Section_J_attachment_5_SECTION_H_.doc

Contract No. AG-82FT-C-13-0015

Solicitation No. AG-82FT-13-S-0007

SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTICE: Section H requirements supersedes any conflicts with the specifications, but includes those requirement in the specifications that do not conflict with this section.

H-1 CONTRACTOR PAYROLLS

Submit electronically weekly.

Payrolls are required to be submitted weekly through the COR for approval (prior to payment approval) to the following e-mail addresses. Contractors originals shall be available for review when required by the Contracting Officer.

Payrolls must contain all information and certifications as required in accordance with FAR. 22.403-2 Copeland Act., FAR 22.406-6 Payrolls and statements. FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records.

Electronic submission by “E-Mail” is required to all.

Contracting Officer: jdlewis@fs.fed.us COR/Technical Representative: Crockett, Bruce -bcrockett@fs.fed.us Kegel, Corrine L -clkegel@fs.fed.us

H-2 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

Submit with each invoice. No more than 30 days increments.

In addition -Submit One Page Line Graph, Shown in two weeks increments from start date to completion date.

Electronic submission by “E-Mail” is required to all..

Contracting Officer: jdlewis@fs.fed.us COR/Technical Representative: Crockett, Bruce -bcrockett@fs.fed.us Kegel, Corrine L -clkegel@fs.fed.us Submit updated with Invoice

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts.

Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval {TO COR AND CO ) (ONE COPY ELECTRONIC) of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, (at least every 30 days) the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule. (Approval by COR required)

(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver (ONE COPY ELECTRONIC) of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

(End of clause)

H-3 SUBMITTALS

Individual Request in format of Attachment 3a – Submit as occurs

SummaryReport Required in format of Attachment 3b – Submit 1st and 15th of each month

Government shall provide the “Summary Schedule of Material Submittals” form.

The “Summary Schedule of Material Submittals” shall be submitted weekly with the “Payrolls” to the Contracting Officer. The submittals shall be numbered with the Line Numbers of the form. The submittals shall be submitted promptly to the COR. The contractor shall add line items as needed to the form. Complete form and submit to the COR and CO within 10 days after start of work. (See Section J attachment. Summary Schedule of Material Submittals) It is apparent that the initial form will be “estimated dates” , update weekly or when needed.

An Example filled in from another contract is provided, delete and put in your submittal information.

Contracting Officer: jdlewis@fs.fed.us COR/Technical Representative: Crockett, Bruce -bcrockett@fs.fed.us Kegel, Corrine L -clkegel@fs.fed.us In accordance with the Specifications and FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984)

(a) All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment to be incorporated into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other information concerning the performance, capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment. When required by this contract or by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval of the material or articles which the Contractor contemplates incorporating into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall provide full information concerning the material or articles. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor’s expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Machinery, equipment, material, and articles that do not have the required approval shall be installed or used at the risk of subsequent rejection.

(c) All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

H-4 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Individual Request in format of Attachment 4a – Submit as occurs

SummaryReport Required in format of Attachment 4b – Submit 1st and 15th of each month

All project issues that require clarification, modification, changes, or questions will be addressed in writing and identified as a “Request For Information (RFI)”.

Number first RFI #001 dated, stating the details of the questions concerning specifications, drawings, or other related issues to the work.

The RFI log will be maintained on a continious log/sheet –necessary to maintain order and status.

The RFI will be e-mailed to the COR and CO. Responses shall be returned to the contractor.

Electronic submission by “E-Mail” is required.

Contracting Officer: jdlewis@fs.fed.us COR/Technical Representative: Crockett, Bruce -bcrockett@fs.fed.us Kegel, Corrine L -clkegel@fs.fed.us

H-5 LABOR COMPLIANCE

Send Photo of Postings.

. The prime contractor will submit a copy to the Contracting Officer, prior to performance by any subcontractor -In Accordance with FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards).

Site Posting Display

Workplace poster requirements: Contractor is required to download and display poster requirements in accordance with the DOL website: www.dol.gov/osbp by FAR clause22.404-10 Posting wage determinations and notice.

In addition union dues notice is required by FAR 52.222-39 – Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues.

H-6 BONDS & INSURANCE

Bonds: You are required to submit a “Payment Bond” and a ”Performance Bond”. In accordance with FAR 28.102-2. Submit within 10 days after Contract Award date.

Applicable Clauses FAR 52.228-15.

Must have Original Mailed to the Contracting Officer.

Insurance: 52.228-5 Insurance—Work on a Government Installation Provide certificate of Insurance Prior to Mobilization/Start of any work.

H-7 SAFETY PLAN (FAR 52.236-13.,Alt I) The contractor shall submit plan prior to performance. This plan must be acceptable by the CO and may be returned to contractor to address further safety issues.

H-8 CONTRACTORS QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (FAR 52.246-12

The contractor shall submit plan prior to performance. This plan must be acceptable by the CO and may be returned to contractor to address further quality control.

H-9 SUPERINTENDANCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (FAR 52.236-6)

Provide name of Superintendence, phone number, cell phone, email, Alternate contact Prior to performance. Prior to performance.

H-10 DAILY ACTIVITY LOG BY SUPERINTENDANCE

Submit cumulative 1st and 15 each month with minimum information below.

As part of the Contractors Quality Control - the contract superintendence shall complete for each work day a log of events. This log will be submitted weekly with the payrolls submissions:

The log as a minimum must include:

Business Name of subs on site that day, number workers with sub - hours worked.

Work performed by Prime.

Indicate beginning of Major work and completion of Major work as indicated on the Progress Schedule Contracting Officer: jdlewis@fs.fed.us COR/Technical Representative: Crockett, Bruce -bcrockett@fs.fed.us Kegel, Corrine L -clkegel@fs.fed.us