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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part II – Contract Clauses

Part III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

Part IV – Representations and Instructions

Attachments (See Section J)

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item No.

Description Method of Measurement

Unit

Qty Unit Price

Total

BASE BID ITEMS

TOTAL BASE BID

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

Price Range Disclosure of the magnitude of contract action per FAR 36.204: Base bid item between $25k and $100k

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications. Section J has attachment of Building 27 drawing.

Anaconda job corps civilian conservation center wellness facility

SECTION 011000

Statement of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

Summary Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery of all material required to remove existing floor coverings, inspect and repair subfloor if needed for optimal installation of approximately 2700 square feet of flooring in the Wellness Facility, Building 27. Within the facility flooring areas will include: medical grade sheet vinyl and 4” intregal cove base and welded seams in the exam rooms; dental rooms; dental work areas, and isolation room. High traffic areas such as hallways, waiting and sick-bay rooms and bathrooms, and storage areas will require industrial grade vinyl sheet flooring; and office and conference rooms will require carpet squares. All areas except those that require a coved base will require base trim as well. Specifications of each type of flooring in a designated area are available. The Wellness Center is a medical facility and the flooring shall be of a medical grade and condusive for use in office, waiting, treatment, examinations, isolation and lab areas. See Drawings and Specifications for additional requirements. All interested parties may visit the site prior to submitting bids. The identified Contracting Officer’s Technicial Representative (COTR) is Ronnie Morgan, Work Program Officer; (406) 563-8758 prior to submitting bids. The desired delivery date for this service is 60 days after award of contract.

Location The Anaconda Job Corps Center is located approximately 10 miles west of Anaconda, Montana on Highway Montana 1 west. The address is 1384 Foster Creek Road, Anaconda, Montana. 59711. 406-563-8758 or 406-563-8740 general site conditions and weather Spec. Writer: EDIT paragraph below specific to the site.

The elevation of the site is approximately 5800 feet above mean sea level. Summers are generally warm and dry and winters are generally cold with snowfall accumulation of approximately six feet annually. Rainfall in spring season is likely and then sporadic through the summer. The Anaconda Job Corps campus is located in a wooded mountainous area thus walking surfaces vary from pavement, concrete, gravel and dirt. The training programs offered at the Anaconda Job Corps are mostly construction vocations thus, foot traffic in the buildings is that of students and staff with steel-toed work boots. Debris that is usually tracked into buildings is gravel, grease laiden dirt, lye-based sand, and ice-melt during the winter.

Spec. Writer: edit paragraph below specific to the site. Coordinate blasting permission with section 312000.

spec writer: Copy and re-edit subparagraph below for each separate contract.

USE OF PREMISES

spec writer: Retain one of two paragraphs below. Retain first paragraph if Project is on a vacant site or in an unoccupied building being renovated and there are no Government-occupancy requirements. Retain second if government will occupy portions of an existing site or building. Revise to suit Project.

General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits.

spec writer: Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below if Project site will be accessible to other parties or if parts of a building being renovated will be occupied during construction; revise to suit Project.

Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

Limits: Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work.

spec writer: Retain first subparagraph below for greenfield sites if reduced site disturbance is required for LEED-NC Credit SS 5.1.

Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of Project site.

Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

spec writer: Insert other paragraphs, as appropriate, describing additional limitations on use of site by construction personnel. Retain paragraph below if the Work involves existing occupied building; otherwise, delete.

Use of Existing Building: Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

spec writer: Insert additional paragraphs specifying specific limitations on use of existing building.

GOVERNMENT'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

Spec writer: Retain first paragraph and subparagraph below if GOVERNMENT will occupy all or part of premises during construction; revise to suit Project.

Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy the site and the buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government and authorities having jurisdiction.

spec writer: Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below if government might occupy completed portions of building before Substantial Completion; revise to suit Project.

WORK RESTRICTIONS

Spec writer: Retain paragraph below if required for LEED-NC, LEED-CI, or LEED-EB Prerequisite EQ 2.

Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within any of the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

contractor’s responsibilities Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

spec writer: Insert additional paragraphs to specify minor restrictions on Contractor's use of premises or to specify minor limitations because of Government occupancy.

MEALS AND LODGING

Meals and lodging are commercially available in the city of Anaconda within 10 mile of the construction site. Meals may be available at the facility during lunch for a small fee. This must be coordinated with the COTR.

Field verification Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

permits All permits required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Refer to attached scematic of building 27: Wellness Facility for specific location of areas.

Medical Facility Grade Antimicobial Vinyl with coved base cemented seems installed according to manufactures specifications in Exam Rooms (2); Dental Room; X-ray Room; Isolation Room and Lab Area.

Commercial Vinyl Flooring installed according to Manufactures Specifications in Waiting Area; all hallways; supply storage areas; bedwards. Rubber Cove Base Trim in these areas.

Commercial Grade Carpet Squares (2ft X 2ft) installed according to manufactures specifications in classroom and office areas with Base Shoe/Floor Wood Trim will be installed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

The work can be completed during normal business hours or a flexable schedule can be agreed upon with the CORT.

END OF SECTION 011000

SECTION 096513

resilient wall base and accessories part 1 - GENERAL

SUMMARY

This Section includes the following:

spec writer: adjust list below to suit project Wallbase.

SUBMITTALS

Product Data: For each product indicated.

Samples: For each type of product indicated, in manufacturer's standard-size Samples but not less than 12 inches (300 mm) long, of each resilient product color, texture, and pattern required.

SPEC WRITER: RETAIN PARAGRAPH AND SUBPARAGRAPHS BELOW IF LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR LEED CREDIT EQ 4.1; COORDINATE WITH REQUIREMENTS SELECTED IN PART 2 FOR ADHESIVES.

PROJECT CONDITIONS

Maintain temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 70 deg F (21 deg C) or more than 95 deg F (35 deg C), in spaces to receive wall base during the following time periods:

48 hours before installation.

During installation.

48 hours after installation.

After post-installation period, maintain temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 55 deg F (13 deg C) or more than 95 deg F (35 deg C).

Install resilient products after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

part 2 - PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

Basis of Design used is Roppe Type TV Thermoplastic Vinyl Base.

Other products may be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Office and their representatives shall have sole discretion to determine whether a substituted product or products is an approved equal. All substitute products of the design basis must meet or exceed all requirements of this section.

RESILIENT WALL BASE

Wall Base: Conform to ASTM F 1861.

Roppe Corporation.

Type (Material Requirement): TV (vinyl) Thermoplastic Vinyl Group (Manufacturing Method): Group II (layered).

Style: Cove.

Color: Color to be selected from manufacturer’s full range of colors.

spec writer: both types of rubber base are generally 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) thick; however, some manufacturers offer various thicknesses. vinyl base is available i both thickness options in first paragraph below but not from every manufacturer.

Minimum Thickness: 0.080 inch (2.0 mm).

Height: 4 inches (102 mm).

Lengths: Coils in manufacturer's standard length.

Outside Corners: Job formed or premolded.

Inside Corners: Job formed or premolded.

Surface: Smooth.

Wear Layer Thickness: .002 in.

Flexibility: No Crack or Break (1/4” mandrel) Resistance to Light: Average DE not greater than 8.0 Dimensional Stability: No more than 0.25%

INSTALLATION MATERIALS

Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement based or blended hydraulic cement based formulation provided or approved by resilient product manufacturers for applications indicated.

Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit resilient products and substrate conditions indicated.

SPEC WRITER: RETAIN SUBPARAGRAPH AND ASSOCIATED SUBPARAGRAPHS BELOW IF LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED FOR LEED CREDIT EQ 4.1. VOC LIMITS ARE THOSE IN SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE #1168.

Use adhesives that comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24):

Cove Base Adhesives: 50 g/L.

SPEC WRITER: DELETE SUBPARAGRAPH BELOW IF RUBBER STAIR TREADS OR MOLDING ACCESSORIES ARE NOT REQUIRED.

Rubber Floor Adhesives: 60 g/L.

part 3 - EXECUTION

PREPARATION

Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written recommendations to ensure adhesion of resilient products.

Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by manufacturer. Do not use solvents.

Use trowelable leveling and patching compound to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates.

Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation.

Do not install resilient products until they are the same temperature as the space where they are to be installed.

Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before installation. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, and dust. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

RESILIENT WALL BASE INSTALLATION

Apply wall base to walls, columns, pilasters, casework and cabinets in toe spaces, and other permanent fixtures in rooms and areas where base is required.

Install wall base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned.

Tightly adhere wall base to substrate throughout length of each piece, with base in continuous contact with horizontal and vertical substrates.

Do not stretch wall base during installation.

Turn over 10% of wall base material to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

spec writer: delete first paragraph below if not required or revised to suit project.

Job-Formed Corners:

Outside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. Form without producing discoloration (whitening) at bends. Shave back of base at points where bends occur and remove strips perpendicular to length of base that are only deep enough to produce a snug fit without removing more than half the wall base thickness.

Inside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. Form by cutting an inverted V-shaped notch in toe of wall base at the point where corner is formed. Shave back of base where necessary to produce a snug fit to substrate.

CLEANING AND PROTECTION

Perform the following operations immediately after completing resilient product installation:

Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces.

Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly.

Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil.

Do not wash surfaces until after time period recommended by manufacturer.

Protect resilient products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period. Use protection methods recommended in writing by manufacturer.

END OF SECTION 096513

SECTION 096516

Vinyl sheet flooring

PART 1 GENERAL

THIS SECTION INCLUDES

A. Flooring and accessories as shown on the drawings and schedules and as indicated by the requirements of this section.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Division 1 specifications apply to the work of this section.

BASIS OF DESIGN

These specifications were based on sheet vinyl products and installation specifications for Armstrong Medley Homogeneous Resilient Sheet Flooring. Other Manufacturer’s products and installation techniques may be accepted by the Contracting Officer if their products and installation techniques meet or exceed the requirements and specifications of this section. Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

Armstrong World Industries, Inc Azrock Commercial Flooring, DOMCO Congoleum Corporation Mannington Mills, Inc Marley Flexco (USA), Inc Polyflor/Bonar Floors Inc Tarkett Inc

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Select an installer who is competent in the installation of Armstrong resilient sheet flooring using heat-welded seams.

B. If required, provide types of flooring and accessories supplied by one manufacturer, including leveling and patching compounds, and adhesives.

SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings, seaming plan, coving details, and manufacturer's technical data, installation and maintenance instructions (latest edition of "Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System," F-5061.) for flooring and accessories.

Submit the manufacturer's standard samples showing the required colors for flooring, welding rods, and applicable accessories.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Deliver materials in good condition to the jobsite in the manufacturer's original unopened containers that bear the name and brand of the manufacturer, project identification, and shipping and handling instructions.

Store materials in a clean, dry, enclosed space off the ground, and protected from the weather and from extremes of heat and cold. Protect adhesives from freezing. Store flooring, adhesives and accessories in the spaces where they will be installed for at least 48 hours before beginning installation.

Maintain a minimum temperature in the spaces to receive the flooring and accessories of 65ºF (18ºC) and a maximum temperature of 100ºF (38ºC) [85ºF (29ºC)] for at least 48 hours before, during, and for not less than 48 hours after installation. Thereafter, maintain a minimum temperature of 55ºF (13ºC) in areas where work is completed. Protect all materials from the direct flow of heat from hot-air registers, radiators, or other heating fixtures and appliances.

Install flooring and accessories after the other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. Close spaces to traffic during the installation of the flooring. Do not install flooring over concrete slabs unless they have been tested and are prepped sufficiently to achieve a bond with the adhesive, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended bond and moisture tests.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING MATERIALS

Provide MEDLEY™ Homogeneous Vinyl Sheet Flooring, nonlayered and nonbacked, manufactured by Armstrong World Industries, Inc., in color selected from the range currently available from Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 72 in. (1.83 m) wide, having a nominal total thickness of 0.080 in. (2.0 mm). The polyurethane-coated wear surface shall be composed of polyvinyl chloride resin, plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers, and pigments comprising a through-grain vinyl chip visual with pattern and color uniformly dispersed throughout the entire thickness. Vinyl sheet flooring shall meet ASTM F 1913, “Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing.”

Provide solid color vinyl weld rod as produced by Armstrong World Industries, Inc., and intended for heat welding of seams. Color selected from the range currently available from Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

WALL BASE MATERIALS

Integral flash cove base: Provide integral flash cove wall base by extending sheet flooring 4 in. (10.16 cm) up the wall using adhesive, welding rod, and accessories recommended and approved by the flooring manufacturer.

ADHESIVES

Provide Armstrong S-543 Premium Plus Commercial Sheet Flooring Adhesive for field areas and Armstrong S-580 Flash Cove Adhesive at flash coving as recommended by the flooring manufacturer.

For High-Moisture Installation Warranty, Full Spread: Provide Armstrong S-543 Premium Plus Commercial Sheet Flooring Adhesive for field areas and Armstrong S-580 Flash Cove Adhesive at flash coving as recommended by the flooring manufacturer.

ACCESSORIES

For patching, smoothing, and leveling monolithic subfloors (concrete, terrazzo, quarry tile, ceramic tile, and certain metals), provide Armstrong S-194 Fast-Setting Cement-Based Patch and Underlayment.

For sealing joints between the top of wall base or integral cove cap and irregular wall surfaces such as masonry, provide plastic filler applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Provide top edge trim caps of plastic for integral flash cove as approved by the COR.

Provide a fillet support strip for integral cove base with a minimum radius of 1 in. (2.54 cm) of wood or plastic.

Provide transition/reducing strips tapered to meet abutting materials.

Provide threshold of thickness and width as shown on the drawings.

Provide resilient edge strips of width shown on the drawings, of equal gauge to the flooring, homogeneous vinyl or rubber composition, tapered or bullnose edge, with color to match or contrast with the flooring, or as selected by the COR from standard colors available.

Provide metal edge strips of required width and thickness thickness to protect exposed edges of the flooring. Provide units of maximum available length to minimize the number of joints. Use butt-type metal edge strips for concealed anchorage, or overlap-type metal edge strips for exposed anchorage. Unless otherwise shown, provide strips made of extruded aluminum with a mill finish.

PART 3 EXECUTION

INSPECTION

Examine subfloors prior to installation to determine that surfaces are smooth and free from cracks, holes, ridges, and other defects that might prevent adhesive bond or impair durability or appearance of the flooring material.

Inspect subfloors prior to installation to determine that surfaces are free from curing, sealing, parting and hardening compounds; residual adhesives; adhesive removers; and other foreign materials that might prevent adhesive bond. Visually inspect for evidence of moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, dusting, mold, or mildew.

Report conditions contrary to contract requirements that would prevent a proper installation. Do not proceed with the installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Failure to call attention to defects or imperfections will be construed as acceptance and approval of the subfloor. Installation indicates acceptance of substrates with regard to conditions existing at the time of installation.

PREPARATION

Smooth concrete surfaces, removing rough areas, projections, ridges, and bumps, and filling low spots, control or construction joints, and other defects with Armstrong S-194 Fast-Setting Cement-Based Patch and Underlayment or as recommended by the flooring manufacturer for existing substrate.

Remove paint, varnish, oils, release agents, sealers, and waxes. Remove residual adhesives as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Remove curing and hardening compounds not compatible with the adhesives used, as indicated by a bond test or by the compound manufacturer's recommendations for flooring. Avoid organic solvents.

Perform subfloor moisture testing in accordance with ASTM F 2170, “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs Using in-situ Probes” or ASTM F 1869,“Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride” and Bond Tests as described in publication F-5061, "Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System," to determine if surfaces are dry; free of curing and hardening compounds, old adhesive, and other coatings; and ready to receive flooring. Relative humidity shall not exceed 80% or MVER shall not exceed 5 lbs./1000 sq. ft./24 hrs. On installations where both the Percent Relative Humidity and the Moisture Vapor Emission Rate tests are conducted, results for both tests shall comply with the allowable limits listed above. Do not proceed with flooring installation until results of moisture tests are acceptable. All test results shall be documented and retained.

For High-Moisture Installation Warranty, perform subfloor moisture testing in accordance with ASTM F 2170, “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs Using in-situ Probes” and Bond Tests as described in publication F-5061, "Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System," to determine if surfaces are dry; free of curing and hardening compounds, old adhesive, and other coatings; and ready to receive flooring. Relative humidity of the slab shall not exceed 90%. Do not proceed with flooring installation until results of moisture tests are acceptable. All test results shall be documented and retained.

Perform pH tests on concrete floors regardless of their age or grade level. All test results shall be documented and retained.

Vacuum or broom-clean surfaces to be covered immediately before the application of flooring. Make subfloor free from dust, dirt, grease, and all foreign materials.

INSTALLATION OF SHEET FLOORING

Install flooring in strict accordance with the latest edition of "Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System", F-5061.

Install flooring wall to wall before the installation of floor-set cabinets, casework, furniture, equipment, movable partitions, etc. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door recesses, closets, and similar openings as shown on the drawings.

If required, install flooring on pan-type floor access covers. Maintain continuity of color and pattern within pieces of flooring installed on these covers. Adhere flooring to the subfloor around covers and to covers.

Scribe, cut, and fit or flash cove to permanent fixtures, columns, walls, partitions, pipes, outlets, and built-in furniture and cabinets.

Adhere flooring to the subfloor without cracks, voids, raising and puckering at the seams. Roll with a 100-pound (45.36 kilogram) roller in the field areas. Hand-roll flooring at the perimeter and the seams to assure adhesion. Refer to specific rolling instructions of the flooring manufacturer.

Lay flooring to provide a minimum number of seams. Avoid cross seams, filler pieces, and strips. Match edges for color shading and pattern at the seams in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Install flooring with adhesives, tools, and procedures in strict accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions. Observe the recommended adhesive trowel notching, open times, and working times.

Prepare heat-welded seams with special routing tool supplied for this purpose and heat weld with vinyl welding rod in seams. Use methods and sequence of work in conformance with written instructions of the flooring manufacturer. Finish all seams flush and free from voids, recesses, and raised areas..

Provide integral flash cove wall base where shown on the drawings, including cove fillet support strip and top edge cap trim. Construct flash cove base in accordance with the flooring manufacturer's instructions. Heat-weld seams as specified for those on the floor.

INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES

Tightly bond base to vertical substrate with continuous contact at horizontal and vertical surfaces.

Fill voids with plastic filler along the top edge of the integral cove cap on masonry surfaces or other similar irregular substrates.

Place resilient edge strips tightly butted to flooring, and secure with adhesive recommended by the edge strip manufacturer. Install edge strips at edges of flooring that would otherwise be exposed.

Apply overlap metal edge strips after flooring installation. Secure units to the substrate, complying with the edge strip manufacturer's recommendations.

CLEANING AND PROTECTION

Perform initial maintenance according to the latest edition of "Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System," F-5061.

Protect installed flooring as recommended by the flooring manufacturer against damage from rolling loads, other trades, or the placement of fixtures and furnishings. (See Finishing The Job in "Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System," F-5061.)

END OF SECTION

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

1. FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer’s failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed—

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

2. FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work (mobilization and submittals) ready for use not later than 30 days from the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premise.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful quoter is required. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at via teleconference.

2. Measurement and Payment Payment will only be made for those items listed on the Bid Schedule.

3. Invoicing Requirements

(a) The contract must submit a proper invoice as listed in FAR 52.232-27. Additionally, an example of a proper invoice will be provided in the award package.

(b) It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to submit a proper and timely invoice. Improper invoices will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. The invoice should mirror the Schedule of Items.

(c) The Contractor shall submit a copy of the invoice to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer.

4. Contract Administration

(a) This contract will be administered by the Contracting Officer located at:

USDA Forest Service, WO – AQM Job Corp Support Attention: Kelly Fortney 3041 Cornwallis Road

RTP, NC 27709

(b) The Role of Government Personnel and Responsibility for Contract Administration

In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

(c) Contractor’s Designated Representative: It is required that the Contractor have a designated representative available on the project during the entire project and that the representative be able to speak and understand English. When designating a representative, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the designation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Such designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations (if any) of authority of the representative. If the Contractor intends to designate a representative prior to the pre-work meeting, the representative is strongly encouraged to attend that meeting.

(d) Order of Precedence—Construction: Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

i. The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

ii. Representations and Other Instructions

iii. Contract Clauses

iv. Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

v. The Specifications

vi. Drawings

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

2. FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (SEP 2010)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means--

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which non-availability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: None

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act.

(1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including--

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Item 1

Foreign construction material

Domestic construction material

Item 2

Foreign construction material

Domestic construction material

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.] [Include other applicable supporting information.] [*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).

3. FAR 52.236-26 – Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

1. NOTE: Offerors should address questions concerning VETS-100 reporting and reporting requirements to the Office of Veterans Employment and Training Services offices at the following address:

U. S. Department of Labor VETS-100 Reporting 4200 Forbes Blvd., Suite 202 Lanham, MD 20703 Telephone: (301) 306-6752 Website: www.vets100.cudenver.edu Reporting Questions: HelpDesk@vets100.com Reporting Verification: Verify@vets100.com

2. AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (JANUARY 2005)

The North American Industrial classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

3. FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2012)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238330.

(2) The small business size standard is $35 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) (1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding.