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This is an Amendment (A00006) to a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services issued by the Indian Health Service, Division of Engineering Services.
The solicitation seeks a General Contractor to perform a complete fire alarm system upgrade at Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in Gallup, New Mexico. The project is procured as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard. The construction magnitude is estimated between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000. Amendment A00006 extends the proposal due date from March 5, 2026, to July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, and revises the price schedule to include eight Option CLINs (0002–0009) for specific buildings beyond the base CLIN 0001 (Building 2000 Main Hospital). The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with a mandatory 180-calendar-day performance period commencing within 10 days of Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal addressing specialized experience, technical approach, and past performance) and Volume II (Price Proposal with Indian Economic Enterprise representation and pricing). Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror meeting all solicitation requirements. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and HHSAR clauses, requires performance and payment bonds, mandates an organized site visit on November 18, 2025, and includes specific requirements for safety, scheduling, submittals, and compliance with facility infection control policies.
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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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
FACILITY CODE
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15C. DATE SIGNED
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
PAGE OF PAGES
6. ISSUED BY CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)
CODE
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
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A00006
JOSHUA T. VANSKIKE
See the following SF30 continuation page.
Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104
Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104
75H70126R00010
NA19GA009H8
07/07/2026
11/13/2025
SF30 CONTINUATION OF BOX 14.
Solicitation 75H70126R00010 Amendment A00006 Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) Fire Alarm Upgrade Project No. NA19GA009H8
SUMMARY OF CHANGES:
Amendment A00006 to Solicitation 75H70126R00010 hereby reopens the solicitation period and revises the solicitation. The solicitation is incorporated into this amendment in its entirety, with the following revisions:
1. Revises SF-1442:
a. Extending the proposal due date from March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST to July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
b. Revises the Construction Magnitude
2. Updates and corrects the solicitation number of pages from 54 to 53.
3. Revises Section B (shown in red font) as follows:
a. Updates B.1. PRICE SCHEDULE, breaking out and adding, Option CLINs 0002 through
b. Adds subsection B.6. OPTIONS
4. Section I:
a. At table I.2.:
i. Removes: clause 352.227-70 Publications And Publicity Dec 2015
ii. Adds: 352.227-72 Rights in Data – Supplement – Exceptional Circumstances
(RFO DEVIATION) Jun 2026
b. Adds clauses:
i. I.5. FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination By Federal Contractors
(DEVIATION RF0 APR 2026)
ii. I.6. FAR 52.217-7 Option For Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item
(MAR 1989)
5. Section J List of Attachments:
a. Updates attachment J02 WD NM20250024 with J02 WD NM20260024
b. Adds attachment J07 Price Schedule Cost Breakout
6. Subsection L.11., Volume II - Price Proposal, Factor 5: Price at 2), adds subparagraph (iii)
Offerors shall complete Attachment J07 Price Schedule Cost Breakout.
NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments by number and date on their cover letter in their offer or by submitting a signed copy of the SF30. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
END SUMMARY OF CHANGES
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
Solicitation Number: 75H70126R00010 Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) Fire Alarm Upgrade
Project No. NA19GA009H8
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: 12/15/2025 at 2:00PM Pacific (SF 1442, Block 13a), unless changed by Amendment
Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this request for proposal. The penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.
Table of Contents
SECTION A – STANDARD FORM 1442, SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD
SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS
SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK
SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING
SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE
SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES
SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS
SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO OFFERORS
SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
This page is not included in page count.
(See ).
SOLICITATION, OFFER,
AND AWARD
(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.
9. FOR
INFORMATION CALL:
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".
SOLICITATION
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER
5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER
CODE
6. PROJECT NUMBER
8. ADDRESS OFFER TO
4. CONTRACT NUMBER
7. ISSUED BY
10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)
11. The contractor shall begin performance within
12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?
(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)
13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Sealed offers in original and
b. An offer guarantee
c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.
d. Offers providing less than
STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.
is, is not required.
local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.
(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.
calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)
12b. CALENDAR DAYS
2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION
SEALED BID (IFB)
INVITATION FOR BID
NEGOTIATED (RFP)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES
75H70126R00010
Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104
Project: Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) Fire Alarm Upgrade
Location: 516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301
See Section L for Proposal Submittal Instructions and Site Visit Information.
This project will be procured as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million.
CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000.
Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle Attn: Joshua VanSkike 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104
Joshua VanSkike (240) 485-7526 or joshua.vanskike@ihs.gov
NA19GA009H8
1 5311/13/2025
7/22/2026
2:00PM
10 Days after award
F.2. Period of Performance
AWARD (To be completed by Government)
17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)
AMOUNTS
18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)
AMENDMENT
NUMBER
DATE
CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE
14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)
CODE FACILITY CODE
15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)
16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)
20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)
21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:
22. AMOUNT
26. ADMINISTERED BY
30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)
31c. DATE
STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK
31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BY
31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.
30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE
28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.
copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish
24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN
(4 copies unless otherwise specified)
23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
ITEM
25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES
CODE AT
27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )
20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE
B.3
Indian Health Service, DES - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104
IHS Navajo Area P.O. Box 9020 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Joshua T. VanSkike
LUMP SUM TOTAL $______________________
Solicitation Number: 75H70126R00010 Amendment A00006 GIMC Fire Alarm Upgrade - Project No. NA19GA009H8
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SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Under no circumstances will any oral statements made be binding upon the Government unless such statements or agreements are issued in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Only a warranted Contracting Officer acting within their delegated limits has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed within the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.
B.1. PRICE SCHEDULE
CLIN Item/Task Description Lump Sum Price
Contractor shall provide furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, supervision, tools, permits, transportation, quality control, personal protective equipment (PPE), coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), construction permits, incidental design, travel and insurance and associated expenses necessary and incidentals in order to perform the GIMC Fire Alarm Upgrade - Project No. NA19GA009H8, Building 2000 Main Hospital, in accordance with the attached specifications, drawings and other attachments.
OPTION
CLINs $_______________
0002 Building 2018 $_______________
0003 Building 3001 $_______________
0004 Building 3002 $_______________
0005 Building 3003 $_______________
0006 Building 4010 $_______________
0007 Building 5002 $_______________
0008 Building 5000 $_______________
0009 Building F $_______________
OPTION CLINs TOTAL PRICE $_______________
BASE + OPTION CLINs TOTAL PRICE $_______________
NOTES:
As a reminder, all offerors are responsible for allowing for all applicable state, local taxes and fees within their proposals and to perform their own due diligence in ascertaining them. The Contractor is responsible to pay all applicable taxes, or applicable requirements that may be incurred as a result of this project. Failure on the part of the successful Offeror not to include these fees or the appropriate
Page 4 of 54 53 impacts will not constitute a request for an equitable adjustment to the contract price.
B.2. Incidental Payment Items: The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete work of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies, taxes and fees required to complete the project in accordance with the attached drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract.
Payment for contract work will be made for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items (which is one lump sum price for the contract). All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.
B.3. SF1442, Block 24: Submit invoices in accordance with Section I, HHSAR 352.232‐71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Section G, G.4 through G.6.
B.4. Pricing Data Submission: In accordance with FAR 15.403-3(a)(ii), Requiring Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, it may be requested that pricing data be submitted to show the breakdown of costs for the above CLIN. This may be requested so that the determination of a fair and reasonable price can be made by the Contracting Officer. For example, the price breakdown shall have the direct labor cost and the direct material cost broken out.
B.5. Wage Determination: Construction wages shall be paid for all applicable labor categories for each price schedule line item and shall be included in all pricing, Construction Wage Rate Requirements. The applicable Wage Determination is included in Section J, Attachment J02.
B.6. OPTIONS: The Government will evaluate the option CLINs 0002-0009 in accordance with RFO FAR Clause 52.217- 5 Evaluation of Options. Option CLINs 0002-0009 may or may not be awarded and may be exercised at the time of award OR within 180 days from date of award. The Government may exercise none, one singularly, a combination of more than one or all options listed above in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity—Separately Priced Line Item. The Option CLINS 0002-0009 shall include all applicable OH/profit/taxes/fees/bonding.
END OF SECTION
SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK
STATEMENT OF WORK
GIMC FIRE ALARM UPGRADE
Project No. NA19GA009H8
Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC)
Gallup, NM
1. PROJECT BACKGROUND:
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1.1. The existing fire alarm system at Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) is a mixture of old and new. The new is that all the panels, detection and some annunciation devices are new. The “old” are the pre-existing horn strobes. In 2020 a replacement project was awarded that replaced all the existing Fire Alarm panels, but did not replace the existing horn strobes, also retained the existing wiring, conduits and did not address any existing noncompliance issues.
The current system is obsolete and causing too many issues for the service unit. The objective is to do a complete redesign of the fire alarm system to meet full code compliance with NFPA 101, NFPA 99, and NFPA 72. This SOW provides specific instructions in order to accomplish the project for the redesign of the Fire Alarm System. GIMC is currently under design for their Emergency Department.
2. SITE LOCATION:
516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301
3. WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
The General Contractor (GC) shall furnish all personnel, material, services, and facilities to perform all work necessary described in construction drawings and specifications. Note: No brand names are required per the specification, drawings, or elsewhere throughout the requirement. Equivalent products meeting the quality and characteristics required will be accepted.
4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 180 days
5. WORK HOURS: See contract clause H.1. WORK HOURS.
6. CONTRACTORS USE OF SITE AND PREMISES:
6.1. Restricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this section.
6.2. Safety and security of the contractor’s equipment will be the responsibility of the contractor.
7. SUBMITTALS:
7.1. The contractor will provide a complete schedule prior to issuance to Notice to Proceed (NTP).
See also contract clause H.12. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE.
7.2. The contractor submittals shall include shop drawings, product data, samples, facility user manuals, design submittals, inspection and testing reports, mock-ups, operation and maintenance manuals.
7.3. The contractor shall maintain copies of all submittals and their responses.
8. COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS:
8.1. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and adjacent room(s) during entire construction period. Coordination shall go through the COR during construction operations to minimize
Page 6 of 54 53 conflicts and facilitate owner usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.
8.1..1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used rooms. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from COR and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.
8.1..2. Notify COR not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect owner's operations.
9. WORK RESTRICTIONS:
9.1. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:
9.1..1. Notify COR not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.
9.1..2. Obtain COR written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.
9.2. Noise, Vibration and Orders: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to the COR.
9.2..1. Notify COR not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.
9.2..2. Obtain COR written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.
9.2..3. Nonsmoking building: smoking is not permitted on the project site 9.2..4. Controlled substance: use of tobacco products and other controlled substance on the project site is not permitted 9.2..5. All construction debris and waste material shall be disposed off-site at an EPA approved facility. Dumpsters located at the facility are not available for contractors use. All material leaving site shall be covered to ensure proper transport.
10. Deliverables:
10.1. The time stated for completion shall include as-built drawings, O&M manuals, operational tests/reports/training/instructions, equipment lists, and final cleanup of the premises. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall provide the following:
10.2. Training. Provide training to the Government staff which shall include mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and plumbing systems. Training shall include the equipment operations, maintenance, cleaning, and any other pertinent information relative to the systems installed. Scheduling of training sessions shall be coordinated through the COR.
10.3. O&M and Warranty. Furnish to the Government, two copies of operation and maintenance manual, parts list, local authorized dealer contact information, operational tests and reports, and warranty information for all materials and equipment installed on this project.
10.4. As-Built Drawings. Provide red-line documents and prepare as-built documents working with A/E firm. Contractor shall furnish the Government with two hard copy printouts of the as-built drawings, and provide one CD containing an electronic set of as-built drawings in AutoCAD, and one set of electronic specifications.
10.5. Other As-Built Documents. All other documents such as design analysis, catalog cuts, certification documents that are not available in native electronic format shall be scanned and provided in an organized manner in Adobe PDF format.
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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING
D.1. PACKAGING AND MARKING
(a) All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies to the project site shall be addressed to the Contractor and not the Indian Health Service. Preservation, packaging and packing shall be in accordance with industry standard packaging appropriate for the item(s) involved. The Indian Health Service is not responsible in any manner for deliveries intended for the project that are not generated by the Indian Health Service.
(b) Equipment and materials provided by the Contractor shall be new and, where appropriate, shall arrive on-site sealed in original manufacturer’s containers. The Government reserves the right to refuse any items deemed to not meet this requirement.
(c) Material shall be stored in an enclosed and dry area protected from damage and soiling. The contractor shall coordinate a suitable storage area with the Facility Manager.
SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(s):
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (End of clause)
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)
Number Title Date 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction Aug 1996
E.2. INSPECTION OF SITE
(a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete coordination and proper relation of the work of all trades.
(b) No allowances or extra construction on behalf of any Contractor will be permitted subsequently by reason of error or oversight on the part of any sub-contractor at any tier, or on account of interferences by the activities of the owner or others unless permissible in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction.
(c) All dimensions shown on government provided drawings are based on “as-built” record drawings and, to the extent possible, accurately represent existing conditions; however, there may be some variance between existing conditions and contract drawings. The Contractor is responsible for https://www.acquisition.gov/far/
Page 8 of 54 53 verifying all dimensions and for reporting to the CO any discrepancies that may affect performance of the work represented by contract drawings and specifications.
E.3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
All work under this contract is subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative of the government. The Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a duly authorized representative of the government and is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all items to be delivered under this contract.
The Government reserves the right to inspect all aspects of work performed, including hiring a third party inspector to verify proper installation and operation. Contractor is required to demonstrate full and complete operation of all work performed. Final acceptance will be based on an acceptable final inspection.
(a) Substantial Completion Inspection
(1) Substantial completion is the date when the work is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the contract documents, ready for beneficial occupancy or the designated portion thereof, for the use for which it is intended.
(2) The Government at this point will conduct an inspection for the development of punch list items in preparation for final inspection.
(3) The substantial completion inspection should be at least 15 days prior to the contractual completion date and the date of final inspection. The Contractor is to notify the CO at least 10 days in advance to schedule the substantial completion inspection.
(4) If at the time of the substantial completion inspection the Government finds that the Contractor will not have the project complete at the contract completion date, the CO will withhold 10% of any progress payment due the Contractor. These funds will be used to off-set any liquidated or actual damages assessed against the Contractor. Remaining funds will be released upon final inspection, and completion of the contract.
(b) Final Inspection
(1) Final Inspection completion date is the date established in the contract when the project is to be fully complete and is ready to turn over to the Government. When the Contractor is ready for final inspection, he shall request so in writing to the Contracting Officer and his duly authorized representative (COR) at least 5 days prior to the desired date.
(2) This includes final clean-up of the site, removal of all trailers, construction signs and debris removed, all punch list items resolved, Government’s manuals turned over, all as built drawings completed and turned over to the Government.
(3) All contract items, including any punch-list items, and final clean-up of the project site shall be totally complete on the day and at the time the final inspection is scheduled. Any discrepancies noted at the final inspection shall be corrected by the Contractor within the time specified by the Contracting Officer.
(4) Failure on the part of the Contractor to have the project ready for final inspection may result in assessment of damages as specified in the contract.
(5) Final inspection and acceptance of the work will be by the CO or an authorized representative appointed in writing.
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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE
F.1. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(s):
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Clauses (RFO): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul
Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/caac-letters
(End of clause)
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)
Number Title Date 52.236-15 Schedules For Construction Contracts (DEVIATION) (RFO JUL
2025) Apr 1984
52.242-14 Suspension of Work Apr 1984
F.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, prosecute the work diligently, and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
F.3. EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE
In accordance with FAR 42.1502 (e), the Contractor's performance will be evaluated upon completion of this contract. Interim evaluations may be prepared at any time during contract performance when determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
(a) Contractors will be sent an email notice to review and comment on the performance evaluations.
Contractor MUST be registered at the website Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System in order to receive these evaluations. Contractor must register at https://www.cpars.gov/index.htm. A contractor point of contact (POC), to receive notification of performance evaluations, shall be identified at time of award. The POC must maintain a current email address on file with the Contracting Officer.
(b) Timely performance by the contractor is very important. Failure to perform the work diligently on this contract could result in a negative past performance rating that could affect a Contractor’s competitiveness for an award of future contracts.
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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
G.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER
The Contracting Officer (CO) is the individual appointed with the authority to enter into, obligate funds, administer and make related determinations pertaining to the contract on behalf of the federal Government. The Contracting Officer must sign all contractual documents, including contract modifications, and approve payment requests. The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to make changes to the contract.
G.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)
(a) Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR), may be appointed for the purpose of representing the Contracting Officer and assuring compliance with the contract requirements.
(b) The COR does NOT have the authority to alter the Contractor’s obligations under the contract; direct changes that fall within the purview of the “Changes” clause of the contract; or modify any of the terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the contract.
(c) The COR may approve minor field changes which do not affect the scope, period of performance and/or price of the contract. The COR is authorized to issue notices regarding noncompliance of contract requirements, and to stop work on any portion of the job if the Contractor's methods cause unsafe conditions or will result in noncompliant work which would be impracticable to correct or to replace while permitting other (conforming) portions of the work to continue. Issuance of a Notice of Noncompliance as described herein does not constitute a suspension of work as described in FAR Clause 52.242-14, Suspension of Work (April 1984).
(d) The COR is appointed in writing and the contractor will receive a copy of the appointment letter.
G.3. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
(a) It is the intent of the Government to use electronic means as much as possible while administering this contract.
(b) Most correspondence should be sent via e-mail directly to the CO and COR. Include the Contract Number on all correspondence. If sending documents via postal mail, include the Contract Number.
Overnight Mail and U.S. Mail shall be sent to the CO, unless otherwise specified, at the following address:
Indian Health Service (IHS) – Division of Engineering Services - Seattle Attn: Joshua VanSkike 701 5th Ave, Suite 1650 Seattle, WA 98104
G.4. PAYMENT PROCESS
(a) FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed -Price Construction Contracts, requires that before the first progress payment under the contract is submitted, the contractor shall prepare a Schedule of Values including each principal category of the work which when added together equal the total contract price. A sample format is available from the Contracting Officer. The following is the detail required by the Contracting Officer:
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(1) The principle categories of work shall be broken into line items of sufficient detail to allow meaningful measurement of the work on a monthly basis as determined by the COR. Units of measure appropriate to the type of work shall be used. “Lump sum” pricing of line items shall be avoided except where payment for that line item is to be requested based on 100% completion of that line item or where there is no other practical unit of measure.
(2) The cost of preparatory work (e.g., shop drawings or product submittals), field and home office overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, warranties, as-built drawings, etc., shall be pro-rated into items of physical work and not listed as separate line items. Cost of Performance and Payment Bonds may be listed as a single line item and not pro-rated. Also, cost of mobilization and demobilization relating to transportation or installation costs associated with such items as site trailers, heavy equipment, temporary batch plants, temporary on-site manufacturing and assembly facilities, temporary on-site quarter’s facilities, temporary sanitation facilities, temporary utility connections, and/or temporary secured storage facilities may be listed as line items and not pro-rated. If mobilization is listed separately, a line item for demobilization must be listed separately. A detailed listing of the items included and the individual cost for each item shall be provided in support of proposed amounts for mobilization and demobilization.
(b) Material stored on site may be included in earned progress if the Contractor furnishes satisfactory evidence that it has acquired title to such material and that the material will be used to perform in contract.
(c) The following are instructions for submitting pay requests:
(1) Requests are to be submitted with signature for the Contractor certification statement (scanned signature okay) to the Contracting Officer. Use of a format that complies with all of the requirements of the “Payments” clause of the contract is mandatory. The “Contractor Payment Application” form will be provided at the Pre-Construction meeting.
(2) The Contractor is responsible for delivery of each request for payment electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) www.ipp.gov or successor system.
(3) If the contractor wishes to inquire concerning the status of any pay request, the contractor should contact the Contracting Officer.
(4) A completed Release of Claims that complies with the requirements of the “Payments” clause must be submitted with the request for final payment. A sample format is available from the Contracting Officer.
(d) The final payment request will be rejected and returned to the contractor if all items required under the contract have not been completed, submitted, approved, and accepted prior to the receipt of the request; e.g., deficient work items, as-built, payrolls, reports, O&M manuals, warranties, delivery of extra stock material, etc.
G.5. PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED ON SITE
(a) This clause supplements, but does not replace, FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, with regard to material payments.
(b) Consideration for payment under this contract for materials stored on site is subject to the following conditions:
(1) The contractor shall furnish the contracting officer a list of the major high-cost items to be incorporated into the contract and for which payment, prior to installation, will be http://www.ipp.gov/
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(2) Payment is limited to major high-cost items. Payment of major high-cost items does not include contractor overhead and profit. Costs such as sales tax, freight, handling, pallets, etc., are excluded.
(3) Payment requests shall be consistent with approved material submittals and shall be supported by the following documents:
(i) Certified paid vendor invoices
(ii) Inventory checklists, jointly validated by the contractor, contracting personnel, and/or construction inspector.
(iii) Accepted delivery tickets, if applicable.
(4) All material for which payment is requested shall be delivered to an approved location on-site, and certified that none will be removed without written permission of the contracting officer. Materials may also be stored in a bonded warehouse offsite if no adequate storage space is available on base.
(5) Payments will be made monthly, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the contracting officer.
(6) The contractor shall remain responsible and retain title to the materials until incorporated into the work.
G.6. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS
(a) Invoices shall be prepared, submitted and paid in accordance with the following FAR clauses specified in Section I:
(1) FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed -Price Construction Contracts
(2) FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts
(3) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management
(4) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
(5) HHSAR 352.232‐71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
(b) For the first payment, the signed payment invoice shall be sent via e‐mail to the IHS Contracting Officer for validity prior to any submission in the IPP system.
(c) Invoices for payment shall be sent via e‐mail to the Contracting Officer at joshua.vanskike@ihs.gov and the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The invoice will then be reviewed and signed by the COR prior to submission to the Contracting Officer for final approval.
(d) Progress payments WILL be authorized for this project.
(e) The final invoice must be marked “Final” and be accompanied by a Release of Claims form, which lists the final payment as outstanding, in the Remarks field. The Release of Claims form is available from the CO. Final payment will be made within 30 calendar days upon receipt of a properly executed invoice.
(f) The contractor will contact the Contracting Officer with any payment issues or concerns.
Note: In accordance with FAR 52.232‐40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ‐‐ Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the mailto:joshua.vanskike@ihs.gov
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G.7. CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENTS - RELEASE OF CLAIM
The Contractor, when submitting final payment under this contract, shall submit to the Contracting Officer:
(a) A certification that the Contractor has made payment from proceeds of prior payments, or that he will make timely payment from the proceeds of the progress or final payment then due him, to any subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with established contractual arrangements; and
(b) A properly executed Contractor's Release. The Release of Claims form is available from the Contracting Officer. Failure to submit this completed release will result in a delay of final payment.
G.8. TIME EXTENSION FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER
This paragraph specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather. In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:
(a) The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.
(b) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor.
(c) Weather delays will be based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The contractor’s progress schedule must reflect consideration of these anticipated adverse weather delays in all-weather dependent activities.
(d) Upon acknowledgment of the notice to proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the contractor will record on the Contractor’s Daily Report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delays must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the contractor’s scheduled workday.
(e) The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in accordance with the criteria previously described above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair-weather work days, and issue a bilateral modification.
SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
H.1. WORK HOURS
The facility’s normal business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays). Work at other times must be approved by the COR. Requests to work outside normal business
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Note: Four (4) day work weeks will be considered upon written request and must be clearly identified in the project schedule.
H.2. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
(a) The Government only recognizes the following legal holidays established by federal statue:
New Year's Day January 1 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25
(b) Any of the legal holidays falling on Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; legal holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
(c) The contractor should not perform work on observed legal holidays unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. In the event work is authorized on observed legal holidays, the contractor shall pay all applicable overtime and/or holiday pay rates required by law.
H.3. SUBCONTRACTS
(a) Nothing contained in the contract shall be construed as creating any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the Government. The divisions or sections of the specifications are not intended to control the contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors, or to limit the work performed by any trade.
(b) The contractor shall be responsible to the Government for acts and omissions of his own employees, and of subcontractors and their employees. He shall also be responsible for the coordination of the work of the trades, subcontractors, and suppliers.
(c) The Government will not undertake to settle any differences between or among the contractor and his subcontractors or suppliers.
(d) The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government employ specialty subcontractors where required by the specifications. "Specialty Subcontractors," when specified as a requirement, means a subcontractor regularly engaged in the manufacture or installation of the contract items. The specialty subcontractor shall select and combine the materials involved, maintain and have available for the purpose, workmen skilled in the specified work. The specialty subcontractor shall be the manufacturer, be licensed by the manufacturer as an installer, or work under direct supervision of the manufacturer.
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(e) In accordance with FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) within 14 days after award of the contract, the Contractor shall deliver to the Contracting Officer a completed Standard Form (SF) 1413, Statement and Acknowledgment, for each subcontract for construction within the United States, including the subcontractor’s signed and dated acknowledgment that the clauses set forth in paragraph (b) of this clause have been included in the subcontract.
(f) Within 14 days after the award of any subsequently awarded subcontract the Contractor shall deliver to the Contracting Officer an updated completed SF 1413 for such additional subcontract.
H.4. SUBCONTRACTING
(a) The contractor shall be responsible for the management and performance of all subcontracts. The contractor shall ensure subcontractors are competent and capable of handling all assigned work.
The contractor shall ensure contract is completed within the stated requirements.
(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor shall not subcontract with any subcontractor who, at the time of subcontract award, is listed on the current GSA's Lists of Parties Excluded from Procurement and Non-procurement Programs, unless otherwise authorized by the Government in accordance with Subpart 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Reference FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.
(c) The List of Parties Excluded from Procurement and Non-procurement Programs is available at https://www.sam.gov.
(d) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the foregoing requirements, the Government may terminate this contract for default or take other appropriate action, including, but not limited to, requiring the contractor to terminate any such subcontract and substitute an eligible subcontractor in lieu thereof, at no increase in the contract price or time for performance.
(e) The term "subcontractor," as used in this clause, shall mean the individual or firm with whom the contractor proposes to enter into a subcontract for manufacturing, fabricating, installing, or otherwise performing work under this contract.
(f) The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs a., b., and d. of this clause in every subcontract hereunder.
H.5. INSURANCE
FAR 52.228-5, Insurance Work on a Government Installation, (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025), states that "The contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the schedule or elsewhere in the contract." The following is the minimum insurance required by the Contracting Officer:
(a) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so comingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage.
Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.
(b) General Liability: Bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of a policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.
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(c) Automobile Liability: Automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy.
The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.
H.6. KEY PERSONNEL
(a) Certain experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. Such personnel are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation of the proposal. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with the following:
(1) If one or more of the key personnel, for any reason, becomes or is expected to become…
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