AE_PWS_BMD_DRAFT.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ENTERPRISE SERVICES

PERFORMANCEWORK STATEMENT

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1.0 TASK ORDER OVERVIEW

This procurement will result in single or multiple awards of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with follow on task orders, for multi-discipline A-E services for planning, studies/assessments, and/or design of renovation projects. The requirement of the Architect-Engineer (A-E) IDIQ is to provide renovation, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration, and/or improvement of facility/infrastructure projects. Space types include, but are not limited to, administrative, data rooms, utility infrastructure areas, e.g., steam plants, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and secure facilities. Projects may include single or multiple disciplines, such as: structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, planning, environmental, fire protection, and cost estimating. The types of projects may include, interior building renovations, failure investigation including destructive and non-destructive testing, structural engineering investigations, utility systems including sanitary and storm, water systems, storm water management, electrical and mechanical design for renovations. This is necessary to support the DOC mission, while enhancing the safety and quality of the workplace environment. Required tasking shall be provided in further detail with specific individual Task Orders. Task Orders will consist of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). These services will be procured in accordance with 40 United States Code (USC) Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6. The IDIQ contract will be for a Base Contract, plus 4 Option Years.

Firm-Fixed Price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. There will be no minimum or maximum dollar limits per task order, except for the maximum value set for the entire contract.

2.0 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

The Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, is seeking Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite- Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for multi-discipline Architect-Engineer (A-E) services specifically tailored to the historic Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB). This initiative aims to address the renovation needs of the HCHB, a building of historical significance central to the DOC mission. The contracts cover planning, assessments, and design services for various spaces within the HCHB, preserving its historical integrity while enhancing safety and quality.

This contract is for A-E design services in support of various projects at the Department of Commerce (DOC), Herbert C Hoover Building (HCHB). Projects will require multi-disciplinary engineering services in support of the DOC mission.

Building Management Division (BMD), as part of the Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality (OFEQ), provides routine and emergency repair services to maintain and operate the HCHB heating, ventilation, cooling, steam, electrical, plumbing and elevator systems.

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.1. The A-E firm shall provide all labor and materials to provide facility planning and design services for sustainment/renovation/modernization projects. The A-E services may include work in areas such as planning studies, developing of requirements, preparing engineering evaluations, project scope, unit guidance or parametric cost estimating, cost valuation surveying, development of alternatives and economic analysis, utilities, access, constraints and identification of environmental issues, recommendations on potential utilities impacts, sustainable features, and may require enhancement of previously prepared basic documentation. All such support shall be accomplished in strict accordance with all DOC and GSA standards, processes, and procedures. Architectural and engineering requirements will be identified in individual Delivery Orders.

3.2. A-E services that may be required include:

3.2.1. Facility planning and project development: Services may include work such as preparing master plans, project/site plans for proposed facility/infrastructure projects. Facility planning may be requested for renovation, and repair projects.

3.2.2. Development of Design-Bid- Build (DBB) packages: Services may include preparation of drawings and specifications for renovation, addition, repair projects. Design meetings with the government may be required in order to agree on design solution(s) that meet the government’s project requirements.

3.2.3. Development of Design-Build (DB) Request for Proposal (RFP) packages: Services may include working with a construction manager as part of a design-build team to prepare drawings and specifications for renovation, additions, repair or new construction projects. Design meetings with the government may be required in order to agree on design-build solution(s) that meet the government’s project requirements.

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3.2.5. Development of alternatives and economic analysis: Service may include providing alternate design solutions and associated economic impacts for renovation, addition, repair construction projects.

3.2.6. Condition assessment: Services may include performing studies of existing buildings and/or components of buildings to validate existing conditions that may then be used to inform future proposed design solutions. Site visits may be required to document existing facility/infrastructure conditions.

3.2.7. Field investigations (including utility and geotechnical): Services may include conducting field surveys/investigations of existing sites, buildings or specific components of a building (i.e HVAC or electrical systems) in order to document current status of a facility’s infrastructure. The results of any field investigations may then be used to assist with the preparation of design documents for a particular project.

3.2.8. Preparation of engineering evaluations: Services may include performing engineering calculations and life cycle cost analysis to support structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fire protection design solutions.

3.2.9. Incorporation of sustainable engineering design practices: Services may include incorporation of design principles for renovation, addition, repair and/or new construction projects to support sustainable design solutions and/or LEED certification.

3.2.10. Consultations: Services may include collaborating with other specialty design professionals to offer and propose design solutions required to respond to unique project requirements.

3.2.11. Energy computations: Services may include preparation of energy calculations to verify proposed design solutions comply with required building codes, federal, state and/or local energy requirements.

3.2.12. Soil borings: Services may include conducting soil boring testing in order to identify minimum design requirements for new construction projects or building additions.

3.2.13. Obtaining permits and regulatory approvals: Services may include submitting design documents to local, state and/or federal jurisdictions for review and approval prior to proceeding with renovation/construction work, including coordinating with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for any necessary permits and approvals.

3.2.14. Environmental investigation and consultation: Services may include providing design services required to meet environmental/EPA regulations on facility/infrastructure projects and providing consultation(s)/collaboration with the government to discuss acceptable environmental design alternatives and solutions.

3.2.15. Review of contractor submittals: Services may include review of project submittals (such as product data or product samples) in order to validate proposed materials/products comply with design drawings and/or specifications.

3.2.16. Field consultation and inspection during construction: Services may include responding to contractor RFI’s during construction in order to address design questions that may arise during construction/renovation projects.

3.2.17. Commissioning: Services may include supporting the commissioning process by attending commissioning meetings in order to validate engineered design solutions that are incorporated into the project in accordance with design specifications.

3.2.18. Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI): Services may include providing the government with O&M documentation and training, where applicable, based on the final design solution and construction.

3.2.19. As-built drawing preparation: Services may include updating design documents including drawings and specifications to accurately reflect construction field changes and document final as-built construction/renovation projects.

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3.2.20. Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD)/design charrette/other design and construction related workshops and meetings: Services may require attendance at design meetings to collaborate with government representatives to consider design options and build consensus regarding preferred design solution(s).

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor support shall be performed at the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20230.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The total period of performance with all options exercised is 5 years from the date of award.

6.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform this requirement.

6.2. The Contractor shall monitor performance in accordance with the approved Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which they will ensure work complies with the requirements of the task order.

6.3. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Performance of Work Statement (PWS). When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall consider the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

6.4. The Contractor is responsible for and shall ensure all staffs are properly trained and hold the appropriate credentials as required for the services being performed.

6.5. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1700. Work shall not occur outside those hours unless previously approved by the Contracting Officer or specified in a Task Order. In the event that Government schedules interfere with the Contractor’s planned work schedule, and that interference will cause a delay in schedule or increase in price, notify the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative immediately.

6.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall not use GFP/E/I for any purposes other than official Government business as performed under this task order. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

7.0 RATE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 After contract is awarded, contractor must provide a comprehensive breakdown of project discipline rates, specifying hourly and daily measurements for multi-discipline services, including but not limited to architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and related fields. All associated costs, including labor, overhead, and administration, must be detailed. Utilize a standard spreadsheet format (e.g., Excel) and provide supporting documentation.

7.2 This document will serve as the prescribed format for rate submittals in all task orders. Adherence to the specified submission deadline is mandatory, with regular updates essential to maintain accuracy throughout the project. This commitment ensures transparency and precision in financial documentation for effective project management and resource allocation.

8.0 TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1 The Contractor is obligated to provide a proposal for each specific task order, offering a detailed description of the work requirements and a breakdown of cost analysis within the confines of the IDIQ contract.

8.2 The Government will assess and approve the proposal, retaining the option to enter negotiations for a fair and reasonable price for each task order. The Contractor must be prepared to furnish supporting documentation

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9.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

9.1. The Contractor will comply with all applicable Federal, State, local and District of Columbia regulations pertaining to their work including but not limited to: Government Contract regulation, Department policy/requirement, worker protection, and environmental compliance. If multiple regulations are applicable then, the most stringent should be applied. Established policies, directives, and guidance relating to safe operating practices and personnel safety are mandatory and shall be complied with at all times. The Contractor shall monitor all work activities and personnel to ensure strict adherence and compliance to applicable standard operating procedures, safety and handling of hazardous materials. The Contractor will immediately correct any identified non-compliance issue.The Contractor shall address and comply with all applicable workplace and work environment conditions for compliance with the intent and letter of Federal, State, local and DOC Occupational Safety and Health laws and regulations, policies, and practices.

9.3. All operations are subject to DOC safety inspections. The Contractor shall support DOC annual safety and environmental facility audits and data collection efforts. The Contractor shall be responsible to correct any deficiencies noted in the annual inspection.

10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING

10.1. The Contractor, suppliers, and subcontractors shall comply with all certifications, licensing, and training requirements for all federal, state, and local laws and regulations with respect to the handling of hazardous materials.

10.2. Asbestos and lead-based paint assessments may be required on this contract to determine the presence of hazardous material during demolition or at utility points of connections. Work on and around waterfront structures, including under deck and underwater, and work in confined spaces may be required in this contract. The Contractor shall be able to accept work that involves asbestos, lead paint, Poly-Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)s, and other hazardous materials, work on and under waterfront structures, and in confined spaces.

11.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

11.1. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of DOC instructions / manual regarding performance in Government facilities. All persons engaged in work while on Government property shall be subject to search of their persons (no bodily search) and vehicles at any time by the Government and shall report any known or suspected security violations to the Project Manager Assignment, transfer, and reassignment of Contractor personnel shall be at the discretion of the Contractor. However, when the Government directs, the Contractor shall remove from contract performance any person who endangers life, property, or national security through improper conduct. All Contractor personnel engaged in work while on Government property shall be subject to the Standards of Conduct contained in the Department of Commerce Summary of Ethics Rules (see appendix A).

11.2. Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

11.2.1. Non-government and/or personally owned portable electronic devices (PEDs) are prohibited in all DOC SECURED spaces within the HCHB building. The Contractor shall ensure the onsite personnel remain compliant with this PED policy. DOC instruction defines PEDs as the following: any electronic device designed to be easily transported, with the capability to store, record, receive or transmit text, images, video, or audio data in any format via any transmission medium. PEDs include, but are not limited to, pagers, laptops, radios, compact discs and cassette players/recorders. In addition, this includes removable storage media such as flash memory, memory sticks, multimedia cards and secure digital cards, micro-drive modules, ZIP drives, ZIP disks, recordable CDs, DVDs, MP3 players, iPADs, digital picture frames, electronic book readers, kindle, nook, cameras, external hard dish drives, and floppy diskettes.

11.2.2. PEDs belonging to an external organization shall not be connected to DOC networks or infrastructure without prior approval from the DOC Information Assurance and Compliance Branch.

11.2.3. Personally owned hardware or software shall not be connected or introduced to any DOC hardware, network or information system infrastructure.

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11.3. Electronic Spillages

11.3.1. Electronic spillages (ES) are unacceptable and pose a risk to national security. An electronic spillage is defined as classified data placed on an information system (IS), media or hardcopy document possessing insufficient security controls to protect the data at the required classification level, thus posing a risk to national security (e.g., sensitive compartmented information (SCI) onto collateral, Secret onto Unclassified, etc.). The Contractor's performance as it relates to ES will be evaluated by the Government. ES reflects on the overall security posture of the Government and a lack of attention to detail regarding the handling of classified information of IS security discipline and will be reflected in the Contractor's performance rating. If a Contractor is determined to be responsible for an ES, all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Government for ES remediation will be charged to the Contractor.

11.3.2. DOC Command Security will continue to be responsible for the corrective action plan in accordance with the security guidance reflected on the Department of Commerce security classification polices.

Security Office will identify the Contractor facility and contract number associated with all electronic spillages during the investigation that involve Contractor support. The Security Office will notify the Contracts Division of the Contractor facility name and contract number, incident specifics and associated costs for cleanup. The Contracting Officer will be responsible for working with the Contractor Facility to capture the costs incurred during the spillage clean up. The Contractor is also responsible for taking Information Security Awareness training annually, via their Facility Security Officer (FSO), as part of the mandatory training requirements.

11.4. Operations Security (OPSEC)

11.4.1. In accordance with specific task order, Contractors and Subcontractors personnel shall be required to complete the Government-sponsored and administered Operations Security (OPSEC) training. In addition, all Contractors should be aware of the Critical Information List (CIL) for the organization they are supporting as well as the OPSEC plan for DOC. Upon contract award, all identified Contractors (including Subcontractors) shall sign a Contractor's conformance statement and submit it to the DOC COR named in block 13 of the attached DD-254 thereby acknowledging that they will meet the requirements of this contract. The COR shall contact their Department Training Coordinator to schedule key employees to attend the Government- sponsored OPSEC training. The Contractor must immediately notify the Government upon the discovery of any nonconformance with the OPSEC Plan.

11.5. Access to Facilities, Physical Security

The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all facilities, equipment, and materials utilized under this contract shall be secured.

11.6. Privacy Program Training

Privacy Program Training. Privacy training is mandatory for all DOC personnel (military, civilian, and contractor) and must be completed annually. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring individual annual privacy training requirements are met.

11.7. Contractor’s Personnel Roster

The Contractor shall submit a list of non-key employees working on the project within 10 days of task order award to the Contracting Officer. This list shall include each employee's name, and work assignment. In emergency situations and cases of adverse actions where sufficient time to provide notice is not possible, the Contractor shall submit the required information regarding the change in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) not later than 24 hours after the replacement employee is on board.

12.0 REGULATIONS

12.1. All work performed under this contract shall be performed following applicable Government plans, standards, policies, and processes. The Contractor shall maintain all professional architect and engineering licenses required by local, state and federal laws throughout the duration of the contract in order to perform the design services requested. The Contractor shall generate plans for specific tasks consistent with the Government master schedule for product development to include scoping of the task, schedule development and preparation of workload estimates. The Contractor’s activities shall conform to the systems test and operations environment and standards including all updates, improvements and additions to these process ctive actictive ac rce security crce sec mber associated mber port. The Security Officeport. The Se contract number, incident spcontract number, will be responsible for working will be responsible g the spillage g the s clean up. The Contractoup. The ess training annually, via their Facilitess training annually, via their quirements. quirem

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12.2. Contractor Personnel

12.2.1. The Contractor shall employ a sufficient number of qualified personnel to adequately perform and oversee all work under this contract. When work is performed, the assigned Lead (i.e. Superintendent, Supervisor, Foreman, Safety Officer, etc.) or an appointed alternate shall be available as a liaison for the Government. Any appointed alternate shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor.

12.2.2. The Contractor shall provide capable personnel with qualifications, experience levels, and necessary licenses, certifications, and training required by Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

12.3. Employee Equipment

Contractor shall provide all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and any special equipment required for safe and timely completion of projects. The Government Safey Officer will have an option to randomly examinate and approve safety items prior to use (example: safety harness for fall protection).

12.4. Employee Requirements

12.4.1. The Contractor shall ensure that the employees and Sub-contractor employees have current, valid licenses, and certifications necessary to perform their functions. Any cost or time associated with obtaining licenses or certifications shall be at the Contractor’s expense. Training necessary to ensure that personnel performing under this contract maintain the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the required functions is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure manufacturer certified maintenance personnel perform maintenance and repair on critical systems in accordance with this Performance of Work Statement (PWS).

12.4.2. As defined P100, this contract requires the services of a licensed fire protection engineer or Consultant.

The fire protection engineer team or subcontractor must have three consecutive years directly involved in fire protection engineering and life safety applicable to the specific project.

12.4.3. All engineering and design services shall comply with the regulatory guidelines outlined in the General Services Administration (GSA) P100. These guidelines stipulate several critical compliance requirements, including verifying the qualifications and experience of service providers, adherence to codes and standards, implementation of comprehensive quality control and assurance programs, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and meeting all contract administration requirements. Therefore, it is imperative for federal agencies to incorporate these compliance requirements into their engineering and design service contracts to ensure that the services delivered meet all necessary regulatory standards.

12.4.4. Key Personnel must consist of specific disciplines, including but not limited to:

Project Manager(s) Senior Architect Senior Civil Engineer Senior Structural Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Plumbing Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Quality Control Manager Senior Fire Protection Engineer

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8 | P a g e drugs, or any other incapacitating agent (ref. 18 U.S.C.1382 (1972)). Assignment, transfer, and reassignment of Contractor personnel shall be at the discretion of the Contractor. However, when the Government directs, the Contractor shall remove from contract performance any person who endangers life, property, or national security through improper conduct. All Contractor personnel engaged in work while on Government property shall be subject to the Standards of Conduct contained in the United States Department of Commerce Summary of Ethics Rules, version 2022. All persons engaged in work while on Government property shall be subject to search of their persons (no bodily searches) and vehicles at any time by the Government and shall report any known or suspected security violations to the appropriate Security Department.

12.5.2. All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

12.5.3. Contractor and subcontract personnel performing work under this task order may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately whenever he/she becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI, and may merit the submittal of a plan to the CO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. This mitigation plan would be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the CO. In the event the CO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may employ other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

12.6. Employee Required Training

12.6.1. The Contractor shall have personnel certified in Hazard Communication (HAZCOM). On a Task Order basis, Contractor personnel may be required to take training mandated by DOC. Examples include but are not limited to Anti-Terrorism Training, Annual DOC environmental awareness, Privacy Training, and Information Assurance Training.

13.0 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

13.1. Contractor’s Personnel Roster

The Contractor shall submit a list of all employees working on the project to the Contracting Officer.

This list shall include each employee's name, and work assignment. In emergency situations and cases of adverse actions where sufficient time to provide notice is not possible, the Contractor shall submit the required information regarding the change in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) not later than 24 hours after the replacement employee is on board.

13.2. Status Reports

13.2.1. The Contractor shall be required to submit either a Monthly, Bi-weekly, or Weekly Status Report, as specified in each Task Order. The report should comprehensively address project density, highlighting major impacts, issues encountered, and proposed steps for issue resolution. Additionally, the report should include recommendations for enhancing operational efficiencies, effectiveness, quality, and overall customer experience.

13.2.2. Specific deliverable documentation will be defined in individual Task Orders. Additional requirements may be solicited and documented via revisions to technical specifications as directed by individual Delivery Orders and change requests as approved by the Government. The delivery schedule and quantity of systems to be produced will be specified in individual Delivery Orders. The Task Orders may be revised by the Government to update the delivery schedule and quantities to meet emergent Government objectives, to include quick reaction operational requirements.

13.3. The Contractor shall attend progress meetings requested by the contracting activity or task order administration. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government

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At these meetings the CO will inform the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will appraise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

14.0 TRAVEL

Travel is is not required under this task order.

If required, the Contractor shall travel as approved by the designated TM or COR during the performance of this task order to attend meetings, conferences or conduct other official business covered under this task order.

Authorized travel is reimbursable in accordance with the contract. The Contractor shall ensure adequate funding is available for costs of travel prior to incurring costs.

15.0 DATA RIGHTS

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this task order. All documents and materials, to include the source code of any software produced under this contract, shall be Government owned and the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the CO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

16.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCE AND INFORMATION

16.1. If available, the Government may provide as-built documentation of existing facilities for use by the A-E firm in order to support the Contractor’s work. The Government does not have documentation for all existing facilities and any information provided to the A-E firm by the government is intended to be used for information purposes only. The A-E will be responsible for conducting their own site investigations and documenting/verifying existing conditions for all projects.

16.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall not use GFP/E/I for any purposes other than official Government business as performed under this task order. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

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