ATT 1 - Statement of Work 03-20-2025.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

20 March 2025

1. Scope of work

a. This is a fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods and a six-month extension option period. The option periods may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Delivery or performance shall be specified in individual Task Orders issued hereunder. Requirements of this contract include the furnishing of all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, management and supervision to perform the designated work at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Artesia, NM. The work shall include all changes and repairs indicated thereto, as set forth in the individual task orders. This section and the referenced Technical Specifications for Divisions 1-48 will be a part of any ensuing task order as applicable.

b. Technical Specifications, as listed below, along with the task order Statement of Work provide the project description. Only edited Division 01 – General Requirements, are incorporated under Section J, of the Solicitation /Contract (121 pages). The rest of the listed sections are available in the online format.

Contractors shall use the most current CSI Masterformat available during Task Order execution.

Section Title

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

01 14 00 Work Restrictions

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications

01 45 00 Quality Control and Key Personnel

01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls

01 52 50 Safety Requirements

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control

01 78 00 Close Out Submittals

01 81 19 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 01 00 Rehabilitation of Concrete

03 30 00 Cast-in-place Concrete

03 30 53 Miscellaneous Cast-in-place Concrete

03 37 00 Preplaced-aggregate Concrete

03 37 13 Shotcrete

03 41 16.08 Precast Concrete Slabs Max. Span 8 Feet O.C.

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 Masonry

04 23 00 Glass Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 05 23.16 Structural Welding

05 12 00 Structural Steel

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

05 30 00 Steel Decks

05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing

05 50 13 Miscellaneous Met Fabrications

05 50 14 Structural Metal Fabrications

05 50 15 Civil Works Fabrications

05 51 00 Metal Stairs

05 51 33 Metal Ladders

05 52 00 Metal Railings

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND

COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

06 41 16.00 10 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Architectural Cabinets

06 61 16 Solid Surfacing Fabrications

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND

MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 23 Pressure Testing an Air Barrier System for Air Tightness

07 11 13 Bituminous Damp proofing

07 21 16 Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation

07 21 23 Loose Fill Thermal Insulation

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles

07 32 13 Roof Tiles

07 32 14 Clay Tile Roofing Replacement or Repair

07 41 13 Metal Roof Panels

07 41 63 Fabricated Roof Panel Assemblies

07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels

07 51 13 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing

07 52 00 Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 61 14.00 20 Steel Standing Seam Roofing

07 84 00 Fire stopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 01 52 Operation and Maintenance of Wood Windows

08 11 13 Steel Doors and Frames

08 11 16 Aluminum Doors and Frames

08 14 0 0 Wood Doors

08 32 13 Aluminum Sliding Glass Doors

08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors

08 36 13 Sectional Overhead Doors

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 51 23 Steel Windows

08 60 45 Skylights and Translucent Panels

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 81 00 Glazing

08 91 00 Metal Wall and Door Lovers

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedules for Finishes

09 22 00 Supports for Plaster and Gypsum Board

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 10 Ceramic, Quarry, and Glass Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 00 Resilient Flooring

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 72 00 Wallcoverings

09 84 20 Acoustical Wall Panels

09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00.20 Interior Signage

10 14 53 Traffic Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

10 28 13 Toilet Accessories

10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers

10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 13 19.13 Loading Dock Levelers

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 21 00 Window Blinds

12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System, Fire Protection

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 Plumbing, General Purpose

22 07 19.00 40 Plumbing Piping Insulation

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING,

AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems

23 03 00.00 20 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods

23 05 15 Common Piping for HVAC

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 00 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems

23 09 23.13 02 BACnet Direct Digital Control for HVAC and Other Building Control Systems

23 11 25 Facility Gas Piping

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 25 00 Chemical Treatment of Water for Mechanical Systems

23 31 13.00 40 Metal Ducts

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 82 00.00 20 Terminal Heating Units

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

26 08 16 Electrical Apparatus Inspection and Testing

26 20 00 Interior Distribution System

26 23 00 Low Voltage Switchgear

26 24 13 Switchboards

26 41 00 Lightning Protection System

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 14.00 10 Cable Television Premises Distribution System

27 10 00 Building Telecommunications Cabling System

DIVISIIONS 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY

AND SECURITY

28 31 64.00 10 Fire Detection and Alarm System Addressable

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 Earthwork

31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR

IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 33 Landscape Establishment

32 01 16.74 In Place Hot Reused Asphalt Paving

32 16 19 Concrete Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 92 19 Seeding

32 93 00 Exterior Plants

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 11 00 Water Utility Distribution Piping

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewers

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities

33 71 02 Underground Electrical Distribution

2. DEFINITIONS

a. Coefficient – Numeric factor applied to baseline or negotiated cost.

b. Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs) - “Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs)” may be issued by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative to identify and document cases of poor Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain in writing why performance is unsatisfactory, how performance will be returned to satisfactory levels, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future.

c. Contracting Officer (CO) - The term “Contracting Officer” shall refer to the individual authorized to execute and modify contracts on behalf of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and is the only individual with the power to obligate the Government.

d. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - The “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)” is the individual designated by the Contracting Officer at the time of award of the contract who shall represent the Contracting Officer with the Contractor. The Contracting Officer will provide written notice of COR Designation to the Contractor which will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COR under the action. The COR may also act as a liaison between the Contractor and the Government Project Manager(s) on individual task orders. See Section G and Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative. CORs have no authority to alter or modify the contract or individual task orders.

e. Contractor - The term “Contractor” refers to the individual or firm who offers this contract and enters into a contract with the U.S. Government (FLETC) for this work.

f. Quality Control Manager (Also referred to as Chief, Contractor Quality Control) - Individual responsible for the quality control of all work performed by the Contractor under this contract and individual task orders.

g. Superintendent - Individual appointed by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer who has authority to act for the Contractor.

h. Contract Specialist (CS) - The individual assigned by the Contracting Officer to act for the Contracting

Officer. Does not have the authority to enter into or terminate contracts and make related determination and findings.

i. Customer - The “customer” is the functional element at the FLETC which benefits from the services provided by the Contractor. The “customer” has no authority to direct the Contractor.

j. Government Furnished Property - “Government Furnished Property” includes all property, equipment, materials, software, and sites which belong to the Government but which have been made available to the Contractor for use under this contract or individual task orders.

k. Project Manager – Individual appointed by the contractor authorized to sign for and bind the Contractor.

l. Project Site (Also referred to as the Construction Site) - Refers to the location where construction is accomplished under an individual task order.

m. Provide - The term “Provide” shall mean to furnish and install.

n. Quality Assurance - A program undertaken by the Government to evaluate certain attributes of products, services, and construction, which it procures, and to record such evaluations and recommend or effect remedial contract administrative action.

o. Subcontract - The term “Subcontract” includes in addition to a two-signature document all transactions resulting from acceptance of offers by awards or notices of awards; agreements and job orders; letter of agreements; letters of intent; and orders, under which the subcontract becomes effective by written acceptance or performance. It also includes modifications thereto.

p. Subcontractor - The term “Subcontractor” for the purpose of this requirement shall mean the individual or firm with whom the Contractor proposes to enter into a subcontract for manufacturing, fabricating, installing, or otherwise performing work under this contract pursuant to the project specifications applicable to any category included on the list.

q. Task order - A “task order” is a Government document prepared by the Contracting Officer and is issued to the Contractor to order the work. Task orders will be issued as necessary and may be modified.

r. Quality Control - A method used by the Contractor to control quality of goods and/services provided, including construction.

3. LIMITS OF WORK

a. Hours of work.

1. It shall be acknowledged and understood by the contractor that all work to be accomplished under this contract shall be performed during normal working hours of the Center unless otherwise specified and or requested in writing.

2. The normal working hours shall be 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

3. Work performed by the Contractor outside the normal working hours shall be at no additional expense to the Government unless it is negotiated at the “after normal working hours’ coefficient” for the Government’s convenience.

4. CONTRACTOR ON-SITE KEY PERSONNEL

a. The contract requires, at a minimum, the assignment, presence and performance of dedicated key personnel at the FLETC site. Satisfaction of contract requirements associated to the qualifications and performance of key personnel duties are considered critical to the success of work under the contract. Key personnel include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager. The contractor shall employ a Project Manager, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, and will be the Government’s primary point of contact for this contract. The project manager is required to be on the job site at all times during performance. The project manager’s time shall be devoted exclusively to the management of work in progress under this contract only.

1. The Project Manager must have a minimum of five (5) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Manager, Project Superintendent, QC Manager, or Construction Manager.

Experience as a Project Manager on IDIQ, SABER, or JOC type contracts with a magnitude range of $1.5M - $33M and performance period of more than one year within the last five (5) years preferred.

The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Manual EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card (if the employee does not have the certification card, he/she shall obtain within 90 days after contract award), and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, Costworks, AutoCAD and Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with MS Project or similar project management software.

2. The Project Manager must be delegated authority in writing by the Contractor to sign contract modifications, negotiate and reach agreement for the Contractor on matters such as change orders, time extensions, claims, and other issues arising under the Contract, which may lead to a contract modification. An original signature copy of this delegation of authority shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with the Project Manager’s resume. Otherwise, by virtue of the submission of the resumes of individuals for the Project Manager or Alternate Project Manager position, the Contractor is confirming the individuals have the authority to sign for, and bind the Contractor, as related to any and all actions under this contract. The Contractor must designate an alternate Project Manager with the same qualifications. Superintendent may substitute for a maximum of two consecutive weeks.

b. In addition, the Contractor shall keep a competent superintendent who is directly employed by the Contractor on the job site at all times with the authority to act for the Contractor with the same force and effect of the project manager. The appointment of the superintendent is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

1. Under this contract there may be multiple job sites with work in progress at the same time. The superintendent shall visit each site a minimum of once a day when work is being performed. Autonomy of the on-site superintendent is critical to the smooth operation of Center requirements. The superintendent’s time shall be devoted exclusively to the supervision of work in progress under this contract only.

2. The Superintendent must have a minimum of five (5) years combined experience in the following positions: Project 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 shall have at least five (5) of the most recent years’ experience as a Superintendent on similar size, complexity and type contracts with at least three (3) years as a supervisor. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of USACOE Manual EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card (if the employee does not have the certification card, he/she shall obtain within 90 days after contract award), and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with MS Project or similar project management software.

3. The Superintendent must be delegated authority in writing by the Contractor to sign contract modifications, negotiate and reach agreement for the Contractor on matters such as change orders, time extensions, claims, and other issues arising under the Contract, which may lead to a contract modification. An original signature copy of this delegation of authority shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with the Superintendent’s resume. Otherwise, by virtue of the submission of the resumes of individuals for the Superintendent position, the Contractor is confirming the individual has the authority to sign for, and bind the Contractor, as related to any and all actions under this contract.

The Contractor must designate an alternate superintendent with the same qualifications. Project Manager may substitute for a maximum of two consecutive weeks.

c. If at any time during the contract performance period, should in the Government’s opinion, the Project

Manager or Superintendent’s job performance falls below a reasonable standard of professionalism and managerial competence, he/she shall be promptly (within 7 days) replaced by the Contractor upon request from the Contracting Officer. Such a replacement would not be the basis for a claim under the Contract nor would it be subject to the Disputes Clause.

d. If at any time for any reason the Project Manager, Superintendent or Quality Control Manager are replaced during performance of this contract the replacement shall meet the same requirements as set forth herein. A detailed resume for the proposed replacement, depicting employment history, references, formal and continuing education, and such other information as the Contracting Officer may deem necessary, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for approval. Resumes must describe Key Personnel experience in Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction, Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER), or Job Order Contracts (JOC) experience in a magnitude range of $1.5M - $33M aggregate value over the contract life, with a performance period of at least 1 year. Information in the resumes shall include the individual’s name, employment history, and professional references. Their employment history shall include the name of the company, dates employed, specific projects worked, and job title or responsibility for each project listed.

5. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

a. The Contractor shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with Section C, Specifications; Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction;

and as herein provided. The Contractor quality control system consists of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations that comply with contract requirements. The system shall cover construction operations, both on-site and off-site, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. This system will be clearly set forth in the Contractor Quality Control Plan. The Contractor will submit a plan to the Contracting Officer that fully explains their procedures and inspections that will ensure quality work within 10 days after award.

b. The Contractor shall designate a competent Quality Control Manager, subject to the approval of the

Contracting Officer. Quality Control Manager duties may be completed by the Project Manager or Superintendent if the employee meets the qualification requirements listed in 5.c and in the Specification 01 45 00.

c. The Quality Control Manager shall have a high school graduate level education as a minimum. The individual shall possess a total cumulative minimum of five (5) years combined experience on similar private or Federal construction projects in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager. Of this cumulative experience, at least five of the most recent years’ experience shall be as a QC Manager, Project Manager, or Project Superintendent on similar United States Military or Federal agency construction contract. Similar construction contracts are defined to be of comparable cost, type and complexity of work and including the major trades that are part of this Contract.

The individual shall be experienced with Federal administrative construction processes. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the QC Manager shall have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors." If the QC Manager does not have a current certification, he/she shall obtain the CQM for Contractors course certification within 90 days of award. This course is periodically offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Contact these organizations for information on the next scheduled class. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of USACOE Manual EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card (if the employee does not have the certification card, he/she shall obtain within 90 days after contract award), and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and familiarity with MS Project or similar project management software.

d. Definitions:

1. Contractor Quality Control (CQC): The Contractor’s management and control of its own, its suppliers’, and its subcontractors’ activities to comply with the contract requirements.

2. Quality Assurance (QA): The means by which the Government fulfills its responsibility in assuring that the CQC is functioning and through reviews, surveillance and tests assures the completed project complies with the contract.

3. Quality Management: All control and assurance activities to achieve the quality established by the contract.

e. Refer to Section C, Technical Specifications Section 01 45 00, “Construction Quality Control” for additional information concerning the CQC program.

6. DESCRIPTION/UNIT PRICE BOOK/ORDERING PROCEDURE

a. General Intention: It is the declared and acknowledged intention and meaning of this contract to provide and secure services, labor, and material for construction, maintenance, and alterations at various buildings and structures at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Artesia, NM, through the issuance of individual task orders.

b. General Description: The Contractor shall furnish for the basic contract and each individual task order issued thereunder, all labor, transportation, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the required construction, maintenance, and alterations. This includes, but is not limited to, general construction, building repair and maintenance, HVAC maintenance and repair and special trades.

c. Unit Price Book: The Unit Price Book (UPB) used on this contract will be the R.S. Means Facility

Construction Cost Data or book, using the Bare Cost column, which provides for all costs excluding overhead and profit including subcontractor overhead and profit, adjusted by the Roswell, NM City Cost Index Weighted Average. The coefficient shall cover all overhead and profit and shall not be priced with the R.S. Means. The City Cost Index shall be adjusted quarterly according to the published R. S. Means City Cost Index Quarterly Adjustment. The Contractors coefficient shall be applied to the total of the individual line items.

1. The current edition of the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data at the time of contract award shall be used. At the beginning of each calendar year, within 30 days, the new edition of the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data or will be automatically incorporated into the contract, with the City Cost Index adjusted quarterly according to the published R. S. Means City Cost Index Quarterly Adjustment. The contractor is responsible for obtaining and adhering to the new R.S. Means Cost Data as applicable at no additional cost to the Government.

2. All prices in the UPB are for completed-in-place construction or renovation unless explicitly described otherwise; on occasion spare material and/or equipment will be specified as required by Task Order RFP. Waste or excess material quantities are incidental costs and shall be included within the contractor’s coefficient. Unless explicitly stated otherwise on the RFP, quantities submitted on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurements or design plans, as appropriate, without allowance for quantities in excess of measurements.

3. The “minimum” unit cost will be used whenever a UPB line item indicates a range of costs by listing

“maximum” and “minimum”. In unique and unusual circumstances as determined by the Contracting Officer, unit costs within a range of above the minimum and up to and including maximum may be non-prepriced.

d. Ordering Procedures

1. The government will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) when a requirement exists for performance under the terms of the contract. The RFP will include a government prepared scope of work and drawings, as applicable, for each Task Order. Within 3 days of receipt of the RFP, the contractor shall schedule a site visit with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. At the site visit, requirements and scope of work shall be discussed and the proposal due date shall be established by the government. Generally, contractor proposals will be due within seven calendar days from date of request by the government; however, the government shall reserve the right to establish a proposal due date less than seven calendar days.

2. Contractor develops cost proposal and construction schedule. The Contractor shall provide all necessary services for the planning, estimating, negotiating and execution of work under the terms of this contract for each Task Order. This effort shall include providing services as follows and as applicable:

(a) Preparation of cost proposal from the latest editions of the UPB in sufficient detail to ensure that all individual tasks are identified, along with quantities to ensure the project includes all of the tasks. If the tasks are not included in the latest editions of the UPB, the Contractor must provide justification and rational as to why the task should be non-priced.

(b) Preparation of a detailed construction schedule to accomplish the work to include lead time for procurement of materials, construction, submittal submission and review and required inspections.

(c) Proposal shall include preparation and planning necessary to accomplish the work. This might reasonably include drawings, calculations, catalog cuts, specifications, architectural renderings, etc.

Sufficient detail must be provided to convey adequate information to enable the construction work to be carried out successfully, completely and show all items negotiated and needed for the construction. The drawings, sketches, and layouts must be adequate to support the quality assurance and control functions.

(d) Measurements: All work units shall be derived from actual measurements taken. Deductions of square footage for openings shall be made and based on actual measurements. Some examples would be lights in ceiling tile replacement, or windows and door areas in partition walls requiring painting.

(e) The Contractor’s task order proposals as well as the resulting task order shall comply with the various governing codes such as the International Building Code, Life Safety Code and National Electric Code.

(f) The proposal shall identify tasks and quantities to support the scope of work and presented in an electronic estimating format acceptable to the Government. The Government uses Costwork Estimating by R.S. Means. These tasks must be in sufficient detail to support the scope of work and any sketches, cut sheets, or specifications that have been prepared. The UPB shall serve as the basis for establishing the value of the work to be performed on a unit price basis.

(g) Any sketches, supporting calculations, specifications or cut sheets, along with the Contractor’s proposal with quantities and tasks from the latest edition of the Means Facilities Construction Costs

Data must be submitted to the Government for review prior to negotiations. After issuance of the task order, the Contractor must provide any necessary engineering services required to execute the work such as connecting with existing structures, electrical, or mechanical systems.

(h) As required by individual task order, the Contractor may be responsible for preparation of submittals and as-built drawings as required by individual task order.

(i) Minor design services. The Contractor may be required to provide design services as requested by the

Government. If these services are requested, the price shall be negotiated as a non-prepriced item. It is required that these services be provided by properly certified/registered personnel.

3. Negotiations and issuance of task order. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s proposal, the Government will review the proposal and schedule negotiations with the Contractor. The Government will negotiate with the Contractor quantities, all non-prepriced items and performance of completion date. Performance times shall include times for construction, procurement of materials, submittal submission and review, punch lists corrections and final inspection. Once negotiated, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order to the Contractor.

7. QUALITY OF WORK

a. Workmanship shall be of the highest quality and in the best practices of the trade and shall conform to all the requirements of the federal, state and county codes, nationally recognized product standards such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), National Electric Code (NEC), applicable codes of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

b. All replacement materials shall conform to the manufacturer’s specifications and standards. Substitute items shall be equal or better than the original material and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

c. Where a choice of materials or methods, or both is permitted in this contract, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure the appropriate materials and methods are used for the work, unless otherwise required by specification. If a specific material or method is negotiated, no substitutions or changes will be permitted unless prior approval is obtained from the

8. WORK CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop and implement the necessary work control procedures as specified in this contract for receipt of, classification, and controlling all work requirements. The work control procedures should accurately reflect the current status of known work requirements and ensure their timely completion. Work requirements are to be classified by the nature of the work requirement, scope, and source. Task verification documents and task orders shall be a part of the work control procedures.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

a. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental protection requirements including all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Inspection of any of the facilities operated by the Contractor or work sites at which the Contractor is performing work under an individual task order may be accomplished by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, or other authorized Government personnel on a no-notice basis during normal working hours. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations caused by Contractor negligence, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of that fine and other costs. The Contractor shall also clean up any oil spills that result from the Contractor’s operations.

b. An Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (15) days prior to the start of this contract for review and approval. The EPP shall confirm to Specification Section 01 57

19.00 Temporary Environmental Controls and provide specific/additional details on action to be undertaken by this contract as applicable. The EPP shall cover Federal, State, and local regulatory laws and requirements and include preventative measures/actions to be taken by the Contractor to mitigate impacts.

10. ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Known asbestos containing material will be indicated in the task order. If material is encountered which might contain asbestos and must be disturbed, do not touch material. Immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative and on the task order in question. Within two (2) hours, notify the Contracting Officer in writing concerning the suspect material. Within fourteen (14) calendar days, the Contracting Officer will determine if there is asbestos, by either in-house forces or, by modification to the task order by directing the Contractor to order tests be accomplished. If the suspect material is asbestos and is part of the work, an equitable adjustment will be made to the task order in accordance with the FAR clause 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions. All asbestos handling must conform to the provisions of the current referenced guide Specification Section 01 57 19.00, Temporary Environmental Controls, Federal, State, local and the FLETC Environmental Division regulations.

11. DISPOSAL

a. Debris, rubbish, hazardous waste and non-usable material resulting from the work under this contract shall be disposed of by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense off of Government property in a legally acceptable manner. For Task Orders that create a large volume of debris, costs for dumpsters and disposal fees will be allowed as a prepriced item.

b. Hazardous waste must be managed and disposed in accordance with the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act and its associated state and local regulations, as well as FLETC Environmental Division rules and regulations. The Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be notified prior to disposal of any hazardous waste.

12. SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS

Any drawings which may be applicable to an individual task order will accompany the request for proposal for that task order and the resulting task order when issued.

13. SPECIFICATION DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS:

The Technical Specification Divisions are provided in Section J and are incorporated into the contract and subsequent task orders, as applicable. Additional sections may be incorporated throughout the life of the contract through modification to the basic contract on an as-needed basis.

14. AREA OF CONTRACT OPERATIONS

a. The Contractor shall take all precautions to ensure that no damage will result from his operations to private or public property on the contract and each task order. All damages caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

b. Storage. All supplies and equipment on project site shall be stored so as to preclude mechanical and climatic damage. Materials and equipment shall be stored and protected in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements. Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner daily.

c. Cover and protect equipment, to include computer and electronic equipment, that is to remain in place within the area of contract operations and protect it against damage or loss. Store equipment that is removed in performance of work where directed or reuse in work as required by drawings and specifications. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected, cleaned, and replaced equal to its condition prior to starting work. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

d. Noise Control. Comply with all applicable State and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

e. Availability of Elevators. Any temporary use of an existing elevator shall be by arrangement through the

Contracting Officer’s Representative and is subject to his controls on duplicable load capacity. The Government will bear the cost of electrical current for the operation of the elevator.

f. Traffic Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary traffic control, such as street blockades, traffic cones, flagmen, etc. as required for each individual task order at no additional cost to the Government. Proposed traffic control methods shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the time the traffic will be affected. No street shall be completely closed to traffic. At the beginning of each working day, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative of the location(s) of work to be performed that day and any anticipated traffic control problems.

g. Cleanup.

1. Daily Cleanup. The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up the work site on each task order daily.

Waste paper, cans, bottles, construction debris, etc., shall be removed from the work site daily by the Contractor. Unless specifically identified in the individual task order, the Contractor shall not use existing trash receptacles/dumpsters for this cleanup. Unless specifically authorized, the Contractor shall not relocate waste from work sites to other FLETC locations for means of staging, accumulation, etc.

2. Final Cleanup. The Contractor shall ensure that the area of contract operations for each task order is left clean and free of any waste paper, cans, bottles, construction debris, etc., prior to the completion of that task order. Any approved waste accumulation points associated with the task order shall be properly removed and disposed of prior to completion of that task order. Final payment for each task order will not be made until final cleanup of the work area is completed.

15. SAFETY AND HEALTH

a. General Requirements

1. Requirements for construction safety are provided in the following and are applicable to all work associated with this contract:

(a) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910, Occupational, Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) General Industry Safety and Health Standard, Publication V2206

(b) 29 CFR Part 1926, OSHA Construction Industry Standards

(c) 40 CFR Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

(d) Occupational Safety and Health Program, FLETC Directive 70-09

(e) Federal Standard 313, Use of Asbestos Containing Material, ETL 1110-1-118 Policy and Guidelines for Asbestos Management, DA Circular 40-834

(f) Various health and safety clauses and provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation cited in the solicitation and contract

2. The contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of this contract and shall hold harmless for any action or inaction on the Contractor’s part or that of his employees or subcontractors which results in illness, injury, or death.

(a) The contractor shall use the above referenced publications in all aspects of the contract performance to minimize disruption of operations due to mishaps.

(b) Periodic project safety oversight by the FLETC Environmental and Safety Division may be performed as necessary to ensure compliance with contract requirements, but safety inspections of contractor worksites are the responsibility of the Contractor. If any violations of safety regulations are noted by the Government, a Contractor Construction Safety Violation, Form FTC-FMD- 66, will be issued.

(c) It is FLETC policy that any person noticing an unsafe act that could cause imminent danger to the life or health of an individual or cause significant damage to Government property has the right to direct the Contractor to stop work on that portion of the project. The contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this paragraph.

(d) Any safety or health concern which is brought to the attention of the Contractor shall be resolved within 24 hours of written notification.

(e) The Contracting Officer may, if the Contractor fails to correct unsafe practices in a timely manner or continues to allow recurrent safety violations of the same nature, order work to be stopped on the project until corrections are made. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this paragraph.

3. Pre-construction Safety Meeting. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer, the

Contracting Officer’s Representative, and representatives from the FLETC Environmental and Safety Office prior to the start of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that their general superintendent, project manager, safety representative, and the same from the major subcontractors attend this meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Contractor’s safety and health programs and to discuss implementation of all safety and health provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under this contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures they intend to take in order to control any unsafe or unhealthy condition associated with the work. The level of detail for safety shall be dependent upon the nature of the work under contract and the potential inherent hazards. The meeting may be held in conjunction with the pre-construction conference, if so directed by the Contracting Officer.

4. Definition of Hazardous Materials. Refer to hazardous and toxic materials/substances included in

Subparts H and Z of 29 CFR 1910 and to others as additionally defined in Federal Standard 313.

Commonly encountered hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, asbestos, lead paint, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), explosives, and radioactive material. Asbestos may be found in sprayed-on fireproofing, insulation, boiler lagging, pipe covering, and other areas.

5. Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Submission of the SDS shall be in accordance with OSHA 1926.59, HAZCOM Standard. SDS shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative for all hazardous material brought onto or used on the FLETC. The Contractor shall submit the SDS in accordance with FAR clause 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, Alternate I, at least two (2) working days prior to the intended use of the hazard material for review and approval.

6. Accident/Mishap Prevention and Reporting

(a) Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer an Accident

Prevention Plan for approval. A guide for the plan can be found in USACOE Manual EM 385-1- 1, Appendix A. The Contractor's plan will be job specific and will include work to be performed by subcontractors, and measures to be taken by the contractor to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers. Consideration will also be made to cover the prevention of workplace violence and alcohol/drug abuse on the job. The plan, specific to this contract, should address, as a minimum, the following:

(1) The Cover Sheet of the Plan shall include:

i. Contract Number, Project Title, and Description.

ii. Statement that all work under this contract will be in compliance with Occupational Safety and

Health Administration Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1926, FLETC Safety Manual, and any other regulation applicable to this contract.

iii. Statement that the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Contractor Safety Representative (if required) will ensure compliance with this plan.

iv. Name, Title, and Signature of the official within the Contractor’s organization who has reviewed and approved the Safety Plan. If the Contract requires a Safety Representative, his/her signature is required.

v. Name, Title, and Signature of the official within the Contractor’s organization who has the authority to bind the Contractor.

vi. Signature block for the approval/disapproval of the Contracting Officer.

vii. Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for accident prevention.

viii. Local requirements.

ix. Coordination of work with subcontractors.

x. Plans for layout of temporary construction buildings and facilities.

xi. Plans for initial indoctrination, continued safety education, and training.

xii. Plans for traffic control and marking of hazards.

xiii. Plans for maintaining continued job cleanup, safe access and egress.

xiv. Plans for fire protection, fire inspections and dealing with emergencies. Contractor should coordinate with FLETC Security, local hospitals, emergency services, etc. in advance.

xv. Plans for safety inspections of job sites. A responsible person shall be designated by name.

xvi. Procedures for accident investigation and reporting.

xvii. Details of fall protection.

xviii. Description and sketch of temporary power distribution

xix. Description of safe clearance procedures.

xx. Description of office trailer anchoring system.

xxi. Contingency plan for severe weather.

xxii. Personal protective equipment plan.

xxiii. Plan outlining sanitation facilities, including drinking water, eating areas, toilet facilities, etc.

xxiv. Activity Hazard Analysis section. (This section will be discussed further in Sub Paragraph 3 below).

xxv. Hazardous Materials Management

xxvi. Lockout / Tagout

xxvii. Heat Stress Controls xxviii. Other elements applicable to the Contractor’s actions

(2) Accident Prevention Plan Training. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all Federal, State, and local training that may be required for the various operations under this contract. Each of the contractor's employees shall receive an initial safety indoctrination based on the safety program required by the contract. The contractor shall maintain a written record of employees who have received this indoctrination and shall be made available to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon request. Topics to be covered are given in USACOE Manual EM 385-1-1. The contractor shall conduct safety meetings for all supervisors at least once a month to review past activities, plan ahead, and establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards. Minutes of these meetings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative within three working days of the meeting. At least one safety meeting shall be conducted weekly by a field supervisors or foreman for all workers. This is commonly known as the "Weekly Tool Box Safety Meeting." Minutes of the meeting will include date, time, attendance, subject discussed, and who conducted the meeting and shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative within three working days of the meeting.

(3) Construction/Operation Activity Hazard Analysis. An Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) will be developed by the contractor for the entire contract and considered a submittal requirement prior to the commencement of the contract. The AHA will be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and shall be developed specifically for the job activity on this contract addressing those hazards expected in the activity. The AHA will address the following major points: (i) Activity being performed (ii) Sequence of work, and (iii) Hazards to be controlled and the procedure implemented to control them (i.e., noise, lead, heat stress, asbestos, equipment hazards etc.). New activities unforeseen at the start of the contract shall have an AHA completed and submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval within (10) days of start of work.

Note: the contractor and QA personnel will discuss the AHA at the preparatory phase and work will not proceed on that phase until the Government has accepted the AHA. A copy of each AHA should be kept with the minutes of the preparatory phase or QA report.

(4) Contractor Mishap Investigations and Reporting. The contractor shall provide to the

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