SOW CQM Building B - RML Comparative Medicine Center Final 8 Jan 2021.pdf

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Office of Research Facilities

Division of Design and Construction Management RML Campus, Hamilton Montana

C104385

STATEMENT OF WORK

Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Comparative Medicine Center (RCMC)

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services and qualified personnel, not otherwise provided by the Government under the terms of this order, as needed to perform the work set forth below:

1. PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

A. CONTRACTING OFFICER (Overall authority in all matters for this project):

Jim Parr National Institutes of Health Office of Acquisitions – Office of Research Facilities 904 South 4th Street Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-9207 parrj@mail.nih.gov

B. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE/PROJECT OFFICER

(COR/PO) for this project:

Jack Veldboom National Institutes of Health Division Design & Construction Management – Office of Research Facilities 904 South 4th Street Hamilton, MT 59840 406-360-0803 jack.veldboom@nih.gov

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2. BACKGROUND:

A. Location of the Project: The project is a new Vivarium on the Rocky Mountain

Laboratories (RML) Campus of NIH. The new area occupies approximately 120,000 square feet (SF) and is located south of Building 25 and east of Building 23. See Figure 1 for copy of RML Campus Map.

B. Place of Performance: It is anticipated that the work will be at the NIH RML Campus in Hamilton, Montana. Exceptions may include CQM Subject Matter Experts or other outside consultants performing tasks at the CQM Contractor’s offices. CQM Contractor personnel assigned to the project full time will be supported with a Government Furnished jobsite trailer which will provide the following (If the CQM Contractor requires additional items beyond this listing such as office supplies, they shall include in their proposal.):

1. Three individual offices

a. Onsite CQM Representative planned under this order

b. Government provided Administrative Assistant

c. Traveling consultant via the Government provided AE Services

2. Printing/scanning services

3. Small open conference area

4. Break and restroom area capabilities – connect utilities including data, water & sanitary sewer at temporary office building next to Building 32. Note all utility costs after connection are provided by RML.

C. Project Description: The new RCMC building will house animal holding and procedure rooms; central processing, cage washing, and bulk storage areas for feed and bedding;

quarantine rooms; cage storage; offices and personnel support spaces. The total building footprint, south of Building 25, will be less than 30,000 gsf with a total building area on all floors of approximately 120,000 gsf. The RCMC will be two story with a basement. 100% Design Documents will be provided to the CQM Contractor to assist in their proposals. Note these are not the Construction Documents (CDs) which will form the basis of the Construction Contract and should be treated accordingly.

JESSICA HUGGANS

Jack, is this what you were looking for?

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Figure One – Campus Map with proposed Building B or RCMC

3. OBJECTIVES:

A. Project Execution Strategy for Construction, Design and CQM Contracts:

1. The project is planned to be contracted for delivery using a Tradeoff source selection procedure. The Project Construction Documents (CDs) are being developed (currently at 100%) and construction will be completed utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM). The design and construction shall be in compliance with the NIH Design Requirements Manual (except where variance is granted). The Period of Performance (POP) Delivery at time of award will be determined with input from the CQM Contractor and the Construction Contractor, but currently planned as noted on the breakout request within this document. This POP is expected to require adjustment based on unforeseen conditions/changes to the project scope, however, this contract can make the assumptions noted as a baseline for their proposals.

This Construction Contract will be commenced in the spring of 2021 as the funding has been previously received via the CARES Act. The Government’s intent is to buildout and commission the new structure as soon as possible.

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2. The Architectural/ Engineering Firm (A/E) providing the Construction Documents also created a draft Quality Plan for the project and may be engaged as the Commissioning Agent. While the design and planning for Commissioning will be included in the A/E contract, the actual in field Commissioning is to be completed through the Quality Control Management Contract. All Commissioning will be completed by a certified Commissioning Agency; The responsibility of the field Commissioning is the CQM Contractor, with approval from the COR.

3. The NIH intends to engage a CQM Contractor under this agreement to support the Project Quality Assurance ensuring that the project is executed in accordance with contract documents to the level of quality specified and in accordance with the project schedule and any adjustments thereto. The CQM Contractor must use Good Document Practices throughout the project period of performance.

B. Order Statement of Objectives (SOO)

1. The Objective of this Order is to ensure Project Quality Assurance (QA).

2. QA involves the means by which the Government protects its interests and it inherently includes CQM. With assistance from the CQM, the Government ensures that the Construction Contractor Quality Control (QC) and Quality Control Plan (QCP) are working effectively and construction complies with the quality established by the construction contract and associated CDs.

3. CQM is the performance of tasks, which ensure that construction is performed according to CDs, on time, within a defined budget, and a safe work environment.

4. For a construction project, quality begins with requirements carefully developed, reviewed for adherence to existing guidance, and ultimately reflected in criteria and design documents (Construction Documents, CDs) which accurately address these needs. Therefore, the designer establishes the quality standards and the Construction Contractor, in building to the quality standards in the plans and specifications, controls the quality of the work. With that stated, it is the requirement of this CQM contract to influence and guide the proper insertion of Quality Assurance measures into the final Construction Bid Documents prior to issuance in February 2021.

5. The purpose of CQM is the Government’s efforts, separate from, but in coordination and cooperation with the Construction Contractor, to ensure that the quality set by the plans and specifications is achieved. CQM is the combined effort of the Construction Contractor and the Government.

6. The Construction Contractor has primary responsibility for producing acceptable quality construction through compliance with construction plans, technical specifications, NIH policies and requirements, the Contractor’s QCP and accepted standards of the industry.

7. CQM, as the objective of this Task, enables the Construction and Design Contractors and Government personnel to be proactive and, thereby, prevent mishaps and deficiencies from occurring.

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8. If it is found that the Contractor is working in a reactive mode and relying on inspection and/or QA to achieve required quality of product, this means that CQM is either not understood or that the philosophy has not been adopted.

The Contractor shall take corrective actions including not exercising an option year if necessary or as acceptable to the Government should this occur.

C. Order Requirements (Contract Items) under this Award SOW include:

1. Pre-Award Services March 2021 through May 2021

2. Constructability Reviews March 2021 through May 2021

3. Quality Assurance Planning March 2021 through start of applicable construction activities

4. Contract Administration June 2021 through October 2022

a. This includes the following:

i. Cost Estimating and Cost Management

ii. Scheduling

iii. Quality Assurance Implementation

iv. Progress and Coordination Meetings

v. Risk Management including Claims Avoidance/Analysis with

Construction Contractor

vi. Provide assistance with mitigation on any identified concerns of the relationship between RML and the surrounding community including assistance with quarterly community relations meetings.

5. 3rd Party Inspection Services during construction

6. Activation/Commissioning Phase 1 November 2023 through 31 December

7. Project Closeout 1 January 2023 through 28 February 2023

D. Order Reference Documents:

1. Current 100% Contract Drawings (CDs) by A&E

2. Current 100% Contract Specifications by A&E

3. Construction Documents prepared by A&E - Future

4. ORDER TYPE:

A. This Award shall be as a firm fixed price basis per each Contract Item Description.

Note certain allowances maybe established where exact scope may vary.

B. Travel for performance of work under this order will not be reimbursed unless otherwise stated and approved by the Contract Officer.

5. ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

A. Anticipated date of award is March 2021 with a performance period through completion of project completion expected 28 February 2023.

Huggans, Jessica (NIH/OD/ORF) [C] Do we want to specify community relationship planning/monitoring?

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6. ORDER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

A. General Project Requirements (see additional detail descriptions on items

B 1-11)

1. In this scope of work, the Government point of contact for technical issues must be the Contract Officer Representative (COR) or designee, and for contractual issues (scope, schedule, price) must be the Contract Officer (CO). The CQM Contractor point of contact must be the Contractor’s Project Manager (PM). All technical correspondence must only be issued either through the COR or the

PM.

2. The CQM Contractor shall provide all personnel and equipment (unless otherwise specified) to perform the supervisory and administrative services and all subcontracted and self-performed labor, materials and equipment to provide full and complete execution of work in accordance with the awarded order.

3. Throughout the duration of the project the CQM Contractor shall furnish administration and management services and use their best efforts to perform the work in an expeditious, continuous, economical and safe manner consistent with the best interests of the Government.

4. The CQM Contractor must prepare and deliver an updated action item tracking list to the COR within three (3) working days of all meetings. All Contractor Progress meetings to include a review of the RFI Log, Submittal Log, and Potential Change Order (PCO) Log as well as a review of an updated project schedule. The COR and Contractor may elect to use an action item tracking log with all meeting notes recorded within in lieu of meeting minutes.

5. Progress Meetings with the Construction Contractor must occur weekly but can occur by conference call on a bi-weekly basis when practical based on agreement with the COR and Construction Contractor. The Construction Contractor to provide a call-in number and create a team roster with e-mails and phone numbers. Meetings which occur onsite will be held on the NIH RML Campus in Hamilton, Montana.

6. Social distancing and PPE, as outlined in RML guidelines, will be implemented creating an adjustment in the approach for weekly meetings. Meetings will likely be a blend of on site and remote participation.

7. The CQM Contractor must present their proposed software and methodology for project document tracking at the initial project kick-off meeting. The methodology must be acceptable to the Government and may involve a blend of Construction Contractor and Government software.

8. All documentation shall follow Good Documentation Practices. This shall include items such as a Daily Report, Weekly Project Dashboard Updates (cost, quality and schedule views), CQM Monthly Report and Risk Register Updates.

9. The services described or specified shall not be deemed to be all encompassing having the effect of excluding services not specifically mentioned but necessary to execute the contract.

10. CQM Proposals are to be provided using the Cost Breakout provided with this RFP. The Proposals shall identify Contract Items, category of personnel assigned, and the hours budgeted for the Contract Item Level of Effort required.

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11. In the proposer’s submission, Key Personnel detailed resumes will be provided; including proposed General Inspector and any outside consultants required to accomplish the work shall be noted.

12. The CQM Primary assigned Inspector and CQM personnel qualifications shall include a minimum of ten years of experience in Laboratory Research facilities or higher construction and ten years of experience in construction/renovation in an operating campus setting. In addition, the CQM PM shall be a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

13. All CQM Contractor personnel assigned to the project must comply with the RML Security Background requirements.

14. Acting as the Government’s designated agent while maintaining a coordinating relationship with the Government, its clients, as well as, with the architect-engineers, construction contractors and other contractors supporting the Government’s effort. The CQM agent shall potentially run progress meetings and additional necessary meetings for projects if requested.

15. Responsible for the oversight of the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, which are solely the Construction Contractor’s responsibility. Monitoring the work progress to confirm the projects quality is meeting the contract standards and the work is progressing on pace with the project schedule and budget. Any deviations of these objectives need to be reported to the Government representative in a timely fashion with recommendations for corrective action.

16. Ensuring that work is performed in accordance with the contract documents and safeguarding the Government against including but not limited to defects and deficiencies.

17. Providing day-to-day construction management services throughout all phases of construction, including performing spot checks, sample selections and other methods to observe the work of the Construction Contractor, using the CQM’s professional judgment.

18. Reviewing all certificates of inspections, test and approvals required by laws and regulations or contract documents. In addition, reviewing the Construction Contractor’s certifications for compliance with the contract documents. The documents reviewed will be organized in the close out package and be either Electronic or paper copies which are easily searchable.

19. Recommending the approval or rejection of materials and workmanship and monitoring labor and safety requirements and notifying the Construction Contractor and the Government agency orally and in writing when unsafe working conditions are observed.

20. Resolving problems, minimizing claims and mitigating circumstances that could lead to claims, to include notifying the Government of any potential disputes.

21. CQM shall create and maintain an accurate and complete electronic record keeping system. The Government intends to utilize emails and other electronic communication means to the greatest extent possible where feasible and practical.

22. CQM to assist NIH CO and COR in developing technical requirements and documentation for solicitation of construction bids and provide bid technical

Huggans, Jessica (NIH/OD/ORF) [C] Do they need to keep it organize/recorded for turnover at project closeout?

Veldboom, Jack (NIH/OD/ORF) [E] Yes – our expectation would a full documentation close out package. Electronic/paper copies easily searchable.

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23. Given the timing of the CQM Solicitation, the CQM shall perform a review at of the Construction Documents and provide comments, in writing, relative to all reviews. The review will include a back check of previous stage review comments to ensure comments are included in design submissions.

24. Reviews will include utilizing BIM to address any clashes. BIM reviews will be conducted not only independently but through coordination meetings with RML, AE and Construction Contractor as necessary.

25. Provide timely advice to A/E on cost reducing alternatives which can be employed without impairing the overall quality level of the project, and potentially conduct any VE workshops.

26. Update all budget costs categories as necessary to maintain an accurate cost picture for all projects.

27. Provide in the written monthly reports to the CO and COR a comparison of budgeted costs with current cost estimates.

28. Review all request or recommendations for changes to the project scope and submit an analysis of the effect on the current project scope, schedule, a cost to the COR and CO, together with recommended action to be taken and the rationale of such.

29. Advise the COR if the construction constructors fail to promptly remove, correct or replace rejected construction work.

30. In accordance with Reimbursable services, provide all construction testing services required by the CO. Promptly notify the appropriate party of any material or process that does not meet requirements of the construction contract.

31. Provide and maintain a system for scheduling and tracking the submittal, review and approval of submittals required by the construction contract documents including shop drawing samples.

32. Monitor the time of submission and processing of shop drawings, samples, and other separate contractor submittals. If submittals are not being received in a timely manner, the CQM shall ascertain the reason, therefore, make recommendations to the CO, and take such action as may be deemed appropriate to eliminate lags delays. The CQM shall notify the COR and CO promptly of any delays of the A/E or others in processing submittals

33. CQM shall stay up to date on RFIs that come up during the design and construction phases.

34. CQM shall review the safety program developed by the construction contractors and during construction monitor compliance by contractor with contractual safety requirements; report deficiencies to the CO and COR.

Cooperate to the extent necessary with officials of other agencies (Federal and/or State) who are vested with authority to enforce requirements of the occupational safety and health act of 1970.

Not sure on my wording or the location of this requirement.

Let’s make a separate line for the BIM expectation…hoping Mike can help on this one.

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B. Order Requirements (Contract Item Descriptions)

1. Pre-Award Services

1. Assist the CO and COR in finalizing the QA Plan by detailed review of the proposed Construction Documents currently at 100% but expected to be at Construction Documents by the time of the award of the CQM.

Provide timely recommendations for all CSI divisions to properly set expectations from future Construction Contractor within first month of onboarding. This input could take the place in the form of Bid Amendments if necessary.

2. The CQM Contractor shall provide administrative services to assist Contracting Officers, Project Officers, COR and other Government officials, related to Potential Change Orders (PCOs) determined necessary in the acquisition of IDIQ task order modifications to A/E and/or Construction Contract task orders related to the project. The scope of this work ranges from attending Change Order (CO) planning meetings, developing support documents, creating action item lists, recording minutes, assembling and organizing evaluation comments, preparation of the commissioning and assisting in the preparation of solicitation requirements for acquisitions, including providing technical recommendations when requested.

3. Deliverables shall include action item lists, recording minutes, solicitation requirements for task order modifications, organized evaluation comments, recommendations related to task order modification proposals received and commissioning documents.

2. Constructability Reviews

1. The CQM Contractor shall perform constructability reviews.

Constructability reviews shall include review of construction documents not limited to 2D and 3D drawings including BIM and related BIM Execution Plans/Virtual Design and Construction Plans The purpose of the constructability reviews is to improve the efficiency and quality of construction documents and assess and recommend risk mitigation where appropriate by having those with construction expertise recommend options to improve clarity of the requirements and/or mitigate risks.

2. Deliverables shall include written technical reviews and recommendations. Comments shall be provided in spreadsheet format where required for coordination and implementation.

3. Contract Administration

1. The CQM Contractor shall assist the CO and COR in the general day-to-day administration of construction and Architect Engineer (A/E) contracts including, but not limited to, the preparation, review, analysis, coordination and monitoring of all drawing submissions, RFIs, and technical and construction submittals; all of which are subject to the review and approval of the CO and COR.

2. Deliverables shall include written reporting on reviews, analysis, coordination and monitoring of drawing submissions, RFIs, submittals, PCO recommendations and/or proposals and payment requests.

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4. Cost Estimating and Cost Management

1. The CQM Contractor shall provide independent design and construction phase cost estimates for work performed by others. Estimates shall be order of magnitude or detailed construction estimates of probable costs based on assigned tasks. The purpose is to assess risk-based engineering judgment using standard estimating techniques and methods. Final estimates shall outline technical, manufacturing, labor, and schedule risks appropriate for the level of requirements tasked.

2. The CQM Contractor shall define and estimate any potential change orders (PCO) within five (5) days of identification by the COR. Cost and time impact of the PCO shall be developed by the CQM contractor for use in evaluating CC or A/E proposals related to task order proposals received.

3. The CQM Contractor shall track award and payment amounts of all executed tasks and change orders and pending change orders.

4. The CQM Contractor shall also provide invoice reconciliation services.

COR will furnish Construction Contractor's request for payment for review. The CQM Contractor shall determine the accuracy and completeness of the contractor's request for payment within five (5) days of receipt and provide recommendations for payment or other appropriate action. CQM Contractor will recommend 100% payment or detail the percent of payment recommended with rationale for less than 100% payment.

5. Deliverables shall include assisting RML, AE and Construction Contractor with BIM model clash detection and conflict resolution, written design and/or construction estimates and associated reports, change order tracking documentation, and invoice reconciliation and recommendation(s).

5. Scheduling

1. In general, throughout construction, the CQM Contractor shall assist and coordinate with the COR and the Construction Contractor’s Scheduler by verifying work in place is in accordance with the accepted Critical Path Method (CPM) Construction schedule and segments, as required, and communicate any differences and deviations and recovery plans to the COR and the Construction Contractor’s Scheduler, if directed by the Government.

2. Deliverables shall include written reports documenting analysis of CPM construction schedules, proposed schedule modifications and continuing project progress. Deliverables shall also include written evaluations of proposed schedule and schedule recovery plans.

Do we want to add BIM model clash detection?

Yes – that they will assist in resolving conflicts with RML/AE/Contractor.

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6. Quality Assurance (See also above Pre-Award Services expectations)

1. Quality assurance (QA) is the prevention of quality problems through planned and systematic activities. QA ensures that quality is “built-in” at the front end through the Construction Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) rather than at the back end of a project through Government inspections. An effective QA Program shall include:

(1) A documented process by which the CQM Contractor ensures the

Construction Contractor QC commitments are met

(2) Inspection services

(3) Established benchmarks

(4) Systematic and reproducible methods

(5) Means of continuous improvement

2. The CQM Contractor shall use his expertise and knowledge of construction practices, means and methods to develop and execute a QA Program that ensures:

(1) Constructor’s QCP is properly developed and is being effectively implemented

(2) All work is in compliance with the Contract requirements

3. The CQM Contractor shall provide qualified staff to monitor conformance with Quality Assurance/Quality Control requirements. This includes quality planning, providing clear recommendations, review of completed activities for accuracy and completeness and documenting all decisions, assumptions and recommendations. The CQM Contractor must ensure Construction Contractor adherence to established design policies, procedures, standards and guidelines based on good engineering practice and as directed by the Project QCP and required by the DTR Design Requirements Manual.

4. CQM Contractor’s Commissioning Report:

(1) Documentation of the CQM Contractor’s review and recommendations related to the Construction Contractor’s CQP and updates

(2) CQM Contractor’s plan for implementing QA, ensuring that the Construction Contractor is compliant with the Contract

QCP

(3) CQM Contractor’s review and recommendations for continuous improvements to the Construction Contractor

QCP

(4) Field inspection reports and test results related to construction activities, materials delivery and installation compliance with CDs, and recommendations for improvements as necessary

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5. Include Daily Reports and associated detailed photographs. Keep accurate and detailed written records of project progress during all stages of construction. Maintain a detailed electronic daily diary of all events that occur at the job site or elsewhere which affect, or may be expected to affect, project progress. Include weather conditions and contractor/subcontractor staffing levels. Ensure electronic log is readily accessible to CO and COR and turn over with completion documents.

6. Review of on-going closeout documents provided on electronic platform and superintendent as-builts ensuring the Closeout Phase will occur in an efficient and accurate manner within the expected time frame. Advise CO and COR of any concerns during construction.

7. All oversight of Commissioning process, under this CQM Contract, includes items such as but not limited to HVAC, Controls, new Equipment and Electrical.

7. Progress/Coordination Meeting Tracking

1. The CQM contractor PM (or General Inspector) shall be required to attend and participate in Construction Contractor meetings and topic specific meetings throughout the duration of the project. The CQM shall take an active role in all discussions, with special emphasis on procedures, progress, problems, scheduling and other necessary matters. The CQM shall develop minutes and action item tracking lists for each meeting.

2. The CQM Contractor shall distribute minutes of the meetings to the CO, COR and A/E within two (2) working days of each meeting, unless otherwise directed by the CO.

3. The CQM shall review the meeting minutes prepared by the Construction Contractor and forward comments to the COR within two (2) working days of receipt of the draft minutes. The CQM Contractor shall review the minutes to assure that all discussions and topics are fully, accurately captured and appropriately recorded, inclusive of decisions reached and attending participants.

4. Where there are conflicts, omissions, disagreement and/or inconsistencies with the Construction Contractor’s minutes, the CQM Contractor shall detail the differences and provide recommendations on how to proceed to the COR.

5. Final decisions regarding inconsistencies, conflicts or omissions or other matters will be made by the COR and/or CO and forwarded to the Construction Contractor for incorporation into the minutes.

6. Problem Solving – the CQM Contractor shall provide, inherent with the performance of the contractor services, the cooperation, advice and actions necessary to identify and resolve problems arising during the execution of the project.

7. Deliverables shall include CQM developed meeting minutes, review comments related to Construction Contractor minutes, action item lists, and written recommendations related to solving problems which arise during the project.

Correct time frame?

Veldboom, Jack (NIH/OD/ORF) [E] Update for notes below on schedule…keep the same time frames at closeout…wasn’t that two months?

Huggans, Jessica (NIH/OD/ORF) [C] Include possible BIM meetings?

Mike?

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8. Claims Avoidance/Claims Analysis

1. The CQM Contractor shall assist in implementing and monitoring project controls systems to identify potential problems and risks before they affect project schedule and/or budgets. The CQM Contractor shall provide professional staff that has worked for subcontractors, general contractors, owners, engineers, and construction managers. The provided personnel are capable of understanding and managing potential impacts of each type of risk. The CQM Contractor shall identify, quantify, determine and define causes and conditions that change means and methods; resulting in loss of productivity and cost and/or time overruns.

This includes performing responsibility analysis to determine possible recovery costs and contract clause(s) that facilitate resolution.

2. Deliverables for claims avoidance shall include written reviews/reports identifying project risks, determining responsibilities for deviations from CDs, schedule and budget, determining urgency of risks and identifying potential risk mitigation measures. Good Documentation Practices must be adhered to throughout the Project Scope and POP.

3. Deliverables related to claims for equitable adjustment to the CO shall include written analysis shall include written evaluation of entitlement, quantity, recommendations for resolution including pre-negotiation positions and negotiation support documentation.

4. If litigation support becomes necessary, a modification to this Order shall be issued to the CQM Contractor to provide supplemental SMEs supporting work related to such litigation.

9. Activation Planning, Coordination and Management

1. The CQM Contractor shall prepare guidelines and procedures (Activation

Package) for the project based upon Construction Contractor CDs, Commissioning Qualification, Validation (CQV) Plans and NIH policies and requirements. This includes identifying protocol requirements to support project closeout and activation. The CQM Contractor shall identify the necessary steps for facilities move-in, training requirements for operation and maintenance (and Users where appropriate), review requirements with stakeholders and tenants about fit out requirements and prepare preventive maintenance schedules and operational plans.

2. Deliverables shall include written documentation of activation processes and lists of tasks, steps, tests and other actions related to activation processes to ensure an orderly activation process for both the Users and turnover of the facilities.

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10. 3rd Party Testing and 3rd Party Inspections

1. CQM Contractor shall provide independent construction and specialty testing and inspection services for environmental compliance, materials conformance, installation conformance and quality assurance. This work must comply with the CDs, CQV Plan, Industry and Government Standards and requires systematic oversight of sequential work to ensure compliance with contracted requirements.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Soil Compaction Testing

(2) Waterproofing Inspections/Testing

(3) Roofing Inspection/Testing

(4) Concrete testing as per construction documents

(5) Testing pipefitting including items such as water, medical gas, chilled water and steam lines

(6) Verifying storm water drainage infrastructure is correctly installed and sound including the Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan submitted and implemented by Construction Contractor

(7) Structural steel inspections and weld testing to ensure they match submitted and approved construction submittal(s)

(8) Rebar inspections

(9) Water (potable) drinkable report

2. Deliverables shall include written inspection and testing reports and recommendations.

3. Note commissioning is to be managed by the CQV authority and the CQM Contractor shall provide coordinated support to the CQV authority through supplying documentation of CQM services completed.

4. Inspector’s hired by the CQM Contractor shall meet the minimum requirements (unless an exception is in the best interest of the Government and approved by either the CO or COR:

(1) Plumbing inspector shall have a commercial certification from Code Council (ICC) or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

(2) Mechanical Inspector minimum requirements

a) Mechanical inspector shall have a commercial certification from International Code Council (ICC)

(3) Electrical Inspector minimum requirements

a) Personnel must be certified commercial code (NFPA 70) inspector for electrical

(4) Building Inspector minimum requirements

a) Required to have ICC certification as a commercial building inspector.

2. Other inspector requirements as outlined in the project specifications.

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2. Project Closeout Support Services

1. The CQM Contractor shall assist the Government in project construction and administrative closeouts. This includes providing an orderly and efficient transfer of completed work to the Government based on compliance with contract documents.

2. Deliverables shall include tracking closeout documents, submittals, reviews and recommendations related to project closeout documents and deliverables provided by the Construction Contractor.

7. ORDER INVOICING

A. CQM Order Invoicing shall be in accordance with the TO requirements.

B. Draft invoices shall be submitted to the COR in a form and format acceptable to the COR. The intent of draft invoicing is to facilitate processing of the official invoices submitted for payment.

8. REQUESTED PROPOSAL BREAKDOWN

A. Pre-Award Services (March 2021 through May 2021)

1. Constructability Reviews

2. Quality Assurance Planning

B. Contract Administration (1 June 2021 through 31 October 2022) This includes the following:

1. Cost Estimating and Cost Management

2. Scheduling

3. Quality Assurance Implementation

4. Progress and Coordination Meetings

5. Risk Management including Claims Avoidance/Analysis

C. 3rd Party Inspection Services during construction D. Activation/Commissioning Phase (1 November 2022 through 31 December

2022) E. Project Closeout 1 January 2023 through 28 February 2023)

END OF SOW

What would be the minimum requirements?

JESSICA HUGGANS

Mike W. Comment.

Lets use the same time frames we had previously…Wasn’t the construction start date May 2021? We only need to indicate Pre-Award as Feb/Mar now.