contractor shall be required to submit on Technical Capability and Technical Approach Evaluation Factors.

And All Associated Appurtenances

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) – Alturas, California

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1.4 Regulatory Requirements: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to construct the Project in compliance with applicable requirements of federal and state laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards, including, but not limited to, those outlined below. Contractor shall have copies available of applicable codes and regulations for ready reference. These shall include, but are not limited to:

- State and Local Regulatory Requirements

- Federal Regulatory Requirements

- FWS Policies

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards

- Codes

- NFPA 101 Fire and Life Safety Code, latest edition

- International Building Code as adopted by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

- California State Building Code

- International Plumbing Code

- International Mechanical Code

- National Electrical Code

- Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

- American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply.

Contractor shall construct the project as shown in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and In-Drawing Technical Specifications) included as part of the Solicitation Documents in a separate attachment.

2.0. WORK LOCATION AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

2.1 Work Location: Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR), 5364 County Road, Alturas, California 96101.

Approximate LAT. / LONG. Coordinates for Building Site: 41° 27’ 27.8’’ N, 120° 31’ 16.61’’ W

And All Associated Appurtenances

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) – Alturas, California

April 19, 2022

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2.2 Period of Performance:

Start Date: June 30, 2022.

End Date: December 30, 2022.

The Period of Performance for this Contract is 6-months from the actual date of Contract NTP. Above dates shown are tentative and subject to change. Actual Construction Duration will not exceed a 2-Month Construction Work Window. Contractor shall coordinate with the MNWR Refuge Manager and/or Project Leader for a Proposed Construction Work Window. The Final Accepted Construction Work Window will be mutually agreed to between the Contractor and USFWS MNWR prior to Construction.

2.3 Normal duty hours Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

2.4 Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR.s’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

3.0 DEFINITIONS.

Not Used.

4.0. BACKGROUND.

The Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) is owned and operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Refuge is located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Alturas, California and approximately 22.3 miles east of Canby, California. The nearest city / town is Alturas, California. The Refuge has identified the requirement for Construction and Installation of a New Reinforced Concrete Foundation System and All Associated Appurtenances as noted in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents.

The Restoration and New Construction Work includes but is not limited to the following Elements:

Mobilization and De-Mobilization.

Construction Staging.

Establishment of Lay Down / Storage Areas and Work Areas.

Installation of Site, Sediment, and Erosion Control Measures.

Excavation and Over-Excavation (where required).

Re-Compaction of Disturbed Soil Subgrade and Footing Subgrades.

Construction of Formwork.

Placement of Reinforcement Bar (Rebar) in the Formwork.

Placement of Anchor Bolts, Anchor Rods, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers in the Formwork.

Inspection of Rebar Quantity, Size, Spacing, and Placement in the Formwork.

Inspection of Anchor Bolts, Anchor Rods, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers for Quantity, Size, Spacing, and Placement in the Formwork.

Development of Concrete Mix Design.

Proportioning and Mixing of Concrete Mix.

Transport of Concrete Mix to Project Site.

Placement, Consolidation, Finishing, and Curing of Concrete Mix.

Retrieval of Concrete Samples and Casting of Concrete Cylinders for Laboratory

Compressive Strength Testing at the 7-Day and 28-Day Cure Times.

Contractor shall engage and subcontract with a Third Party Materials Testing Company for Laboratory Concrete Compressive Strength Testing.

Filling, Backfilling, and Compaction of Structural Fill and Base Course Aggregate.

Standard Proctor Test for Compaction.

Retrieval of Soil Samples to perform Laboratory Compaction Testing for Maximum Dry Unit Weight of Soil achieved in the Laboratory.

Retrieval of On-Site Representative Compacted Soil Sample(s) to test for Relative Compaction achieved in the Field.

Contractor shall engage and subcontract with a Third Party Materials Testing Company for Laboratory Compaction Testing.

Re-grading and Site Restoration.

Initial Site Grading to Level.

And All Associated Appurtenances.

Please note, the Above Bulleted List is not intended to be Comprehensive, it is simply provided as a Baseline Starting Point.

5.0. SCOPE OF WORK.

The Contractor shall accomplish the following TASKs if awarded this Contract:

5.1. BASE TASK 1. Field Verification Site Visit. Review of Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions. Document Review, Planning, Development, Preparation, and Submittal of Project Documents.

Review Foundation System Drawing Package titled, “Modoc Metal Building Foundation”, Drawing Number 8R-CA-10000-X-121, Pages 1.0 through 4.0 and All Associated Contract Documents.

In addition, Review Manufactured Building System Drawing Package titled, “Rigid Global Buildings Drawing Package”, Job Number 150179, Pages 1 through 18 and All Associated Contract Documents.

After Review, Perform a Field Verification Site Visit and Review Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions.

Perform any Necessary Ancillary Design Work and Develop, Prepare, and Submit Technical Submittals for All Products and Materials to be provided and installed.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

Deliverables:

(1) Electronic Copy of the Contractor’s Technical Submittals for All Products and Materials to be provided and installed.

Electronic Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in DWG and PDF File Extensions and include the Color Table (CTB) File Extension for accurate plotting of the line weights in CAD. Deliverables other than Drawing Deliverables shall be submitted in PDF File Extensions and DOCX File Extensions when available.

5.2. BASE TASK 2. Mobilization and De-Mobilization.

After the Field Verification Site Visit, Site Assessment, and Review of Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions and After All Project Documents from TASK 1 have been submitted to USFWS, the Contractor shall Mobilize All Labor, Materials, and Equipment onto the Project Site and Demobilize All Labor, Materials, and Equipment off of the Project Site after Completing the Permanent Constructed Works.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.3. BASE TASK 3. Perform Special Inspections and Tests for the Full Duration of On- Site Work Activities and as part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and Plan (QA-QCPP).

Specifically, the Contractor shall engage and subcontract with a Qualified Testing Agency to perform Tests and Inspections and provide a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and Plan (QA-QCPP). As noted in IBC Section 1705, 1706, 1707, and 1708. The Contractor’s Testing Agency under subcontract shall work with the Engineer of Record in developing a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan.

To include but not be limited to:

Laboratory, Shop, and Field Inspections and Test Reports for:

- International Building Code and California State Building Code - Special Inspections and Tests as defined in relevant IBC Chapters and CBC Chapters.

- Rebar Inspections and Inspection Reports for Rebar Size, Spacing, Quantity, and Placement in the Formwork.

- Anchor Bolts, Anchor Rods, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Inspections and Inspection Reports for Size, Spacing, Quantity, and Placement in the Formwork.

- Concrete Cylinder Compressive Strength Tests and Test Results at the 7-Day and 28-Day Cure Times.

- Incidentals.

- All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.4. BASE TASK 4. Construct and Install Reinforced Concrete Foundation System.

Construct and Install New Reinforced Concrete Foundation System. The New Foundation System consists of Reinforced Concrete Isolated Column Footings, Isolated Column Pedestals, and Continuous Perimeter Footings.

(Work includes but is not limited to All Associated Excavation, Over-Excavation, Casting of Reinforced Concrete, Fill, Backfill, and Compaction required for a 100% Complete Installation.)

[The rebar, anchor bolts, nuts, and washers will be supplied by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Contractor Install. The Contractor is expected to purchase All Other Remaining Construction Materials not noted for the Install.]

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.A. OPTION TASK A. Structural Observation Services.

Specifically, the Contractor shall engage and subcontract with a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect for Structural Observation Services and at the USFWS's Option.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.5. BASE TASK 5. All Other Necessary Work for a Complete and Operable Project In Accordance With All The Requirements of the PE's Stamped and Signed Bid Documents (Drawings and Specifications) and Contractor's Manufacturer's Design Drawings and Specifications.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.B. OPTION TASK B. Placement and Compaction of Approximate 6-Inch Thick Layer of Base Course Aggregate Driving Surface Material.

Place and Compact an Approximate 6-Inch Thick Layer of Base Course Aggregate within the 25 Feet by 150 Feet Open Air Building Footprint. Slope Base Course placed at 2% to provide positive drainage away from the foundation elements.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

Final Draft Construction Drawings are presented on Drawing Number 8R-CA-10000-X- 121, (4 Drawing Pages Total). Construction General Requirement Specifications are provided as a Project Manual and Construction Technical Specifications are provided as In-Drawing Technical Specifications.

Baseline Submittals to be submitted Prior To, During, and After Construction.

Under TASKs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, the Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit the following Baseline Submittals for Pre-De-watering, Pre-Demolition, Pre-Construction, Dewatering, Demolition, and Construction Stages (And If Applicable to the Work to be Performed) to include but not be limited to the following:

Prepare and Submit a Schedule of Values. Refer to General Specification Section 01 20 00 – Payment Procedures.

Prepare and Submit a Master Submittal List. Refer to General Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures for Master Submittal List Requirements.

Prepare and Submit Subcontractor List and Key Personnel Names. Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Provide Detailed Project Data in the Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Refer to General

Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Testing Agency Qualifications, Permits, Licenses, and Certificates.

Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Dewatering Plan.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Demolition and Construction Schedule, Demolition/Construction Schedule Updating Reports, Daily Construction Reports, Site Condition Reports, and Qualification Data.

Prepare and Submit Quality Assurance and Control Program Plan (QA-QCPP).

Provide delineation of Laboratory and Insitu (Onsite) Tests and Inspections to be performed by the Contractor’s Independent Testing Agency under subcontract. Refer to Technical Specifications for Scope and Quantity of Tests and Inspections required for the Project.

Prepare and Submit Site Utilization Plan and Project Identification and Temporary Signs. Refer to General Specification Section 01 51 00 – Temporary Facilities.

Prepare and Submit Product Substitution Requests (if applicable). Refer to General Specification Section 01 63 00 – Product Substitution Procedures.

Prepare and Submit Certificates, Landfill Receipts, Certified Surveys, and Final Property Survey (where required).

Prepare and Submit Proposed Protection Measures and Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities.

Prepare and Submit Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal Plan, Recycling and Processing Facility Records, Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records. Refer to General Specification Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and related Specification Sections.

Prepare, Submit, and Maintain an On-site Written Spill Prevention and Response Procedure.

Prepare, Submit, and Maintain a Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures.

Prepare and Submit Construction Plan. The Construction Plan shall describe how the Contractor plans to perform the Work of the Contract.

Prepare and submit Product Literature, Product Data, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Product / Material Certifications for proposed new materials and products to be provided and installed.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items, Certified List of Incomplete Items, Certificates of Release, Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage, and Schedule of Maintenance Material Items.

Prepare and Submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Final Manual Submittal.

Prepare and Submit Initial and Final Submittal Record Drawings, Record Specifications, Record Product Data. Refer to General Specification 01 78 00 – Closeout Submittals.

Prepare and Submit System Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual and Course Materials to review the Operation and Maintenance of the new system(s) and provide USFWS Refuge Employees with sufficient understanding of the system(s).

Submittals Number of Copies and Format

Schedule of Values Master Submittal List (Submittal

Registry) Subcontractor List and Key Personnel

Names Site Specific Safety Plan Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Health and Safety Plan (HSP)

Multiple Electronic Copies (.pdf file extensions)

Qualification Data Testing Agency Qualifications Permits Licenses Certificates Contractor’s Dewatering Plan Contractor’s Demolition and

Construction Schedule Demolition/Construction Schedule

Updating Reports Daily Construction Reports Site Condition Reports Quality Control Plan (QCP) Site Utilization Plan Project Identification and Temporary

Sign Product Substitution Requests (if applicable) Certificates Landfill Receipts Certified Surveys (where required) Final Property Survey (where required) Proposed Protection Measures Schedule of Selective Demolition

Activities Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal

Plan Recycling and Processing Facility

Records Landfill and Incinerator Disposal

Records Written Spill Prevention and Response

Procedure Written Toxic and Hazardous

Materials Storage, Application, and

Disposal Procedures Construction Plan Product Literature Product Data Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Product and Material Certifications Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items Certified List of Incomplete Items Certificates of Release Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage Schedule of Maintenance Material

Items Operation and Maintenance Manuals Final Operation and Maintenance

Manuals Initial and Final Submittal Record

Drawings Record Specifications Record Product Data System Operation and Maintenance

Instruction Manual and Course Materials

6.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor shall provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment, machinery, inspection, testing, start-up, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.

6.1 Quality Assurance:

a. Contractor shall implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan to verify products and services are free of errors or omissions. Use of Contractor’s internal QA/QC plan and procedures is OK; however, they shall be adapted to the specifics of this contract.

6.2 Submittal Reviews:

a. Contractor shall provide electronic submittals indicating Professional Engineer of Record and

Contractor Approval. Distribute the response via email to the USFWS.

6.3 Communications:

a. Contractor shall direct contracting related inquiries in writing or electronically to the CO during the pre-solicitation, solicitation, and contract period of performance. Contractor shall direct technical-related inquiries in writing or electronically to the COR.

6.4 Initial Field Visit

a. After issuance of Contract Award, the USFWS shall arrange for an Initial Conference Call

Project Kick-Off Meeting.

Topics to be covered during the Initial Conference Call Project Kick-Off Meeting:

- Contracting Requirements

- Scope and Objectives

- Ambiguities and Discrepancies

- Existing Facility Drawings

- Construction Work Window

6.5 Subcontractors:

a. Contractor shall utilize general contractors and specialty subcontractors who are duly-licensed and well-qualified to perform the work, consistent with the contract documents.

Contracting officer may remove from the work any employee they deem incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional information.

b. Within fourteen (14) days after award of the contract, Contractor shall submit to the CO completed Standard Form (SF) 1413s for each subcontractor. Refer to FAR Clause 52.222- 11 for additional information.

c. Contractor shall obtain written approval from the SBA and USFWS Contracting Officer prior to any subcontracting. Refer to Paragraph (b)(3) of FAR Clause 52.219-12 for additional

6.6 Progress Schedules:

a. Prior to the pre-construction meeting, Contractor shall submit to the Refuge and COR for review and approval, a preliminary project schedule, in .pdf format. At a minimum, schedule shall consider the periods of performance of each task stated within the bid schedule.

b. Contractor shall update the schedule every two weeks. Progress schedules shall be submitted to the Refuge, CO, and COR. If at any time the contractor’s schedule shows any slippage in critical tasks or completion past the construction completion date, contractor shall narrate the reasoning for slippage and/or late completion.

6.7 Pre-construction Meeting:

a. After contract award and prior to commencement of work, the Refuge and COR will arrange for a pre-construction meeting at the Modoc NWR Office. Contractor, along with their major subcontractors, shall attend the face-to-face meeting. Meeting is expected to take place within fourteen (14) days after issuance of the contract award and take no longer than two (2) hours.

b. Meeting will address the contract requirements and identify and resolve any ambiguities or discrepancies. In accordance with FAR 36.212 and FAR Clause 52.236-26, the conference shall discuss statutory matters such as labor standards (refer to FAR Subpart 22.4). Other topics include matters of significant interest, including who has authority to decide matters such as contractual, administrative (e.g. security, safety, and fire and environmental protection) and construction responsibilities.

6.8 Temporary Facilities and Utilities:

a. Contractor shall furnish all temporary utilities needed, except as noted otherwise. Facilities and utilities include but are not limited to: Heating, lighting, non-potable water, telephone, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids and storage enclosures. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-10 for additional information.

b. No electrical power is available to the Contractor.

6.9 Diligence: Contractor shall perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill and competence to satisfy the requirements of the contract documents. Contractor shall at all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences and techniques of construction. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional information.

6.10 Supervision: Contractor shall provide a Project Manager or Project Superintendent on-site at all times while work is underway. Manager or Superintendent shall have a good working knowledge of the project work. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-6 for additional information.

6.11 USFWS Operations: USFWS operations have precedence over construction activities.

Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all construction and demolition activities so as not to unduly impact ongoing facility operations. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-8 for additional

6.12 Security: Contractor shall effectively secure the worksite, staging areas and materials storage areas. The Government shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from the contractor’s negligence to provide effective security.

6.13 Construction Safety:

a. Contractor shall be ultimately responsible for health and safety on the worksite at all times.

Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13 for additional information.

b. Contractor shall ensure that all onsite activities, equipment and facilities constructed by the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conform fully to the safety standards in Section 8.2 of the SOW.

c. Contractor shall provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers and Government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, Contractor shall provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

d. Contractor shall initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective health and safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect workers from (and allow them to recognize) job-related health and safety hazards.

e. The program shall include provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections.

f. Each employee (Contractor or subcontractor) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

g. The contractor shall adopt the USACE Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program as a starting point for Safety Program requirements. In the event a more stringent Safety Program exists, the more stringent Safety Program shall be applied to the Contract / Project by the Contractor.

6.14 Site Cleanup: Contractor shall remove construction debris from the worksite daily, including debris within temporary facilities and storage areas. Before completing the work, Contractor shall remove from the worksite any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat and orderly condition. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-12 for additional information.

6.15 Material, Equipment, Transportation, Handling and Storage:

a. Government-owned equipment will not be made available to the Contractor for use within this contract. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of the Contractor’s materials, equipment and tools.

b. Contractor shall have a representative onsite to receive material deliveries. Contractor shall be responsible for all material deliveries, whether or not their representative is on-site at the time of delivery or not.

c. Contractor shall transport, handle and store materials and equipment in a secure manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

d. Contractor shall promptly remove from the worksite any material(s) and equipment which are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional

6.16 Construction Waste:

a. Minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste.

b. Minimize factors that contribute to waste such as over-packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination.

c. Develop a Waste Management Plan to ensure any existing or new materials/equipment/substances are properly characterized, reused, salvaged, recycled, and/or disposed of properly.

d. Any regulated quantities of hazardous materials shall be disposed of at disposal facilities specifically licensed to accept hazardous waste.

e. Dispose of any materials (not salvaged, reused, or recycled) in a legal manner off-site, in licensed disposal facilities.

f. Contractor shall actively protect the natural environment and human health by using environmentally preferable products in their activities.

g. The Contractor wherever possible shall divert solid waste from disposal in landfills through recycling and reuse of materials to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

7.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS.

No Government Furnished Material or Government Furnished Equipment will be provided.

7.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract.

7.2. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this contract.

7.3. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all required equipment to meet the requirements to perform work under this contract.

Government Furnished Information:

7.4 Construction Drawing Number 8R-CA-10000-X-121-01.0 through 04.0 provided as part of the Solicitation.

7.5 Construction General and Technical Specifications provided as part of the Solicitation and as a Project Manual to be used in close coordination with the Construction Drawings.

8.0. CODES AND STANDARDS.

8.1 Technical Standards: All work shall be done in accordance with all applicable International

Code Council (ICC) Codes (e.g. International Building Code (IBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC)), NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code®) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code®), as well as other applicable State and local regulations. In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply.

8.2 Safety Standards: Contractor shall adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as well as other applicable DOI, USFWS, State and local regulations. In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13 for additional

9.0. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE.

9.1 Inspection and acceptance will be determined by the USFWS. Refer to FAR Clause 52.246-

12 for additional information.

9.2 The Work is subject to observation and inspection by the USFWS and other authorities with jurisdiction.

9.3 Acceptance of the work is contingent on compliance with the requirements set forth in the specifications, drawings, and other documents awarded with (or referenced by) the contract for this project.

10.0. FINAL WALK THROUGH.

10.1 Submit a preliminary list of unfinished work and notify the USFWS at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the anticipated date of completion of unfinished work.

10.2 The USFWS will perform the final walk through as promptly as practicable.

10.3 The time required for such walk through and for making any corrections as a result thereof shall be included in the contract performance time.

10.4 The Contractor’s representative responsible for the work shall be present at the final walk through.

11.0 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS.

11.1 Submit any requested regulatory-agency clearance documents indicating the work complies with their requirements such as finalized plumbing/gas/electrical inspections.

11.2 After completion of the work and prior to final payment, submit a Release of Claims (Form

DI-137 provided by the Contracting Officer), properly executed by the Contractor, releasing claims against the United States arising out of this contract, other than claims specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

12.0. INVOICE AND PAYMENT.

12.1 General: Contractor shall not invoice between September 20th and October 20th, due to the seasonal financial system closure.

12.2 Progress Payments: Monthly progress payments shall be invoiced and submitted in accordance with Clause 52.232-70. Invoices shall reflect the actual work performed at the time of submission. Prior to submitting invoices, they shall be sent to the COR for review and approval / disapproval.

12.3 Final Payment: Final payment shall be invoiced and submitted in accordance with Clause

52.232-70. Prior to submitting the final invoice, Contractor shall have submitted all closeout submittals. In addition, Contractor shall have been provided an approval by the USFWS stating all deficiencies have been corrected.

13.0. GOVERNMENT AVAILABILITY.

13.1 Government is available Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight

Time), excluding Federal Holidays. Availability outside those dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge at least two business days in advance.

13.2 Work shall be performed during work hours agreed to by the Refuge and Contractor.

14.0. WORK HOURS.

14.1 Work shall be performed between Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Pacific

Time), excluding Federal Holidays. Work outside those dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge Manager at least two business days in advance.

14.2 Weekend work shall be approved by the Refuge Manager.

14.3 USFWS escort required unless previously arranged with the Service.

Points of Contact

Administrative:

First Name, Last Name Contracting Officer 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232 Email

Phone Number

Refuge:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Attn: Stacy Freitas, Refuge Manager

5364 County Road 115, Alturas, California 96101 stacy_freitas@fws.gov

(530) 233-3572 (Office)

Stacy Freitas at Modoc NWR will be technical coordinator.

Design and Construction Branch:

Infrastructure Management Division – Project Execution Branch Attn: Zach Spruell, COR 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-4181 zach_spruell@fws.gov 503-231-2396 (Desk)