Attach 1 - Section C - Statement of Work (SOW).pdf

Architect of the Capitol Statement of Work (SOW)

Job Order Contract (JOC)

STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW)

DATE: April 19, 2024

1.0 General. Job Order Contract (JOC)

1.1 Short Description. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) intends to use the JOC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement vehicle to accomplish construction projects including but not limited to Critical/Emergency construction, Repair, Alterations, Design/ Build and Renovations Services valued less than $2,000,000.00, in support of the Capitol Complex facilities management.

1.2 Background. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of over 18,400,000 square feet of building space and over 570 acres of land within the United States Capitol Complex and outlying sites. AOC facilities are organized by jurisdictions which include the United States Capitol, the House Office Buildings and the Senate Office Buildings, the Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Botanic Garden, the United States Capitol Power Plant, the Capitol Grounds, and the Capitol Police Buildings Grounds and Security. AOC maintains off-site facilities in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. Some off-site facilities include climate control book storage facilities, data centers, Security training facilities, childcare centers, general storage, and mail facilities.

1.3 Objectives. The objective of the JOC IDIQ is to provide the AOC with a variety of qualified General

Contractors that can provide construction services in support of the Capitol Complex Facilities Management team within the United States Capitol Complex and outlying sites.

1.4 Scope.

1.4.1 Design/ Bid/ Build:

1.4.1.1 The JOC Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary labor, material, equipment, incidentals, project management, supervision, quality control, transportation, insurances, taxes, coordination of tasks, and safety services under the JOC IDIQ Contract. Task Orders issued under this contract may include but not limited to the following types of services:

MEP/HVAC

Emergency Power Elevator/Escalator/Travelator (Moving Walkways) Concrete Plaster Decorative Painting Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler HAZMAT Remediation Demolition Waterproofing Roofing Stone and Facade Restoration Exterior Fencing Painting Roof Replacement Temporary Facilities Office Restoration / Fit Out Civil Work (Paving, Stormwater Management Systems, Water and

Wastewater Systems, etc.)

Poured in Place Rubber Surfacing

Playground Equipment (demolition and installation) Miscellaneous construction services

1.4.1.2 All work shall meet the requirements of the scope of work, which have been designed in accordance with the Building Codes stated in each design. All work shall be completed in a professional workmanship manner to meet current industry and historic preservation standards. The awarded contract may also cover other types of repairs that are not covered/listed in the items identified above. The above list is provided to cover general scopes of work that may be awarded under this contract.

1.4.1.3 The contractor must comply with all requirements per the specifications listed below which are attached in the solicitation package for all task orders under the JOC IDIQ contract. The referenced specifications shall supersede/override any other version of such specifications on the task order level:

01 30 00 AOC-JOC IDIQ Construction Safety and Health 01 32 00 AOC-JOC IDIQ Construction Progress Documentation 01 43 02 AOC-JOC IDIQ Quality Control Services

1.4.2 Design/ Build:

1.4.2.1 The JOC Contractor/shall perform all Design/ Build (D/B) services necessary and/or required to both design and construct the work identified in a Government Scope of Work, all in conformance with applicable codes and acceptable architectural and engineering practice. The Contractor shall serve and become the designer of record and have the ultimate responsibility for all construction and commissioning, including timely completion. The Contractor shall provide the final design plans, final construction specifications, working plans, shop drawings, project record document and any investigations, engineering or other efforts (i.e., permitting, safety, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), commissioning) necessary to complete the required work.

Upon completion of the D/B work, the JOC contractor shall provide written documentation stating the project was completed in accordance with best practices and the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Contractor shall conduct adequate research, site investigations and building surveys to enable preparation of accurate, updated construction contract drawings and specifications for the project description as specifically defined by the following:

Architectural Considerations - Design and construction for the work task shall be in accordance with industry standards, best practices and applicable code, all as identified in the Task Order.

Design submission requirements will be established at the Task Order level.

1.4.2.2 All work shall meet the requirements identified within the government scope of work. All work shall be completed in a professional workmanship manner to meet current industry and historic preservation standards. The awarded contract may also cover other types of repairs that are not covered/listed in the items identified above. The above list is provided to cover general scopes of work that may be awarded under this contract.

1.5 Contract Type. Task Orders will be Firm Fixed Price/ Time and Material.

1.6 Place of Performance/Hours of Operation. The majority of the work will occur within the United

States Capitol Complex. Specifically, facilities include the United States Capitol, the House Office Buildings and the Senate Office Buildings, the Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Botanic Garden, the United States Capitol Power Plant, the Capitol Grounds, and the Capitol Police Buildings Grounds and Security. The AOC also maintains off-site facilities in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. Specific locations and hours of operation will be identified at the Task Order level.

1.7 Period of Performance. The JOC contract will be a one (1), one (1) year base ordering period and seven (7), one (1) year optional ordering periods.

Base Period: October 2024 – September 2025 Option Period 1: October 2025 – September 2026 Option Period 2: October 2026 – September 2027 Option Period 3: October 2027 – September 2028 Option Period 4: October 2028 – September 2029 Option Period 5: October 2029 – September 2030 Option Period 6: October 2030 – September 2031 Option Period 7: October 2031 – September 2032

1.8 Funding. Funding will be received for each task order from different jurisdictions utilizing services under this IDIQ.

1.9 Security. The AOC has special security requirements for access to the Capitol Complex to include badge and background requests, E-Verify compliance, and delivery requirements. This will be included in the overall IDIQ contract. Each task order will identify other related security requirements above and beyond the basic IDIQ contract requirements. See the special security requirements in clauses AOC52.223-5, “Special Security Requirements (October 2021)” and AOC52.223-6, “Special Security Requirements - U.S. Supreme Court (October 2021)” for additional security requirements.

1.10 Information Security. The Contractor shall implement protection measures to protect AOC’s data, for example, encryption levels, segmented data, limited access monitored, etc. that comply with FISMA /NIST SP800-53 (“Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations”) Security controls or another generally accepted auditor standard for protecting IT data.

1.11 Safety. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their personnel and should follow all applicable requirements. See clause AOC52.223-9, “Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs (Sep 2004)” and AOC52.236-3, “Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs – Construction (Sep 2004)” for additional AOC safety requirements. The Contractor must comply with safety requirements per the attached specification 01 30 00 AOC-JOC IDIQ Construction Safety and Health for all task orders under the JOC IDIQ contract. The referenced specification shall also supersede/override any other safety specification on the task order level.

1.12 Scheduling. The Contractor must comply with schedule requirements per the attached specification 01 32 00 AOC-JOC IDIQ Construction Progress Documentation for all task orders under the JOC IDIQ contract. The referenced specification shall also supersede/override any other Construction Progress Documentation specification on the task order level.

1.13 Working for the AOC. The AOC’s mission is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court of the

United States, preserve America’s Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Contractors will be rehabilitating iconic historic buildings in high security areas where attention to detail, safety, quality, and keeping the project on cost and on schedule is paramount. In order to provide a better understanding of the level of effort and general requirements governing construction projects at the AOC, a Division 1 specification is attached for reference only. Please note that Division 1 specifications here in provide the minimum requirements under the IDIQ. The requirements on the Task Order level may be more stringent based on the task order complexity and magnitude. However, specifications referenced in Section 1.4 of the SOW will be awarded on the IDIQ contract level and shall supersede/override any other version of such specification at the task order level.

1.14 Energy Efficiency/Compliance. Any energy efficiency or compliance required will be identified at the Task Order level.

1.15 Sustainability. Any sustainability requirements will be identified at the Task Order level.

1.16 Key Personnel. Key Personnel positions at the IDIQ level are as follows:(1) Project Executive, (2)

Project Manager, (3) Superintendent, (4) Quality Control Manager, (5) Alternate Quality Control Manager and (6) Safety Officer. Key Consultants at the IDIQ level include the (1) Architectural Firm,

(2) MEP Engineering Firm, (3) Civil Engineering Firm, (4) Structural Engineering Firm, and (5) Fire Protection Engineering Firm. These individuals and Consultants may not be removed and/or replaced from the Contract unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. Key Personnel replacements must meet or exceed the qualifications established herein. Additionally, Key Personnel may not be the same individual for more than one Key Personnel position. The Task Order may specify additional key personnel positions. See clause AOC52.211-1 “Key Personnel” for other requirements.

1.16.1 The Project Executive shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience as a Project Executive or Program Manager working in, on or around occupied Government or institutional buildings in areas referenced in Section 1.4of the SOW. This individual must be an employee of the offeror at the time of award.

1.16.2 The Project Manager shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of demonstrated experience as an assigned Project Manager OR ten (10) years of demonstrated experience with a four-year (4) degree in engineering related fields, architectural, or construction management in areas referenced in Section 1.4 of the SOW. This experience must include acting as the primary individual responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget of those projects. This individual must be an employee of the offeror at the time of the award.

1.16.3 The Superintendent must have a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience working as a designated superintendent on construction projects in areas referenced in Section 1.4 of the SOW. In addition to the above experience, the Superintendent shall have a current certificate showing completion of the United States Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” course. This individual must be an employee of the offeror at the time of award. This individual must be an employee of the offeror at the time of award.

1.16.4 The Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in areas referenced in Section 1.4 of the SOW as an inspector, superintendent, QC Manager, project manager, or construction manager, on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this contract. The individual must be familiar with OSHA requirements and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. In addition to the above experience, the QCM shall have a current certificate showing completion of the United States Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” course.

A certificate is considered current for 5 years from the date of training completion.

Provide copies of certifications. See attached 01 43 02 AOC-JOC IDIQ Quality Control Services specification for roles and responsibilities of the QCM. This individual shall hold no other duties and must be an employee of the offeror at the time of award.

1.16.5 The Alternate Quality Control Manager (AQCM) shall have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in areas referenced in Section 1.4 of the SOW as an inspector, superintendent, QC Manager, project manager, or construction manager, on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this contract. The individual must be familiar with OSHA requirements and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. In addition to the above experience, the AQCM shall have a current certificate showing completion of the United States Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” course. A certificate is considered current for 5 years from the date of training completion. Provide copies of certifications. See attached 01 43 02 AOC-JOC IDIQ Quality Control Services specification for roles and responsibilities of the AQCM.

In the QCM absence or when workload requires, this individual shall fulfill or supplement the QCMs responsibilities and shall hold no other duties and must be an employee of the offeror at the time of award.

1.16.6 The Safety Officer shall have five (5) years of demonstrated experience in areas referenced in Section 1.4 of the SOW. The individual must have completed OSHA 30 hr.

Construction in the past 5 years, received OSHA Competent person training, maintained competency through at least 8 hours of documented safety & health related coursework every year, completed EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Course for Constructors and USACE Quality Management for Contractors certifications. A certificate is considered current for 5 years from the date of training completion. See attached 01 30 00 AOC-JOC IDIQ Construction Safety and Health for roles and responsibilities of the Safety Officer. This individual shall hold no other duties and must be an employee of the offeror at the time of award.

1.16.7 D/B Architect and/or Engineer: the firm or individual identified by the JOC Contractor to work on the D/B Task Order, shall have a minimum of 10 years' experience completing similar discipline tasks identified within the Task Order Scope of Work. The work effort shall be led by a professional architect or engineer licensed in the District of Columbia, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience completing such similar task. No exceptions to this requirement.

1.17 Quality Control. AOC’s Quality Control is modeled on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management (CQM) program process and procedures. The Contractor must comply with Quality Control requirements per the attached specification 01 43 02 AOC-JOC IDIQ Quality Control Services for all task orders under the JOC IDIQ contract. The referenced specification shall supersede/override any other Quality Control specification on the task order level.

1.18 Records/Data. See clause AOC52.227-2, “Unlimited Government Rights” and 52.236-4 “Physical Data” for data right requirements. Additional Records/Data requirements may be established at the Task Order level.

1.19 Packaging/Packing/Shipping Instructions. Instructions will be identified at the Task Order level.

1.20 Applicable Documents.

1.20.1 AOC Division 1 Specifications

1.20.2 CUI Policy Guide (Order 42-4)

1.20.3 AOC Order 7-4 IT Security Policy

1.21 Points of Contact.

Contracting Officer:

Jerrod Whittington jerrod.whittington@aoc.gov 202-579-5089

Administrative Contracting Officer:

Laurie Harvey laurie.harvey@aoc.gov 202-257-4942

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

TBD

2.0 Definitions & Acronyms.

A/E – Architect/Engineer AOC – Architect of the Capitol ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials BIM – Building Information Modeling CO – Contracting Officer COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative CUI – Controlled Unclassified Information GFP – Government Furnished Property GSA – General Services Administration GMP – Guaranteed Maximum Price HVAC – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning IBC – International Building Code LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity JOC – Job Order Contract MEP – Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing PM – Program Manager RFP – Request for Proposal SOW – Statement of Work T&M – Time & Material UFGS – Unified Facilities Guide Specification SITES – Sustainable Sites Initiative mailto:jerrod.whittington@aoc.gov mailto:john.lingamfelter@aoc.gov

3.0 Government Furnished Property (GFP). Any GFP will be identified at the Task Order level.

4.0 Specific Requirements

4.1 Proposal Submission. See Section L for details on the IDIQ Request for Proposal submission.

Proposal submission for task orders will be identified at the task order level.

4.2 Discuss Travel Costs. All local travel costs must be included in the offeror’s overhead rates. Non-local travel costs will be addressed in each separate task order. Local travel is defined as any travel within 70 miles of the Contractor’s office and/or in the National Capitol Region (NCR). The NCR is defined as The District of Columbia; Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in Maryland;

Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and all cities and towns included within the outer boundaries of the foregoing counties.

4.3 Deliverables and Reports. Any required deliverables and/or reports will be identified at the Task Order level in the Specifications.

4.4 Delivery Instructions. All deliverables shall be delivered no later than the timeframe specified in the

Task Order and shall include the items required in the Task Order SOW.

4.5 Estimating Template. Task Order proposals shall be prepared using the “CSI Bid Form Template” (Attachment 8) as a summary sheet for all proposals.

4.6 Inspection and Acceptance. See contract clauses and task order specifications for inspection and acceptance requirements.

4.7 Procedures for Payment. See contract clauses and task order specification for Payment requirements.

4.8 Contract Changes

4.8.1 The only person that has the authority to modify or change this contract is the

Contracting Officer. All changes to this contract must be made in accordance with Change Order Contract Clause (s) and procedures. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any other person other than the Contracting Officer, it will be done so at their own risk. Modifications to the contract must be executed in advance of performance unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

4.8.2 Reference Change Clause AOC52.243-1 Changes Supplement (May 2022)

4.9 Warranties: See contract clauses and task order specification for Warranty requirements.

4.10 Project Management Information System (PMIS) Software.

4.10.1 All task orders under this IDIQ, unless specified at the task order level, will require the use of e-Builder. Additionally, information will be provided in Section 0131115 – “Project Management Communications” for the specific task order requirements. e- Builder licenses and training will be provided by the Government at no additional cost to the Contractor.

4.10.2 Prior to being granted access to the AOC’s PMIS software, contractor employees requiring an account must complete the Suitability Process and demonstrate possession of a valid AOC issued Badge. In addition, each user will be required to electronically acknowledge the following Login Agreements “AOC IT System Rules of Behavior”, “Non-Disclosure Agreement for Conditional Access to Controlled Unclassified Information”, and “Non-Disclosure Agreement for Contractor Employees”. For any Contractor or Subcontractor personnel that have PMIS accounts and become separated from employment or removed from the project for any reason, the AOC must be notified within 24 hours of the personnel’s separation and/or removal to deactivate their account.

4.10.3 Each user must log into the AOC’s PMIS Software every 30 days (or less depending on the task order duration) to maintain access. On a monthly basis, a report will be generated and sent to a single point of contact for each JOC Contractor that will list all the contractor personnel (including subcontractors) that have not logged in for more than 30 days. The Contractor is required to review this list monthly, indicate which users are no longer employed or associated with the project and can be deactivated, and submit the list to the AOC. Accounts that are inactive for more than 60 days will be deactivated by the AOC. Failure to provide timely notification of employment separation to the AOC may result in withholding of payment. Upon completion of “Final Acceptance” of individual projects, the AOC will archive all PMIS records and remove contractor accounts from the associated project only. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining its own records and should not rely on the AOC’s database. For multi-phase projects, accounts will be removed upon “Final Acceptance” of the last phase.