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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the AMMO Extended Storage Project at the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) operated by the United States Secret Service in Laurel, Maryland. The project involves design-build services to create Turn-Key ammunition and explosives storage facilities across two phases.
Phase 1 requires the contractor to relocate two existing ARMAG Corporation outdoor explosive storage magazines (each weighing approximately 54,000 pounds) from the Wilkie Parking Area to a COR-designated location. This phase includes designing and constructing reinforced concrete pads with proper foundations, anchoring systems, grounding and bonding systems, site preparation, grading, drainage, and utility coordination. The contractor must provide a minimum 3-foot gap between the two magazines and 12-inch clearance on three sides with 60-inch front clearance for operations. A large metal shed must be disassembled, stored, and reassembled after the Multiplex installation. Phase 1 must be completed no less than 60 calendar days before the new Multiplex's arrival, with existing magazines fully operational at least 45 days prior to arrival. The contractor must provide one month's advanced written notice before relocation activities begin.
Phase 2 requires design and construction of a new 5,400 square foot Multiplex ATF Spec Type 2 Explosives Storage and Ammo Storage magazine facility within the southwest portion of the Wilkie Parking Area. This includes reinforced concrete foundation design for full capacity loading, site preparation, grading, excavation, subgrade preparation, utility coordination, HVAC and electrical system design and installation, and all associated civil and site improvements. The magazine must accommodate at least a main double door plus two single doors, with HVAC preferably mounted on the exterior closest to forested areas. The contractor is responsible for assessing electrical power requirements and coordinating with Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), with a $175,000 BGE allowance available. The concrete pad must reach design strength within 28 days before any loads are placed, and no load placement occurs until concrete testing confirms design strength achievement.
The overall project period of performance is 365 calendar days from award. The contractor must obtain all required federal, state, and local permits and comply with all applicable codes and regulations, including OSHA, ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, ICC codes, Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) requirements, and MS4 permit requirements. The concrete mix must be free of cold-weather additives or chemical agents unless COR-approved. A Designer of Record (DOR) with at least 15 years of relevant experience is required to serve as the design-certifying authority throughout the project. The contractor shall provide design packages at 65%, 100%, and Issue for Construction (IFC) submission stages, with government review periods of 14 calendar days for each. Key personnel include a Project Manager with 10+ years of design-build experience, Construction Superintendent with 10+ years of similar project management, Site Safety and Health Officer meeting EM 385-1-1 requirements, and DOR with proven experience in design, installation, and commissioning. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and subject to SSF 3237 facility access requests submitted minimum 5 working days before required access.
The project includes extensive commissioning requirements in accordance with Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2020, with an independent third-party commissioning specialist retained to develop and oversee functional performance tests. Contractor responsibilities include pre-functional checklists completion, controls point-to-point checkout, Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB), system performance trend analysis, and training plan development. Construction quality control must employ USACE's three phases of quality control, with initial and final Construction Quality Control (CQC) Plans required. A Cost Loaded Baseline Schedule (CLBS) must be developed incorporating the Schedule of Values (SOV) and Integrated Project Schedule (IPS), with monthly updates required showing actual percentage complete, start dates, and finish dates. Liquidated damages of $1,051 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion by the end of the period of performance. Weekly progress meetings with government representatives are mandatory, addressing design status, outages, contractual issues, safety, RFIs, quality control, submittals, and project schedule. Deliverables at project completion include As-Built drawings, Systems Operations and Maintenance Manuals (SOMMs), Architectural O&M Manuals, training records, warranty information with one-year coverage on all work and equipment, completed punchlist, attic stock inventory, submittal register, GIS data, CAD drawings in AutoCAD DWG format, Adobe PDF versions, T5 telecommunications drawings with cable and termination hardware documentation per TIA/EIA-606-A, and IT/Telecom data packages including TAR 56-R-E forms and acceptance test results.
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AMMO EXTENDED STORAGE PROJECT
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
for
AMMO Extended Storage -Multiplex ATF SPEC Type 2 Explosives
Storage and Ammo Storage Magazines
July 31, 2026
September 2, 2026 REV 1
United States Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center
Project Background and Requirements
1.1. Project Background
1.1.1. The James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) is the primary training facility for the United States Secret Service (USSS). The campus is located at 9200 Powder Mill Road in
Laurel, Maryland on approximately 500 acres. The United States Secret Service, James J.
Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) is the main training facility for USSS personnel. The campus consists of commercial buildings, classrooms and conference rooms spread over a 500-acre campus. JJRTC must provide the best training environment for USSS law enforcement Agents, Officers and civilian support personnel. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the
Government.
1.2. Project Objectives – Phases 1 & 2
The objective of this project, initiated by the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) under the United States Secret Service, is to provide Turn-Key design and build services to furnish and construct new concrete reinforced pads and a 5,400 square foot Outdoor ATF SPEC Multiplex
Magazine with heavy duty flooring, entry ramps, and awnings. In the location where the new
Multiplex will be constructed, there are two (2) existing ARMAG Corporation branded Outdoor
Explosive Storage Magazines that will need to be relocated within the campus; there is also a large metal shed that will need to disassemble and reassembled after the Multiplex is installed. The project requirements under this SOW are broken down into two (2) Phases of work, however, it remains as a standalone Turn-Key project. If the limit of disturbance exceeds the Maryland Department of the
Environment (MDE) threshold for disturbance, requirements under the MS4 permit are applicable. The most stringent requirement shall prevail.
Phase 1: Professional Turn-Key design, construction, furnishing and installation of a new reinforced concrete pad, and relocation of two (2) Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions
Storage Magazines system include, but not limited to, the following tasks:
• Provide all necessary design, engineering, testing, construction services, and any other coordination, requirements/services necessary to complete the project.
• Relocate two (2) existing ARMAG Corporation Outdoor Explosive Storage & Ammunition
Storage Magazines and all associated items.
• Disassembly of any required components including electrical, grounding and bonding systems.
• Each magazine weighs approximately 54,000 pounds and will be unoccupied prior to relocation. The Design-Build Contractor is responsible for determining the maximum loading capacity based on the ARMAG manufacturer’s specifications, best practices and contract requirements.
• Contractor shall provide the Government with at least 1-month advanced written notification prior to the units being relocated and disassembly of the shed structure.
• Relocate magazines from the Wilkie Parking Area to a COR specified designated open space on the JJRTC.
• Facilitate and manage the transportation of the magazines.
• Construct reinforced concrete foundations and anchoring systems.
• Provide the necessary site preparation, grading, drainage, grounding & bonding systems, and site improvements to support the storage magazines.
• Reinforced concrete pad shall be designed for fully loaded magazines and all associated items.
• Disassemble, store and protect the existing metal shed.
• Install drainage systems and coordinate utilities.
• Complete all site preparations and improvements to ensure safe placement and operation.
• The new reinforced concrete pad and all associated items, including power, must be completed in no less than 60 calendar days before the arrival of the new 5,400 S.F Multiplex ATF Spec
Type 2 Explosives Storage and Ammo Storage magazine system.
• The existing magazines shall be relocated and fully operational at the new site location no later than 45 days before the arrival of the new Multiplex magazine.
• Reassembly of any required components including electrical, grounding and bonding systems.
• The Government is open to alternative ARMAG structural design layouts that achieve 5,400 square feet of usable interior storage space. However, the Government will evaluate and select the layout determined to be most advantageous to the Government.
Phase 2: This phase involves the Professional Turn-Key design, construction, furnishing testing and installation of a new reinforced concrete pad, and a 5,400 square foot Multiplex ATF Spec
Type 2 Explosives Storage and Ammo Storage magazine system include, but not limited to, the following tasks:
• Provide all necessary design, engineering, testing, construction services, and any other coordination, requirements/services necessary to complete the project.
• For future use, provide and install two (2) empty 1” PVC conduits with pull strings. The location shall be specified by the COR during the design phase.
• Provide the necessary site preparation, grading, drainage, and site improvements to support the new storage magazines.
• To the extent possible, the electrical distribution and disconnect equipment shall be mounted and affixed to the magazines.
• Reinforced concrete pad shall be designed for a fully loaded magazine system and all associated items.
• Installation of reinforced concrete foundations and anchoring systems.
• Furnish and properly install grounding and bonding systems.
• Coordination and installation of necessary utilities.
• Delivery and placement of materials, equipment and storage magazines.
• Furnish and install the storage magazines as per the manufacturer’s specifications, requirements, recommendations and best practices.
• All relocation support including on-site installation assistance, civil/site improvements required for the transportation, installation, the storage magazines.
• Removal, modification and restoration of affected portions of the Wilkie parking area, as needed.
• Reassemble the metal shed.
• The Government is open to alternative ARMAG structural design layouts that achieve 5,400 square feet of usable interior space. However, the Government will evaluate and select the layout determined to be most advantageous to the Government.
1.2.1.1. Contractor is responsible for assessing the electrical power and HVAC systems requirements and coordinating with Baltimore Gas Electric (BGE) to provide and install the necessary equipment, permanent power, and all associated items of the entire project.
1.2.1.2. Contractor shall be responsible for all the Electrical power and HVAC systems requirements of the entire project – Phase 1 and Phase 2. If sufficient power is unavailable at each of the project locations, then new transformer (s) shall be designed as 277/480V 3-phase permanent power to include the anticipated electrical loads plus 50% spare capacity. The contractor is responsible to step down power as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the contract. BGE owns and maintains new and existing transformers at JJRTC. The BGE allowance for this project is $175,000. With consideration to maintenance and access to the
HVAC units, the location and positioning of the HVAC unit is the preference is for the unit(s) to be positioned on the exterior of the Multiplex closest to the forested area. The details can be finalized during the design phase.
1.2.1.3. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local codes & regulations.
1.2.1.4. Contractor shall obtain all required permits, approvals, and inspections required to successfully complete the project.
1.3. Period of Performance - The period of performance for this task order is 365 calendar days from award.
1.4. Project Requirements
1.4.1. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to meet the requirements established in the statement of work.
1.4.1.1. The project is Turn-key.
1.4.1.2. The concrete pad mix shall be free of any admixtures such as cold-weather additives and other chemical agents unless otherwise approved by the COR.
1.4.1.3. The contractor should coordinate all construction activities to the JJRTC or COR prior to start of work. Provide warranties, O&M manuals, spare keys, test reports, and as-built drawings at closeout.
Phase 1 – Features of work
1.4.1.4. The contractor shall design & construct a new reinforced concrete pad and concrete apron capable of safely supporting the maximum capacity loads of the two (2)
Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines, including all associated operational and structural loading requirements.
1.4.1.5. Relocate the two (2) existing Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage
Magazines, each weighing approximately 54,000 lbs. from the existing location to the new designated location and reinforced concrete pad. The work shall include relocation of the existing HVAC unit and all associated components, accessories required for complete installation and operational functionality. The contractor shall verify and account for all existing storage dimensions, weights, clearances, and associated equipment prior to relocation and construction activities. The contractor shall ensure all systems are working properly
1.4.1.6. Design and construct a new reinforced concrete pad to relocate, install, anchor, and ground the two (2) existing 54,000 lbs. each Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions
Storage Magazines and all other associated items.
1.4.1.7. The concrete pad shall be designed & constructed with high strength rebar (regular steel rebar, WWF, or FRP) no wire mesh shall be used. Top of concrete pad shall be smooth, level finish suitable for placement. All contributing building loads shall be determined by the
Designer of Record to establish the concrete pad thickness. The east edge of the proposed reinforced concrete pad shall align with and terminate at the outside face of the west exterior wall of the Knight building. The Contractor shall ensure that the top surface of the concrete pad shall be finished with medium broom finish with extreme structural levelness, high abrasion resistance, and moisture mitigation to prevent container warping, rust, ground settling and free of depressions or other low spots to prevent rainwater ponding.
See attached 1.4.4.3 – Site Plan
1.4.1.8. See attachment 1.4.4.3 – Site Plan (Conceptual)
1.4.1.9. Relocate two (2) existing 54,000 lbs. empty Outdoor Explosives Storage &
Ammunitions Storage Magazines, including associated items from the Wilkie Parking Area to a
COR designated location at JJRTC.
1.4.1.10. The contractor shall confirm all final equipment locations with the COR prior to installation. See attached 1.4.4.2 - Location Map.
1.4.1.11. Protect the Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines during transport and handling.
1.4.2. The contractor shall only relocate and install the two (2) existing 54,000 lbs.
each Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines to the new location after the reinforced concrete pad reaches the design strength required to carry the imposed loads within 28 days and that no load is placed on the concrete until concrete testing affirms the design strength has been achieved.
1.4.2.1. Install Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines on the new concrete pad in proper alignment. Ensure that each Outdoor Explosives Storage &
Ammunitions Storage Magazines is stable, secured, and operational after installation.
1.4.2.2. Maintain 3’ clear gap between the two (2) Outdoor Explosives Storage &
Ammunitions Storage Magazines after installation.
1.4.2.3. Provide a minimum 12” clearance between the left, right, & rear faces of the
Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines and the concrete pad edges.
Also, provide a minimum of 60” front clearance for door swing, ramp access, and operational use. See attached 1.4.4.3 – Site Plan (Conceptual)
1.4.2.4. Contract Option 1: Custom Exterior Panels. Turn-key and install custom exterior panels of equal quality or better of those revealed during the bid walk. Further, the panels shall be completely installed on all exposed exterior sides (both levels) of the double stacked container system; the windows shall not be covered with panels. If this option is exercised, the COR will provide the actual images that will be displayed on the panels. See attached 1.4.4.8 – Metal Panel & Graphics (reference only)
1.4.2.5. Provide and construct reinforced concrete driveway (16’ wide), reinforced concrete apron for truck, forklifts, and loading/unloading operations. The apron shall slope downward toward the proposed driveway with a smooth transition and minimum 2% slopes.
1.4.2.6. Contract Option 2: Provide forklift reinforced concrete driveway from concrete apron to existing electrical station. See attached 1.4.4.3 – Site Plan
1.4.2.7. The concrete driveway, concrete apron, and concrete pad could carry a maximum load. DOR shall determine the concrete compressive strength (PSI).
1.4.2.8. The Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines concrete pad edge shall be 6’ closer to the existing HVAC unit concrete pad.
1.4.2.9. The space between the Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage
Magazines concrete pad and the existing HVAC unit concrete pad shall be filled with reinforced concrete slab in plain cement finish.
1.4.2.10. Provide a positive drainage along the south side of the proposed reinforced concrete slab and apron, and along the east side of the proposed 16-foot-wide driveway, to convey stormwater by sheet flow. In addition, provide an underground storm drainage pipe crossing beneath the driveway to collect and convey runoff, discharging by daylight into the existing drainage ditch/swale. Ensure that the storm drainage has 2% slope towards the ditch.
1.4.2.11. Provide heavy duty commercial stainless steel removable bollards with flush mount sleeves, as required, along the edge of the proposed concrete pad, apron & part of the driveway to reduce elevation difference between the adjacent grade and the top of the concrete surface and to serve as a barrier to help prevent accidental vehicle runoff.
1.4.2.12. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 3 feet between the west edge of the proposed 16-foot-wide driveway and the edge of the existing electrical manhole. The Contractor shall filed verify the manhole location prior to construction. The driveway entrance (start) shall be constructed to match the existing roadway asphalt grade level, providing a smooth, continuous transition without abrupt changes in elevation.
1.4.2.13. Contractor responsible for verifying and accounting for utilities as a part of this contract during design and construction.
Phase 1 - Attachments
Attachment: 1.4.4.2 – Location Map
Attachment: 1.4.4.3 – Site Plan (Conceptual)
Attachment:
1.4.4.4 – GIS
Data (Knight
Building
Area)
Attachment 1.4.4.5 – Electrical Transformer (Existing)
Attachment 1.4.4.6 – HVAC (Existing)
Attachment 1.4.4.7 – 2 Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines (Existing)
Attachment 1.4.4.8 – Metal Panel & Graphics (Reference)
Phase 2 – Features of work
1.1.1.1. The contractor shall design & construct a new reinforced concrete pad and a
5,400 S.F. Multiplex ATF Spec Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage
Magazines, including all associated operational and structural loading requirements.
facility within the southwest portion of the Wilkie Parking Area. Work shall include all required site preparation, grading, excavation, subgrade preparation, reinforced concrete foundation construction, utility coordination, and associated civil/site improvements necessary to support the proposed facility and its operational requirements. See attached 1.4.6.4 (Enlarged Site Plan)
1.1.1.2. Design and construct a new reinforced concrete pad to hold a 5,400 S.F.
Multiplex ATF Spec Outdoor Explosives Storage & Ammunitions Storage Magazines at manufacture’s full capacity loading. In addition to the main double door, at least two (2) single doors shall be provided. However, the Design-Build Contractor shall determine the life/safety requirements during the design phase whether this configuration satisfies applicable life safety requirements. Further, the Contractor is responsible for determining the environmental control design criteria based on the ARMAG manufacturer’s specifications, best practices, and contract requirements.
1.1.1.3. The concrete pad shall be designed & constructed with high strength Rebar
(regular steel rebar, WWF, or FRP) no wire mesh shall be used. Compact sub-grade and base course. Top of concrete pad shall be smooth, level finish suitable for placement. All contributing building loads shall be determined by the Designer of Record to establish the concrete pad thickness. The Contractor shall ensure that the top surface of the concrete pad shall be finished with medium broom finish with extreme structural levelness, high abrasion resistance, and moisture mitigation to prevent container warping, rust, ground settling and free of depressions or other low spots to prevent rainwater ponding.
1.1.1.4. The contractor shall always identify and secure the construction area. Maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle circulation around the project site. The contractor shall protect all existing such as building facility, utilities (Drainage Systems & Electrical Transformer/Source), electrical manholes, and other site features during construction. These utilities can be in the existing or to its new project locations.
1.1.2. The new concrete pad shall reach the design strength required to carry the imposed loads within 28 days and that no load is placed on the concrete until concrete testing affirms the design strength has been achieved before installing the 5,400 S.F. ATF Spec Multiplex system.
1.1.1.1. The concrete pad could carry a heavy-duty maximum load. DOR shall determine the concrete compressive strength (PSI).
1.1.2.1. Demolish designated portion of the existing parking area as required for the new facility footprint and associated site improvements.
1.1.2.2. Remove and legally dispose of demolished asphalt/concrete, pavement, debris, unsuitable materials, and obstruction from the JJRTC.
1.1.2.3. The contractor should disassemble, protect and store the existing shed and reassemble it to return to the assigned placed as directed.
1.1.2.4. Period of Performance
1.1.2.5. Completion within 180 days of receipt of Notice to Proceed
Phase 2 - Attachments
Attachment 1.4.6.2 (Location Plan)
Attachment 1.4.6.3 (Site Plan)
Attachment: 1.4.4.2 – Location Map
Attachment 1.4.6.4 (Enlarged Site Plan)
Attachment 1.4.6.5 (GIS Data)
Attachment 1.4.6.6 (Existing Shed)
Attachment 1.4.6.7 (Project Site)
Attachment 1.4.6.8 (Reference)
1.1.1. Pre-Bid Site Investigations
1.1.1.1. Offerors who submit a proposal must attend a pre-bid site visit for Phase 1 & phase 2 that will be scheduled during the solicitation period to verify field conditions referenced in the SAES. If additional clarification is necessary, the Contractor must submit in writing a formal request for information (RFI) to the Contracting Officer.
1.1.1.2. The Contractor shall conduct an in-person site visit prior to submitting proposal.
Administrative Project Requirements
2. Safety Requirements
2.1. Health and Safety Standards: The facilities, systems, and equipment design standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Parts 1910 and 1926 as applicable will be incorporated by the Architect-
Engineer into all engineering design and analyses furnished pursuant to this contract. Any problems in incorporating these standards due to conflicts with other technical criteria will be promptly submitted to the Safety, Health and Environmental Programs Division and
Contracting Officer for decision.
2.2. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): Before initiation of any work, the Contractor shall develop and submit to the Safety, Health and
Environmental Programs Division and COR for acceptance, prior to a comprehensive site specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), in accordance with the EM-385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Safety and Health Requirements Manual
(latest edition at time of solicitation on website):
http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx).
2.3. Site Safety and Health: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13 and all site/safety/health/ environmental/personal protection and pedestrian/vehicular traffic control plans. The APP and AHA shall comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) rules/regulations/laws, Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements EM 385-
1-1, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards/recommendations (if applicable), Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and all other laws, codes, rules, regulations, executive orders, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and guidelines applicable or associated with the type of work required under this contract prior to the start of on-site work. In the event of conflict between any requirements the more stringent requirement shall apply.
2.4. Other Government Contractor’s Construction Zone: In the event the Contractor’s activities require them to traverse into an Other Government Contractor’s (OGC) construction zone, the Contractor and their subcontractors shall be responsible for participating in the
OGC’s safety training program.
2.5. First Response Coordinator for Emergency Services: The Contractor’s Site Safety http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx and Health Officer (SSHO) shall ensure that all their employees, including subcontractors, are aware that for emergencies inside the campus are to call 911. All injuries or incidents shall be reported to the COR and Government Safety Representative within one hour of the occurrence.
The Contractor is required to use the USACE ENG 3394 Accident Reporting Form and submit within 5 business days of an accident/incident.
2.6. The Contractor must limit production of particulates during construction and ensure that no airborne particles leave the space in question.
2.7. The Contractor shall take all reasonable measures to protect USSS personnel and property from exposure, injury or damage resulting from their operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of restoration work to the Government’s property.
3. Existing Conditions Survey, Testing, and Reports
3.1. Existing Conditions Survey: The Contractor shall conduct an existing conditions survey of the adjacent spaces to the project area which have direct impact on the project. The survey shall include all systems affected by the scope of work including those not functional at the time the survey was conducted. The Contractor shall evaluate the availability, capacity, location, and connections of existing utilities.
3.2. Existing Conditions Tests: The Contractor shall be responsible for performing any testing necessary to confirm the existing conditions are adequate for the full execution of all planned work (e.g. structural capability, geotechnical investigation, mechanical equipment). If the Contractor proceeds with the work before testing and confirmation have been completed, any rework due to issues with unsuitable existing conditions shall be at the cost of the
Contractor. This includes implementation of manufacturer’s recommendations, recommended tests, and validation of product’s installation requirements.
3.3. Existing Conditions Reports: The Contractor shall provide existing conditions reports for Government acceptance. The existing conditions reports shall summarize the findings from the existing conditions survey. All deficiencies and any modifications to the existing conditions shall be identified in the existing conditions report and the report will be presented within 60 14 calendar days from Task Order Award. Failure to identify deficiencies in the existing conditions reports shall indicate the Contractor’s concurrence that such systems are in good working condition or will be brought to acceptable working condition by the
Contractor according to the technical requirements of this RFP.
3.3.1. Existing Conditions Report – General Report: The Contractor shall include utilities located within the project areas having points of origin outside of the project area. All necessary modifications to the existing systems shall be identified in the existing conditions report and included in the Contractor’s design.
4. Design and Construction Submissions
4.1. Design Work: The Contractor shall provide a design for the work under this contract in accordance with the requirements of this RFP, any referenced attachments, and all applicable local, state, and federal codes. The design shall be functional, compatible with existing systems, and shall meet the overall project scope, cost, and schedule. The design for this project shall be coordinated with existing conditions in adjacent spaces as to not cause any safety hazards or adverse impacts to existing systems. All systems, devices, doors and other work, equipment and materials designed, modified and/or installed by the Contractor shall be compatible with and operate in conjunction with existing systems.
4.2. Obligating the Government: The Contractor shall not design and/or use proprietary components that will obligate the Government (i.e. subscriptions, license, maintenance contracts).
4.3. Designer of Record (DOR): The Contractor shall obtain the services of a designated Registered Architect/Professional Engineer defined in Unified Facilities Criteria
UFC 1-300-09N to serve as the Designer of Record (DOR). The DOR must have proven experience in design, installation, and commissioning in projects of similar scope and is the design-certifying authority throughout the project. The DOR shall be involved at every step of the project and is responsible for design work of his or her respective discipline.
4.4. Design Packages: The Contractor shall produce a design package in accordance with the RTC Electronic Drawing Standards and UFC 1-300-09N.
4.5. For the Issue for Construction (IFC) submission and all submissions during construction, the DOR shall seal, date, and sign all components of the submission in hard copy form as released for construction and provide copies for distribution from the original set. The
DOR shall electronically sign and date Issue for Construction (IFC) submissions in accordance with UFC 1-300-09N.
4.6. Design documentation and specifications shall not be proprietary.
4.7. All documentation and products produced in this contract shall be in accordance with the Site Security Classification.
4.8. The Contractor shall provide Erosion and Sedimentation controls as required by
Federal, State and local laws and regulations. General Permit for Stormwater Associated with
Construction Activity (if >1 acre of land disturbed) and the MS4 Phase II General Permit for
State and Federal Agencies (if > 5000 sqft or > 0.1 acres of land area or 100 cubic yards or earth movement are involved.
4.9. Government review or acceptance of any design submission under this contract shall not relieve Contractor of its sole responsibility to perform all contract requirements and deliver a product that in all respects conforms to the contract requirements. Acceptance/review by the Government shall not constitute a waiver or change to the contract requirements unless that change or waiver is expressly approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
4.10. Submittals: All construction submittals such as Pre-Construction, design, shop-drawings and close-out documents shall be reviewed by the DOR and contain the DOR approval stamp with signature and date along with corresponding specification number and paragraph, variation / deviation notification, and whether the submittal is For Information Only
(FIO) or Government Acceptance (GA). All submittals shall also be reviewed by the
Contractor’s Quality Control Manager (QCM) and contain the QCM’s stamp with signature.
The stamp(s) shall also identify the specific project, transmittal number, submittal description and corresponding date of submittal. If the information is not complete, the submittal shall be rejected and returned to the Contractor. Submittals that contain deviations from the SOW must be specifically identified as containing a deviation from the SOW and contain a detailed explanation for the deviation. Government review or approval of any design document submittal, shop drawing or plan shall not be deemed to approve any deviation from the SOW unless the deviation is specifically identified in the submittal and expressly approved in writing by the Government.
4.11. Design Coordination with Other Government Contractors (OGCs) and Other
Government Agencies: The Contractor shall coordinate work with OGCs, and shall carefully adapt its design (as applicable), schedule and performance of the work to accommodate the work of the OGCs. The Contractor shall take coordination direction from the COR. The
Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to avoid interference with the performance of work by the OGCs, as scheduled by the OGCs or by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the work of OGCs and other Government agencies into their design package (as applicable).
4.12. Telecommunications: N/A
4.13. Paint Requirements: N/A
4.14. Stormwater Management: The Contractor must follow requirements stated in detailed in the RTC MS4 permit and applicable Maryland regulations.
4.15. Plumbing Requirements – N/A
4.16. Electrical Requirements:
4.16.1. Electrical panels serving the project area shall have a minimum 50% spare capacity.
4.16.2. All low voltage wiring, including security, IT, and controls, shall be in continuous pathways. These pathways shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor after fully coordinating and documenting the locations with Other Government Contractors (OGC) as applicable. Pathways shall be of flex conduit, rigid conduit, or cable tray and installed in accordance with the applicable code.
4.16.3. All lighting shall be LED.
4.16.4. The contractor is responsible for the removal and/or relocation of site lighting poles and fixtures with the appropriate utility authority.
4.17. Grounding
4.17.1. Ground electrical circuits, equipment and enclosures in accordance with
NFPA70 and IEEE C2 to provide a permanent, continuous and effective path to ground unless otherwise noted by EM 385-1-1.
4.17.2. Check grounding circuits to ensure that the circuit between the ground and a grounded power conductor has a resistance low enough to permit sufficient current flow to allow the fuse or circuit breaker to interrupt the current.
4.18. Utilities and Underground Pipes
4.18.1. Provide detectable aluminum plastic backed tape for detectable magnetic plastic taped manufactured specifically for warning and identification of direct buried piping.
Tape must be detectable by an electronic detection instrument. Warning tape to be color coded with warning and identification of utility type imprinted in bold black letters continuously over the entire tape length. Warning and identification to read, “CAUTION, BURIED (utility type)
LINE BELOW” or similar wording.
4.18.2. All utilities shall be sized to accommodate future expansion.
4.18.3. The contractor is responsible for the connection of all utilities and the proper coordination with the applicable utility authority; utility connections include but not limited to power, communications.
4.18.4. No utility marking resources are available on-site, therefore, at the Contractor’s expense, he/she shall arrange separately the services of a private utility locating company. At a minimum, utility marking scanning should be accomplished with GPR and/or other appropriate equipment, and the surfaces where existing underground utilities are found should be marked.
Also, elevations and existing piping/utilities discovered during scanning should be verified.
4.19. Optimize Energy Performance
5. Ventilation and Thermal Comfort
5.1.1.1. Design to meet ASHRAE 189.1, Section 8.3.1 "Indoor Air Quality" 62.1 and
Section 6.3.2 "Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy". Design submittal documentation required Provide documentation showing project HVAC system meets minimum requirements of Sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE 62.1. (Documentation as described in Section 6.2 is not required), and other provisions of ASHRAE 189.1.
5.1.1.2. Provide documentation showing that HVAC systems and the building envelope have been designed to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 55 (Documentation as described in
Section 6.2 is not required).
5.1.1.3. The HVAC system shall be supplied by electric power and
6. Moisture Control
6.1.1.1. Follow the requirements for UFC 3-101-01.
6.2. Fire Protection and Life Safety
6.2.1. Applicable code requirements.
6.2.2. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems (If applicable)
6.2.2.1. The two (2) existing ARMAGs to be relocated are not connected to the campus fire alarm system.
6.2.2.2. Contract Option 3: Turnkey fire alarm services to provide alarm coverage for the 5,400-square-foot Multiplex system. In addition to the requirements under this section, at a minimum, the scope shall include adding, connecting, testing, programming, and certifying the
Multiplex system for integration with the campus-wide fire alarm and mass notification system.
6.2.2.3. The RTC fire alarm and mass notification system is manufactured by
Notifier®. Any new equipment shall be manufactured by or fully compatible with Notifier® to operate accurately and reliably with the existing system. Modifications to the existing system and new systems shall incorporate mass notification requirements and be compatible with the existing system network.
6.2.2.4. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System Shop Drawings: The Contractor shall provide complete information on system additions and modifications per NFPA 72, including specifications, type of system, shop drawings, input/output matrix, battery calculations, point-to-point wiring diagrams for initiating devices and notification appliance circuits, and notification appliance circuit voltage drop calculations submitted for approval.
6.2.2.5. Fire Alarm As-Built shop drawings shall be provided including source files.
There shall be no exclusion of documenting small diameter wires as applied specifically to fire alarm initiating circuits and fire alarm notification appliance circuits. Although these fire alarm wires have a smaller diameter, they are essential for maintaining the fire alarm system.
6.2.3. Fire Suppression Systems
6.2.3.1. The Contractor shall provide complete information on system additions and modifications in accordance with the appropriate NFPA Standard (e.g., NFPA 13, 15, 20, 2001) submitted for approval.
6.2.3.2. Fire Suppression as-built shop drawings shall be provided including source files.
6.3. Design Deliverables
6.3.1. All AutoCAD files and Requests For Information (RFI’s).
6.3.2. The Contractor’s design and specifications shall document correct size, capacity, location, and connections to meet project requirements.
6.3.3. Unless specified otherwise, the Contractor shall provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall be in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications for equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. Materials and equipment shall not be end-of-life products or in the final stages of a product’s existence.
6.3.4. The Contractor’s design deliverables shall comply with UFC 1-300-09N and requirements listed within the RFP.
6.3.5. Basis of Design (BOD): The Contractor shall develop a BOD for all design submissions and include all disciplines. The BOD narrative, broken out by discipline, shall include design and engineering calculations and assumptions in support of the design and shall describe the systems, components, conditions, and methods chosen to meet the project requirements and design intent.
6.3.6. Specifications: The Contractor shall provide project specifications that, in conjunction with the drawings, demonstrate compliance with materials, equipment, execution, field quality control requirements. The Contractor shall provide location and project-specific
Division 01 specifications. The products specified shall include equipment, fixtures, devices, and systems to be utilized in the construction of this project. Per ER-1110-1-8155, specifications shall follow CSI MasterFormat® (latest edition).
6.3.7. Design Package Submissions: Please submit as follows:
6.3.8. 65% Design Package Submission: These documents shall include all applicable disciplines, any key information from the Contractor’s existing conditions survey, site walks, and any other design data requested to illustrate design intent per UFC 1-300-09N.
Additionally, it shall address all design aspects that must be incorporated into this project in sufficient detail to show that all systems are defined and developed. These systems should be compatible with and work effectively with the existing Site systems. All deliverables shall incorporate all project-related findings, such as testing, investigations and verifications necessary to complete the final design. The submission shall include:
6.3.8.1. Drawings, including title sheet and index, following the AIA Electronic
Drawing Standards.
6.3.8.2. Basis of Design including all applicable design calculations.
6.3.8.3. Specifications: At a minimum, an outline of proposed specification sections applicable to this project and location shall follow the CSI Master Format.
6.3.8.4. Design and Construction Submittal Registers.
6.3.8.5. Conceptual Sketch.
6.3.8.6. Drawings, including title sheet and index,
6.3.8.7. Updated Basis of Design including all design calculations.
6.3.8.8. The specifications shall include each applicable specification (including
Division 1) updated to be project and location specific.
6.3.8.9. Updated Design and Construction Submittal Registers.
6.3.8.10. Finish (color) boards for all finishes and FFE. Finish boards shall contain actual material samples at least 12”x12” in size.
6.3.8.11. A DVD-RW containing the SKM analysis for all Short Circuit Analysis, Arc Flash Analysis and the Coordination Studies.
6.3.8.12. Commissioning Design Requirements shall be in accordance with the
Commissioning section of this RFP.
6.3.9. Demolition and Decommissioning: The Contractor may request to start demolition as early as the acceptance of the 65% design package submission, provided the
Contractor has submitted a 100% demolition plan and a decommissioning plan. T h e s u b m i t t a l m u s t i n c l u d e a list of equipment or utilities being removed or relocated during demolition must be specified in the demolition plan narrative.
6.3.10. 100% Design Package Submission: The intent is to provide a complete set of design documents. These documents shall address all design aspects that must be incorporated into this project in sufficient detail to show that all systems are defined and developed. These systems shall be compatible with and work effectively with the existing Site systems. All deliverables shall incorporate any and all 65% design comments, project-related findings, such as testing, investigations and verifications necessary to complete the final design. The submission shall include:
6.3.10.1. All items listed in the 65% design submission.
6.3.10.2. Copies of the discipline-specific DOR quality control checklists (provided in Contractor’s DQC Plan).
6.3.10.3. 65% comment incorporation back check, using comment spreadsheet from
65% OBR.
6.3.10.4. Drawings, including title sheet and index, following the RTC Electronic
Drawing Standards (attached).
6.3.10.5. Basis of Design including all applicable calculations.
6.3.10.6. Specifications shall be project and location specific
6.3.10.7. Updated Design and Construction Submittal Registers, reflecting each specification’s submittal requirements.
6.3.10.8. Updated finish (color) boards for all finishes and FFE, if necessary.
6.3.11. Issue for Construction (IFC) Requirements: All comments from 100% Design
Package must be resolved in the IFC Submission. Any Contractor initiated changes to the drawings or specifications after the Government acknowledges receipt of the IFC Documents will require Government review and acceptance. Changes to these drawings and/or specifications shall include the condition or change, any revised calculations, and any impacts to the cost, schedule, or performance.
6.3.12. Drawing Revisions for Field Changes: On a monthly basis, the Contractor shall submit updated drawings, BOD, and specifications revised due to field changes and contract modifications. These revisions shall also reflect engineering changes by OGC components.
Whole packages are not required, only drawing sheets and/or sections impacted. Field copies of drawings shall include all slip sheets with all updates.
6.4. Design Submissions Reviews
6.4.1. The Government shall have a total of 14 calendar days to review all design package submissions. The Contractor shall schedule an over the shoulder review to deliver the design package. The Contractor shall review the design with the Government, capture comments, and address all comments. Additional comments may be submitted by the end of the review period. During the review meeting the Contractor shall address outstanding comments, from previous design reviews.
6.4.2. The Government will review and comment on each design submission using a government-provided design comment tracking spreadsheet. The Contractor shall respond to these comments by providing their responses on the same spreadsheet within seven business days after the Government submits comments.
6.4.3. For Government acceptance of a design package, all review comments from prior submission(s) must be resolved, or an explanation of deferment must be included for any unresolved Government comments.
6.5. Over the Shoulder Review Meetings
6.5.1. An over the shoulder review meeting shall occur with all design submissions, except for the Issue for Construction submission. The over the shoulder meeting agenda shall include review of Government-provided comments and the Contractor’s responses to those comments. The Contractor shall lead each meeting. Participants at the over the shoulder meeting shall include but are not limited to the Contractor project manager, superintendent, Quality Control Manager, the Designer of Record, Design lead for each discipline, Government representatives and other key design personnel. The Contractor shall bring two (2) original
ANSI “E” and two (2) ANSI “B” hard copy drawings, and one soft copy of each deliverable for review purposes. These meetings may be virtual at the discretion of the USSS.
6.5.2. OBR Meeting Minutes: The Contractor shall incorporate and address any additional comments into the design comment spreadsheet. The Contractor shall submit meeting minutes, to include responses to all Government comments as well as documentation of all other items discussed during the meeting, the sign-in sheet, and scanned redlines of any marked-up drawings within 3 calendar days of the OBR meeting. The Government will review and provide feedback on these minutes to the Contractor within 3 calendar days.
6.5.3. Regardless of who calls the meeting, the Contractor shall provide meeting minutes to the COR within 48 hours after all Teams, telephonic, and/or in-person meetings/discussions held with Government representative.
6.6. Design Deliverables Table: The Table summarizes the initial design deliverables.
This does not relieve the Contractor of submitting all other identified deliverables required in this SOW. Electronic copies will be accepted via email or DVD. Electronic copies must include both source file and PDF versions. Email files are limited to 5MB. The Contractor shall follow submittal procedures outlined in their approved Quality Control Plan. In this case, the
65% design is referenced below to provide the minimum requirements for the applicable project design submissions (65%, 100% and IFC).
Table 1 – Design Deliverables
Deliverable Due Date Quantity
Government Review
Period
As-Built Package
Within 30 calendar days after construction completion
(2) ANSI “D”, (1)
ANSI “B”; 2 electronic copies
14 calendar days
Existing Conditions Survey
Reports
14 calendar days from award and prior to first design submission
2 electronic copies
1 hard copy
Design Quality Control (DQC)
Plan
Acceptance prior to the first design submission
1 electronic copy
1 hard copy
Design Package Submissions Per contractor schedule
Hard copy Drawings:
(1) ANSI “D”, (2)
ANSI “B”; 2 electronic copies
Drawing Revisions for Field
Changes monthly
2 electronic copies
2 hard copies
FIO
6.7. Design Changes During Construction: If changes to the design are required, the
Contractor shall immediately submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the COR describing the issue and providing possible solutions. The solution shall be verified and coordinated with the designer of record and shall include a sketch and design narrative. If a new product is required, a specification for this product shall be included as part of the RFI. The Government review period for RFI’s is fourteen (14) calendar days.
6.8. Design Support During Construction: On a monthly basis, or more often, as necessary, to review construction prior to close-ins or to resolve field issues, the Contractor’s core A/E Team shall verify field construction and perform design administration to ensure that the design is correctly implemented. The Contractor team shall submit a report detailing what was inspected and conformance with the design. If differences occur from the original design, the Contractor shall immediately submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the COR, describing the issue and providing possible solutions. The solution shall be verified and coordinated with the designer(s) and engineer(s), shall include a sketch, a design narrative, and will require approval from the COR. If a new product is required, a specification for this product shall be included as part of the RFI.
6.9. The Contractor may submit a phased design which shall be reflected in the initial schedule and in the Basis of Design (BOD) to support a phased construction. Should subsequent design submissions require changes to the design and/or construction in progress, it will be at the risk of the Contractor.
7. Code Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure that all systems within the construction space meet current (as of the proposal submission date) industry standards, regulations, and codes.
7.1. Discrepancies: If there are discrepancies in any of the code requirements, the most stringent code shall prevail. In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the “authority having jurisdiction” or works of similar meaning to mean the Contracting Officer.
7.2. Codes: The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the latest addition of the International Code Council (ICC) codes, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) guidelines, National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA, and any other applicable codes. Completed facilities and systems must meet Occupational Safety &
Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Standards. Construction in progress must meet OSHA construction standards. The Contractor shall follow the scoping provisions of the
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and the design guidance in the Accessibility
Guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAG).
7.3. Code Interpretation: The Government has final authority concerning all code and
JJRTC regulation interpretation issues and shall make the final determination concerning any compliance, deviation, waiver or risk acceptance with applicable codes. The Government is the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
7.4. Environmental Regulatory Codes: The following codes shall be incorporated:
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): [42 USC 4321 et seq.]; Federal regulations.
7.5. IT systems shall be designed in accordance with CIO requirements listed herein.
8. Sustainability Requirements
8.1. Energy Efficiency: The Contractor shall meet or exceed the goals and objectives stated in Executive Orders EO 14057 Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through
Federal Sustainability, EO 13327-Federal Real Property Asset Management, EO 13514-Federal
Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, EO 13508- Strategy for
Protecting and Restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, EO 13221-Energy Efficient Standby
Power Devices as applicable to the task order.
8.2. Environmental Initiatives: The Contractor shall meet or exceed the goals and objectives stated in Executive Order EO 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.
9. Demolition and Construction Requirements
9.1. Start of Demolition or Construction: The Contractor shall coordinate with
Government at least 2 weeks prior to the start of any demolition or construction activities. All applicable plans, permits, prerequisite submittals, and safety considerations shall be submitted and accepted prior to any demolition or construction.
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