AG56A1S170002_FBO_Solicitation.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

EASTERN REGION USDA FOREST SERVICE

ATTN ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

626 E WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 300

MILWAUKEE WI 53202

56A1

USDA Forest Service

ATTN: Melissa Johnson 4 Farm Colony Drive Warren, PA 16365

MELISSA JOHNSON 814-723-5180

1x 03/13/2017

AG-56A1-S-17-0002

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

IGF::OT::IGF

USDA Forest Service

Forest Products Lab

5 Year Job Order Construction IDIQ Contract

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, 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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

0 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F

04/12/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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 by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

MELISSA JOHNSON

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish 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, copies to issuing office.)

41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

( )XX 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (5 )

AG-56A1-S-17-0002

FPL-JOC IDIQ

SECTION A

Solicitation/Contract Form

A.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – SCHEDULE

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST 2

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 6

X D PACKAGING AND MARKETING 26

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 26

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 27

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 31

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 33

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 36

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

X J ATTACHMENTS 50

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER 51

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO 59

OFFERORS

X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 70

End of Section A

SECTION B

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

B1 OFFERS

1. The offeror must submit one coefficient factor for each line item below, supported by a detailed cost breakdown on how the coefficient factors were developed. Refer to Paragraphs B.2, B.3, and L.8.2 (Volume II Cost) for instructions on submitting cost proposals.

CONTRACT LINE COEFFICIENT

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION FACTOR

01 ALL DELIVERY ORDERS WITH ESTIMATED

TOTAL COST (AFTER COEFFICIENT) OF

$35,000 OR LESS

02 ALL DELIVERY ORDERS WITH ESTIMATED

TOTAL COST (AFTER COEFFICIENT) GREATER

THAN $35,000 BUT EQUAL TO OR LESS

THAN $150,000

03 ALL DELIVERY ORDERS WITH ESTIMATED

TOTAL COST (AFTER COEFFICIENT) GREATER

THAN $150,000

2. As detailed in Section L, for each coefficient factor provided above (line item numbers 01 – 03), the offeror shall provide, with the cost proposal, a detailed breakdown of each factor. The breakdown shall indicate the amount of each item listed in section B.2 below contributing to the whole coefficient factor. The sum of those item contributions must add to the actual coefficient factor submitted, for each line item.

3. Price evaluation will be accomplished by assuming one project in each band. A representative sample of first year projects is one with base costs = $20,000, one with base costs = $100,000 and one with base costs = $500,000. Your applicable coefficient will be applied to each of those three figures and the amount totaled to arrive at your total evaluated price. For example if you coefficient for all three contract line items is 1.5 your total evaluated price will be calculated as follows:

($20,000 x 1.5) + ($100,000 x 1.5) + ($500,000 x 1.5) = $930,000). The responsible, technically acceptable offeror with the overall lowest evaluated price will receive award.

4. In the event of a price tie, preference will be given in the following order: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business, Small Business. Any further tie-break will be by drawing.

B.2 OFFEROR’S COEFFICIENT AND PRE-PRICED WORK

1. The offeror’s coefficient is a multiplier used to determine the price of the work for each work item on individual task orders. The offeror’s coefficient must be all inclusive and must consider, but is not limited to, all of the following items for the prime contractor and all subcontractors:

A. home office overhead B. general and administrative expenses C. profit D. bond premiums E. general insurances F. all burden on labor costs, including workman’s compensation insurance, state unemployment insurance, federal unemployment insurance, and social security contributions

G. labor factor adjustments between the RS Means ® given labor rates and the Davis/Bacon Labor Rates included in the contract (current wage decision as issued with base contract and each ordering period)

H. all markups on subcontracted work, including subcontractors’ markups on their own work

I. transportation (of personnel, materials, equipment, etc. necessary to perform the scope of each delivery order; excludes transportation for mobilization and demobilization of project work site and transportation for disposal/trash/refuse removal)

J. adjustment factors to account for small jobs K. incidental tools and equipment L. RS Means ® Division I items identified below M. Section C requirements of this contract N. markups for materials O. appropriate total weighted average city cost index P. contract close out Q. preparation of reports, correspondence and documentation required by law or the delivery order specifications/scope of work R. interface with Government representatives S. coordination with occupants and other contractors T. progress meetings U. general safety measures and devices V. submittals W. incidental waste and excess materials within 15% of the amount necessary to perform the work, as described in each individual delivery order

2. The coefficient shall include all other administrative costs not specific to the delivery order and any other factor(s) the offeror deems necessary to cover all contingencies in connection therewith, since no allowance will be made later for additional costs.

3. The coefficient will be used in establishing the price for sole-source delivery orders and modifications. The coefficient is multiplied by the sum of bare costs (no O&P) for line items identified within the current edition of the RS MEANS ® CostWorks computer software that correspond to delivery order work items, to arrive at the total proposed cost of any given delivery order. Alternately, the successful contractor may request of the Contracting Officer, permission to use the corresponding current, paper version of the RS Means ® estimating book.

4. The current edition of the RS Means ® CostWorks program or corresponding estimating book shall be used in each year of the contract, including the most current quarterly updates for all costs. The volumes/titles within the CostWorks software to be consulted and used to identify work items (as defined below) are as follows:

A. Building Construction Cost Data

B. Electrical Cost Data C. Mechanical Cost Data D. Plumbing Cost Data E. Square Foot Costs F. Facilities Construction Cost Data G. Repair and Remodeling Cost Data H. Facility Maintenance and Repair Cost Data

As each new RS MEANS ® CostWorks software edition is released, it will be used for all pricing within that year, including quarterly updates. For example, if the base bid year occurs in 2016, the 2016 edition of CostWorks shall be used with the most up to date quarterly update; upon release of the 2017 edition of CostWorks, all subsequent work shall be priced using the 2017 edition (and current quarterly update), until the next edition is released. For purposes of delivery order negotiations, the RS MEANS ® software and current quarterly update in effect at the time the delivery order Request for Proposal (RFP) is due will be used for negotiating purposes. Similarly, any modifications made to a contract delivery order will incorporate the RS Means ® edition and quarterly update in effect at the time the modification RFP is due. The offeror is responsible for purchasing and maintaining its own current edition of the RS Means ® CostWorks software for this purpose, and installing quarterly updates as they become available.

5. Bare costs of line items/descriptions within the RS Means ® software, by which the coefficient is multiplied to arrive at the delivery order proposal pricing, are “pre-priced”. Items not available with the CostWorks software, or identified below as such, are “non pre-priced”. Line items with the CostWorks software which are listed under different titles with similar descriptions, but with different unit prices, or work items that could be interpreted within the software to be included by more than one line item, shall be negotiated to arrive at one of the pre-priced line items within the software.

6. Coefficients will not be adjusted for any other changes or circumstances encountered during the life of the contract unless by a bilateral agreement – the coefficients will remain unchanged throughout any given contract or option year.

7. Report proposed coefficients within the offeror’s proposal as follows: An offer of "net" would be represented by "1.0" (no cost above RS Means ® bare costs as described above). An example of a decrease from the bare prices listed in RS MEANS ® would be "0.90". An example of a 10% increase above the bare prices in RS MEANS ® would be "1.10".

B.3 NON PRE-PRICED WORK

1. Non pre-priced work may include the following:

A. Minor facilities engineering work items that are not specifically included in the RS

MEANS ® CostWorks computer software but that are within the basic intent and general scope of the contract.

B. Non pre-priced work will be negotiated on a work item-by-work item basis. RS

MEANS ® or its factor used for calculating the pre-priced items will not be used to compute the cost proposal of the non pre-priced items.

2. The following delivery order items are not included in the coefficient, therefore, a cost and price breakdown for sole source delivery orders will be required, and will be submitted with the contractor’s proposal, similar to the detail listed below. The required format for submitting the cost or price will be specified in the delivery order RFP.

A. waste and excess material in excess of 15% of the amount necessary to perform the work, as described in each individual delivery order B. delivery order mobilization and de-mobilization C. delivery order clean-up D. project specific required Safety (Safety-Rails, Safety-Nets, tethers, face/clothing protection) E. traffic and work-site signs and barriers F. as-built drawings and record documents G. applicable permits, licenses, and associated fees H. site security I. compliance with environmental laws and permits J. moving of government materials or equipment and/or storage K. state tax on materials and rented equipment L. design and survey fees incidental to design-build delivery orders

3. The coefficient is not applied to non pre-priced items. After the bare costs of these items have been negotiated, profit, overhead, and other associated markups will be negotiated and applied to the agreed to bare costs of non pre-priced items. The markup shall not exceed the coefficient shown in contract line item 01 on the schedule of items.

B.4 CONTRACT TYPE (MARCH 2000)

This is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with firm, fixed-price task orders for various construction projects on the campus of the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison WI, including the Valley View Test site in the township of Middleton, WI. The Contractor may have the option to also support similar actions for the Forest Services’ Northern Research Station located throughout the Eastern Region of the Forest Service.

This contract consists of five (5) Ordering Periods that will begin the effective date of the basic contract award. Each Ordering Period is 12 months in length, and will be specified in the Contract Award document. The basic contract award will not exceed five (5) years in length.

Once the Government meets the Guaranteed Minimum award amount, it has met the contract requirements and is under no further obligation to the contractor.

B.5 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS

During the period specified in the ORDERING clause (FAR 52.216-18), the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $5,000.00. This is the guaranteed minimum of the contract. Once the minimum guarantee is met, the Government has no further obligation under the terms of this contract.

The total value of this contract, shall not exceed $10,000,000.

Individual task orders will not exceed $700,000 each for the award amount (including the coefficient).

B.6 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DAVIS BACON WAGE DETERMINATION:

In accordance with FAR 52.222-6, DAVIS BACON ACT, each individual task order RFP shall be priced to include the current applicable Department of Labor (DOL) Davis Bacon Wage Determination by location and type of work on non pre-priced work. The applicable wage determination will be included with the task order RFP.

B.7 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS, ADDITIONAL BONDING

REQUIREMENTS

BONDS ARE REQUIRED in this contract. Refer to Section L, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS, and Section I for all bonding clauses.

End of Section B

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary labor/personnel, materials, supplies, equipment, services, transportation, supervision, facilities and all other necessary items to provide for complete and usable projects defined by each task order RFP, including written scopes of work, plans, drawings, sketches, and specifications. The Contractor will be required to perform multi-discipline construction, repair and remodeling and minor construction work, including incidental design services for design-build format task orders.

C.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. OBJECTIVE:

A. The purpose of this Job Order Contract (JOC) is to provide construction services with incidental Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for facility repair, rehabilitation, remodeling for a broad range of renovation and construction work. This JOC is intended to provide rapid response for construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and repair of real property (e.g., projects relating, but not limited to, laboratories, administrative offices, maintenance facilities, storage buildings, site work, and other buildings, roads, drainage systems and utility systems at the FPL) in a cost effective manner. Delivery orders for design only shall not be placed against the contract. However, incidental A-E services related to design-build and construction may be required. Firm-fixed-price task orders for construction or design-build will be placed against the contract. The successful offeror must be able perform multiple delivery orders in multiple locations simultaneously.

B. This JOC will be used as one of many tools for a contracting method available to

FPL for the types of construction services as referenced above that may be required by the agency. All orders issued under this contract will be reviewed and deemed appropriate for this acquisition method.

2. DESCRIPTION:

A. The successful offeror shall provide, upon receipt of a task order, all labor, materials, supplies, parts (to include system components), plant, supervision, equipment, and related services, (except when specified as Government furnished), for construction or design/build construction of repairs, additions, and alterations to buildings, roads, drainage systems and utility systems; and new construction of buildings, roads, drainage systems, and utility systems. Work will be performed as specified in the individually issued task orders. Work will be performed in strict accordance with all terms, conditions, special contract requirements, specifications, drawings, attachments, and exhibits contained in the RFP for the task order or incorporated by reference.

B. Work and responsibility shall include all project planning, programming, administration, and management necessary to provide support for task orders awarded. Conduct the work in strict accordance with the contract and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, or directives.

Provide related services such as preparing and submitting required reports, perform administrative work, and submit necessary information as specified under this contract and within each task order. Ensure that all work provided meets the scope of work for each task order and any special specifications included with the individual task order or included in any applicable documents.

C. The Government will provide a detailed scope of work, describing the work to be accomplished. Depending on the complexity of the project, the detail provided may vary from a general idea of what is required, with no drawings, to complete design documents. The Contractor shall use the information provided by the Government and submit a complete proposal. For task orders where the Government provides no drawings, the Contractor shall provide sketches to clearly show an understanding of what work is included in the proposal.

D. Complete all work and services under this contract in accordance with schedules established in each task order. Submittal dates will be included in the task order.

These dates identify when submittals are due in the issuing office and other addresses identified in the task order. Types and numbers of submittals and dates and places for review meetings shall be established by each task order.

3. DEFINITIONS:

A. The following terms apply to this contract (the list is not all inclusive).

Design-Build: The action taken to prepare the work plan (design) and accomplish construction; i.e., design, repair, renovation, minor new construction.

Directed, Requested, Approved, Accepted, etc. – These terms imply "by the Contracting Officer", unless otherwise indicated. Approved by COR or Contracting Officer in no way releases the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill requirements of the Contract Documents.

Furnish – Supply and deliver to project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar subsequent requirements.

Incidental (work, waste, etc.) – items that are minor in nature, necessary to perform the work as described, but not of such magnitude as to require a line item in a cost proposal. Examples include: preparation necessary to perform the work as described but that is not typically accounted for by a line item cost, waste of 15% or less on installed materials, small amounts of fasteners and fittings that are not typically tracked individually, hand tools that are not exhausted in a single use, pick up or delivery of incidental items, etc.

Independent Review – The Government may, at its expense, obtain an independent review of the Contractor’s work. The independent reviewer shall be a person or business qualified to perform the work the Contractor is performing.

The person designated to conduct the independent review should not have had previous personal involvement in the project. The Government may have the project reviewed by the local jurisdiction, an Engineering firm not involved in the contract, or by others.

Independent Testing Laboratory – An independent (from the Contractor) entity engaged for the project to provide inspections, tests, interpretations, reports and similar services.

Indicated – Shown on drawings by notes, graphics or schedules, or written into other portions of Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled", and “specified" have the same meaning as "indicated", and are used to assist the reader in locating particular information.

Minimum Requirements – Indicated requirements are for a specific minimum acceptable level of quality/quantity, as recognized in the industry. Actual work must comply (within specified tolerances), or may exceed minimums within reasonable limits. Refer uncertainties to the COR or Contracting Officer before proceeding.

Overlapping/Conflicting Requirements – Where compliance with two or more standards that establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels is specified, the most stringent requirement written directly into the Contract Documents is intended and will be enforced (generally), unless specifically detailed language written into the Contract Documents clearly indicates that a less stringent requirement is acceptable. Refer uncertainties to the COR or Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

Project Site or Site – Space available to the Contractor at location of project, either exclusively or to be shared with separate contractors, for performance of the work.

Site Survey: An inspection of a facility required to accomplish a design/build construction action and normally part of the work plan.

Where optional requirements are specified in a parallel manner, option is intended to be Contractor's unless otherwise indicated.

Work Plan (Design): A detailed package consisting of single line diagrams, design, engineering calculations, criteria, manufacturers' data/cut sheets, specifications, estimates, etc., suitable to provide details to repair or construct a facility.

4. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:

A. General Services: The Contractor shall, commencing upon issuance of a task order, supply all personnel, tools, equipment, transportation, materials, and supervision (except as otherwise noted or provided) to safely and efficiently perform the requirements of the task orders. All task orders to be completed under this contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable provisions as identified in each task order.

B. Contractor's Project Manager: The Contractor's Project Manager shall oversee work accomplishment, administer all instructions, and answer all questions from the Contracting Officer pertaining to the work during the life of the contract. The Project Manager shall be responsible for the complete coordination of all work under this contract. The Project Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate internal controls and review procedures are followed in order to eliminate conflicts, errors and omissions and for ensuring that all technical requirements are met. The Contractor’s Project Manager should be considered Key Personnel.

C. Overall Responsibility: The Contractor shall be responsible for all site surveys, calculations, work plans, construction actions; equipment startups, and testing, repair, and/or training required for satisfactory completion of the work as required by each individual task order. This shall include, but not be limited to, providing labor, equipment, materials, applicable engineering documentation, and other necessary services and/or products for the construction, implementation, or testing that may be required by the individual task order.

D. Codes and Standards: The site surveys, work plans, remedial actions, equipment startup and testing and/or repair shall conform to the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to codes and standards as specified herein and in the individual delivery orders. All codes and standard requirements shall be based on the latest edition of codes applicable at the time the delivery order is issued. All work shall comply with applicable local, state, or Federal/National codes whichever is the most stringent.

E. Documentation: The Contractor shall implement, maintain, and control a system for identification, preparation, reproduction, distribution, and maintenance of all documentation, dates and information necessary for its internal management as well as for Government management of the individual projects and the total program.

F. Presentations and Meetings: The contractor shall attend all necessary progress meetings, provide presentations as necessary, and attend/conduct other meetings as necessary to execute the work.

G. Safety and Health Program: Site activities performed in conjunction with this program may pose safety hazards which require specialized expertise to effectively address and eliminate. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and implementing an effective safety and health program, to include a generic site safety and health plan prepared if required by the delivery order specifications.

H. Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall develop, implement, and document an effective quality control plan. This site quality control plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval within 30 days, or an agreed to shorter period, after contract award. This plan shall be capable of being adapted by means of a supplement to the main plan as required by individual delivery orders.

I. Permits: The Contractor shall obtain all permits and pay all associated fees for applicable Federal, State, or local agency requirements.

J. Multiple Task Order Performance: Contractors shall have the ability to perform multiple task orders in multiple locations simultaneously in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

5. PUBLIC AFFAIRS: The Contractor shall not publicly disclose any data generated or reviewed under this contract. The Contractor shall refer all requests for information concerning site conditions to the Contracting Officer for comment.

6. SUBMITTED SURVEYS, STUDIES, PROPOSALS, AND WORK PLANS: All surveys, studies, proposals, design work, submittals, work plans, and other documents submitted to the Contracting Officer become the property of the Government.

7. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

A. Work Plan (Construction): Begin work identified in each task order in accordance with the approved work schedule. As work progresses, the Contractor shall meet the following requirements:

1) Adhere to the work plan scope of services

2) Adhere to the approved plan for site safety and health

3) Adhere to the approved quality control program

4) Prepare and certify a comprehensive work, schedule based on the proposed work plan

5) Construct the facility in accordance with the approved work plan previously submitted

6) Complete and submit daily logs (form FS-6300-20, Contract Daily Diary)

Beginning immediately upon delivery order award and weekly progress reports starting second week after issuance of delivery order.

7) Conduct test of modified system/equipment and obtain Government inspection/approval

8) Prepare operation and maintenance manuals, for the modified system/equipment

9) Prepare training program and train Government personnel in operation and maintenance of modified system/equipment

10) Provide equipment and construction warranties

11) Submit certified list of standard equipment.

12) Certify computer media

13) Prepare and submit project specific construction reports including "lessons learned" documents

B. Access to Work Sites

1) General: Contractor shall have limited use of project sites for construction operations as indicated in task order scopes of works, sketches or drawings. If the contractor must limit use of project sites to work in areas it will be indicated within task order documents. This may include Do Not Disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated.2) Condition of existing buildings and/or sites: maintain portions of existing buildings affected by construction operations in a weather-tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

C. Protection and Restoration: The Contractor shall protect all existing structures and features during the progress of the work; shall remove from the site all debris and unused materials; and shall, upon completion of the work, restore the site as nearly as possible to its original condition, including the replacement, at the Contractor's expense, of any structure, facility, landscaping, or feature which has been damaged.

D. Coordination with Occupants: The Government may occupy sites and existing building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts. Perform work so as not to interfere with day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1) Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, parking areas and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, parking areas or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from owner.

2) Notify the COR and Contracting Officer not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect operations.

E. Employee Identification: Contractor personnel working on the project site must be easily visibly identifiable in an appropriate manner. As required in FAR 11.106, Contractors must be properly identification when attending meetings, answering Government telephones, or work in situations. At no time should the Contractor’s actions be construed as acts of Government officials.

F. Quality: As a general rule, match the quality and appearance of existing construction at areas of patching or repair work. The “work” or “project requirements” as defined herein is generally described but not necessarily limited.

G. Recycling and Disposal of Refuse

1) Construction debris: With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government, all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled and/or disposed of off Government property. All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas. Do not burn waste materials.

2) Salvage, Recycling, Re-use: salvage, re-use, and/or recycle construction debris and demolition materials to the maximum extent possible. Achieve end-of-project rates for salvage/recycling/reuse of 50 percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the work. Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work. Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. Facilitate recycling and salvage of materials, including, but not limited to, the following typical construction/demolition items:

a. Asphalt paving

b. Concrete

c. Concrete reinforcing steel

d. Brick

e. Concrete masonry units

f. Wood studs

g. Wood joists

h. Plywood and oriented strand board

i. Wood paneling

j. Wood trim

k. Structural and miscellaneous steel

l. Rough hardware

m. Roofing

n. Insulation

o. Doors and frames

p. Door hardware

q. Windows

r. Glazing

s. Metal studs

t. Gypsum board

u. Acoustical tile and panels

v. Carpet

w. Carpet pad

x. Equipment

y. Cabinets

z. Plumbing fixtures

aa. Piping

bb. Supports and hangers

cc. Valves

dd. Sprinklers

ee. Mechanical equipment

ff. Refrigerants

gg. Electrical conduit

hh. Copper wiring

ii. Lighting fixtures

jj. Lamps

kk. Ballasts

ll. Electrical devices

mm. Switchgear and panel boards

nn. Transformers

Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them.

Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

H. Temporary Facilities and Controls

1) For most task orders, the Contractor shall be permitted to use Government sources of 120V electrical power, water, and restrooms at no cost. However, the Contractor must make any required temporary connections to Government provided utility systems. For task orders with no interior work, the contractor shall provide and maintain their own portable toilets. No telephones are available for contractor use.

2) The Government may provide outdoor space for contractor lay down, or areas within Government buildings for material/equipment storage, as space permits. The contractor is responsible for securing those materials and/or equipment to protect from theft, vandalism, damage or other loss.

3) Construction Trailer: The Contractor may provide an on-site construction trailer for the job superintendent's use. The location of the trailer shall be determined at delivery order award. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to arrange for all hook-up and mobilization costs. Contractor is responsible for electrical connections. Telephones will not be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government.

I. Location of Existing Utilities: Utility locations, when shown, are approximate. The contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

J. Protection and Restoration: The Contractor shall protect all existing structures and features during the progress of the work; shall remove from the site all debris and unused materials; and shall, upon completion of the work, restore the site as nearly as possible to its original condition, including the replacement, at the Contractor's expense, of any structure, facility, or feature which has been damaged.

K. Safety

1) The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site, including the provisions of 29CFR1910 and 29CFR1926 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall hold harmless the Government for failure to comply with any applicable safety or health regulations on the part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors.

2) Provide and maintain a basic first aid kit. Provide first aid supplies commensurate with size of project, with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. Advise all employees of the location of first aid supplies.

3) Post telephone numbers of nearest hospital or ambulance service and fire station in conspicuous location. Advise all workers of location of telephone numbers.

4) Provide at least one nonfreezing-type fire extinguisher in each field office, workshop, and storage shed at the work site. Place in a location readily accessible to workers.

5) The Contractor shall comply with accident reporting requirements as required by local, state or federal authorities. A copy of all accident reports shall be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the incident occurrence.

L. Means and Methods

1) Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the CO's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

a. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

b. Will not produce finished work according to the terms of the contract.

c. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the contract.

2) The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the Contracting Officer.

3) The CO’s approval of means and methods or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work required by the contract.

4) Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the

Contractor for all work.

M. Work Hour Limits

1) On-site construction activity will be limited to the hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the CO approves other hours, in writing.

Construction shall not be allowed on Saturdays, Sundays, or Government holidays without prior permission from the CO.

2) In general, buildings, facilities, and site features will remain open to

Government employees during the progress of on-site work. Specific work areas within a building or facility may only be closed off to the employees to provide for safe progress of the work. Any such closure must be scheduled with the CO, in writing, at least 5 business days in advance.

3) The Contractor shall conduct activities so that interference with Government employees working at the site shall be minimized.

N. Environmental Protection

1) Pollution Control - The Contractor shall abate and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract.

2) Prevention of Water Pollution - The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid matter, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources. The Contractor shall dispose of all pollutants such as petroleum products, rubbish, cement, concrete, and objectionable material in a legal, offsite disposal site.

3) Abatement of Air Pollution - The Contractor shall comply with applicable

Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the prevention and control of air pollution. Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner that air pollution is held to a minimum.

4) Burning of materials, trees and brush, combustible construction materials, and rubbish will not be permitted. Construction debris shall be hauled off the site to an approved site.

O. Access Roads and Storage Areas

1) All operations of the Contractor (including storage of materials) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2) Return all storage areas and areas disturbed by construction to their original condition, or as approved by the Contracting Officer upon completion of the work.

3) Observe all laws and regulations of the local, county, and state authorities in the use of all public roads and highways for the transportation of materials and equipment in connection with work on the project. Observe all overhead construction, bridges, cables, and the like. Repair damage to roads, highways, overhead construction and similar items, resulting from operations in connection with this project.

4) The location for exterior stock piling of materials shall be arranged by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Government will provide adequate storage area as close to the project site or construction trailer as practicable, as documented within each Task Order. The Government cannot provide covered storage or staging areas to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area and recommends the Contractor provide temporary fencing around all Contractor owned materials.

P. Traffic Regulation: In general, all roads and parking areas shall remain open during construction. The Contractor may close one lane of traffic at a time, or parking areas near proposed work, if the Contractor provides adequate signage, flagmen, barricades, and other traffic control devices as necessary to maintain access to the work site for employees, visitors, and guests, and to protect the workers, Government employees, and the public. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and all lights shall be kept burning from sunset until sunrise. Install appropriate traffic signs at crossroads and approaches to site as needed to direct affected public traffic. Specific sign and barricade requirements are detailed in ANSI D61, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices."

Q. Submittals

1) Submit the Government for approval a minimum of two hardcopy copies of shop drawings and one electronic copy if possible, manufacturer’s literature, cut sheets, samples, or other product information for each significant material component or assembly used during construction.

2) The Government will be allowed up to fourteen (14) calendar days to review each submission, prior to returning to the Contractor for action or installation.

3) Non-equipment/material submittals include a progress schedule, schedule of values for progress payments, site safety and health plan, testing and balancing reports, warranty information, operation and maintenance manuals, and project record documents.

4) Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this contract or individual task order documents.

5) Catalog Cuts: Catalog cuts shall contain manufacturer's description, specifications and sketches of the material and equipment provided. The catalog cut shall contain sufficient information which can be used to determine compliance with these specifications. Submit catalog cuts as required by the task order. Clearly indicate selected item and components being proposed.

6) Certificates of Compliance: Certificates of compliance shall be signed by an authorized officer of the manufacturing company furnishing the material which states that the material being furnished meets all requirements of these specifications and referenced specifications. Submit certificates of compliance as required by the task order.

7) Samples: Submit samples that include color, pattern, style, etc. as required by the task order.

8) Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings if required by the task order. Drawings shall indicate layouts, dimensions, materials, and other information required to fully describe the items being installed. When required by the task order, in addition to shop drawings for approval, submit one reproducible set of as-built shop drawings at completion of work.

9) Statements of Procedures: Prepare and follow job-specific detailed procedure statements for aspects of the project requiring special attention. The statements shall indicate all methods and materials to be used for proper execution of the work. The statements shall also indicate any limiting criteria and scheduling requirements. All personnel shall be briefed on and thoroughly familiar with these procedure statements. Prepare and use statements of procedures for the following:

1. Asbestos Removal

2. Lead Paint or Ceramic tile glazes containing lead

3. Scaffolding

4. Selective Demolition

Additional statements of procedures may be required for other types of work.

Any additional statements required will be specified in future task orders.

10) Standard Compliance: When materials or equipment must conform to the standards of organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL), proof of such conformance shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR for approval. If an organization uses a label or listing to indicate compliance with a particular standard, the label or listing will be acceptable evidence. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, which is competent to perform the test. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's standard.

11) Test Results: Submit test results as required by the task order.

12) Permits and Certificates: Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by task orders.

13) Hazardous Material Identification: Submit Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal Standard 313. One copy of each MSDS shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative and CO no later than the delivery date of the product. The contractor shall maintain copies of each MSDS on site for employee use/reference, as required by OSHA standards.

R) As-built Drawings and Record Documents: For each task order:

1) As-built drawings: Provide and maintain at the project site, one complete set of project record prints. The drawings shall be kept in good, clean, and readable condition. Mark record prints in red ink to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally.

2) Record specifications and product data: Maintain one set of project specifications and product data with actual information in red, similar to the process for as-built drawings.

3) Submit as-built drawings, record specifications, and record product data at the time of final acceptance and prior to final payment. Request for final payment will not be approved until the marked prints are delivered to and approved by the Contracting Officer.

S. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Furnish two (2) identical sets of an operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for the systems identified in each delivery order. Each manual shall be bound in a standard 8-1/2" x 11", 3-ring, loose leaf, hard cover binder. The manual shall have a general index and each section shall have a separate index tab. The manual's cover shall carry the following format.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

[System Identification]

Contract No. AG-5680-S-XX-XXXX (XX-XXXX is the Delivery Order number)

The manual shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

1) The manufacturer and local representative's name, address, and telephone number.

2) Catalog sheets, model/part numbers, and other descriptive literature for each system component.

3) Instructions for installation, connection, start-up, operation, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, lubrication, and overhaul for the items specified in the delivery order. Exploded or other detailed views and electrical/piping schematics (as required) of all components shall be included with complete parts list and ordering instructions.

Two (2) preliminary sets of the O&M manual…