SOW Lowell NP Track work and Catenary Pole Replacement.pdf
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This statement of work outlines requirements for track repair and catenary pole replacement work at Lowell National Historical Park. The contractor will repair 0.25 miles of trolley track from Suffolk platform to the Wye, replacing cross ties, ballast, and resurfacing track. Additionally, the contractor will replace 13 wooden poles with steel poles from Wye to Suffolk, and has an optional line item to replace 36 poles from Wye to Swamp Locks. The work must be completed between September 2024 and December 2024. The contractor must develop a health and safety plan, and all work must follow AREMA and applicable safety standards. The government will provide 49 steel poles and other reference materials.
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Lowell National Historical Park
Track Repair and Pole Replacement Statement of Work
Department of Transportation
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Lowell National Historical Park - Trolley System
Track Repair from Wye to Suffolk and
Replacement of Wooden Catenary Poles with Steel Poles
1.0 BACKGROUND:
The Park’s 1.5-mile trolley system has been in operation for 30 years in its current form. The trolley system is a small remnant of the historic trolley system from the era of the mills at the National Historic Site. The trolley system is currently in a general state of good repair. However, portions of the trolley system are reaching their end-of-life in which critical component renewals will be needed in addition to enhanced preventative maintenance activities.
Contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, and equipment to repair 0.25 mile of trolley track from the Suffolk to Wye and replace 49 new steel poles from the Suffolk to Wye and Wye to Swamp Locks.
1.1 EXISTING UTILITIES:
The Contractor shall notify the utility companies of proposed locations and times of excavations and other utility work to ensure smooth coordination of all operations.
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall repair the utility at no additional cost to the Government.
2. The contractor must call Massachusetts “Dig-Safe” at https://www.mass.gov/guides/about-dig- safe or (811) 72 hours prior to beginning work.
1.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN and KICK-OFF MEETING:
The Contractor shall develop a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1926 to ensure safety of personnel during construction. The Contractor will provide a copy of the HASP to the Government for review and approval prior to commencing installation work. The HASP shall be delivered, and a kick-off meeting held with-in 10 days of contract award and prior to on-site activity. (To be delivered as part of CLIN 00100 taskings)
1.3 WORKMANSHIP:
All work shall be performed in accordance with best practice of 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards and 29 CFR 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, and shall satisfy the standards, regulations, requirements, and recommended practices of the CFR and installation specification documents identified herein.
Statement of Work
1.4 POLLUTION CONTROL:
The Contractor shall comply with all requirements identified in the Health and Safety Plan (HASP), as well as 33 CFR and other applicable local, State, and/or Federal requirements for environmental protection of the atmosphere, land, and waters. Fire Protection: Fire protection requirements shall be identified by the Contractor in the HASP prepared for this project. Hazardous material disposal shall be in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations.
1.5 ONSITE CONSTRUCTION CREW:
The onsite contractor shall be fully self-sufficient and provide all labor, tools, support services and installation consumables required to successfully complete the work of this contract, according to the requirements of this SOW.
1) The contractor shall be responsible to arrange and supply all temporary services required for the conduct of this work.
2) The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the City of Lowell for police details for work being completed along Dutton Street and Father Morissette Boulevard.
3) The contractor is responsible for obtaining all local, State and Federal permits to perform the work required by this statement of work.
4) The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete cleanup and removal from the right-of-way of all track materials, debris, containers, etc., that has accumulated from the work during performance.
Note: NEPA paperwork, see Appendices A1 and A2.
1.6 DESCRIPTION OF TRACK REPAIR WORK:
Contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, and equipment to repair and maintain 0.25 mile of trolley track at the Lowell National Historical Park. The track work shall include:
• Ballast replacement (existing ballast shall be removed and properly disposed of)
• Cross tie replacement (existing damaged/unusable ties shall be removed and properly disposed of)
• Repair or replace existing electrical rail bonding traps per American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of -Way Association (AREMA) Manual Chapter 33, Part 8.1.30.
TASKS
CLIN 00100 – Track Repair and Maintenance (from Wye to Suffolk Platform):
TASK 1 – Contractor shall replace Cross Ties, Ballast, and Resurface track.
a. Tie installation (approximately 800 ties (8’-6” Long) and 5 Switch ties (17’ Long) see material/product information below) shall be at standard 19.5 in. spacing. Ballast replacement shall be to a depth of 3 to 6 inches below tie bottom. If an obstruction is encountered, then the depth can be modified as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). (NOTE: If modification may result in a change in price, then approval must be consented to and made by the Contracting Officer (CO).) The following items identify the areas of work and the non- work areas using Catenary Pole numbers and/ or Street Names:
Statement of Work
i. Suffolk (platform – this platform is not to be disturbed) (End of usable track to driveway at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union) - tie replacement. Existing ballast shall be cleared to 3” to 6” below existing ties and replaced with new ballast. The area shall then be surfaced and tamped.
ii. driveway at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union to US Post Office Driveway –tie replacement.
Existing ballast around tie replacements shall be cleared to 3” to 6” below existing ties and replaced with new ballast. Repave with Asphalt.
iii. US Post Office Driveway to Arcand Drive – tie replacement. Existing ballast shall be cleared to 3” to 6” below existing ties and replaced with new ballast. The area shall then be surfaced and tamped. Repave with Asphalt.
viii. From Arcand Drive to Wye: (from driveway to switch) tie replacement. Existing ballast shall be cleared to 3” to 6” below existing ties and replaced with new ballast. The area shall then be surfaced and tamped.
ix. Replace switch (Model 51A?) at the wye junction and switch ties.
NOTE: The driveway/crossing at Arcand Drive (entrance to Tsongas Arena) is not to be disturbed, remains as is.
TASK 2 - The Contractor shall replace the existing damaged or missing electrical rail bonding straps per American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of -Way Association (AREMA) Manual Chapter 33, Part 8.1.30. Approximately 20 short rail bonding straps that are missing at rail joints.
See Appendix B – Track Drawing from 1990s for installation details such as gage and cross section details.
Work Procedures for Track Repair:
1.0 Crosstie Installation
A. Standard tie spacing of cross ties shall be 19 to 20 inches or as otherwise designated. Joint ties must be carefully located and centered for proper joint support.
B. Ties shall be placed at right angles to the rail. Skewing in excess of 1 inch measured at the gauge line shall not be permitted as per AREMA manual.
C. Place ties with the heartwood down and square to the rail. Do not damage ties with spiking hammers or picks when handling or spacing ties. Use tie tongs, lining bars and other suitable tools or tie spacing equipment.
D. The bottom of rail, tie plates and bearing surface of the tie shall be free of mud, dirt or other foreign matter that would prevent full bearing.
E. Tamping:
1. Tamp ballast with a 16-tool vibrating squeeze-type mechanical tamper with the tamping tools being inserted by separate vertical and horizontal strokes. Make no less than two full tamping insertions per tie to insure uniform ballast compaction under the tie.
2. Tamp every tie for a distance of 15 inches from either side of the centerline of each rail.
Do not tamp ballast at the tie's center but fill this space with ballast to conform to the indicated section.
3. Tampers shall be designed to operate through station platforms and such other close clearance areas and must be capable of automatically lifting and tamping out-of-face.
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4. Use a level board throughout to determine that the cross level and super-elevation conform to tolerances. The level board shall be calibrated frequently, twice per day as a minimum as per AREMA manual.
F. Downed Ties: If any ties lose contact with the rail for any reason during the replacement operation, the Contractor shall pull the spikes, clean out any ballast between the rail, tie plate and tie, tamp the tie tight against the rail, plug the old spike holes and re-spike the tie with new spikes.
G. Remove and reinstall all anchors to match existing pattern. Box anchor every other tie, or every tie as directed to match existing. Any damaged, broken, or bent anchors shall be replaced with Contractor furnished new anchors.
2.0 Spiking
A. Standard tie plates shall be fastened with 2 rail holding spikes. Curved trackage of more than 2 degrees shall have an additional plate holding spike.
B. Track spikes must be started and driven vertically with face of shank in contact with rail and square with rail so that face of spike will have full hold on rail base. Damage to tie timber fiber must be minimized; goosenecks or drawing of rail in spike driving will not be permitted as per AREMA manual. Spikes shall be set down after traffic has settled the tie plate into the tie. Care must be taken not to overdrive, and rail must not be gaged or struck with spike maul or another tool.
Power spike drivers are preferred for efficiency.
3.0 Line, Surface, Gage, and Regulation of Ballast
The Contractor shall line, gage and surface track and dress ballast to correct any deficiencies in the track and ballast (such as humping) as a result of its work to return track structure to an acceptable condition.
4.0 Rail Joints
The contactor shall join the rail in accordance with AREMA Volume 1 Chapter 4 Part 3.
5.0 Cleanup
The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete cleanup and removal from the right-of-way of all track materials, debris, containers, etc., that has accumulated from the work during performance.
Material/Products - Contractor shall provide manufacturer’s cut sheets for the following items:
1.0 Ballast
Material: Ballast shall consist of crushed trap rock and shall conform to the latest edition of American Railway Engineer Association Manual for Railway Engineering Volume 1 Chapter 2, Section 2.4.
Gradation: Use AREMA gradation size No. 4 or 4A. Approval of Source: The Contractor shall provide documentation that the proposed source of ballast that meets the AREMA Table 1-2-1.
Statement of Work
Sampling and Testing: The contractor shall store the ballast on-site in a manner that prevents contamination. If ballast becomes contaminated, the contractor shall be responsible to recertify the ballast.
6.0 New Timber Cross Ties and Crossing Timbers
1. General: Conform to AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, Part 3, Timber Cross Ties, except as supplemented and modified herein: Acceptable Wood: Locally sourced timber ties that meet the requirements of AREMA Volume 1 Part 30 Chapter 3 Section 3.1. (Table 30-3-1, Common Group - Ta)
2. Size:
a. Dimensions of timbers shall not be averaged.
b. Standard crossties to conform to AREMA Chapter 30 Specifications for timber industrial grade crossties: 6” X 8” X 8'-6".
c. The Switch crossties shall conform to AREMA Chapter 30 Specifications for timber industrial grade crossties: 6” X 8” X 17’ long (max.).
d. Length of the installed crossing timbers shall match existing cross timber.
Sawed tops, bottoms, and sides. Make top and bottom sides parallel and cut ends square.
3. Anti-Splitting Devices:
a. General: Install end plate anti-splitting devices in both ends of all ties and timbers prior to treatment.
b. Steel End Plate: Eighteen-gauge galvanized sheet steel, sized to cover a minimum of 75% of the end of the tie and centered on the end of the tie.
c. For end plate application, clamping machines shall have a clamping capability of 250 pounds per square inch. Ties shall be clamped, and end plated in one continuous operation.
4. Seasoning: Conform to AREMA Manual, Chapter 30 "Wood Preserving", except as modified as follows:
5. Treatment: Preservative: shall be in accordance with AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, “Specifications for Treatment.” Contractor shall provide the new timber tie documentation and the source from which the ties are coming from, including the treatment, and seasoning of the ties to verify they meet AREMA Chapter 30.
7.0 Other Track Materials (OTM)
A. General: All OTM to match existing rail size or 115# rail if it is being replaced. Replacement rail shall be new and manufactured for use with a 6-inch rail base unless using the existing material.
B. Tie Plates: Reuse existing tie plates. The Contractor shall replace corroded, bent, or damaged tie plates with new or relay 7-3/4" by 14" double shouldered tie plates.
C. Rail Anchors: Rail anchors shall be replaced if damaged or broken and shall be installed to AREMA standards. Existing anchors in usable condition may be reinstalled, EXCEPT all fair type drive on anchors shall be replaced with new anchors. New replacement anchors shall be "Trueloc" as manufactured by True Temper, or "Unit Spring Anchor" as manufactured by Unit Rail Anchor or approved equal suited to the rail section at the required location is acceptable. Unit drive-on style anchors will be permitted.
Statement of Work
D. Drive Spikes: ¾” x 12” with 6” threaded length. As manufactured by Lewis Bolt and Nut Company or approved equal conforming to ASTM Specification A66.
E. Rail: Shall be new or relay quality conforming to the requirements of AREMA Chapter 4.
Work Plan:
The Contractor shall submit prepared work plan detailing general construction practices to meet the track work requirements. The work plan shall include descriptions, cut sheets, and sketches of the following:
• Construction sequences and schedules
• Material handling procedures
• Handling and placing ties
• Handling and placement of ballast
• Manufacturer's data, catalog cuts, and specifications for each product
• Source of ballast
• Source of ties
1.7 DESCRIPTION OF CATENARY POLE REPLACEMENT WORK:
CLIN 00200 – Catenary Pole Replacement from Wye to Suffolk:
Task 3: New Steel Pole Installation (Wye to Suffolk):
The contractor shall replace 13 existing wooden poles with new steel poles (Government Furnished). See Appendix C for listing of poles to be replaced. Reuse of existing cross-arms (where applicable), and usable pole hardware. Install new electrical grounding & hardware for each pole, install new surge arrestor grounding (if needed), new pole number signs, and new warning/high-voltage-danger signs attached to the new steel poles as follows:
a. Remove/Core-out the existing wooden poles that will be replaced (same location) and temporarily support the catenary wire. Install new embedded steel poles in accordance with Appendices Dand E. Remove the hardware from the existing wooden poles and transfer to the newly installed steel poles and reattach the catenary wire. See Appendix C for new hardware to attach existing catenary wire components.
b. Install new grounding straps as required.
c. Retain existing hardware for reinstallation on new steel poles. See Appendix D for new hardware to attach existing catenary wire components.
d. All hardware supporting the catenary wire shall be retained for reinstallation or replaced if the hardware is damaged/unusable.
e. Reinstall the catenary wire with necessary hardware and re-profile as needed.
f. Remove and properly dispose the wooden poles and back-guys (if applicable).
g. Perform electrical testing necessary to ensure grounding of the system is correct and catenary wire is properly secured. Testing shall include operation of the trolley to ensure proper placement and contact of catenary wire.
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CLIN 00300 (Option 0001) Catenary Pole Replacement from Wye to Swamp Locks:
Task 4: New Steel Pole Installation (Wye to Swamp Locks) The contractor shall replace 36 wooden poles with new steel poles (Government Furnished). See Appendix C for listing of poles to be replaced. Reuse of existing cross-arms (where applicable), and usable pole hardware. Install new electrical grounding & hardware for each pole, install new surge arrestor grounding (if needed), new pole number signs, and new warning/high-voltage-danger signs attached to the new steel poles as follows:
a. The contractor shall install 2 new steel poles at the end Swamp Lock spur. (Poles N001A and N001B). The contractor shall replace 36 damaged/deficient wooden catenary poles along the trolley tracks from Swamp Locks to Wye, as identified in Appendix D.
i. Remove/Core-out the existing wooden poles that will be replaced (same location) and temporarily support the catenary wire. (Note: Wooden Pole 11 will be removed and not replaced.) See Appendix F for Geo-Probe Data.
Install new embedded steel poles in accordance with Appendices D and E.
Remove the hardware from the existing wooden poles and transfer to the newly installed steel poles and reattach the catenary wire. See Appendix D for new hardware to attach existing catenary wire components.
ii. Install new embedded steel poles in areas where the existing poles will be relocated. (Poles 003, and 005-010). Identified on the drawing in Appendix D. Once these new poles are installed, temporarily support the catenary, and remove the hardware from the existing wooden poles and transfer to the newly installed steel poles. Once the cross-arm supports have been removed, remove the unused wooden pole by cutting it 2” below the existing ground level. (Pole 3 will receive two new catenary arms to support catenary wire for the main trolley line and the spur, see Appendix D). See Appendix D for new hardware to attach existing catenary wire components.
b. Install new grounding straps as required.
c. Retain existing hardware for reinstallation on new steel poles. See Appendix B for new hardware to attach existing catenary wire components.
d. All hardware supporting the catenary wire shall be retained for reinstallation or replaced if the hardware is damaged/unusable.
e. Reinstall the catenary wire with necessary hardware and re-profile as needed.
f. Remove and properly dispose the wooden poles and back-guys (if applicable).
g. Perform electrical testing necessary to ensure grounding of the system is correct and catenary wire is properly secured. Testing shall include operation of the trolley to ensure proper placement and contact of catenary wire.
Note: Contractor shall replace, in kind, any catenary hardware that has been damaged, is unusable or unsuitable for the new installation. See Task 3.
B. A detailed list (with pictures) of pole replacements including relocations and additions is provided in Appendices C, D and G.
Task 5: Catenary Work:
Statement of Work
A. Install new catenary wire and hardware at the Swamp Lock Spur from Pole 4 to newly installed Poles (Poles N1A&B) at the bump stop. The height of the catenary is 18’-6” above the track and shall be centered on the track structure below. Once the new catenary line is installed, it shall be profiled. Once complete, the new catenary line shall be tested using the Park’s trolley.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for installing all parts to connect the new catenary with the existing catenary cable and verify proper operation.
CLIN 00400 - Material Line Item based on Cost for Tasks 3 and 4:
Contractor shall identify any catenary hardware that has been damaged, is unusable or unsuitable for the new installation and provide the Government with an estimate to replace these parts only.
Installation of these parts is covered in either Task 1 or 2.
Work Plan:
The Contractor shall submit prepared work plans detailing general construction procedures to meet the pole replacement work requirements. The work plan shall include descriptions and sketches of the following:
Construction sequences and schedules.
Material handling procedures.
Manufacturer's data, catalog cuts, and specifications for each product.
1.8 STANDARDS:
All work shall conform to the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering and AREMA Portfolio of Track work Plans (2019 edition); and all other applicable standards. The Contractor’s proposal shall provide a list of commercial specifications that they will follow while performing this work.
1.9 QUALIFICATIONS:
The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on railroads or transit systems.
1.10 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE (If Applicable):
A. Load, transport, unload, and store all materials in such a manner that the material is kept clean and free from injury. Store materials above ground on platform, skids, or other supports, and cover and protect them from corrosion or deterioration.
B. Any materials damaged during shipping, handling and storage will be rejected by the Contracting Officer and replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.
1.11 SCHEDULE (Where Applicable)
A. All work shall be scheduled through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
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B. This Contractor recognizes that other Contractors may be working on the right-of-way and working schedules may have to be adjusted accordingly.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for access to the work site and storage of materials and track equipment.
1.12 SAFETY OF OPERATIONS:
Responsibility: The work covered by this contract will involve the safety of persons, equipment, and property on a National Park adjacent to public roads and walkways. Therefore, unusual skill and experience will be required of the Contractor to perform the work safely. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his construction operations. He shall therefore be expected to post adequate watchmen or protective devices to protect his crews, equipment, and the work site.
1.13 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS:
GFM - Steel Poles: 49 new steel poles shall be provided by the Government.
GFI:
1. Appendix A1 – NEPA Paperwork for Track and Pole Work Suffolk to Wye
2. Appendix A2 – NEPA Paperwork for Pole Work Swamp Locks to Wye
3. Appendix B – Drawing for existing trolley track system.
4. Appendix C – Catenary Pole Schedule
5. Appendix D – Installation Drawing
6. Appendix E – Installation Specification
7. Appendix F – Geo-Probe Data
8. Appendix G – Pole Pictures
9. Appendix H – Track Components-Section (Illustrations)
10. Appendix I – Suffolk to Wye Map
11. Appendix J – Asphalt Mix Formula from City of Lowell
1.14 OTHER MATERIALS:
Any other required replacement items or new mast arms must be selected to perform properly and match the style of adjacent components. All items shall be submitted to the government for approval.
1.15 CLEANUP:
The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete cleanup and removal from the right-of-way of all track materials, debris, containers, etc., that has accumulated from the work.
1.16 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK:
A. Materials and workmanship shall be guaranteed to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance. Any part of the scope of work considered defective by
Statement of Work the CO/COR within the guarantee period shall be replaced or corrected to the COR’s satisfaction without further expense to the Government.
1.17 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
All work will be performed at the Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, MA.
1.18 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE
TASKS DELIVERABLES PERIOD OF
PERFORMANCE
CLIN 00100 Track Repair – Suffolk to Wye
Develop Health and Safety Plan
HASP and Kick-off meeting 10 working days prior to commencing onsite work.
Task 1 Repair Track from Suffolk Platform to first switch stand at the Wye. Replace said switch stand.
9-16-2024 to 12-30-
Task 2 Replace missing and damaged electrical rail bonds
9-16-2024 to 12-30-
CLIN 00200 Pole Replacement – Suffolk to Wye 9-16-2024 to 12-30-
Task 3 Replace 13 Wooden Catenary Poles with new GFM Steel Poles
9-16-2024 to 12-30-
CLIN 00300
Optional Line Item 0001
Pole Replacement Swamp Locks to Wye 9-16-2024 to 12-30-
Task 4 Install 39 poles, associated materials, new catenary wire, and operational test of catenary system
9-16-2024 to 12-30-
Task 5 Install new catenary cable at Swamp Locks Spur; and Test using Trolley
9-16-2024 to 12-30-
CLIN 00400 Material Line Item based on Cost for Tasks 3 and 4.
Replacement Hardware Line Item, contractor identified replacement items -cost reimbursement CLIN
9-16-2024 to 12-30-
Documentation Detailed list of installations, locations, etc. 9-16-2024 to 12-30-
1.19 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of this contract shall be from contract award until December 2024.
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1.20 GOVERNMENT REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE
POINT(S) OF DELIVERY AND INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE
The points of delivery set forth in this contract are hereby designated as the places for final inspection and acceptance.
52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price. Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)
a) Definition. “Services,” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.
(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.
(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.
(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.
(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by performance, the Government may—
(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and
(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.
(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may—
(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or
(2) Terminate the contract for default.
(End of clause)
1.21 SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENT
To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work under this Statement of Work (SOW) the Contractor to provide or use products that are: energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMA)-designated); water-efficient; biobased; environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); made with recovered materials; or non-ozone depleting that minimize or eliminate, when feasible, the use, release, or emission of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons, such as by using reclaimed instead of virgin hydrofluorocarbons. Unless otherwise identified in this SOW, each recovered materials or
Statement of Work biobased product provided and delivered must meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or biobased content of an EPA- or USDA-designated product. The sustainable acquisition requirements specified herein apply only to products that are required to be: (1) delivered to the Government during contract performance; (2) acquired by the contractor for use in performing services (including construction) at a Federally-controlled facility; (3) furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (4) specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.
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