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3 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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GLYNCO GA 31524

ATTN: JACQUELYN BUSH

FLETC GL

PRO BLDG 93

1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG CTR

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

GLYNCO GA 31524

FLETC GL

BLDG: 93 ATTN: J. BUSH

1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG CTR

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

07/17/20180002

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

NOTE: Offerors shall provide a statement of compliance with FAR 52.222-50, Combating

Trafficking in Persons, requirements and confirm subcontractors will accomplish a statement of compliance upon award.

See below and attached pages for listed of changes:

a. As a result of the site visit on July 10, 2018, held at the Federal Law Enforcement

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Jacquelyn E. Reed-Bush

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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Training Centers (FLETC), Glynco, GA, the power point presentation is provided to interested parties.

b. See attached pages (7) for questions and answers.

c. Specifications Sections - Replace 01 45 00

Construction Quality Control and Key Personnel with the attached specification sheet. (correct typo errors).

d. Replace page 29 with the attached page 29.

(Correction was to correct the number (4) paragraph and changed with (3).

e. Replace page 165 with the attached page 165.

(Correction: Paragraph (6) Offerors responsibility in providing a Past Performance

Tracking Record, etc.

f. Receipt of proposal remain the same:

scheduled date is July 25, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m. ES.

g. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Glynco GA Campus Solicitation for IDIQ Construction

In the RFP, Section L, page 164, it says that the clients should send the completed PPQ directly to the governments CO, but the directions in the PPQ form, page 2, says that "clients are highly encouraged to submit questionnaires directly to the offeror" and that "Questionnaires may be submitted directly to FLETC." At this point, although PPQs may have already been sent out, which direction should we communicate to our clients?

Answer: All PPQ forms should be sent to the Contracting Officer via email at Jacquelyn.reed-bush@fletc.dhs.gov.

Technical Specification Section 01 45 00, Section 1.6.4.2 states “ Submit primary and alternate Key Personnel resumes and letters as described in paragraph 1.3 Key Personnel Resumes, Qualifications, Letters of Commitment, Certificates and Appointment Letters;”

however Technical Specification Section para. 1.3 title Submittals does not reference key personnel resumes/qualifications/letters of commitment, etc.” Please clarify where Para. 1.3 Key Personnel Resumes, Qualifications, Letters of Commitment, Certificates and Appointment Letters can be found.

Answer:

In Specification Section 01 45 00, paragraph 1.3 Submittals under Title Key Personnel Resumes, Qualifications, Letters of Commitment, Certificates and Appointment Letters; describes the requirements for key personnel to be submitted. It is the Offerors responsibility to create and provide Key Personnel Resumes, Qualifications, Letters of Commitment, Certificates and Appointment Letters.

Section M, Page 168, para. 1 states “Provide resumes for the proposed key personnel of the prime contractor including project manager, project superintendent, and quality control manager.”. Technical Specification Section 01 45 00, para. 1.6.42 states “Offerors shall initially submit their proposed primary and alternate key personnel resumes and letters with the technical proposal during the contract solicitation phase. Please clarify which resumes are required at the time of proposal submittal, and if letters of commitment are also required with the proposal submittal.

Answer:

Please submit the following requirement stated in the following specification section Technical Specification Section 01 45 00, para. 1.6.42 states “Offerors shall initially submit their proposed primary and alternate key personnel resumes and letters with the technical proposal during the contract solicitation phase.

Section III Past Performance, page 163 says to include a maximum of five (5) contracts and then the next sentence says do not list more than three contracts. Please clarify whether we are to include 5 contracts or limit it to 3 contract.

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Section III Past Performance, page 164 mentions a sample Past Performance Tracking Record provided as Attachment 29, but the RFP documents do not appear to include this form. Can this be added to the forms on the solicitation website?

Answer: FLETC Past Performance Questionnaire Form is provided in amendment 001.

Change the verbiage to read the following: (p164-165) Correction has been attached to this amendment.

A Past Performance Questionnaire Tracking Record, or equivalent form(s), containing the same information, shall be maintained by the offeror, documenting all exchanges between and follow-ups made to each of the POCs identified. The offerors will provide a Past Performance Tracking Records spreadsheet (offerors developed the worksheet). All Past Performance Tracking Records shall be submitted with the offeror’s Past Performance Section. This exchange/contact between the offeror and its POCs cease upon submission of the offeror’s proposal to the Government in response to this RFP. The Government may conduct follow-up discussions with any of the people identified in the Tracking Records or in the offeror’s Past Performance Section. The Government may obtain other information by sending out additional questionnaires and/or through other sources.

The RFP Sections L and M request the same information for "recent relevant contracts" be included in both the Management Approach and Past Performance sections. Can we provide this information under Past Performance and just reference it within the Management Approach or should we include it in both sections?

Answer: No. Each requirement must be addressed as indicated in the solicitation.

The Past Performance Questionnaire for this solicitation currently located on the Government's website is in an unusable format with much of the text kind of garbled. Can you provide a clean version for us to use or is there a standard version that we can download from another location?

Answer: See amendment 001 for the PPQ form.

Is there a hierarchy of importance for the Past Performance contract relevancy? I.e., are “Contracts with local subcontractors in the Glynco, Ga, area or within southeastern United States” more important than “Contracts in which no or few local subcontractors were available”?

Answer: No, there is not a hierarchy of importance that differentiates level of importance for location of subcontractor relationships in this solicitation.

If the contractor chooses to have an office trailer on base, will electrical, sewer and other utilities be available to the contractor? Will there be a charge for these utilities?

Answer: Reference section C.16, Paragraph (a.) Government Furnished, Site, Equipment and Materials.

Can the government provide an example task order proposal submission?

Answer:

No, the means and methods of building a proposal is not the responsibility of the Government.

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Can CPARS be submitted with the proposal in lieu of one or both of the requested Past Performance Questionnaires?

Answer: Reference Section L, Section III for past performance requirement. The Government intent is not to tell offerors how to submit their proposal.

Section 01 52 50 page 2, 1.3g appears to state that the Superintendent may also be the Safety Officer. Page 24, paragraph 1, of the solicitation says “(No multi hat position allowed)” in regards to Key Personnel and lists Safety as a Key Personnel position. However, in Section L it only lists Project Manager, Quality Control, and Superintendent and Key Personnel. If you could please clarify for me a. What positions do you want Key Personnel information for? Answer: Reference Solicitation Page 23-24 Section C.4 Contractors On-Site Key Personnel (Project Manager, Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager)

Can the Superintendent be the Safety Officer as well? Answer: Yes, as listed in Specification Section, 01 52 50 page 2, 1.3g

Section C.4 .b on page 24 states: “The Contractor shall employ and keep a competent Superintendent and alternate Superintended who is directly employed by the Contractor on the job site at all times work is being performed.” The Quality Control Manager Section C.4.c is worded the same. Assuming that you only want one Superintendent or Superintendent Alternate and one Quality Control Manager or Quality Control Manager Alternate on the job site during all working hours. Is this assumption correct?

Answer; Reference Section C.4 Contractors On-Site Key Personnel “Key personnel include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and their respective position Alternates. Key personnel shall be directly employed by the prime Contractor. (No multi hat position allowed) Alternates serve as back-ups in the event of any absence of the primary key personnel or may serve to provide extra capacity dependent upon work load. Alternates must possess the same qualifications of the primary personnel.”

Page 163, paragraph one states “Only a maximum of five (5) contracts the offeror considers the most relevant will be considered for evaluation. Do not list more than three contracts. Contracts exceeding the first three listed will not be considered or evaluated.” Should you please clarify if you would like 5 or 3?

Answer; See amendment 001. Section III - the answer is five relevant contracts that are active ……

2nd paragraph Do not list more than five contracts….

SECTION B.3.3.c, Page 13, #26 Is FLETC amenable to a blanket bond for $3 Million per year in lieu of issuing bonds per task order?Answer: No

SECTION B.3.3.c, Page 13, #23 “All requirements in R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data line items outlined as “Minimum Labor/Equipment Charge.”

The above statement is to be included in the coefficient factor. We are to believe this statement indicates none of our task order proposal can use a Minimum Labor/Equipment charge.

Answer: The means and methods of building a proposal is not the responsibility of the Government and the coefficient is applicable to every CSI line item per task order. Please follow SECTION B.3.3.c, #23 for instructions.

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Given the information provided at the site visit, 50% of the task orders are between $2,000 and $10,000, it seems many of the projects will include a small amount of work. It will be more difficult to estimate this cost into our coefficient of this is the case. Please confirm if our assessment is correct or if we have misinterpreted the verbiage. Answer; You are correct. 50% of the task orders were between $2000 and $10,000 dollars the base year of the contract. The Government gives no guarantees on the dollar amounts or number of task orders that may be given. No projections of work are given for the base or any option years for this solicitation. The data presented to all offerors was for reference and historical insight only and had no bearing on the future solicitation.

SECTION B.3.3.e, Page 13 It is unclear if the Offeror is to provide any RSMeans licenses for the Government.

Answer; Please Reference C6 Paragraph c. (1)

SECTION B.4, Page 14

Although the offeror is providing a coefficient for the base year and all subsequent option years, if site conditions change is there a means/method for renegotiating the coefficient? Answer; Reference Section M Under Price Since the coefficients will remain the same for the life of the contract, proposals shall be evaluated, for award purposes, based upon the total evaluated price for the base year only. Any changes in prices due to inflation/deflation and required labor rate increases pursuant to Davis Bacon Wage Determinations will be accomplished by incorporating the new edition of the R. S. Means Cost Works, Facilities Construction Data Cost Works, Facilities Construction Data Cost Works, Facilities Construction Data Cost Works, Facilities Construction Data Cost Works, and Facilities Construction Data Construction Cost Data. At the beginning of each calendar year, within 30 days, the new edition of the R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data will be automatically incorporated into the contract

Example: The solicitation requires a PM, a Superintendent and a CQM on site. If more personnel are required for adequate supervision due to an influx in projects, could this be addressed in a coefficient modification? SECTION B.6.d.1, Page 15 Answer: No, see answer above.

Please confirm the items listed are not excluded from the Offerors proposal. These items are to be Non-Pre- Priced. Answer: Reference B.6.d.1.

Are there any CSI line items in 01 11 Summary of Work that are excluded?

Answer: Please reference section B6 Para. D (1).

In addition, please indicate how the Offeror is to itemize 01 33 Submittals. Will this be an hourly rate based upon the Clerk CSI line item?Answer: The means and methods of building a proposal is not the responsibility of the Government. Please reference Section B.6 page 15, paragraph d. (1)

This question was discussed during the site visit.

Please confirm the alternate On-Site Key Personnel are not required to also be on site full time. The required personnel is 3 persons, not 6.Answer: Reference Solicitation Page 23 Section C4 Contractors On-Site Key Personnel.

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SECTION C.6.c.2, Page 29

The paragraph indicates that all quantities are for in place work and the Offeror is not to include waste.

RSMeans directs the estimator as follows:

Page ix Estimating with RSMeans data: Unit Prices “2. Quantify

• Determine the number of units required for each work task that you identified.

• Experienced estimators include an allowance for waste in their quantities. (Waste is not included in our Unit Price line items unless otherwise stated.)” As we are using RSMeans as our pricing guideline, please confirm waste needs to be included in our coefficient as it will not be priced in the Offerors proposal.

Answer: Please follow SECTION B.3.3.c, for instructions.

SECTION B.3.3.c, Page 13, #26

Is FLETC amenable to a blanket bond for $3 Million per year in lieu of issuing bonds per task order?

Answer: No.

SECTION C.6.c.3, Page 29

The paragraph skips from paragraph (2) to (4). Is there a paragraph (3)?Answer: Number has been corrected in this amendment

SECTION C.6.c.4, Page 29 “The “minimum” unit cost will be used whenever a UPB line item indicates a range of costs by listing “maximum” and “minimum”.”

There are many items that may be requested that require the “maximum” be used if circumstances and/or special materials are required. Can this be negotiated per task order? It would be difficult to make assumptions in an attempt to capture this cost in the Offerors coefficient. This may lead to a net loss on some task orders as a result of an inability to properly account for project costs in RSMeans. It would be difficult to make assumptions in an attempt to capture this cost in the Offerors coefficient. This may lead to a net loss on some task orders as a result of an inability to properly account for project costs in RSMeans.

Answer: The means and methods of building a proposal is not the responsibility of the Government.

Section B.3.c. OFFER and the instruction contained within should be utilized to create the coefficient for this solicitation.

SECTION B.3.c.16 Page 13

The coefficient factor must include, but is not limited to the items listed below:

“16. R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data and all applicable updates” The RSMeans book indicated for the Offerors to use under Contracting Officer’s Special Instructions, paragraph 8. Unit Price Book indicates to use “R.S. Means Facilities Construction Data. Item 16 appears to cover the entire book the Offerors are to use for pricing. Please clarify.

Answer: The means and methods of building a proposal is not the responsibility of the Government and the coefficient is applicable to every CSI line item per task order. Please follow SECTION B.3.3.c, Page 13, #23 for instructions.

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SECTION C.18 Page 38 Can the government estimate a general number of times an Offeror can expect an emergency phone call?

Although we will maintain this number and response time, if it is frequently used, the cost of such a person on call will increase with the frequency. Answer: The Government will not give estimates on this.

Please reference section C.18 Page 38

SECTION F.5, Page 49

“The Contractor shall move, protect and replace all furnishings and portable equipment…” “This work is included in the coefficient.”To what extent is the Offeror to “protect” the furnishings? Does this include removing from the construction space, storing in a conditioned space and returning? Is this work limited to minimal moves within the construction space?

Answer: The extent of this section will be specified per each individual task order requirement please reference SECTION F.5, Page 49.

SECTION H.40, Page 89

“The Contractor shall provide a Safety Representative for this contract. This individual shall be responsible for the overall safety of the project site and shall have the authority to act in all safety matters for the Contractor. The Safety Representative shall be on site at all times during construction. The Safety Officer may not be the QCM.” Can the Safety Officer be the Superintendent? Under C.4 the solicitation indicates “No multi hat positions allowed”. Is this a required person in addition to the PM, Superintendent and QCM? Answer: Yes, reference section as listed in Specification Section, 01 52 50 page 2, 1.3g

The Duties of the Safety Officer are indicated under 01 52 50, but not specifics on whether this could be a Superintendent duty. Does the Safety Representative need to be employed by the Offeror?

Answer; Yes, reference section as listed in Specification Section, 01 52 50 page 2, 1.3g

SECTION L.12.Section III, Page 163

“Only a maximum of five (5) contracts the offeror considers the most relevant will be considered for evaluation. Do not list more than three contracts. Contracts exceeding the first three listed will not be considered or evaluated.” Please provide more information. Are the Offerors to submit five projects or three?Answer: Reference amendment 001. Answer is five.

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Glynco GA Campus Solicitation for IDIQ Construction

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SECTION 01 45 00

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL AND KEY PERSONNEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Related Sections

Requirements of this Section apply to, and are component of, each section of the specifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Reference to the Government COR and Construction Representative (ConRep) herein refers to the FLETC Facilities Management Division Project Manager and Construction Representative.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Approval is required for submittals as identified by each task order. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

The below listed Pre-Construction Submittals are critical to start of work activities and are required to be provided to the Government a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled kick-off Preconstruction Conference All Pre-Construction submittals require Government approval. Make any required Pre-Construction Re-Submittals within five (5) calendar days after Government rejection. Neglect to provide timely approved Pre-Construction submittals and to employ approved key on-site Project Manager, Quality Control Manager and Superintendent personnel will not be the basis for time extension, claim under the Contract, nor will it be subject to the Disputes clause. Submit four (4) submittal copies for Government retention PLUS the number of copies requested for return back to the Contractor.

Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan;

Submit a QC Plan in accordance with the requirements of this Section. Acceptance of the QC Plan is required prior to start of construction work.

Key Personnel Resumes, Qualifications, Letters of Commitment, Certificates and Appointment Letters;

Key personnel are the Contractor’s: Project Manager (PM), Alternate PM, Quality Control Manager (QCM), Alternate QCM, Superintendent, and Alternate Superintendent. Alternates are held to the same standards as the primary position holders. Requirements specified herein for the primary PM, CQM, and Superintendent position holders are equally applicable to the Alternate position holders when they are serving in their designated alternate position capacity.

Upon initial solicitation key personnel were vetted and the associated skill sets considered. Should replacement personnel be deemed prudent by the Contractor, the individual replacement personnel shall have equal or greater skill set than the person they are replacing. Prior to replacement of those key positions outlined, the contractor shall submit qualifications and experience in resume format. Include: resume; letters of commitment attesting to the candidates’ availability signed by an officer of the Contractor and the proposed candidates; and appointment letters signed by an officer of the Contractor for review and approval.

Submit qualifications and experience information in resume format and include attachments as necessary. Include formal educational experience, copies of diplomas and training certificates, chronological work history, positions held, descriptions of duties and responsibilities, relevant project descriptions and demonstration of satisfaction of the required qualifications.

Provide additional information as requested.

Submit for Government review no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled replacement.

Acceptable key personnel qualifications, performance, and organizational observance of required PM, QCM and Superintendent authorities are considered critical to success of task orders executed under this contract. Required authorities of the PM, QCM and Superintendent are described in this Section and are to be acknowledged in the Appointment Letters. Government approval of replacement key personnel is necessary prior to assignment of the replacement.

Contractor Safety Plan;

Provide a comprehensive Safety Plan in accordance with the related Section for SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. The Safety Plan comprises, but is not limited to, an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Health and Safety Plan, provision of proposed Safety Officer Training Records and Qualifications.

Contractor Environmental Plan;

Provide a comprehensive Environmental, Indoor Air Quality and Waste Management Plan in accordance with the related Sections for CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT and TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. Provide required Environmental Officer Training Records and Qualifications.

1.4 REPORTING FORMS

Use reporting forms provided in the contract or obtain a single copy of forms from the Facilities Management COR. The report forms will consist of the Superintendent's Daily Report (FTC-FMD-42) and the Quality Control Manager's Daily Report (FTC-FMD-67). Other forms shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted for approval of the Government for reporting of QC Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Preparatory Phase Checklist, Initial Phase Checklist, Rework Items List, Requests For Information (RFI), Field Test

Reports, and Testing Plan and Log. Submit electronic daily reports via email to both the Facilities Management Division. Copy the Government COR /Pm, and ConRep (if assigned).

Deliver the following to the assigned Government task order Project Manager during Construction:

a. Superintendent's and QCM’s Reports: Electronically transfer completed and signed daily reports to the Facilities Management Division assigned Project Manager and Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM the next working day. Provide daily reports for all working and non-working days through the date of final acceptance of all work.

Annotate non-working days accordingly on reports.

b. Preparatory Phase Checklist: Original attached to the original QCM Report and one copy attached to each QCM Report copy.

c. Initial Phase Checklist: Original attached to the original QCM Report and one copy attached to each QCM Report copy.

d. Field Test Reports: Hand-carry the original within two working days after the test is performed, attached to the original QCM Report and one copy attached to each QCM Report copy.

1.5 KEY PERSONNEL AND QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain a QC program as described in this section. This QC program is a key element in meeting all project objectives of timely and quality performance. The QC program consists of a QC Organization, QC Plan, QC Plan Meeting(s), QC meetings, three phases of control, submittal review and approval, testing, completion inspections, and QC certifications and documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations which comply with the requirements of this Contract. The QC program shall cover on-site and off-site work and shall be keyed to the work sequence. No construction work or testing may be performed without an approved Quality Control Manager AND Superintendent being physically present on the FLETC premises. Duties requiring departure from the site during any work activities shall be performed by personnel other than the QC Manager and Superintendent. Absence of these key personnel or their approved alternates from the FLETC premises during work activities can result in work stoppage, contract price reduction, staffing removal, and/or other actions as determined by the Government. The QC Manager shall report to an Officer of the firm and shall not be subordinate to the field Project Manager or Superintendent. The QC Manager, PM and Superintendent must work together effectively. Although the QC Manager is the primary individual responsible for quality control, the PM and Superintendent are accountable for the quality of work produced under their supervision. The Contractor shall maintain a competent approved PM, QCM and Superintendent at the FLETC premises at all times work is being performed.

Designated Alternate key personnel must be available on-site in the event of absence of the primary key person(s).

1.5.1 Commissioning

Commissioning (Cx) is a systematic process of ensuring that all building systems meet the requirements and perform interactively according to the Contract. The QC Program is a key to this process by coordinating, verifying and documenting measures to achieve the following objectives:

a. Verify and document that the applicable equipment and systems are installed in accordance with the design intent as expressed through the Contract and according to the manufacturer's recommendations and industry accepted minimum standards.

b. Verify and document that equipment and systems receive complete operational checkout by the installing contractors.

c. Verify and document proper performance of equipment and systems.

d. Verify that Operation and Maintenance (O&M) documentation is complete.

e. Verify and document that the Government's operating personnel are adequately trained.

1.5.2 Acceptance of the Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan and Key Personnel

Acceptance of the QC Plan is required prior to the start of construction activities. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the QC Plan and operations as necessary. The Government reserves the right to interview any personnel at any time in order to evaluate and verify personnel qualifications and a suitable level of work performance. The PM, Superintendent and QCM organization personnel shall be subject to acceptance by the COR. If at any time during the Contract performance period, should key personnel's job performance fall below a reasonable standard of competence, professionalism, attendance, or should performance be otherwise objectionable, he/she shall be promptly replaced by the Contractor upon request from the Government. Neglect to maintain an effective Quality Control Program and acceptable key Quality Control and Superintendent Personnel will not be the basis for claim under the Contract nor will it be subject to the Disputes clause. All persons are subject to a background criminal investigation at the discretion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

1.5.3 Notification of Changes

Notify the COR/PM, in writing, of any proposed changes in the QC Plan or changes to the QC organization personnel, a minimum of 10 work days prior to a proposed change. Proposed changes shall be subject to acceptance by the COR. Notify the COR in advance when the Alternate PM, QCM or Superintendent will temporarily assume duties as necessitated by an absence of the primary person(s).

1.6 CONTRACTOR KEY PERSONNEL

All key personnel shall be direct employees of the prime Contractor and shall be on-site on normal working days at least between the Normal hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. At a minimum, one (1) of the key personnel (Project Manager, Project Superintendent, QC Manager and alternates, if applicable) must always be onsite during Normal hours.

1.6.1 Quality Control Manager (QCM)

1.6.1.1 Duties

Provide an on-site QC Manager to implement and manage the QC program. The QC Manager shall devote his time exclusively to work under this contract only. The QC Manager shall devote his time exclusively to the work under this contract only and shall be on-site at least on normal working days between the Normal hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The QC Manager shall:

administer the three phases of quality control, have the authority to stop work, require work replacement, direct subcontractor performance with regard to quality, issue and enforce Contractor non-compliance notices with respect to all work. The QC Manager shall not be designated as the safety competent person as defined by the adopted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. The QC Manager is required to attend QC Plan Meetings, Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, Progress Meetings, conduct the QC meetings, perform the three phases of control, perform submittal review and approval, ensure testing is performed and provide QC certifications and documentation required in this Contract. The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of quality control and documentation performed by testing laboratory personnel and any other inspection and testing personnel required by this Contract. The QC Manager is the manager of all QC activities.

1.6.1.2 QC Manager Qualifications

As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education. The individual shall possess a minimum of ten (10) years experience on similar private or Federal construction projects in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager. Of this experience, at least five years’ experience shall be as a QC Manager on similar United States Military or Federal agency construction contracts IDIQ, SABER or JOC or similar construction contracts are defined to be of comparable cost, type and complexity of work and including the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual shall be experienced with Federal administrative construction processes. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the QC Manager shall have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors." If the QC Manager does not have a current certification, he/she shall obtain the CQM for Contractors course certification within 30 days of award. This course is periodically offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and the Army Corps of Engineers. Contact these organizations for information on the next scheduled class. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and familiarity with Critical Path Network scheduling and be familiar with MS Project or similar project management software.

1.6.1.3 Alternate QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

The Government approved and authorized alternate QC Manager shall be available on-site to serve in the event of the designated primary QC Manager's absence. The Alternate QC Manager Qualifications shall be the same the QC Manager's.

1.6.2 Superintendent

1.6.2.1 Duties

The Contractor shall employ, on-site at the project location, a full time Superintendent who shall be subject to approval by the Government prior to Notice to proceed being given. The Superintendent shall devote his time exclusively to the supervision of work under this contract only and shall be on-site at least on normal working days between the Normal hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at all times during the active performance of construction activities. The Superintendent is not to self-perform work activities. The Superintendent shares a high level of responsibility for management and production of timely and quality conforming work. The Superintendent shall have the authority to act for the Contractor with the same force and effect of the project manager. There may be multiple job sites with work in progress at the same time. The Superintendent shall visit each site a minimum of once a day when work is being performed, supervise and monitor work performance and accurately report activities in daily reports.

Autonomy of the on-site superintendent is critical to the smooth operation of FLETC requirements.

The QC Management organization is not subordinate to the Superintendent. An Appointment Letter delegating these authorities shall be signed by a Principle Officer of the firm and submitted to the COR along with the Superintendent's resume for approval. The Superintendent is required to attend QC Plan Meetings, Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, and conduct Progress Meetings. The Superintendent will conduct frequent and routine meetings with Contractor and Subcontractor personnel to: coordinate trade work performance, review schedule objectives for definable features of work, coordinate work conformance to approved submittals, plan and sequence the orderly progress of trade work, correct work deficiencies, maintain job site safety, address material and equipment delivery and proper storage, ensure environmental compliance, ensure testing is satisfactorily, and conduct other related supervisory duties as necessary. The Superintendent may be designated as the safety competent person as defined by the adopted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail) and MS Project/Primavera. The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with Critical Path Network scheduling.

1.6.2.2 Superintendent Qualifications

An individual with a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract

The individual shall have at least five (5)years of experience as a Superintendent on similar size, complexity and type contracts. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail).

The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with Critical Path Network scheduling and with MS Project or similar project management software.

1.6.2.3 Alternate Superintendent Duties and Qualifications

The Government approved and authorized alternate Superintendent shall be available on-site to serve in the event of the designated primary Superintendent’s absence. The Alternate Superintendent's duties and qualifications shall be the same as the Superintendent's

The individual shall have at least five (5)years of experience as a Superintendent on similar size, complexity and type contracts. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education.

The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail).

The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with Critical Path Network scheduling and with MS Project or similar project management software.

1.6.2.4 Alternate Superintendent Duties and Qualifications

The Government approved and authorized alternate Superintendent shall be available on-site to serve in the event of the designated primary Superintendent’s absence. The Alternate Superintendent's duties and qualifications shall be the same as the Superintendent's.

1.6.3 Project Manager

1.6.3.1 Duties

The Contractor shall employ a Project Manager, subject to approval by the Government prior to Notice to Proceed being given. The Project Manager shall devote his time exclusively to this contract and shall be on-site on normal working days at least between the Normal hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The PM will be the Government’s primary point of contact for this contract.

PM is also responsible for day-to-day task order management and administration. The PM is not to self-perform work activities. The PM shares a high level of responsibility for management and production of timely and quality conforming work. The QC Management organization is not subordinate to the PM. The PM shall be delegated authority by the Contractor to sign contract modifications, negotiate and reach agreement for the Contractor on matters such as change orders, time extensions, and other issues arising under the contract which may lead to contract modification in accordance with FAR 52- 236-6. An Appointment Letter delegating these authorities shall be signed by a Principle Officer of the firm and submitted to the Government. An original signature copy of this delegation of authority shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with the Project Manager’s resume. The PM is required to attend QC Plan Meetings, Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings, and Progress Meetings.

1.6.3.2 PM Qualifications

An individual with a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Manager, Project Superintendent, QC Manager, or Construction Manager with the last five (5) years’ experience as a Project Manager on specific IDIQ, SABER, or JOC contracts within the minimum range of at $3M or above, with a performance period of

01 45 00 Quality Control and Key Personnel more than one year. The Project Manager must have been employed directly by the prime contractor and served in that capacity for the duration of the contract. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education.

The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail).

The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with Critical Path Network scheduling and with MS Project or similar project management software.

1.6.3.3 Alternate PM Duties and Qualifications

The Government approved and authorized alternate Project Manager shall be available on-site to serve in the event of the designated primary Project Manager’s absence. The Alternate PM’s duties and qualifications shall be the same as the Project Manager's.

1.6.4 Key Personnel Resume Requirements

1.6.4.1 Acceptable key personnel qualifications, performance, and organizational observance of required authorities are considered critical to the project.

1.6.4.2 Offeror’s shall initially submit their proposed primary and alternate key personnel resumes and letters with the technical proposal during the contract solicitation phase. Submit primary and alternate Key Personnel resumes and letters as described in paragraph 1.3 Key Personnel Resumes, Qualifications, Letters of Commitment, Certificates and Appointment Letters;

Any approvals of proposed key personnel are contingent upon the Government’s review and approval of key personnel and satisfactory background investigations. Award of a contract does not imply acceptance of the proposed key personnel. Acceptance occurs post-award.

1.6.4.3 Post-award and a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled Preconstruction Conference, the Contractor shall again submit the documents required by paragraph 1.3 for formal Government review and approval of all key personnel. Submission of resumes failing to demonstrate compliant qualifications will be rejected.

1.6.4.4 Any subsequent proposed change in key personnel requires submission of the resume and other documents for Government review and approval.

1.6.5 Commissioning Authority

1.6.5.1 Duties

If required by a task order, provide a Commissioning Authority (CA) as key person for the commissioning (Cx) and documentation thereof, who is subordinate to the QC Manager. The CA shall direct and coordinate Cx activities and submit Cx reports to the COR to meet the submittal and reporting requirements of Commissioning. The CA shall coordinate the actions of the QC Specialists, Testing Laboratory personnel, and other inspection and testing personnel required by this Contract for building Cx.

1.6.5.2 Qualifications

The CA must be certified as a commissioning professional by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB). CA resume is required, providing education, experience and management capabilities on at least two similar size and type contracts. The CA may not have been involved with the project design, construction management, or supervision, and must be with a third-party firm that is not on the design team.

1.7 QUALITY CONTROL (QC) PLAN

1.7.1 Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan

1.7.1.1 Requirements

A QC Plan shall be submitted for review and approval a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled Preconstruction Conference. Provide, for acceptance by the COR, a Construction QC Plan submitted in a three-ring binder that includes a table of contents, with major sections identified with tabs as listed below, with pages numbered sequentially, and that documents the proposed methods and responsibilities for accomplishing commissioning activities during the construction of the project. The Contractor is responsible to incorporate any review comments into the Final Plan and obtaining Government approval of the Plan prior to start of work activities as described by the paragraph "Acceptance of the Construction Quality Control Plan".

I. QC ORGANIZATION: A chart showing the QC organizational structure.

II. NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Names and qualifications, in resume format as described by the paragraph "Key Personnel Resume Requirements",…